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Your Question:
Can I still have a fulfilling life with a chronic illness?
Answer:
As a pastor and a husband, I've had the privilege of walking alongside people who are struggling with chronic illnesses. What I've learned is that it's not just about the physical pain or limitations, but about how we respond to those challenges. In fact, the Bible teaches us that our spiritual condition can be likened to illness, and that it's through our struggles that we can come to know God's goodness and sovereignty. Chronic illness can indeed reveal the kind of people we are. It can bring out our selfishness, our fear, or our trust in God. But it can also bring out our sacrificial love for others, our willingness to care for those in need, and our dependence on God's strength. As I've seen in my own congregation, people with chronic illnesses can be some of the most grateful and resilient individuals, not because they're trying to avoid suffering, but because they're learning to see God's goodness in the midst of it. So, can you still have a fulfilling life with a chronic illness? Absolutely. It's not about the absence of pain or limitations, but about the presence of God's love, grace, and strength in our lives. As the Bible says, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness" (2 Corinthians 12:9). Whether we're facing a chronic illness or any other challenge, we can trust that God is with us, and that He will give us everything we need to fight and to live a life that is pleasing to Him.
Sources:
introduction biblical ethics
robertson mcquilkin
depression
edward welch
addictions a banquet in the grave
edward t welch
christian apologetics
douglas groothius
building dynamic faith
jerry falwell
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