walking

Not being able to use my leg in the past 4 weeks has become a great means of thankfulness for me. Now, that might not be what you'd expect, but realizing the amazing ability that I had to be able to simply walk is remarkable! I caught myself last night, as we were watching a movie, being amazed at how quickly people were able to move around! They didn't have to grab their crutches, get positioned, hobble over somewhere (and attempt to figure out a way to stick that object in their pocket), and then hobble back. I am so incredibly thankful for the gift that God has given us of two legs. And how blessed I am that I'm going to (Lord willing) be able to use these legs again! Even that I can use at least one of them now!
Reflecting on Psalm 103:14, which says that

[God] knows our frame; he remembers that we are dust.

I realized how much I feel like I'm made of dust. Dust isn't strong, it can't bear any weight, can't really do anything. Having a leg that doesn't work makes me weak, I can't walk, and can't do a whole lot (I am doing more and more though!). I don't know what I'd be like now if I hadn't had the knowledge that an all-powerful God is watching over me, and he is aware of the fact that I am weak and helpless. That is one of the most comforting thoughts! I know that he will not give me any more than I can bear, and he will give me the strength to get through this.

We all are weak and helpless, regardless of surgeries or other physical abilities. Try as you might, no attempts at not sinning, good acts you do, kind things you say, you are a sinner. And in God's holy, just eyes, sin deserves eternal punishment. There is no way that you can save yourself; that is why Jesus came. Born on Christmas, as most people know, Jesus came in order to die a painful, torturous death, enduring all of God's eternal wrath in a span of time on the cross. And all you need to do now to be saved is trust in him... turn away from all your attempts, recognize that you are only dust, a sinner in need of grace. And Christ's blood will cleanse you!

Turn to him today!