Why And When does my Prayer get answered? Im breaking

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Soc1

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My Friends,

Im writing this as a question to you all and Im going to pray about it too,and would hope you join me in that prayer.

My daughter has a mental illness that is keeping her and I apart,not by my choice but by hers along with her mother fueling my daughter's fires.
I pray and pray, silently,out loud, I scream and cry my prayers to God. I often scream and cry either out of the abysmal loneliness I feel,or for the injustice of what seems to be my fate,most of all this disprder is destroying my daughter, and it is taking all of my strength to wait for my prayers to be answered, Im at the point of asking God to take me,but he doesnt. I know my daughter needs me,but I cant get the time of day from her. phrases that have come out of her mouth as of late sound as though they come from her mother, as they had never been part of my daughter's vocabulary before. Im sure she is being coached.
My daughter says she isnt going to spend the holidays with me, or her birthday. We have never been apart before for them ever. Part of her disorder is that those with it turn on the ones they love the most in the world. Part of me is honored by this, and part of me wishes it wasnt so,just so I could have some warmth and compassion from her,but this disorder Borderline Personality Disorder is destroying my little girl and me as well. She used to be model child, straight As,honor roll,very loving and giving and sharing. She was quite protective of me as well. I dont know where she went, she still looks like my child, but all of the good seems to have dispappeared in her, or is reserved for others. I wasnt a bad father, and was always a great Daddy. I proudly wear 2 rings she gave me for Father's Day years ago. One says Dad, the other says DADDY and inside she had engraved " Thank you for being there for me". Im very proud of my daughter and will always stick by her no matter what happens. The problem is Im breaking down, losing my mind and my heart is broken.
My question is Why does God answer small prayers from me?, like asking for a text from her or many other small things, sometimes my prayers are answered before I even say Amen and Thank you. Which I marvel at the speed in which God makes these things happen.
The 2nd part of my question is why isnt my big prayer answered yet and when will it be? THe holidays are upon us and I have no Joy in them, Im filled with dread. Her birthday is in January. I was the first person she saw in this world, I rmemeber it like it just happened seconds ago. That was the most wondeful day in my entire life. I want to be able to share things with her, and show her just how much she means to me in this life,she has always been my world, and always will be.
I know I shouldnt try and rush God and he has perfect timing,but Im falling apart with this. Her mother will not help and uses my daughter as a pawn against me. I used to be my daughter's hero, I want to be that again. I want my house to be a home again, not just a box that I live in. She made it a home, she had so much love for me you could feel it in the air. Im sorry for rambling.

Father,
I know I ask much,but Ive waited so very long for our situation to be healed, Im losing hope and my faith although,it gets a boost when small prayers are answered almost immediately, I cant help but wonder what is taking this so long. I know you can do the impossible and have done much for me in the past, and Im eternally grateful. This situation to be healed is more important than any of the things Ive asked for. This is my baby,my flesh and blood. She needs me and I need her. Ill get her whatever help she needs and promise to be the best parent I can be with your help. Please help me Im breaking Dear God, Im begging you. I Forgive me for all Ive done wrong in life,forgive my daughter she cant help what she does,and let her love, forgive and trust me again.n Jesus's name I ask this. Amen and thank you.
 

crmvet

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Amen and amen. Matthew 6:33
 
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What exactly are you wanting from God? To heal her without her asking for it? To push His will, or your will, on someone not seeking it?
I don't mean to sound callous, but as an outsider looking in I can see things in ways you're not able. And that's essentially what you're praying for.
Your love for your daughter is admirable, but you are a separate person from her. Don't forget that. Talk to a professional. Not only can they help you cope with what you're going through, they may have better insights and provide better understanding for you. This can make things easier.

Small prayers can be answered because you're not asking for God to change someone against their will. The difference between small prayers and your bigger prayers are quite vast, actually.
And it's actually quote a drastic request you're making. As one with lifetime depression, and have known people with various other mental illness over the years, it's all difficult.
It's good to keep praying, of course, but knowing that asking God to zap and change someone against their will should give you a more reasonable perspective isn't a prayer to expect answered. Rather that God will work to bring her to a desire to get help or, if He chooses, receive healing.
I how things get better, never having had a child of my own I can only make guesses on how you feel.
 

Soc1

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What exactly are you wanting from God? To heal her without her asking for it? To push His will, or your will, on someone not seeking it?
I don't mean to sound callous, but as an outsider looking in I can see things in ways you're not able. And that's essentially what you're praying for.
Your love for your daughter is admirable, but you are a separate person from her. Don't forget that. Talk to a professional. Not only can they help you cope with what you're going through, they may have better insights and provide better understanding for you. This can make things easier.

Small prayers can be answered because you're not asking for God to change someone against their will. The difference between small prayers and your bigger prayers are quite vast, actually.
And it's actually quote a drastic request you're making. As one with lifetime depression, and have known people with various other mental illness over the years, it's all difficult.
It's good to keep praying, of course, but knowing that asking God to zap and change someone against their will should give you a more reasonable perspective isn't a prayer to expect answered. Rather that God will work to bring her to a desire to get help or, if He chooses, receive healing.
I how things get better, never having had a child of my own I can only make guesses on how you feel.
Not to be rude but, I thought I was quite clear, I want her to be healed, I hardly think she wants this disorder no more than you wanted your depression,no more than someon wanting cancer or any other disease. Her will has nothing to do with it, she does not like the way she is,but cant help but being that way.
I would like to think that God's will isnt for her to be mentally ill nor to have a good relationship destroyed. Did Lazarus ask to be returned from the dead? No. His family wanted him back. God granted that to them. Life would be much easier if she would pray with me as many others have and continue to do.
Those small prayers answered are regarding her. She didnt ask for her illness, so clearly it would not be her will to keep it. You are way off base with this. So please unless you have something positive to say or something that is correct,keep it to yourself.
Youre right those without children do not have a clue as to how a parent can feel, and those without children are usually the first to give advice.

Where do you get the idea as to this being my daughter's will? Seriously youre kidding right? Better yet dont answer any more, God Bless you.
 
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heartofdavid

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When you see some ongoing problem like this with the heavens as brass,and no answer,you have to search for the log jamb or what the obstacle is.

Now,when dealing with second parties,you must be cautious,as you are messing in their lives. But get a multifaceted plan of attack. Get intimate with Jesus,get the anointing on your life and proceed from there.
You have all your energy in getting back a relationship.
That actually should be second,third,or fourth.

What you are under is satanic meddling and attacking. You need to get him out of the picture. Come against him and MAKE him back off.
The power against him is your repentant loyal walk and the blood of Jesus.[video=youtube;XxiWIFRm6NY]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XxiWIFRm6NY[/video]
 

Rachel20

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Don't give up! There is always hope and rejoice, that He is answering your small prayers. He cares for you!

Sometimes the test is more about us and where we are with God, than our requests. God is more than able to heal your daughter and bring her to you, but faith isn't easy.

The waiting period is always hard (see Hebrews 11).

If this prayer of yours - being reunited for the holidays and her birthday does not happen as you wish, will you still continue to trust God?

Can you trust that God is good? Will you have faith that He is still able to accomplish all, even at the eleventh hour?

I am sorry you are going through such a hard time. However I have seen children and parents reconcile - it happens all the time. God is able and capable and nothing is impossible with Him.

So just focus on God, trust in Him and I pray He blesses you and your request.
 

Blain

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Hi soc:) I know what it's like to desperately desire for a loved one to be healed in fact there are times when I think it's unfair that no matter what I do or how I ask My prayers for the healing of others remains unanswered even if I myself can never receive healing I just wish for others to be healed.
I am the same way when it comes to prayers, my small ones are almost always answered but the big ones are almost always not. But I like to think of it as simply a downpour of rain, every small prayer could be seen as the rain drops building up in the clouds right before a major downpour and once the rain finally falls all those little prayers turn into the biggest downpour I could have hoped for.
At least this is how I feel, I just feel like if I just trust God and keep praying even if only the little ones are the ones that I see an answer to then one day there will be a downpour. Not to mention who is to say he isn't answering your prayer? Often times our prayers are in the works we just don't see it but seeing isn't believing believing is seeing. Don't look at how things are now look at what they can be, don't assume your prayers are not being answered because for all you know they are just not in your timing or in your way. And also I think you were a bit harsh on ugly he was only trying to help and he was also correct
 

Soc1

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Don't give up! There is always hope and rejoice, that He is answering your small prayers. He cares for you!

Sometimes the test is more about us and where we are with God, than our requests. God is more than able to heal your daughter and bring her to you, but faith isn't easy.

I will never give up , Im am breaking and not in a good way
The waiting period is always hard (see Hebrews 11).

If this prayer of yours - being reunited for the holidays and her birthday does not happen as you wish, will you still continue to trust God?

Can you trust that God is good? Will you have faith that He is still able to accomplish all, even at the eleventh hour?

I am sorry you are going through such a hard time. However I have seen children and parents reconcile - it happens all the time. God is able and capable and nothing is impossible with Him.

So just focus on God, trust in Him and I pray He blesses you and your request.
Thank you, I will never give up on her, God Bless you
 

levi85

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Almighty God, let you please bless Soc1 and this prayer request. In Jesus Holy name, Amen!
 

Soc1

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When you see some ongoing problem like this with the heavens as brass,and no answer,you have to search for the log jamb or what the obstacle is.

Now,when dealing with second parties,you must be cautious,as you are messing in their lives. But get a multifaceted plan of attack. Get intimate with Jesus,get the anointing on your life and proceed from there.
You have all your energy in getting back a relationship.
That actually should be second,third,or fourth.

What you are under is satanic meddling and attacking. You need to get him out of the picture. Come against him and MAKE him back off.
The power against him is your repentant loyal walk and the blood of Jesus.[video=youtube;XxiWIFRm6NY]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XxiWIFRm6NY[/video]
Im not messing in her life in the least, if she had cancer and I prayed for her to be healed no one would think I messed with her life at all.
 

Soc1

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Hi soc:) I know what it's like to desperately desire for a loved one to be healed in fact there are times when I think it's unfair that no matter what I do or how I ask My prayers for the healing of others remains unanswered even if I myself can never receive healing I just wish for others to be healed.
I am the same way when it comes to prayers, my small ones are almost always answered but the big ones are almost always not. But I like to think of it as simply a downpour of rain, every small prayer could be seen as the rain drops building up in the clouds right before a major downpour and once the rain finally falls all those little prayers turn into the biggest downpour I could have hoped for.
At least this is how I feel, I just feel like if I just trust God and keep praying even if only the little ones are the ones that I see an answer to then one day there will be a downpour. Not to mention who is to say he isn't answering your prayer? Often times our prayers are in the works we just don't see it but seeing isn't believing believing is seeing. Don't look at how things are now look at what they can be, don't assume your prayers are not being answered because for all you know they are just not in your timing or in your way. And also I think you were a bit harsh on ugly he was only trying to help and he was also correct
Thank you
As far as ugly he may have been trying to help but he was way off base, her free will has nothing to do with the issue, she didnt ask for this.
 

Soc1

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Almighty God, let you please bless Soc1 and this prayer request. In Jesus Holy name, Amen!
Thank you Levi, its always a good feeling knowing you are praying for me. How is your baby?

God Bless you
 

G00WZ

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Pray that truth is revealed, not so much that your desire for the past to be resumed.
its about you being faithful to God even in these times, and understanding that whatever the outcome His will be done.
I have been in situations where i needed to trust God for something while remaining faithful, but there were times where i said pretty much "ok ill be faithful", and i would go along with it too, while at the same time i would wait for God to fail so i could say "I told you so/thanks for nothing". My actions/works spoke faith,but my mind was doubting, and He never failed. Eventually i learned to just trust God completely after seeing Him prove me wrong every time. When you seek first the Kingdom, things really are added to you. I will be praying for you.




Just something to think about "Matthew 10:37".. gotta put the Kingdom first.


Godbless
 

Soc1

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Don't give up! There is always hope and rejoice, that He is answering your small prayers. He cares for you!

Sometimes the test is more about us and where we are with God, than our requests. God is more than able to heal your daughter and bring her to you, but faith isn't easy.

The waiting period is always hard (see Hebrews 11).

If this prayer of yours - being reunited for the holidays and her birthday does not happen as you wish, will you still continue to trust God?

Can you trust that God is good? Will you have faith that He is still able to accomplish all, even at the eleventh hour?

I am sorry you are going through such a hard time. However I have seen children and parents reconcile - it happens all the time. God is able and capable and nothing is impossible with Him.

So just focus on God, trust in Him and I pray He blesses you and your request.
Thank you and God Bless you
I will never give up
 

Soc1

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Pray that truth is revealed, not so much that your desire for the past to be resumed.
its about you being faithful to God even in these times, and understanding that whatever the outcome His will be done.
I have been in situations where i needed to trust God for something while remaining faithful, but there were times where i said pretty much "ok ill be faithful", and i would go along with it too, while at the same time i would wait for God to fail so i could say "I told you so/thanks for nothing". My actions/works spoke faith,but my mind was doubting, and He never failed. Eventually i learned to just trust God completely after seeing Him prove me wrong every time. When you seek first the Kingdom, things really are added to you. I will be praying for you.




Just something to think about "Matthew 10:37".. gotta put the Kingdom first.


Godbless
Thank you,my problem is,is that my daughter is getting worse, Im not looking for God to fail, I just wonder if I have or have done some great wrong,that Im not deserving of my prayer answered. I want her to be healed above all else,even at my expense. Id like to have happiness again with her, thats what I want for me, I want her smiles, I want to hear Daddy again. Most importantly I want her to be able to function is life after Im gone.
God Bless you
 

RickyZ

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How long did Paul suffer? What did God say about that healing?
 

Soc1

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How long did Paul suffer? What did God say about that healing?
Paul suffered all of his life, My life has not been a walk in the park, but that is ok I accept that and am not bitter or even upset about it. I made poor choices along the way. My life changed when I saw the miracle of my daughter's birth.
Id gladly suffer all that could be thrown at me, Id give up my life if only my daughter would be healed. She is innocent and does not deserve this. I dont ask for riches, cars, fancy things in life. I just want this box I live in to be a home again, thats with her here. Im old and would like for her to be able to function in life, she used to be able to at age 12, since then she is deteriorating, thats hard for a caring loving parent to watch. If you have children you may understand of when they were ill at any given time. She has a disorder and I cant kiss the problem away, or give her medicine. Each day I feel like I have another piece torn off of me that is ok. I would like to know those pieces are going to help her. Id like to have the happiness and Joy that we once had again before I leave this earth. Im not asking for much a smile , a hug, some laughter. For her I want the brilliant future that she once had before her. I ask God and Jesus to do these things for her because they are beyond any abilities that I have, or for them to give me the knowledge and answers to be able to do it for her. The world has much to gain from her, she is a good and wonderful person. Im not just saying that because she is my daughter, I say it because she has shown this all of her life, and has knowledge and wisdom beyond her years. Ive always felt that God helps those that help themselves. Im willing to do what ever I need or should do for her. Throughout my life, Ive asked God for a very few things, and I got them. They werent always the best for me which I soon learned. Hard lessons,but well learned. I need the tools and knowledge to help my daughter. I believe that God did point me to a Doctor for her,but because of this awful Joint Custody situation, her mother says no. I know God will take care of the mother. In the mean time she is further damaging an already mentally ill child. My daughter used to be aware of how her mother was,but the nature of her disorder has them turn on the one they love the most, that be me. My daughter will eventually refigure out what her mother is doing to her as she knew before. Id like for her to do that before she has to be in an institution. The world needs people like my daughter and will sorely miss whatever she would contribute to the world if she is not healed. A few years ago, my hip collapsed on the sidewalk, I aild there for a few hours, all was black, I had no pain ,i had no stress a peace came over me, I felt i was dying and was fine with it. Then a voice came to me and said "who will take care of your daughter?" I crwled into my apartment as I did pain returned and so did all the stress I had. I was ok with with it. My daughter is my higher purpose. last year I was hospitalized for 4 months, 5 surgeries and almost died twice, again the voice asked me who will take care of your daughter. I found the strength to live through prayer. God kept me for a higher purpose. I want to have that higher purpose. God put my daughter and I together, and I was both mother and father to her for 16 yrs. I was there for everything in her life. I want to be there for more as she needs me more now that she ever has before, since her mother is only out for herself.

As far as Paul, yes he suffered for a long time, was he healed? I cant find an answer, nor can I find anywhere that he asked God to heal him.
Sure, id like to be out of this wheel chair, and sure id like dentures, and sure Id like to be 25 again, Im not and dont expect it. God kept me alive for a reason, I truly believe that it was to help my daughter and for her to be filled with the Holy Spirit.
I have some empathy for Paul but like many these days, its hard to identify with someone, that had problems 2,000 yrs ago.
I do know that my daughter's disorder affects 18 million families. Many of them have horror stories, that are similar to mine some worse,some better. My faith in God has not been shaken,but I am human and do want for a few things in life, not much for me,but much for my daughter. Thankfully I have many praying for us. I know God will answer. Somedays are just really hard to get through. My daughter's disorder has been present for many years, this last year she has gotten worse. I feel helpless. I hope you understand. God Bless you and yours.
 

RickyZ

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I understand, I could write back with my tales of woe, as could anyone here. We're in this world not of it (http://christianchat.com/blogs/rickyz/10631-world-not.html), and it goes out of it's way each and every day to make sure we all know it doesn't want us here. It's a war of attrition ... which God says is only won thru perseverance. Now, the question of the thread was when does my prayer get answered, and you sounded like you were growing impatient with God because it seems they weren't being answered. My point was you're not the first, but to be honest the answer may not be forthcoming for some time and you cannot lose faith and get impatient because the answer is not right here right now.

Too, there's always the chance our prayers are being answered, but since they're not the answers we want to see we don't see it.

Praying for a Christmas miracle for you and your daughter and all involved. In Jesus Name, may the Holy Spirit intercede here in this time. Amen
 

Soc1

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I understand, I could write back with my tales of woe, as could anyone here. We're in this world not of it (http://christianchat.com/blogs/rickyz/10631-world-not.html), and it goes out of it's way each and every day to make sure we all know it doesn't want us here. It's a war of attrition ... which God says is only won thru perseverance. Now, the question of the thread was when does my prayer get answered, and you sounded like you were growing impatient with God because it seems they weren't being answered. My point was you're not the first, but to be honest the answer may not be forthcoming for some time and you cannot lose faith and get impatient because the answer is not right here right now.

Too, there's always the chance our prayers are being answered, but since they're not the answers we want to see we don't see it.

Praying for a Christmas miracle for you and your daughter and all involved. In Jesus Name, may the Holy Spirit intercede here in this time. Amen
I grow impatient because I see small prayers answered, and at times even though I know God is working for me it feels like a carrot dangled in front of me. When those small prayers are answered my optimism, faith and hope grows in huge leaps and bounds, and feel as if today is the day. Then I find out it isnt, Im not upset with God, I will persevere.Ive been praying for years on her illness, I hope God feels Im ready for the answer soon.

Thank you for your prayers, God Bless you and yours.
 
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My Friends,

Im writing this as a question to you all and Im going to pray about it too,and would hope you join me in that prayer.

My daughter has a mental illness that is keeping her and I apart,not by my choice but by hers along with her mother fueling my daughter's fires.
I pray and pray, silently,out loud, I scream and cry my prayers to God. I often scream and cry either out of the abysmal loneliness I feel,or for the injustice of what seems to be my fate,most of all this disprder is destroying my daughter, and it is taking all of my strength to wait for my prayers to be answered, Im at the point of asking God to take me,but he doesnt. I know my daughter needs me,but I cant get the time of day from her. phrases that have come out of her mouth as of late sound as though they come from her mother, as they had never been part of my daughter's vocabulary before. Im sure she is being coached.
My daughter says she isnt going to spend the holidays with me, or her birthday. We have never been apart before for them ever. Part of her disorder is that those with it turn on the ones they love the most in the world. Part of me is honored by this, and part of me wishes it wasnt so,just so I could have some warmth and compassion from her,but this disorder Borderline Personality Disorder is destroying my little girl and me as well. She used to be model child, straight As,honor roll,very loving and giving and sharing. She was quite protective of me as well. I dont know where she went, she still looks like my child, but all of the good seems to have dispappeared in her, or is reserved for others. I wasnt a bad father, and was always a great Daddy. I proudly wear 2 rings she gave me for Father's Day years ago. One says Dad, the other says DADDY and inside she had engraved " Thank you for being there for me". Im very proud of my daughter and will always stick by her no matter what happens. The problem is Im breaking down, losing my mind and my heart is broken.
My question is Why does God answer small prayers from me?, like asking for a text from her or many other small things, sometimes my prayers are answered before I even say Amen and Thank you. Which I marvel at the speed in which God makes these things happen.
The 2nd part of my question is why isnt my big prayer answered yet and when will it be? THe holidays are upon us and I have no Joy in them, Im filled with dread. Her birthday is in January. I was the first person she saw in this world, I rmemeber it like it just happened seconds ago. That was the most wondeful day in my entire life. I want to be able to share things with her, and show her just how much she means to me in this life,she has always been my world, and always will be.
I know I shouldnt try and rush God and he has perfect timing,but Im falling apart with this. Her mother will not help and uses my daughter as a pawn against me. I used to be my daughter's hero, I want to be that again. I want my house to be a home again, not just a box that I live in. She made it a home, she had so much love for me you could feel it in the air. Im sorry for rambling.

Father,
I know I ask much,but Ive waited so very long for our situation to be healed, Im losing hope and my faith although,it gets a boost when small prayers are answered almost immediately, I cant help but wonder what is taking this so long. I know you can do the impossible and have done much for me in the past, and Im eternally grateful. This situation to be healed is more important than any of the things Ive asked for. This is my baby,my flesh and blood. She needs me and I need her. Ill get her whatever help she needs and promise to be the best parent I can be with your help. Please help me Im breaking Dear God, Im begging you. I Forgive me for all Ive done wrong in life,forgive my daughter she cant help what she does,and let her love, forgive and trust me again.n Jesus's name I ask this. Amen and thank you.

"My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge."


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