Praying Through the Pain

I.
Lightning strikes behind the eye,
Igniting pathways of fire

Human voltage–
Migraine throws me to the ground

Head cradled into chest,
Hands and knees curl into each other
Clothing and flesh singe.

II.
I felt lightning once before—
In a circle of prayer

Electricity passed between our hands,
In tears coursing down our cheeks

Move those chairs, clear the room
Pray ‘til we get a breakthrough
One by one we surrendered to the Spirit.

III.
Sometimes there are no words for our afflictions…
Pastor prayed Jesus, Jesus, Jesus

Blurred vision, frayed nerves-
I could not speak or move

God knows every word before one is uttered–
Even in silence, He comforts
Those who pray through the pain.

Lynn Mari, © 2011.

If you are suffering from Migraines, please consult a medical doctor or neurologist—you don’t have to live with the pain! Besides medication, there are other alternative treatments which may be useful. I have found that 20 minutes breathing in pure oxygen offers great relief to Migraines, magnesium may also prevent them; so have hope because with prayer and proper medical care you may experience relief of symptoms.

M.A.G.N.U.M. Migrain Awareness Group: http://www.migraines.org/help/

Patient.co.uk Migraines: http://www.patient.co.uk/health/Migraine.htm

Web MD Cluster Headaches: http://www.webmd.com/migraines-headaches/guide/cluster-headaches

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