Sometimes It’s Just Harder

I’ve still been nursing extremely pulled muscles in my lower back. The past 48 hours I’ve iced my back countless times. It’s the only thing that runs out the pain. However, I’ve been miserable anytime I’m not knocked out asleep. Tomorrow will be 6 days I’ve battled this different and extra pain.

I woke up this morning feeling like my pain had been reduced 20-25%. That progress was encouraging, but that feeling was very short lived. Next thing I know my entire body was in total flames again. Whether it be sitting, getting up or lying down it’s all difficult. This time it’s just been harder than many battles before.

While I’ve been hurting the stress just keeps mounting on my shoulders. If this was my first rodeo I would likely panic. Fortunately, I’m still able to borrow faith from countless victories in the past. I’ve just been having to take things hour by hour.

I’m trying my best to keep taking the next right step. I’ve got an appointment tomorrow to get my back adjusted and worked on. Please pray the inflammation keeps reducing. Pray I get relief from my back appointment. Pray God gives me peace, patience, and wisdom. This has nothing to do with my nerve pain. All of that feels under control, but my entire lower back feels like I’ve been kicked relentlessly.

“But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint. Isaiah 40:31