I have been a faithful lurker, and occassional poster to
"5 Doves".  And, I believe in the prayers of my brothers and sisters in
Christ.

I recently had a trip to the dentist for a temporary crown of one
of my back molars.  After the procedure my jaw was very stiff, then
a week later it basically locked shut, with the ability to only open
it about 1/4 of an inch.  It has been almost 2 weeks this way....and
I have been to many specialist, oral surgeons, and most recently
a specialist in TMJ who said a combination of things probably caused it.
Those being, a history of TMJ, muscle trama from the novacaine injections, and
my cartlidge slipping out of the jaw joint during my dental procedure.

Through an injection of steroids to my jaw, I can now open it slightly more,
but it is very painful.  I am on medications to relax the muscle, and would
greatly appreciate your prayers.  I know God is Faithful to open it completely.
If He can shut the mouths of lions for Daniel, I know He can open mine
to declare His faithfulness.

I want to be used by Him in these last days.  I feel He is bringing me into
a new freedom, leaving my old ways behind.  I don't know if this is a sign
of something new....I know Saul was blinded 3 days during his transformation
into Paul and the start of his ministry.

I do know He is coming very very soon.....and we all need to get our house in order.

Thanks so much for your prayers!

God bless,
Blake