Scars

~ My scars are a constant and daily reminder that I cannot live this life on my own. ~ 

As we go through life, we each receive and endure scars whether they be physical, emotional or spiritual. Each of those scars represent an event or an injury along with a lesson learned along the way. God has a reason for each scar we have even though we may not know that reason. God still uses them for His glory, though.

If one were to look at my hands, arms and feet, they would see many scars. With these scars, you may even be able to make out a letter or a shape but it's still just scar tissue. To you it may be just scar tissue but to me, each of these scars represent a surgery and a lesson or two that God taught me through that time of surgery and recovery.

Here are some of the lessons I have learned from my scars:
     The scars on my hands - Those scars remind me that it is only by God's grace that I can play piano, hold a pen to write, crochet, knit or really do anything with my hands.
     The scars on my feet - These scars remind me to thank God everyday for allowing me to walk, drive and live independently. Throughout all the surgeries I have had on my feet, God has taught me that I just rely on Him for my every need.
     All the other scars on my body - These remind me that I must live everyday to the glory and honor of my Lord Jesus Christ. After all, it's only by His grace, love and care that I am able to walk, talk and function in normal society.

This list of lessons is no where near complete. God is still teaching me and reminding me of things from my scars and other medical things in my life.

As I have been meditating on this thought over the last few days, John 15:5 comes to mind: "...for without me ye can do nothing." I am very thankful for the daily reminder God has given me to live for Him. What daily reminders has He given you?