I know there are a lot of you that deal with chronic pain on a daily basis. It is a way of life, so you can relate to what I am going through. I have been hurting more than normal the last couple of days. I don't want to invoke pity, since I know many go through much worse than what I am. I am just tired of it. Tired of this body hurting.
I have degenerative arthritis in my neck and back, and they are both hurting a little more than normal. The only thing that really gives me any relief is laying flat on my back. I hurt every day, but these past few days have been worse. Whether it is the weather, or just doing more than I should, something has caused it to flair up. Every once in a while it happens, and boy it just knocks me for a loop.
It makes me think of heaven and the day that I finally go there and have no more pain. I can't even imagine! I think other than seeing my Lord and Savior face to face, that the lack of pain, either physical or emotional, will be the most wonderful thing that heaven can offer. Our spiritual bodies will not have to deal with the pain or illnesses, or disease, or any other malfunction they might have. What a wonderful thought! It almost takes the pain away.
As I sit here with the heating pad on my back, I am thankful that I can feel the pain in my back, that I am still able to walk upright, even though I hurt. I can still do most things reasonably well. Someday I may not be able to. I look forward to the day when I am no longer in pain, and being held in the arms of my Heavenly Father. |
|
