It occurred to me several weeks ago and I was reminded again today that I don't have to let pain run my life. As the weather changed here in California, the Osteoarthritis in my knees became nearly unbearable. I refused to have a pity party or to crawl under the covers and hide. Instead I found that giving thanks made my God bigger (Psalm 69:30) and helped me to focus on Him rather than the pain. I also began to apply Galatians 6:7 and sowed a prayer for those I knew were in greater pain than I. Gradually I was distracted from what I was feeling and able to press into a concern for others. I am certainly a work in progress in this regard but I know that overcoming the challenge of persistent pain will be well worth it.
I inserted names and any conditions the Lord brought to my mind in the prayer below. You should do the same, Okay.
Lord, I pray right now for that person or family in excruciating pain, pain that is difficult to bear—physical or emotional pain. I speak relief in the name of Jesus. Let your healing virtues flow, Lord and send the remedy that will restore their peace. Even as I pray Lord, send a wind of refreshment and cause those in pain to sow a prayer into the life of someone in even greater pain than themselves. Thank you for stepping in and turning these situations around in Jesus name, Amen.
I inserted names and any conditions the Lord brought to my mind in the prayer below. You should do the same, Okay.
Lord, I pray right now for that person or family in excruciating pain, pain that is difficult to bear—physical or emotional pain. I speak relief in the name of Jesus. Let your healing virtues flow, Lord and send the remedy that will restore their peace. Even as I pray Lord, send a wind of refreshment and cause those in pain to sow a prayer into the life of someone in even greater pain than themselves. Thank you for stepping in and turning these situations around in Jesus name, Amen.
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