The Bible Cure for Chronic Fatigue & Fibromyalgia

     I am currently reading a book that I found upstairs on one of our bookshelves.  The book is titled, "The Bible Cure for Chronic Fatigue & Fibromyalgia," by Don Colbert, M.D.  I really have no idea, or don't remember at any rate, where on earth this book came from?!  But, I conveniently found it so I have decided that I need to read it.  It is not a long book, and just a little compact in size, and contains about 84 pages.  I have to be honest with you...I have struggled with this because it is not that I don't want to be "healed" or that I think that I God cannot do it, because I do know that He can and WILL heal.  That, I have no doubt about!  But I have to be honest and say that "I believe I can uncover God's divine plans for health for body, soul and spirit through modern medicine, good nutrition and the medicinal power of Scripture and prayer."  I am to learn something through this season in my life.

The first verse that stands out to me is Isaiah 40:29 - "He gives power to those who are tired and worn out; he offers strength to the weak."

Here is a prayer that is in this little book, that I am claiming for myself and my life.  It says this...

"Almighty God, You are the source of all power and strength.  You have said that You give people strength.  So I ask You to break the spirit of heaviness and weariness in my body and give me the knowledge and wisdom to eat correctly and to live well.  Help me overcome fatigue and pain and be energized to serve and worship YOU with my whole heart, mind, body and strength.  Empower me to accomplish Your purpose and plans for my life.  In You, I will find my rest and strength.  Amen."  

Pomapoo Puppies for Sale

These little guys are 4 adorable males, and will be ready for new homes next week.   They will be 8 weeks old on the 14th.  They are non-shedding, non-allergenic, and are well socialized around other pets and love children.  They will be around 6 - 7 lbs. when grown.  They will have their 1st set of puppy shots and wormings. 

Past Articles I've Worked on These Past 4 Months

I have always wanted to wrote something that mattered to someone else, or helped someone else, or blessed them, or whatever the case may be.  I have a few articles that I have written and submitted to places like Ezine.com & Squidoo.  If you have an opportunity, please take a look.  You may find some here at: http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Kelly_Benedict   -OR-   http://www.squidoo.com/lensmaster/lenses

Happy Birthday Charlotte Mason

Happy Birthday, Charlotte Mason!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHARLOTTE MASON

Charlotte Mason was born January 1, 1842 in Bangor, England.

Happy Birthday, Miss Mason!!!

As Deborah Wuehler, TOS Senior Editor, put in to words exactly what I am feeling right now when she said, "I need a fresh start. I mean, I really need a fresh start. I have so much I want to do and share with my children and yet lack either the time or motivation or energy to do it all."  I have especially found this to be true since I found out what has been wrong with me and was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia.  The lack of energy is one of my biggest struggles!  Many nights, I sleep "okay," and many other nights, usually for days in a row, I will sleep "miserably" at best.  When I sleep miserable, getting up by 7:30 is a true struggle for me.  It is something I have to force, and I mean literally force, myself to do. But to be a good example to my children, I make myself.  Oh I desire to wake up full of energy like I used to.  I used to be, and had always been, a morning person.  From the time I was a kid, and had to wake up my mom, brother and sister, I used to go in and start saying, "Rise & Shine!  Give God the Glory!"  Ask my older kids, they were less than thrilled to hear me come in in the morning saying this, much like my brother and sister were years back.  Now while I do still say that some mornings to my younger children who are still in the nest, I am not so cheerful and enthusiastic as I used to be.  When I first wake up, I am most always stiff and sore, and at first walking anywhere in the morning is painful, especially walking down the stairs to the main floor!!


So, what do I need more than a fresh start for this upcoming school semester in this new 2011 year?  I need fresh help!!!  And after reminding myself who this fresh help comes from, I am reminded that it comes from the Lord Jesus Himself.  

"I will cry unto God most high; unto God that performeth all things for me." Psalm 57:2

And another verse that says, "Be confident of this very thing: that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ." Philippians 1:6

I need the excitement and enthusiasm that I remember having had in the past.  This is our 18th year of home schooling.  18 years!  Home schooling in IA has only been legal for I believe 20 or 21 years now.  When we first felt led to home homeschool our children, it was new and very people heard of it, and even fewer dared to actually admit that they were doing it!  Back then, it was so new, and different.  Now, it is as common as flowers blooming in the spring.  I want and need that excitement again!  I want and need that enthusiasm and energy again!   Please Lord, I pray and ask YOU to give me that back again.  This comes from the bottom of my heart Lord, from the depths of my soul.  Please, Lord, perform all these things for me.