Warrior Thoughts

Originally posted March 2008

As I learn what it means to be God’s chronic warrior, I am finding that He is changing my perspective on the difficulties caused by my illnesses. So, I thought I would just share a couple examples of how my thinking is changing.

1. While I am waiting on the floor for help up (sometimes I am down there awhile waiting for my roommate to get home or my brother to come), it reminds me to pray for persecuted believers and refugees who also may be cold and sleeping on the floor.
2. When I have to remain in bed and can’t get things for myself, I pray for those who have much less than I do and still praise Him!
3. When the pain becomes unbearable, it reminds me to pray for those who are being persecuted for their faith.
4. When I’m too weak to make meals, I’m reminded to pray for the many who have not yet heard of the Bread of Life.
5. When I wake in the night, I first ask God who is in need of prayer before trying to immediately go back to sleep. Last week I learned that being a chronic warrior is hard work as many very difficult situations came up. It was spiritual warfare - even through the nights! But, God will give the victory!

These may seem like simple things, but it is exciting to see how God is changing my thinking from self to His Kingdom. I still have a lot of learning to do, but what an awesome God we serve! I’d love to hear how God is working through your illnesses, too!