A Time To Rest

I know some amazing women. Women who struggle with chronic illness, but push through the pain and exhaustion and accomplish amazing things.

Right now, I don't feel like one of those women. I feel weak and tired and worn.

Ecclesiastes 3:1 says "There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens."

I believe that this is my time to rest. To heal. To recognize my physical and emotional limits and respect those limits.

Rest is an important part of our lives, both physical and spiritual. God encourages us to rest, to be still and let Him take our burdens.

I am weary. I am have carried the burden of guilt and frustration associated with the symptoms of chronic illness for so very long, I am worn thin.

Every season in life has a purpose. Sometimes we have a hard time understanding what God's purpose is for us in a particular season, so he uses outside "clues" to let us know.

Rest is an important part of healing. And while I know that nothing short of a miracle will "cure" my illness (hence the term "chronic"), I do know that there are things I can do to improve my quality of life, and right now-that is rest.

Blessings,
Meri