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Amen... Dekrator! I find you all such a source of
inspiration.
As I was listening to Charles Stanley tonight... I was reminded that HE is ABLE...
I don't know why sometimes I fail to see this.
On my bathroom floor tonight... I prayed to be forgiven for some things that I think may have held me back from embracing my
TRUE FREEDOM in Him... I heard Him say to me (still small voice) That is why I sent my son...
I love you THAT much. I have a peace I haven't had in quite sometime and I ordered my supplements as I was worried about paying for them... BUT I DO KNOW, He will provide.
I walk in that confidence and the confidence that indeed, HIS WILL is much greater than my own ... And that this is only a trial... one where He will not give me more than I can handle and is with me every step of the way...
For a single self supporting girl to "get this" It has to be my Father.
I thank you all for being a SOURCE of REAL STRENGTH. I shudder to think what I would have done had I not found you all here...
Indeed, it is time to focus on the THINGS ABOVE!
I wanted to share this with you all... God Gave Me YOU
I've been a walking heartache I've made a mess of me The person that I've been lately Ain't who I wanna be
But you stay here right beside me Watch as the storm goes through And I need you
God gave me you for the ups and downs God gave me you for the days of doubt For when I think I've lost my way *If* There are no words here left to say, it's true God gave me you
There's more here than what were seeing A divine conspiracy That you, an angel lovely Could somehow fall for me You'll always be love's great martyr Ill be the flattered fool and I need you
God gave me you for the ups and downs Find More lyrics at www.sweetslyrics.com God gave me you for the days of doubt For when I think I've lost my way *If* There are no words here left to say, it's true God gave me you
On my own I'm only Half of what I could be I can't do without you We are stitched together And what love has tethered I pray we never undo
God gave me you for the ups and downs God gave me you for the days of doubt God gave me you for the ups and downs God gave me you for the days of doubt For when I think I've lost my way *If* There are no words here left to say, it's true God gave me you, gave me you. Gave me you.
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Amelia,
Thank you for sharing what you are feeling.
I think we can all relate at some level.
I enjoyed very much reading the lyrics to "God Gave Me You" and then watching the video.
Thanks for posting that!!
What you may not realize, is that YOU are a source of inspiration for me too!!!
Every little bit of wisdom shared here can help someone else.
God is SO GOOD and God is providing for our needs.
Love and Healing to you also!!!
-------------------- The fibromyalgia I've had for 32 years was an undiagnosed Lyme symptom.
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Dekrator,
As a mom, I sure can relate about going to the airport to pick up your son. You did the right thing, hard as it was. You planted some really great seeds (should that be your future daughter-in-love) and the reaping will be well worth it. So thrilled Andrew looks great. HUGS from our kids is soooooo wonderful...the bigger the better!!!! I'm setting my mind on "things above".
Amelia,
Appreciate your words of encouragement. You are a blessing to "God Thought" friends. "God gave me you..." so beautiful and so true. We do need each other, and I sure am glad that we have each other. Our God is faithful to connect us with who and what we need anytime and specially "just in time". Indeed, praise Him for He is worty \o/
Lymetoo, That's one of my favorite verses too.
sammy, Thank you for sharing the great words of wisdom for us to remember. I especially liked your reminder that our bodies are temples and it is imporant for us to rest, eat good, exercise and care for it. I know it makes a huge difference for me.
Love and healing to you all, is my prayer, toooooooo!
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Thank you all for lifting me up again today! You are all such blessings!
Dekerator and all of you... Thank you for allowing me to have a place where I can share and grow in Christ through all of this...
That is SO very special!
Daisy-- you are so right about God giving us just who we need -- when we REALLY need them. I am constantly awed by this fact...
I was reading an article on healing and trusting our Father to heal us... and one of the most important things it said was gratitude... continuing to see the many provisions he makes for us day in and day out... We are indeed so blessed...
The article also said that fear, worry etc. only serve to zap our energy and that TRUSTING him to provide as he always has ... is built upon the awareness of his provisions. Thank GOD... THANK GOD!
I wanted to share this too: "The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want".
Laura Langenbeck did this amazing commentary...
1) The----------With this word emphasized it means that He is THE Lord. There is no One but Him. It does not say "many" or "one of". It says THE.
2) Lord---------This word means that He is Lord, the creator. He is the Ruler of all. And He is Who He says He is.
3) Is------------Here we notice that the word IS means that it is present tense. It is not something that happened in the past, but is right now.
4) My----------Ah, now this word makes it very personal. He is MY Shepherd. He is personal to me. That means that this verse is promised to ME! Hallelujah!
5) Shepherd---This word is power packed because it means that He is all that a shepherd would be to his sheep. A shepherd is a protector, a provider of food, shelter, and care that all stay close and are not lost. He is everything to the sheep and is usually the only individual that they see for long periods of time. A relationship forms between shepherd and sheep. They come to depend on him for everything and he provides it for them because he cares what happens to them. They are valuable to him.
6) I-------------One word can mean so much. This one means that this verse is very personal, not to be taken lightly. It belongs to ME. Praise God!
7) Shall--------Now here we have a word that means it is not in the past. It is not only now but also in the future. We also have a surety that it WILL happen because the word "shall" is a definite statement. It means "guaranteed".
8) Not----------This one means that NEVER will I have a need that is not taken care of, as long as I accept the promise of the Lord that is in this verse.
9) Want--------The word does not mean that I can go asking the Lord for just anything and He will provide it but it does mean that needs are met. It also means that, as with any loving Father, He will give you things that you desire. But the main thing about this word is that if you accept this promise, you will never have need of anything that the Lord does not provide.
When I started to see these things, it was a real eye opener for me. NOW that verse means something personally. I can see that as long as I understand and take hold of this promise, I will have Someone to guide me through everything. He will be with me during all problems but, even when there is no difficulty, the Lord is with me. He is my comfort and my Hiding Place, my Rest. With Him in my life, I have no needs that will go unanswered. Most important of all, He is there for me when He asks me to do things, to walk with me every step of the way. What an AWESOME God we serve.
All PRAISE to him my dear God Friends! Healing and Peace to us all... Posts: 243 | From Charleston, SC | Registered: Oct 2008
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Amelia,
I loved the "The Lord is my Shepherd, I Shall Not want" Commentary! Thanks for posting that!
Fear and worry really can zap one's energy.
I can relate to that due to family conflict that has almost consumed me for the last 8+ months.
Ever so slowly, I am learning to trust in Him instead of worrying so much....but I understand...it's not easy sometimes.
Philippians 4:11-13
"Not that I speak from want, for I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am.
I know how to get along with humble means, and I also know how to live in prosperity; in any and every circumstance I have learned the secret of being filled and going hungry, both of having abundance and suffering need.
I can do all things through Him who strengthens me."
-------------------- The fibromyalgia I've had for 32 years was an undiagnosed Lyme symptom.
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Big Hello 17hens, That is a great song and video.
Amelia, I am so with you on the gratitude. That was inspiring from Psalm 23...The Lord is MY!!!!!
Dekrator, "Content" is a beautiful place to live...by God's grace...I continue to learn how to live there more and more.
On to this week's God Thought.
Blessings All!!!
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I'm really struggling right now with the Book of Amos and that God causes all disasters, including 9/11...he is behind them and causes destruction to punish us for our sins. Any comments? I went to a new church Sunday. Have not been to church in years, and that was what the sermon was about. Really shook me up. I thought God was good and these events were not his will but the will of man. The Preacher talked about how it IS God's actions and they are punishment....that not many churches read from the book of Amos but that we must know everything and take it all in.
13 years Lyme & Co.; Small Fiber Neuropathy; Myasthenia Gravis, Adrenal Insufficiency. On chemo for 2 1/2 years as experimental treatment for MG. Posts: 4480 | From Northeastern Connecticut | Registered: Jun 2005
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Tracy, it's a popular idea because it makes people's blood pressure rise, but I think the entire point of Scripture is missed when that's preached.
We are forgiven of our sins.
God is a God of judgment and mercy both.
But judgment has already been meted out. That was done on the cross.
God allows awful things to happen. We live in a fallen world. The rain falls on the just and the unjust. Not only wicked people die in tornadoes, earthquakes and hurricanes.
How about a new church?
Y'all, I actually had an okay day today. I haven't had an okay day in a good long time. It wasn't good, but it was okay. I swept the front porch! Hurray for me! I had the energy and mental where-with-all to sweep the front porch! I even pulled out the kids' winter clothes to see what I could consign from last year. And on top of that I kept up with meals. Oh yeah, baby, Leanne had an okay day. I'm thankful!
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