I need a mentor

Hi EWB!  Hello Indomitable!  Hello all you ladies of faith...

Yesterday I posted my "life" verse, 1st Thessalonians 5:16-18.  Today I received this...thought it explained the "in everything" give thanks very well.  I love when you're discussing something and then it comes up in another form.

Friday, November 6The Greatest ParadoxMy brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials.
James 1:2

Recommended Reading 1 Peter 1:3-7

Many things about the kingdom of God seem odd to those who are not its citizens. Kingdom citizens gain by giving, live by dying, and become great by becoming least. But perhaps the greatest oddity in the kingdom of God is when Christians find joy in pain and suffering. There is something unnatural about rejoicing in the midst of trials.

But a clarification must be made. The Bible says we are to give thanks "in everything," not "for everything." The Bible is transrational, not irrational; it represents thinking at a higher level, not a lower level. "In" the experience of trials and trouble, joy can still be found because we know that every experience has a purpose and place in God's plan for our lives. Who would not find joy in having his faith proved to be genuine? Peter writes that trials and suffering come for that very reason: to prove that the faith we cling to is the real thing (1 Peter 1:6-7). In such revelation and confirmation is found true joy.

If you are experiencing a painful moment in your life right now, you don't have to fake having joy "for" the pain. Your joy is to be in the knowledge that God is in control and your faith in Him is unshakeable.

It is the very joy of this earthly life to think that it will come to an end.
Charles H. Spurgeon Hope all you ladies are having a blessed day.  (((((((((((hugs))))))))))))) janet

Mentor Minds..... I am just so grateful to the "sudden" surge of energy here.

Welcome to all of those 'new' to our little corner of the world. Held keeps us on our toes, but we welcome all who are respectful of meaningful discussion and insight.

My heart is just so heavy tonight.

I haven't had a meaningful conversation with Saint since the beginning of the week. This is the longest that we've gone without a lengthy chat -- covering the width & breadth of the universe. I've been calling daily, but she has not answered & I'm guessing that she's conserving her strength.

Tomorrow I'll call the house and see if I can get her daughter or husband.

It is so good to come in here and read the scripture, see the comraderie and exhale in the strength of our combined experience & knowledge.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

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May she be returned to good health and good spirits.

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Just wanted to give you a note of hope.  I had breast cancer 12 years ago.  I can honestly say that I never asked why, because I knew.  It wasn't God that gave me breast cancer.  I allowed it in my life because of 2 things.  I was very fearful of cancer, and I also had a lot of bitterness and anger in my life from what people had done to me over the 40 years of my life previously. In Job 3:25 it says For the thing which I greatly feared is come upon me, and that which I was afraid of is come unto me.  The first time I ever heard the word cancer was when I was in the first grade.  It was a teacher who had of course breast cancer.  From that time on I was afraid of the word "cancer".  I also carried every bit of hurt and bitterness that had ever been done to me.  I was not a person to let out my anger or to forgive and forget.  I knew that this was a problem because I felt no pain in the lump in my breast until I would think of someone who had hurt me.  Then it would throb.  I fully believe that bitterness is a spiritual cancer, and if something isn't done about it it will manifest as physical cancer.  Finally I will leave you with this.  John 10:10  Amplified The thief comes only in order to steal and kill and destroy.  I came that they may have and enjoy life, and have it in abundance (to the full, till it overflows).  I submit that the thief is satan and the I is Jesus.  Lets put blame where it is due.  God doesn't give cancer, satan does. 

Held.

Saint called me tonight. I put up the details on both of her 'prayer-threads'.

Her surgeon is very optomistic that the surgery has created a whole new chapter for our dear sister. She has been highly medicated since the surgery, but today was able to get up and out of bed on seven occaisions.

Prayers continue.

This news is amazing.

She sounded so strong tonight.

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She still has much to teach us: hope!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

God Bless you all. Hope you have had a great Thanksgiving and post Thanksgiving weekend.
Continued prayers for peace and health, strength and comfort!

Held. Goodness dearie. I just got on here..... and found your message.

None of that sounds acceptable. Are you waiting for your doc to return from medical leave??

Surely there's someone else that you could see??

I had the opportunity to speak to Saint late this afternoon -- she's having a GREAT weekend. So there is a miracle unfolding for her.

Now we need to shift our prayers over to you as the subject.

Much love while you get to the bottom of all of this.

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Strength and courage.

Strength and courage.

Strength and courage.

how frustrating! thinking of you today and hoping things continue to improve.

Hello Mentors....I have been reading since day one here ...on & off. I run stuff by Faith once in a great while mostly ramblings. Last night was one such time as much goes on here & in my life. When I finished writing to her....I LOL & said this is one for the Mentor thread!!! Well she wrote back that I should copy & paste the whole thing here.

Well here goes.....From FaceBook.

Debbie, First off Big HUGS!!!!!

Oh what a week....So as I sit in Church tonight & most other times....I take a piece of paper out of my purse & start to Jot down ALL the names I can possibly remember that Need special Prayers.....The first person I wrote was Saint.....then YOU (Faith)!!! I do this before Mass begins so as the service unfolds I can glance at the names & remember Tidbits of things that Need to Cross into my Intentions of those In Need.....It was for Miracles....I still continue to Pray for Hers to Unfold.....
In the Midst of this Great Feat of Mine tonight......Much More was Brought to his Table through My Heart.....as the Mass Intentions were for My Motherly figure Friend that Died Early this year. Then the Priest Opens up about a Brave Wonderful Young Man.....that lost the Battle Today. My boys either went to School with Him or Knew of Him. He died of Bone Cancer I believe.

Yes I am Greatly Saddened.....& Much has been brought before my Table this Year....This week....but strange as it seems I some how feel peace through all this sadness. Some how I feel a Growing....Learning process in all of this.....Understanding that many don't get.....I will some how be made stronger from all of this....& many other reasons that have yet to be known by me.....

Yes I am being Challenged & Very Reflective tonight.....Some how I can run these Ramblings by You & know You understand with out a word being spoken back to me!!!!

Maybe this should of been put on the 'Mentor' thread! LOL!!! I some how am LOST when it comes to Bible Verses though!!!!

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Ok Faith I did it. It's true about the Bible....I absorb through hearing....I guess Music is my Momentum gives a purpose & makes my Heart sing.

Held  it isn't right at all. I hope that Dr. gets back soon. You know your body & when something isn't right. I hope that things get looked at soon so that you can start to feel better.

Sending Prayers to All you Mentors....For Learning.....Giving.....& Recieving Strength.

Oh my Held, you have had so much going on! Glad you got thru the check up, hoping you feel better soooon.

Saint! hugs hugs hugs. God indeed has a funny sense of humor, and maybe some day we will actually pay attention . So glad to "see" you, and so very glad you are feeling better. Much love, hugs and prayers.