I sit here tonight or should I say the early hours of the morning wondering why I cant sleep. The answer will be simple, those of you who know me know that I have to endure a deal of pain. This morning is no exception other than the fact I haven’t been able to get to bed yet. Each time I stand I get that sharp and piercing pain in my feet. And if I forget and try to get out of my chair without holding tight or using the riser I get that bloody awful; pain in my guts. I was praying just a few moments ago for one simple thig, a day without pain. Perhaps I have offended God in some way knowing me that’s probably true but should he allow this nightmare of constant pain to continue. Heavenly father allow me to accept the pain that I deserve, and I pray that in your mercy one day you will take away the pain of my sins and the physical pains of the flesh. Amen.

Pain comes in many forms and can attack us all in different ways. the pain of losing a Job the pain of not being able to do what we want. and the pain that is physical. I have over the past few weeks been feeling the physical pain so much that I have forgotten the pains of my soul and my faith.

Dear Heavenly Father, thank you for loving me enough to provide discipline in my life. Help me to see which pain means to stop, and which pain is necessary for my health. I want to be stronger in all areas of my life so that I can serve You more fully. In Jesus' Name, Amen.

once again I am sitting about in the early hours of the morning suffering with some more pain, this time it is in and around my surgical scar. I seem to be on so much pain medication surely that would work, but no sorry mate you cant be that lucky. I have got a couple of good listening books that I have uploaded to mu MP3 player so when I finish here I am going to get in my super riser recliner chair and place a hot water bottle over the pain area, this sometimes works so I pray it will tonight. I have an outstanding invitation to Shelley's so don't want to be a kill joy. wish me luck.

Norman

God bless you all and if you have time include me in a short prayer.