Today’s a new day! As I have struggled with chronic health issues for 21 years, I have experienced a beautiful and ever deepening relationship with God. He’s constantly pouring out His love over me, and God is continuously speaking to me. Even though my health journey has not been an easy one, God has never felt distant. Even in the toughest moments, He has felt close like a warm blanket on a cold night.
I know for some people that has not always been their experience. They have had moments of feeling distant from God. While we should not let our emotions dictate our faith, if He consistently feels distant, we should question why.
I would like to share one of the greatest gift a person facing chronic health issues can experience during the trying times- intimacy with God. If you’re currently walking through a season of chronic illness, you can experience an ever-growing closeness with God during the toughest and most painful days. Here are some questions I have pondered over the years.
- Are you currently experiencing true intimacy with God?
- During your health battle when have you felt closet to God?
- How often in your journey have you compared your interaction with God to how He interacts with, responds to, or guides someone else?
- What are some ways you can intentionally draw close to God?
- Do you struggle with feeling as if you should do or be more as a Christian?
- Have you unknowingly slipped into a works-based relationship with God?
- In what ways is God using your current struggles to draw you closer to Him?
The Blessed Overcomer 
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