Keys To Coping

I’ve been in bed all day long. The root of all my nerve damage in my lower back keeps making everything unenjoyable. Fortunately, a hot heating pad or hot bath is able to keep the pain under control. However, the moment I take the heat off the pain comes rushing back.

I don’t always know exactly why my pain has returned. So, I have to go through a checklist of things that have proven to make things worse. Diet, exercise, stretching, water intake, stress, sleep, life balance, and even my spinal cord stimulator can all contribute to my pain.

Unfortunately, there is typically no quick fix with this level of pain. However, I’ve got to proactively do anything I can while trusting God for everything I can’t. One thing I know God is telling me is “settle down my child and rest in me. Don’t worry about anything and be prayerful about everything. Remember all that I’ve done in the past as you trust me with the present and future.” I have full confidence that God will ease this discomfort in due time. 🙏

“The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.” Exodus 14:14

“Be still and know that I am God.” Psalm 46:10