Some time ago, I was asked “What values or insights have you
gained from having DI?" I am sure that by now the person who asked me is
wondering if I will ever get to their question. To tell you the truth I have
been putting this question on the back burner because I was not quite sure what
all to tell. I have learned a lot of things through all of my health struggle
with DI. So, I decided to make answering this question a little less daunting
and a little more readable for all of you by giving three general things. J
Here is the long awaited answer.
Insights from having DI
This may seem like a very small insight but since struggling with
DI I have a very hard time saying “please wait.” to any of my little Sunday
school kidos who ask to get a drink or go use the restroom. I guess this is
because I know what it feels like to have an urgent call to the bathroom and to
be thirsty. Thankfully, all my little
kidos are very good and do not take advantage of my extra sensitiveness in that
area. I do tell some to wait if class is just about over. J
Another thing that has changed is that I am a bit more sensitive to
people who are hurting. I want to help them and that is part of the reason why
I am hoping to get into Nursing in about a year.
On a spiritual note, it has definitely taught me a lot about my
Savior. It took me a long time, during that time before I was diagnosed, to
finally realize that God uses our suffering to draw others to Him. When I
realized this very important truth things began to change in my heart. I
realized that my health struggle was all part of God’s wonderful plan for my
life, and that it would give me unique opportunities to be a witness to some
people who I otherwise would not have come in contact with. I also came to realize how much I needed
Christ for my daily strength and help. I can’t imagine going through what I
have in the last year without my loving
heavenly Father.
Do you know my Heavenly Father? Do you have an intimate
relationship with Him? Have you ever called upon him and asked him to forgive
you for your sins and to come into your heart?
God’s word says that “All have sinned and come short of the
glory of God.” – Romans 3:23 – we are all sinners.
In
fact, God tells us in James 2:10 that “whosoever shall keep the whole law,
and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all.” – this means that if
you have only sinned once (told a lie, lusted, stolen, envied, ect.) you are as
guilty in God’s eyes as if you had committed all of the sins.
God goes on to tell us that a penalty must be paid for our sins - “For
the wages of sin is death” (Romans 6:23a) – this means that because of sin (whether
it be one “small” sin or many “big” ones – there is no difference in God’s eyes)
the penalty is eternity in Hell - eternal separation from God.
But God offers hope to us in that same verse. The whole verse says “for
the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus
Christ our Lord.” – Christ offers us a free gift of Salvation.
This is an offer for forgiveness of our sins and for spending an
eternity in heaven. “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten
son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish but have everlasting
life” (John 3:16)
God loved you so much that he provided, through the death, burial, and
resurrection of his Son – Jesus Christ, salvation free to any who believe and
confess.
How do you accept this free gift of salvation?
Romans 10:9 “That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth
the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from
the dead, thou shalt be saved.”
It’s simple. Believe that Christ died, was buried, and rose again for
your sins, confess to God that you are a sinner and need His forgiveness, and
ask Him to become your Savior (to save you from the penalty of your sin).
Christ promises that “whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord
shall be saved.” Romans 10:13
If you have any questions please do not be afraid to ask. If you read
this and come to know Christ as your Savior I would love to hear from you! You can leave a comment or you can
contact me at hmhsunshine042@gmail.com.
