Knocked Down, Lifted Up

 

Knocked Down, Lifted Up: Finding Strength in Stillness (and Trust)

Well, yesterday took an unexpected turn. What started as a seemingly normal day ended with a rough night of a pounding migraine and a truly unpleasant bout of sickness. It's a stark reminder of how fragile our bodies can be and how quickly things can change.

As I lay there feeling utterly drained, the usual flurry of thoughts and to-dos quieted down. In the stillness brought on by physical discomfort, there was a strange sort of clarity. It was a moment where I wasn't in control, and frankly, I couldn't be. All I could do was ride it out and trust that my body would eventually recover.

And that's where a deeper sense of reliance came in. In those moments of feeling weak and vulnerable, there's a profound comfort in placing your trust in something bigger than yourself. For me, that's God. It's knowing that even when we're at our lowest, there's a source of strength and healing that we can lean on. It's not about magically snapping our fingers and feeling instantly better, but about having faith in the process of recovery, trusting in the body's innate ability to heal, and finding peace in surrendering to what is.

This resonates with the words found in Psalm 46:10: "Be still, and know that I am God." In the midst of our struggles, whether physical or otherwise, there's a powerful message in finding stillness and acknowledging a higher power. It's in those moments of quiet surrender that we can often find a deeper sense of peace and trust in the process unfolding.

This morning, thankfully, I'm feeling much improved. The coolness of the early air and a gentle breeze are a welcome contrast to yesterday's intensity. It's a reminder that even after a storm, there's a sense of calm and renewal.

This experience has reinforced for me the importance of slowing down and listening to my body. It's also highlighted the quiet strength that comes from trusting in a power greater than ourselves, especially when we feel powerless. Whether you share my specific faith or find solace in another form of higher power or inner resilience, I believe there's a universal truth in finding strength through surrender and trusting in the journey of healing.

May we all find comfort and strength in our moments of vulnerability and trust in the path toward healing, whatever that looks like for each of us.