Have you ever been so excited about something that you found yourself stumbling and bumbling over the scripture you wanted to quote? To my chagrin, it happened to me once again!
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| Have you ever been so excited about something that the scripture you wanted to quote in your reel - just went poof? |
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Memory is a funny thing. We take it for granted until a sudden bump throws the whole system out of alignment. Recovering from a concussion is a quiet, invisible journey. On the outside, you look perfectly fine. On the inside, your brain is working double-time just to rebuild the pathways that handle simple, everyday recall. It takes patience, prayer, and a lot of grace to navigate the days when a thought is right on the tip of your tongue, only to vanish into thin air.
The Invisible Frustration of the Grey Hair Trap
There is a unique sting that comes with navigating a brain injury later in life. However, when you have grey hair, people rarely stop to consider that you are actively healing from a physical trauma. Instead, they jump straight to conclusions. They assume you are simply going dotty, losing your edge, or experiencing standard age-related decline.
This kind of ageism can be incredibly isolating. It minimizes the real, hard work you are putting in every single day to regain your cognitive stamina. Fighting your way back from brain fog requires immense mental effort. Having your struggles dismissed as a permanent "senior moment" adds an unnecessary layer of discouragement to an already challenging road. Yet, walking with the Ruach HaKodesh teaches us to look past human assumptions and find our validation in the Creator instead.
Many people also falsely assume that an acquired brain injury heals faster than it actually does. Acquired brain injuries through concussions and other sources can have ramifications for many years. The Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center (MSKTC), operated by the American Institutes for Research® (AIR®), has many excellent resources that are useful for people living with Traumatic Brain Injury. If you or a loved one are struggling to train your brain after a brain injury, you might want to check out some of their resources.
The Moment Everything Went Poof!
That brings me back to my recent video walkthrough. I was sharing a small testimony about a practical financial tool that had brought some timely relief to my budget. I was so full of joy and eagerness to share this little ray of light that my excitement completely overwhelmed my processing system. My inner radio turned up to full volume, and the exact scripture I wanted to use to ground the message went completely poof!
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| When cognitive fatigue sets in, sometimes you just have to laugh, look in the Book, and find grace in the journey! |
I stumbled completely on the reference and could not pull it up from memory on my own. Thankfully, the digital body of Christ has left an incredible trail of breadcrumbs. It was thanks to the words of fellow believers who have faithfully shared and catalogued the scriptures online that I was able to track down the exact passage I was hunting for: Proverbs 20:12.
“The hearing ear and the seeing eye, ADONAI has made them both.”
(Proverbs 20:12 TLV)
This verse hits completely differently when you are recovering from a neurological injury. You realize with deep humility that every single spark of clear vision, every moment of sharp hearing, and every successful memory recall is a direct, miraculous gift from our Heavenly Father. He is the one who knits those pathways back together.
He also equips our "seeing eyes" to spot practical help when we need it most. The reason for my original excitement in that video was discovering a Canadian rewards platform called Babki. For those of us quietly working to pay down debts on a tight budget, finding an honest platform is rare. Unlike apps that penalize you for wanting real cash, this site allows direct bank transfers with point values completely on par with standard gift cards. It was a tiny, real-world reminder that our Father cares about our everyday stability.
If you would like to see the video where my memory took that joyful little detour, or if you are looking for a frugal way to stretch your budget from home, you can watch the walkthrough below.
I am deeply grateful for your presence, your digital companionship, and your continued prayers on this journey.
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Let's Hear From You!
- Have you ever experienced an invisible injury where people misjudged your struggles based entirely on your appearance or age?
- How do you stay encouraged and keep your eyes fixed on gratitude when cognitive fatigue sets in?
- Leave a comment down below and share your thoughts with our community!
About the Author
Sister Su is a survivor through her Saviour and has been blessed to see many miracles in her life. Currently digging her way out from under a mountain of debt while battling chronic illness, she dreams of one day earning her doctorate in practical theology.
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