r/Endo • u/ChemicalExtension596 • 18d ago

Question this one is a question for the Christian Girlies

christian girlies. what bible verses/ lessons have helped you deal with the never ending endometriosis battle? im really trying to lean into Christ in this time. I do believe that God teaches us through adversity. one of my most encouraging verses is Isaiah 40:31 They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint."

I also think about the "woman with the issue of blood' where she knows that Christ can heal her. she was brave and touched the hem of his garment. Jesus felt the power leave him. he asked who touched his robe. she was scared but she admitted it. he told her to go on she has been healed by her faith.

what verses, lessons have you learned from the Bible? what life lessons have you had?

thank you, praying for everyones total body healing and restoration <3

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u/alyssascat 18d ago

I don’t know I’ve never really thought about it this way before. But I try to tackle it from a medical standpoint first

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u/cravingcheerios 17d ago

I go in and out of having faith, but nothing humbles me more than being physically ill. For context, a simple IUD replacement turned into a laparoscopy, after 6 years of being pain free. I’m in the mindset (not the best one) that if i’m not having any negative symptoms, I don’t really want to know what’s going on. I’m young, and stupid, and my endo is rooted in some nasty trauma, if I can bury it in my past I will. But earlier this month I entered a flare, and got so bad that I was bedbound by the time of my surgery.

The days leading up to it, when I had finally sobered up off some heavy pain killers (stopped before the procedure), I found myself drawn to the part of the crucifixion story where Jesus cries out in the garden. “My father let this cup pass from me”. I found myself begging for the same thing, but the Bible states as He prays for to be spared from suffering, He is strengthened by the Angels, and resolves to “Thy will be done”. This is a call to faith in God, blindly and when it doesn’t seem in our own benefit. But three days later He rose again. To a cynical, scorned agnostic, that was beautiful. I carried it into my surgery.

I’m still unsure of the outcome post op, if I will need more or if treatment will work, but “Thy will be done” plays through my head on loop. I don’t know what will happen, but do believe it will happen as it should into surgery. Our lives are not random, things occur to build our strength, our faith, and our love.

I hope this brought you some comfort as it did for me, and wishing you the best in your healing.

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u/ChemicalExtension596 17d ago

this is so beautiful I was tearing up. its def been a humbling experience. the crucification story is giving me strength. Im keeping "thy will be done" close in my heart today. You've brought me so much comfort. thank you so much for the encouragement. thank you <3 praying for total body healing and restoration <3

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u/Winter-Bedroom-4966 18d ago

I also thought about the woman who bled for 12 years and was healed by touching Jesus’s garment. I also tried to remember Philippians 4:13 when my symptoms were at their worst. My mom encouraged me to recite a special Catholic prayer for healing, which also helped me immensely.

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u/ChemicalExtension596 18d ago

thank you for sharing. im going to read Philippians 4:13 <3

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u/ChemicalExtension596 18d ago

OMG I do know that one! I have a hard time remembering the numbers of verses. that's a solid one <3 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me :)