Finding My Voice: Living with Esophageal Cancer

Church, now is the time to recognize a deep spiritual truth: when God is about to do something great, resistance rises. The doubts we wrestle with, the unexpected struggles we face, the illnesses, the fears—these are not signals of failure. They are evidence that we are walking in God’s purpose. The opposition we feel is proof that the enemy is threatened by what God is stirring in us and through our beautiful, diverse LGBTQ+ community.

When the Devil sees the good we are building together, he wants to distract us, divide us, and discourage us. He would have us believe that our hardships are signs we’re off track, unworthy, or alone. But church, hear me: we are not alone, and we have not been abandoned.

The Scriptures remind us:
“Be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His power. Put on all the armor that God gives, so you can stand up against the devil’s tricks.”
(Ephesians 6:10-11, NLV)

We are equipped to stand not just as individuals, but as a family. We defend one another, lift each other up, and refuse to let anyone fall behind. That’s what it means to be the body of Christ—especially in a movement that cherishes every person’s God-given dignity and gifts.

Paul assures us:
“God did not give us a spirit of fear. He gave us a spirit of power and of love and of a good mind.”
(2 Timothy 1:7, NLV)

That is our inheritance. Power. Love. Clarity of mind. When you wonder if you’re enough, if you belong, or if you can keep going—remember, you are operating in God’s purpose. Those fears and challenges? They are a sign that something wonderful is coming, that God is about to do something mighty through our church and our movement for justice.

Let’s stand together—bolder, braver, and more united than ever. The world needs our light. God’s hand is on our work for dignity, justice, and radical love. The Bible encourages us:
“Let us not get tired of doing good. At the right time we will gather a crop if we do not give up.”
(Galatians 6:9, NLV)

Church don’t lose heart. God is moving among us, and greater things are just ahead. Trust the process, stand tall together, and let love lead the way. The resistance we face is a sign: we are on holy ground. And God is doing something new—through us.