Today I said hello to a coworker whose eyes showed that the pain(s) of life was/were weighing on her like lead weight as she tried to swim upstream of the rushing waters. I told her to, "stay encouraged", her response was, "I'm fine". I smiled and told her to stay encouraged again and she said, "thank you, I will". While I do not know the burden that was on her heart, I gathered by her expression that she was appreciative that someone took the time to notice and encourage her.
Shortly afterward, I spoke to my wife who too is suffering from pain. This pain is physical as she was diagnosed with Degenerative Discs, Rheumatoid Arthritis and Fibromyalgia some years back - before she reached the tender age of 35! While I could not see her, her voice told the story of someone swimming upstream with lead weights on her back & in her joints. "Hi Love, how are you" she asked, I put a brave face/voice on it and said - "I'm good doll" all the while pushing the lumps down in my throat as I reflected on her not being able to walk yesterday due to a pain manegement shot meant to help...
As the conversation ended, I sent up a prayer for my coworker, wife, mother and others who are in life's torture chamber called - PAIN! No sooner than I begin to pull myself out of reflection, I received a text from my brother, "If God is for us, who can be against us (Romans 8:31 NKJV)" . Smart phones are pretty amazing and God knows just when to use them. It was if He was gently lifting me out of harms way called negative thoughts as if I were an innocent puppy being transported go safe ground by their ever vigilant mother.
When I reflect on the events of today, I am reminded of the power of pain which can lead to fear which in turn can lead to one becoming immobile, I appreciate more the verse that my brother sent - If God be for us, who can be against us!
If you find yourself in a form of pain, stay encouraged, continue to fight the flow of negative thoughts, pray/meditate and surround yourself with LOVE!
Blessings,
-d
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