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Apostolic1

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My second year as a Christian has been turbulent to say the least.
I got a job, then lost it. I got a promotion and short circuited. I failed at that big time.
I fell in love with a man who turned out to be using me to clean his house for free and the little bit of money I was making. I feel like a fool.
The worst, most devastating thing, though, is I found out the people who helped me find my way to Jesus have been spreading gossip and lies about me. They disapprove of some of the choices I've made. One of those choices was to try to rebuild my relationship with my mother whom they have condemned as an "unrepentant" sinner. They've talked so much about me that I am now being shunned by the other Apostolics in the area. People I have worshipped with now don't see me when we cross paths in the store. It's so bad, the preacher who baptized me, looked right through the day before Thanksgiving when my car broke down, and I was stranded 20 miles from home.
I'm starting to question everything, and I feel myself losing hope. Please pray for me.
 

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Everyone goes through tough times. I'm so sorry you're going through this. Even Christians do, especially Christians, actually. Now is the time to draw even closer to the Lord, devote more time to reading your Bible and hearing His voice. Pray.

When I first became a (real) Christian it really did seem like all hell broke loose in my life. I guess that makes sense in a biblical, spiritual way. After all, the Devil isn't too happy to have lost a soul so he goes on a rampage to discourage believers. The best you can do is praise and worship. And have faith that bad times lead to better times. Count the blessings that you do have. Thank God for His help. Ask Him for what you want and need. He'll listen, I promise. Speaking of promises, now is also a good time for you to start studying the promise scriptures.

Best wishes and blessings to you.
 
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Hi. Well this is what I call it when people I worshipped with are now treating me badly: The Peter and Thomas syndrome. Because both disciples worshipped with Jesus yet Peter denied Him and Thomas doubted.At a time like that I simply spent more time in prayer and scripture reading and avoided those people. Yes it hurts when we are mistreated but it's going to keep happening so what we need to do is to remember that Jesus was mistreated too and ultimately betrayed by those He supped with everyday.
 
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SONG "unspoken...HIGHER" play it..

Love them...forgive them. Love is not putting us 1st. To be the servants to all. Just treat all the way you want to be treated...put your hope your joy in "EVEN SO COME" Jesus coming. Find a church that speaks teaches the word. Not all do.. going to step out here.. Jesus said.. the Father will give the holy Spirit to them that ask".. ever ask Him? Ask.. and you got it. I am NOT talking about what ANY man says or said but what is written. Let the cares of this world fall.. just alone where ever.. worship Him.. when its dark when you cant see.. when your all alone. Oh dear sis.. you are so loved and HE IS THERE ALWAYS! Yeah..not millions of miles away.. so just put some music on and rise your hands.. or not.. and just worship Him.. think of HIM.. only Him.. all GOOD things come from God.. that JOY that is HIM of HIM is your strength. The JOY of the LORD is your strength. And sis HE KEEPS HIS WORD!

You know to many times we start moving working ..doing something for God or.. GOD is moving in our lifes and the enemy will do everything to rob you ... and sorry even by some believers.. that are not evil.. they are saved.. just.. not listening to the right voice. So.. you stand and then stand in faith.. you speak the WORD! FIND what the WORD says.. and say it.. fear? God has not given me the spirit of fear but of power and? Look it up.. sad? NO! I dont receive that.. for the joy of the lord is my strength! This flesh has not been changed yet. So it loves to sin.. loves to never read the word or prayer.

So pray in all things. KNOW.. He hears you. I dont care what you FEEL hear or see.. walk by faith! Trust in HIM! That is where all you need comes from.. you dont have any problems.. you just TRUST IN HIM! Isa 41:10 "Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.".. praise you FATHER! giving her strength and joy and peace.. not as the world gives but comes from you and Father she needs believers.. friends.. and that ONE also..that is closer then you/sis know.. In Jesus name
 
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Psalm119:50,52,92,93,107, Isaiah 61:1-3, Psalm 68:19, 2Corinthians 1:3-11, Psalm 115:3-8,
Psalm 107:41, Psalm 116:6-9, Psalm 22:24, Psalm 94:17-19, Psalm 142:2,3, Romans 15:13,
Psalm 121:1,3,7, Psalm 50:15, Psalm 34:6,17,18,19, Psalm 69, Psalm 37:24,39, Psalm 46:1,
Psalm 30:11, 31:6-10, Psalm 62, Psalm 6, Psalm 147:3, 4:16-18, 7:6, 12:8,9,10, Lamentations 3:1-66
 
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