Be blessed

[Poster0]

Though i am humbled by my weaknesses, my anxieties, depression and fears, i am in a good place. I am grateful to the Lord. Amen. I may stumble tomorrow and have some kind of breakdown, but that's ok too because i will still be able to get back up and walk in hope. Not hope in my self but in the God of peace, love and mercy. Thank God for the lite and easy yoke that he promised. I may not always see it, but its always there waiting for me.


1 Corinthians 1:28-29 God chose the lowly things of this world and the despised things—and the things that are not—to nullify the things that are, so that no one may boast before him

Ephesians 2:8-9 - For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: [it is] the gift of God:

Luke 9:48 Then he said to them, “Whoever welcomes this little child in my name welcomes me; and whoever welcomes me welcomes the one who sent me. For it is the one who is least among you all who is the greatest.

Romans 12:16 Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited.

Proverbs 22:4 Humility is the fear of the Lord;
its wages are riches and honor and life.

Colossians 3:12 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.

Philippians 2:3-11 - [Let] nothing [be done] through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.

2 Corinthians 11:30 - If I must needs glory, I will glory of the things which concern mine infirmities.

1 Peter 3:Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as elaborate hairstyles and the wearing of gold jewelry or fine clothes. Rather, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight.

Ephesians 4:2 - With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love;

Micah 6:8 - He hath shewed thee, O man, what [is] good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?

Psalm 51:17 The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit;
a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise.

 

[Jeshu]

Isn't His Word awesome? The best is that when we let His truth dwell inside of us He keeps protecting us from evil. When I'm depressed I surround myself with the Word of God, His loving truth the only way to stay out of the pit.

Psalms 103:1-6

Praise the Lord, my soul;
all my inmost being, praise his holy name.
Praise the Lord, my soul,
and forget not all his benefits—
who forgives all your sins
and heals all your diseases,
who redeems your life from the pit
and crowns you with love and compassion,
who satisfies your desires with good things
so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.
The Lord works righteousness
and justice for all the oppressed.

 

[Poster0]

Isn't His Word awesome? The best is that when we let His truth dwell inside of us He keeps protecting us from evil. When I'm depressed I surround myself with the Word of God, His loving truth the only way to stay out of the pit.

Psalms 103:1-6

Praise the Lord, my soul;
all my inmost being, praise his holy name.
Praise the Lord, my soul,
and forget not all his benefits—
who forgives all your sins
and heals all your diseases,
who redeems your life from the pit
and crowns you with love and compassion,
who satisfies your desires with good things
so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.
The Lord works righteousness
and justice for all the oppressed.

Yes it is, amen brother.

 

[Tempura]

Absolutely. There was I time when I was nothing, and I lost much. I quit my job, and lost what I thought what was the love of my life. Depression, self-loathing and anxiety was at maximum. I became a nuisance and a drunk. I abused prescription drugs, owed money to people, and caused a lot of suffering for myself AND the people who still cared about me. I rebelled towards anything and everything that could have helped me, because for some inexplicable reason - when all I hoped for was love, compassion and something/someone to save or fix me - I was still proud and arrogant. I couldn't sleep.

So I broke. I cried like hell because I couldn't take the suffering anymore. I cried for God to help me, I feared I would take my life. I was bare, I couldn't pretend anything else, just a broken man with no hope. I cried for God. And God came. I didn't know it at first, but bit by bit and year after year, I got a little better. I met wonderful people, and I had good experiences. I started to feel a bit more love, compassion and purpose. It took its time, but I learned patience and resilience.

And I started to know that - even though I still struggle with this - that it isn't all about me. I was so desperate for love that I became like a vacuum, instead of understanding that I can be a part of love by loving others too, without asking anything in return. Where there is love, there is God. Love, honesty and hope are not things that I should receive first without question, but they are all things that I can share and give, too. And the hardest part was - and has always been - accepting love that I think I do not deserve. I have to do something to deserve it, right? God loved me anyway.

I don't consider myself a good Christian. I have doubts too often, and I'm prone to being selfish and lazy. But I do know this - Jesus Christ is the name I call when I simply don't know how to carry on. Nowhere else have I found such love, drive and peace.

 

[Poster0]

Absolutely. There was I time when I was nothing, and I lost much. I quit my job, and lost what I thought what was the love of my life. Depression, self-loathing and anxiety was at maximum. I became a nuisance and a drunk. I abused prescription drugs, owed money to people, and caused a lot of suffering for myself AND the people who still cared about me. I rebelled towards anything and everything that could have helped me, because for some inexplicable reason - when all I hoped for was love, compassion and something/someone to save or fix me - I was still proud and arrogant. I couldn't sleep.

So I broke. I cried like hell because I couldn't take the suffering anymore. I cried for God to help me, I feared I would take my life. I was bare, I couldn't pretend anything else, just a broken man with no hope. I cried for God. And God came. I didn't know it at first, but bit by bit and year after year, I got a little better. I met wonderful people, and I had good experiences. I started to feel a bit more love, compassion and purpose. It took its time, but I learned patience and resilience.

And I started to know that - even though I still struggle with this - that it isn't all about me. I was so desperate for love that I became like a vacuum, instead of understanding that I can be a part of love by loving others too, without asking anything in return. Where there is love, there is God. Love, honesty and hope are not things that I should receive first without question, but they are all things that I can share and give, too. And the hardest part was - and has always been - accepting love that I think I do not deserve. I have to do something to deserve it, right? God loved me anyway.

I don't consider myself a good Christian. I have doubts too often, and I'm prone to being selfish and lazy. But I do know this - Jesus Christ is the name I call when I simply don't know how to carry on. Nowhere else have I found such love, drive and peace.

Thanks for sharing that. Amen, love is our path. We must sow to the spirit.