3 Ways Movement Will Help You Emotionally
Exercise can be difficult with chronic illness. Yet, whether small or large, easy movements will help you confront emotional vulnerability — always at the pace of grace.
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!
Exercise can be difficult with chronic illness. Yet, whether small or large, easy movements will help you confront emotional vulnerability — always at the pace of grace.
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!
When life gets squirrelly, it’s easy to see the first or flashiest source of hope as our safeguard, but just as a human is no home for a baby squirrel, there is no replacement for Jesus in our lives.
Imagine you’re back in the emergency room for the tenth time this year. Chronic illness is painful, but beauty can come from trials.