As I prepare for my surgery tomorrow, this is a great reminder of what really is important.
Serving the Lord on this Earth. It is not about having a flawless figure, but it is about being able to show Christ's love to my neighbors. As I move forward with my life, I only hope that I can maintain a positive attitude and not focus on this "abnormality" that I have chosen to endorse. Instead, I pray I can focus on the fact that this will allow me to do the Lord's work on Earth. I will be able to have enough energy and time (now that I won't have to go to the bathroom all the time) to do things like volunteer at church or work like I have enjoyed doing pre-Crohn's disesase.
Each time I think about this decision I have made, I find another blessing at the end. I have no doubt that this will not be an easy or clean process, but I do know with all my heart that God will carry me through it all. He provides me with all that I need when I need it. Whether it be lovely friends to keep me company while I prep for surgery tomorrow, loved ones to pray me through each day, or a hand made card in the mail to pick me up on the day I need it most, I always seem to make it through each day with the hope of a better tomorrow. As a beautiful red head once said, "the sun'll come out tomorrow!"
Verses to lean on:
"I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do everything through Christ who gives me strength" Philippians 4: 12-13
"Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, 4 who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God." 2 Corinthians 1:3-4
"11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11
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