Recently, I have had some issues with my health. I am blessed it seems to be nothing internal for what I know. I have had a bout of hives come and go. I don’t know what is causing them. At first, One or two were just popping up every month or so, but they were in odd spots and the hives would hurt really bad when they were present. Because of the rarity, I tried not to be overly concerned. However, these last few weeks, I have really struggled with a feeling of fear because I have gotten a lot more hives on my body.
This has been really hard for my mental health as well. I try not to get stressed about these hives and my overall health, but I also am struggling because I don’t want to continue to have these issues. I think I would be at more of an ease if I actually knew what was causing me the problems. I had a medical appointment with my normal doctor, and she gave me a referral for an allergist. I am hoping through this appointment I would get a few of the answers I really desire.
Something I need to remember is God has a plan, and the plan is for good. I write about God’s plan often. I do need the constant reminder to mind God’s plan, and this is another one of those times when I need to remember the plan, He has in store for me. There are many verses in the Bible discussing God’s all-knowing power and God’s goodness. One of those is Proverbs 3:5-6 which says, “Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight”. This is a good reminder to continuously trust in the Lord and his work. He has a plan, and He also has goodness.
I would ask for some prayers. I am hoping to go to an allergist soon, in fact, this upcoming Wednesday, and I am hoping to get the answers I have been looking for. I am nervous about what the doctor might say or recommend from this appointment. I am very nervous yet very excited to finally talk to someone about my hives and the allergic reactions I have been experiencing.
I have been trying to look to other Christians at my church who have also been struggling with their health as well. A lot of them are struggling through a lot worse health issues such as cancer or heart malfunctions or losing of the ability to walk. They have been continuously going to Christ and are having so much faith and belief in God’s sovereignty. I have been looking and listening to them for guidance during this time where I am not sure what is coming next for me.
Are there any things you are struggling with when it comes to having faith in Christ? Is there one particular area where you genuinely struggle with your belief? Is there a time when you feel as though Christ isn’t close by? It is important to be aware of the times and the situations where you don’t have much faith in Christ. It can only be helpful to learn to lean on Christ and the Holy Spirit in the ways you need to better follow Christ.
Then, like most of my challenges end, I would recommend spending time in prayer to Jesus about believing in sovereignty or to trust in the Lord. We can not have complete trust without Christ’s inclusion or ability. However, we can believe in Christ through the Holy Spirit working his way in me.
To end this blog post, I will spend some time in prayer. This will be in part to myself but I also will be praying for anyone else who may be struggling to believe in the sovereignty of God.
Dear Lord,
Thank you for the love and the grace you have shown both me and the rest of your people. Thank you also for the wonderful sovereign plan you have for both me and for the rest of your believers. Thank you that you have always had a big plan of how you are going to rescue and offer salvation for all your followers, but also thank you for the individual plans you keep for every single one of us.
Please help me believe in your plan for my life. Please help me to believe in you even as I am going through this struggle with my allergies. Please help me to have continuous faith. Please help the many others to believe in you and your good plan as well.
In Jesus’ Name
Amen
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