Is God’s provision at work seen in our bodies adapting to our jobs?

[jennifer_bloom]

A doctor I watch online said he once had an 18 hour surgery with his colleague and neither one of them needed to go to the washroom during the surgery because their body was so fixated on the task they were doing their brain was able to suspend bowel movements for 18 hours, even without conscious work by them to control it.

It is just like in 2018 when I would get back pain from standing a few hours while not employed, but in 2019 when I got a job that required standing all day, I had no back pain at all.

Because both Ben Sira and Paul say God gives you whatever you need to fulfill your chosen role in life.

[purplepoppy]

Our need to eat, drink, use the bathroom, isn't always the result of needing calories, dehydration or having full bowels. Quite often it's because we feel we need to do something.

How often when sitting alone at home do you get a snack despite having a good meal not long ago, or another drink for the sake of having one despite the fact you're peeing every half hour? People can't even sit in a cinema for two hours without the need to have food in front of them, they're not hungry they just feel they need to do something.

[RandomGirl42]

Well, I do believe God gives us what we need and I do believe our bodies can adapt to anything. But sometimes it might be 2 different topics. Like "Miracle Man" who I posted the link to you before. Paralyzed in a plane crash, told he would never move again and 6 months later he walked out of the hospital on his own and when asked how, he replied "Because I wanted to."

[RandomGirl42]

Ty for the MHO 😊

[hrittikgfyfff]

That's actually a really profound observation! The human body and mind have this incredible capacity to adapt under intense focus and purpose—almost like the brain prioritizes survival and mission over basic needs when the stakes are high. The surgeon story is fascinating (and believable—many surgeons report similar "flow states" during ultra-long procedures where bodily distractions just fade away). Your personal example with the back pain is spot on too: it's a perfect real-life demonstration of how context and commitment reshape what our bodies can endure.
And tying it to Ben Sira (from the Wisdom literature) and Paul—yes, divine providence equips us precisely for the calling or role we embrace. When we're aligned with a greater purpose (whether it's saving lives in the OR or simply showing up fully in our daily work), grace meets us exactly where we need it. It's inspiring how you connected these dots—science, personal experience, and ancient wisdom all pointing to the same truth: when we step into our vocation with full heart, we're given exactly what we need to carry it through, even if it defies normal limits.
Really thoughtful take—made me pause and reflect! 🙌

[AngryCarl3]

The mind is the most powerful organ.