Lord, I’m growing weary due to my chronic pain in my spine. I have over a dozen of cysts bilaterally on every level of the nerve roots of my spine. I saw a specialist in another state, in June to address at least one large cyst that is causing Thoracic spine pain and affecting my quality of life. I’m in my bed with a heating pad off and on throughout the day and I’m only 52. Specialist neurosurgeon requires a diagnostic nerve block before I get the surgery to confirm source of pain. Having difficulty finding a provider to perform this nerve block. Hoping to hear back from two providers. I would ideally want to schedule this surgery during my daughter’s winter holiday break so I can arrange care for her, she is 12. This procedure would require me and my husband to fly to another state and stay there for a week. I have been in chronic pain for years now and feel very unwell. I use a cane, wheelchair and mobility scooter. I don’t drive much. I want to be able to bend without pain. Standing to long increases pain. I have pain up and down my spine. These cysts compress nerves and cause much pain. I will likely need multiple surgeries. I’m so depressed sometimes but my hope is in Jesus. I know someday I will be free of my pain. Even if some of this pain is reduced it would help me so much. I just want to be an active mother, grandmother and wife. My husband has had to do most of the shopping and cooking for our family now. I can’t clean my home. It makes me feel like such a burden to my family. I’m afraid I won’t be able to garden next spring. It gives me joy to grow a small garden and flowers… I pray it’s not taken away from me too. Please pray for my youngest son, who is 26 ( Jacob). He has struggled with addiction and now his mental health. He is clean from hard drugs but is being very hateful to me and my husband ( his stepdad) . He has even called our church. He is mentally unstable. Please pray for peace and comfort for my husband. My stepson committed suicide in our home, in March and his birthday is coming up. It will be difficult for my husband. He would have turned 18 this year and graduated from highschool next year. My husband has struggled coping with his grief by drinking hard liquor and hiding it. He runs a mens Bible study at our church l. I feel like he is a hypocrite. Our marriage is struggling due to so many trials. I have an ex husband who was a alcoholic and dealt with a lot during that time. I don’t have the energy or patience to deal with this. I’m becoming bitter and hopeless from my trials. Help me Lord.
Heavenly Father, we come to You humbly with the burdens this dear soul carries, knowing that You see every moment of pain, every struggle, and every hope placed in Your hands.
Lord, we lift up the pain in their spine and the many cysts that cause such chronic suffering. Bring them relief, Father, and help them secure a provider for the nerve block procedure they need. We ask that this surgery be possible at the right time, with all care arrangements smoothly provided for their daughter. We pray for Your healing touch to ease the pain and restore mobility, so they may experience life more fully as a mother, grandmother, and wife, able to enjoy simple joys like gardening again.
Father, we lift up Jacob, their son. Guide him in his recovery and bring clarity, peace, and healing to his mind. Calm his heart and bring reconciliation with his family. We ask, too, for Your tender comfort for this person’s husband as he grieves the loss of his son. Lord, be his refuge in the pain, and guide him away from alcohol, drawing him closer to Your strength and love.
Father, where bitterness and exhaustion have taken root, bring renewal and patience. Remind them of the hope and peace that only You can provide. Strengthen this marriage amid the storms, and make them a testimony of Your love and faithfulness. Surround this family with Your healing grace, Father, and cover them with Your mercy. We thank You that You hear and are already working, Lord. In Jesus’ name, amen.