Honestly, when I was 19-years-old and hospitalized for the beginning part of my summer, I literally Hated life. Mom and I were not getting along, I was with some guy that was almost 10 years older than me, I wasn't enjoying school at UT Austin, I was starving myself & working out 2-3hours/day...needless to say it wasn't a good summer. I am not going to get into the nitty gritty of all of the above, BUT I will tell you that sometimes you MUST be broken so that God can heal you!
This wouldn't be the first time that I would find myself broken...there would be at least one more time...which is also for another time, another day! Anyway, I am 25-years-old now and I have been through some trying times with my health...all beginning around the age of 3.
Age 3- had some virus to where I couldn't eat or walk for two weeks straight.
Age 4- Chicken Pox
Age 12-14- Anemia (was constantly tired & lethargic)
Age 19- hospitalized for a ruptured ovary & bacterial infection near my uterus.
Age19-20- colonoscopy/endoscopy procedure due to family history and stomach probs.
Age 20-21 ALMOST hospitalized for being severely underweight.
Age 20-23 Had a pelvic sonogram every six months For checkups.
Age 24 WHERE I JUST HAD ENOUGH!!
Around 2008-2009, I was having extreme pain in my lower abdomen and I constantly thought I had some type of infection, which I bet every woman thinks. Every doctor I went to took blood and no one could figure out what the problem was...heck my mom, whom is a doctor couldn't even tell ya! It wasn't until I got on my knees and surrendered everything that was going on with my health to God, that I finally got answers.
The first being a new doctor-a Christian Wholistic Chiropractor. She checked me out and told me that it was a nerve issue and could easily be fixed! She also said that I had to cut out caffeine, wheat and dairy, but I knew that the staple of my healing would come from BELIEVING that God is my healer and is faithful!!!
Within 4-6 months, I began to
Notice that I was pain-free and NOW I cannot even tell you the last time I experienced any type of pain in that region.
Then, like a tumbleweed, things started showing up due to all of the past health issues I had endured. Starting with adrenal glands, then lack of good bacteria in my body because of years of antibiotic use, and then post wedding, thyroid issues were popping up due to the years and years of stress. The way I look at how to explain all of the issues is like this: when you surrender, expect and rely on God to heal you, you must be ready for the ride. I am not saying that God cannot Heal you in an Instant, because I know first-hand that he can...I've seen it and lived it. I am saying to be prepared for the journey that he has for you, because more than likely it will become a testimony for others.
I say all of this to help you, to build you, to let you know that through God you can experience healing and hope. Without Him, I dunno what I would do-He is the Ultimate Healer!
I pray this Hopeful Rant will inspire those of you whom are hurting or need healing to lean on the one that created you! It's simple really...just need to have faith that he can do it!
XOXO,
L
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