Satan Found Another Window

I’ve actually had a really great week overall. My nerve pain has stayed under control. Despite anything I’ve eaten or how much I’ve had on my shoulders. However, I should know by now that Satan is always looking for another window to knock my down.

I usually never lift anything more than five pounds per Doctor’s orders. However, Wednesday night I thought I would help put up some metal chairs up after a leadership Christmas party. I never lifted more than two chairs at a time. Yesterday morning I really thought I dodged a bullet after a really good night’s sleep. Then around 7:30pm last night I suddenly couldn’t bend forward at all without breathtaking pain.

I took muscle relaxers and got another good nights sleep. However, I woke up this morning with the same breathtaking pain. Like a good while back the muscle strain feels trapped in my lower back. Feels like a big block of metal is sitting in my lower back. I can’t take off my own pants, socks or shoes without taking my own breath away.

Fortunately, I still have 48 hours before I have to preach on Sunday morning. I know all I can do physically is be still, rest and wait for relief. However, I also know that prayer can accelerate things. Sadly this stuff can sometimes worry me more than my normal nerve pain. Especially when I never know what is going on exactly in my lower back and will I need another shot soon. Just keep me in your prayers and I will do the same for all of you. My back may feel broken, but I honestly feel completely at peace. After another muscle relaxer and epsom salt bath I should be able to rest some more soon. 🙏

“The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus be with you. Romans 16:20