Three years ago,I underwent an esophagectomy—a perilous 8-hour surgery where I was put in a 24-hour coma. Subsequently, I spent a week in the ICU and returned home reliant on a feeding tube for the following 4 months. The path to recovery was difficult and demanded both vulnerability and resilience. The fear that gripped me on the morning of the procedure was overwhelming although I had already surrendered my fears to God. In that surrender, all that remained was trust.
It hasn’t always been easy but throughout my life, sometimes I have had to step out on faith knowing that if I can trust God even if I am afraid, he will take care of things. His unwavering protection and provision have become constants in my life, illuminating even the darkest moments. Rather than seeing each trial as a stumbling block, each trial becomes an opportunity to lean on faith, knowing that new beginnings await.