Good Health Praise God

If you’re like me, then you’re probably trying to get through this life while going through big obstacles and following the Lord. This life is definitely not easy, but it was never meant to be painful. I’m 24 years and am currently dealing with an unknown auto immune disease.

My first time getting baptized I was 17, but I didn’t necessarily take my baptism as seriously as I should have. Once I turned 22 and went through some tough seasons of life like a breakup and hardships, I then turned to the Lord and am glad that I came back to him a few years later. After getting baptized again at the age of 22, I gained self-confidence and a better self-respect for myself.

Turning 23, this is when things started going downhill. I was working out, eating healthy food, then boom! I started receiving joint pain. Since last September, my joint pain has moved from my hands to my legs and arms. I have no clue as to HOW or WHY this started happening. I’ve heard many different things from doctors like RA, scleroderma and even celiac disease. But so far, I haven’t been given a firm response on what certain thing it could be. Has it effected my mental health? Absolutely, anxiety and depression play a big role now. Has it made life more of challenge for me? Of course, If you have an auto immune disease then you will understand the struggle. But am I going to let it stop me from living a good life? Absolutely not! I will definitely say some things are more difficult than others now, but I am not going to let the struggles stop me from living my life. There are sometimes days, where I CRY because I don’t know what is going on. But, in the midst of the storm, I seek God. He is my comfort. He is my Strength, and He is my Healer.

If you’re going through medical issues or even faith struggles like me, then you understand but I also bet you know that your life isn’t over. It is just a bump in the road and what you’re going through won’t last forever.

Patience is a virtue… and that is something I am having to remind myself A LOT during these times. I am not always patient. But, during this difficult time, I don’t have any other choice but to rely on Him and be patient on wanting answers.