sickness, Trials

Vulnerable

meghanewhite

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This adorable little stray cat showed up in our backyard a couple months ago. We left a dish of water for her and eventually started leaving out some food as well. She shows up throughout the day meowing wanting attention and something to eat. It took a while for her to come near us. Now she rubs against our legs, but she’s still very cautious.

Since the days have become extremely hot she disappears until early morning and late evening. I have no idea where she goes throughout the day but she sure likes to see us. She is a vulnerable cat with no home providing her protection, so we do what we can to help her. Her visits with us are brief as she is always on the move.

Our little feline friend is vulnerable to all sorts of dangers. Being vulnerable is not something we humans purposely choose. We do everything we can to avoid being vulnerable. The reality of how frail our human lives really are smacked me right in the face when Tom and I both got sick with covid. I was down for almost two weeks and it took Tom a little longer to recover.

It was pretty rough but we survived and we are on the other side by the grace of God. I felt like I was living out the movie Groundhog Day. Each crummy day was on repeat until we got better. When you get sick you are helpless to some extent. I can do my part by drinking plenty of water, taking vitamins, and getting rest. By the way, getting rest was no problem since all we wanted to do was sleep.

Regardless of my choices, I’m still vulnerable. We had to trust God that He would get us through our sickness to the other side. Tom and I know our lives, our times, our health, and everything are in God’s mighty hands. Suffering is not fun. Sickness is terrible. But God cares for His children.

I couldn’t pray much because I was just surviving. We had many wonderful people praying for us, and checking on us which was a huge blessing. One verse that came to mind during our illness was from James.

And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise them up. If they have sinned, they will be forgiven. James 5:15, NIV 

I held on to that verse. It’s one of my favorites when dealing with sickness. I believe those words. God made us well.

Another truth that came to mind while being sick was the incredible reality that there will be no sickness in Heaven. How amazing is that? Glory! Hallelujah! Praise the Lord! We will never be sick in Heaven.

He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away. Revelation 21:4, NIV 

We are vulnerable in our brief lives. Sometimes we think we are unstoppable, and can do whatever we want, whenever we want. Sickness, trials, and tribulations remind us of our human frailty. These difficulties that we all experience, are opportunities for our faith to grow. It’s humbling to be sick. You don’t feel strong, you are weak.

In humility, we can fully trust God to help us in our time of need. God helps us like no person can. There is only one Heavenly Father, and He loves helping His sons and daughters.

If you are feeling vulnerable right now, please know you are not alone. We are all vulnerable on this side of Heaven. God is waiting, and always available to answer you in your time of need. His will, His way. Trust Him. He’s got you.

Love you all,

Meghan

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24 thoughts on “Vulnerable”

  1. So sorry to hear you were sick! Was that recent?! We had covid before we moved, and although it was like a bad cold for us (so, not top horrible), it definitely made me realize how helpless we are without God. I’m glad you’re doing better! Hopefully we all have some immunity built up now!

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    1. Yes. We just recovered last week. Our lives pretty much stoped. I’m so glad to be on the other side. I agree with you on the immunity. It seems to be going around a lot lately and that should help all of us with immunity. I need to catch up on your blog. Praying you are doing well in your new home.

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  3. Meghan. I’m so sorry you and your husband were sick with COVID. Thank you for sharing your situation and witnessing that God has pulled you through. Sharing your faith and your comfort has touched me because I’m not feeling well the last 2 weeks and have just been put on penicillin. Not sure what it is that making me ill, but the Scripture you shared (which I do know of full well) was new and fresh for me. We often comfort people with the comfort God has given us. That is the case here with your article.
    Take care, and know that I will pray for you and Tom to get completely strong and well. God bless.

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    1. Thank you Mary for your kindness, compassion, and prayers. Thats so sweet! I am so sorry that you have not been well. I will pray for you. I’m so glad the verse encouraged you. It’s my go to when someone is sick.
      Thank you again for your prayers for Tom and I.
      You will be in our prayers as well. God bless you with comfort and healing.

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  7. I too am glad you are helping the kitten. I hurts and makes me so angry when people abandon animals to fend for themselves. These are not wild creatures as they may once have been. And I’m very happy that you and Tom are better now. It’s no fun to be sick. But God allows it and He will see us through it. We only need to have faith, which is obvious in you.

    This season, I’m struggling with arthritis, which may seem strange sense it’s so warm out. But my system has never been like everyone else’s. LOL And the aches and pains are about the same as being sick some days. I don’t feel like moving, and yet I must. But my Lord is always there to ease the pain when I ask.

    You two take care.

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