Highs -n- Lows Living with the Disease

We all have hidden changes and struggles we deal with.  Mine include the swelling, the pain, the itching, not being able to work like I would like to and the way I dress when I go out...keeping every part of my body covered, during all seasons.  I use uv facial cream and makeup.  My hair, scalp and skin are very dry and itchy. My hands get cracks and calluses

My brain doesn't work...is it due to the diseases or the medication used to treat those diseases?

These changes are so frustrating because I know what I used to be able to do.  Trying to pull out words to tell you where I'm going or what I'm doing can be difficult.  When holding a conversation with others I pause to pull out the right words. The words aren't there when I want or need them. :-( 

For the most part, the physical struggles I have from the DM and Lupus are not all that noticeable to most people- which can make it difficult for others to understand.   I struggle going up the stairs and I get winded when walking or carrying things.  Since I was first diagnosed and treated these symptoms have improved.

These are all major changes in my life but even with these changes and struggles I appreciate all I can do...

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Today's Bible Study

Our Time
Read | Ephesians 5:15-17

The way you use your time reveals your values, priorities, and beliefs about what is true and worthwhile. As a good steward of this fleeting gift, you can make the most of your time by . . .

• Receiving Christ as your personal Savior. Any portion of life spent outside of God’s will is wasted time. The only way you will ever reach your true potential and experience genuine peace and prosperity is by personally knowing the One who created you.

• Praying. The greatest timesaver is prayer. As you seek God’s mind con-cerning your schedule or decisions, prayer acts like a compass in your life. With respect to time and energy, no one has ever been more efficient than Jesus Christ. He consistently recognized that the most valuable way He could use His time was to find a solitary place and commune with the Father.

• Discovering God’s plan for your life and walking daily in His will. A believer who knowingly disobeys the Lord will be miserable and ineffective. There is no way to maximize your effectiveness if you are struggling against God or have become so hardened to His voice that you no longer hear Him.

• Writing a mission statement for your life. As the Creator, God knows the plans He has for you. So ask about His desires, and then take the time to summarize how you intend to use the remainder of your earthly days. If you stick to the plan God has helped you set, you will find that your time will be invested rather than simply “spent.”

 Looking Forward to Another Great Day...