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Thanks Heart2soul I needed that…….mine is a small battle with an abscessed tooth , but it’s linked to some deep fears about healing. I have been to the dentist, had anti biotics ( two lots ) I don’t want a root canal or to lose another tooth as I lost a tooth a month ago ( then this other tooth started up ) Running alongside all this it was also the time when God started working on my youngest sons life ( years of waiting ) He came to faith on Thursday …..and yet here I am battling and faltering and it’s been affecting my mental health.
Now it’s a battle between giving in and going back to the dentist or trusting for a healing that I don’t know will come x
I am so tired of dealing with the tooth issues -what’s happened with Dan is amazing xx
Rita
I am praying for your tooth....warm salt water rinses are amazingly effective in reducing the swelling.Thanks Heart2soul I needed that…….mine is a small battle with an abscessed tooth , but it’s linked to some deep fears about healing. I have been to the dentist, had anti biotics ( two lots ) I don’t want a root canal or to lose another tooth as I lost a tooth a month ago ( then this other tooth started up ) Running alongside all this it was also the time when God started working on my youngest sons life ( years of waiting ) He came to faith on Thursday …..and yet here I am battling and faltering and it’s been affecting my mental health.
Now it’s a battle between giving in and going back to the dentist or trusting for a healing that I don’t know will come x
I am so tired of dealing with the tooth issues -what’s happened with Dan is amazing xx
Rita
Praying with and for you sister!Thanks Heart2soul I needed that…….mine is a small battle with an abscessed tooth , but it’s linked to some deep fears about healing. I have been to the dentist, had anti biotics ( two lots ) I don’t want a root canal or to lose another tooth as I lost a tooth a month ago ( then this other tooth started up ) Running alongside all this it was also the time when God started working on my youngest sons life ( years of waiting ) He came to faith on Thursday …..and yet here I am battling and faltering and it’s been affecting my mental health.
Now it’s a battle between giving in and going back to the dentist or trusting for a healing that I don’t know will come x
I am so tired of dealing with the tooth issues -what’s happened with Dan is amazing xx
Rita
I know I did....
I am praying for your tooth....warm salt water rinses are amazingly effective in reducing the swelling.
As for Dan
I am raising a HALLELUJAH in the face of the enemy! And the Holy Spirit is moving mightily in his life and in yours.
I give God the Glory that when you are weak He is strong and you never give up.
I was praying and meditating about battles and I heard "the battle has already been fought and won, quit trying to fight what isn't there to fight, lean into the one who fought and won the victory...Jesus!"
I thought...well what is my armor for?....The good fight of Faith....the enemy is always attacking you to destroy your faith in Him who has already defeated our enemy.
I said wow, that is quite a revelation....now I get it!
I loved his testimony about his own struggle this past year....thinking his time was over because he hadn't heard anything from God.....I am so glad he persevered and gave this message to us. Made me cry....because I was feeling the exact same way.Great share sister,
Loved the comparison with Florence Chadwick. He's so right! Right when we seem to want to throw in the towel, He shows up...never late!
But let's take faith a little further and believe in the things that we might no even live to see!!! If it is His will, and we know that...then, we can rest assured in our full believing of what we might never see come to pass in this lifetime.
xo
I loved his testimony about his own struggle this past year....thinking his time was over because he hadn't heard anything from God.....I am so glad he persevered and gave this message to us. Made me cry....because I was feeling the exact same way.
True grit is a precious personal quality today, and getting more rare by the decade it seems.I know I did....
Our faith will be tested and tried by fire...Paul says to rejoice in our trials and tribulations because it works patience in us....i presume patience that God is working it out for our good but in His timing. I have heard it said many times don't ever give up on what God has promised you because your breakthrouh is just around the corner.God's timing is superb! I do so hate those times when He seems distant. I wonder if He pulls back sometimes to test and grow our faith. Will we continue to reach out to Him no matter what, or toss in that ole towel!
Sometimes those thoughts can sneak in and grab hold. But then..."where would we go?"
I want to send this to one of my brothers. Again, good share.
xo
Yes it is...it is easier to quit than to persevere....I believe the reason for many is they don't have anyone around to encourage them to keep going. So much negativity in the world.True grit is a precious personal quality today, and getting more rare by the decade it seems.
Thanks Heart2soul I needed that…….mine is a small battle with an abscessed tooth , but it’s linked to some deep fears about healing. I have been to the dentist, had anti biotics ( two lots ) I don’t want a root canal or to lose another tooth as I lost a tooth a month ago ( then this other tooth started up ) Running alongside all this it was also the time when God started working on my youngest sons life ( years of waiting ) He came to faith on Thursday …..and yet here I am battling and faltering and it’s been affecting my mental health.
Now it’s a battle between giving in and going back to the dentist or trusting for a healing that I don’t know will come x
I am so tired of dealing with the tooth issues -what’s happened with Dan is amazing xx
Rita
Lol, it’s not to the root canal I fear, have had a few myself. It’s too complicated to explain, but the Lord has really spoken to me about things today, and also the pain has been under control. It’s about walking through things WITH him, it’s about being patient xRita root canals are fun, they only use 2" drill bit lol. No there no to bad I have had a few. Worse part is tje time in the chair but the procedure is not bad just a little deeper feeling
H2S: I've never been a quitter when the odds seemed slim or bleak. For the important things in life of course. I remember when I was nearing 40 years of age and my marriage was becoming a burden and it seemed it was going to be lost during those many months. I struggled and overcame these trials on both a spiritual and mental level as they are so intertwined. I turned to God really at the start of it all, and there was no evidence of support until months later when I was being repaired along with my wife. The grit that was at work within me was also shared/felt with my Lord. He carried me over the finish line. I still remember the lowest days and when the sun eventually came out again. I knew I needed fixing even years before. I just did not know it would come in this form of testing and trials that encompassed my entire being. A life changer that took grit built upon the foundation of faith and perseverance held up in the firm hands of my Lord Yahshua/Jesus.Yes it is...it is easier to quit than to persevere....I believe the reason for many is they don't have anyone around to encourage them to keep going. So much negativity in the world.
I just did myself a "friendship" cleansing....I removed the toxic people in my life that inwardly want me to fail. That would keep me on their level ..if I succeed in my goals then they get left behind or they are confronted with guilt for not persevering in their own life.
What a beautiful testimony! This is what should happen in every Christian's life but unfortunately too many give up.H2S: I've never been a quitter when the odds seemed slim or bleak. For the important things in life of course. I remember when I was nearing 40 years of age and my marriage was becoming a burden and it seemed it was going to be lost during those many months. I struggled and overcame these trials on both a spiritual and mental level as they are so intertwined. I turned to God really at the start of it all, and there was no evidence of support until months later when I was being repaired along with my wife. The grit that was at work within me was also shared/felt with my Lord. He carried me over the finish line. I still remember the lowest days and when the sun eventually came out again. I knew I needed fixing even years before. I just did not know it would come in this form of testing and trials that encompassed my entire being. A life changer that took grit built upon the foundation of faith and perseverance held up in the firm hands of my Lord Yahshua/Jesus.
Thank you sister. You are a real encouragement in my walkWhat a beautiful testimony! This is what should happen in every Christian's life but unfortunately too many give up.
I love how you shared about the Lord sharing your pain with you....carrying it/you to the finish line.
God Bless you brother!
Hoping your tooth issue is being alleviated, Rita...Thanks Heart2soul I needed that…….mine is a small battle with an abscessed tooth , but it’s linked to some deep fears about healing. I have been to the dentist, had anti biotics ( two lots ) I don’t want a root canal or to lose another tooth as I lost a tooth a month ago ( then this other tooth started up ) Running alongside all this it was also the time when God started working on my youngest sons life ( years of waiting ) He came to faith on Thursday …..and yet here I am battling and faltering and it’s been affecting my mental health.
Now it’s a battle between giving in and going back to the dentist or trusting for a healing that I don’t know will come x
I am so tired of dealing with the tooth issues -what’s happened with Dan is amazing xx
Rita