momindeep
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OH, and Dekarator...I wrote down the Bible verses that you posted and put them in my back pocket and was able to pull them out and read them while I worked today.
Thank-you all for taking the time to reply and pray.
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Dekrator48
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momindeep,
So glad to hear you are emotionally better today.
Don't worry, it happens to me too...and then I pull myself out with His help.
That's was a good idea you had to carry the scriptures around in your back pocket today and read them while you worked.
I printed out several pages of scriptures that I can go to when ever I feel weak and I need to trust God more.
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Dekrator48
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"The Cause and Cure for Worry" by Joyce Meyer:
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Dekrator48
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New free Christian song available on iTunes until 5/29 "Hosanna (Live)" by Hillsong Chapel:
Scroll part way down the page and it's on the right where it says Free Song.
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sammy
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Good afternoon friends!
Thank you all for sharing what that you did. I kept trying to come here and catch up on my reading and every time there was more for me to read! (This is a good thing!)
MDW, your story of the homeless man... it went straight to my heart. It reminded me of an experience that I had a few years ago while on a mission trip. One day my friend saw an elderly woman walking without any shoes. Without hesitation my friend reached down, took off her own shoes, and proceeded to put them on the old lady's feet.
Makes me think. If I had seen that lady first would I have so readily given up my shoes? . . .
When I see a homeless/needy person I often feel so powerless. I want to help but I don't have any money myself. I can't work either. So I pray for them and ask that God will send an angel to help them. I wish that I could do something more. I'm a blubbering mess sitting here at my computer just thinking about these things.
Dekrator, such powerful passages from your church service, especially 1 Peter 2: 24 "He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed." Thank you Jesus!
Daisy, I would have enjoyed hearing you speak at the ladies conference. Isn't God so good to use that experience to speak to you even as you were there to teach the group. I think that's so cool.
God thought friends, I hope that you all have a good restful evening tonight. You are all on my heart and in my prayers (that means you and your daughter too momindeep).
MDW005
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Sammy, I think sometimes all we need to offer is a conversation to the down and out. Sometimes placing a label on people like "homeless" makes them feel less than human when all they need is a tender smile and a touch of love, because they are still a person.
I have another story to share if you like....
There once was a King who offered a prize to the artist who would paint the best picture of peace. Many artists tried. The King looked at all the paintings, but there were only two that he really liked and had to choose between them.
One picture was a calm lake. The lake was a perfect mirror, for peaceful towering mountains were all around it. Overhead was a blue sky with fluffy whit clouds. All who saw this picture thought that it was a perfect picture of peace. The other painting had mountains, too. But these were rugged and bare. Above was an angry skyfrom which rain fell and which lightening played.Down the side of the mountain tumbled a foaming waterfall.
This did not look peaceful at all. But when the King looked, he saw behind the waterfall a tiny bush growing in the crack in the rock. In the bush a mother bird had built her nest. There, in the midst of the angry water, sat a mother bird on her nest.... perfect peace.
The King chose the second picture. Do you know why? "Because," explained the King, "peace does not mean to be in a place where there is no noise, trouble, or hard work. Peace means to be in the midst of all things and still be calm in your hearts. That is the real meaning of peace."
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And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Jesus Christ. Philippeans 4:7
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Dekrator48
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sammy,
I'm always happy to see you here.
Loved the story about the mission trip and your friend giving up her shoes...what an example of God's love!!
I bet the mission trip was an eye opening experience.
Thanks for the prayers for me/us. Always appreciate that!
MDW,
Wow, that's a great story about the King and the best picture of peace...really makes me think.
Thank you for sharing it.
That is what God tells us to do...to keep a good attitude and be at peace while trusting Him no matter what our circumstances.
Joshua 1:9 (NASB)
9 "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous! Do not tremble or be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go."
-------------------- The fibromyalgia I've had for 32 years was an undiagnosed Lyme symptom.
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sammy
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Another excellent story and life lesson! Thank you both for helping me to see things in a different way tonight.
Sometimes I get so distracted by the things that I cannot do that I can't see the things that I might be able to do now. Like going on mission trips and volunteering. I loved doing these things, physically going and helping and giving. Now I'm sick and stuck at home and I miss everything. I forget that there is still some things that I can do. I am still me. So even if I can't go be with my friends physically I can still talk with them on the phone and be their support mentally and emotionally.
And maybe one day God will let me go back out to serve again. I have such a hard time letting go of these hopes and dreams.
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Dekrator48
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sammy,
I can tell just from reading all of your posts, that you have ALOT to offer people, even when you are sick and stuck at home.....I would love for you to be stuck at my home.
You are so right...you can offer friendship and support on the phone or online etc and that is just as important as doing other things in person.
Prayers for your recovery, so you can go back out and serve in that way again.
-------------------- The fibromyalgia I've had for 32 years was an undiagnosed Lyme symptom.
"For I know the plans I have for you", declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future". -Jeremiah 29:11 Posts: 6076 | From Pennsylvania, USA | Registered: Nov 2008
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daisyrlb
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Good Morning All,
Already Tuesday...Time for a new God Thought thread.
Great stories everyone shared. There is so much encouragement on this thread...Thank God! And Thank you!!
I'm at work and will start new thread on my break.
Have a great day. The battle IS the Lord's!
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