Illness and Faith

[Dullhook]

I woke up this morning feeling already fatigued and groggy. I've had a chronic illness for some time now and one of the side effects of the medication is severe anemia and often confusion. I looked at a letter I'd written and noticed besides spelling errors there were double sentences and some general disorientation (please forgive me if this is noticable on my posts on ifish :flowered:) This is a small price to pay since the Lord has decided that He has things for me to do before my mission is fulfilled on earth.

I started to think about Holly, Kristina, and others fighting illness in our church. Their daily pain and trials are much worse than my own. How blessed all of us are since through our faith in Jesus our weakness is turned into strength. Through our faith in Him the gift of eternal life eventually awaits. I can't even imagine how anyone could deal with serious personal illness, or that of a loved one, without God. :shrug:

I've heard the old falsehoods like "God helps those that help themselves." This sure didn't come from the Bible. God wants us to come to Him in weakness, and through our surrender gives us refuge and strength!


.................Dennis :hearton:

[DAB]

Prayed for you.
DAB

[D-tangle]

Good post, Dullhook. Thanks for the encouragement.

[WyldHen]

I can really identify with your post Dennis. :applause:
I have recently had to come to terms with my own mortality and in doing so I have become more spiritual. :angel1:
Not just in my relationship with God, but in my relationship with other people, animals, my environment, everything. We are all connected in one way or another and we must strive to understand and accept eachother. Celebrate life! :dance:
I feel blesed to have the family I do and my spouse and I cherish what time God has given me. :hearton:

Take care of yourself Dullhook! :flowered:

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[letsfish]

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[Bartman]

great post Dennis, it's a beautiful thing that you find strength and courage in your faith, prayer said that it may always be so.
Bartman