Be strong and take heart

[BIGI]

I am the reluctant host to a few diseases and many other health challenges. We sang this song in church today and it really spoke to me. I hope it speaks to you, too. youtu.be/-VxMch4DQxo(Not working as expected?) You can find more renditions on YouTube. Blessings.

"Take Heart" by Hillsong United

There is a light

It burns brighter than the sun

He steals the night

And casts no shadow

There is hope

Should oceans rise and mountains fall

He never fails

[Chorus:]

So take heart

Let His love lead us through the night

Hold on to hope

And take courage again

In death by love

The fallen world was overcome

He wears the scars of our freedom

In His Name

All our fears are swept away

He never fails

[Bridge:]

All our troubles

And all our tears

God our hope

He has overcome

All our failure

And all our fear

God our love

He has overcome

All our heartache

And all our pain

God our healer

He has overcome

All our burdens

And all our shame

God our freedom

He has overcome

All our troubles

And all our tears

God our hope

He has overcome

All our failures

And all our fear

God our love

He has overcome

God our justice

God our grace

God our freedom

He has overcome

God our refuge

God our strength

God is with us

He has overcome

[Hidden]

Thanks, that is a great reminder..

[BIGI]

You're welcome! As much as we might know, we still need a reminder now and then. Blessings

[AliW]

Really encouraging - thank you for sharing ... what A/I do you struggle with ? I have CREST - the Raynauds is the nightmare at the moment ...

ALiW

[BIGI]

Hi AliW, Thanks for saying that. I'm not sure what A/I means, but here is the list of my "ailments"... I think that's what you are asking. Yea, when the Raynauds flares up, everything stops. I pray you will get relief. Be blessed

PROTEIN S DEFICIENCY, A CLOTTING DISORDER-DIAGNOSED SPRING 2007

HYPOTHYROIDISM-DIAGNOSED AROUND 2009

TINNITUS-DIAGNOSED AROUND 2009

HIGH CHOLESTORAL-DIAGNOSED MAY, 2010

ATRIAL FIBRULATION-DIAGNOSED MAY, 2010

OVERACTIVE BLADDER-DIAGNOSED NOV, 2010

RHUMATOID ARTHRITIS, (autoimmune disease) DIAG MARCH, 2011

LIMITED SCLERODERMA AKA CREST (autoimmune disease) - DIAG MARCH, 2011

Calcinosis - calcium deposits in the skin (not yet…hopefully not ever)

Raynaud's - spasm of blood vessels in response to cold or stress

Esophageal Dysfunction - acid reflux & decrease in motility

Sclerodactyly - thickening & tightening of the skin (slightly, so far)

Telangiectasias - dilation of capillaries causing red marks on surface of skin

HIATEL HERNIA AND BARRETT'S ESOPHAGUS, DIAG MAY, 2011

DIVERTICULOSIS - DIAGNOSED MAY, 2011

SECONDARY SJOGREN'S SYNDROME (Autoimmune disease) DIAG JULY, 2011)

ANEURYSM BEHIND RIGHT EYE-2.5ml DIAG Sept, 2011

PLUGS IN ALL TEAR DUCTS - PUT IN JAN, 2012