As I was struggling to fall asleep, the following acronym popped into my head: Previous Accidents Impacting Nerves. With 2 broken ribs, a lacerated liver and lungs still not functioning as they should, pain is something I must overcome if I want my health to be restored fully. Unfortunately, pain often influences individuals in a negative manner, leading to changed attitudes, behavior and unhealthy patterns.
For instance, once a solider completes his or her tour of duty, no one fully understands the hell they endured except for their squadron or team. Thus, when the John Rambo’s of America’s armed services return home, fitting in takes time and for some, adjusting to the spoiled brats of today’s culture never happens. Nightmares depict a living video game, without a happy ending or reset button to start life over.
Meanwhile, pain is something a husband and wife can never fully grasp once a decision to divorce fatally wounds the souls of their children. Blaming themselves, many youth across this country cry themselves to sleep, praying that mom and dad will change their mind. The unborn child doesn’t receive a voice, discarded in dumpsters daily as mothers can only think of what could have been. Pain is not a pleasant topic to address, yet without tackling these issues people of faith won’t learn to endure hardship as they should, 2 Timothy 2:3-5. As previous accidents impact your own nerves, come to Jesus for relief, nurturing your soul as you cope with these ongoing pains, Matthew 11:28-30.
by Jay Mankus
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