More thanks than I can express

[Catrione]

I want to thank God for answering my prayers, even though I have sinned against Him frequently.

Last weekend I was doing my Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award and had to walk 80km in the Lake District in England and camp for 3 nights.

Before I left, I was very doubtful of whether I could complete it because I had a bad experience a year ago and was unable to complete any walks since.

I prayed to the Lord for strength and determination and for help when I felt like quitting.

During the walks although we had many disasters I found that I remained calm and optomistic which is unusual for me.
It was almost as if God was there beside me, and when I felt at my lowest and felt i couldn't go on, it actually felt as if someone had lifted some of the weight of my pack from off my back and was pushing me up the mountain.

It was amazing and I can only thank God from the depths of my heart for helping me to overcome my fears and self doubts. I can hardly even put into words what I am trying to thank God for, or how grateful I am for His help.

All I can say is that I have never felt closer to God than I did when struggling on those mountains, or than I do now.

As the saying goes: God IS great!!

 

[Amélie Unbound]

Praise God! It is wonderful the way you have felt His presence.

 

[Tabfry]

[font=Arial, Geneva, Helvetica] Isa 61:3 - To all who mourn in Israel, he will give beauty for ashes, joy instead of mourning, praise instead of despair. For the LORD has planted them like strong and graceful oaks for his own glory. New Living Translation.
Sounds like the Lord was showing His mercy, His strength. Thank you for sharing!
[/font][font=Arial, Geneva, Helvetica]The New Living Translation[/font]

 

[angelwind]

I am so glad I read this today...it sounds much like my spiritual walk right now...

 

[rosemoss]

Praise Him Forever!!!

God Is Good!!