8 Health Steps Forward 

My health has really been struggling lately. Keeping my nerve wrecked body pain free is truly a full time job. From sun up to sun down, I have to calculate every move. I feel like I’m walking on a very thin balance beam with very little room for error. 

For a good while my health was somewhat predictable. However, I’ve hit another major speed bump. I’ve definitely been forced to slow down and make some drastic changes. I’m doing all I can to get my health back on track with God’s help. 

1. I will continue eating and drinking healthier. I’ve lost over 6 pounds since starting my elimination diet 10 days ago. 

1. I’m doing all I can to completely eliminate caffeine intake. It appears to be giving me really bad tremors. I’m not sure what I will use to give me clarity when I need it most. 

1. I plan to only do only what is truly necessary ministry wise moving forward. It’s very hard as a pastor to step back. But, I’m having to do what I can and trust God fully with what I can’t. 

1. I’ve got to get back to consistent walking and stretching. I received a referral for more physical therapy a few months ago that I’ve just got sitting around. Life just seemed to busy to take better care of myself. 

1. I have to get quality rest and relaxation. Resting in bed and resting in Jesus’ arms. My deeper prayer life has already been reactivated.

1. I’ve got to be patient with this recovery process. I know God will turn things around, but waiting patiently is always difficult. I have no doubt this increased pain is purposeful. 

1. I will be going for my first neurologist appointment on December 11th. They will begin testing to see if something new has evolved in my system. I’m just leaving that all in God’s hands. I’m looking forward to my next steroid injection this coming Thursday morning. 

1. I will be deleting my FB App and Messenger App for at least the rest of this month. I’ve got to stay focused on getting healthier day by day. 

I am praying for each of you and I appreciate your prayers for me. 

“And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns.” Philippians 1:6

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