What you see here is the CPM
(Continuous Passive Motion) machine that I've been hooked to several
hours per day since my knee surgery in mid-December. When I was too
tired to exercise, this machine did it for me. And yes, that is my
leg in the machine. It moved back and forth stretching my leg to
increase my knee's range of motion.
With every movement the muscles and
ligaments pulled tight, then tighter again. It hurt, but when is
growth without its pain?
In the Bible, God admonishes us to grow
in faithfulness (2 Corinth 9:10), in Christ (Eph 4:15), in love (1
Thes 3:2), in perfection (Heb 6:1), in his word (1 Peter 2:2), and in
grace and mercy (2 Peter 3:18). In other words, a stagnant life is
unpleasing to God.
I believe we can apply this to the
gifts he gives us as well: music, writing, and the work of our hands.
If we sit and do nothing, nothing will be accomplished. If we don't
try—and sometime fail—we'll never learn how do to do things
better.
Your turn: When did God last stretch
you and how did you grow from it?
Great post, Jennie and I'm so glad you're recovering so well. As you continue to improve and stretch, may God give you the flexibility of Gumby!
ReplyDeleteThank you Reba!
DeleteYeah, I've noticed there's no growth without pain. But once we're on the other side, it's awesome!
ReplyDeleteBoy are you right, Pat. Thank you for stopping by.
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