For the past few weeks, I have been dealing with sciatic pain – sometimes mild and sometimes excruciating. I had a hard time describing it to others. The Chronic Joy printable, Metaphor: The Language of Pain caught my eye. I thought to myself, Wow, that’s just what I need!
"The best way to be holy is to be grateful." I had to become practical. How could I make sure gratitude didn't get shoved off my to-do list? I choose to intentionally notice the small moments and am grateful for these gifts.
In a place where I knew I truly was NOT enough, a joy had been gifted to me. A sufficiency beyond my own carried me when I saw no other way.
Every day our culture bombards us with messages of self-empowerment. We are told to take charge of our life, push ourselves to the max, and have a “can do” attitude. Every day your illness may bring many challenges, but you can rest in God’s loving arms, reminding yourself, “God’s got it!” You were never meant to do this alone!
