Guest blogger Rebekah Benimoff is back today to complete this series about special needs lessons she’s learned in the midst of chaos. Today she writes about clinging to faith in the midst of a couple chaotic days with her son who has juvenile diabetes. Read on to see if it’s a lesson you learned or are learning in your life, too.
Belief in the Midst of Chaos
Having been in ministry for as long as I can remember, I am used to being the one serving. As a chaplain’s wife, I’ve lifted up many families in similar situations. Yet I am often reminded that we never outgrow the need to be ministered to- no matter where we are in life. It is incredibly valuable to learn to receive. Before saying good-bye, the chaplain shared that it was so good to be paged to visit a family who was getting better. She was blessed by serving, just as we were blessed by receiving.
There were many others who saw to our needs today, many reminders that God is with us. Roger’s chaplain friends stopped by. One stayed with Tyler while the other took me in search of gluten free options for Tyler who’d been cleared to try some food. She helped me carry my son’s needs and supplies and reminded me to see to my own hunger needs, as well. I was never so thankful for a breakfast taco! Prayers streamed in and the staff was more attentive than I could ever have asked for.
At the end of a long, tiring day, we headed home, weary but grateful. Quite ready to continue recovery from the comfort of home. In the mirror, I caught a glimpse of the shirt I had thrown on this morning in the dark.
Purple with little silver sparkles that spelled out B-E-L-I-E-V-E.
What I do believe? I believe that God was with us every moment, holding me and my precious boy. I believe He directed the staff with His wisdom, and that He sent many to minister to a troubled mother’s heart. And I believe that sometimes it is quite blessed to receive!
My prayer is that in the chaos that life throws our way, we will learn how to better receive from the heart of God and the hands and feet He sends our way!
Blessings,
Lesson Three Complete
I don’t know about you, but God has to remind me often, especially in the hard times, that he’s with me and those I love. I know it’s true, but sometimes it is so hard to believe. How When you’re in the midst of chaos, how do you hang on to what you believe about God? What special needs lessons have you learned? Leave a comment so we can learn from you!
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Wow, Rebekah this brought tears to my eyes and spoke to my heart in so many way. Praying for you and your sweet boy!!
Wow, Rebekah this brought tears to my eyes and spoke to my heart in so many way. Praying for you and your sweet boy!!
Too often we worry about not being a “burden” especially when we perceive others’ burdens to be greater than ours. We are all special in His sight. Thanks for the reminder.
Too often we worry about not being a “burden” especially when we perceive others’ burdens to be greater than ours. We are all special in His sight. Thanks for the reminder.
Rachel,
Thanks for your comment. Allowing others to give to us can be so hard. You’re so right. Balance is key in all of it.
Jolene
Rachel,
Thanks for your comment. Allowing others to give to us can be so hard. You’re so right. Balance is key in all of it.
Jolene
I enjoyed reading all three of Rebekah’s posts and can relate to this last one as my husband and I are both involoved in serving in the music ministry at our church! Sometimes it can be overwhelming to try to balance it all and there is a danger of neglecting my own needs. But I am so thankful for the people the Lord sends to encourage us along the way and, as Rebekah pointed out, its not only okay–but a blessing–to receive! Thanks for this post and great reminder!
I enjoyed reading all three of Rebekah’s posts and can relate to this last one as my husband and I are both involoved in serving in the music ministry at our church! Sometimes it can be overwhelming to try to balance it all and there is a danger of neglecting my own needs. But I am so thankful for the people the Lord sends to encourage us along the way and, as Rebekah pointed out, its not only okay–but a blessing–to receive! Thanks for this post and great reminder!