I just can’t do as much as I once did. If I try to push myself too hard, I become dangerously tired and need to recuperate for days. I realize that cannot get through the day without relying on God. My own power will not be enough.
This might seem horrible to an outsider, but I choose to embrace it. It keeps me in relationship with my faithful God, allows me to slow down and savor life, and reminds me that at the end of my life I’ll be trading in this weak and limited “earth suit” for a new and perfect body that will last through eternity.
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Oh man I so get this. I am much slower these days, and since I struggle with Fibro pain, some days are worse than others. I am thankful when I get to heaven I will have a renewed body.
I can so identify with you, Barbie! I can’t wait to spend eternity with our renewed bodies!
I am often limited by physical limitation. My motto is one foot in front of the other. I am your neighbor at 31 days. Blessings my friend. Diana
Thank you so much, Diana! Physical limitations can sometimes be the biggest blessings 😊
You have such a great mindset about limitations. I believe that there is always something to be thankful for. I enjoyed reading your post!
Jolene, thank you so much! It takes a thankful woman to know a thankful woman 💞
What a great way to look at a situation that may not always be easy to deal with. I am so lucky right now to be able to do so many amazing things. This is a great reminder to not waste a moment of the time I have been given. Thank you.
Thank you so much for your comment, Amanda! I love how us “31 dayers” are from all different generations and can one another a new perspective! 🙂
I will be 67 on Saturday and I definitely don’t do what I did even five years ago – but I keep moving and hoping I have a new burst of energy!!!
Happy early birthday, Susan!! The important part is that we do keep moving, and rely on good when our body doesn’t allow us to 🙂
Thank you so much for your comment.