People still amaze me..... 34 years on this earth and you get something new every day. I have had my Faith questioned because I went to court with a friend.
Because I didn't stop talking to people I knew did drugs (even though I have NEVER by the pure grace of God tried anything of the sort)
I have even had people judge my love for God because I have had trouble paying my bills..
But to have my faith questioned and to have people tell others than the reason I have troubles and sickness, and miss church sometimes when the doors are open is because I'm "not saved". is absurd.
How can anyone think that Salvation comes with a free pass.
That because you accept the Lord in to your heart you don't have bad days, or even weeks. that chronic illness is an affliction of people with no Christ in their lives or faith in their hearts is like telling me "your breathing, but you have no heartbeat"
It's just plain stupid. God has never promised us there would be no storms, however he did promise us he would hold us during that storm. Does that mean we will feel no rain on our head?
does that mean we will not hear the pounding thunder and feel it shake our bodies?
NO, it means we will get through it. and feel safe in the knowledge that He will be with us in the middle of that storm.
So, here I am, going through one roaring storm.. I feel the thunder pounding, and the lightening flashes startle me and yet I still know God is with me..and thank His Mighty Name for that because SO many others would rather sit back and judge me.. Others that think I am "faking it" or I'm "not saved"
Just remember until God Himself comes to you and hands you the key to my heart. You will never know it's intent.
Don't ever let others bring you down, or tell you that you are not truely a christian because you are sick. I firmly believe that God has a plan for each and every person he has given this disease to. I also believe that he doesn't give us more than we can handle. That's part of the reason I always say that it seems that God has given this disease to the strong ones. In my situation I believe that God has given me this disease to let me help others know that they are not alone and that they have others who understand. You have a great outlook despite how others judge you. Keep that up. And while others may sit around judging you or not believing you are ill, you keep sharing and know that you are helping others. You are doing what God would have you do. Keep it up!
OH How beautiful!! and your so correct too.. for the most part I know there is a reason for everything, including this. I say for the most because I know as you probably do that some days it feels like life is not fair and no one understands.. but i guess 80/20 isnt too bad to believe it all things come for a reason.. And i have only been on this path about 8 months now.. What I think i found amazing the other day is something my Pastor said.. When i first got sick it hit my like a MACK truck, no warnings whatsoever. I got prayed for so much I felt like you could deepfry my head from all the oil (pentecostal) and i was told "even when your in pain, dont tell anyone because then you will be destroying your faith that God has healed you" OK so fine, I don't tell anyone.. or anyone at church.. ON my bad days. Like this last Sunday.. I am very slow. I can't clap (OUCH!) I was white as a sheet from throwing up and everyone asks me "how you doing? are you in pain" to which i answered "Im fine" and My pastor (and very good freind) says "dont lie to me honey i can see your hurting" i stopped him dead in his words and say "
ohhh nooo if I am not allowed to say it, dont you think you are"
I know the mean well but what can I do but walk away and know i am still in God's will..