I recently read Micah Parsons’ post following his injury, and it genuinely stopped me in my tracks. Not because of the injury itself, but because of how he responded. Here is what he wrote:
“I may be sidelined, but I am not defeated. This injury is my greatest test—a moment God allowed to strengthen my testimony. I believe He walks with me through this storm and chose me for this fight because He knew my heart could carry it. I’m deeply grateful to the organization and my teammates for their unwavering support, love, and belief in me during this season. I trust His timing, His plan, and His purpose. I will rise again. I love y’all.”
Those words are powerful. Not because they ignore the pain, but because they reveal where his heart went first—faith, trust, and gratitude.
If I’m being honest, on a personal level, this challenged me. When things go wrong in my own life, my first reaction isn’t always faith. Too often, I move toward fear and doubt before I move toward trusting God. Reading Micah’s words reminded me that faith isn’t just something we talk about when life is good—it’s something we practice when life gets hard.
Here are three important lessons I pulled from his response that I believe apply to all of us.
1. Start With God, Not Fear
When adversity hits, it’s easy to panic or complain. Fear is loud, and doubt shows up quickly. But Micah’s response shows the power of starting with God. He acknowledged the hardship, but he didn’t let it define him. Instead, he trusted that God was walking with him through the storm. Faith doesn’t deny the difficulty—it chooses to trust God in the middle of it.
2. Trust That God Has Purpose In The Pain
One of the most powerful parts of Micah’s message is his confidence that God allowed this moment for a reason. That doesn’t mean pain is easy or enjoyable, but it reminds us that God is never wasting a season. Even when we don’t understand the “why,” we can trust that God is still working, shaping, and preparing us for what’s next.
3. Choose Gratitude Even When It’s Hard
Gratitude in adversity is not natural—but it is transformational. Instead of focusing on what he lost, Micah expressed gratitude for the people around him and the support he received. Gratitude shifts our perspective. It reminds us that even in hard moments, God has not left us empty-handed.
This post reminded me that faith isn’t proven in comfort—it’s revealed in adversity. We won’t always respond perfectly, and that’s okay. But moments like this encourage us to pause, reflect, and ask ourselves a simple question: when things go wrong, where do I start?
My hope is that we would start with faith more often. That we would trust God sooner. And that even in trials, we would believe He is still present, still working, and still worthy of our trust.
