I Couldn’t—But God Did

• By candidasullivan
• August 1, 2025
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As I walked this morning, I went on a little trip down memory lane. God showed me where I started. He reminded me of the pain I felt each day. I relived those painful moments with a different perspective, from the person who overcame instead of just the one who endured.

I remembered how much my body hurt and how it hurt when others hugged me. Each morning, I scooted to the edge of my bed and prayed for the strength to stand and endure whatever I encountered that day. Sometimes my legs held me up, and sometimes I fell, but I continued to get back up and try once more.

One evening, I fought the tears as I ate supper with my family. I prayed before every bite because it hurt so badly to raise my arms to feed myself. After I finished eating, I tried to curl my hair because I had an event to attend. Looking at myself in the mirror with tears in my eyes, I wondered how I could drive to the event, speak for an hour, smile, and then drive myself home.

In myself, I couldn’t, but through God, I did.

So many times, I proceeded with faith because that’s all I had. However, every single time I took a step by faith, God was right there with me. Doctor after doctor told me that I wouldn’t get better. It was such a dark time in my life. But God whispered words of hope to me in the darkness. My precious Lord illuminated my struggles with His light.

He encouraged me and increased my faith with each step. I had to believe it was possible before it happened. Every time I fought through the pain and kept going, my faith increased. Every time God showed up and strengthened me in my weakness, my faith increased. Every time I trusted God and followed Him, my faith increased.

The actual battle is in our minds. If we can overcome our fears with faith, God will show up and make things happen for us, according to His will.

Therefore, when we are in the trenches, we need to recall previous battles in our lives and remember how God intervened for us. God is a waymaker. Honestly, He can do more than our minds can even comprehend or dare to imagine.

If you are struggling, ask God for help. He has the strength and encouragement you need.