Download or read book Finding Faith Through Fibromyalgia written by Sue Schmidt and published by Tate Publishing. This book was released on 2010-10 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you gripped by the reality of daily pain? In 2004, Sue started experiencing unbearable debilitating pain on a daily basis-the cause of which was a complete mystery to her. After a year of searching she finally discovered the culprit: fibromyalgia. Thus began the spiral into fatigue, numbness, depression, and a host of other deteriorative symptoms. Slowly, Sue came to realize that she was not alone in this struggle. Through her faith, and by building a stronger relationship in God, Sue learned to take things in stride and remain peaceful in his love. Her narrative, God and Fibromyalgia will bring you closer to finding Jesus in the midst of that pain, and surrounds fibromyalgia with scripture to not only encourage you but help you focus less on your pain and more on Jesus. Join Sue Schmidt on her journey of faith and healing, and discover the miracle that is Finding Faith Through Fibromyalgia.

Download or read book A Reluctant Journey written by Kristen Grathwol and published by WestBowPress. This book was released on 2013-08-21 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Where do you turn when pain doesnt diminish, and turns into a constant companion? What does it look like to lean on the Lord for strength when every day is a struggle? In A Reluctant Journey, Kristen Grathwol shares her past and present battles with the chronic pain of fibromyalgia. Weaving personal experience with reflections on Scripture, A Reluctant Journey shows how the cycle of chronic pain can lead to a spiritual cycle of trust and praise. In journal entries that lay bare the doubts and difficulties of chronic pain, along with the joy that comes from surrendering to the One who knows our deepest hurt, A Reluctant Journey explores five facets of this theme: trusting God, surrendering control, praising God in the midst of suffering, learning how to rest and grieve, and seeking community. When we trust God, we are freed from our desire to control, even to the point of embracing our trials. Even when God chooses not to change our circumstances, surrender brings joy and moves us to praise Him for His goodness and His plan in our lives. Yet God also knows our grief and wants us to bring Him our sorrows as well. Seeking God rescues us from the isolating power of pain and restores us to community. Starting this cycle is not a once-and-for-all decision, but a daily choice. An encouragement to those struggling with long-term trials, A Reluctant Journey offers a scriptural message of hope and healing for pain both physical and emotional.

Download or read book Fibromyalgia written by Robert Smith and published by New Growth Press. This book was released on 2012-10-01 with total page 14 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The pain is often excruciating. You feel hindered from being the person you want to be and from doing the activities you enjoy most. Adding to your struggle is the knowledge that your symptoms may never fully go away. How do you find encouragement in a situation that seems hopeless? Robert Smith helps connect you to the God who sees your ...

Download or read book A Woman of Faith in Chronic Pain written by Sandy Lankford and published by Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2019-09-03 with total page 135 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sandy's life was busy and fulfilling. She loved the Lord, her family, and working with children. Being a teacher, working in music ministry, and having a private music studio were her expressions of her love for her Lord and using the gifts and talents He'd given her for His kingdom. When her life was completely interrupted by chronic pain and fatigue, she found herself bedridden with a prognosis of lifelong illness that would never improve. Why was the Lord allowing this? This is her account of her questions, doubts, struggles, and fears. Would her life ever be normal again? Would the Lord ever bring healing and a sense of purpose to her life again?

Download or read book Faith Forgiveness Fibromyalgia written by Nance Fabretti and published by . This book was released on 2019-10-31 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The one who wars against our soul has been working to destroy the family unit since Genesis. In fact, Genesis is a great book to read to see family dysfunction up close and personal. I have learned a great deal from Genesis regarding people's tendencies, poor choices, and how God responds. God is incredibly forgiving; however, He does not excuse us from the ramifications of our choices, good or bad. We all come with some sort of baggage. We need the One who created the universe, who breathed life into us, who knit us together in our mothers' wombs, who taught us wisdom in that secret place, and who knows each one of us intimately to affirm His love for us. We all desire to belong and to be loved. I built large walls around my heart to protect it from pain and disappointment, and I learned to take care of myself and to count only on myself. But that is not where my story ends... You see, "The God who sees me" Genesis 16:13 was watching, drawing, loving, caring and protecting. His loving kindness was pulling me in, for it is "His kindness that leads us to repentance" (Romans 2:4). The God of all hope began to fill me with joy and peace as I trusted in Him, and I began to overflow with hope through the power of the Holy Spirit. This woman who now writes to bring hope to others has been made new. I am alive in Christ! I am no longer defined by the words depressed, angry, hurt, unwanted, or unloved. I am now called chosen, wanted, beloved, child of the King. God's grace and love saw me, called me and, upon my response to Him, began a work that He will see through to completion. I no longer wander in the darkness, for I have seen a great light. I am no longer independent, but interdependent, "for we are all Living Stones fitted jointly together" (1 Peter 2:5). I have been healed from fibromyalgia. I have been healed from anger and depression through forgiveness. I am now defined by the words written on the pages of the Bible, and I hide them in my heart. I am now compelled to share the love and hope that is available to every single person who still has breath in him (or her). "Because of His great love for us, God who is rich in mercy made us alive in Christ even when we were dead in transgressions" (Ephesians 2:4). "How great is the love the Father has lavished on us that we should be called children of God and that is what we are!" (1 John 3:1). This is my story.

Download or read book My Journey Through Chronic Pain written by Peggy Robinson and published by Xulon Press. This book was released on 2016-04-29 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: My Journey through Chronic Pain by author Peggy Robinson helps those suffering from chronic pain and fibromyalgia syndrome find healing and relief from God. My Journey through Chronic Pain provides a personal look at the strength that it takes to be in constant pain with no reprieve despite numerous treatments and medications. This book offers readers empathy, hope, and healing through faith in God and His plan for their health. Including the author's own poetry and Biblical scripture, the author tells the story of her experience and diagnosis with fibromyalgia. She discusses how she was healed by God at a Christian convention and finally felt the respite she had been praying for on her long road to recovery.

Download or read book Living Above Pain written by Alma Edith Welch and published by Winepress Pub. This book was released on 1998 with total page 189 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everyone experiences pain, but for some it lingers on and on -- whether from physical, emotional, mental or spiritual suffering. Can anyone rise above prolonged suffering and find victory and joy? "Yes!" says author Alma Welch, whose own physical challenges include heart problems, fibromyalgia, Meniere's Disease, and more. This encouraging book declares the victorious Christian life with true stories of courage, faith, and a desire to bring inner healing to hurting people. More than twenty-four testimonies express determination to find joy through God's will in the midst of disease, abuse, stress, and other painful struggles.

Download or read book The 10 Best Questions for Living with Fibromyalgia written by Dede Bonner and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2009-09-08 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An indispensable resource that empowers fibromyalgia patients to take charge of a debilitating disease and get the health care they deserve. Fibromyalgia—a painful, exhausting, and often misdiagnosed disease—affects up to 12 million Americans (90 percent of them women). And because many health care professionals are still learning how to diagnosis and treat its confusing symptoms, patients living with the disorder must become proactive and informed consumers for their own health. The expert advice found within The 10 Best Questions™ for Living with Fibromyalgia gives readers the answers they need to get the best care possible and enjoy a more normal life. This essential book provides the Best Questions that patients should ask their doctors, partners, children, and friends, accompanied by the “best answers” drawn from cutting edge research and extensive interviews with the top experts in the field. There are chapters on what to ask about your diagnosis, test results, second opinions, for ongoing disease management, to lose weight, get more sleep, and to make other healthy lifestyle changes. This practical and holistic book also offers Best Questions and advice for fibromyalgia patients for their relationships with partners, children, friends to ensure emotional, financial, and spiritual health. Each chapter concludes with The Magic Question™, the one crucial question most people never think to ask until it’s too late.

Download or read book Healed By Faith written by Elsie Wambua and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2024-04-11 with total page 107 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embark on an extraordinary journey of self-discovery in “Healed By Faith - Finding God Amidst The Chaos of Life”. This captivating book takes unexpected turns as the author navigates life’s twists, revealing the profound impact of choices and the importance of community. The author’s introspective journey, deeply rooted in family, church, and personal experiences, highlights the transformative power of faith. Chapter 10, “The Long Haul,” reflects on the challenges of a health journey, emphasizing the courage to face obstacles head-on and trust in God. This book transcends mere storytelling; it’s an invitation to reassess your path, find healing in community, and embrace a transformative relationship with Jesus. The author’s vulnerability and wisdom create a narrative that resonates, inspires, and empowers. Join the author on this profound exploration—a journey that promises self-discovery, resilience, and a deeper connection with God. “Healed By Faith - Finding God Amidst The Chaos of Life” is not just a book; it’s a transformative experience that encourages readers to navigate their own forks with purpose and embrace the healing journey ahead.

Download or read book My Journey Through Fibromyalgia written by Nancy Alexander and published by Laney Leaf Publishing. This book was released on 2017-04-08 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For twenty-five years, Nancy Alexander battled a mysterious illness without a diagnosis. Despite spells of total debilitation and hospitalizations with no answers, she managed to fight through and raise two sons and create a successful business. Like many marriages where chronic illness is at the forefront, Nancy's suffered. This is her story of fighting the medical system to receive a diagnosis and to not only save her marriage to Steve but restore it to a place of joy. Years of rumors from doctors and friends, the ravages on her body from disease, and the rescue in the form of a doctor and nutritionist all culminated into a place of wellness that Nancy now shares with her readers. Though she didn't always know it during her journey, God's hand guided and protected her and Steve. Nancy's story will uplift and encourage those with chronic illness that answers are worth fighting for, and God's strength is sufficient on even the worse days. Review by Jim Cockrum of My Silent Team: "I love to surround myself with people who challenge me. Those rare souls who endure and persist and eventually find a way to overcome impossible odds with determination and focus to ignite something unique and special inside us. You simply can't have too many people like that in your life. Prepare to add Nancy to your list of champions. This book is not "Nancy and Steve's story of tragedy and triumph." It's far more. it's a finely tuned weapon of spiritual warfare that our father has been sharpening ("on the anvil" to borrow a phrase from Lucado) for quite some time now - and it's about to do some serious damage in the spiritual realm." Review by Sue Mellette: "Nancy, I felt at times I was feeling your pain, bewilderment & your desperate need to find help. Your story is much more than fighting Fibromyalgia and learning to live with it. It is a love story of finding the love a husband and wife should have for each other. It is a love story that through your finding the Lord and knowing that He does not forsake us even in our darkest hours, He has a plan for you and your husband. Your story is open, brutally honest, and forthright. Yes, it brought me to tears at times and joy at others! It's a great story that could be brought to life on the big screen. It was so vivid and descriptive, I could actually see your struggles. A powerful story about a disease and your diligence in finding exactly what was wrong. You truly are special!" Review by Rita Gallow: "Nancy, Your book is wonderful! You and Steve should be commended for being so open and honest about your private lives. This book did make me cry and when finished, I wanted to give you a big hug. I am convinced this book will help countless people suffering with chronic illnesses & fibromyalgia. For me, the best part was that you and Steve invited Christ into your lives, making Him the center of your marriage. When finished, I had a big smile in my heart! May God bless you and Steve." Review by Hallie Sue Wells: "Nancy, I loved this book! I started out thinking it was going to be a book about Fibromyalgia but was so wrong. It is really a great love story, a mystery, a story of survival and most of all God's grace and strength given to one of his children. I felt so many emotions while engrossed in every page, from frustration, fear and hopelessness to anger and bitterness over things that should not have been then to relief, love and joy as the aftermath of such a devastating, debilitating disease finally started getting answers and healing. While reading I wondered how I would have handled or reacted to each situation and the devastating pain of body and mind. I really doubted that I could have survived. I am so glad that you survived and are now making a difference in so many lives. I'm also glad you have been brave enough to put your life on paper, sharing it with everyone. Your story proves with God, all things really are possible.

Download or read book Fibromyalgia Living a Life of Blessing and Hope written by Shannon Sonneveldt and published by . This book was released on 2013-04-13 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Imagine living in a pain beyond description, unable to do the simplest tasks that you have been doing your entire life, unable to sleep, and dealing with sensory overload (every noise is to loud, light to bright and smell to strong). All this with people telling you that you're fine, it's all in your head, just suck it up and move on. Imagine how you would cope with the pain and other symptoms with no support from friends, family or the medical community. How would you move forward? How would you live your life each day?This is what many diagnosed with Fibromyalgia experience every day. Fibromyalgia takes a toll physically, emotionally and relationally. Millions of people have been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia; these Fibromyalgians must navigate the pain and myriad of other symptoms often with little support. No Fibromyalgian should feel like they are in this alone, there are millions of us and we can provide each other with support, encouragement and advice. Through each other and with the help of Christ, we can all make our way through the dark tunnel of pain into a new life of blessing and hope.Within these pages you will find: - Basic information and details about Fibromyalgia- Recent research and advancements in the diagnosis and treatment of Fibromyalgia- Stories (mine and others) of those who have navigated the journey and found a life of blessing and hope after the diagnosis- Action steps (treatment options) to take to create a new life plan that will lead you to a life of blessing and hope- Tips on what fellow Fibromyalgians have found useful in their journey - Links to educational and support resourcesIf you have Fibromyalgia, you are not alone. Others share your experiences and there are many places to find support and encouragement. Many have found a different but better life on the other side of the diagnosis. If you are the family or friend of a Fibromyalgian, this is an opportunity to understand what they are experiencing and how you can support them and provide encouragement.May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. - Romans 15:13

Download or read book Fibromyalgia and the Mindbodyspirit Connection written by William B. Salt and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Readers living with muscular pain and fatigue are shown seven key steps to minimizing or eliminating their symptoms, including education, commitment to a healthy lifestyle, and accepting the importance of the mind-body-spirit connection. 36 photos. 38 line drawings. 5 charts. 17 tables.

Download or read book Living a Meaningful Life written by Sherry Boettcher and published by Tate Publishing & Enterprises. This book was released on 2008-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you tired of being offered promises of healing that end in bitter disappointment? In Living a Meaningful Life, author Sherry Boettcher offers practical advice and encouragement to finding your personal path to improving the quality of life for you or a loved one who suffers from fibromyalgia. While providing direction and support, Living a Meaningful Life helps you deal with the inability to keep up with life's demands due to the limiting effects of fibromyalgia, and find the peace to live your life to the fullest. www.hope4hurting.com

Download or read book The 100 Most Powerful Prayers for Fibromyalgia written by Toby Peterson and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-08-07 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Exclusive Offer - Now Includes 5 Amazing Bonus Titles: 4 More Titles of 100 Most Powerful Prayers. Plus Full Length Title: Conscious Visualization You will not achieve fulfillment and happiness until you allow God to be the architect of your reality. Imagine that with a few moments each day, you could begin the powerful transformation toward complete control of your own life and well being through prayer. You will be able to release all fear and doubt simply because you know that God gives you the strength. You can utilize this simple, proven technique to regain the lost comforts of joy, love, and fulfillment in your life. God's gift of life is too short to be exhausted on thousands of everyday anxieties and fears. Sadly, the average person will get to the end of their life and realize that more than half of it was spent struggling with these kinds of problems. Because they didn't know what to do, many of these people never found any satisfaction in life. You can and will become bigger than those struggles by enhancing the positive energy that God already has flowing within you. You are exactly who you think you are, and it's up to you to create those thoughts and manifest them as God's creation. No more lack of faith, motivation, and feelings of doubt in your life. No person can find happiness in an environment beyond his or her control. But you can get up, get out, and take control with God. Get what you want and desire from the world like millions of others around the globe using prayer. You are already blessed with the power to assert your own perceptions and transform your thoughts and desires into reality. By using prayer daily, you will unlock that natural potential that God placed inside of you. Prayer starts by creating a cycle of continuous prayers. You must believe and repeat these declarations and prayers each day. If the thoughts and ideas that we affirm are not true in reality, a dynamic tension is created between your perceived reality and your psyche. This presence of dynamic tension causes imbalance between your psyche and perceived reality. Your consciousness will work to get back in tune with the God's vision of the universe to resolve the tension. There are two simple ways to ease this tension. You must work with God's creation in order to make your declarations become true, or you must stop the prayer. As you choose to continue praying, your mind and body will seek to balance this inequality with the universe by transforming your environment to match your declarations of truth. Sooner than later, you will find yourself taking positive and decisive action that you never imagined possible as your perceptions naturally align with your true reality. If you want to see positive change now, you'll find the quickest path to fulfillment with prayer through God's love. There is no time to spend on loss, negativity, and defeat when you can be achieving tangible, historically proven results with minimum time and effort invested. There is no limit to changes that God can make in your life through the power of creating truth with prayer... Read This Book To Change Your Life Today! Also available in ebook Format

Download or read book The New Bible Cure for Chronic Fatigue and Fibromyalgia written by Don Colbert and published by Charisma Media. This book was released on 2011 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is time to win the battle against chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia once and for all! Incorporating the latest medical findings with the timeless wisdom of the Bible, The New Bible Cure for Chronic Fatigue and Fibromyalgia contains information that your own doctor never may have told you

Download or read book Chronic Pain written by Michael Margoles and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2019-08-28 with total page 535 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chronic pain affects every aspect of life-physical well-being, mood, stamina, and feelings of self worth and self respect. This book focuses on conquering pain and its related problems through proper management. It offers numerous tools and concepts with which to attack chronic pain and win the battle that more than 35 million people in the U.S. alone fight every day. Virtually all specialists in the health care field must be concerned with pain management-this complete reference offers them strategies for helping their patients, and for patients to help themselves. Chronic Pain: Assessment, Diagnosis, and Management presents a variety of therapies for combating chronic pain, including: Applying external therapy Changing the way patients perceive pain through psychotherapy or other cognitive means Physical therapy and exercises Over-the-counter or prescription medicines to relieve pain, stress, and insomnia caused by discomfort Surgical options The book also contains never before published information on how to prescribe and administer opioids and opioid-containing analgesics for chronic, intractable, and non-malignant pain patients. There is hope for those suffering from chronic pain. This book outlines commonly overlooked problems that, if properly addressed, can make the difference between a patient recovering or effectively managing their pain-or not. Chronic Pain: Assessment, Diagnosis, and Management is full of practical advice and options for anyone suffering from chronic pain and for the doctors who treat them.

Download or read book Therapy with God written by Susan Henderson McHenry and published by Sue McHenry. This book was released on 2008-02 with total page 401 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: McHenry suggests ways to develop a prayer relationship with God and how to find His transforming powers in the Bible. (Practical Life)