Don’t Give Up

You ever have one of those days where you just really wish God would show up – where His voice would be loud enough to hear above the hustle and bustle of your cluttered brain?

I’m about halfway through reading the chronological Bible – which puts me in Chronicles. So, let’s just say – I didn’t have high hopes I’d hear a message that would feel intentional, and speak directly to my heart today.

But, guess what – there was this morsel of amazing truth that made me grab my bible highlighter (which if you don’t have one, you need one: https://thedailygraceco.com/collections/pens-highlighters/products/bible-highlighter-set-1 ) and take note of His voice.

“But as for you, be strong and do not give up, for your work will be rewarded.” |2 Chronicles 15:7|

For those who aren’t super familiar with my story – there are quite a few layers – but for now, I’ll just focus on the health part of my journey.

Over the past few years – I’ve experienced breast cancer, an unexplained bleeding disorder, premature labor and death of a child at five months, a painful skin condition, and to spare all of the details – we’ll leave it there for now.

That said, it spurred me on to really evaluate a number of aspects of my health – what could I potentially change in order to heal my body as naturally as possible? Could I trust God, and persevere through no sugar or coffee or beer or cheese? In all seriousness though, could I say ‘no’ to a million things I wanted to say ‘yes’ to in order to bring healing to my body?

This part of my journey has been tough – lots of book reading, diet protocols, and theories on auto immune disorders and inflammation; months of acupuncture, herbal remedies, meditation, and yoga; pages of documenting reactions, and health changes; so many nights of going to bed early when caffeine wasn’t an option.

But you know what? Change is happening. Healing is taking shape.

Cancer – gone.

Ovarian cysts – gone.

Bleeding – gone.

Skin condition – almost gone.

So, although I’ve lost things I didn’t want taken away – I’ve also experienced incredible healing. And, not just to the conditions listed. I’ve been gifted clarity of mind – more peace in my body and soul. It’s encouraged me to pursue a more active prayer life, more minutes in The Word each day – which has deepened my relationship with the One who created me.

This ‘more’ with Him has changed me.

This journey has also taught me that even if complete healing never happens, that each step and ounce of effort has brought me closer to Jesus, closer to completeness.

“They sought God eagerly, and He was found by them.” |2 Chronicles 15:15|

It has taught me that in His strength (and His alone) I can do ALL things.

I pray full healing is in store for me, but even if it’s not – I pray that God will use this part of my path to help others. I want my pain to serve a higher purpose – not just for me – but for all those who I cross paths with.

And, if you haven’t heard it yet today – I love you, and whatever you’re facing – you’ve got this in His strength.

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