Lift Me Up Please

Monday night and all day Tuesday have been very rough. This time my greatest pain is coming from an unexpected direction. Monday I went fishing and really enjoyed some much needed quiet time with God. Then, came another rib cracking moment.

Two years ago, I fractured a rib on my left side twice in a six month period. Bone density scans revealed I had the early stages of osteoporosis. This made my bones so fragile that just stretching forward fractured my rib. On Monday history repeated itself while I was reaching over some stuff in the boat. This time it feels like a couple ribs on my right side are fractured. Breathtaking rib pain has held me hostage the past 36 hours.

Praise God my quarterly steroid injection in my lower back went great this morning. I’ve been icing my back and my ribs around the clock. However, I can already tell this rib pain is not letting up any time soon. It’s all I can do to find any position that allows me to rest.

Now, I’m no rookie at experiencing such pain. What I hate is the timing of this struggle. I have so many critical ministry situations God has led me to help with right now. I need divine strength and breakthrough pain relief asap.

I have a virtual appointment with my endocrinologist this Thursday afternoon. Then, we will discuss the best way to handle my osteoporosis. They may have to do some further bone scans to see if things have progressed any further. Then, I will weigh out my options.

Now, I will definitely do whatever I can to improve things. But, some things can only turnaround through prayer. Please pray I can get greater relief and rest. Pray God strengthens me for the things He intends for me to do. I can totally accept my limits, but I just need prayers lifted up for my recovery.

I’m very grateful for all God has helped me overcome and I have no doubt victory is mine through Jesus Christ my Savior and Lord. I really appreciate your prayers and know that I’m praying for you too.

“And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise them up.” James 5:15