You will be driven from human society. You will live in the fields with the wild animals, and you will eat grass like a cow. Daniel 4:32 NLT
I’ve been
fortunate with on-your-back experiences.
I’ve only had
one hospital stint. I’ve never broken a limb nor had a surgery that left me
incapacitated or with limited movement. Hardships, trials, and emotional
stressors are another story. Of these on-your-back episodes, I’ve had my fair share.
These types of occurrences have put me on my back emotionally.
Nebuchadnezzar
had an on-your-back, or rather an in-the-field, experience. He was king of the
mighty Babylonian empire, but pride put him out to pasture—literally. As he
surveyed his kingdom—imagining that its greatness was solely because of his
talents and intellect—God reminded him it wasn’t. So he wouldn’t repeat the
same mistake in the future, God gave him a lesson in humility.
When life
places me on my back, there’s only one direction to look—up. Asking why I’m on
my back is always important. If it’s because of circumstances beyond my
control, then I accept it as such. But if my actions have put me where I am,
then that’s a different scenario.
On-my-back
episodes can teach me vital life lessons. They can show up misplaced
priorities, unhealthy relationships, poor decisions, or bad company. What I can
learn is the necessity of rectifying these wrong or unwise situations.
Regardless of
why I’m on my back—whether it’s my fault, someone else’s, or no one else’s—I can
lean on God for strength and comfort. He may choose to leave me there for a
spell—especially if being there is my fault—but he’ll still encourage and
strengthen me while I’m there.
My major
endeavor in an on-your-back incident is determining how I’ll be different once
I’m on my feet again. Will I repeat the same mistake? Will I indulge in the
same lifestyle? Will I associate with the same people? Will God assume a new
place in my life?
When you’re
on the bottom, look up for strength, guidance, and encouragement.
Prayer:
Merciful God, when we find ourselves on our backs, encourage us to look to You
for strength and direction.
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Thankfully, I have not hit the bottom too often, but prayer always has helped me to get back up when I have been laid low. Also, volunteering to help others has helped me rise up and help others. There are so many in need.
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