For those who suffer chronic pain

Mantis · Dec 24, 2020

If you physically suffer chronic pain this is a good read. I found this link and it gave me some hope and comfort. My pain is chastisement from the Lord and very difficult to deal with. I need God to just get through the day most of the time. But the more I suffer the closer it keeps me to God. I have asked him multiple times to remove my pain but he has not. So as hard as it is for me it is God’s will and I’m sure I’m not alone in this kind of thing. Haven’t found any kind of support group or anything my area to help do stuff like this article helps. Any way maybe this will help someone. God bless.

JohnDB · Dec 24, 2020

I don't consider my chronic pain to be chastisement. I consider it to be the natural progression of a lifetime of hard work.
I've worked hard for every pain I have.
From frozen shoulder to arthritic joints to carpal tunnel hands.
And how do they call it arthritis when you don't have cartilage anymore?

It's a fellowship of suffering. A cause and point of pride in weakness made by a temporary life. If you haven't suffered you haven't lived.

And these obstacles are meant to be suffered and overcome...to work through and carry on. This isn't easy street...was never meant to be or else everyone would sign up for it.

GTW27 · Dec 24, 2020

Blessings in Christ Jesus. I have found that the suffering we endure draws us closer to The Lord. I have also found that The Lord can, at any moment heal us completely, when we least expect it. I remember back a few years I herniated a disc in my neck. I wondered weather I would be able to continue my job at that time because the pain was so intense. I was led to take medical approach which eventually led to the MRI that confirmed a herniated disc plus bulging discs as well arthritus all through my spine. In other words, my back was a mess. The next step was to get the shot that eventually would lead to surgery. One day I was off from work and I heard The Lord speak to me about if I would be interested in going fishing that day. I said yes but I knew that the pain in my neck would make it next to impossible to cast with a fishing rod. So I gathered my fishing rod and tackle and headed to the lake. After I pulled into the parking area, I exited the car and looked down to the lake. The lake is completely surrounded by woods and to get there one must walk over a small bridge. The lake can be seen from where I parked. When I looked I saw a young woman around 20, in a long dress. The dress came down to her ankles. She then sqauted down beside the waters edge, with her hands in the water. I thought to myself that when I go down there that I must be care full approaching her because of the way that I was dressed. I looked like a redneck, and did not want to scare her. I then grabbed my fishing rod and tackle box, and proceeded to walk to the lake. As I was walking to the lake and approaching the bridge I could perceive(gift of discernment of spirits) the Presence of The Lord. The more I walked, the stronger It was. It made me want to cry, for how Holy He is. As I got to the clearing where the pond was, I noticed the young woman was no where to be found. She had disappeared. I remember wondering if perhaps she ran off into the woods when she heard me coming. I remember taking a cast or two but the rest is still foggy to this day. What I do remember is what I heard on the ride home, "My son, do you notice anything missing?" As The Lord is my witness, this is a true testimony of The Goodness and Mercy of The Lord who takes our suffering upon Himself. When we suffer, He suffers. And when we rejoice, He rejoices. After that day on the lake I did not need the shot, nor the surgery. I need only to be thankful for His faithfulness.

Mantis · Dec 24, 2020

GTW27 said:
Blessings in Christ Jesus. I have found that the suffering we endure draws us closer to The Lord. I have also found that The Lord can, at any moment heal us completely, when we least expect it. I remember back a few years I herniated a disc in my neck. I wondered weather I would be able to continue my job at that time because the pain was so intense. I was led to take medical approach which eventually led to the MRI that confirmed a herniated disc plus bulging discs as well arthritus all through my spine. In other words, my back was a mess. The next step was to get the shot that eventually would lead to surgery. One day I was off from work and I heard The Lord speak to me about if I would be interested in going fishing that day. I said yes but I knew that the pain in my neck would make it next to impossible to cast with a fishing rod. So I gathered my fishing rod and tackle and headed to the lake. After I pulled into the parking area, I exited the car and looked down to the lake. The lake is completely surrounded by woods and to get there one must walk over a small bridge. The lake can be seen from where I parked. When I looked I saw a young woman around 20, in a long dress. The dress came down to her ankles. She then sqauted down beside the waters edge, with her hands in the water. I thought to myself that when I go down there that I must be care full approaching her because of the way that I was dressed. I looked like a redneck, and did not want to scare her. I then grabbed my fishing rod and tackle box, and proceeded to walk to the lake. As I was walking to the lake and approaching the bridge I could perceive(gift of discernment of spirits) the Presence of The Lord. The more I walked, the stronger It was. It made me want to cry, for how Holy He is. As I got to the clearing where the pond was, I noticed the young woman was no where to be found. She had disappeared. I remember wondering if perhaps she ran off into the woods when she heard me coming. I remember taking a cast or two but the rest is still foggy to this day. What I do remember is what I heard on the ride home, "My son, do you notice anything missing?" As The Lord is my witness, this is a true testimony of The Goodness and Mercy of The Lord who takes our suffering upon Himself. When we suffer, He suffers. And when we rejoice, He rejoices. After that day on the lake I did not need the shot, nor the surgery. I need only to be thankful for His faithfulness.

Wow that’s awesome. I love when he calls me “My son” it’s so comforting. I hope he heals me like you. That’s amazing.

Truman · Jan 25, 2021

I'm glad I found this thread.
Physically, I'm a mess. Spiritually, I'm the best I've ever been. Which is a result of the former. The furnace of affliction, as I'm sure you are all too familiar with.
Last September, I think it was, one day found me rejoicing in the Lord in the midst of my suffering and it seemed to me like Jesus and I were resurrected in my heart.
21 years ago I went to a 5 day retreat and learned to do Luke 9:23, which is:
The fire of affliction boils a sin to the surface of my consciousness, a sin from my soul that the Lord wants me to deal with.
Godly sorrow causes me to ask for the Lord's forgiveness. I then repent with the Holy Spirit's help, turning that part of my heart back to Father.
I thank Jesus for forgiving me and cleansing me from all unrighteousness and, in faith, I take the sin to my cross and crucify it.
If required, I expel the enemy, grab it, break it's back (power), bind it, and in Jesus' name, cast it out.
I then proclaim, "It is no longer I that live, but Christ who lives in me, and the life I now live, I live by faith in the Son of God who gave Himself for me."
I feel better now that I've shared this.

Truman · Jan 25, 2021

The Sound Of War

Truman · Jan 25, 2021

Good article.

Truman · Jan 25, 2021

I was diagnosed with Lupus. Due to other health issues, I can't take treatment for it.
I have two spinal injuries.
I've tested positive for the Hepatitis C. virus.
I have a head trauma from a suicide attempt 21 years ago.
I had depression for most of my life until I overcame it two years ago.
I struggled with addiction though I haven't used in 17 years.
If I live, I live for Christ; if I die, my gain. Philippians 1:21

Truman · Jan 25, 2021

When I got Lupus, my Christian friend told me I wasn't ill.
When I went into remission (I'd been on hydroxychloroquine),and weaned myself off the pain meds, they publicly thanked God for getting me off the drugs.
I've been under the care of the same Christian physician since 2001.
When I didn't get off the "dope," stop "faking" being ill, and get working, they abandoned me.
In August, 2004, I had a rare reaction to Stemetil, an anti-nausea drug I was prescribed after vomiting at the Emerg. dept. for 24 hours.
It's called, "Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome," and it put me in a coma for four days.
My son told me that he saw my heart stop three times, once for 7 minutes.
He said that the last time it started beating again after they were filling out my time of death form.
My "close" Christian friend later referred to this time as my last drug relapse.
I've forgiven them.
God's forgiven me of much more.

Matthew 18:23-35

marks · Jan 25, 2021

Truman Ron said:
I'm glad I found this thread.
Physically, I'm a mess. Spiritually, I'm the best I've ever been. Which is a result of the former. The furnace of affliction, as I'm sure you are all too familiar with.
Last September, I think it was, one day found me rejoicing in the Lord in the midst of my suffering and it seemed to me like Jesus and I were resurrected in my heart.
21 years ago I went to a 5 day retreat and learned to do Luke 9:23, which is:
The fire of affliction boils a sin to the surface of my consciousness, a sin from my soul that the Lord wants me to deal with.
Godly sorrow causes me to ask for the Lord's forgiveness. I then repent with the Holy Spirit's help, turning that part of my heart back to Father.
I thank Jesus for forgiving me and cleansing me from all unrighteousness and, in faith, I take the sin to my cross and crucify it.
If required, I expel the enemy, grab it, break it's back (power), bind it, and in Jesus' name, cast it out.
I then proclaim, "It is no longer I that live, but Christ who lives in me, and the life I now live, I live by faith in the Son of God who gave Himself for me."
I feel better now that I've shared this.

"No, I've never heard your voice more clearly
Awakened from my sleep
You call me to the Great Unknown
The Great Unknown

I can feel your fire roaring through me
Til every breath - every single heartbeat
Is Yours alone - Yours alone

In the furnace of my soul
Fan the flame and take control
Like a wildfire - A wildfire
Though the storm rage on inside, there is a joy I cannot hide
Like a wildfire!"

I first learned about Urban Rescue during a time of lengthy and strong pain, along with some serious health issues. I heard an interview with some of the band members. When I heard the fellow talking about how weird it felt to say this, but he almost wished he was still in that deepest pain and suffering, because that was where he really found God, something like that.

I was riveted, I hadn't imagined anyone else felt that way! In those wee hours of greatest pain, and confusion, that's where I learned a far greater depth of God's love!

Much love!

Truman · Jan 26, 2021

I will run with the swift, I will soar with the eagles,
I will march with the strong, I will walk with my Jesus.
All the days of my life, I will fight the good fight,
'til my Savior returns, I will lay down my life. - by Truman Ron Coates

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