Incapacity has impacted and afflicted me for decades. Years of having M.E and other chronic illnesses has stopped me from normal functioning and activity. 

Over time, as I’ve grown to accept and embrace my limitations, I’ve learnt there are blessings to be found in a slowed down, tortoise or snail’s pace life that has time for rest and sacred noticing. 

A slowed down life 

we’re not all nimble and quick

some us are weak and sick

we’re not all fit and strong

some of us just crawl along

we’re not all able to be employed 

when our health has been destroyed 

society seems to expect 

only the active get respect

they’re seen as the doers and workers

we’re seen as the losers and shirkers 

yet in the eyes of Jesus

we’re valued and precious 

no less worthy in his sight 

we’re not the left behind

he carries our infirmities 

he gives us hope and peace

we can hold our heads up high

as his dearly beloved child 

we are called to rest in his grace

slowed to see the beauty of each day

— Joy Lenton @SacredEchoes