I thought I would do a couple of blogs on pain and the Bible. This will be therapeutic for me also. So before we take a look at the Bible and what it says about pain. I thought I would write about my journey. See I have Fibromyalgia. For you that don’t know what this is. I will put it in my terms (PAIN) . It is muscle and nerve pain. It also comes with a lot of different symptoms. From IBS and memory problems ,can’t sleep, muscle spasms.. A bunch of other things. Ever have the flu and after you ache, well that’s me all the time. It also affects my teeth. I always have teeth pain. That is the one thing about this that drives me nuts. I can deal with pain but in the teeth it isn’t something I don’t handle well. It can be such a joy stealer. If you let it! I have to say I let this thing steal my joy a lot. See people just don’t understand this at times. I look fine, I work and I stay busy. So what the deal! Well, let me tell you. I put one foot in front of the other and go on what else can you do. The memory fog is what I am dealing with a lot lately. Ever have a moment when you can’t remember something. People call them senior moments. I call it fibro fog. The other day I could not tell you what a tablecloth was( I was holding it in my hand, and could not tell you what it was) or I was going to take bread pudding out. But could not remember how to say bread pudding. Or you walk into a store only to walk out because you can’t remember what you went in for. I have my stove burners marked because I forget which burner is which. I also have a hard time going out to eat. Because, it might upset my stomach. You always look where the bathroom is in a store. The pain in the muscles is easier to handle then the other stuff. Don’t get me wrong I am not whining ( o.k. maybe a little) I just want you to understand I know what I am talking about. So this is one of the reasons I wanted to blog. Maybe I can help someone also. Thru all this I can say God knows and I know that for some reason it is His will that I have this. So it will be ok. . So the next blog I will start my study on pain and the Bible.

February

1. Lev 12-14 Give chapter and verse where God states, “I put the plague of leprosy in a house”. ________________________

2. Lev 15-19 The priest of God were to dress in holy garments, but before they put them on what were they to do? ____________________________________________________

3. Lev 20-22 What was to happen to one who curseth their father or mother? ___________

4. Lev 23-25 What is to be observed by the Israelites on the 14th day of the first month? ______________________________________________________________________

5. Lev 26-27 All the tithe of the Land is what unto the Lord? ______________________

6. Num 1-3 What was the total number of men able to go forth to war in Israel? ________

7. Num 4-6 Write Out Numbers 6:25 _________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________

8. Num 7-9 What was it that Israel followed when it moved and stopped when it stopped during their journey? __________________________________________________

9. Num 10-14 The servant of Moses known as Jehoshua (Joshua) originally was called by what name? __________________________

10. Num 15-17 Korah, Dathan, and Abiram along with 250 princes of the assembly gathered against Moses, give a description of who the 250 princes were? ___________________ __________________________________________________________________

11. Num 18-20 How long did the house of Israel mourn for Aaron after his death? ______

12. Num 21-23 Who was the king of the Moabites that wanted Balaam to curse Israel? ___________

13. Num 24-26 Whom did Balak claim kept back honor from Balaam? _______________

14. Num 27-29 What numerical day and numerical is the Passover of the Lord? ________ ______________________________________________________

15. Num 30-32 Write out Numbers 30:2 _______________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________

16. Num 33-36 How many cities were given as cities of refuge? ____________________

17. Deu 1-3 Was Moses allowed by God to cross Jordan and go into the land of Canaan? ___

18. Deu 4-6 What are the benefits of keeping God’s statutes and commandments which God commanded? ____________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________

19. Deu 7-9 Remember the Lord thy God giveth thee power to get what? ______________

20. Deu 10-12 God tells us whatever He commands to observe to do we are to do, then tells us what not to do. What is it we are not to do? ________________________________

21. Deu 13-15 List 5 types of birds that were not to be eaten? ______________________ ______________________________________________________________________

22. Deu 16-18 A King is not to multiply what things to himself? _____________________ _______________________________________

23. Deu 19-23 What principle is found in Deu 22:5? ______________________________ ______________________________________________________________________

24. Deu 24-26 God tells his people “that thou shalt blot out the remembrance of” who? ___________________________________________________

25. Deu 27-29 The secret things belong unto who? __________________________

26. Deu 30-34 How old was Moses when he died? __________________________

27. Josh 1-3 Write out Joshua 1:9 _____________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________

28. Josh 4-6 Why did the Lord tell Joshua to loose his shoe from off his foot? __________ _______________________________________________________________________

Sometimes quotes we say actually came from the Bible. Here are a few:

1. A man after his own heart - 1 Samuel 13:14 But now thy kingdom shall not continue: the Lord sought him a man after his own heart...

2. Out of the mouth of babes - Psalm 8:2 Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings hast thou ordained strength because of thine enemies...

3.Twinkling of an eye - 1 Corinthians 15:52 In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye ...

Here are a few that don't have the exact wording but you will be able to see where we get the saying from.

1. Going the extra mile - Matthew 5:41 And whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile, go with him twain.

2. United we stand, "divided we fall" - Matthew 12:25 And Jesus knew their thoughts, and said unto them, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and every city or house divided against itself shall not stand.

3. By the sweat of your brow - Genesis 3:19 In the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread...

4. Pride comes before a fall - Proverbs 16:18 Pride goeth before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall

5. Spare the rod, spoil the child - Proverbs 13:24 He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.

6. Rise and Shine - Isaiah 60:1 ARSIE, SHINE, for thy light is come, and the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee.

7. A leopard can't change his spots - Jeremiah13:23 Can the Ethiopian change his skin, or the lepard his spots?...

There is even more saying we get from the Bible These are just a few. See how many you can find!

Psalms16:11 – Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fullness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.

God’s word tells us that He will guide us along on the path of life. But God also gives us a choice to stay on that path and follow it or go a different direction. Can you read a road map? I can’t! If we were traveling and my husband handed me a road map and asked to get us to Kansas City, we would be taking so many detours because I didn’t stay on the correct path. I need to learn how to read a map! The above verse talks about the path of life. We find the directions to that path of life in our Bibles. We need to be reading it to know that path. When we stay on that path we will have joy and pleasures forever! In our life we get off the path by many detours in our life. Things in this world seem to pull us away from God. Ever here that saying, the grass is greener on the other side. Have you ever been tempted and instead of staying on the path we gave in. Or we get worn down and it is easier to just give in? There is a song years ago It is a secular song so it isn’t any good. But when I heard it there was a part I seem to remember – Looking for love in all the wrong places. I can tell you where you will find that true love. It isn’t getting off the path it is staying on and going straight to the Saviour. That is where you will find true love.
Also, I thought about this we can think we are going the way God wants and not be. Several weeks back we went up to Sioux Falls, S.D.. My husband is great! We took the longer way there. I do not like interstate. Anyway, we stopped and ate lunch. After we ate we headed on the road we were on. I hauled a book out to read. Anyway, after a bit I looked up and the area wasn’t at all familiar to me. He never saw the 18 sign. So we were still on the same road never turned. Then we saw the Sign that said Minnesota. We still got to Sioux Falls just went about it the back door way. We thought we were on the right road. I think that happens when we think we are on the road God has for us and sometimes God wants to see us change directions. We get so busy doing for God that we forget to listen to God.

Isa 55:8 - For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the LORD

My husband had this come thru his e-mail. I have seen this before but I thought I would post it.
Hymns for all Professions:
Dentist's Hymn: Crown Him with Many Crowns
Weatherman's Hymn: There Shall Be Showers of Blessings
Contractor's Hymn: The Church's One Foundation
Tailor's Hymn: Holy, Holy, Holy
Golfer's Hymn: There's A Green Hill Far Away
Politician's Hymn: Standing on the Promise
Optometrist's Hymn: Open My Eyes That I Might See
IRS Agent's Hymn: I Surrender All
Gossip's Hymn: Pass It On
Electrician's Hymn: Send The Light
Shopper's Hymn: Sweet By and By
Realtor's Hymn: I've Got a Mansion, Just Over the Hilltop
Massage Therapist's Hymn: He Touched Me
Doctor's Hymn: The Great Physician
Geologist's Hymn: The Solid Rock
Laundress's Hymn: Are You Washed in The Blood
Sailor's Hymn: We Have A Anchor
Usher's Hymn: Bring Them In
Postman's Hymn: He Is Able To Deliver Thee
Pawn Shop Owner's Hymn: Redeemed
Highway Patrolman's Hymn: Pass me not, O gentile Saviour
CPR Instructor's Hymn: Revive Us Again
Transfusionist's Hymn: Saved By The Blood
Shepherd's Hymn: Saviour Like A Shepherd Lead Us
Astronomer's Hymn: It Came Upon A Midnight Clear
Soldier's Hymn: Sound The Battle Cry
Surveyor's Hymn: When I Survey The Wondrous Crosss
Teacher's Hymn: When The Roll Is Called Up Yonder
Job Counselor"s Hymn: We'll Work Till Jesus Comes

I have this prayer pasted in the cover of my Bible. It is based on Ephesians 6: 10-20. I have had this so long I can't tell you even where I got it or who wrote it. It is called A Warrior's Prayer -
HEAVENLY FATHER,
YOUR WARRIOR PREPARES FOR BATTLE.
TODAY I CLAIM VICTORY OVER SATAN BY PUTTING ON THE WHOLE ARMOR OF GOD!
I PUT ON THE GIRDLE OF TRUTH!
MAY I STAND FIRM IN THE TRUTH OF YOUR WORD
SO I WILL NOT BE A VICTIM OF SATAN'S LIES.
I PUT ON THE BREASTPLATE OF RIGHTEOUSNESS!
MAY I GUARD MY HEART FROM EVIL
SO I WILL REMAIN PURE AND HOLY,
PROTECTED UNDER THE BLOOD OF JESUS CHRIST.
I PUT ON SHOES OF PEACE!
MAY I STAND FIRM IN THE GOOD NEWS OF THE GOSPEL
SO YOUR PEACE WILL SHINE THROUGH ME
AND BE A LIGHT TO ALL I ENCOUNTER.
I TAKE THE SHIELD OF FAITH!
MAY I BE READY FOR SATAN'S FIERY DARTS
OF DOUBT, DENIAL, AND DECEIT
SO I WILL NOT BE VULNERABLE TO SPIRITUAL DEFEAT
AND KEEP THE ENEMY UNDER MY FEET.
I PUT ON THE HELMET OF SALVATION!
MAY I KEEP MY MIND FOCUSED ON YOU LORD
SO SATAN WILL NOT HAVE A STRONGHOLD
ON MY THOUGHTS.
I TAKE THE SWORD OF THE SPIRIT!
MAY THE TWO-EDGED SWORD OF YOUR WORD
BE READY IN MY HANDS
SO I CAN EXPOSE THE TEMPTING WORDS OF SATAN.
BY FAITH, YOUR WARRIOR HAS PUT ON
THE WHOLE ARMOR OF GOD!
I AM PREPARED TO LIVE THIS DAY IN VICTORY!
THIS IS MY RECEIVING DAY!
IN JESUS NAME AMEN!

Psalm 1 is one of my favorite, verse 2-3 reads: But his delight is in the law of the Lord; and in his law doth he meditate day and night. And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.
When we delight in God's word and meditate on his word, God compares us to a tree. A tree that grows by water, grows strong and tall growing toward the sunlight. When we mediate on God and his word we grow strong and grow to the Sonlight. Then we see the section that reads- that bringeth forth his fruit in his season. When we study God's word and meditate on it we are going to bear fruit. Galations 5:22-23 reads, But the Fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance; against such there is no law. If we apply the Fruits of the Spirit to our lives we will grow strong in the Lord. When people see these fruits in our lives we will be able to point them to the one we delight in. Then we see the next section: Whose leaf shall not wither. This is a promise from God! If we remain in Him our leaves will not wither. We will be renewed day by day. 2 Corinthians 4:16 For which cause we faint not, but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day. Last section - whatsoever he doth shall prosper. When we meditate and grow in God, He will give us strength to with stand the day. We will prosper! We will stand firm like the tree planted by the rivers of water. Ever see a storm and go thru and it knocks down some trees. They were not firmly planted. And they toppled. If we are not planted firmly in God and His word we will topple. That is why it is so important to meditate on God and His word. We want to be firmly planted!