Enabled not Disabled

By Nelson Colon Friday, October 17, 2008

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I am a former Navy, semi-retired, Born-Again Christian.

Regardless of the countless labels society, doctors, the military, as well as this government has tried to place on me...I have to disagree with them all, and honestly say that, "It's not what anyone thinks of me, but what GOD knows of me that truly matters!

I am not "DISABLED"...I am "ENABLED in Christ"!

Making a conscious decision to stop listening to the lies and start believing the truth has empowered me to truly live in victory...and no longer defeat.

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ROBIN R

10/19/08 8:38pm

Dear Nelson,

I am very happy that you have Christ in your life.I know that for me being a bipolar person {which is what I choose to call myself} I try to surround myself with all things positive.I don't try to fit in to any mold.I am avery unique individual.I question everything. If I take a certain medication I want to know why, what are the side effects, how may people are taking it with what kind of results.I now that their are certain things that will make my illness better.I do not follow blindly. I take a routine and make it my own.I feel that I'm as able as the next person.It sounds like you have a very strong belief in who you are. It is something thhat will take you far.

God speed

Nelson Colon

10/21/08 5:32pm

Thanks for your response and God bless you, Robin!

Keep your eyes on Jesus, for He is the Author & Finisher of your faith...He also is the Great Physician...without His supernatural care we cannot even begin to see our healing...but of course we have to also use Godly wisdom and allow doctors to help us find equilibrium with the proper meds. Just don't stop there! It would be like trying to put up the walls and attempt to build a house without laying down a proper solid foundation first. Don't become totally dependent on these meds , and become complacent, but look to truly becoming better and well-rounded in God. Seek why God has even allowed you to have this illness in the first place....maybe it's His way of slowing you down and making you reflect more on your life, and the things that really matter...the deep things of God!

Moore

10/21/08 12:27am

I am trying to get to the place where you are. I have been diagnosed with Bipolar for about 3 years and it has not been easy. You are right I have to remember who God says I AM.

Nelson Colon

10/21/08 6:44pm

Amen!

As you read His Word you become renewed by the Spirit of your mind...

He has not given you a spirit of fear, but of power, of love and of a sound mind

His Word also states Faith comes by hearing and reading the Word of GOD!

Another verse claims that We are MORE than Conquerors through Christ who loves us...and that We can do ALL things through Christ which strengthens us!

We just have to come openly trusting Him with the faith of a child and claim His promises to be true for us personally, and affirm them on a daily basis, thus building a confidence toward GOD and having a daily relationship with Him as our Heavenly Father.

He is the GREAT I AM... whatever you need Him to be, He is that and more...

He's a Wonderful Counselor, a Mighty GOD, an Everlasting Father, a Prince of Peace.

Then you become a new creation in Christ Jesus...old things are past...

Behold, all things (including you) have become brand new!

May you find yourself in Him and your true purpose in life and righteous identity in Christ...

God bless you

Moore

10/23/08 12:13am

Wow!!! You have it together. I know that God is no respect of person. I read my word everyday,but I dont truly believe like I say I do. Should I say my faith stopped when I was diagnosed with Bipolar. I have asked myself of all the things I could have gotten why this???? My mother has Bipolar and as a child she was very abusive to me. Our relationship is not good. She never stayed on her meds and as a result my childhood was Hell. I guess I havent truly excepted my diagnoses becaue of the pain from my past. As my grandmother use to say Fake Til You Make it.... I do know that without God my life is nothin. I just need to except this and move on. I am a survivor I will get through this with the help of the Lord.Even though I'm in a touch place with alot of questions I will hold on to the Lord until He helps me to understand . I wont let him go!! Despite what I feel I know he LOVES Me!! Thank you so much for the reply you have no idea how much you made my night. God Bless you and keep doin You!!!

Nelson Colon

10/23/08 10:03pm

You are so welcome!

I can relate to the traumas you may have been exposed to growing up. I myself grew up with my mother being the sole parent, and she suffered from a classic case of O.C.D.(non-maliciously and unaware of her own disease) mentally tortured me and my brother and sisters.

She to this day is in denial of her condition and has never felt that she needed to be treated, but has with age progressively gotten worse.

We all love her and (thank God, no longer have to live with her) also have forgiven her.

She's not to blame...I actually had the privilege by God, to lead her to the LORD.

I hope you have forgiven your mother and remember that she also is not to blame.

I will be praying for you and for your mother.

I would like to invite you to visit my web site at: www.NC-Concepts.Com

There is a web page entitled M.E.N. (Made Eternally New)

Check it out and feel free to leave your prayer requests in the

Comments & Mailing List section.

With your permission I would like to place your prayer requests right on that web page for other fellow Christians to pray for corporately online.

Sounds good?

I look forward to hearing from you again.

Moore

10/23/08 11:06pm

HeIlo Nelson, You have my permission to place me on the prayer list. I have forgiven my mother. We have a better relationship when Im not trying to get her to be someone shes not. I have to learn to except and appreciate her for who she is.... Sometimes I long for her to tell me she loves me and is proud of me. Those things that one longs for as a child. I didnt realize how this affected me until Now.. Through the grace of God I know he will get me through this season. Now that I am stable with my meds I am ready for a change in my life. I have been a Licensed Practical Nurse for 15 years. I love my job but its not as satisfying as it use to be. I miss working in the hospital. The rush of tramus and something always going on;multitasking making quick life or death decisions. WOW!!! I miss the excitment of it all. Unfortuately, it was too much stress for me. To sum it up I am seeking my purpose.. I know God has me here for something But WHAT?? I am one of those people who are excited about doing something in the beginning,but then I lose interest. I have to find what I have a passion for. I am ready for a change. I am ready to live life. Thank you for your encouragement. I appreciate you taking the time to email me

Nelson Colon

10/24/08 12:57am

Great!

Just visit my web site : www.nc-concepts.com

Carefully word exactly and specifically your prayer request onto my

"Comments / Mailing List"...and I will copy & paste it word for word onto my

Made Eternally New web page, okay!

I'm glad to hear you've forgiven your mother...unforgiveness is a terrible thing to harbor in one's heart.