A Powerful Lesson from Cancer {& Worthy of a Miracle Necklace Giveaway}

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Worthy of a Miracle is a two-part book. Part One is about my personal story of God’s physical and spiritual healing in my life. Part Two is more of a guidebook and inspirational practice to deepen our awareness of worthiness and our relationship with Jesus.

Several years ago I woke up in the middle of the night and this acronym popped in my mind. JESUS: Just Live Today, Expect Miracles, Speak Truth, Use Your Gifts, Start Now! I put it in my cell phone and it stayed there for about a year before I ever did anything with it. Then one day when I was really struggling I pulled the acronym out and started journaling about how it applied to my relationship with God. Little did I know that years later this acronym would be in a book! Over the next few weeks I will share more here with you about each letter in the acronym.

This week we are going to focus on the J … Just Live Today. Below is an excerpt out of Worthy of a Miracle, Chapter 13.

“When I was diagnosed with cancer and was afraid I was going to die, I wanted my time back. I wanted to undo the days I’d let slip through my hands . . . the slow and sweet moments with my husband, and the simple and silly moments with my daughter. I would sit on my front porch swing with the sinking feeling (the new reality!) that I only had that very hour, that very day. I could not go backward, and I was not guaranteed a future. I just had “today”.

Looking back, I am finally aware of what a tremendous gift it was to recognize that all I had was that single moment.” (pg. 177)

Focusing on today is one of the key points in Part Two of my book. We all struggle in this fast pace world with actually living in the present moment. I personally get so overwhelmed with my “To Do List” and I constantly stay a day ahead or at least a few hours ahead in my mind.

So how do we actually live in the present moment?

Here are my top 5 Just Live Today habits that help me live in the present moment. (Excerpt from Worthy of a Miracle pg. 179)

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For the month of October I am giving away this beautiful custom-made Worthy of a Miracle necklace. Everyone who shares this blog and any #WorthyofaMiracle #JustLiveToday content on social media will be entered to WIN!!!!! Leave me a comment and let me know what #JustLiveToday habit you will begin to practice. If you would like to purchase a Worthy of a Miracle necklace for you or a friend click here! 

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22 thoughts on “A Powerful Lesson from Cancer {& Worthy of a Miracle Necklace Giveaway}”

  1. Today, I will practice the “Just Live Today Habit” of Deep Breathing. I have experienced panic attacks for the past two days and one of the best things to help calm me is deep breathing. Thank you for this reminder, Linda. You continue to inspire and help me with so many things. I love you dearly. 🙂

    • Melissa I am so sorry you’ve been experiencing panic attacks the past few days. I pray Lord for you to protect Melissa’s mind, body and spirit in the name of Jesus. Amen.

  2. Just living each day, in each moment, can be so challenging. Worthy of a Miracle helps us slow down, pay attention, and live life. Love the inspiration in this message so full of hope. Take a deep breath and live for today. Thank you Linda Kuhar~

  3. Linda,
    I can not wait to read your story. I, too, am a cancer survivor (breast) and receiver of a miracle trying to live each day boldly, speak His truth of miracles, and tell His story. So excited for your book!

  4. You are such a precious gift from God Linda and I am so grateful to walk this journey of the #WorthyofaMiracle book release with you! I am looking forward to receiving my book, I have read and studied it and now I can gift it to a friend!

  5. Linda I love that acronym. Your words make me want to cry. We are all so selfish when everything is going well. Powerful words my sweet friend. So glad to know you and so glad we got to spend time together last year after the retreat. I am trying to focus on TODAY and taking time for me each day – a little exercise because I get so busy with Bible study and house work and grandkids I don’t take me time! Thank you!

    • Debbie it was such a treat seeing you last year too!!! I hope we will meet again. Thank you for your encouraging words & support. It means so much to me. Love you!!!

  6. What great wisdom…I needed to hear this…I need to just slow down and live in the moment while thanking God for everything little thing more. All this rushing causes all of us so much stress and we just don’t slow down enough to enjoy those moments…I am so guilty of this. Thank you for reminding me of this. I can’t wait to read your book and love being able to promote it and celebrate the release with all of you here! 🙂

    • Cheryl I have to continually remind myself to Just Live Today!! Even this morning I wanted to jump into work instead of spending time with my family but I made myself slow down and live in the moment…it was just 5 minutes but it made a difference 🙂 Thank you for being here and promoting it! It means SO SO MUCH!!! xoxo

  8. Today I am really going to practice 3 and 5…I have been seeing how I need to slow myself down and then it gives me time and space to listen.

    • Jeanne I would love to know how it worked for you.

      I’m with you on needing to slow down. It’s so amazing how much more connected to God we are when we slow down and stop rushing.

  9. Linda, great habits! Things have been getting out of hand, as they always seem to! I was able to share your 5 habits with a friend, just a minute ago and they really helped her too! And by the way, you say you feel wound up but Girl, you come across with such a calm demeanor!!!! Just listening to you calms my soul! Love and Prayers, Beth

    • Beth I’m cracking up because I’m such a tense person. When I’m focused on my work (coaching) I feel very relaxed probably because I’m being led by the holy spirit….now if I can do that consistently throughout my day is another story all together. 🙂 I’m excited you were able to share these habits with a friend!!!

      Thank you for all of your love, support & encouragement here and for the book launch. You are an amazing friend and fellow coach!! Love you!

  10. I loved number two!! That is what get me through my day and life all of the time. My husband was sent to jail for 25 for a crime that shows no evidence that he did it. He is appealing but that takes time. He was the sole provider for our family which consists of a six yr old and four yr old. Without the Lord and His Word, I would not be able to make it through the days.

  11. Wow Miranda!!! You are a beautiful example of Christ my friend. To praise God in such a difficult trial…to remain patient. I am praying for the process to move quicker than anyone can imagine and for your husband to free. Praying for you to have continued strength. God will provide.

    Much love & ((hugs))~

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