After about 10 months of sickness, I am thrilled to share that it seems that I am slowly adjusting back to a healthy, energetic lifestyle! While I’m not running a 5K yet, I am able to take longer walks than I have since last fall and if my plantar fasciitis would hurry up and heal, I could even walk longer I’m sure!
We’re called to give thanks in all circumstances as believers, but as I’ve learned again through this year’s trials- it’s certainly easier to give thanks on some days than others! It wasn’t too long ago that I had to force myself to practice the discipline of counting my blessings- in an effort to not dwell on the disappointments or stresses of prolonged sickness. I’m so thankful that I seem to be past the days of struggle that had become so familiar.
The month of September has felt like the beginning of a new season of health for me, and a season where giving thanks feels more like breathing than a forced habit. I am over-joyed to have energy to endure 12 hour days, as needed and even enough energy remaining at the end of the work week to slowly resume my weekend social life! (instead of spending the majority of the weekend resting up for the following week.)
It hasn’t been an easy year, but I do sincerely give thanks for the ways God has helped me find joy on the journey, increased my compassion for those struggling with silent illnesses, and reminded me over and over that He is my Rock, my Strength, and my greatest Comfort in time of need.
Whatever you are facing today, I pray you find the encouragement and hope in the Lord that you need to press on through your trial…giving thanks and choosing joy along the way!
GratefulOne 