The Overcomer Life
Hello, friends!
Welcome to a glimpse of my life. In this section, you will see me open up and be real about my struggles.
… with food allergies.
… with chronic illness.
… with other struggles I face.
… and, being human with lovely emotions and up/down’s.
over·comer
1. to get the better of in a struggle or conflict; conquer; defeat: to overcome the enemy.
2. to prevail over (opposition, a debility, temptations, etc.); surmount: to overcome one’s weaknesses.
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Looking Intently At Our Lives
Sometimes, our grief to our trials or illness can overwhelm us soo tremendously! I watched “I Still Believe” tonight. I sobbed uncontrollably for the entire two hours. Suffering with chronic illness is very difficult. There, often, aren’t words to sum up what a person (even a true follower of our Savior Jesus Christ) can experience.… Continue reading
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My Heart: “Erm, Sorry. Did I Say That Aloud?”
I think, the title says it all. Doesn’t it? I often say things without thinking. It’s not intentional, but tonight was one of those nights – where “it slipped”. When you stand up and state “I haven’t been to service in roughly a year,” how many folks will take notice of such a statement and… Continue reading
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Devotion: Honest, But Desperate
Can I be honest? If walking out of a doctor’s appointment after 30 seconds wasn’t social Siberia, I would have today. There was just something about this appointment, that made it worse than the rest. I say all that to say: I want to ask you something that my Uber driver asked me on my… Continue reading
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Devotion: Good Out of Bad
Life is hard. We need to be able to weep with our Mighty God about our difficulties, so we can begin to see how He is working, with fresh eyes as we grieve with the reminded that our Savior Jesus is grieving too. Confession: I don’t like being sick, but there is something very beautiful… Continue reading
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Truth in Trials: Joy Stealing Comparison
Whenever I am enduring something, I try to keep a Bible verse on hand. So far, I have utilized two particular Bible verses to reach me in my time of need. But, the second one is far easier to remember. My sister had a baby this week. While it is exciting to know this new… Continue reading
About Me
My name is Stacey. This is my favorite space on the web. Gracefully Overcoming has become my outlet as I learn to cope with multiple chronic illnesses. It is where my trials and faith in Christ come together.
Gracefully Overcoming 