jeffnevins

The hardest thing for me to figure out is the difference between no & wait. No means no forever, I assume? Though I suppose he can change His mind if He wants. But wait is confusing. One week? Or the day before your death. Somewhere between... Hm- I have no idea how anyone can know whether the response is a no or wait. Thanks for any insights.

Just finished reading it- only book I've read besides the Bible in a long time. It starts off a bit harsh, admonishing those who make an idol out of pain relief. The author works w/people struggling w/RA among other conditions & mentiones how Christ's example of not giving up & accomplishing God's will in the midst of suffering can be an inspiriation to those suffering today. God is present w/us in our problem. He is powerful and purposeful. We must keep faith in a future that God oversees. And 2Cor 4:16 Therefore we do not lose heart. Even though our outward man is perishing, yet the inward man is being renewed day by day.

Thanks for the replies & prayers. Saw a chiropractor last week who even shifted internal organs, disks, and cranials. 2 visits came to $300, but I felt a lot better for a while. I guess you need to keep going. And not get injured any more. Went to a medical clinic a a few months back, but the doctor wasn't happy to see me & suggested a different painkiller. I may be receiving an income soon- then I can go to the accupuncture/wellness place nearby. Don't want any more "survival debt", and though I live near hospital (John Muir), they didn't do anything to help before. This book- maybe it will help. And healing. As long as the tooth nerve pain doesn't come back, Lord willing. That is agony. Seeking the kingdom above all things- And yours in Christ-

The Lord won't give us more than we can bear. I wonder how close I am. I walked 2 hours w/o a problem yesterday. Today, I trip on a concrete step walking up to the church. Didn't fall- kept my balance. I am in danger everywhere from my foolishness. My ankle hurts, and knee. I live in a 2-story house. I regret not walking the long way around. Walking to the grocery store is going to hurt. I like to go for walks for exercise. I wonder if anyone knows how serious it is or takes to heal? How long til I can walk on it? Lord God- please no more injuries. I actually found a book there called Pain- The Plight of Fallen Man. The only book I'm reading besides the Bible in the past 9 months. I think I'll see a Christian counselor there as well.

A friend as church linked me to this, and I listened to it while working. You might know of this man- And Paul said when I am weak, I am strong- hmm. I've never felt more physically weak in my life. Twice my age... Part of God's will is living in the Spirit- I've failed at times for sure... Suffering comes from disobedience or is used by God to work a purpose... Good stuff. http://www.gty.org/Resources/Sermons/80-310_Taking-the-Mystery-Out-of-Knowing-Gods-Will

Thanks for the info. Curling iron sounds really painful. There's a tiny bit of blurriness & pain, but I don't see any red or mark. Will get drops Fri., Lord willing.

Thanks for the tip. And for the joke- can't blame you. I make myself a pretty easy target sometimes.

Just wondering if anyone has done this before. Drying off yesterday, I had my open when I made contact w/the bath towel (never done that before). Eye seems a little off today still. I read abrasions can take a few days to heal (this eye had a sratch some months back, though...) Thanks for any insight.

I don't post in news much, but this article made me want to post to give a heads up. http://moneywatch.bnet.com/saving-money/blog/devil-details/top-cities-for-drunk-drivers/3049/ I've been meeting some people over the past months w/brain injuries online who've been in car accidents, some by drunk drivers. I pray for safety from this problem of society-

OK. Thank you very much.

Thanks- the pain flared up baly last night. Took ibuprofin. And I hit my head by accident this morning while the meds were wearing off, despite extreme caution (drove the heel of my hand into the side of the head while turning in the shower- elbow hit the wall). I should go to that dentist- Lord, I ask for healing for others going through similar situations or worse. And I need healing so badly. Lord Jesus help-

Thanks very much for the replies. Yes, it is good to remember that God's eternal kingdom is the goal- our life here is a proving ground. It was simpler when it was just a headache, and I am wary of the side effects of ibuprofin- But I will trust in the Lord's plan for this one life.

I love the Lord & His Word, but am thankful for the heavy cardstock Psalm 145 from my church I can keep looking at easily. v14: The Lord sustains all who fall and raises all who are bowed down. v:18: The Lord is near to all who call upon Him, to all who call uopn Him in truth. The question I have is in this verse- v:19: He will fulfill the desire of those who fear Him; He will also hear their cry and will save them. When? It is His timing. My desire is to continue to serve Christ and share the Good News, but I also desire that the pain to my tooth nerve, hand, hip, and head subside. I can be an even better servant! When will he save me from this pain? Others have it much tougher than me, and I am greatful to be alive. There were some close calls in the past. Thanks for reading. Praise be to God.

Thanks for the responses. I wouldn't even have the problem if I hadn't taken Naproxen, and tried to drink the water late at night, and done so w/o turning on the lights, and using a thick heavy glass. So foolish. I've waited four months to see if it will heal. Guess I need to wait a bit more (can't afford a root canal yet anyway, even w/insurance).

There are empty seats around me in the back of the church. *.* I'm working my way up to getting to the middle or front again. It's been a pretty rough seven months, but praise God.

Hey- I banged a front tooth four months or so back, and have had the pain come & go. I think it affects my post-concussion headache for certain. I try to be very careful when flossing, and not to use the tooth when eating. Nothing too hot or cold. A root canal may stop the pain, but cause further problems long term. Can a tooth nerve heal over time, perhaps w/enough raw milk (hard to find, but it is around). Thanks for any thoughts-

I'm not sure if anyone ever shares where they attend, but I was going to Cornerstone-SF for quaite a while, http://www.cornerstone-sf.org/ -but the commute by public transit & foot has been pretty tough for me the past year. Thankfully, there's a great church about a five-minute walk from me. But some weekends I'm out of town- http://www.northcreek.org/home/index.php I've never seen anyone from the Bay Area, CA here, but maybe a "lurker" around here is & might want to check one out.

Thanks for the prayers. Sorry to hear about the pain you have, nebula. It really bothers me that people have to go through that. As far as self-punishment- Well, I realize I've sinned, and have repented, and have been forgiven. But I never forget. I try not to punish myself, though. I walked a good distance to the detist, and there's no fracture. Thank God. But the nerve could get worse. Need to wait a month & see if a root canal is needed. That will cost a bit. Maybe the long walk & sleeping in the wrong position had something to do w/it, but the hip feels a lot worse today. I need to walk to the grocery store, and may take a painkiller, but it is risky in that I can get another injury as a result. Anyone ever bounce back from hip pain? I don't think it is dislocated- maybe a ligament is strained? Thanks-

Thanks for the response. How are you? I feel OK about myself. I try to keep my eyes on serving God & others as much as possible. As Keith Green sang: "Thank you Lord God for being patient with me. It's so hard to see when my eyes are on me". It's just harder when pain keeps hitting the physical body from every direction when I least expect it. And the 6-month headache. So bizzare. I feel so different than from before July 15. The body is a miracle from God, and I thank God for it. It just has been the worst 6 months in it- ever. I pray a lot. Just have to be careful about unloading my pain on close friends, family (though they tend to be the most patient), and forums like this one. I'm to the point where I don't really care about my real name being online. Just want the pain to end if God so allows. Can imagine possibly living happily live in rags the rest of my life, doing the most mundane job, etc. if the pain would end. In Christ-

Hello- thanks for reading. I've been post-concussion for over 6 months now, but I've read the headache may improve in the 6-9 month period, so I'm hopeful. And reading Job. I don't have it as bad as him, but I certainly identify w/this book; Ch.10 to an extent. Seems when I'm post-concussion, minor injuries hurt a lot more & take more time to heal. Latest was twisting the hip a bit when off-balance (another foolish move), and the pain's lasted a few days. I've researched, iced, try not to walk too much, and have started the ibuprofin, but was wondering how long it took other people to heal from this. Maybe a few days? Dental insurance finally starts on the 1st, so I can see about the tooth nerve pain that affects the headache. Just need to be patient. Thanks for your patience as well.

Good points. Thanks.

When a man's ways please the LORD, He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him. Just wondering how this works. It seems Christians in some countries are tortured & killed for standing up for their beliefs. And less extreme examples from everyday life where people have people hating them, etc. Thanks for insights.

Two topics on the same subject- hmmm. I pick this one. It was fun dropping by chat last night here for a bit. And Happy New Decade. The last one was quite a roller coaster. This one should be interesting.

Yes, I praise Him in all things. Not sure when I'll read that book, but thanks for mentioning it. I will continue in my Bible reading in the meantime. Even if I die, it's fine, because I will be with Him. Whatever pain/injury happens to me could be worse. I will pray w/o ceasing as much as possible, and love God and others. And labor and serve until I am unable or gone. Sorry if my post wasn't as fun as the others. Thanks be to God for His Word.

"I asked God to spare me pain. God said, No. Suffering draws you apart from worldly cares and brings you closer to me." Thanks for the post. Been over five months in pain from an injury. New injury tonight is giving me neck/back/head pain. I've drawn closest to God in times of worship, but also when in prayer alone, or in injury. I don't want to be spared all pain, but it is OK to ask for healing. I want to serve God to my fullest. I ask for healing for others as well. In Christ-