I have faced many trials and obstacles in my life. When I lay out my life for all to see, it is simply amazing that I am still standing today! I do believe that I have grown stronger from every difficult situation I have encountered. Nevertheless, I believe that any pain will forever leave you scarred. Here is a little insight to some of my greatest trials.
I would have to say the first among many of my great heartbreaks was losing my mother to suicide 13 years ago. Four years after her death, I lost my only brother. I don't have the greatest relationship with my father. Mostly I am to blame. I have always felt that he doesn't love me the way a father should. So I built up a wall to protect myself from him. If that isn't enough emotional drama...I have been through 10 surgeries to date and still recovering from what I consider the most painful operation I have ever had. I know all of the surgeries have an impact on my health and physical well-being.
As I find encouragement for myself today, I hope to encourage you as well. 1 Peter 5:10 stated, "And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you". This is what I am personally focusing on... Knowing that there will be a life for me without pain and without heartache. A life where I will be restored! I know that I have not been fulfilling God's purpose for my life and I plan to change that starting today.
Questions for Personal Reflection...
What has God called me to do?
Heavenly Father, I ask that you give us strength and encouragement to begin this Journey. Only you can possibly know and understand the pain in our hearts and bodies Father. I pray that you heal us Heavenly Father! Amen
I would have to say the first among many of my great heartbreaks was losing my mother to suicide 13 years ago. Four years after her death, I lost my only brother. I don't have the greatest relationship with my father. Mostly I am to blame. I have always felt that he doesn't love me the way a father should. So I built up a wall to protect myself from him. If that isn't enough emotional drama...I have been through 10 surgeries to date and still recovering from what I consider the most painful operation I have ever had. I know all of the surgeries have an impact on my health and physical well-being.
As I find encouragement for myself today, I hope to encourage you as well. 1 Peter 5:10 stated, "And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you". This is what I am personally focusing on... Knowing that there will be a life for me without pain and without heartache. A life where I will be restored! I know that I have not been fulfilling God's purpose for my life and I plan to change that starting today.
Questions for Personal Reflection...
What has God called me to do?
Heavenly Father, I ask that you give us strength and encouragement to begin this Journey. Only you can possibly know and understand the pain in our hearts and bodies Father. I pray that you heal us Heavenly Father! Amen
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