Frequent migraine headaches dogged me throughout childhood and most of my adult years. Pain, my nearly constant companion, was something I simply tried to power through. I don’t recommend this method of getting through life with chronic illness. While at some level, I had an inkling of its inadequacy, its utter failure as a coping strategy crashed into my world when I received a diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis. Debilitating weakness in my arms and legs, along with severe numbness, forced me to use a cane to walk. Extreme fatigue benched me for hours every day. Systemic pain muddled my thinking. Even the drops of water in my shower felt like darts piercing my sensitive skin. I quickly realized I couldn’t ignore this illness. I wouldn’t be able to push through it. I needed a better way to cope. When I finally acknowledged my inadequacy and turned to God, He revealed a powerful strategy to experience abundant life right in the midst of chronic illness. He beckoned me to come near to Him through His Word and prayer to find all I need in Him. If you struggle with chronic pain or illness, He calls you to draw close as well. Let's pray.
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