Prayers for my Dad (and now, for me, too)

[URA]

Good late evening, I felt that I shouldn't go to sleep before posting this, give God the chance to work through the night.
I've developed some tendonitis in the knees; put simply, it hurts to turn, but walking's okay. Except...it's gotten worse. A lot. I've been using this as a way to turn towards God whenever anything adverse comes, seeing trials as oppertunities to express love for God instead of distractions from Him. It's helped my spiritual life immensly, and especially after reading the Book of Job, even today, where I had to sit down while folding laundry because my knees burnt too much to stand, I'm still turning towards Him with peace in my heart, knowing that His will shall be done.
I've included my dad in this, too. He's got chronic pain that keeps him from going on long walks with my mom; he always has to turn back halfway into them. In his case, it's mostly old hockey injuries that weren't treated well that are coming back to get him. He always soaks his feet in Epsom saltwater at night, which helps, but he still has to not do a lot of things he'd like to because it hurts too much to walk too long.
I'm including him in here, not only because he needs the healing much more than I do (I'm 19, and this is still early stage--my tendonitis just became bad yesterday, and some symptoms I've seen online are way worse than anything I have), but because I've been calling on God for healing, but I'm trying to say "Please heal my knees, but not before you bring my dad more healing for his physical ailments." It's another step in trying to spiritualize my duress, mild as it may be.
I've been in a great, fairly intense Learn to Play Hockey class all semester, and it ends Thursday; then a week of spring break, where I won't even have to walk up many stairs. I'm confident that God has already designed my body in a way that healing will come soon enough, especially now that He's led me to a few stretches & exercises that seem to be working well. Obviously, prayer power won't hurt anything, and I'd like it to be mild enough to keep me on the ice through Thursday, where I'll get to rest.
I'm tired, and I lost my train of thought, but I think I got the point across; if nothing else, God knows my intentions, and He knows that I'm still seeking His support, just a little more openly now.
May God bring healing to my knees & my dad as we sleep tonight.
Thank you for bearing with me this long.

 

[brinny]

Good late evening, I felt that I shouldn't go to sleep before posting this, give God the chance to work through the night.
I've developed some tendonitis in the knees; put simply, it hurts to turn, but walking's okay. Except...it's gotten worse. A lot. I've been using this as a way to turn towards God whenever anything adverse comes, seeing trials as oppertunities to express love for God instead of distractions from Him. It's helped my spiritual life immensly, and especially after reading the Book of Job, even today, where I had to sit down while folding laundry because my knees burnt too much to stand, I'm still turning towards Him with peace in my heart, knowing that His will shall be done.
I've included my dad in this, too. He's got chronic pain that keeps him from going on long walks with my mom; he always has to turn back halfway into them. In his case, it's mostly old hockey injuries that weren't treated well that are coming back to get him. He always soaks his feet in Epsom saltwater at night, which helps, but he still has to not do a lot of things he'd like to because it hurts too much to walk too long.
I'm including him in here, not only because he needs the healing much more than I do (I'm 19, and this is still early stage--my tendonitis just became bad yesterday, and some symptoms I've seen online are way worse than anything I have), but because I've been calling on God for healing, but I'm trying to say "Please heal my knees, but not before you bring my dad more healing for his physical ailments." It's another step in trying to spiritualize my duress, mild as it may be.
I've been in a great, fairly intense Learn to Play Hockey class all semester, and it ends Thursday; then a week of spring break, where I won't even have to walk up many stairs. I'm confident that God has already designed my body in a way that healing will come soon enough, especially now that He's led me to a few stretches & exercises that seem to be working well. Obviously, prayer power won't hurt anything, and I'd like it to be mild enough to keep me on the ice through Thursday, where I'll get to rest.
I'm tired, and I lost my train of thought, but I think I got the point across; if nothing else, God knows my intentions, and He knows that I'm still seeking His support, just a little more openly now.
May God bring healing to my knees & my dad as we sleep tonight.
Thank you for bearing with me this long.

Praying for your precious dad, and you too. That you both have a restful night and that all pain and inflammation and discomfort and suffering eases. Father may it be so, in Jesus name, amen (((hug)))

 

[drjean]

Evening.
While I will talk to God about all this, I am impressed to share that much of my pains were caused by my diet. Not that it was bad, but I gave up many foods that made it worse due to inflammation! Perhaps in times of stress or extra activity you are both in the habit of eating certain foods---or more of them-- adding to the results. Just a thought.

Good wishes on your endeavors, and sweet dreams.

 

[mukk_in]

Good late evening, I felt that I shouldn't go to sleep before posting this, give God the chance to work through the night.
I've developed some tendonitis in the knees; put simply, it hurts to turn, but walking's okay. Except...it's gotten worse. A lot. I've been using this as a way to turn towards God whenever anything adverse comes, seeing trials as oppertunities to express love for God instead of distractions from Him. It's helped my spiritual life immensly, and especially after reading the Book of Job, even today, where I had to sit down while folding laundry because my knees burnt too much to stand, I'm still turning towards Him with peace in my heart, knowing that His will shall be done.
I've included my dad in this, too. He's got chronic pain that keeps him from going on long walks with my mom; he always has to turn back halfway into them. In his case, it's mostly old hockey injuries that weren't treated well that are coming back to get him. He always soaks his feet in Epsom saltwater at night, which helps, but he still has to not do a lot of things he'd like to because it hurts too much to walk too long.
I'm including him in here, not only because he needs the healing much more than I do (I'm 19, and this is still early stage--my tendonitis just became bad yesterday, and some symptoms I've seen online are way worse than anything I have), but because I've been calling on God for healing, but I'm trying to say "Please heal my knees, but not before you bring my dad more healing for his physical ailments." It's another step in trying to spiritualize my duress, mild as it may be.
I've been in a great, fairly intense Learn to Play Hockey class all semester, and it ends Thursday; then a week of spring break, where I won't even have to walk up many stairs. I'm confident that God has already designed my body in a way that healing will come soon enough, especially now that He's led me to a few stretches & exercises that seem to be working well. Obviously, prayer power won't hurt anything, and I'd like it to be mild enough to keep me on the ice through Thursday, where I'll get to rest.
I'm tired, and I lost my train of thought, but I think I got the point across; if nothing else, God knows my intentions, and He knows that I'm still seeking His support, just a little more openly now.
May God bring healing to my knees & my dad as we sleep tonight.
Thank you for bearing with me this long.

Praying my friend. God bless .

 

[URA]

Evening.
While I will talk to God about all this, I am impressed to share that much of my pains were caused by my diet. Not that it was bad, but I gave up many foods that made it worse due to inflammation! Perhaps in times of stress or extra activity you are both in the habit of eating certain foods---or more of them-- adding to the results. Just a thought.

What were those foods?

 

[drjean]

"White foods" are the first I gave up. Though I don't have arthritis I had a feeling that my issue was inflammation (long before the current studies proved me correct!) My MDs never had a clue, and they put me on NSAIDs. I weaned off them by myself years ago...


I think the arthritis foundation has a website with the list. Foods to Avoid With Arthritis | Arthritis Diet

I'll PM you with more info, since this is a prayer forum.

 

[URA]

It was better this morning, but got very bad throughout the day, until this afternoon I tried a guided meditation for healing, and it worked spectacularlty!!! I felt so relaxed during/after the meditation, but after a lot of walking, my right knee feels kind of hot, but all the rest of the pain is gone!!!
Definitely something I'll keep doing (and praising God for), and I'll make sure to tell dad about it Friday when I come back home for Spring Break.
If you're wondering, there were a lot of videos on YouTube under "Meditation for Pain Relief", but here's the link for the one I used. Make sure to have a quiet place & about 30 minutes to kill if you want to try it.
Thank you for all your prayers, I'm sure they helped lead me to this fantastic resource.

 

[Southernscotty]

Prayers sent for you and your Dad for relief from this pain. May the God of all tender mercy bless and keep you during this time.

 

[SANTOSO]

Good late evening, I felt that I shouldn't go to sleep before posting this, give God the chance to work through the night.
I've developed some tendonitis in the knees; put simply, it hurts to turn, but walking's okay. Except...it's gotten worse. A lot. I've been using this as a way to turn towards God whenever anything adverse comes, seeing trials as oppertunities to express love for God instead of distractions from Him. It's helped my spiritual life immensly, and especially after reading the Book of Job, even today, where I had to sit down while folding laundry because my knees burnt too much to stand, I'm still turning towards Him with peace in my heart, knowing that His will shall be done.
I've included my dad in this, too. He's got chronic pain that keeps him from going on long walks with my mom; he always has to turn back halfway into them. In his case, it's mostly old hockey injuries that weren't treated well that are coming back to get him. He always soaks his feet in Epsom saltwater at night, which helps, but he still has to not do a lot of things he'd like to because it hurts too much to walk too long.
I'm including him in here, not only because he needs the healing much more than I do (I'm 19, and this is still early stage--my tendonitis just became bad yesterday, and some symptoms I've seen online are way worse than anything I have), but because I've been calling on God for healing, but I'm trying to say "Please heal my knees, but not before you bring my dad more healing for his physical ailments." It's another step in trying to spiritualize my duress, mild as it may be.
I've been in a great, fairly intense Learn to Play Hockey class all semester, and it ends Thursday; then a week of spring break, where I won't even have to walk up many stairs. I'm confident that God has already designed my body in a way that healing will come soon enough, especially now that He's led me to a few stretches & exercises that seem to be working well. Obviously, prayer power won't hurt anything, and I'd like it to be mild enough to keep me on the ice through Thursday, where I'll get to rest.
I'm tired, and I lost my train of thought, but I think I got the point across; if nothing else, God knows my intentions, and He knows that I'm still seeking His support, just a little more openly now.
May God bring healing to my knees & my dad as we sleep tonight.
Thank you for bearing with me this long.

Already prayed for you and your dad.
Don’t consider the pains. Consider God heal you and your dad. Glorify the Lord with praise and believe what you ask that you receive in faith.

When pains persist, give praise and dwell in prayer.
GBU

 

[bèlla]

"The Lord sustains him on his sickbed; in his illness you restore him to full health." —Psalm 41:3

URA,

I'm sorry to hear your condition is worsening and your father is suffering too. I'm praying for the Lord's healing and restoration for you both. Have you considered fasting and petitioning the Lord on that day? I've done so in the past and it was very effective. And the healing came forth.

Don't forget about the Prayer Wall and Prayer Request thread in the Singles forum. We want to stand with you during this time.

Yours in His Service,

~Bella

 

[Richard.20.12]

Good late evening, I felt that I shouldn't go to sleep before posting this, give God the chance to work through the night.
I've developed some tendonitis in the knees; put simply, it hurts to turn, but walking's okay. Except...it's gotten worse. A lot. I've been using this as a way to turn towards God whenever anything adverse comes, seeing trials as oppertunities to express love for God instead of distractions from Him. It's helped my spiritual life immensly, and especially after reading the Book of Job, even today, where I had to sit down while folding laundry because my knees burnt too much to stand, I'm still turning towards Him with peace in my heart, knowing that His will shall be done.
I've included my dad in this, too. He's got chronic pain that keeps him from going on long walks with my mom; he always has to turn back halfway into them. In his case, it's mostly old hockey injuries that weren't treated well that are coming back to get him. He always soaks his feet in Epsom saltwater at night, which helps, but he still has to not do a lot of things he'd like to because it hurts too much to walk too long.
I'm including him in here, not only because he needs the healing much more than I do (I'm 19, and this is still early stage--my tendonitis just became bad yesterday, and some symptoms I've seen online are way worse than anything I have), but because I've been calling on God for healing, but I'm trying to say "Please heal my knees, but not before you bring my dad more healing for his physical ailments." It's another step in trying to spiritualize my duress, mild as it may be.
I've been in a great, fairly intense Learn to Play Hockey class all semester, and it ends Thursday; then a week of spring break, where I won't even have to walk up many stairs. I'm confident that God has already designed my body in a way that healing will come soon enough, especially now that He's led me to a few stretches & exercises that seem to be working well. Obviously, prayer power won't hurt anything, and I'd like it to be mild enough to keep me on the ice through Thursday, where I'll get to rest.
I'm tired, and I lost my train of thought, but I think I got the point across; if nothing else, God knows my intentions, and He knows that I'm still seeking His support, just a little more openly now.
May God bring healing to my knees & my dad as we sleep tonight.
Thank you for bearing with me this long.

It might be useful to mention what exactly you've tried to alleviate your condition. A quick search shows that sugar, caffeine and fried foods greatly increase its severity. So the question is do you consume any of those foods? If you don't ever consume any sugar, then look at other sweeteners which can have similar affects. Honey and maple syrup may be pure and natural but they can send out blood sugar up to the stratosphere. Next is refined carbs like white rice/bread/pasta inside of the whole wheat versions. Its also in many sauces. Its almost impossible to eat pure if you eat out. The good news is eating out consumes a lot of money! Good riddance....
Back to eating....sugar is of course present in fruit as in fructose. Not nearly as bad as sugar/honey/maple syrup but what often happens is if people eliminate sweeteners sometimes they replace those with a lot more fruit. This also can have bad effects. Fruit is good but not in huge quantities. You can check the glycemic index of all foods online.
Next is exercise. We want to keep moving every day but not straining ourselves. Walking, then speed walking, then jogging, then sprinting are free, natural ways of increasing our fitness outside in fresh air.
Then there's flexibility. We can do much at home with just a mat. Its so easy to end up sitting around all day. But our bodies are not designed for lethargy. ( I have no idea of your present activity level of course.)

 

[Richard.20.12]

What we REALLY need the Lord's help with is our willpower and discipline. Because we know the cause of most of our ailments. Yet you see people everywhere ignoring common sense and eating like garbage compactors. We've all been guilty of this at times. Instead of feeling we're depriving ourselves because of the elimination of some junk foods think of it as replacement or upgrading of junk foods to real, whole foods. The foods people used to eat before science and technology rolled into town and ruined everything. Think of when the Israelites were tromping around the wilderness. Often the whole troupe would be walking for days at a time AND hauling all their stuff. This means old people. Everyone. Not many people could walk all day today at any age. This is a stark example of how healthy people were back then. Its rather humbling to read today.