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You are severely tested at the moment and I am sorry about it.
God's help comes when you least expect it, usually when you are just about ready to give up. Out of the blue, God turns up when you are at the end of your tether, you are desperate enough to listen to what God has to say, He has your full attention. You are in a good position to hear what He has to say. This is not a cruel game on God's part, it is more a reflection on our human nature, when we reach the end of our human resources and feel totally powerless to do anything, God steps in and shows his Glory. I am not passing judgement on you or your faith, it is human to question and doubt, God knows that and is ready to help us. The bottom of the pit is not the most comfortable place to be, but it is only temporary. Life can be cruel and difficult to bear, but Jesus took the biggest burden of all to save us. You have to believe against all odds, and not follow your feelings telling you that all is lost or whatever you may be telling yourself. It is a deliberate act of the will, that defies all human logic, it is challenging and difficult to do, but this is the only choice we have. This little poem is not meant to describe your situation personally since I do not know enough about you. It is talking about human nature in general, I hope you won't find this too preachy. I do not claim to provide a quick answer, simply because I do not have one.
God is with you
no matter what
no matter
what you may feel
what you may think
God is within you
No matter how much you scream
no matter how much you suffer
no matter how much you doubt
God listens hears your every word.
In time you will hear
his lovely words of comfort
slipped under the door of despair
You will find a letter of hope
handwritten by God's angels.
It will be for you to read and savour.
Just remember God believes in You!
posted by
marieclaire66
on July 12, 2006 at 6:49 PM
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posted by
Amanda__
on July 12, 2006 at 1:16 PM
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It's what we are here for. I guess.
posted by
Whacky
on July 12, 2006 at 11:59 AM
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Citreena, Thank you for your comments, and link. I look forward to reading
your work!
posted by
MountainClimber57
on July 12, 2006 at 11:05 AM
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VickieJean, Thank God for that flicker of faith, that need not go out,
but daily grow larger as we trust Him -- Thank you for those most encouraging words!
posted by
MountainClimber57
on July 12, 2006 at 11:04 AM
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positivity
Hi,
I spent the first fifty years of my life being second best. Right from my traumatic birth and before then, growing up and getting married. I have learnt every negative energy there is to learn in life, no money, pain, sickness, fear. I do have a belief in angels though, and always asked them for their help although never quite believed they would.
Three years ago, it all came to a head and I took up meditation to calm my mind. I now know that this was the angels poking me to notice them. All I can say is that I visualised a story and was so inspired that I wrote it down and continued to write. I now know the angels wish me to help others know how energy really works and how to use positive energy to help us and others. I had to experience all the bad energy so that I could help others.
My books are fictional but show what happens to a planet where positive energy disappears andnegativity takes control and depicts what could happen to our planet if we let this happen (ANJOY - GOD'S GIFTS) and THE BEARS shows all the different energies that we give out and receive. If you look my website up you will see some positive articles but I am trying to get a non fiction book published about energy and how to use my POSITIVE ENERGY ABC to make everything in your life possible and nothing impossible.
Keep positive thoughts in your head. Best wishes Jill Divine www.divinelady.co.uk
posted by
citreena
on July 12, 2006 at 9:51 AM
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I've been where you are...
I'm 49 now and over the years I've gone through periods like the one you're describing.
In 2000 my father died of lung cancer, his diagnosis and death happening in a 2 month period of time. Our family lost a beloved pet we'd had for 16 years. I was diagnosed with thyroid disease and had to have major surgery to remove both glands. Our church was falling apart and we were caught between two warring factions, all people that we loved. Our finances became so strained that we barely survived....I know it feels when you thing you'll never come out the other end. I ended up spending 6 months on medication for depression, something I thought would never happen to me.
People kept telling me to focus on the positive and look for my blessings and I just wanted to slap them. What I did do was keep praying and putting one foot in front of the other. I tried not to dwell on things and attempted to get some control of my life by simplifying, dropping a lot of commitments and taking back up hobbies I'd put aside. The only thing that helped was time and distance and that flicker of faith that never truly left me and that grew as each day passed.
posted by
VickieJean
on July 12, 2006 at 8:44 AM
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