I must say, God is good all the time. Through all the ups and downs God is always with us, and always faithful. God has answered prayers this past Christmas time because I have now been able to walk again without assistance. The end of this month will mark 3 years since I walked normally. This truly was a Christmas miracle and I give God all the glory. My physical therapist and doctors told me I would always need the walker and wouldn't be able to walk normally again. Nothing is impossible with God. On December 7th, 2014 was the first Sunday I walked into church since the journey started. It was simply amazing. It truly is a miracle and there's no other way to explain it. I still have my share of medical challenges, but I know God still has that all in His hands too. I can only lean on Him, and He is what gets me through each and every day. Even on the days when I'm down in bed, God is there.
I want to encourage you too. No matter what's happening in your life right now, never think that God can't handle it. Cast all your worries on Him. God is our Heavenly Father, and He loves each of us more than we can ever comprehend. He understands everything we go through in life. He collects every tear in a bottle. He never will give up on you. God's plan for your life will happen in His time. I know it's not easy to wait. If God has given you a dream and desire, it will be fulfilled. If it is His will, it will be done. Don't ever think that you're not worth God's time, because that is an outright lie. You are worth it. In fact, God gave His life up for you, just so you can have a relationship with Him.
I didn't think I'd be walking again. I often did get discouraged about it. In fact there are other areas in my life that I can get discouraged about. But I have to remind myself too, that God can do all things,. Even though the odds were against me, God miraculously gave me the ability to walk again. Miracles happen everyday. Turn your eyes upon Jesus. Trust in Him with all of your heart. Just remember, that no matter what life throws at you, God already has overcome it and with His strength, you will get through it. I know I have to tell myself the same thing. I still get discouraged but I have to turn those negative thoughts into prayer and give it over to Him. With God on our side we can get through anything that comes our way.
Praise God for His love and mercy. This is such an encouragement.
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ReplyDeleteHello Julie. what a blessings to know you through your profile on the blogger. I am also glad to stop by your blog post which is very encourage and spirit lifting. I am also so glad to know you as a young missionary whose goals are to serve God in the cities all around the world reaching out to the poor and hurting people on the streets. I am really blessed to know this. As I see your goal it would be so perfect to see you coming to Mumbai, India, one of the world's known city where 20 million people live of which half of the population lives in the slums and those who live in the slums are the people who are socially, economically and politically oppressed. I have been in this city serving the Lord as a Pastor for last 35yrs. This city is known for her contrast where richest of rich and the poorest of poor live. We also reach out to the poorest of poor with the love of Christ to bring healing to the broken hearted. We also encourage young people and the adults from the West to come to MUMBAI to work with us during their vacation time. With your goal to serve God in the cities all around the world it would be a great thing if you come to Mumbai to work with our church in the slums of Mumbai amongst poorest of poor . I am sure it will be a life changing experience for you. God willing I will be coming to California in the month of June and it would be so great if I am able to visit ou and share with you more about the ministry to the poorest of poor and working with our church conducting Bible study, Women's fellowship and preaching the Word. My email id is: dhwankhede(at)gmail(dot)gmail(dot)com and my name is Diwakar Wankhede. Looking forward to hear fom you very soon. God's richest blessings on you.
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