Well friends- Im not one to post on facebook much at all, but I just thought I would share an encouraging word that has been on my heart to any and all who could use it during these stressful last two weeks of the semester. Its a little long, but definitely worth the read... A week ago Tuesday, I got a virus knows as Bells Palsy that temporarily paralyzes one side of your face. Theres no explanation for why it happens and it comes on very suddenly, but all the same, it has not exactly been very fun to have. After spending Thanksgiving break not being able to eat that delicious Turkey Dinner (or barely any food at all for that matter) I was more than a little discouraged. I started asking God (not questioning vindictively but out of simple curiosity) what the point of it was. It didnt bother me that I would look silly for awhile, and trust me I am more than able to see the humor in the situation. But I mean, everywhere I go I am known as Kylie Smiley. And now for 8 days, I have not been able to do that very thing I love the most. In simple terms, I havent felt like myself. I havent been able to unashamedly laugh at anything and everything or make strange faces to people I pass around campus. And quite frankly, that sucks. But as I quit asking God questions and started truly listening to what He was trying to tell me through this unexpected occurrence, I realized that He wants me simply to rest in the beautiful reality that He loves me with total abandon. It doesnt matter what I look like, what I can do and say or what silly expressions I can make. It doesnt matter if I fail all of my finals or ace every single one of them. It doesnt matter how many times I fail or get it wrong. He loves me just the same. He thinks I look like a prom queen, when in reality I pretty much look like Two-Face from The Dark Knight, lets be real. But just as healing from Bells Palsy (or any other physical ailment) is a process, our growth in who we are in the Lord is a process too. I have been regaining little movements day by day and I can now say in an odd way that I am beyond thankful for even just my smile. I have gained a peace from this experience that is a lot deeper than I can even begin to attempt to explain, and I know without a doubt that just like in every other moment of my life, God is so good. And He is for us. So dont let stress get to you this week. Remember that God has a purpose for everything thats happening in our lives, and we are allowed to fail as long as we pick ourselves off, dust ourselves off, and learn what He is intending for us to learn. And no matter what happens, we are loved just the same :)
Posted on: Thu, 04 Dec 2014 04:50:46 +0000
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