What's My Motivation?

Different people respond to different motivators. One thing that moves me to action faster than anything else is pain. I can be hungry and wait for a while to eat. I can be sad and still function. But, when I am in pain, get out of the way. This was really proven to me this past week. When the soreness in my side suddenly became excruciating burning ripping pain. My body was trying to pass a kidney stone. Emphasis on trying. After a week and more x-rays the Dr. said the stone hadn't moved and something would have to be done. My response was, "your going to put what up where?" I don't think so. Then the pain came again and I didn't care what they did, I just wanted it out. During that time when the pain medication wasn't helping I would pray. More specifically I would praise. I would praise God and rejoice because he knows me. And as I praised then I would have the strength to bear the pain. God is so good. Pain may motivate some to become angry or bitter, but I have learned a long time ago that anger and bitterness only makes the pain more intense and less tolerable. So, I will always praise Him through the pain.