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Topic: RE: Howdy all!
I like this topic. It made me realize that I tend to not go to God first. I call the specialists, or my sponsor, but fail to seek the Lord. It's my first instinct to go to humans instead of the Lord.
I must first seek the Lord, then the human help. Things might go better.
Hugs,
Trish
I must first seek the Lord, then the human help. Things might go better.
Hugs,
Trish
Seek always to do some good, somewhere. Every man has to seek in his own way to realize his true worth. You must give some time to your fellow man. For remember, you don't live in a world all your own. Your brothers are here too.
Albert Schweitzer
Albert Schweitzer
Topic: RE: As promised (threatened?)
I am taking the Coumadin for life as well, genetic clotting disorder, and I still have the clots. I must wait six months from the clots, which was two months ago. So, I am on a pain killer, which I am diligent about not abusing.
Hugs,
Trish
Hugs,
Trish
Seek always to do some good, somewhere. Every man has to seek in his own way to realize his true worth. You must give some time to your fellow man. For remember, you don't live in a world all your own. Your brothers are here too.
Albert Schweitzer
Albert Schweitzer
Topic: RE: I'm baaaaack!
Sorry I am running a few days behind. Good topic here. I run from stress and pressure, and that habit is what got me into rehab in January, and obese. Food and alcohol were always my first choice when the going got rough.
Now, I try to turn to the Lord, and use my coping mechanisms to deal with the struggles. Sometimes I fail. But, I keep trying.
Philippians 4:13 says I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. That means I can deal with whatever life throws at me, and glorify the Lord in the process.
I will try to check in daily now.
Hugs,
Trish
Now, I try to turn to the Lord, and use my coping mechanisms to deal with the struggles. Sometimes I fail. But, I keep trying.
Philippians 4:13 says I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. That means I can deal with whatever life throws at me, and glorify the Lord in the process.
I will try to check in daily now.
Hugs,
Trish
Seek always to do some good, somewhere. Every man has to seek in his own way to realize his true worth. You must give some time to your fellow man. For remember, you don't live in a world all your own. Your brothers are here too.
Albert Schweitzer
Albert Schweitzer
Topic: Howdy all!
How's your day so far? Awesome I hope. Do you try not to "bother" God with complaints or your pain and hurt? I know I feel like a whiner if I complain about something to God but did you know He wants to hear it all? It's great to praise God but He also wants to hear what breaks your heart or causes physical pain too. This can be an opportunity to grow even closer to Him, He wants to put His loving arms around us and take on our pain and grief. We can take ANYTHING to our loving Father and He is ready to handle it for us. He may say you need to wait but He will answer. I know for years I've prayed for relief from horrendous back pain that has kept me pretty much bed ridden for the last 8 years. I've shed tears, I've begged and at times almost cursed God about this pain and finally in Nov., on my birthday as a matter of fact, I got a spinal stimulator implanted. Praise God I am now totally pain free. Well in my back anyway but the other aches and pains are managable. I had pretty much given up on a normalish life but now I can actually think about being more active. Remember God always answers but sometimes it is not now or no that's not what is best for you. Just being able to take anything that bothers us to our great God should bring us some measure of relief and joy that He is there to listen.
May you all have a blessed day and go chat with God, share you inner most heart with Him, He cares more than you can ever know!
May you all have a blessed day and go chat with God, share you inner most heart with Him, He cares more than you can ever know!
Topic: RE: As promised (threatened?)
Good to see you Trish! I'm surprised they are making you wait for the cortizone injection, I also take coumadin and have for over 20 years. I've had cortizone injections while taking my coumadin with no problems. I guess it depends on why you are taking the coumadin, myself I have a genetic clotting disorder so will be on it forever. I hope they will be able to treat you soon cause I know what chronic pain is all about! I have fibro and recently started having horrible foot pain from arthritis. I did however finally get relief from my back pain that has plagued me for over 8 years by getting a spinal stimulator implanted in my back. It's justy amazing that a little electrical zap can get rid of the tremendous pain I had. The tech said he can play with it and try to get it working in my feet too, so I need to get back in for a "tune up". Hang in there kiddo this too shall pass.
Topic: I'm baaaaack!
Morning one and all how's your day so far? So good to see you here Trish hopefully we'll get more viewers soon. Today's topic is do we run from trying times or embrace them. I know my first instinct is to make it go away whatever it is. Just don't want to have to deal with it. However we have to remember this is how God grows us Christians. He allows us to be in a position that is painful or uncomfortable so we will turn to Him for help. When life goes smooth all the time we get complacent but when He presents us with a test we have to turn to our Heavenly Father for help. The more we try to use our own ways to fix it the deeper in doodoo we get. Remember God wants to help us, like a loving human father He wants us happy and wants the very best for us. So when things get rough remember to turn to Him for all the help you need. He is always there 24/7!
Topic: RE: As promised (threatened?)
Hi Karen,
I know I am late in posting for the 1st, but I am replying none the less.
I am a 53 year old woman, divorced, mother of three, grandmother of two. My kids live far enough away from me to whine about it now and then. I am retired from teaching, on Disability. I am hoping to start a part time job as a therapist soon. I was told I was hired, and am just awaiting the paperwork to be processed.
As for the question about fast food scripture: Boy, am I guilty of that big time? I know that I suffer for it, but yet, I zip through my devotions, and move onto my day. I really need to get better at that.
My praise, is that I am getting good walks in multiple times a day with my dog. Maybe I should put my iPod on and listen to praise music while I do that.
I would appreciate prayer for my bursitis. I was due to get a cortisone shot the week I developed my blood clot, and now taht I am on coumadin, the pain doctor won't give me the shot until I am able to go off the coumadin briefly. My hematologist wants me to wait six months from when I started the coumadin, which was October. The pain wakes me up at night, and only goes away when I take Percocet. Please pray, because I fear my addictions kicking up on the Percocet, but can't live with the pain. Being RNY patient, I can't take the NSAIDs that everyone recommends. Chronic pain is what led to my ending up in rehab in January.
Sorry for babbling.
Happy New Year,
Hugs,
Trish
I know I am late in posting for the 1st, but I am replying none the less.
I am a 53 year old woman, divorced, mother of three, grandmother of two. My kids live far enough away from me to whine about it now and then. I am retired from teaching, on Disability. I am hoping to start a part time job as a therapist soon. I was told I was hired, and am just awaiting the paperwork to be processed.
As for the question about fast food scripture: Boy, am I guilty of that big time? I know that I suffer for it, but yet, I zip through my devotions, and move onto my day. I really need to get better at that.
My praise, is that I am getting good walks in multiple times a day with my dog. Maybe I should put my iPod on and listen to praise music while I do that.
I would appreciate prayer for my bursitis. I was due to get a cortisone shot the week I developed my blood clot, and now taht I am on coumadin, the pain doctor won't give me the shot until I am able to go off the coumadin briefly. My hematologist wants me to wait six months from when I started the coumadin, which was October. The pain wakes me up at night, and only goes away when I take Percocet. Please pray, because I fear my addictions kicking up on the Percocet, but can't live with the pain. Being RNY patient, I can't take the NSAIDs that everyone recommends. Chronic pain is what led to my ending up in rehab in January.
Sorry for babbling.
Happy New Year,
Hugs,
Trish
Seek always to do some good, somewhere. Every man has to seek in his own way to realize his true worth. You must give some time to your fellow man. For remember, you don't live in a world all your own. Your brothers are here too.
Albert Schweitzer
Albert Schweitzer
Topic: As promised (threatened?)
Hi all here I am as promised. A bit about my self, I'm a 60 yr old gal, married 25 yrs. to the greatest guy, between us we have 3 kids, 7 grands and 4 great grands. We live in the country on 2 acres and are retired so just kinda go with the flow, no time clocks to punch. I'm not formally educated in the Bible like Randall but I have taught Sunday school for awhile till my health took a nose dive, doing better now tho.
My goal here is to have place where we can bring our prayer requests and praises for the blessings God sends our way. I'll throw out a topic that I get from "Our Daily Bread" by RBC Ministries. Today's topic is "Do we fast food our scripture readings?" I know I'm as guilty of this as anyone. Just skim thru the reading and not really think about or digest it, something I need to work on. We tend to gobble it down like fast food and jump on to the next goodie. So I would ask that we all try to spend more time digesting our scripture.
My praise for today is we have a new year full of opportunities let's go grab the blessings God sends us and spread them everywhere we go! Please pray for those who were devastated by the recent tornados. See ya all tomorrow! Karen
My goal here is to have place where we can bring our prayer requests and praises for the blessings God sends our way. I'll throw out a topic that I get from "Our Daily Bread" by RBC Ministries. Today's topic is "Do we fast food our scripture readings?" I know I'm as guilty of this as anyone. Just skim thru the reading and not really think about or digest it, something I need to work on. We tend to gobble it down like fast food and jump on to the next goodie. So I would ask that we all try to spend more time digesting our scripture.
My praise for today is we have a new year full of opportunities let's go grab the blessings God sends us and spread them everywhere we go! Please pray for those who were devastated by the recent tornados. See ya all tomorrow! Karen
Topic: RE: Catching UP
Hooray good to see you back and to hear that things are moving in the right direction. I'm so glad you got your disability, that takes a load off. I'm sure it's not a fortune but hopefully enough to get by with God's help. Congrats on the sobriety, I still pray for you everyday! It may just be you and me here but heck I'll give it a shot. I'm not as learned as Randall but I did teach Sunday school for awhile and I plan to keep this a very casual thing.
Topic: Catching UP
Hi Everyone,
I have not been here in ages, and thought that since we will be having daily posts soon, I would catch up with everyone.
God has been teaching me so much lately. First, I retired from my teaching position on disability due to chronic pain issues and other mental health things. I am awaiting my pension from my teaching job, and am struggling financially as a result. God does provide all I need.
Then, in October, I developed a blood clot in my lung, along with pneumonia. I have a clotting disorder, and lost two brothers to clots, so I knew what to do and got to the ER immediately. I will be on Coumadin for life.
I was in a rehab for my alcoholism in January, and finally am able to say I have been sober since then.
God is good, all the time.
Hugs,
Trish
I have not been here in ages, and thought that since we will be having daily posts soon, I would catch up with everyone.
God has been teaching me so much lately. First, I retired from my teaching position on disability due to chronic pain issues and other mental health things. I am awaiting my pension from my teaching job, and am struggling financially as a result. God does provide all I need.
Then, in October, I developed a blood clot in my lung, along with pneumonia. I have a clotting disorder, and lost two brothers to clots, so I knew what to do and got to the ER immediately. I will be on Coumadin for life.
I was in a rehab for my alcoholism in January, and finally am able to say I have been sober since then.
God is good, all the time.
Hugs,
Trish
Seek always to do some good, somewhere. Every man has to seek in his own way to realize his true worth. You must give some time to your fellow man. For remember, you don't live in a world all your own. Your brothers are here too.
Albert Schweitzer
Albert Schweitzer
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