We all have stressful moments. We all have moments in our lives when everything seems to be falling apart. We all have times in life when we wonder how we will ever move forward, why these things are happening to us, and how we will ever get through when all we see is darkness.
My mother often told me growing up that when there is a storm in your life, you can try to go around it, you can try to go under it, you can try to go over it, but the only real way is to go THROUGH it. When there is a storm in your life, you need to go through it.
We all have things in our lives which we cannot control. It may be you, a family member or a close friend receiving news that they have a life-threatening illness. Recently, many of my family members and friends were greatly affected by the superstorm Sandy. Though we cannot control life events like these, we CAN ultimately control our responses to them and I am here to tell you that our response makes all the difference.
When you feel like there is nothing going right, concentrate on what you have- no matter how small or big. I had many times in my life when I did not know how I would get through, but being thankful for the little moments helped me tremendously.
I can honestly say that some of the worst moments in my life have actually been some of the most blessed moments in my life as well. A few months ago, I had a dangerous reaction to medications to the point that I became severely disabled. I could not talk easily, walk well or really do anything I am so used to doing. I had to deal with this condition for a little over a week and at one point, I realized that it was very possible that I would have to deal with this severe physical disability for the rest of my life. I wrote this prayer to God during that time. Since that hospitalization, my life has transformed in unimaginable ways, because I realized how truly fortunate I am.
Dear God, thank you for the fact that I can see even if my eyes don't stay in one spot, that I can walk even with a limp, that I can speak even slowly with a stutter, that I can laugh even with all of this, that I can pray to you quietly and you hear me, that I can sing to my favorite Christian music silently and in my head, that I can hear the music and the bible verses read to me. I know in my heart you will use me as a testimony and witness of your goodness and grace, no matter what lies in the future. I am not afraid, for I know you are with me and always have been. I love you so much. Amen
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