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pain

  1. Christsfreeservant

    Prayer Request

    Prayer request: I was at my son's house on Sunday with my husband and the rest of my family (most of them). I walked out to the car, put some things in the car, stood up and my right knee suddenly gave out. I can't walk now without the aid of a walker. Prayers would be appreciated. [I normally...
  2. A

    The Lord has repeatedly HEALED me of desperate pain

    Here’s how i get deliverance from awful nagging pain. When i feel ongoing pain and have prayed and prayed, and the pain just remains, i sit down and confront it with the name of Jesus. Its so hurtful to think God just sits back and watches us suffer and wont provide an answer. But, if you...
  3. SummerMadness

    My 6-year-old just had his first encounter with racism

    My 6-year-old just had his first encounter with racism I know many people go through a cycle of guilt because they question what could they have done to avoid the situation because they believe they can do just the right actions to prevent the problem in the first place. Having faith, resolve...
  4. SalemOrthodox

    Why are you hurting, dear man? Elder Symeon Kragiopoulos (2015) on pain and spiritual progress

    I recently found a number of article snippets from Elder Symeon Kragiopoulos, Abbot of Holy Trinity Monastery in Panorama. He is very straight forward, and I found them simple and practical, so I've pasted a great many in my delight. This one was an "oof", as someone who...
  5. tryphena rose

    Pregnant and dealing with low back pain

    I'm currently pregnant with my first child and am in my second trimester. I'd like to ask for prayer for some back pain I've been dealing with the past week. Before pregnancy, I've suffered from chronic lower back pain. The pain is always in the same spot as I injured it a few years ago. It's...
  6. Mark Quayle

    There should be a word for, "God drinks our sin up like water."

    There ought to be a single word that references the fact that God drinks up our sin like water. I'm referring to the forbearance and grace of God, who apparently, though he requires obedience and holiness, is not surprised by the sin that so easily besets us, including the horror of outright...
  7. Mark Quayle

    Concerning Pain, Evil and Suffering

    These thoughts are offered in the hope that they may begin what logical defense of Christianity does not always do: To those who don't know HIM, you have maybe some vague concept of the agony of separation from God, and the joy of closeness to Christ. Maybe you have some experience with guilt...
  8. М

    Is it true?

    I want to apologise for my bad English. I’m currently in rush. Yesterday I was diagnosed with chronic pancreatitis. I am only 17 years of age. I will go straight. I wrote some terrible stuff online. I want to know if this is true. - The overall survival rate is 70% at 10 years and 45% at 20...
  9. М

    Send me prayers...

    I am 17 years old boy. I can’t really write much. I am very ill and can’t even sleep, walk or live normal. I have chronic pain In my stomach. They don’t stop and I can’t do anything, even rest. I love you Christians all around the world. Forgive me God for my sins and help to go though your...
  10. C

    I Hurt My Future Daughter in Law

    Hello all, I need some prayer. This whole thing is so horrible. My future daughter in law and I started out great. I’ve known her for 3 years now. She is a lovely girl with a strong faith in God. Well I know I am at fault in this whole thing here. I recently started a new job back in February...
  11. Christsfreeservant

    Don't Stuff the Pain

    Psalm 119:25-28 ESV “My soul clings to the dust; give me life according to your word! When I told of my ways, you answered me; teach me your statutes! Make me understand the way of your precepts, and I will meditate on your wondrous works. My soul melts away for sorrow...
  12. Arc F1

    Life Issues

    My struggles in life and my battle with leukemia. Having health issues changes the way you interact with people. Daily struggles and just trying to function from day to day are sometimes really difficult.
  13. URA

    Embracing Discomfort (Video)

    This video addresses forgiveness as coming too soon, being used as a way to escape discomfort, instead of allowing us & our world to be changed by the discomfort. While he addresses Christians, I want people from any or no religion to discuss what he brings up, as it is all very relevant to our...
  14. profoundgrace

    Why doesn't God answer prayer?

    For example, we had a dog... he was still young. I prayed God would heal him and God didn't. I have a basement suite across from mine and I prayed God will bring good neighbour. Previously there were two crack addicts living there. Then, God sent a new neighbour who was worse and someone who...
  15. М

    I rarely ask, and may be the wrong thread, but I'm asking for prayers if you could

    Hello , I see other guy thread here and I liked how he formed it so I though I can do the same . So I am 16 years old boy . From week ago I suffer from knee pain . I am in very bad condition . I can rarely move my left leg . I love to train and it is impossible for me because of the knee. I...
  16. Focused on the Word

    Understandable Pain, Unacceptable Behavior

    “Just because your pain is understandable, doesn’t mean your behavior is acceptable.” – Steve Maraboli. Genesis Chapters 4-7 How long would it take before the ugliness of sin caused major tragedy? Not long, not long at all. The ugly effects of sin bend mankind toward wicked deeds...
  17. A

    Forgave but there's still pain?

    Is this possible? 2 months ago, i made small mistake then my workmate attacked me for invalid reason. He threat me that he will hire a killer to kill me and he kicked my chair. Even my other workmate was shocked because of his anger to me for invalid reason what i have done.. like very small...
  18. pantingdeer

    Permanent back injury

    I hurt my back and have been told by a physical therapist that I may have damaged nerves / disc in my lower back and it may never get better. Please pray for healing. I've prayed for healing but it didn't work. I'm only 20 yrs old (21 in 2 days) and don't want to be sore forever.
  19. pantingdeer

    My guinea pig very ill. I don't believe is assisted death.

    My guinea pig Edmund has a tumour on his underbelly and he has also developed a problem called mallocussion which means his teeth have overgrown making it very hard for hime to eat and drink. He is losing weight rapidly and seems to gasp to air. The vet said it could be put down but I don't...
  20. Heartofsilver

    Don't know how to deal with this

    Hello everyone, I have been having a battle with my mental health and in the midst of it I dropped my classes at school due to having multiple severe panic attacks and issues with my disabilities. Everything was feeling like too much, so also in the midst of these times I broke up with my...