All good and dandy to be ready to proclaim the gospel. Unfortunately for me, however, that's all I have been since January 1: ready. My evangelistic plans for the unforseen future dashed. The problem?...my spirit is willing but my leg is weak. Painfully weak.
Out of the blue, I find myself suffering from sciatica in my left leg. A major sciatic nerve pinch. Never had that before. Never knew pain like that before. And there is only one thing I can do at home for relief: lie down with my leg propped up. Can't sit for long nor stand for long without experiencing excruciating, vice-gripping, burning-like pain all down my leg.Don't know what sciatica is? Google it. I cannot sit in this chair long enough to explain it. Let me just say you wouldn't want it.
Not looking for sympathy here, but prayers would be coveted and appreciated. I'm all right if I am lying. May as well take advantage of it. This is the only time I can lie without breaking the 9th commandment. :)
You will be pleased, and probably not surprised, to know that I am the recipient of unrelenting TLC from my wife and for that I am deeply grateful.
Things I am doing to pass the time productively whilst horizontal: praying, reading, listening to sermons and teachings on tape (remember "tape"?), chat on the phone, chat with Kim, listen to radio, and, most importantly, think about how I can better serve the Lord this year in the bringing of His saving gospel to the public square and beyond.
Not sure how long I'll be laid up for. Doctor says a few weeks. My chiropractor promises less. And thanks to the chiropractic L-5 vertabrae treatments, so far, the pain is not as severe as it was, but I'm still flat out for now. Obviously, I'm off work (which I miss) until this clears up, as well.
Not sure how long I'll be laid up for. Doctor says a few weeks. My chiropractor promises less. And thanks to the chiropractic L-5 vertabrae treatments, so far, the pain is not as severe as it was, but I'm still flat out for now. Obviously, I'm off work (which I miss) until this clears up, as well.
Best thing about it all?...God is completely sovereign in my situation. My loving Father has His reasons for keeping me down at this time. I'm in the palm of His hands. I just have to trust Him with His will for me - and I do. All will be well in His time. It is such a great blessing to be at peace with Him.
So, for those of you soldiers who are up and able, carry on! The proclamation of the gospel must not stop! I'll be back on my horse as soon as the Lord allows.
In the meantime, I must remain still, patient, trusting and willing to learn new things like: how to lie on the couch for hours on end without turning into a potato.
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