Broken but not crushed
Our Son Caleb broke his arm back in August and he had to endure his cast for almost 2 months. It was two months of itching, atrophy and using his cast as a weapon against his sisters. Now that he has it off he’s no longer itchy, his strength is coming back but he doesn’t have an attached weapon at his disposal.
The doctor who was overseeing his journey said something interesting to me as we headed out the door. He told me that “chances are his arm is now stronger than it was before”. This was joy to my ears because I thought his pitching career (and him funding my retirement with his signing bonus) was put on the back burner because of this break! Stronger?! I still have hope!
It reminded me of the journey that God sometimes allows in our life. We think it’s the end of the world when we go through difficult time, times where you’re itch isn’t being scratched, your faith seems to get smaller but the reality is that God is doing this to rely on him more and making our faith in him even stronger. What brings us discomfort for a short time God will use for strength over the long haul.
Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters,whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. 4 Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.
James 1: 2-4
