Spiritual/Christian Thread

AlaskaDeb

Oh Susan, My prayers go out for your sister Debbie. It sounds like she is havign a very rough patch right now. May God fill her with peace and help her family too.

I am also praying for all of my sisters here on the board. There seems to be so much pain and angst right now. I wish for everyone a measure of peace and rest. May God continue to bless us all with His mercy.

Deb C.

wendyintx

Lord, I agree with these prayers. You yourself have said that where two or three are gathered in Your name, there You will be in their midst (Matthew 8:20). Thank you, Lord, for being with each of us here. Thank you for going before us while we're in this storm (Deuteronomy 31:8) and thank you for never sleeping and always giving us comfort and rest just when we need it!

Daddy, we love you!

Always,
Wendy

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"My help comes from the LORD, who made the heavens and the earth! He will not let you stumble and fall; the one who watches over you will not sleep. Indeed, he who watches over Israel never tires and never sleeps. The LORD himself watches over you! The LORD stands beside you as your protective shade." Psalm 121:2-5

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PuppyFive

ASSURANCE OF DIVINE AID---------- the lord shall presreve thee from ALL EVIL; it is even he that shall keep thy soul. He shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways. HE healeth those that are broken in heart-------THE LORD HELPETH THEM THAT HAVE FALLEN(from the book called FROM DARKNESS TO LIGHT.)susan, GOD knows your pain,and is with your sister and her children, GIVE THEM TO HIM, sweet lady, this is his promise! to ALL my sisters i love YOU! to my FATHER IN HEAVEN AND IN MY HEART,i love thee. debby

PuppyFive

GODS SPEED, SWEET SISTERS AND BROTHERS. debby

susanmcm

Prayers for all for peace and comfort and closeness to God. So we understand what your will is for us and we have the conviction to carry through.

Thank you Lord for my salvation. In His Name

Susan

BJAlexandria

Sweet Susan - It's been 2 days since you posted your original note, but I just now saw it. I'm praying, too, for your sister and you - that God will tuck you both under His wing and protect you and comfort you and make you well. In Christ's holy name!

PuppyFive

DEAR LORD, we have MANY SISTERS with special needs this week, please touch them with your holy hand, and comfort them in their time of need. we give you the praise DEAR LORD,AMEN! debby

PuppyFive

PRAISE BE TO GOD! this little light of mine i'm gonna let IT SHINE, LET IT SHINE ,LET IT SHINE, LET IT SHINE! for ALL my friends this day. dear lord bless my sisters, in their time of need. debby

susanmcm

bj thanks for the concern. we are both doing much better. She will be coming to visit me in a couple of weeks. we will have a great time.

Lord please bless all of our sisters who are caring for loved ones, waiting for test results or struggling with their fears. Send the Holy Spirit to them so they know to put their faith in you.

PuppyFive

SUSAN, praying for you and your sister to have a wonderful visit. DEAR LORD, give us this day! DEBBYFIVE

cowgirl

Praying for the new ones on this list, Let God be our Guide today!

susanmcm

I just got this and had to share....

The Blind Horse
Just up the road from my home is a field, with two horses in it. From a distance, each looks like every other horse. But if you stop your car, or are walking by, you will notice something quite amazing. Looking into the eyes of one horse will disclose that he is blind. His owner has chosen not to have him put down, but has made a good home for him. This alone is amazing.

If nearby and listening, you will hear the sound of a bell. Looking around for the source of the sound, you will see that it comes from the smaller horse in the field.
Attached to her halter is a small bell. It lets her blind friend know where she is, so he can follow her. As you stand and watch these two friends, you'll see how she is always checking on him, and that he will listen for
her bell and then slowly walk to where she is, trusting that she will not lead him astray. When she returns to the shelter of the barn each evening, she stops occasionally and looks back, making sure her friend isn't too far
behind to hear the bell.

Like the owners of these two horses, God does not
throw us away just because we are not perfect or because we have problems or challenges. He watches over us and even brings others into our lives to help us when we are in need. Sometimes we are the blind horse being guided by the little ringing bell of those who God places in our lives. Other times we are the guide horse, helping others to see. Good friends are like this ~ you don't always see them, but you know they are always there. Please listen
for my bell, and I'll listen for yours...

PuppyFive

WOW! debby

Hope_M

Susan,
This brings a tear to my eye! Such a sweet metaphor and story. Thanks.
Hope M.

wendyintx

Susan,
What a beautiful story! Thank you for sharing it.

Thank you for ringing the bell.

w.

bobo557

I've been reading all these lovely replies, one of the things I noticed when I found the IBC site was how nice and religious every one seemed.I have to say, I am always asking God to give me a little more time and each day is better than the day prior. I will gladly include all of you fighters also in my prayers. Keep up the faith.

PuppyFive

SUSAN, this is a gift to us ALL, i myself, hear the little ringing bells, they are what guides me this day! GODS SPEED -with much love,debbyfive

susanmcm

HI bobo557 you will be in my prayers also. God Bless you.

Susan

PuppyFive

Kathy, you summed up what this thread is all about. "Our faith is part of who we are". That being said, I think this is a beautiful thread (for the most part) and I see many women finding comfort and strength here. Isn't that what these boards are for? Thanks, Rachel, for starting this thread. Faith is what is helping me "Move Beyond Cancer".

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THANK YOU- I JUST FOUND THIS, AND THOUGHT IT SHOULD BE SEEN AGAIN! GODS SPEED TO ALL-debbyfive

PuppyFive

GODS SPEED, TO ALL! debbyfive

susanmcm

What do you say on those days when you are finding it hard to be positive and upbeat. I have been so depressed and tired and unhopeful. I was reminded today that God is the only one I need to depend on. The only one I can really depend on. Sometimes it is hard to keep a hold of that thought.

Yes, I have started on new anti-depressants. The old ones din't work very well. The new ones don't seem to working at all.

I'm so glad I have somewhere to go and cry. You all are so sweet. Thanks for listening.

God Bless,
Susan

gerri55loons

hi my name is gerri, have breast cancer found out this year in march, had operation chemo and now on radiation, needs 33 treatments had 2, i would like prayer, thank you

Anonymous

I think you count your blessings Susan, you say "today I did the best that I could" and you remind yourself that tomorrow is a new day, one with hope.

And yes, this is a place to come and cry when things seem so bleak. I'm sorry your new meds don't seem to be working. I'll pray that you begin to find them helpful and if they aren't that your doctor will be able to give you something else to try that is the right fit.

There are some days that just defy description...don't hold on to those ones too tightly or you might miss the good ones when they float towards you...

Anonymous

Saying a prayer for you Gerri, that your radiation treatments will go well as you move through your breast cancer journey.

PuppyFive

Sherry, so beautiful!! just what the doctor ordered!! SUSAN,sweetie i love you, and i pray that the good lord, takes your misery away, you are to good for such feelings! please dear lord, help our sister susan, and ALL that suffer so. debby

PuppyFive

Gerri-GODS SPEED! debby

Anonymous

Adding prayers for Debbyfive who has had a very unsettling, upsetting and difficult day. May tomorrow bring her peace and a sense of belonging here with those whose spirit she shares.

PuppyFive

THANK YOU SHERRY!LOVE, debby

PuppyFive

FATHER, i give you all the glory,and i thank you for touching me,and showing me the way! please LORD, touch each of my, sisters the same. your child,debby

susanmcm

Debbie you are too sweet. Thanks for being so open about sharing the Lords love and joy.

Susan