I don't know what happens to you when you're sick, but my brain turns to mush. I have a hard time creating coherent thoughts and I'm certainly not capable of writing any meaningful reflections. On days like these I feel a little disconnected - from the world, my friends, and sometimes even God. Quiet times (aka reading my bible and journaling) become a little difficult when I can't think. . .
But there is one thing that I cling to in moments like these. . . worship. It takes virtually no brain power to hit play on my Ipod and simply soak in the words that others have written about my God. The other night I was blasting Shane & Shane and was so very encouraged by a reference to 2 Cor. 4:7. In that verse Paul says,
But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us.
I laughed to myself while I was laying there - thinking that my jar of clay was looking particularly ridiculous that night. But how amazing to remember that its not about me. It doesn't matter if I have it all together or if I'm falling to pieces in my bed. God has chosen to show HIS mighty power in me and through me. . . and He doesn't mind that I'm broken - in fact, He uses that very brokenness to draw people to Himself.
And that is about as deep as it gets when this chick is sick. To tell you the truth, a lot of my most encouraging moments come from hearing the same truths I've believed for years in a context that makes them come alive in a new or different way.
So while I'm grateful the sickness is over, I'm also thankful for the opportunity to remember that God can (and will!) show His power through me no matter what sad state I'm in. . .
If you are in Christ, then you are a beautifully broken jar of clay too. . . praise Him today for the great privilege of shining His light through your brokenness!!
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