Spiritual/Christian Thread

PuppyFive

SHERRY, what a sad story,i will pray for this woman, and her children. WENDY, what a nice song(but i could not hear ya lol)((((((((((((JOJO))))))))))))WELCOME BACK TO THE LORD WHERE YOU ALWAYS WERE, JUST LIKE MANY OF US, WE SLIP!!! I ONCE WAS LOST BUT NOW I'M FOUND--WAS BLIND BUT NOW I SEE!!love you all, debbyfive

JoJo

Wendy, Sherry, and Debby, Thank you for the "welcome home". It feels great to be back. God is good all of the time.

Sherry, so glad about your news, and continued prayers for the MUGA. I will also be praying for the woman and her family, that God will comfort them and hold them in this difficult time.

Debby, "I ONCE WAS LOST BUT NOW I'M FOUND--WAS BLIND BUT NOW I SEE" ...... thank you for this, I will also add:

Through many dangers, toils, and snares
we have already come
T'was Grace that brought us safe thus far
And Grace will lead us home

Thank you all again for the warm welcome home. You are all in my prayers.
Love, JoJo

susanmcm

JoJo thanks for your post. It is easy to take back our burdens. It is easy to shut God out even when we know that doesn't work and are trying hard not to. It's easy to feel as if we are drowning in our depression. I have done that myself recently. I went to see my Pastor today and had a long talk. I am realizing how defeated I feel and somehow that helps me to look beyond it. We prayed together and that helped. He didn't throw me out of his office and that helped too. Life sometimes isn't easy and faith won't always be easy. So as Patti shared in the poem "PUSH". Pray until something happens. I don't feel so defeated anymore. I'm grateful that I know the Lord. It's nice to get to know you.

Welcome Home,
Susan

susanmcm

Sherry, happy for your good news!!! And your friend will be in my prayers.

Debby your enthusiasm is contagious!!!!!!!!

Wendy, thanks for sharing your song.

AlaskaDeb

I have been WAY too busy lately, but wanted to let you all know that I pray for my sisters here often. You are all in my heart, which is made lighter by your sharing and caring

Hugs
Deb C.

Anonymous

Wanted to thank you all once again for your prayers and your positive thoughts. I'm never amazed by the power of prayer and how much lighter our load is when we have shared with others and ask to be blessed.

My muga results were slightly lower than last time, still within a "good" range, so I was allowed to have the infusion. I'll be tested again in 2 months...results from these tests can fluctuate so I'm not worrying and will just keep praying that the heart maintains its function as I go through this part of treatment.

I'm blessed to know all of you and bless you all each and every day.

cowgirl

Praying for all the needs here. Jojo I hear your pain and so happy and moved by your post!

susanmcm

Sherry, such good news. I love good news!! See, I told you that you had a good heart. Prayers for your success as you go through your treatment.

Susan

cowgirl

Blessed to know each one here today!

Anonymous

A Prayer for Healing for Those Who Need It

Anonymous

Brenda, that is a lovely prayer. Thank you for sharing it with us.

PuppyFive

Jesus said,"If you remain in Me and My words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be given you."--I ask Lord, You give us YOU!!. to ALL my sisters, I Love You. debby

susanmcm

debby so glad you are back.

s.

susanmcm

The Deepest Worth

These are the things I prize
And hold of deepest worth:
Light of the sapphire skies,
Peace of the silent hills,
Shelter of forest, comfort of the grass,
Shadow of clouds that swiftly pass,
And after showers
The smell of flowers,
And of the good brown earth,
And best of all, along the way,
Frendship and mirth.

--Henry van Dyke

Naniam

This is the first time I have visited this particular board. I tried posting this a few minutes ago but when I finished it would let it post - it's that we sometimes get.

There are two songs by Booklyn Tabernacle Choir that have really touched my heart. One is "My" song because it says so much of what I feel. I am going to try to see if I can get this to post this time, even if I have to try to copy it and post. Perhaps you know the song also. It is called: He's Been Faithful


In my loneliness and fear, through every pain every tear
There's a God who's been faithful to me
When my strength was all gone, when my heart had no song
Still my God has been faithful to me

Every word He promised is true
What I thought was impossible
I've seen my God do

He's been faithful, faithful to me
Just looking back His love and mercy I see
When in my heart I have questioned
And failed to believe
He's been faithful, faithful to me

When my heart looked away, the many times I could not pray
Even then He's been faithful to me
The days I've spent so selfishly, reaching out for what pleased me
Still in love He's been faithful to me

And every time I come back to Him
I see Him waiting with His open arms and I know once again

He's been faithful, faithful to me
Just looking back His love and mercy I see
When in my heart I have questioned
And failed to believe
He's been faithful, faithful to me

For whatever reason God decided that I needed to climb the mountain that I had always prayed he would give me. He and I started at the bottom and together we made the climb and stood on the mountain top. God was everything he ever promised he would be - He's been Faithful to Me.

Blessings to all. I hope you don't mind my sharing this song; it is one I could just stand, raise my hands, close my eyes and worship and considering I was raised Missouri Synod Lutheran(conserative)that says a lot.

Naniam

Oops, it should have read: For whatever reason God decided that I needed to climb the mountain that I had always prayed he wouldn't give me.

PuppyFive

NANIAM, thank you!!! you see, i am on that mountain, maybe your song will help me climb to the right side. now of all times I NEED THE LORD, AND MY SISTERS! and MY SISTERS NEED ME!! love you, debbyfive

susanmcm

Naniam, I am also LCMS. I went to that church growing up, and am now back there as I have found a very progressive loving church. We raise our hands and everything. And I love the song. Thank you.

susanmcm

For Peace and Harmony

God the Father, source of everything divine, you are good surpassing everything good and just surpassing everything just. In you is tranquility, as well as peace and harmony. Heal our divisions and restore us to the unity of love, which is similar to your divine nature. let the bond of love and the ties of divine affection make us one in the Spirit by your peace which renders everything peaceful. We ask this through the grace, mercy, and compassion of your only Son, our Lord Jesus Christ.

St Dionysius of Alexandria, Bishop and Educator

PuppyFive

AMEN.(goodnight jesus, i love you.debby)

JoJo

Hi Ladies,

Thank you Cowgirl for the kind words. I hope that things are going well in your life.

Debby, I'm so glad that you are back, I missed "seeing" you around. It's always good to see your sweet words.

Susan, that is so appropriate at this time. I pray that all of our sister's will return to the site soon, and that healing will take place very soon. It is heartbreaking that so many have left. I truly miss Sherry, she has always been a ray of sunshine to this site.

Sherry, if you are reading this, please PM me and let me know that you are okay. I am worried about you. I cannot imagine how anyone could say anything negative to you or about you. You are always so uplifting. I know that you must be very hurt to leave, but I know that God can heal your broken heart. I want you to know that I am here for you, and that I miss you, and that I am praying for you.

Love and Hugs,
JoJo

PuppyFive

JoJo, you are so sweet!! please LORD, hear our pain, give us comfort, and peace!!in you Mighty Name I Pray. love you all, debby

cowgirl

This is a sacred thread to me, Bluekitten is still here in her place.

Jojo I am well, frozen shoulder is still frozen but I am thankful I only have one!

God has helped me so far to remember he is the Great Creator and Comforter.

Debby rest in his arms! He loves you and so do I!

Naniam

Ok, what has happened to Rachel?

JoJo

Nan, nothing, she is now RoxwooodAgain. This thread started last year in March of 2005, I think. But Rachel and RoxwooodAgain are the same person.

Hugs,
JoJo

Naniam

JoJo, thanks for explaining. I would never have figured that one out.

Hugs to you too,

csp

I really enjoyed these songs hope they load for you too
there is about 13 of them ......

http://upchucky.com/jukebox/worship-songs/player.html

Hugs,
Carrie

susanmcm

Only God Can Change You (From Joyce Meyer Starting Your Day Right)

Lord, be merciful and gracious to me; heal my inner self, for I have sinned against You.
--Psalm 41:4

Don't obsess over your faults, or you will never enjoy the life that Jesus died to give you. Only God can change you, so talk to Him about your desires. The Word says that those who wait on the Lord will change (see Isaiah 40:31) ... Enjoy yourself, and lighten up! Take the right steps today toward the change you want to make by asking God to help you all day long.

I am writing this here because I so need to hear it, again and again and again.


Susan

wendyintx

Hi ladies,
I've tried to post several times, but can't find the words to say. My heart is so heavy. A friend from church is in her last moments here on this earth. She has battled bc several times. I know that God knows the day He'll call us home, but it has been so hard to see her suffer. She has three children (mid-school and elem. school). I don't know if she's actually gone yet, but I expect to get the word anytime now. I thought I was handling this all okay, but it's just hitting so close to home.

Lord Jesus, comfort her children, her husband, her sister and other family members. Help them to know that she will be at peace and no longer in any pain. Throughout all of this, may Your name be glorified. In Your name, I pray.
Your child, Wendy

Anonymous

((((Wendy))))

Hugs to you and your friend
Peggy