What has God done for you in your life? What have been some of your struggles and what made you realize you needed to change?
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What has God done for you?
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I was saved when I was about 7 years old. Then around the age of 14 I started to struggle in my walk with Christ. I was hanging with the wrong crowd. I never did drugs or pre-marital things, but I allowed myself to be put in those situarions where I could have been tempted and I was tempted with drugs, but thank the Lord that I still had some what of a conscience left. Then last year I realized that what I was doing was wrong and that I was seriously hurting my relationship with Christ and my family. So I started to try and change and I struggled for a really long time and just recently I got to where I needed to be and I thank God for all of my changes. He has changed my life emensly and I am happier than I have ever been and my family and I are becoming closer than ever.
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a few years ago he completely destroyed me. At the time i didnt understand what was going on, and at one point, was convinced i was going to kill myself.
Three years later, i now know that by destroying me, he destroyed the person I was ultimately destined to become, and changed me into a person that is infinitely better. The things that my former self would have enjoyed, i now find to be actual evil. Without God...i genuinely think that i would be an evil person by now, or well on my way.
It was like surgery kinda...except with a sledgehammer...all my problem parts were deep inside, and God had to break my shell to get in and remove the parts.
I never really get tired of explaining that story.
Three years later, i now know that by destroying me, he destroyed the person I was ultimately destined to become, and changed me into a person that is infinitely better. The things that my former self would have enjoyed, i now find to be actual evil. Without God...i genuinely think that i would be an evil person by now, or well on my way.
It was like surgery kinda...except with a sledgehammer...all my problem parts were deep inside, and God had to break my shell to get in and remove the parts.
I never really get tired of explaining that story.
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fieldlily
God heals and restores!
A CHANGE OF HEART AND WORDS.
About thirty years ago I was involved in an interdenominational Christian women's organization. Two of the women there confronted me on how I talked negatively and critically about others. I didn't even realize I was doing that because it was a habit I grew up doing as did many of my peers.
I was angry and upset at first and didn't realize I was under such conviction. Actually I had to resign from my position then because I felt devastated. I repented and recognized they were right to say what they did to me... and within a few years the Lord gradually reinstated me to another position with the same organization. He does give us second changes!
I became much better about how I see others and what I say since although I still have to guard my heart...as do we all! Now my problem is that so often others, including Chrisitians, fall short in this as I used to do and seem to think it is okay. And at times I am called to confront them or withdraw from their company (if necessary) which must be done in love and not out of frustration, impatience, or anger. I need God's grace and love in me to make choices. I am so grateful He brought me to conviction about this. Life is much better and even though I risk sounding like Mary Poppins..."a spoon full of sugar makes the medicine go down."
About thirty years ago I was involved in an interdenominational Christian women's organization. Two of the women there confronted me on how I talked negatively and critically about others. I didn't even realize I was doing that because it was a habit I grew up doing as did many of my peers.
I was angry and upset at first and didn't realize I was under such conviction. Actually I had to resign from my position then because I felt devastated. I repented and recognized they were right to say what they did to me... and within a few years the Lord gradually reinstated me to another position with the same organization. He does give us second changes!
I became much better about how I see others and what I say since although I still have to guard my heart...as do we all! Now my problem is that so often others, including Chrisitians, fall short in this as I used to do and seem to think it is okay. And at times I am called to confront them or withdraw from their company (if necessary) which must be done in love and not out of frustration, impatience, or anger. I need God's grace and love in me to make choices. I am so grateful He brought me to conviction about this. Life is much better and even though I risk sounding like Mary Poppins..."a spoon full of sugar makes the medicine go down."
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shakingthedustoffmyfeet
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I was healed, through prayer and the blood of Jesus, of trigeminal neuralgia. It causes electrocution type pains throughout the face. Much of the time I could not chew, smile, talk, brush my teeth, touch my face, or tolerate a breeze from a fan or outside. I could not kiss my husband. Sometimes the pain was so bad that I would involuntarily scream, an embarrassing situation.
The only surgery that was recommended for me was surgery on my brain stem. Yet it was believed that it would only be partially successful because I also had atypical trigeminal neuralgia, which meant that alternating numbness and stabbing pains penetrated other parts of my face. I was allergic to the meds prescribed for the condition.
I prayed a long time to be healed. It was a fight of faith I never expected, but it was a fight that was won. Jesus won it for me. I will never be able to thank Him enough. Once I had no life, but He gave it back to me.
The only surgery that was recommended for me was surgery on my brain stem. Yet it was believed that it would only be partially successful because I also had atypical trigeminal neuralgia, which meant that alternating numbness and stabbing pains penetrated other parts of my face. I was allergic to the meds prescribed for the condition.
I prayed a long time to be healed. It was a fight of faith I never expected, but it was a fight that was won. Jesus won it for me. I will never be able to thank Him enough. Once I had no life, but He gave it back to me.
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SparkyMaddie
Luceat Lux Vestra
He has done everything for me over and over and over and I still fail.
He brought me into a great life here,I have so much more than everyone else but I seem to strive for more.I'm working hard on not being so into my future and career,my looks and money that I call on God to make me wake up.I did for awhile but here school starts and its fashion central
I wish I could grow up and stop worrying about what I'm wearing next
He brought me into a great life here,I have so much more than everyone else but I seem to strive for more.I'm working hard on not being so into my future and career,my looks and money that I call on God to make me wake up.I did for awhile but here school starts and its fashion central
I wish I could grow up and stop worrying about what I'm wearing next
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shakingthedustoffmyfeet
Goodbye
sparks_will_fly said:He has done everything for me over and over and over and I still fail.
He brought me into a great life here,I have so much more than everyone else but I seem to strive for more.I'm working hard on not being so into my future and career,my looks and money that I call on God to make me wake up.I did for awhile but here school starts and its fashion central
I wish I could grow up and stop worrying about what I'm wearing next
Ms Sparks Will Fly, I think you have shown quite a bit of maturity just because you know these issues exist and see them as a conflict. It is a normal thing to want nice clothes for school. A good thing for all of us to remember is to enjoy these things in moderation. I think you are a mature young woman who has a heart for the Lord. Walk on His path, just as you are now.
Walk on!
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fieldlily
God heals and restores!
withgreatmercy said:Ms Sparks Will Fly, I think you have shown quite a bit of maturity just because you know these issues exist and see them as a conflict. It is a normal thing to want nice clothes for school. A good thing for all of us to remember is to enjoy these things in moderation. I think you are a mature young woman who has a heart for the Lord. Walk on His path, just as you are now.
withgreatmercy...
to the above. birdfriend.
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SparkyMaddie
Luceat Lux Vestra
you brought tears to my eyes(((withgreatmercy))) you're so kind to me. 
I try but even today..another day at hollywood central with everything on the bus coming at me.God made this boy named Joey stop using foul language because some of us prayed to ourselves.God gave me a break from the *f* word today.
Since thinking about this threads topic I realize I don't realize all He does for me that I don't even think about.My biggest complaint with my thankfulness is I seem to forget it quickly.
Good night and hope this thread gets more thankies.
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fieldlily
God heals and restores!
God gave me the gift of hospitality for recent guests and enabled me to not take personally a negative remark directed at me. Something I could have let ruin the day...but didn't...just moved on and continued to serve and listen. He is so good to give just the right grace at the right moment whether in the ordinary things of daily life or the larger obstacles and opportunities. Amen!
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