Backstory

Over the last four years, I have been dealing with many symptoms of chronic illness. Some days it is hard for my body to do very much. I have realized that I need to let my body rest on those days. I was talking recently with my therapist, who has also gone through her own health issues. She helped me realize that I need to check in with my body and pay attention to how it is feeling. I did that a few days ago while walking my dog. I came home grateful for my body, even though it has its limitations. I think we need to slow down and check in with ourselves more in our fast-paced world.

A Gift Beyond Its Limitations

My body is a gift from my loving Father above,
And I should treat it with greater love.
I wake up not feeling well every day,
And the fatigue and pain is more than I can say.

Even though my body doesn’t function like it used to,
I can still be grateful for it instead of feeling blue.
My eyes help me discover the beauties around me,
And I am so grateful for all that I can see.

My ears help me hear beautiful music,
And for me, those sounds are pure magic.
My mouth helps me to sing God’s word,
And through me, His messages can be heard.

My shoulders and back help me to carry each burden,
Even when the end of my suffering is uncertain.
My legs allow me to walk on the ground,
And as I feel it beneath my feet, peace can be found.

So, even though my body doesn’t function properly every day,
I can still be grateful for whatever blessings come my way.
As I reflect on my blessings when I come to my Father on bended knee,
His love and goodness for me I can more clearly see.

The Takeaway

My body has its limitations due to chronic illness symptoms. But I can still be grateful for what it allows me to do every day. Our Heavenly Father gave us our bodies as a gift. We should take more time to slow down and reflect on our bodies and our other blessings.

💬 To My Readers: How do you take time to slow down and check in with yourself when life gets busy or hard? I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments below!