Reprinting my comment from sheepdog’s blog
I love playing my guitar and I hate how my body aches when I do it. I open one of my christian song books and begin to play. I give voice to the words and hope springs into the light. The pain that comes is real but his presence makes rich. There is a time coming when there will be no more pain… only the joy will remain. What a wonderful day that will be.
Amen to that brother! I read a book called †90 minutes in heavenâ€. A true story. That book really helped me to understand what heaven is going to be like. I have the book if you want to read it. I can actually say in all honesty, I am looking forward to going there. I’m not afraid of dieing any more. I’ve always had this fear when I can’t get my breath. It’s a scary feeling when you can’t breath, you think you are going to die or something.
All gone! The fear that is… not my breath.
Oh! I forgot to mention. I live with someone who has chronic pain. So bad she can’t sleep very well. I feel so helpless sometimes because I can’t make it better. All I can do is pray. I hate to see others suffer. It breaks my heart. I’m sorry for your pain Joe. If I could, I would make it better in a second for you. All I can do is pray for you and hope God will heal and give you grace. All I can do is acknowledge where you are and be there with you in spirit, and I am.
I only know in part what she goes through. It amazes me that she bears with the disabilities with such a good heart that a smile for others is not very far off at any time. She is a trooper in the ranks of God’s army.
I also thank you Dougie for your understanding of my problems and that you never judge but always extend grace.
Thanks Joe. Never say never. I’m trying to change to be the type of person who does not judge the heart of others and extends grace in all situations. I have noticed a huge change in me. If you knew me 15 years ago, I dare say you probably wouldn’t like what you saw very much. I’m far from perfect, which is why I need you and others to be willing to extend grace to me when I fail. If we’re all doing that for each other, we should be stumbling forward in the right direction and/or remain standing at least.
I agree with your post. I love it when you play your guitar and I hate it when your body aches too.