Still Giving It All To Him

The past eight years of dealing with my nerve damage has felt more like eighteen. So many surgeries, rehab sessions, doctor appointments, shots, breakdowns, breakthroughs and life altering adjustments along the way. Just the journey to get back to my new normal has taken everything I’ve had to give and more. Fortunately, God has been my strength every step of the way.

During this kind of faith walk you’re constantly introduced to your humanity. You can kick, scream and yell all you want. Then, you’ve got to learn how to walk forward through the despite your pain and challenges. The road to recovery is not easy and many days are very discouraging. Especially, when your condition is constantly knocking the air out of your sails.

I still see God using my pain to more effectively use me to impact others. My condition keeps me humble. My condition keeps me leaning fully on the Lord. My condition gives me greater compassion towards anyone living in pain. I know how to help others up because I know what it feels to be knocked down.

My friend, God has a purpose for your pain too. In fact, greater healing comes from letting God use your pain. Don’t just let it break you down, but let God pick you up. Choose to believe that God has a plan and keep taking the next right step. Keep turning everything over to Jesus and trust by faith God is doing a great work.

“Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.” James 4:10