Morning Minutes That Carried Me Through Cancer

How a daily reading from Jesus Calling helped deepen my faith and steady my heart

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When I was going through cancer treatment, one of the things that helped me most was starting each day with a moment of quiet and something positive. I read Jesus Calling by Sarah Young every morning. It became a small but powerful routine that helped me feel grounded before the day began.

Cancer brought a lot of uncertainty, but having that consistent start gave me a sense of peace. The daily messages in Jesus Calling reminded me to focus on hope, faith, and staying present—things that were easy to lose sight of during treatment.

Some days I felt strong, other days I didn’t. But taking that time each morning, even just for a few minutes, helped me feel a little more centered. It didn’t fix everything, but it gave me a mindset that made the hard days a bit more manageable.

That simple habit of just a few minutes each morning with Jesus Calling became more than a routine. It was a reminder that even in the middle of uncertainty, I could choose peace. It helped me shift my focus from fear to trust, from what I couldn’t control to what I could: how I started my day, how I showed up, and where I placed my hope.