I once read “The Christian life is a life of freedom because it it is lived in the power of the Holy Spirit.” In reflection over the past few weeks I’ve seen freedom around me and even within.
I get the opportunity to be apart of ministering at the Women’s prison here in Tacloban alongside one other Christian Organization. We get to sit and speak with these women and organize activities that give the opportunity to connect and hear a message. These women range from various ages and our team gets to visit Tuesday mornings. Recently I got to witness a woman being released from prison after having over 30 charges and not needing to pay these charges since the judge dismissed each one. The morning she was released she gave a powerful testimony and encouraged her community to keep pushing, be patient and trust in the Lord. The women all around REJOICED and celebrated with her!
Over the past two years I often times hid behind layers of clothing and closed toe shoes walking in insecurity due to skin rashes on various parts of my body. I always tried to reduce my exposure to people because of it. Through these two years God’s spirit has brought me so much comfort in this suffering, He always points me back to the truth of who I am in Christ, to my identity. The more I am understanding the Gospel the more that I see it’s the end to insecurity, Jesus is the end to it. Ultimately.
Though I’ve pushed back getting medical attention due to financial struggle, coming to Southeast Asia there was an opportunity that arose and God worked it out for good. I visited a dermatologist who was able to diagnose me with Atopic Dermatitis, Dyshidrotic Eczema, and Nummular Eczema. I received oral medication, topical cream and was instructed to be on a hypoallergenic diet.
It’s been one week since my visit and God has brought immense physical healing to my body. He has deposited a confidence in my heart, not of my physical state but of his character. I have a confidence in my Father and what He is doing. I believe He’s used this time to set me free from my insecurities and physical pain to testify his love and grace to those I encounter.
I give Him my thanks.
