Healing Prayers
Prayers & Reflective Wisdom to Recognize the Effects of Chronic Pain
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There is something very real about loving someone with chronic pain. It can be demanding at times because pain leaves unexpected by-products like: memory loss, inability to comprehend or grasp concepts, inability to clearly communicate thoughts, and oh yes, mood swings! Constant pain can have a severe and altering affect on one’s mental and emotional well being. In fact, expect to see it and talk to God and ask for His guidance to fill in your peripheral vision, so that you can genuinely love unconditionally and unselfishly. These are concepts to remember when discerning the fall-out of chronic pain: Mood Swings Anger Depression Memory Loss Anxiety Decreased Comprehension Loneliness Insominia Unexplainable Fatigue Everyone feels pain differently, so accept this and provide loving support. A person suffering with chronic pain can feel alone, so show empathy and love through actions and patience. PRAYER Dear Lord, my provider of strength and patience, I pray for wisdom and understanding, so that I can show my love through actions of kindness and patience. I know that these side effects of chronic pain are involuntary and are so very complex even for me to understand. I will forever be present for my loved one, so he/she does not feel alone, but rather feels the warmth spiritual embrace of our connectedness. Amen
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About the Book
Chronic pain is so complex with many facets; some of which we are just beginning to understand. What makes it even more difficult to understand is that each individual feels pain differently and oftentimes respond to medical treatments and therapies in paradoxical ways (me included!). Prayer and reflection can help quiet the mind, which may otherwise be over stimulated with pain signals that perpetually cycle without ceasing. It can also help provide the guidance to nurture self esteem and relationships with loved ones. Five healing prayers with reflective wisdom that portray different perspectives give insight to the person who lives with pain and to the loved ones who support them. I pray this book provides the solace you need to commune with the Heavenly Father. Share this book with your loved one and peruse the pages together over a cup of warm tea. Discuss the wisdom that unfolds within these pages, and see if you gain a greater understanding of yourselves.
About the Author
Lauren Wilder has lived with chronic pain from amputations and third degree burns since she was 18-months old. She is one of many who live with physical limitations, but does not allow it to overcome her true spirit. She wants to share her prayers and wisdom that helped her overcome the difficulties that arise from pain, so that others can benefit from these words of reflection. Lauren Wilder lives in Nebraska with her family where she is eternally grateful for her blessed church family.