Life is filled with unexpected moments—some beautiful, others incredibly painful. As believers, we hold on to the truth that no matter what comes, God is still sovereign, and His plans are ultimately for our good. Romans 8:28 reminds us:
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”
What followed in my life was a season I never saw coming—but one that God used to deepen my dependence on Him.
In 2023, I experienced two life-altering events that tested my faith, patience, and physical strength.
One morning, after dropping my dad off at the airport—a routine drive I had done countless times—I turned into my neighborhood, just as I always had. But this time, a car came speeding toward me without headlights. The impact was devastating. My car spun. The other car rolled. I was left with six broken bones—my pelvis, back, and rib were fractured—and my life came to a sudden halt.
In an instant, my carefully laid plans vanished. The months ahead turned into a journey of hospitals, healing, and pain management. I had no choice but to surrender control.
Then in November, while putting up Christmas lights, another freak accident struck. I fell from a step stool and landed hard on my right ankle. The break was severe and required surgery, leaving me with a metal plate and five screws. Bedridden again. More plans canceled. More time away from everything I had hoped to enjoy with family and ministry.
Can I explain why this all happened? No.
Did I get some grand revelation in the middle of it all? Honestly, no.
But I clung to the promises of God. I leaned into His Word. I reminded myself daily that God doesn’t waste pain. Even when we don’t understand, He is working behind the scenes—bringing good out of hardship and drawing us closer to Him.
Sometimes the revelation is not in the reason, but in the result: a deeper trust, a clearer voice, a stronger spirit.
And yes—I’ve said it more than once:
“This too shall pass. It may pass like a kidney stone, but it will pass.”
That little bit of humor carried me through more than a few painful days.
I once heard this wisdom:
“Plan your life like you’re going to live to be 100. Live your life like Jesus is coming tomorrow.”
That stayed with me.
We all face trials—physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual. Just as the body can be broken and slowly rebuilt, so can the soul. Healing is a process. It takes time. There are scars. There are adjustments. Even now, my back still aches if I stand too long. I walk with a slight limp.
But I’m walking. I’m serving. I’m moving forward by the grace of God.
To anyone going through their own storm: hold on. Be patient. Trust in the slow, steady work of healing that God is doing in you. He is near to the brokenhearted (Psalm 34:18), and He promises never to leave or forsake you (Hebrews 13:5).
No matter how difficult things look at the moment, don’t lose hope. Keep your peace. Stay patient with long-suffering. One day, you will look back on this and either laugh or use it to help someone else walk through a similar trial. It will become part of your testimony—a teaching and maturing experience that God uses to conform you into the likeness and image of Christ Jesus (Romans 8:29).
Psalm 30:5 says:
“Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning.”
Worrying about something will not change it. Scripture tells us not to worry:
“Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own” (Matthew 6:34).
Sometimes we have to take one day at a time, one hour at a time, or even one minute at a time. If you dwell too much on the future, it can become overwhelming and discouraging.
In those moments, I sing the old hymn:
“One day at a time, sweet Jesus, that’s all I’m asking of You. Just give me the strength to do every day what I have to do.”
And I pray—continually.
There are times when all you can do is whisper prayers under your breath or in your heart. Keep your mind fixed on Christ, and resist the urge to spiral into fear or doubt.
“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”(1 Thessalonians 5:16–18)
This too shall pass.
And when it does, you’ll emerge stronger, wiser, and more rooted in the faithfulness of your God.
You are not alone.
Keep the faith.
Keep walking.
