I Needed a Good Cry

Today has not gone as smoothly as I expected. I had hoped to wake up feeling much better than I did yesterday. But it turns out my recent myelogram really stirred up my nervous system. I’ve been feeling buzzing from my spinal cord stimulator in places I’ve never felt it before.

I’ve also felt extremely sore and lightheaded all day. It took all the strength I had just to finish up my Sunday message notes. After that, my body felt like it could collapse. I found myself shaking my head in disbelief after such a tough and intense week.

Earlier, I had the blessing of receiving a call from some prayer warriors at our church. As they prayed over me, it felt like God cried things out of my system. Tears gushed from my soul like an overflowing river. It was exactly what I needed in a moment of emotional distress.

Yes, I’m still very sore and still feeling the impact of yesterday’s procedure. But I also feel God’s love and His peace—the kind of peace only prayer can produce and only God can provide.

My friends, sometimes you just need to cry things out—and have others cry out to God on your behalf. I’m deeply grateful for every prayer that’s been lifted for me. I can feel every single one of them. I’m praying for each of you as well.

“Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7 NLT