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Robin:
Here's my background. I have Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and because of prolonged stress my nervous system is very sensitive. I can't handle noise and isolation is the only comfort I find in complete silence. The doctor told me I don't have lupus, but my neck is bad and I have chronic pain.
So I feel like one big lump of carnal mind because of this. My brain doesn't work right and I can't change that. It never turns off and I'm exhausted from thinking too much. So this leaves me very grumpy and grouchy most of the time. I don't have peace. I've never experienced happiness, which I don't put much importance on, but it feels all so carnal. God healed all my emotional pain in a miraculous way, but I'm still left with my bad brain and nervous system. I don't believe in positive self talk or hypnotism or neurofeedback or behavior modification and things like that. I can't take medication to ease any of this because I have a rare side effect of extreme muscle pain with all of it. I've tried many.
I think if my mind wasn't so carnal I could overcome all of this, but I'm at a loss. The more God puts me through fiery trials the worse my brain and nervous system seem to get. I know it's all in God's hands, but I hate being like this and there is nothing I can do about it. It is not pleasant to be around me. I am fortunate to have a loving family who understands me.
Will I always be a lump of carnal because of this?
eggi:
Certainly not!
Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ: (Php 1:6 KJV)
Like Peter said, all believers pass through the following:
The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before the great and the terrible day of the LORD. (Joe 2:31 KJV)
But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice, and said unto them, Ye men of Judaea, and all ye that dwell at Jerusalem, be this known unto you, and hearken to my words: For these are not drunken, as ye suppose, seeing it is but the third hour of the day.
But this is that which was spoken by the prophet Joel; And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams:
And on my servants and on my handmaidens I will pour out in those days of my Spirit; and they shall prophesy: And I will shew wonders in heaven above, and signs in the earth beneath; blood, and fire, and vapour of smoke: The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before that great and notable day of the Lord come:
So we must pass through these fiery trials, but every day we are closer to salvation:
And that, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep: for now is our salvation nearer than when we believed. (Rom 13:11 KJV)
Hope this helps you,
Eirik
PKnowler:
Hey Robin,
I'm sorry to hear about your pain and stress. I had no idea how bad it was for you. Thanks for sharing with us so we can pray for you! It helps us to know each other better to know what trials we are going though. It is sad that you say you have never experienced happiness. I don't know that I understand that. Surely at one time you were happy. I can't imagine living with pain though. I'm sure it would rob you of much happiness. My husband lives with chronic arthritis pain. Sometimes the pain brings him to tears.
I know I have called you super woman because of how much you have going on in your life- maybe it is all too much stimulus and it may be what makes it more difficult to rest.
Those were great scriptures Eirik! Thanks! I love the scripture you quoted :
"now is our salvation nearer than when we first believed." Praise God!
Of course Eirik is right you will not always be a lump of carnal because He who began a good work in you will be faithful to complete it! I wish I had something to add but that says it all. We are all waiting on Christ to overcome our carnal self- none of us have arrived yet!
You are in my prayers! I will also pray that you will be happy :) as well as healed and painfree!
Bless you!
~Paula
hillsbororiver:
--- Quote from: M.G. on February 13, 2007, 03:57:46 PM ---Here's my background. I have Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and because of prolonged stress my nervous system is very sensitive. I can't handle noise and isolation is the only comfort I find in complete silence. The doctor told me I don't have lupus, but my neck is bad and I have chronic pain.
M.G.
I am sorry to hear this, I don't have the extreme pain issues to deal with but often I do find myself seeking solitude and back away from most social events, even only if it involves family and/or friends. This is a rather recent feeling as I used to be the fascillitator and organizer for get togethers, parties, picnics, etc. I usually feel devoid of connecting with those around me, alone in a crowd so to speak, this is something I disguise pretty well but my lack of actively persuing or in attending many events has some wondering what is going on, myself included.
So I feel like one big lump of carnal mind because of this. My brain doesn't work right and I can't change that. It never turns off and I'm exhausted from thinking too much. So this leaves me very grumpy and grouchy most of the time. I don't have peace. I've never experienced happiness, which I don't put much importance on, but it feels all so carnal. God healed all my emotional pain in a miraculous way, but I'm still left with my bad brain and nervous system. I don't believe in positive self talk or hypnotism or neurofeedback or behavior modification and things like that. I can't take medication to ease any of this because I have a rare side effect of extreme muscle pain with all of it. I've tried many.
That is certainly a dreadful feeling, body exhausted but the brain racing all over the place.
I believe He is drawing you closer to Him, putting you in a place where only you and Him can occupy. Is this the "strange thing" Peter spoke of?
(1Peter 4:12)
I think if my mind wasn't so carnal I could overcome all of this, but I'm at a loss. The more God puts me through fiery trials the worse my brain and nervous system seem to get. I know it's all in God's hands, but I hate being like this and there is nothing I can do about it. It is not pleasant to be around me. I am fortunate to have a loving family who understands me.
Actually I have always found you to be edifying, pleasant, uplifting and a very valued Sister, I always look forward to your posts and miss you when you are away for a while. M.G. have faith He will calm the storm and the boat will be still and you will have some tranquility, He must be preparing you for something really special.
Will I always be a lump of carnal because of this?
No! You are being transformed into His Daughter, what a glorious promise!
His Peace and Comfort to you Sister,
Joe
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rrammfcitktturjsp:
M.G.,
Might I point you to Paul. Think of all that he has done and all that he has written. Think upon on all the lives that he changed for the good. Now he had a thorn in his flesh and begged God 3 times to remove it. God did not, becuase he told Paul, my grace is sufficient for you. When you feel down, look to Paul. I am sorry that I could not find this Scripture, Kat, once again I enlist your help.
He was certainly no carnal lump and neither will you. I have migraines and a terrible back ache that pervades much of my everyday life. I am glad I have these, even though my pain threshold is very high becuase of the pain that is present, becuase it keeps me humble and focused on God. I would not trade this for all the world.
God bless you and I will pray for you.
Sincerely,
Anne C. McGuire
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