Replacing Fear with Faith

     Since my diagnosis 7 months ago, I have to admit that I lived in fear. I was afraid of the unknown. Not knowing how I got this disease, what caused it, or even what my future would hold,  made me a bit apprehensive to say the least. As I searched for answers about Sarcoidosis, I have found just how different this disease can manifest itself in people. This caused a great deal of fear and anxiety for me. Knowing that these granulomas were already in my lungs and lymph system caused me to worry and wonder what was in store for me.
     As I have committed myself to learning more about this disease in my search for answers, I have found that knowledge can replace fear to an extent. But even knowing everything you can about this disease doesn't calm you completely. Fear can cripple you and I had to realize that I needed to replace my FEAR WITH FAITH. Worrying about things you have no control over is not helpful nor healing. Replacing our fear with faith in our Heavenly Father and his son Jesus Christ is vital . Knowing that the Savior  already bore not only my sins, but also every pain and afflictions that I would have to go through in this life brings peace and healing to my soul each day. The poem footprints is a favorite of mine for many years and has been especially throughout these past 7 months. On my difficult days, when I feel that I cannot go on any longer with the pain I literally turn it over to the Lord and it is then that I feel my Savior carrying me.