thanksgiving...a time for reflection....one thing i want to give praise and thanksgiving to God for....i havent been in the mental hospital in almost 4 yrs., not since moving to williamsburg. God placed me here for certain. He knew what it would take for me to truly heal. i had no idea, until i arrived here, just how broken my heart and life was. i thank Him for a correct mental diagnosis as it has made all the difference in my recovery. i cant say enough good things about my DBT therapy...my individual therapy....Gods Word...His faithfulness....His love and grace...passionate people He placed in my life to get me when others couldnt. my family tried...i cant say they didnt, but i realized after spending time away, that they just werent equipped to handle a loved one with a mental illness. maybe had i been diagnosed correctly much earlier, things would have been different in that part of my life but for whatever reason, God chose to reveal it when He did and i dont question it! Hes used my illness, my brokenness, my flaws, my suffering and pain for a much larger purpose. i no longer live for me. i choose daily, within Gods strength, grace and love, to be Jesus to others. i pour myself out for others who are going through unimaginable suffering. i dont say that to brag. im simply giving God glory for using me to be a light in the darkness bc i know all to well how insanely dark the darkness can be. choosing to serve others...to invest in their lives....to make a godly difference...well...theres a joy in it unlike anything ive ever known. yes, its hard sometimes.... looking into the faces of those who have nothing....who are hurting...whove been betrayed and wronged...but i dont focus on that as much as i go past it. my focus is on their healing...what comes after the struggle....the victory. this, too, has been monumental in my own healing. our lives are meant to be poured out on others. if you lack real joy in your life....well...i say...give it a shot! you wont be disappointed, i assure you :)
Posted on: Sun, 30 Nov 2014 14:37:24 +0000
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