One morning last week, I had a conversation with a fellow teacher at the school where I teach in the mornings. I shared with her that I need to have a knee replacement surgery, but I will wait until the end of the school year. She asked me if it was painful, I said yes, but that it wasn’t a problem. She couldn’t quite understand how I could say that.
As someone who has lived with chronic illness for over 25 years, pain is something that is a constant in my life. It is only a question of how much on any given day. I shared that with her, but she still did not quite understand where I was coming from.
The conversation was just an example of what it is like to be a spoonie, someone with chronic illness, trying to explain to someone what my experience is like. In my mind, pain is just part of my reality, so just press on with life.
Knowing that Jesus understands pain and that I can share my experience with Jesus when I pray, makes the difference for me. When I pray, it is a reminder that everything in this life is temporary. It is eternity that matters to me. I know that in heaven, there will be no pain. So each day here in this life, is one day closer to when Jesus takes me home. Until then he has work for me to do here- Share and show his love to others.
That is what keeps this spoonie going through the pain and fatigue.
Thank you for reading. God Bless.
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Amazing post ! Jesus Christ shares in our pain ! 🙌🏼🙌🏼
Thank you little sister 🙂 Yes Jesus shares in our pain
You are so right. We are here to serve Him, then when out work is done He will take us home.
Encouraging post. Thank you 🙏😊
Thank you little sister. How are you?
Doing well by God’s Grace.
Great post. Sharing our pain and struggles with one another is so important. It is almost like ministering to one another, and we can comfort each other as God comforts us.
God Bless
Amen 2 Corinthian 1 🙂
Wow! Jesus is our greatest Comforter.. take care and keep that strength in the Lord! You are greatly loved by our wonderful God and Savior.💖
Inspiring!
Thank you 🙂
You’re welcome.
Thanks much for sharing. This post blessed me tremendously. I have been experiencing physical as well as emotional pain over a week now but this gentle reminder about Jesus sharing our pain is a great measure of encouragement. Am grateful for this post. Blessings to you always my brother
Thank you little sister. Prayed for you
Apprrciate it. Blessings to you always
Pain is a reminder that we are human. I, too, am looking forward to the day when I close my eyes on earth and open them in the presence of G-d and all the pain will vanish. Thank you for another awesome reminder.
Thank you 🙂
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Living with the pain is not easy. Sometimes it’s very stressful. I had a shoulder pain for 2-3 weeks recently and it was so tiring.
It is not easy but Jesus gives me strength
Absolutely
Bless you Matt. Jesus is my comfort when the pain levels are high. Just knowing He knows, cares, and sympathizes comforts my weary soul and body every single day. I continue to pray for you.
Thank you for praying little sister. How are you?
I’m so happy to be able to pray! God has given me the birthday gift of less leg pain the last 3 days! It’s been great to move around with a bit less pain. Thanks for asking Matt. 👍👌🙏
Praying for you, big bro. 🤗
And grateful we have Jesus with us always. He’s for you!. 💯
Thank you for praying little sister 🙂
Yo know that Jesus understand our pain brings us comfort
Yes it does. How is your daughter?
I also live with daily pain, and I understand how sometimes it seems like only God can possibly understand. I’m grateful that God has blessed me with more energy for this last year. I cannot remember what it was like not having chronic pain. I am thankful for all the help God gives us to carry on.
I can’t imagine going through it without God
Amen!
Keeping strong through it, 🙏🙏🙏.
Powerful post, Matt. I pray that by the time you read this your pain will be less. Our God has you in His arms and He is the one who keeps you going inspite of the pain. Have a blessed weekend. 🙏🙏
Thank you little sister. How is your son?
He is doing fine. Thank you for asking
I am right there with you m fellow spoonie. Thank yo for sharing.
Glad to share my fellow spoonie 🙂
“Knowing that Jesus understands pain and that I can share my experience with Jesus when I pray, makes the difference for me” – Oh how absolutely true this is!! In His understanding towards us we can rest in His compassion. I join you in giving Him thanks for being a very present help in our times of trouble.
Jesus loves you little sister 🙂
Jesus understands the pain. That’s comforting. My mom has had 2 hip replacements plus a revision surgery on one of them. That was difficult. Praying the Lord continues to watch over you through the school year.
Thank you for praying little sister 🙏 how is your mom now?
You’re welcome. She’s coming along ok but still has complications from the revision surgery.
It is good you are there for her
That is what kept Paul going.
Amen 🙏
Physical illness makes you question God as well as seek his blessings to ease your suffering. But it is also HE who removes all doubts and makes you a firm believer.
Amen 🙏
Great post big bro!! So thankful we can focus on Jesus instead!!
Thank you little sister 🙂
I love when God uses our weakness for His glory!!