The human spirit can endure a sick body, but who can bear a crushed spirit? – Proverbs 18:14

I’m recovering from abdominal surgery right now and I’m out of commission for a month. Wow. What a wakeup call. This proverb just gives me motivation to remain positive in the face of this challenge. For me, the challenge is sitting still and not zipping up and down I-95 in my little black Volvo to my next speaking engagement, networking event or hangout spot to meet up with friends.

During these trying times the thing that sustains me is my hope in God and the example of Jesus Christ. My spirits are boosted every day when I review the things Jesus did and how much He loves me. So even though I’m not working a lot – the way I like to, even though I’m not traveling as much as before I’m still content. I’m able to joke, laugh, converse. My spirit isn’t crushed. In fact it’s renewed.

How’s your spirit today?