This past week has been full of revelations of my own weaknesses. On Tuesday, I began physical therapy on my shoulder for the popping joint that had developed from having such weak upper body strength, and was exasperated by simply reaching for my seat belt a few weeks ago. That weakness originally developed from lying in bed for nearly an entire year as I endured 6 heart surgeries just over 2.5 years ago. I never took the effort to regain upper body strength, therefore further injury was acquired. This week I tried to do the muscle strengthening exercises at physical therapy, and each time, I had to stop due to nearly fainting from the lack of oxygen supply during muscle exertion. The lack of oxygen supply stems from the disease and damage within my heart. My lack of upper body strength also kept me from simple pleasures like walking across the room carrying my sweet grandson, who was visiting for the week. That too, would cause me to nearly faint. Facing any type of weakness head on, staring it in the face… can be so frustrating, discouraging, and literally snatch the life right out of you. This reminds me of each of our lives… we all have weaknesses, weak areas in our emotional, spiritual, or physical lives. If we don’t work to build our strength & overcome our weaknesses, we will cause further injury & frustrations in our lives. Our lack of strength can seem impossible to overcome. The awesome news is… we do not have to go through our strength building season alone. If we turn the weakness over to God, He can guide & provide. This week, I had to consider what I CAN do, not focus on what I can’t change. I reminded myself that I never should have lived long enough to meet a grandchild (since I was originally given 6 months to live), and even though I can’t carry him around & play as radically as other grandparents, I can sit and hold him close to my heart. And even if just by two or three repetitions at a time, I will gradually add strength to my weak arms. I will not give up. My weakness will not win. I am so thankful for Jimmy for being my muscles these past few years. We need to find the good in our lives, and work on the weak areas we have control over. We can strengthen our weak areas, even if it’s small steps in the right direction. And as we turn the weaknesses that seem impossible over to God, we can trust Him. He allows us to find the strength, focus on the good, make it through, and be thankful for each and every blessing He gives us. He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Isaiah 40:29 To read about my journey, click: debbiemulidoresjourney.blogspot
Posted on: Mon, 01 Dec 2014 05:13:17 +0000
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