I have a medical condition called gout that causes painful swelling around my big toe. It is caused when the uric acid levels rise above threshold and is related to dietary habits. It is so painful that even a bed sheet brushing against it causes a searing pain. When I end up with this condition, a few tablets of OTC anti-inflammation drug gives me pain relief, while allowing the uric acid level to return to normal levels.
A few weeks back, I had one such painful episode. As usual, I tried using the OTC drug for a couple of days to get relief, but it didn’t work as expected. I took it for another week and I was still hurting badly.
I continued to pray to our Lord for a healing for over a week and it was during the following week’s Praise & Worship when I offered it again to the Lord, I could feel the pain subside considerably. After that, with prayer and medicine I have fully recovered and glad that I can walk normally.
Looking back, this episode served as a reminder that we need to take care of our bodies which are a gift from God. It has helped me to focus on my diet and ensure I keep myself properly hydrated (something a lot of us don’t).
I praise & thank the Lord for the healing and helping me to look at my body with a different lens.
Sanjay
Bothell, USA