Life has a funny way of teaching us lessons.
Often, these lessons come disguised as struggles, hardships, and survival. For many years, I found myself caught in a relentless cycle of just trying to get by, unaware that this constant state of survival was actually a form of spiritual warfare.
I was living in survival mode. The focus constantly on making it through each day, one battle at a time. It's about keeping your head above water when it feels like you're drowning in the challenges life throws at you. But this mindset, while necessary at times, can become a distraction. It keeps us from seeing the deeper areas of our lives that desperately need healing. Healing is defined as "to make well again."
But what does wellness even look like when you've never truly experienced it? If you've spent your entire life in survival mode, it's hard to envision a state of being where you're not constantly on guard, not perpetually bracing for the next wave of hardship. How do you work towards healing when your daily fight is consumed by the need to survive? Survival is the experience or state of continuing to live in spite of everything. It's a relentless push to keep moving forward, no matter the cost.
But healing, on the other hand, requires something more. It requires intention and insight. It demands that we break away from this cycle of "serial survivalism." Why is this important?
Because our healed selves are capable of fully embracing the power, anointing, and fullness of life that God has for us. When we're stuck in survival mode, we can't sustain the promise, purpose, and fruitfulness that He intends for us. Survival might keep us afloat, but it doesn't allow us to thrive.
And thriving is what we are meant for. I was made to be broken. This is a truth I've come to accept.
My experiences, my struggles, and my survival have shaped me. But I wasn't made to stay that way. I wasn't made to remain in a perpetual state of just getting by. I was made to heal, to grow, and to flourish. Healing is not a destination but a journey. It's about recognizing the parts of us that are broken and taking intentional steps towards making them well again. It's about understanding that while survival has its place, it should not be our permanent residence.
As I reflect on my journey, I realize that the first step towards healing was acknowledging that I needed it. I had to see beyond my daily struggles and recognize the deeper wounds that needed attention. This required me to pause, to be still, and to listen to what my heart and spirit were telling me. I had to break away from the mindset of survival and embrace the promise of a more abundant life. This wasn't easy. It required faith, patience, and a willingness to confront uncomfortable truths about myself. But it was worth it. In this process, I discovered a new kind of strength—a strength that comes from being whole and well. A strength that doesn't just endure but flourishes. This is the life that God has for us. A life not just of survival, but of thriving. So, if you find yourself stuck in survival mode, take a moment to reflect. Ask yourself what areas of your life need healing. Embrace the journey of becoming well.
Remember, you were made to be broken, but you were not made to stay that way. Healing is possible, and it starts with you.
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