Sure we are all getting older and maybe your body doesn’t work like others, but your soul… your essences… your actions and reactions speak louder then you think. When people see you smile in the mist of chaos, attempt something that is perceived as the impossible, or choose to educate people instead of yelling back at them… that changes their hearts, moves their soul, and can create an impact ripple that can literally change the world.
In essence, be more joyful and less resentful...
My life experience has taught me that painful memories are more intense than pleasure memories. The process of loosing my legs has to be the one the most painful set of events I have ever experienced. From the very beginning though, I heard HIM, so never doubted that the pain I was going through was not for nothing. I realize that not everyone can see this POV, especially in the moment. Often it can also overwhelming, steal your cheerful thoughts, and leave someone in a drastic state of depression.
Remember how Peter Pan wanted Wendy to think of happy thoughts, so she could fly. God is asking the same. Allowing your mind to fixate on all the great blessings God has granted you, you will undoubtedly sore high and be lifted out of any emotional pit your in currently.
“Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be perfect and complete, needing nothing.”
