Out of Weakness Comes Strength

In the Fight of my Life: Out of Weakness Comes Strength

“We’ve all got both light and dark inside us. What matters is the part we choose to act on. That’s who we really are.”
― J.K. Rowling

I share uplifting stories, because I make a daily decision to share the light! There is already so much darkness in the world. I don't need to contribute to it. But, I also choose to be realistic about my health challenges and struggles. 

The "real" part of being in the fight of my life for the last 11 years is not always the easiest to talk about, but I know God gave me a special assignment to be a voice for the voiceless. He says in Matthew 22:14, "Many are called, but few are chosen."

8 years ago, I made a plea with God on my deathbed. I told him that I would accept the life he had designed for me even if it meant he had to take me home. If my work on earth wasn't complete and He chose to keep me around, then I would share his faithful promises to others. I would go and share my story wherever He decided to send me. I would write what He laid on my heart. I would talk to others of the miracles happening right in front of us and in my own life. We should be careful what we ask for 😉. He opened doors and my eyes and took me to places I never imagined going. 

Part of the journey set out for me has been to bring hope to the sick, broken and lost, because I have walked in their shoes. 

As you may know, being in a hospital any amount of days is not fun! It's far from it. You never really get a good night's sleep, the beds are uncomfortable, you are poked and prodded, you see lots of blood escaping your body, you take meds with crazy side effects, your body is beat down and broken, you sometimes don't get to see your kids and family, your life is on hold, and then there is hospital food😝...enough said!

I could go on and on, but I also have witnessed God's favor in carrying me, strengthening me, molding me and equipping me with the full armor of God. The question isn't why is this happening to me or why did you choose me to live with Lupus, it's saying thank you for entrusting me to fight this battle with your complete protection and guidance. Jesus knows what I can handle and He obviously made me a warrior 💪🏼👊🏼. I couldn't do any of this on my own. Phil 4:13 says, "I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength." 

Yes, life is unpredictable and unfair, but God is not! He remains the same today, tomorrow and forever. He fulfills his promises. He reminds us to NOT be afraid over 300 times in the Bible. Romans 8:31 sums it up, "What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?"

Isaiah 41:10 says, "So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and help you;
I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."

Isaiah 40:31 reminds us, "But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength.
They will soar on wings like eagles;
they will run and not grow weary,
they will walk and not be faint."

Psalm 18:1-2 says, "I love you, Lord, my strength. The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold."

Isaiah 40:28 let's us know that He gives strength to the weary
and increases the power of the weak.

2 Corinthians 12:8-10 reads, "Concerning this thing I pleaded with the Lord three times that it might depart from me. And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ’s sake. For when I am weak, then I am strong."

In conclusion, let your faith be bigger than your fear. Fear is a tactic from the enemy to paralyze you from answering your calling and walking out your purpose. You are stronger than you will ever know! Let Jesus take control and lead the way. Don't miss your blessing! 

Faith allows you to step foot on the soil of your destiny. God is fearless, and we are made in His image! That means we can be fearless too! Choose to be the light! What are you waiting for? 

Now, go out and make a difference in the world! Your destiny awaits! 

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