What we do with our bodies during our lives, determines where our souls will rest for eternity. We - our thoughts and actions - are not given leniency because of our illnesses.
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He defeated the Philistines. He faced intimidation and setbacks, but he overcame. His prayer was so powerful, it convinced God to change His mind and original plan. There’s a lot we can learn about and through King Hezekiah.
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Living with a chronic illness can feel like a never-ending battle. The good times always seem shorter than the fighting times. It's a cycle that exhausts people to their last ounces of strength and perseverance…There is an incredible amount of parallels to be made between the war(s) involving the Israelites and Philistines and the war we’re fighting in our bodies.
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I have grown such an affinity for the Psalms. I would, and do, recommend that anyone battling illness make it a point to read a portion of the Book every single day. It’s so applicable to our journeys; it acknowledges the reality, the pain, the ups and downs, and the emotions, but then encourages, uplifts, and brings attention back to God and His goodness.
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That’s the beauty of the Gospel and faith, that we all have our own testimonies, stories, and journeys with each. And I believe that it’s that personalization that makes these pieces of armor stronger, as long as we use them how they are intended to be used, and we continue to glorify God.
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Our belief and faith in truth - Jesus Christ and the Word of God - is what holds everything together. It’s where we can securely tuck in our weapons and coverings. It’s the part of our armor that isn’t always noticeable but is indispensable.
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Life has the ability to make us feel vulnerable and unskilled. But as children of God, we are granted access to tools and means of getting through whatever we’re facing. So, welcome to my October blog series: “You Already Have What You Need.” Let’s build confidence and strength in God’s mighty power. He will supply you with everything you need for the battle, your job is to use the weapons He gives you.
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This walk is lonely. We can research diagnoses, symptoms, doctors, and treatments, but there’s no WebMD section that prepares us for or tells us how to conquer the isolation that comes with chronic illnesses.
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Yet, in all of the mistakes we made when we were up on that ledge, no matter how much our faith wavered, God deemed us worthy of His sustainment. How much must He love us to still rescue us in our panic and unbelief? And how astonishing must His mercy be for Him to not allow us to fall off the edge?
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The reality is, many of us ARE really just pushing through each day. The desire to stay in bed, lie on the couch and/or check out is so strong. Waking up after a full night's rest not feeling refreshed sucks, but a lot of us experience it night after night. Our bodies are sluggish and our minds seem to be working in slow-motion.
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I'm biting the bullet, and submitting to the process. Whatever breakthrough or purpose comes through this season is most likely beyond my understanding right now anyway.
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The Bible is still applicable today, and more often than not, the words we want and need to hear are written between Genesis 1:1 and Revelation 22:21.
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