Eleven Years Later
Another Day Along the Way
Tuesday, March 6, 2007
Another day,
Eleven years can disappear quickly. Or slowly. Often, the rapid pace and slow marathons occur simultaneously. As I glance back and recall what occurred in my life eleven years ago, it feels like yesterday. It also feels like a former life.
As I wrote in Changing My Mind:
"Whatever your condition, join the journey. Enter the experience. Be aware of reality. As you critique and confess and compare, here is the dare. Stare at me and my life to see where you are. Think of receiving help from others, of giving more when there is nothing there to give, of living. Really living." (Changing My Mind, Chris Maxwell)
My neurologist remembers:
"You were a fighter. I always say you are stubborn but I mean that as a compliment. You weren't going to let it, or anybody, tear you down." (Changing My Mind, Chris Maxwell)
My family and my friends look back and remember. I appreciate the notes, the encouragement, the love. I am grateful that I've been accepted.
Jesus spoke truth we all need to remember:
(Matthew 5:3, The Message)
"You're blessed when you're at the end of your rope. With less of you there is more of God and his rule."
The apostle and author Paul worded his confession powerfully:
(2 Corinthians 12:9, NIV)
But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me.
You? Us? After evaluating your accomplishments, reviewing your personality profile, and checking on your investments, glance at yourself. The real you, the hidden you, the no-one-can-know-this-side-of-me you. Think about that person. Pray and confess and request God's help. And, please, do not fight your weakness alone. Help can be found by those who seek it.
Trust me. I remember. And I pray we all become stronger and more in love with God during the next eleven years. Time will not slow down.
Along the way,
Chris Maxwell
Prayer Surrendered: Dear God. I give You thanks. I often ignore Your might. I let You leave my sight. For now, for this moment, I notice. Your faithfulness, Your ongoing and never stopping gush of glorious faithfulness, Your stormy and magnificent might of consistent faithfulness: I notice it. And I need it. So, today, I give praise to my Faithful Father, Friend and Healer. (Changing My Mind, Chris Maxwell)
CELEBRATE ELEVEN YEARS OF GOD'S MERCY; ORDER THE BOOK "CHANGING MY MIND":
www.chrismaxwellweb.com
1-800-541-1376
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1932776052/002-4833070-0710401?v=glance&n=283155&n=507846&s=books&v=glance
COMMENTS ABOUT CHRIS MAXWELL'S BOOK "CHANGING MY MIND"
"I knew Chris Maxwell before his illness, but he became my best friend after he began the slow road to recovery. The man I know today is more like Jesus-all because he faced an incredibly difficult physical challenge without ever doubting the Father's love.
This is a journal of his remarkable journey to find healing after a brain injury. You may never suffer from the effects of encephalitis, as Chris did, but we all face life-crippling weaknesses that can sideline us from God's true purpose. Whatever your personal struggle is-physical disability, emotional dysfunction, sexual brokenness or unfortunate life circumstances-Chris' insights will inspire you to press beyond the pain to reach victory." (J. Lee Grady, Editor, Charisma Magazine)
Tuesday, March 6, 2007
Another day,
Eleven years can disappear quickly. Or slowly. Often, the rapid pace and slow marathons occur simultaneously. As I glance back and recall what occurred in my life eleven years ago, it feels like yesterday. It also feels like a former life.
As I wrote in Changing My Mind:
"Whatever your condition, join the journey. Enter the experience. Be aware of reality. As you critique and confess and compare, here is the dare. Stare at me and my life to see where you are. Think of receiving help from others, of giving more when there is nothing there to give, of living. Really living." (Changing My Mind, Chris Maxwell)
My neurologist remembers:
"You were a fighter. I always say you are stubborn but I mean that as a compliment. You weren't going to let it, or anybody, tear you down." (Changing My Mind, Chris Maxwell)
My family and my friends look back and remember. I appreciate the notes, the encouragement, the love. I am grateful that I've been accepted.
Jesus spoke truth we all need to remember:
(Matthew 5:3, The Message)
"You're blessed when you're at the end of your rope. With less of you there is more of God and his rule."
The apostle and author Paul worded his confession powerfully:
(2 Corinthians 12:9, NIV)
But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me.
You? Us? After evaluating your accomplishments, reviewing your personality profile, and checking on your investments, glance at yourself. The real you, the hidden you, the no-one-can-know-this-side-of-me you. Think about that person. Pray and confess and request God's help. And, please, do not fight your weakness alone. Help can be found by those who seek it.
Trust me. I remember. And I pray we all become stronger and more in love with God during the next eleven years. Time will not slow down.
Along the way,
Chris Maxwell
Prayer Surrendered: Dear God. I give You thanks. I often ignore Your might. I let You leave my sight. For now, for this moment, I notice. Your faithfulness, Your ongoing and never stopping gush of glorious faithfulness, Your stormy and magnificent might of consistent faithfulness: I notice it. And I need it. So, today, I give praise to my Faithful Father, Friend and Healer. (Changing My Mind, Chris Maxwell)
CELEBRATE ELEVEN YEARS OF GOD'S MERCY; ORDER THE BOOK "CHANGING MY MIND":
www.chrismaxwellweb.com
1-800-541-1376
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1932776052/002-4833070-0710401?v=glance&n=283155&n=507846&s=books&v=glance
COMMENTS ABOUT CHRIS MAXWELL'S BOOK "CHANGING MY MIND"
"I knew Chris Maxwell before his illness, but he became my best friend after he began the slow road to recovery. The man I know today is more like Jesus-all because he faced an incredibly difficult physical challenge without ever doubting the Father's love.
This is a journal of his remarkable journey to find healing after a brain injury. You may never suffer from the effects of encephalitis, as Chris did, but we all face life-crippling weaknesses that can sideline us from God's true purpose. Whatever your personal struggle is-physical disability, emotional dysfunction, sexual brokenness or unfortunate life circumstances-Chris' insights will inspire you to press beyond the pain to reach victory." (J. Lee Grady, Editor, Charisma Magazine)
