Every Step Of The Way ... by Gina Sewell

It’s funny how we tend to think it’s the end of the world when some little thing goes wrong. Whether it’s a small thing or even a big thing, it’s certainly not the end of the world. But somehow that’s what we focus on. We can have a hundred good things going on in our lives and we will focus on that one bad thing and bring ourselves down.

We all have a thorn in our side as Paul talks about in 2 Corinthians, chapter 12. Mine would have to be my fibromyalgia—that’s a big thorn. Even though life is going really well, sometimes it’s hard to look past the pain I feel each and every day. Sometimes I just want to stay in my bed all day and feel sorry for myself. But then I think, “I’ve got this wonderful husband, I’ve got awesome kids, I have a job, I have a nice place to live.”

There was a time I didn’t have any of those things. There was a time I was homeless, addicted, and abused. I have lost loved ones. I’ve been through so much and for God to bring me back up from the pit, the way he has, well, it makes me feel guilty for feeling bad about one thing out of a million good things.

So, I keep going. I put one foot in front of the other and I get through my day. Some days are easier than others. Some days are really difficult, but I do it because I know what God has done for me and I know he’s with me every step of the way.

“And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure. For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me. And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ’s sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.” (2 Corinthians 12:7-10 KJV)

Gina Sewell

Gina Sewell is a mom and grandma who lives in the Dallas, Texas area, where she enjoys cooking and spending time with her family. She loves to write about Jesus and encourage others. Gina shares her journey on her website: http://www.ginabartonsewell.wordpress.com