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“God! Thou art love! I build my faith on that.”

ROBERT BROWNING

When illness comes to visit it often brings with it a considerable amount of baggage. One suitcase may overflow with an emotion-packed “Why me?” Another may be crammed with messages like, “I deserve to be sick!” Still another may be packed solid with, “I’m half the person I used to be” notions.

There are those who try to get rid of such self-destructive burdens by denying the reality of their illness. But, of course, that is self-destructive in its own way. Others attempt to bury the baggage and its cargo of negativity by pretending that they are self-accepting, self-confident, and in control, even though they are not.

For some of us, the most effective way to lighten the load and rebuild self-worth is by turning again to God. We reaffirm our belief that He accepts and loves us exactly as we are right now.

If at times we see ourselves as limited in some way, we try to remember that in God’s sight we are perfect. God loves us today as much as He did before we became ill. He will continue to love and support us no matter what changes take place in our health and our lives.

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

I am the same as ever; capable of loving and worthy of love.