Those four words would pretty much sum up the past 10 weeks of my journey. I feel like I've learned so much, yet there's so many things that I still struggle with. So many lies that Satan has tried to get me to believe. The struggle to live in the Truth. To know that it's what God says that matters. It's who I am in Christ that needs to be my identity. So what if I wouldn't have ever walked again. God would have still been good. So what if I never can enjoy some of the activities that I enjoyed before I broke my leg. God will still be and is good. I know this, but sometimes it's hard for me to truly believe it. To grasp it and cling to Him. All the while knowing, that He sees what I can't. He had a purpose in the accident and the breaking of my leg. It was His way of caring for me. His way of drawing me closer to Him. His way of bringing glory to Himself. So now my challenge is to not forget. Not forget what He's been teaching me. Not forget the healing He's bringing to my heart & my leg. Not forget that being able to swing my legs over my bed and being able to walk is a gift. Not forget the wonder of being able to walk up stairs. Not forget the joy of being able to work again, [even if I do need to take breaks to elevate my leg] Yesterday morning in Sunday School we were talking about how God delights in us. {Isaiah 62} How incredible that is and what change it would be if we would live in that truth. The truth that we are HIS and He rejoices over us. Such love. Yet it's true. My heart's desire is to live in that Truth. So the journey continues. It's still painful at times, but it's coming. Each day at a time, each step at a time. [both physically & spiritually] He's still working on me... and for that I am so grateful!
I'll close with these.
Being home with my family for Christmas was such a special gift! =)
[photo credit goes to Susie Marks]
This is from our family photo shoot in August.
Story time!! This definitely was a highlight.
I've had the joy of reading more stories than I care to count. =)
"my prayer"
Spirit lead me where my trust is without borders
Let me walk upon the waters
Wherever You would call me
Take me deeper than my feet could ever wander
And my faith will be made stronger
In the presence of my Savior.
-Hillsong
til next time, God's Canada girl [who is enjoying this beautiful snowy weather =]
