Click on the video to see how I face my fear of bees. They do get after me. …….. To be continued…… next week!
Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is. Ephesians 5:17
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Jesus is a chiropractor
This pain has got to stop. Even though I hide it well, I’m suffering. Hey, I’ve done all I know to do, something has got to give. I need help.
The appointment was set, all paperwork filled out, I’ve checked in and now I’m waiting. That was quick, now I’m in the Doctor’s office. Didn’t even have time to get more nervous and scared. In walks this young man with a beard. He speaks to me with a gentle voice. He told me his name. (we’ll call him J.C.) Then he asked me what was the problem. (Time out) Now he asks that question to complete strangers every day, in and out. But, without a doubt, he seemed to totally be interested in my life and what was going on. (Okay), I begin telling him about the pain. I also tell him about the stupid stuff I’ve done over the years to cause damage to my body. Stupid stuff like all the dares and risks we took in our younger days when we think we are invincible. (I’m being real here and confessing the stupid stuff, so, you be real and admit you’ve been stupid too). You know, the sports activities, lifting loads too heavy for your back and shoulders, neglect, bad posture habits, on and on. It’s unreal what we do to our body.
He listens. Something that seems to be missing in this world. He listens. Then he says, ” let’s see what we can do about this”. He lays his hands on me. What I will always remember is that he immediately touched the muscles in my neck that were hurting. He used big words that I didn’t understand. Said I had a something in my whatever muscle. There was a “subli something or nother ” in my vertebra. What I’m trying to say is this. I didn’t understand what he was saying to his assistant who was writing it down, but I knew that he knew more about what was going on inside of me than I did.
Then he looked inside of me. In this case he used an x-ray. Told me exactly what was wrong. Showed me why I had pain in my life. Then he said, “we can fix this.” He didn’t say, you’ve done stupid things, or you’ve waited too long, or anything to make me feel unworthy of seeking his help. He just calmly said, “I can help”.
So now he asks me to lay on the table face down. He places one hand on my neck, and brings my arm behind my back. (time out) Now you guys know me, My involvement with falconry, with wolves and predators, this position that I am now in, is totally a submissive position. In the wild, you have a claw on your neck and your wing, leg, or arm is pulled behind your back, you are totally in submission. Why would I submit to this? Because I trusted J.C.. I didn’t understand, nor did I really know this guy. But I trusted him.
What happened next is a blur. I didn’t know whether to laugh, cry, kick myself for not doing this sooner, or……….. My neck went ccccccrrkkk. He realigned me. He began a physical journey that I am now on. A journey that doesn’t have pain from the past going along with it.
So, my daily devotion for this day was this (and it can’t be a coincidence). John 8:32 Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”
Why had I not gone to see the chiropractor before this? Well, I didn’t believe in their ways. You know, the world says that when you have pain that you need a pill, or shot, or surgery, or well, let’s just do all of them. Then we’ll cover up the problem with numbing medicines.. Does that sound like your life sometimes?? Also I thought that I could handle this on my own. After all, who better to run my life than me. A chiropractor? All he will do is some touchy feely stuff. Then he will yank on your head. People will expect me to say I’m Healed! And he’ll want to keep seeing me. Honestly though, I was just scared of him.
Is your spiritual life filled with pain. Go see J. C. “the chiropractor”, Jesus Christ. He’ll listen to you. He’ll look inside of you, and show that He knows more about what’s going on inside of you than what you know. When you come to the point that you trust Him, he will realign your life. Don’t expect to understand, or know what words to use. Just Trust!! And by the way, J.C.(Jesus Christ), will want to continue to see you. It’s a good thing.
I thank God for J.C.
See Ya! Dan Ainsworth wilderness preacher
Slow down…..at least to the speed limit
The above picture illustrates what was happening to me on Highway 13. I’m driving in my pickup 60mph headed to Prentiss from Magee,Ms. That’s 5mph above the speed limit, but still in the safe, “you won’t get a ticket” speed zone. Well, that’s what everybody says. I look in my rear view mirror. One, two, three cars and a truck are immediately behind me. It’s obvious to me that I am holding everyone back. I’m going faster than I should and yet they are trying to go around me.
Now I notice that there are ice patches on the road and bridges I’m crossing. Well, I’m slowing down to……52mph! You would have thought I had kicked their puppy, or stolen their kids candy,…..or “rang” my Ms State cowbell out the window at them as I drive. The looks and honk they gave me let me know they were ticked off. What did I do? I’m driving barely under the speed limit now because of the ice, and it’s annoying the cars behind me.
Two cars have passed, but now four are behind me. If you’ve ever driven hwy 13, you know it’s straight as an arrow, but with small up and down hills all along. Every time I get to the top of one of these hills, another car passes. That’s when I get another look from the driver that I’m annoying them. Apparently I’m doing something wrong. Why is everyone in such a hurry? Here comes a truck passing me now, I bet this guy’s doing seventy. Hey! I know that guy! He didn’t even wave he’s in such a hurry.
These other drivers are making me want to speed just to keep up with everyone else. Then we will all be in a hurry, but I’m guessing that none of us will really know why. It’s reminding me of that old country song by the group Alabama. “I’m in a hurry but don’t know why. I rush and rush until life’s no fun” It’s an old song. Google it.
I’m being passed again by a young fellow in a red sporty looking car. I should also share that I am now driving a measly 50 mph. I give him my best “country boy how ya doin’ wave”. He gives me his best “three finger salute” It’s on now! I’m going to join in on this speed game. I don’t want people to make me feel that I’m annoying, or going too slow, or not living in the fast lane like they are. It reminds me. It reminds me……… of being a Christian in this rat race world we live in.
Psalm 46:10New American Standard Bible (NASB)10 “ Be Still (Cease striving) and know that I am God;”
That’s what we need to do. I’m not saying to stop and be still on hwy 13. You’ll get “runned over”. I’m saying we need to Be still and know God. Cease striving, quit being in a hurry (spiritually) just because everyone else is. Spend a little time with God. He may show you some “ice patches” to avoid in your life. I can assure you that He is never annoyed when you slow down from life’s distractions.
So in my spiritual journey, if it looks like I’m traveling too slow for you, I still want you to wave as you pass. Even give me the salute if you feel like it, (careful, I know that language myself and I might salute back!). Maybe you’re passing me because of having to be busy just to stay ahead of others. Maybe it’s just a habit you have. You know, passing others just to feel important. Maybe “the more I do, the better person I am” has become your religion. Maybe you rush and rush (spiritually) until life’s no fun. Look back in your rear view mirror and you’ll see me Being (cease striving) and getting to know God. I might even be pulling off on the side of the road every now and then.
See Ya! Dan Ainsworth wilderness preacher