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I feel like God is giving me refreshing from His Spirit. I am resolute to stand strong for my Lord Jesus. He is the answer, living His way is my choice. I will not let this world take my joy. I will be smarter, faster, better equipped to share the gospel. Broken Fence 2.0 if you will. The Lord is my strength, my calling. Shareing His gospel is the only hope for saving every person I talk too.
 
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i've been struggling with periodical deep inner sadness. This world running after the magic potions of the beast and forcing their wicked ways on everyone.

Why does God allow world government to oppress world's people? They are so dubious and infect everyone with fear for the other. How is loving your neighbour fit into their schemes?

Anti-Christ spirituality rules this world and the Church is fast asleep. No wonder i feel sad sometimes.

Hope everyone else is well.
Hold Tight Jesus will see us through
 
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Hold Tight Jesus will see us through

Thank you for the encouragement. For yes Indeed Jesus will get us through. i know He is sad with this world as well. He knows very well what i am feeling. The good thing is that He has overcome the enemy here as well.

My sadness stems from the fact that gross injustice is happening all over the world. All directed by a mob of rich gangsters who work from out of the shadows, but are in control over world affairs. Evil hearts contriving wicked schemes and seeking world control on top of their massive riches.

When i see those merchants bringing their evil schemes into action then my heart is saddened because i know people will get hurt, get ill and some will die because of their wicked plans.

i know Jesus hurts all this as well. And He has a reckoning in mind, that used to make me cringe, but now has me glorying in God for His justice.

i know Jesus has won, but still sadness serves its time. i dare say that sadness will come around in a lot of peoples hearts in years ahead. After all who can't hear the cries of the killed coming from underneath the altar? And i'm not only thinking about the aborted babies world wide here but all those who got wronged, maimed or killed unjustly. i know that people running after the magic potions of the rich merchants will make sure that God's goodness will elude them. Numbered to die being like that, the lot of them.

Sadness is the reward of those who grief. Grieving sin is a holy activity, and so is walking in sackcloth because of the sins of this world.

i don't mind. i've been depressed for years at least my sadness has me praying for the people of this world who are hurting, and cursing those who think that God is dead and they can do wicked things because it is in their power to do so and so even my depression serves its purpose.

i know what the truth says about all that. Hallelujah!
 
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Thank you for the encouragement. For yes Indeed Jesus will get us through. i know He is sad with this world as well. He knows very well what i am feeling. The good thing is that He has overcome the enemy here as well.

My sadness stems from the fact that gross injustice is happening all over the world. All directed by a mob of rich gangsters who work from out of the shadows, but are in control over world affairs. Evil hearts contriving wicked schemes and seeking world control on top of their massive riches.

When i see those merchants bringing their evil schemes into action then my heart is saddened because i know people will get hurt, get ill and some will die because of their wicked plans.

i know Jesus hurts all this as well. And He has a reckoning in mind, that used to make me cringe, but now has me glorying in God for His justice.

i know Jesus has won, but still sadness serves its time. i dare say that sadness will come around in a lot of peoples hearts in years ahead. After all who can't hear the cries of the killed coming from underneath the altar? And i'm not only thinking about the aborted babies world wide here but all those who got wronged, maimed or killed unjustly. i know that people running after the magic potions of the rich merchants will make sure that God's goodness will elude them. Numbered to die being like that, the lot of them.

Sadness is the reward of those who grief. Grieving sin is a holy activity, and so is walking in sackcloth because of the sins of this world.

i don't mind. i've been depressed for years at least my sadness has me praying for the people of this world who are hurting, and cursing those who think that God is dead and they can do wicked things because it is in their power to do so and so even my depression serves its purpose.

i know what the truth says about all that. Hallelujah!
I feel the same. I can't wait until Jesus cleans this up and makes it better
 
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Thank you for the encouragement. For yes Indeed Jesus will get us through. i know He is sad with this world as well. He knows very well what i am feeling. The good thing is that He has overcome the enemy here as well.

My sadness stems from the fact that gross injustice is happening all over the world. All directed by a mob of rich gangsters who work from out of the shadows, but are in control over world affairs. Evil hearts contriving wicked schemes and seeking world control on top of their massive riches.

When i see those merchants bringing their evil schemes into action then my heart is saddened because i know people will get hurt, get ill and some will die because of their wicked plans.

i know Jesus hurts all this as well. And He has a reckoning in mind, that used to make me cringe, but now has me glorying in God for His justice.

i know Jesus has won, but still sadness serves its time. i dare say that sadness will come around in a lot of peoples hearts in years ahead. After all who can't hear the cries of the killed coming from underneath the altar? And i'm not only thinking about the aborted babies world wide here but all those who got wronged, maimed or killed unjustly. i know that people running after the magic potions of the rich merchants will make sure that God's goodness will elude them. Numbered to die being like that, the lot of them.

Sadness is the reward of those who grief. Grieving sin is a holy activity, and so is walking in sackcloth because of the sins of this world.

i don't mind. i've been depressed for years at least my sadness has me praying for the people of this world who are hurting, and cursing those who think that God is dead and they can do wicked things because it is in their power to do so and so even my depression serves its purpose.

i know what the truth says about all that. Hallelujah!
You are a good disciple
 
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I feel like God is giving me refreshing from His Spirit. I am resolute to stand strong for my Lord Jesus. He is the answer, living His way is my choice. I will not let this world take my joy. I will be smarter, faster, better equipped to share the gospel. Broken Fence 2.0 if you will. The Lord is my strength, my calling. Shareing His gospel is the only hope for saving every person I talk too.
That is wonderful Broken Fence, this world needs Jesus. Make sure you do everything by the power of the spirit and with genuine love for your neighbor otherwise it will be in vain. God bless you!
 
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And we have the whole technology thing going on now. Social media is pretty bad for young women sometimes.

Social media is dangerous for anyone. People dare to say things that they would not in real life. There are people who get a thrill at hurting people. i know when wickedness grows in our hearts then we become increasingly unhappy.

True joy lays in knowing Jesus and communicating with Him.

i know He will bring me my good life back, each day a bit more. Love for this world dies, love for Creation and its Creator grows. In the mean time i want nothing to do with this world. i hate how it is going. Cursed are all those who want to take our freedom to love truthfully away. In Jesus Name i ask to ban loveless spirits from Heaven and curse them inside of humans hearts.

i reckon soon we, lovers of God, will see God's power! All those who are waiting for Him first and then all people on this world will will see Him! That is when Judgement day truly begins! And the Hallelujah cries of liberation of those who have fought sin and loved God will begin to resound throughout this earth soon thereafter.

How i love hearing that song of liberation! Everyone will want to know it! Jesus teaches a new song in our hearts. A song sung by the angels of heaven inside the hearts of those who love Him. The world doesn't know that yet but soon they will.

Oh the the delight walking with Jesus. That is why i love Him so much, He always meets me were i'm at. Truly He is The Life.


i reckon if kids are taught the joy of serving Jesus instead of those religious burdens they often shove down their throats then the Church would have a lot more young people in its midst.

i think young people feel really lost faith wise for very often their worldly education conflicts with their religious educations. It is difficult to have faith in a God which seems to be paradoxical.

Social giants know that and brainwash people with their version of events at every opportunity they get. That is why it is best to stay away from such places.

Peace.
 
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You are a good disciple

Than you for the compliment. i often try to be a good disciple but i lack self control, willingness, and motivation to be anything more than a depressed person who learned to love the Lord.
 
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It seems pretty clear that winter does have a depressing effect. Don't know if pollen does anything to me or not. Human biology is pretty complicated. The modern world has made things even more complicated.

Yellow 40 or w/e is probably not natural to eat. There have been instances of ignorant Indians adding lead oxide to turmeric so that they can make more money. Tumeric is in mustard sometimes. sad that tumeric is a health thing and yet no one needs to be eating lead oxide. I can only hope the health industry makes sure their food quality is good.

And we have the whole technology thing going on now. Social media is pretty bad for young women sometimes.

Social media is bad period Noxot. I wish God would send cyber locusts into it to destroy it.

Lead oxide........Are you serious! Though it wouldn't surprise me as man is a ruthless creature.
 
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feeling a bit down after spending some time with family. most of it was ok but a comment made me feel down.

I know family members can be loving and yet hurtful which sometimes can be unforgettable.
 
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I think my AD is making me gain and it's half of the lowest dose. There are jerks out there who act like using medication as a reason for weight gain is a lame excuse. I've learned firsthand that medication can make you gain without you even changing anything else about what you're doing.
 
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I think my AD is making me gain and it's half of the lowest dose. There are jerks out there who act like using medication as a reason for weight gain is a lame excuse. I've learned firsthand that medication can make you gain without you even changing anything else about what you're doing.

Yes for sure psych medication can be terrible for weight gain. i once gained 55 kilos in a few months because the anti-psychotic i was on made me eat non stop. i used to hurt eating and still i had to keep on eating.

Other time, it is like you say, we gain weight even if our appetite hasn't increased. i think it could be that they hold onto water for i remember having a swollen body from it. i got really puffy hands and face from it as well. Do you get that? Water is very heavy.

i'm using a small amount of anti-depressants now, but gained 15 kilos since i have been on it. i do eat more though. i seem to get the munchies at night, not so much during the day.

would using something that sheds water be helpful getting the scales down?

How Do I Get Rid of Excess Water in My Body?
 
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feeling a bit down after spending some time with family. most of it was ok but a comment made me feel down.
Unfortunate you will get those sort of comments that will stab you in the heart, that's why we need to put on all the armour of God so we can deflect these flaming arrows from the evil one that are intent on harming us. May the Lord God strengthen you StillGods so that you become impervious to any hurtful comments and that your faith always remains strong. Let God's love sustain you!

I so love this little wise saying from Mother Teresa:

“People are often unreasonable, irrational, and self-centered. Forgive them anyway.
If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives. Be kind anyway.
If you are successful, you will win some unfaithful friends and some genuine enemies. Succeed anyway.
If you are honest and sincere people may deceive you. Be honest and sincere anyway.
What you spend years creating, others could destroy overnight. Create anyway.
If you find serenity and happiness, some may be jealous. Be happy anyway.
The good you do today, will often be forgotten. Do good anyway.
Give the best you have, and it will never be enough. Give your best anyway.
In the final analysis, it is between you and God. It was never between you and them anyway.

~Mother Teresa”


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Unfortunate you will get those sort of comments that will stab you in the heart, that's why we need to put on all the armour of God so we can deflect these flaming arrows from the evil one that are intent on harming us. May the Lord God strengthen you StillGods so that you become impervious to any hurtful comments and that your faith always remains strong. Let God's love sustain you!

I so love this little wise saying from Mother Teresa:

“People are often unreasonable, irrational, and self-centered. Forgive them anyway.
If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives. Be kind anyway.
If you are successful, you will win some unfaithful friends and some genuine enemies. Succeed anyway.
If you are honest and sincere people may deceive you. Be honest and sincere anyway.
What you spend years creating, others could destroy overnight. Create anyway.
If you find serenity and happiness, some may be jealous. Be happy anyway.
The good you do today, will often be forgotten. Do good anyway.
Give the best you have, and it will never be enough. Give your best anyway.
In the final analysis, it is between you and God. It was never between you and them anyway.

~Mother Teresa”


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i have been struggling with low level depression. Our son is going through an emotional break up in his marriage, which has been very painful.

Still i want to thank Jesus for helping us finding each other back through this difficult time. A refining fire is what i'm seeing and that always proceeds the Son.

i just know He is on His Way and that gives me a lot of comfort in these turbulent times.

Oh Lamb of God!

i know for sure that Your Voice is You!
For The Living Word within is true
Right within my soul Your Spirit dwells
About God's Kingdom Your love tells.

Forgiving love is wonderful within
For it surely does away with sin.
Bringing thankfulness alive
Bringing an end to all my inner strife.

Keep teaching me The Way to go
Living Waters through me to flow.
A heart praising God each Day anew
His loving Word that ugly Dragon slew.

Slowly day after day You take me in
Onhigh with You and all God's kin
Praising Father for only He is good.
His loving Truth my constant food.

More and more The TRUTH reveals
As The Lamb of God opens all the seals
Angels beside themselves with glee
God's amazing Salvation i may see!

Oh Lamb of God - You alone i praise!
Oh Your loving truth bringing Grace!
Without Your Word i could not have known
What Your love in me has sown!
 
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Sure is quiet in here, I can hear the crickets singing. Maybe that's not a bad thing and I hope everyone is living joyfully in the fullness of God's grace and experiencing his blessings!

I'm that too bad, though I struggle some days, but generally alright. :hug:
 
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Hang in there LadyBug, I know it must be terrible dealing with this, but remember it may take up to 3 weeks for your body to get use to the prozac before you start to feel better; see how you are then.
I think the extreme fatigue part has gone away. I think I'm noticing this by the beginning of July. If I'm tired it's probably because I can get less than 5 hours sleep on a given day. I remember how horribly tired the Prozac was making me for several weeks, and although I can still go to sleep after taking it (that is, I still think it makes me drowsy enough to fall asleep on it for bedtime sake), I'm not sure I can say that the fatigue is debilitating anymore. I'm also not sure anymore that the side effects are bad enough to warrant trying something else. The other day, I was driving at 9:30 at night during a thunderstorm and aside from my fears of hitting another car or pedestrian unawares, I wasn't even nervous, and I attributed it to the Prozac. I think it's a good idea to keep taking this. I've noticed that I'm gaining a little weight though and I hope to God it doesn't keep getting worse. I hate my weight already.
 
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I think the extreme fatigue part has gone away. I think I'm noticing this by the beginning of July. If I'm tired it's probably because I can get less than 5 hours sleep on a given day. I remember how horribly tired the Prozac was making me for several weeks, and although I can still go to sleep after taking it (that is, I still think it makes me drowsy enough to fall asleep on it for bedtime sake), I'm not sure I can say that the fatigue is debilitating anymore. I'm also not sure anymore that the side effects are bad enough to warrant trying something else. The other day, I was driving at 9:30 at night during a thunderstorm and aside from my fears of hitting another car or pedestrian unawares, I wasn't even nervous, and I attributed it to the Prozac. I think it's a good idea to keep taking this. I've noticed that I'm gaining a little weight though and I hope to God it doesn't keep getting worse. I hate my weight already.

Well, I'm so glad that the debilitating fatigue has diminished Lady Bug, sounds like this medication is working and hopefully your quality of life will continue to improve over the coming weeks. Unfortunately gaining weigh can be a side effect of some of these medications and I don't know what you can do about that, but if it's giving you quality of life then maybe it's worth living with it.

God be with you Lady Bug and strengthen you in everyway. :hug:
 
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