Excruciating neck pain, nausea, and vertigo arrived with me as I entered the writer’s conference building. Chronic pain has been my constant companion for over twenty years. Flare-ups usually showed up when least expected. I knew I could not stay for the conference, but my husband was seven hours away. How would I endure this attack on my body?
Two dear friends and I enjoyed a wonderful conversation during our seven-hour ride from South Carolina to Florida. We were excited to fellowship with new and long-time friends at the event. We chatted about the various classes we wanted to attend and the authors we wanted to meet. The sounds of laughter filled the car as we traveled to the venue.
But the closer we got to our destination, the more my troublesome symptoms surfaced. As my body cried out in fear and trembling, I prayed to God for comfort and peace.
God answered by reminding me of His Word in Psalms 120:1. When we call on the Lord, He answers. God wants us to lean on Him in every moment. I prayed, and God heard my cries. When I am weak, God is strong. I did not need to fear.
I called my husband and explained the situation. He arrived hours later to take me home and to the doctor for treatment. God comforted me while I waited, and He never left me.
When we arrived home, I made an appointment with my pain doctor for the next day. I praised God for His mercy and presence before, during, and after the trip.
Think of ways to trust God when your physical body hurts. Thank God for His presence in times of pain.
Award winning author Melissa Henderson writes inspirational messages, sometimes laced with a bit of humor. With stories in books, magazines, devotionals, and more, Melissa hopes to encourage readers. Melissa is the author of Licky the Lizard. Her passions are helping in the community and at church. Melissa is an elder, deacon, and Stephen Minister. Follow Melissa on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and at http://www.melissaghenderson.com.