I’m constantly humbled by people like Joni Eareckson Tada, who have enormous challenges. Their attitudes minister to grumblers like me. Another example is The Outspoken Tulip, DebbieLynne Kespert.
I initially came across DebbieLynne’s blog via Twitter and was quickly captivated by her love for God, despite the considerable trials she and her husband face. While I’ve re-tweeted some of her articles and posted links to them on our Zeteo 3:16 Facebook Page, I wanted to give her more of a formal shout-out here. I’m learning a lot from reading DebbieLynne’s thoughts. I wish I had her faith and courage.
You can read DebbieLynne’s short BIO HERE. Following are excerpts from several profound articles which inspired me, along with the relevant links:
From Needing the Lord isn’t Shameful:
My high school friends didn’t understand that I need Jesus even more than I need my wheelchair. Sin cripples every aspect of my life, preventing me from honoring the Lord as fully as He deserves. So I gladly depend on Him, ashamed of my sin but eternally grateful that He stands close to hold me up.
I’m sure many can relate to this. From Sometimes the Answers Don’t Matter:
The trials John and I have been going through since October seem relentless! And, although I understand God’s sovereignty, I find it difficult not to question Him about that the circumstances He’s ordained for us. I don’t like them and I want relief, so I’d prefer to know what He’s doing so I can learn my lesson and get on with life, thank you very much. (Read the rest of her thoughts!)
In A Woman with Birth Defects looks at Abortion, she writes:
When doctors discovered that I had serious birth defects, they advised my mother to put me in an institution and forget she ever had me. According to them, I’d be a vegetable my entire life.
From The Longings of One Physically Disabled Woman:
I don’t really care about being set free from my disability in heaven, though I know I’ll praise the Lord for that blessing as well. I eagerly await a resurrection body no longer infected by sin. A body free to praise the Lord Jesus Christ with pure motives. A body that can stand before His glory and holiness without flinching in shame. I long to see His face.
What a sobering attitude! Thank you, DebbieLynne.
Beloved, we are God’s children now,
and what we will be has not yet appeared; but we know that when he
appears we shall be like him, because we shall see him as he is.
1 John 3:2
But as it is written: “Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, nor have entered into the heart of man the things which God has prepared for those who love Him.” 1 Cor 2:9
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