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Find Blessings In Sickness

I found myself desiring a sleep retreat. Having kids you realize quickly that sleep becomes luxury. I also kept saying if only I had time to deep clean my home, oh how nice would it be to have it all in order. Then my mind kept wandering and over the holidays I treated myself with way to many desserts and delicious meals that I added some unwanted pounds. On top of it we are in a very conscious financial season and need to cut some cost to maintain a healthy budget. All of these thoughts became my prayers to God and oh did all of them come true, but not in the package I expect it. 


We had an intense round of sickness for a month. Between joint pains, back pains, flu and stomach bugs, we just got hit with one thing after another and took turns amongst us four. But in it all God was with us. Thank you Lord. I learned many valuable lessons. While we were sick, we received opportunities to rest and catch up on sleep. When Todd was sick I deep cleaned our home. Through having the stomach bug, I was able to shed some pounds and save money on food cost. 


Although we had moments of feeling awful, there is still good that came out of it. My husband always says our focus determines our feelings. With the right perspective, I realized that all my thoughts and prayers came true. I began to praise God and was able to see the blessings in sickness. 


I hope this encourages someone who is sick today. I pray for healing and comfort and much needed rest and whatever you might have desired to do that you were not able to do with a packed schedule to maintain. Enjoy the quality time with family, enjoy being snuggled up in your cozy bed, enjoy catching up on shows or some awesome podcasts, enjoy getting more health conscious and altering your diet, and enjoy being taken care of. Much love.


"Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus."

- 1 Thessalonians 5:18 NLT


"Trust in the LORD with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding."

- Proverbs 3:5 NLT


"Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you your heart’s desires."

- Psalms 37:4 NLT


"And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them."

- Romans 8:28 NLT


Blessings,

Nicole Crews

Comments

  1. JoeniApril 13, 2017 at 8:35 PM

    This is so beautiful! I needed this. Thank you.

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  2. Nicole CrewsMay 31, 2017 at 5:54 PM

    You welcome...glad I was able to encourage.

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