Contributing Writer
Erin is a grateful follower of Jesus, navigating the different stages of life through the eyes of chronic illness. She has a passion for empowering others by encouraging them to trust God even in the most difficult circumstances. Erin and her husband (along with their two young boys) are purposeful and passionate in living out their faith and loving their neighbors. Her other passions include freelance writing, loom knitting, and fishing!
During a time of deep depression, I felt my life was purposeless and empty. In desperation (and having no idea how they could possibly help me), I turned to the spiritual leaders in my radical community. They told me my burden was now theirs.
The cloak of chronic illness does not define you and does not limit God’s plans for your life. Perhaps you are struggling to see your purpose in your pain. I promise you, my friend, even if you can’t see it, your purpose is there – the Bible says so!
Chronic illness is an extremely heavy burden. It can feel so heavy we can wonder if God truly is He who says He is and if His promises are true. Our hearts wrestle with these huge questions and they sometimes fill us with doubt but we can look to God with certainty that no matter our pain, we are not alone.
The pursuit of happiness is not bad because God placed the original desire in our hearts! True and complete happiness is found only in Him.
