Spiritually surviving chronic illness

By Dawna M. Stevens

Published: Monday, July 11 2011 6:30 a.m. MDT

Summary

The Book of Mormon teaches that not only did the Savior take upon himself our sins, but he also experienced our pains, suffering and physical illnesses. What is our part in all of this suffering?

I learned it's OK to accept help from others, but I also learned that there is always something we can give back, no matter how simple. Without giving service, it is too easy to become centered on our own problems. It is easier for the Spirit to buoy us up when we are concerned about others. Our prayers and the scriptures give us strength from deep within that we had no idea that we possessed.

Yet, there is also a need for balance, and we need to be wise enough to know what we are capable of doing by following this counsel: "Do not run faster or labor more than you have strength and means provided ... but be diligent unto the end" (Doctrine and Covenants 10:4).

These type of experiences can lead us to greater faith, and in turn the Lord is able to use us as tools in his work.

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Burnham

Bountiful, Utah

Keeping busy sure seems to be the answer and not thinking about ourselves so much. I do genealogy research and provide our ward with cards for the temple. I broke my back in two places two years ago, along with 3 ribs and injured both legs and this More..

8:02 a.m. July 11, 2011
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