Jesus replied, “You do not realize now what I am doing, but later
you will understand.” —John 13:7
Dealing with a physical or mental illness can be very difficult, especially for a Christian. We often feel that it’s unfair for us to suffer through a problem like that when we’re under the protection of God. It is even more disappointing when we pray for healing but God does not grant our request. Sometimes though, we simply have to accept the cards we are dealt. As terrible as they can be, afflictions of the flesh are not the worst things that can happen to us. Attacks on the soul are the most painful and most dangerous, and they can cause the worst end result. The devil will try to make us doubt our God and turn us from Him in retaliation. Sometimes Satan uses physical and mental illnesses to attack the soul, but in many cases, this backfires. Even with handicaps, people are capable of great things – especially when they have the creator of the universe at their side. Handel composed The Messiah with only one side of his body working. His right arm was paralyzed. The famous author CS Lewis battled depression and still managed to write one of the most successful young adult series of all time. We don’t have to be free from affliction, but rather we should learn how to triumph in it. Today, remember that God is with you throughout your problems. He knows exactly what you’re feeling, but He also knows the plans He has for you.
Try changing your perspective on your illnesses. Instead of “look what I’m
dealing with,” show everyone “look what I have accomplished with Christ, despite my ailments.”
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