Comments for Christians With Disabilities http://www.disabledchristians.com Faith, God and Disabilities Sat, 04 Sep 2010 02:57:47 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Comment on Why Does God Allow Disabilities by Jessie http://www.disabledchristians.com/why-does-god-allow-disability/comment-page-1/#comment-189 Jessie Sat, 04 Sep 2010 02:57:47 +0000 http://www.disabledchristians.com/?p=64#comment-189 I have been praying that God would heal my son from autism since he was diagnosed back in 2001. I have always been taught in church and through the bible itself that nothing is impossible for God. Jesus healed that sick and said we'd do the same through him. I have heard of deaf people and people with disablilies that don't want healing. They seem to have embraced it and its become an identity. They don't know anything else and it who they are. As a mother I just wish my son the fullest best life God has for him. I want him to have a healthy mind, that ability to have meaningful relationships and become independent and sucessful. Autism is not easy. My son has made gradual improvements each year however I still pray for that miracle. Why should he have a mind that is not functioning the way its supposed to? I want Gods best for him. I will keep believing praying and fasting. My younger son said "mom I can't take this anymore, when will God answer my prayers I've been asking him the same thing for 5 years. Why?" I told him in Gods timing not ours. We must continue to have faith. I have been praying that God would heal my son from autism since he was diagnosed back in 2001. I have always been taught in church and through the bible itself that nothing is impossible for God. Jesus healed that sick and said we’d do the same through him. I have heard of deaf people and people with disablilies that don’t want healing. They seem to have embraced it and its become an identity. They don’t know anything else and it who they are. As a mother I just wish my son the fullest best life God has for him. I want him to have a healthy mind, that ability to have meaningful relationships and become independent and sucessful. Autism is not easy. My son has made gradual improvements each year however I still pray for that miracle. Why should he have a mind that is not functioning the way its supposed to? I want Gods best for him. I will keep believing praying and fasting. My younger son said “mom I can’t take this anymore, when will God answer my prayers I’ve been asking him the same thing for 5 years. Why?” I told him in Gods timing not ours. We must continue to have faith.

]]> Comment on Why Does God Allow Disabilities by Jerry http://www.disabledchristians.com/why-does-god-allow-disability/comment-page-1/#comment-188 Jerry Fri, 03 Sep 2010 07:09:32 +0000 http://www.disabledchristians.com/?p=64#comment-188 I think you are correct with the comment about John 9. I have disk in my neck messed up that makes it difficult to drive and do all the things I use to do, I'm sure many would say big deal but driving was my lively hood since I had been driving a truck for 20 years. I think God allowed this to happen for a reason, even though at this time I am not sure what that reason is other than I had got to a place of not giving Jesus time and glory in my life it was all about me and driving. I have lost a lot of the worldly possessions I had acquired and chocked on my pride many times over the last few years because I have always taken pride in my ability to get the job done. At this time I am trying to reach a more humbled place in life and see what the Lord is wanting me to do. I think you are correct with the comment about John 9. I have disk in my neck messed up that makes it difficult to drive and do all the things I use to do, I’m sure many would say big deal but driving was my lively hood since I had been driving a truck for 20 years. I think God allowed this to happen for a reason, even though at this time I am not sure what that reason is other than I had got to a place of not giving Jesus time and glory in my life it was all about me and driving. I have lost a lot of the worldly possessions I had acquired and chocked on my pride many times over the last few years because I have always taken pride in my ability to get the job done. At this time I am trying to reach a more humbled place in life and see what the Lord is wanting me to do.

]]> Comment on How To Fight Depression by Rain http://www.disabledchristians.com/how-to-fight-depression-worship-god/comment-page-1/#comment-183 Rain Mon, 23 Aug 2010 23:52:44 +0000 http://www.disabledchristians.com/?p=73#comment-183 Hey, I don't know if you accept other's questions or how this all work as I just found your site. But, I was wondering what your thoughts are to my question. I would love to hear some feedback. I am newly Christian; I came from a family of athiests so I'm still trying to find answers. Why was i born with such an "ugly" disability? I was born with something very similar in concept to Cleft Palette; however, mine was far more severe and involved my entire face. I was born without a forehead and without basically the entire left side of my head including most of my nose, no left ear, and no left eye. I've gone through 60 surgeries in my lifetime, but none of that is what bothers me. What bothers me is that I am female and try as I might I feel like the ugliest girl on the planet. I feel cursed by my scars, misshapen Doctor-created left ear and prosthetic left eye. I feel condemned by every person who looks at me as everyone who looks at me automatically either thinks "ugly as sin" or "must be retarded." The worst part about it is that God also made me very intelligent, introspective, caring, and passionate. I feel like God gave me this horrible curse to deal with while at the same time gave me the will and the mind to want nothing but to be a powerful person doing amazing things for this world. I want to change lives, share love, make changes for the best, but I can't connect with people. People automatically dismiss me. I'm nearly 30 and I've never once had a guy talk to me like he was interested in me, I've never once been flirted with or kissed, I've never once been the one that people are drawn to. So why did God give me this disability or ugliness when he also gave me this never-ending desire to be better than I'm capable of being? Why does he torture me like this? If God wanted to make me ugly why couldn't he also make me stupid enough to not know any better and therefore not let it hurt so bad? Why did he have to make my disability so ugly? Hey, I don’t know if you accept other’s questions or how this all work as I just found your site. But, I was wondering what your thoughts are to my question. I would love to hear some feedback. I am newly Christian; I came from a family of athiests so I’m still trying to find answers.
Why was i born with such an “ugly” disability?
I was born with something very similar in concept to Cleft Palette; however, mine was far more severe and involved my entire face. I was born without a forehead and without basically the entire left side of my head including most of my nose, no left ear, and no left eye. I’ve gone through 60 surgeries in my lifetime, but none of that is what bothers me. What bothers me is that I am female and try as I might I feel like the ugliest girl on the planet. I feel cursed by my scars, misshapen Doctor-created left ear and prosthetic left eye. I feel condemned by every person who looks at me as everyone who looks at me automatically either thinks “ugly as sin” or “must be retarded.” The worst part about it is that God also made me very intelligent, introspective, caring, and passionate. I feel like God gave me this horrible curse to deal with while at the same time gave me the will and the mind to want nothing but to be a powerful person doing amazing things for this world. I want to change lives, share love, make changes for the best, but I can’t connect with people. People automatically dismiss me. I’m nearly 30 and I’ve never once had a guy talk to me like he was interested in me, I’ve never once been flirted with or kissed, I’ve never once been the one that people are drawn to.

So why did God give me this disability or ugliness when he also gave me this never-ending desire to be better than I’m capable of being? Why does he torture me like this? If God wanted to make me ugly why couldn’t he also make me stupid enough to not know any better and therefore not let it hurt so bad? Why did he have to make my disability so ugly?

]]> Comment on Ban Disabled From Church For Behavior? by daniel ben Moshe http://www.disabledchristians.com/ban-disabled-church-behavior/comment-page-1/#comment-177 daniel ben Moshe Mon, 17 May 2010 23:22:10 +0000 http://www.disabledchristians.com/?p=53#comment-177 I believe that churches should be very careful with even consedering banning persons with disabilities. The church or temple should receive all people no matter the disability. However i do believe in taking athority over the disruption. I myself am disabled, and i am a temple elder. I'm the third in command at my shool. I know what it is like to be on the beama teaching,when an outburst happens. I do however believe that yahshuah jesus took athority over disruptive spirits. I think that if we know how to handle disabilities, there will not be such a problem. This comes by re educating our brothers and sisters in how to work with disabled persons. My ministry is designed for just this very fact. See above web adress I believe that churches should be very careful with even consedering banning persons with disabilities. The church or temple should receive all people no matter the disability. However i do believe in taking athority over the disruption. I myself am disabled, and i am a temple elder. I’m the third in command at my shool. I know what it is like to be on the beama teaching,when an outburst happens. I do however believe that yahshuah jesus took athority over disruptive spirits. I think that if we know how to handle disabilities, there will not be such a problem. This comes by re educating our brothers and sisters in how to work with disabled persons. My ministry is designed for just this very fact. See above web adress

]]> Comment on How To Fight Depression by C Merrill Kittelson http://www.disabledchristians.com/how-to-fight-depression-worship-god/comment-page-1/#comment-137 C Merrill Kittelson Sat, 27 Feb 2010 18:08:04 +0000 http://www.disabledchristians.com/?p=73#comment-137 This is an awesome post. It makes me think of what I read on Nancy Leigh DeMoss's devotional calendar for today: "Think of it! The eternal God and Creator of the universe, the One who measures the span of the universe with the width of His hand - that God has spoken to us, His finite, but infinitely loved creatures." This is based on Acts 17: 26, 28 "He made from one man every nation of mankind to live on all the face of the earth, having determined allotted periods and the boundaries of their dwelling place. 'In him we live and move and have our being.'" Regarding my favorite song that helps me snap out of self-focused despair (also known as depression) it is Jesus, Thank You by Sovereign Grace. The following link is how you can listen to it, get the guitar or piano music or buy it on MP3. http://www.sovereigngracestore.com/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=M4130-07-51 This is an awesome post. It makes me think of what I read on Nancy Leigh DeMoss’s devotional calendar for today: “Think of it! The eternal God and Creator of the universe, the One who measures the span of the universe with the width of His hand – that God has spoken to us, His finite, but infinitely loved creatures.” This is based on Acts 17: 26, 28 “He made from one man every nation of mankind to live on all the face of the earth, having determined allotted periods and the boundaries of their dwelling place. ‘In him we live and move and have our being.’”

Regarding my favorite song that helps me snap out of self-focused despair (also known as depression) it is Jesus, Thank You by Sovereign Grace. The following link is how you can listen to it, get the guitar or piano music or buy it on MP3. http://www.sovereigngracestore.com/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=M4130-07-51

]]> Comment on Does God Use People With Disabilities by admin http://www.disabledchristians.com/god-use-people-disabilities/comment-page-1/#comment-132 admin Wed, 24 Feb 2010 09:32:14 +0000 http://www.disabledchristians.com/?p=71#comment-132 Thanks for your great reply! Thanks for your great reply!

]]> Comment on Does God Use People With Disabilities by Corina Becker http://www.disabledchristians.com/god-use-people-disabilities/comment-page-1/#comment-131 Corina Becker Wed, 24 Feb 2010 03:48:50 +0000 http://www.disabledchristians.com/?p=71#comment-131 I also have Asperger's, but I don't consider it as being half normal, half autistic. It's a part of the Autism Spectrum, and the only noticeable way in which it differs from Autism is verbal skills. So I consider myself autistic. Other than that, yes, I see that God made me this way, and has given me a valuable perspective of the world, and abilities to help other people in my own way. It may not be the typical way, and typical abilities, and I may face my own set of challenges that differs from others, but I can do what I was made to do. I am made to be a loyal and loving friend, someone to offer a shoulder for people to cry on, and help my friends get to their feet when they have trouble. God has given me a strong sense of duty to my community, and do advocate and stand up for others. I will not settle for the lesser of two evils, and strive to do my best at everything that I do. I am compassionate and loving, willing to forgive in the spirit of Jesus. I pray each day that God guides my hands to work in the world, to use my gifts to their full potential, and to help others do too. I also have Asperger’s, but I don’t consider it as being half normal, half autistic. It’s a part of the Autism Spectrum, and the only noticeable way in which it differs from Autism is verbal skills. So I consider myself autistic.

Other than that, yes, I see that God made me this way, and has given me a valuable perspective of the world, and abilities to help other people in my own way. It may not be the typical way, and typical abilities, and I may face my own set of challenges that differs from others, but I can do what I was made to do.

I am made to be a loyal and loving friend, someone to offer a shoulder for people to cry on, and help my friends get to their feet when they have trouble. God has given me a strong sense of duty to my community, and do advocate and stand up for others. I will not settle for the lesser of two evils, and strive to do my best at everything that I do.

I am compassionate and loving, willing to forgive in the spirit of Jesus. I pray each day that God guides my hands to work in the world, to use my gifts to their full potential, and to help others do too.

]]> Comment on Should The Disabled Be Allowed To Bring Dogs To Church by Kieth http://www.disabledchristians.com/disabled-disability-dog-church-allowed/comment-page-1/#comment-130 Kieth Wed, 24 Feb 2010 02:01:04 +0000 http://www.disabledchristians.com/?p=61#comment-130 I agree with rachelle, and I think churches of all organizations should be more tolerant. I agree with rachelle, and I think churches of all organizations should be more tolerant.

]]> Comment on Ideas for Fasting if You Have A Disability by Kieth http://www.disabledchristians.com/how-to-fast-have-disability-diabetes/comment-page-1/#comment-129 Kieth Wed, 24 Feb 2010 01:58:53 +0000 http://www.disabledchristians.com/?p=69#comment-129 Listen to only worship and gospel music. Its a good way to fast and keep crap out of your life. Listen to only worship and gospel music. Its a good way to fast and keep crap out of your life.

]]> Comment on Should The Disabled Be Allowed To Bring Dogs To Church by rachelle http://www.disabledchristians.com/disabled-disability-dog-church-allowed/comment-page-1/#comment-128 rachelle Wed, 17 Feb 2010 03:04:00 +0000 http://www.disabledchristians.com/?p=61#comment-128 absolutely i think the disabled should be allowed to bring dogs to church. i looove dogs, i would love to see them in church. i think if u have a service dog, you should be able to take them anywhere that its safe. absolutely i think the disabled should be allowed to bring dogs to church. i looove dogs, i would love to see them in church. i think if u have a service dog, you should be able to take them anywhere that its safe.

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