WHERE MY HELP COMES FROM
Romans 12:13
When God’s people are in need, be ready to help them. Always eager to practice hospitality.
In case you didn’t know, I consider myself a strong person. I’ll try to accomplish any task that comes my way. Over the years, I’ve maintained our home, yard, and worked alongside my husband clearing land and remodeling homes. I’ve always been smart enough to tell him when a task was too much, when to back down, so that I wouldn’t hurt myself or him. That’s something I find challenging because I always want to persevere and complete tasks. However, this situation has truly thrown me for a loop. As someone who’s always organized and ready to help when needed, I’m now having to rely on others to do almost everything for me. I even had to ask our daughter to help me get a shower and wash my hair. This has been an experience I’ll never forget.
I didn’t realize how much control I had until I had to relinquish it. It probably wouldn’t have been so bad if Steve had been completely healthy, but unfortunately, that’s the way it is, and we make the most of a challenging situation. In the Bible, making the most of a difficult situation is often referred to as “failing forward” or “divine reversal.” This belief is based on the idea that God can transform even the most challenging circumstances into something greater.
In Philippians 4:13 Paul wrote “For I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength”. I am using the strength bestowed upon me by God to surrender and accept the help that is generously flowing from everyone who is able and willing to assist us. To express how overwhelmed I am by this outpouring of love is an understatement. Our family, friends, neighbors, and my church family have all been incredibly supportive, providing us with food and assistance whenever needed. I will be eternally grateful for all their efforts.
1 Thessalonians 1:2-3 (NIV)
2) We always thank God for all of you and continually mention you in our prayers.
3) We remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.
So, I’ll start physical therapy soon to learn how to move around better and eventually walk on my own again, which will allow me to get rid of this wheelchair. Until then, I read, do my Bible studies, and continue writing. I find my words and draw my strength from God, knowing that he has a plan for me.
1 Peter 5:10
In his kindness God called you to share in his eternal Glory by means of Christ Jesus. So after you have suffered a little, he will restore, support and strengthen you and he will place you on a firm foundation. All power to him forever! Amen.
When God’s people are in need, be ready to help them. Always eager to practice hospitality.
In case you didn’t know, I consider myself a strong person. I’ll try to accomplish any task that comes my way. Over the years, I’ve maintained our home, yard, and worked alongside my husband clearing land and remodeling homes. I’ve always been smart enough to tell him when a task was too much, when to back down, so that I wouldn’t hurt myself or him. That’s something I find challenging because I always want to persevere and complete tasks. However, this situation has truly thrown me for a loop. As someone who’s always organized and ready to help when needed, I’m now having to rely on others to do almost everything for me. I even had to ask our daughter to help me get a shower and wash my hair. This has been an experience I’ll never forget.
I didn’t realize how much control I had until I had to relinquish it. It probably wouldn’t have been so bad if Steve had been completely healthy, but unfortunately, that’s the way it is, and we make the most of a challenging situation. In the Bible, making the most of a difficult situation is often referred to as “failing forward” or “divine reversal.” This belief is based on the idea that God can transform even the most challenging circumstances into something greater.
In Philippians 4:13 Paul wrote “For I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength”. I am using the strength bestowed upon me by God to surrender and accept the help that is generously flowing from everyone who is able and willing to assist us. To express how overwhelmed I am by this outpouring of love is an understatement. Our family, friends, neighbors, and my church family have all been incredibly supportive, providing us with food and assistance whenever needed. I will be eternally grateful for all their efforts.
1 Thessalonians 1:2-3 (NIV)
2) We always thank God for all of you and continually mention you in our prayers.
3) We remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.
So, I’ll start physical therapy soon to learn how to move around better and eventually walk on my own again, which will allow me to get rid of this wheelchair. Until then, I read, do my Bible studies, and continue writing. I find my words and draw my strength from God, knowing that he has a plan for me.
1 Peter 5:10
In his kindness God called you to share in his eternal Glory by means of Christ Jesus. So after you have suffered a little, he will restore, support and strengthen you and he will place you on a firm foundation. All power to him forever! Amen.
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