The Battle Never Ends

Battling with chronic pain day after day can be so exhausting. In fact, it can be quite discouraging. It sucks the joy out of so many things. No matter where you go unfortunately your body goes with you. Unfortunately, you can’t take a break from a battle that is living within you.

Seems my physical struggles always come in so many different forms. I went several weeks with no major nerve pain but debilitating back pain. After steroid injections drastically helped my back pain, my nerve pain came right back in rare form.

I get so tired of dealing with constant discomfort. I can completely understand why so many do whatever possible to numb their pain. Apart from my faith and the strength God provides, I would definitely do the same thing.

Just like the most suffering prophet Job I know my faith is being purposely tested. I thank God that He has not taken my wife or my children from me. I would much rather carry this pain than see any of them in similar pain.

Practically every night I just have to wait on my nerve pain to settle. Realize, I write these things when I’m in the eye of my daily hurricane. That way I can most accurately and compassionately connect with others. Many who read this know exactly what I’m talking about. You have a similar struggle that keeps you on your knees. You and I just have to keep casting all our cares upon the Lord. Somehow, some way God always carries us forward.

“Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you.” 1 Peter 5:7