Healing

Some would say April was considered a New Year for me. But, I’m learning there really is no such thing as a “Perfect New Year.” A New Year is not absent of tests, of trials, of valleys, or of life’s circumstances - a specific date on our calendar does not prevent life from happening to us. The truth is, in every moment we are gifted the grace to breath--it is an invitation to step into the new. A new, fresh, eternal perspective is always available if we are willing to take a pause and receive it. This blog post was written in the first week of March, just as the ever evolving Covid-19 pandemic began to change the dynamic of our lives here in America as it had already done around the world. And I also want to be sensitive, because I understand that many people are facing life altering realities. Hurt, pain, anxiety, sickness and even loss. But I want to encourage you. Around the same time the outbreak began to make major headlines locally and here in the states is the exact time my results came back--results that glorified God’s faithfulness.  Full transparency, I have gone back and forth about posting this blog. Partly in my humanity, I am always thinking - is this the right time? Will my words comfort?  Will this be sensitive enough?  Then, I’m reminded, when God places things on our heart, within a specific season, it’s not up to you or me; it’s not when we feel comfortable to release things. The tug-of-war between accepting my life as a surrender to God and this being the “Chalssie show” is real sometimes.  But, I believe that what I recently walked through will be able to uplift someone; even if it’s one person. These past couple months, I’ve gotten closer to the Lord as I walked with Him through a sobering health concern. A health concern that if found positive would have changed my life significantly. Within the months of January and February, I visited a series of doctors and medical facilities and as time went on, it seemed as though with every doctor’s visit, the news  appeared to be getting worse... As results began to come in, things seemed to be less & less favorable. There were moments when the circumstance that I was facing didn’t match the truth of what I was believing God for and the promises that I had internalized as His truth. During the journey, I had to make a decision, to lean into the Holy Spirit and press into God’s Word as He pursued me or cower in fear of a new reality.  And as I began to lean in, His voice became louder. Louder than the health professionals’ opinion, louder than my fears. Reminders of His unfailing love, the power of the Cross & His promises were my new soundtrack.  Simply put, I had a few choices to make. I was either going to hold tight to the promises of God & the truth of His Word no matter the outcome or shrink back, crippled with fear & allow my mind to run wild in doubt. I made a BOLD decision to partner with God. The Word says that every promise of God is Yes & Amen!  The word says, that By His Stripes we ARE healed. The word says that because Christ died on the Cross, I can come BOLDLY before the throne of Grace.  There are many things that I’ve learned through this recent journey. Things that God got my attention with. One being, my thought patterns. Underlying thoughts that had tormented me for years. Little did I know, God would use this opportunity to heal my mind and guide me in speaking truth over every lie that allowed itself to make space in my life--these lies crept in, unknowingly at times.  Which has led me to encourage you today. Some of you may be carrying things around that as Children of God, you have no business carrying. Whatever that may be for you, lay it down, whatever it is that’s tormenting you.  That fear, that unknown circumstance you’re walking through this season, that situation from years ago or seconds ago that keeps repeating in your mind, manifesting sickness in your mind & body. Yes, that thing that has come to you while reading. Lay it down, & as often as need be. Begin to speak Life from the Word of God. His Word is alive and active.  God is constantly pursuing you & He loves you passionately. He desires to speak Truth over every lie that’s attempting to stop you from experiencing the fullness of God in your life. Oh, and I am pleased to share that all is well with my health. I am healed. Praise God! John 10:10  The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.  2 Corinthians 1:20 Isaiah 53:5 Hebrews 4:16 2 Chronicles 7:14

Revelation 12:11 And I also want to stay a HUGE thank you for every family member, friend, the Oasis bible study small group and even those who I do not know who joined me in prayer over this time.  With love, 

Chalssie