So I stayed up to almost 2 a.m. talking to Eric about something I have been struggling with; whether or not we are giving Scilla false hope in telling her she will walk again? I have a strong faith in God and I know that with him all things are possible, but what if it is not his will for her to walk again? At what point does reality set in?
The above questions led me to decide that no longer will I tell her she will walk again, instead I am going to continue to encourage her to stay positive and to do her best to get well.
Today is just one of those days for me, I am not in a good mood and I am in a "funk". I am realizing that this accident has changed everyone's life and it not only has affected my sister, but it has also affected her husband, kids, my mother and her sisters.
I am going to continue to pray for healing and strength for my sister, but I am not going to continue to give her false hope. At some point, which I think is now; we all have to accept the reality that she is paralyzed from the waist down.
Easter Bunny
12 years ago
Keep the hope alive. Part of making it a reality is believing it can happen and trusting in the Lord.
ReplyDeleteHopefully these verses will help you.
Exodus 14: 13-14
But Moses said to the people, "Do not be afraid, stand firm, and see the deliverance that the Lord will accomplish for you today...The Lord will fight for you, and you have only to keep still."
Exodus 15:26
I am the Lord who heals you.
Psalms 4:1-8
Answer me when I call, O God of my right! You gave me room when I was in distress. Be gracious to me, and hear my prayer...the Lord hears when I call to him...put your trust in the Lord...You have put gladness in my heart...I will both lie down and sleep in peace; for you alone, O Lord, make me lie down safely.
Psalms 139:5
You hem me in, behind and before, and lay your hands upon me.
Psalms 147:3
He heals the brokenhearted, and binds up their wounds.
Lamentations 3:22-23
The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.