Having a chronic illness can really make your self esteem take a nosedive. We need to remember on a daily basis that all that matters is what God says about us. There are so many things that he cherishes about us. Please remember that you are enough even with a chronic illness! Don’t ever forget that.
4. Learn to be compassionate and considerate with yourself just as you would with a friend. So many times we are more compassionate to a friend than we are with ourselves. Don’t be so hard on yourself.
5. Learn to forgive yourself and others. So many people can disappoint us in this life including ourselves. Harboring grudges and bitterness does not do our health any good. Learn to let go and let God fill you up.
6. God still has a purpose for your life even though you can’t do all the things you use to do. There are so many stories of how God has used unlikely people. (2 Corinthians 12:9)
Yes, it is all in the attitude, gratitude and God’s saving grace. Stay blessed and thank you for sharing with us at the #WWDParty!
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Thank you for these wonderful reminders. I especially love number 3! After several weeks of pure exhaustion, this was very timely 🙂
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I’m glad they were helpful. I hope you are feeling better soon!
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Wonderful reminders! I don’t have a chronic illness, but several years ago I battled breast cancer and many of your points were ones that I definitely had to cling to during that time.
Thanks so much for sharing this post with us at Coffee and Conversation! I hope to see you again on Wednesday. 🙂
~Candy
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Thank you for letting me post! You are so right that the same things that could be helpful during a chronic illness can also be helpful for more acute illnesses.
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I’m glad I visited you today. This is so beautiful and a wonderful reminder to everyone, no matter our circumstance.
Thank you for sharing 🙂
Have a blessed day.
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Thanks Jinny for visiting!
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Thank you so much, Tanya, for lifting my weary heart. I do battle with a chronic illness, and I too often beat myself up for not doing more. This especially encouraged me today – “You are not valuable because of what you can do but because of who you belong to.”
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I’m glad it was uplifting. I think we need reminders from time to time just how valuable we are.
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I am sure they have a good friend in you! Thanks for visiting.
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Thanks so much for reminding me of this! It can get so hard some days. Blessings!
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What great reminders! Thanks for joining in at #throwbackthursday !
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What a great reminder! Most of the time I know I still have value even though I have a chronic illness, but we all have moments where we doubt ourselves and need to be reminded.
What a great list! It’s true for me that sometimes I don’t feel as though I’m enough because I often feel limited by my chronic illness. Had it not been for my faith, I wouldn’t be as strong as I am now. Knowing you will garner strength from an intimate relationship with our Father, makes it easier to push through those difficult times.
Thank you for sharing at Chronic Friday Linkup. I pinned this to the linkup board.