Oh God Help

Southernscotty · Jun 13, 2018

Southernscotty · Jun 13, 2018

SpiritSong · Jun 13, 2018

Hey brother, I have been busy these last few days, but I have not forgotten you! I agree that God has plans for you and Satan cannot overcome them. Still praying for you and yours.

~Anastasia~ · Jun 14, 2018

Myself as well - having a hard time keeping up with posts on CF but you remain in my prayers. And it's amazing see you here and there about the forums comforting and helping others. God be with you.

Southernscotty · Jun 14, 2018

~Anastasia~ said:
Myself as well - having a hard time keeping up with posts on CF but you remain in my prayers. And it's amazing see you here and there about the forums comforting and helping others. God be with you.

Thank you Sister, I find comfort in sharing God's love. It truly is everything to me. Bless you :]

~Anastasia~ · Jun 14, 2018

Southernscotty said:
Thank you Sister, I find comfort in sharing God's love. It truly is everything to me. Bless you :]

I think you have discovered the greatest comfort we can have.

Ironic isn't it ... the more we pour out, the more we ourselves are filled? It makes it difficult for those who seek only to BE comforted - unless they learn this they will never have enough ...

(And I'm speaking in generalities, not suggesting any person in particular.)

God be with you.

Southernscotty · Jun 14, 2018

~Anastasia~ said:
I think you have discovered the greatest comfort we can have.

Ironic isn't it ... the more we pour out, the more we ourselves are filled? It makes it difficult for those who seek only to BE comforted - unless they learn this they will never have enough ...

(And I'm speaking in generalities, not suggesting any person in particular.)

God be with you.

Amen and yes. It is that river of flowing water

brinny · Jun 14, 2018

Praying, Scotty (((hug)))

Little Lantern · Jun 15, 2018

Continuing to pray for you Scotty. Gentle reminder to take care of yourself physically during these difficult days. You've been through a lot, and sometimes it's easy to forget the basics like eating healthy, getting some exercise, and rest.

Southernscotty · Jun 16, 2018

Little Lantern said:
Continuing to pray for you Scotty. Gentle reminder to take care of yourself physically during these difficult days. You've been through a lot, and sometimes it's easy to forget the basics like eating healthy, getting some exercise, and rest.

Thank you so much. I am trying so hard to remain positive and upbeat. I do have trouble eating and sleeping but it will get better. I am preaching Dads funeral service next Saturday morning,
[unless I back out and have someone else do it]
Tomorrow being Fathers day I am really feeling sad and depressed and everywhere I look is happy Fathers Day stuff.

~Anastasia~ · Jun 16, 2018

Continued prayers. Holidays can be so especially difficult.

I second @Little Lantern's advice to take care of yourself, but not only physically. I hope you're able to spiritually refill yourself too. I know all you are doing for others helps with this but I hope too you can experience some direct consolation.

God be with you and bless you.

brinny · Jun 16, 2018

Praying, Scotty (((hug)))

dogs4thewin · Jun 16, 2018

I sent you a private message.

drjean · Jun 24, 2018

Southernscotty · Jun 25, 2018

I am going to be ok :]
I got though the funeral Saturday and only broke down and cried when the Marines played Tapps and folded the flag. I preached my church again yesterday and it felt good to be ministering God's Word, The heaviness is letting up and peace is filling in.
If nothing else I have gained a stronger desire to help people and reach those who are hurting in every capacity possible.
I Thank you guys, I have went back through these messages and I see the love and compassion that is shed through each of you and it just warms my heart to know that God has people like you here to pray for and encourage me. I love all of you and I salute you and I also give each of you a big hug :]

Ps Is there a way to save this for me somehow?

~Anastasia~ · Jun 25, 2018

I'm glad you're gaining strength and God is using this tragedy for your own good. I pray your father is experiencing great comfort as well.

As far as saving I don't know a way to do it through CF unless maybe you post it all into a blog? If you really want to save it (and I have things on here I should do that with - I have in the past but have neglected the past couple of years) ... to be safe you might want to copy and save on your own computer in a file?

I'm not a tech master though. If someone else has a better idea, I'd love to hear it too.

Continued prayers for you. But it's wonderful to see the strength you are gaining.

Glory to God!

Southernscotty · Jun 25, 2018

~Anastasia~ said:
I'm glad you're gaining strength and God is using this tragedy for your own good. I pray your father is experiencing great comfort as well.

As far as saving I don't know a way to do it through CF unless maybe you post it all into a blog? If you really want to save it (and I have things on here I should do that with - I have in the past but have neglected the past couple of years) ... to be safe you might want to copy and save on your own computer in a file?

I'm not a tech master though. If someone else has a better idea, I'd love to hear it too.

Continued prayers for you. But it's wonderful to see the strength you are gaining. Glory to God!

Thank you so much and I believe Romans 8:38-39 with all my heart so I believe he is fine.:]
I know this is a debated topic, But I also know what God has revealed to me, [I won't go into detail} But I feel a great peace about it all.
I still feel as though he did me a great injustice and it angers me a little but I know this is normal and I do forgive him as I am sure he wasn't thinking things through at that time.
I really have gleaned much strength through this and have learned what it is like to be on the other side of the counseling table. I am certified as a prison and jail chaplain and am a certified christian counselor as well with certs in suicidal treatments. I have sit on the counselors side many many times and given advice, However now I know what it is like on the other side and it is truly horrible.
All the training was out the window, As I was in a fog..
I told Chaplain Dave, The chaplain is always there for everyone, But where do we go when we are hurt? We know what we should be saying to ourselves, However it is different at that time and none of it comes to mind. Thank God for His love and grace!!!
I will say that CF was instrumental in helping me through this as I was never alone. :]
God bless you all

~Anastasia~ · Jun 25, 2018

Southernscotty said:
Thank you so much and I believe Romans 8:38-39 with all my heart so I believe he is fine.:]
I know this is a debated topic, But I also know what God has revealed to me, [I won't go into detail} But I feel a great peace about it all.
I still feel as though he did me a great injustice and it angers me a little but I know this is normal and I do forgive him as I am sure he wasn't thinking things through at that time.
I really have gleaned much strength through this and have learned what it is like to be on the other side of the counseling table. I am certified as a prison and jail chaplain and am a certified christian counselor as well with certs in suicidal treatments. I have sit on the counselors side many many times and given advice, However now I know what it is like on the other side and it is truly horrible.
All the training was out the window, As I was in a fog..
I told Chaplain Dave, The chaplain is always there for everyone, But where do we go when we are hurt? We know what we should be saying to ourselves, However it is different at that time and none of it comes to mind. Thank God for His love and grace!!!
I will say that CF was instrumental in helping me through this as I was never alone. :]
God bless you all

I'm so thankful you received support here. I know this forum can be a great help to so many people in many different situations. We are very diverse but it's heartening to see the Body work together. All things done in love really works no matter what.

(Or love covers a multitude of sins! - that part I'm just teasing!) But seriously though, I think these forums are important.

I think we can take great comfort in many ways when we understand just how deeply God loves us and how wonderfully good He is. There should be no fear but only comfort. Perfect love casts out fear.

And it's quite a testimony that you have gained a level of understanding and experience, and no doubt compassion, from what you've endured. The benefit you can now more deeply share with so many will surely have great and eternal effects. Glory to God for that.

And even how deeply you must learn to embrace forgiveness. I have learned myself how healing it can be to have to plumb the depths of forgiveness. It was bitter in some cases learning. But the eventual rewards are sweet.

I pray you just continue to be strengthened. I'm sure it must still be hard in many ways. But it is a testimony to your faith and the goodness of God that you can share such an inspiring response with us and encourage us.

I think my words are falling short of what I wish I could express. Thank you for allowing us to walk with you just a little through all of this. God be with you.

“Paisios” · May 29, 2019

In memory of Southernscotty’s father, and keeping Soutthernscotty in prayer on the anniversary of his father’s passing.

joymercy · May 29, 2019

Thinking about you and saying a prayer for you every day now, Scotty

Here is a biblical meditation for you and anyone else whom my see this:

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