One week ago I tested positive for COVID. It hit me pretty hard this time – fever, chills, body aches, cough – a little bit of everything. It left me feeling totally wiped out. I finally started feeling better over the weekend, but was still pretty weak when I went to work yesterday morning. Then we got clobbered!
The patients kept coming in one-after-the-other and sometimes in packs of 4 or 5. COVID, colds, injuries, blood clots, anxiety – the normal jumble of complaints which make up any day at an urgent care. It’s always a challenge when we’re this busy, but when you’re feeling lousy yourself it makes for a long day.
I sent up several prayers for strength throughout the day and God gave me the extra boost I needed to make it through. We ended up with 32 patients, the most we’ve seen since this clinic opened. In spite of being that busy, things went well and we only got out about 30 minutes late.
The truth is, I know I couldn’t have made it through yesterday, and have things go as well as they did, without having God to lean on. He pulled me through. I guess that’s what He meant when he said to Paul, “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” (2 Corinthians 12:9 NLT). Well, I was feeling pretty weak yesterday, but God’s power pulled me through.
No matter what challenges you’re facing today and no matter how inadequate you feel about meeting them, if you will ask God for help He will provide the power you need to make it through. “God’s weakness is stronger than the greatest of human strength.” (1 Corinthians 1:25). With God on our side we have everything we need.
God bless and have a wonderful day!