Chronic pain has been a “gift”
Of Heavenly Father above.
How so can you ask?
I can feel your disbelief.
This knowledge did not
Show itself overnight.
A long and winding path,
With falls and steep climbs
Crossing through unknown terrain,
Forced to cry out…to ask for help.
God has used my brokenness
To show his strength and power,
To show his mercy and peace…
He has blessed me with visitors
At times I’ve been low.
He has delivered a text
Of comfort from a dear friend.
He has provided a quiet voice
Whispering scriptures to my mind,
“I can do all things
Through Christ which strengtheneth me.”*
Through the stillness
Of being homebound,
He has demonstrated
His answers to prayers.
Chronic pain at first glance
Appears to have taken all.
Yet, in reality,
A new world has been opened.
The stillness and quiet
Provide time for prayer
To read scriptures
When eyes can focus.
Silent words spoken
Throughout the day.
I am being taught
To listen to His voice,
To treasure a knock at the door,
To share my journey,
To accept my “new” self.
*Philippians 4:13 KJV
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