Philippians 4:6-7- Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
I've had an opportunity to pause and reflect on the power of God's mercy. I recall living in what felt like a holding cell last year, as I pursued a new line of employment. My level of anxiety had reached an all-time high as I dealt with the uncertainty of earning a living again. The Lord had to take me back to the classroom of life and help me to learn how to walk in total trust to His promises. The more time I spent with the Lord in praise and worship, the more peace I experienced as the stronghold of anxiety was released. I accepted a job offer before the close of 2022 that would allow me to help open a new premier store in my current state.
This season has allowed me to expand my horizons in many ways. I've accumulated more airplane miles this current year than the previous twenty years of my life. My work schedule has allowed me to travel to five different states, including three new states for the first time. I've met and worked with a host of new people in such a brief stint of time; this has challenged me to adapt to unfamiliar territory with limited resources. I've had previous experience of working in store development, but never a capacity of this magnitude. Being true to my nature, I was eager to accept the challenge to embrace every obstacle in front of me. Unfortunately, I sustained what was perceived to be a life altering arm injury at the midway point of this year. The aftershock of this event caused a wave of resentment and frustration, as I was consumed with the fear of not being able to fulfill my work responsibilities at full strength. I had never sustained such an excruciating injury to the point where I needed potential surgery. I had waited so patiently and diligently for the acquisition of a new career, but I believed that all of my momentum was about to be burned to the ground.
I lost full range of motion in my right arm for nearly two months. I couldn't raise my arm past a certain point, which meant that I had to immediately suspend all of my normal life activities such as conducting any extensive weight training, heavy duty yardwork, and basketball workouts. How could I make any significant contributions at work or with my family while nursing an injury? In the moments of my peak frustration, I had to have a moment of solitude with the Lord and determine if I was being punished for some hidden sin in my life. I made the decision to place my trust in God and dine at the table of mercy each day. When we choose to dine at the table of mercy, we can find supernatural healing as a release from all the strains of life. Satan will always attempt to entrap us with thoughts of despair when we face difficult situations, but the Lord always provides the proper nourishment that will fortify our spirits in the midst of agony. As of this moment, my arm has been healed as my range of motion has been restored. I'm a witness that the power of prayer has helped to expedite the healing process. When we choose to eliminate bitterness from our daily diet, a new cleansing process can take place. Not only has the Lord healed me physically, but He has also empowered me to embrace the power of the supernatural and walk with no limitations!
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