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true. working on the whole thing.Well sweetie, just remember this: trust is not a heart issue. Its not something we feel, its something we DO. It is an act of our will and sometimes our will must override what we are feeling.
Oh hon. *holds Crys in her arms and sings her a gentle lullabye while rocking her and stroking the hair back from her forehead* Its ok honey, its ok. Jesus is here and so is granma. We love you sweetie and it will be alright.
Heavenly Father, I ask you to lift the oppression from this precious child. Lord blow upon it and cause it to dissipate and let her see Son shine instead. Let her feel your great love for her and give her peace and tranquility. In Jesus' name, Amen.
I can totally relate.. thats a big issue for me too!yeah, I had to go out, so while I was driving in my van, and I was chatting to the Lord. It is the whole trust area. Can I really trust him? My head says yes..but my heart is like...NO way.
As always Richard your stories and inspirational posts help, heal and encourage. Thank you for all the years of friendship you have given me, I know where ever I am you are always sure to be there.A Difficult Hill
*** FOOD FOR THOUGHT ***
Researchers at the University of Virginia have found that most people perceive a hill to be steeper than it really is, especially if they are tired or carrying a heavy load. When asked to estimate the slope of a hill, test participants consistently misjudged it, thinking a 10-degree slant was about 30 degrees, and rating a 5-degree slope as nearly 20 degrees. Hardly any of them believed they could be that far off.
When we are burdened and exhausted, even a minor problem can seem too big for us to handle. As we encounter a trial in life, we are tempted to sit down at the base of that difficult hill and stay there, convinced that the grade is too steep for us.
That is why we need the encouragement of God's Word. It draws our attention to our untiring God, who knows our need. Isaiah wrote, "The Creator of the ends of the earth neither faints nor is weary. His understanding is unsearchable. He gives power to the weak, and to those who have no might - He increases strength" (Isaiah 40:28-29).
Because we so easily misjudge life's difficulties, we need courage to keep going when we are tempted to quit. Take a step of faith today and join those who depend on the Lord, who run and are not weary, who walk and do not faint (v.31). In His strength, you can conquer any difficult hill.
As we live for Christ and follow Him,
The way may seem quite steep;
But if we trust His grace and strength,
Our steps He will guide and keep.
God always gives enough strength for the next step.
He gives power to the weak, and to those who have no might He increases strength.
ISAIAH 40:29
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Submitted by Richard
This artist needs a rest...LOL I ordered that book and it is in so...I soon will be reading it.Thanks so much Marti you are a special woman and loved by this DivaMissed you too sister! We "artistesssssss" need to stick together!hugs and love back to ya! Hope you have a great day!
Hmmmmm naahhhh it makes it more fun. Maybe a pm to the curious parties.Um, BD, Gabs, should we let them in on it?? I will PM ya Mary with it!
You and me should live together sweetie we have been keeping the same hours. You will be ok I promise you have an entire family to care for you now, me your mom, Granny Mare and Aunit Marti.didn't have a very good night.. I was up crying.. then finally fell asleep at 4!
Mellie my dear, dear Mellie, you will never walk away from God because the truth is engraved in your heart. You may be rebellious but you and I both know what that brings so....all you can do is walk as close as you can..tell Him you love Him and ask Him to teach you to trust. I know eventually He will break thru....you love Him I know this for I see His love in you...so forgive yourself as the article I posted said and then let Him chip away at the shell little by little, I know He can.Gabs, I know we talked about this before. BUT I thought of it last night and again just now. I saw a picture of me with a hard hard hard shell around me...mainly my heart. I 'knew' it was there, but God SHOWED it to me last night...and just brought it back to me again, here when I saw anointedpoetess crying. Ya know, I am to the point, where, instead of hurting God more by my acts of ignoring Him, um...among other things lets say...I am ready to say, Lord, i walk away instead of hurting you more or bringing more disgrace to you.
JUST my thoughts at the moment. Seeing it is UGLY. Knowing it was bothersome, but didn't do as much as seeing it. Know what I mean?
Gabs hugs Crys tight mama is here sweetie mama is here.It's really hard to explain but I'm in deep oppression and nothing seems to be helping..
ReneeGabby!!! Gabbygabbygabbygabbygabbygabbygabbygabbygabbygabby...GABBY!!!!
Hi
Missed you!!!
SEE Gabs! You had NO idea how much you were loved and missed here, NOW you are getting the idea...I hope. DOn't make this BD come and hurt you! LOL
And I'm not telling you Gabs sticks her tongue out at Sue....
And i don't know what BD stands for either!!!!
Well one day it will say yes, trust me GOD gets His message to us one way or another I know this for a fact !yeah, I had to go out, so while I was driving in my van, and I was chatting to the Lord. It is the whole trust area. Can I really trust him? My head says yes..but my heart is like...NO way.
Unni I love your God inspired words thank you for visiting I miss your smiling face.
I can totally relate.. thats a big issue for me too!
*whispers* Honey, you CAN trust Him. He will always be there for you no matter what you are going through. *continues to rock her precious granddaughter and sing softly to her*
Crys says then why is it so hard granma? I want to but I'm scared he'll be like my earthly father
Mommy!!! I missed u bunches.. I'm glad to have this fam.. it rocks!! I hear ya.. we should live together.. let me guess u been up crying too?? AwwwwAs always Richard your stories and inspirational posts help, heal and encourage. Thank you for all the years of friendship you have given me, I know where ever I am you are always sure to be there. You are loved my brother.
This artist needs a rest...LOL I ordered that book and it is in so...I soon will be reading it.Thanks so much Marti you are a special woman and loved by this Diva
Hmmmmm naahhhh it makes it more fun. Maybe a pm to the curious parties.
You and me should live together sweetie we have been keeping the same hours. You will be ok I promise you have an entire family to care for you now, me your mom, Granny Mare and Aunit Marti.
I love you my daughter.
Mellie my dear, dear Mellie, you will never walk away from God because the truth is engraved in your heart. You may be rebellious but you and I both know what that brings so....all you can do is walk as close as you can..tell Him you love Him and ask Him to teach you to trust. I know eventually He will break thru....you love Him I know this for I see His love in you...so forgive yourself as the article I posted said and then let Him chip away at the shell little by little, I know He can.
Mellie don't ever walk away, God loves you so much and I love you too and neither of us want to ever be without you.
Gabs hugs Crys tight mama is here sweetie mama is here.
ReneeGabs runs to her and gives her a great big hug. Thank you for coming I hope you will visit often I missed you too. Sit, relax and fellow with this loving family I have found.
I'm still praying.
And I'm not telling you Gabs sticks her tongue out at Sue....
Well one day it will say yes, trust me GOD gets His message to us one way or another I know this for a fact !
Unni I love your God inspired words thank you for visiting I miss your smiling face.
Yes your right.. he isn't ideal at all.. but thanks that was encouraging!Honey, I don't know anything about your earthly father but I sense the he is less than ideal. I can assure of this, God loves you so very much that He sent what was closest to His heart to take our punishment. Love sent Jesus to Calvary. He will never leave you or forsake you. His love for you is pure and holy. He delights in you and wants only good things for you. You can trust Him. You CAN relax in His loving embrace and KNOW that you will be alright because He has promised.
I can attest to the fact God is good ALL the time...you have no reason to ever doubt that sweet girl.Crys says then why is it so hard granma? I want to but I'm scared he'll be like my earthly father
No not crying, not anymore anyway, just so much on my mind and still healing. Much has happened that has changed my life forever and I am mending from all the upheaval, and letting GOD take away the pain. My mind works overtime. I'll be ok.Mommy!!! I missed u bunches.. I'm glad to have this fam.. it rocks!! I hear ya.. we should live together.. let me guess u been up crying too?? Awwww
Gabs sips the cocoa slowly....I loved all of them as much as I could and I see the progress in my teen class, they cry a lot because we dig deeper into the acting exercises in that class...I want to yell, "Take everything I am giving you...remember it now...cause..."Gabby sweetie!How was work dear? Very draining and sad at times....I look at the kids and know it just is sad I am enjoying what time is left and giving all I can to them. Here sit down and take off your shoes and put these nice slippers on.Wow Lamby slippers comfy I made some hot cocoa, here have a cup. Sit and tell us about your day.
ty granma.. r u coming back??I gotta get off her and get dinner done.
Crys, its gonna be ok honey. *gives Crys a hug and kisses her on the forehead* Really, it will sweetie.
Aw.. Crys gives momma a huge hugI can attest to the fact God is good ALL the time...you have no reason to ever doubt that sweet girl.
No not crying, not anymore anyway, just so much on my mind and still healing. Much has happened that has changed my life forever and I am mending from all the upheaval, and letting GOD take away the pain. My mind works overtime. I'll be ok.
Thanks Tati *Hugs**Sits next to Gabs with her cup of coffee* Sean and I are watching something on the History Channel for the Antichrist... very enjoyable lol.
I meant to post the evening devotional a few hours before... just been busy since I made dinner for my family and Sean's around.
Hi Mamabear... thanks for stopping by. Glad to see another one of Gabby's Sisters here
AP, I'm sorry Hun for the pain that's in your heart. I pray the Lord would release it and set you free. Blessings upon your soul Dear Sister.
Love you all!
Wow.. I understand ya 100% ... that does sound interesting.. I'd encourage u to go!!AP. I know EXACTLY how you feel. I have been told so many times that God is NOT like my earthly father, and in my head I know that. BUT it is my heart that seems to be bruised and broken beyond repair. There is a seminar our church is doing in a couple weeks...Ancient Paths it is called. I REALLY want to go to it. I am SERIOUSLY thinking on it. Sounds like exactly what I need right now. SO, we shall see. But I am thinking and praying on these things...cause I can't stand my heart the way it is right now.
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