I set the appointment, filled out all the paperwork, 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 in a gentle voice. He told me his name. (His initials are J.C.) Then he asked me what my problem is. It causes me to ponder that he asks that question to complete strangers every day, in and out. But without a doubt, he seemed to be totally interested in my life and what was going on.

Okay, I’ll interact with this guy. I tell 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 bodies.

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 another ” 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 me. ,In this case, he used an X ray. Told me exactly what was wrong. Showed me why I had such 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 stretch out 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, if 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 these. Then we’ll cover up the problem with numbing medicines.. Does that sound like your life?  Also I thought 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.

I want to ask you a most serious question. 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 you yourself. 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!! 

The world we live in these days has so little that we can trust in. Hard to put trust in politicians, advice from so called experts, even Facebook. They all have a way of letting us down when all we want is the truth. The Truth. Will you trust me enough that I could give you a good recommendation for the hurt in your life? If it’s physical pain, I have J.C. the chiropractor’s number. Give me a call. If it’s spiritual pain, let me share Jesus with you. Leave me a comment (it will be private).

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