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Your Hope-Filled Perspective with Dr. Michelle Bengtson podcast


Aug 3, 2023

Episode Summary:


In part 2 of our discussion on what to do when chronic pain becomes too much, Laurie Davies and I cover a practical list of actionable do’s and don’ts when dealing with chronic pain. This helpful guide includes examples of the coping mechanisms we use on a daily basis. If you’re struggling with chronic pain, don’t give up! Join us for this hope-filled episode.

 

Quotables:

  • “Out of the deepest waters and the hottest fires have come the deepest things I know about God.” Elisabeth Elliot
  • Pain brings us closer to knowing fully. It is a hard gift.

 

  • Some of the Do’s and Don’ts we discussed:
    • Don’ts:
      • Don’t live in regret
      • Don’t make big decisions when in pain
      • Don’t isolate
      • Don’t socialize with negative people
      • Don’t overshare details
      • Don’t give up
      • Don’t let pain become a runaway train
      • Don’t listen to the enemy’s lies
    • Do’s:
      • Do live one moment at a time
      • Do extend yourself grace
      • Do ask God for a source of prayer
      • Do engage in self-care
      • Do seek others to serve
      • Do praise God anyway

 

Scripture References:

  • Luke 12:6-7 “Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? Yet not one of them is forgotten by God. Indeed, the very hairs on your head are all numbered. Don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.
  • Psalm 56:3 “When I am afraid, I will trust in you” OR “When I am afraid I put my trust in you.”
  • 1 Corinthians 13:12 “For now we see in a mirror dimly but then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part, then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known.”
  • Psalm 147:3 “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”

 

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Guest:

Laurie Davies is a fellow writer and speaker in the Phoenix area where she also serves as a lay counselor and an area ministry lead. When it's not triple digits, then she's usually out with her husband hiking in the mountains.

Hosted By: Dr. Michelle Bengtson
Audio Technical Support: Bryce Bengtson