New Christian prayer request

[Saved_from_flames]

Hello, one and all; it's great to find such a community for those finding their feet in Christ; like me...

Hopefully you'll have a few minutes to read this through and remember me in your prayers!

I'm now 28; but about 10 years ago I dedicated myself to Christ and struggled with my doubts and the world. I was a fool in my problems; I did not seek help, or even pray to God. I just walked away and tried to distract myself with petty intellectualism and empty pleasures. God's plan was for me to 'wander the desert' for 10 years; finding no happiness.

Then; He has put me at this point of changes; and given me my way back. I am going into hospital to have a small tumour removed next week; and early tests say that it should be easy and quick to cure. I prayed to God for this; that Christ would save me from my fear; and that this would be the thing that led me back to appreciate life with His grace. I have placed my (thankfully) minor operation in the hands of God; and I would appreciate you remembering me in your prayers. My name is Nick; and I'm in the UK.

It's thrilling to see God move in my life; even going so far as to help the faith of a Christian girl at work. She was having doubts and then she sees me, I used to be a real agnostic critic, saying how I have accepted Jesus! Never let it be said that He does not have a sense of humour!

Thanks for reading; I hope God blesses your day as he does mine..

 

[SuzQ]

Wow, we have pretty similar Christian backgrounds! I, too, wandered around the "desert" most of my life! I've just said a prayer for you, at your request.


It's silly, and somewhat unrelated, but I used to be afraid of flying on airplanes. Since becoming a Christian, I say a prayer when I have to fly for business (which has been quite frequently lately) for God to send me His peace & if anything were to happen to me, to also send that peace and comfort to my husband, son, & loved ones. (Much like I know He did for so many on those planes during 9/11, etc).

I find myself now so calm, where before I would become a basketcase of drama & worry! If it is God's will for something to happen, it will happen. I now to think to myself, "what's the worst that will happen? That God decided I'm worthy enough now to come home to Him? I know my loved ones will see me again, too! It's nothing but GOOD no matter which way things go!".

In this case, you already can feel that God has more work for you to do yet in this world, so no sweat! I just focus on His peace being with me at ALL times, no matter what "yucky" circumstance we find ourselves in the middle of. Keep reminding yourself of the awesome ways he's worked through you, like with the girl at work.

It is when we feel our weakest, that we feel our Father the strongest! That's true love! Keep thinking that & may it bring you peace with this procedure.

God bless!

 

[Saved_from_flames]

Thanks for the kind words!

I thank God for stripping me of my arrogance and bitterness. I have gone from a 'pompous know it all' to a newly born man in Christ; and how little I know! How much I have to learn. How exciting once again life is now that God is in the driving seat.

I loved your words about flying. I've never flown; the very idea gives me the fear; but, as you said; what's now the worst that can happen? I check out of this life and check in to somewhere far, far better.

However; I agree with you. I can't help but feel that I have gifts to use and people to share the Love with. God is using this as my trial of faith; and rather then turn away in my terror; I have fled to his arms. God is speeding this along for me (UK hospital waiting lists are usually rather long; I got in in under a week!); and, by the operation, I'll have almost a week off work to recoup and bury myself in Him, his Word and many other books about Christ I now plan to read.

My life was a jigsaw; but Christ has put it all together!

Blessings to you, SuzQ; in His precious name!

NIK

 

[Rafael]

I too have suffered from pride and God taught me humilty. Now I love Him more than ever before my affliction. Truly His rod comforts us, as the Psalm 23 tells us. I'm comforted that He sets my feet to the path when I go astray. He keeps us. Praise the Lord. You have my prayers too. God delivers us from all our troubles.

Ps 34:19 Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD delivereth him out of them all.

 

[Buttermilk]

 

[Bizzlebin Imperatoris]

Of all people, I struggled with pride. From when I became Imperator to when I actually thought the world was mine (psycho!) I put my ideals first and everything else last. Nothing went on without my direct supervision or intervention. I was almost the perfect definition of pride. And I at one time wondered why God had pulled away from me

But most of that has passed. Though I still struggle with feeling prideful towards others, especially those in democracies, I think I am getting more towards humility. I had to have a lot of stunning defeats, physically as well as emotionally and spiritually, to free me from this, and did a LOT of praying and studying the Bible. It was truely a miracle God pulled me from the pit I was in. I can indeed relate to your story God grant you peace!

 

[Saved_from_flames]

Wise words. Since coming to Christ; I know how little I know...about myself and His glory. And I thank him for turning me naked again and helping me to clothe myself in knowledge that will stand up to the world...