Sick. Blech.

I hate being sick. Trying to function at a normal level while feeling absolutely lousy is not a good time! I was more than reminded of that this week while trying to "tough" my way through tests, classes, and work. Trying to figure out which antihistamine/decongestant to take, that I could still function on, proved to be an adventure... I can never remember which ones knock me out and which ones hop me up... Always a fun time.

But I was reminded this week about how God gives us the strength we need, when we need it.

I had a major test on Wednesday that I spent a crazy amount of time studying for, and when I woke up Wednesday morning I felt like the scum of the earth.

I prayed when I got up (more like crawled out of bed), and mom hugged me and prayed with/for me right before I left(while I was doing a wonderful job of acting like a little kid who didn't want to go to school I might add)..

I still felt like crud.

I got to school and somehow made it through my first lab. I was walking across campus to my test when the headache cleared, my eyes stopped watering, and the sneezing stopped (mostly). I was able to make it through my whole class period and take my tests without any major distractions.

No joke, as soon as that class period ended (12:55), my energy level drastically declined and I went back to feeling just as lousy as I had that morning... I still don't feel good... I'm on day #4 of this, and can't seem to kick it no matter how much Vitamin C, antihistamine, and NyQuil I ingest (but not all at the same time ;-))!

All this to say - God gives us the strength we need, when we need it. And sometimes, it's exactly when we need it. I had it for the hour and forty minutes I needed it! I am so thankful for the way He shows Himself to us when we need Him the most =). Just another reminder of His great Love for us.

He gives strength to the weary,

And to him who lacks might He increases power.

Though youths grow weary and tired,

And vigorous young men stumble badly,

Yet those who wait for the Lord

Will gain new strength;

They will mount up with wings like eagles,

They will run and not get tired,

They will walk and not become weary.

(Isaiah 40:29-31)