Spiritual/Christian Thread

Anonymous · June 2006

I'm printing this one. It's lovely. Thanks Carrie.

wendyintx · June 2006

Carrie ~ Thank you! That's beautiful!

~ Wendy

Anonymous · June 2006

Our spiritual growth often comes to us in ways that we don't quite expect.

~ Louise L. Hay ~

And I realize how true that is, every single day.

Hope_M · June 2006

Carrie,

The first set of words are the lyrics to Christian singer Scott Krippayne's song, "Sometimes He calms the storm". In another of those mysterious blessings, I'd fallen in love with that song about two years before I was diagnosed. I loved the message, which rang so true. Its message was part of how God eased me into my diagnosis.

Hope M.

csp · June 2006

Hope,
Until very recent I had never heard these words.
I really need them, I had been feeling very down about the
losses of Our dear BC sisters lately. And some old doubts had reared there ugly heads. I needed these words and I have put them in my heart. The words have been a blessing to me too. I think I will look to see if I can find the recorded music I would love to hear it.

hugs,
Carrie

susanmcm · June 2006

I remember when this post was first started. I lost track of it. Tomorrow I will take time to read through it. There will be a lot to nuture me. I remember how my faith was shaken when I got my dx. I really thought I had failed somehow and that's why God allowed me to have cancer. I worked through that lonely time but I still need help to stay strong in my faith. I'm glad that you all are continuing to discuss this. I have been a little low lately also.

Susan

Hope_M · June 2006

Carrie,

Scott Krippayne's "Wild Imagination" CD is where you'll find that song. It would be in most Christian stores which sell music, or you can find in on-line at www.scottkrippayne.com.

Susan, there is a young man here who is 15. He has battled leukemia twice in his childhood, and was recently diagnosed with multiple brain tumors. His parents have been requesting prayer (a real campaign, with photos of him, etc.). His mother recounted the following in a recent email. Apparently he was reading over her shoulder as she sent out an email requesting prayer. He became very upset with her because her first request was for his healing, not for "God to be glorified in all of this." He was most insistent that regardless of the outcome (in the world's eyes), that the most important prayer was for God to glorify Himself in this situation.

This was a wonderful story. This young man GETS IT, even if those around him do not.

Regardless of how our own stories end, how can we lose if we surrender our outcomes to God and trust in His unfailing love? I pray now that no matter when or how I die, that it will be with a smile on my face and that it will serve as a testimony to someone of God's existence.

Although we believe in God, it is hard to learn to trust Him.

Hugs all around,

Hope M.

cowgirl · June 2006

I spoke to Carrie about Kathy, when she was going to see
Christ, she was not angry or unhappy or unfaithful.

I remind myself when I feel a need for a pity party, I realize Kathy's living of true faith is my goal. It is a life long journey that I am willing to take.

So glad I reached out to Kathy when I needed her, God is driving the car not me.

wendyintx · June 2006

Hi girls,
Last summer, after my diagnosis and first surgery, my pastor started a mini summer series called, "You Choose the Topic." which he based on questions & topics that people emailed him or called him about. His first sermon in that series was entitled, "Meeting Long-Term Trouble with Faith." Of course, it was such a timely topic!!

It really seems to apply to what we've been discussing here - our faith in troubled times. It's full of spiritual truths as well as practical, common sense things to do! In fact, I'm listening to it as I type! If you are interested in hearing it as well, let me know or pm me, and I will send you the link.

Blessings,
Wendy

Anonymous · June 2006

Wendy, I hope you'll post the link. There are so many who read this board but never post and might be too timid to send you a PM. I think there are many who would benefit from it if you're kindly offering to share!

Thanks!

csp · June 2006

Wendy,
I would love the link. Thank you~

Hug,
Carrie

wendyintx · June 2006

Hi Carrie & Sherry,

I sent you both a pm with the link. Hope you enjoy it!

Have a great day!!

Hugs,
Wendy

csp · June 2006

Thank you so much Wendy!!
Carrie

susanmcm · June 2006

Hi Wendy,
Could you send me the link also. Sounds like something I would like.

I have gone through the first 3 pages of posts. very good.

Susan

Mena · June 2006

Just found this awesome thread...sure to be a regular now... great idea...been itching to share this verse since I found it while going through a nasty divorce from a cheating, lying, rat:

"An honest answer is like a kiss on the lips."

-Proverbs 24:26 (NIV)

It's downright Shakespearian. Now when I think of kissing that creep, I cringe...

I haven't read all the posts because, frankly, I don't have that much patience...honest answer hahahhaha...wonderful to be among other Christians...be well...xo

mrsjck · June 2006

Hey there Wendy, could you please PM me the link to your pastor's series? I know it will be something for me...I am new to this area and find myself without much Christian support...so anywhere I can learn of something meaningful is somewhere I want to be exposed to. Thanks, Wendy. God bless you and your day.

susanmcm · June 2006

Thanks Wendy,
Got the link. My husband wants to leave so I'll come back and read later.

I hope I can say this here and not upset anyone. I am struggling so right now. I have been praying all day. Not even sure why I am having such a hard time. So many sisters passed on or in hospice. I had a few minutes here and I logged on. the first message was someone who has just been diagnosed and has bone mets. the second, also just dx, had ILC and IBC. The third post I looked at was from the woman who had lost her baby. And don't even get me started on my own issues. I just can't take it. There is so much grief. I know this is all part of Gods plan and I don't need to understand and I realize I am overreacting right now. In fact, just jump right over this post and pretend it's not here. I just need to vent. And this seemed to be a place where I could do that and upset the least amount of people. Blaaaahhhhh. Thank you for ignoring me.

May God help me to put this into his perspective.

Susan

Anonymous · June 2006

Susan, this is more assuredly the place to vent. And as for not listening, you know that we hear you. That's exactly what we do. We listen. I completely understand that overwhelming feeling. I think we all go through that from time to time. So much sorrow, and as we're coping with the sorrow, we learn that more and more women are being diagnosed with this disease, and at the same time, life is going on with other deaths, other sad news that happens in people's day to day lives.

We are compassionate and we are caring. But our shoulders are only so wide. And there are times when we feel we can't hold anything more. I recently learned to let go. That when I feel my burden is really too heavy, I turn it over to God and ask God to hold those burdens for me. Even a caring heart can reach a quota and when I've handed over my burdens, my grief or my overwhelming sorrow, it allows my heart to start again.

(((((((((((((((((((((((((gentle hugs)))))))))))))))))))))))

A caring heart always speaks up and even those who lift others need a lift every now and then.

cowgirl · June 2006

Susan!
We all feel like that at times. I have struggled with my faith a lot, Kathy passed with a deep faith but it shook mine. We are in this world full of pain and suffering, but our calling is above us. We are in this world but not of this world. God truly understands our human nature he created us! I will pray for you, to find peace and understanding with so much pain in the world.

csp · June 2006

Susan,
I just went through one of those times too
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I felt so sad and discouraged, and I am not dealing with BC on top of it .

The beautiful ladies here said, "sometimes he calms the storm,
sometimes he calms the child"
those words really struck something with me.
Also Sherry said "she never has to ask why again"
Wow thats how I want to be like when I grow up!

I have been doing like you are doing reading back on this thread.

Sending up prayers that your worries will be lifted and
sadness too.
Carrie

rockongal · June 2006

Dear ladies,
I'm glad I found this thread, being with Christian sisters. I haven't read all post yet, but I'm looking forward to chatting with you all anf sharing encouragement in our faith.
Thanks so much-hugs, prayers to you all
Kim

susanmcm · June 2006

You are the angels that God sent to help calm this child. Thanks. Now back to my reading.

csp · June 2006

Hi Kim ,
So glad you found this board.
This is my favorite place to come the first thing in the morning and in the evening.
I am looking forward to getting to know you better

hugs and prayers to you too!
Carrie

wendyintx · June 2006

Good evening, ladies, or rather, good morning,

Yes, I'm up waaaay too late...again.

I thought of you all yesterday while at church. My pastor touched again on the topic I posted about earlier (about 15 posts back). Anyway, he is now doing a series called "The God You Can Know" and this past Sunday's sermon was entitled "Trusting God in Times of Trouble". Once again, how appropriate!! I guess...... I mean I KNOW that God knows what we need to hear and when we need to hear it. How comforting!

I've decided to go ahead and post the link. That way it's in God's hands, not mine.

So, here's the link for this past Sunday:
http://www.crossroadsbible.org/online/known.htm

Once you get there, look for the sermon on 6/25/06. Then, choose how you want to listen to it (realplayer or windows). It also helps to pull up and/or print the pdf file which contains the notes. Our pastor did go thru lots of verses in this one, but he also put them up on the screen so we didn't always have to "keep up".

If you don't have a bible to read at home, remember that you can always look them up online. As I mentioned before, I like to use biblegateway.com simply because it's easy and you choose whatever version you like to read. Sometimes, I like to compare the versions. It's also a great tool for "finding" a verse, like if you've forgotten what the reference is, but you kinda know what it says. (yep, that's me). Anyway, hope you enjoy this one, too.

Lastly, if you have any questions at all, please feel free to ask me. I can't promise that I'll have an answer or the correct answer, but I'll surely try.

I'll close with a verse. This is one I included in my emails that I sent to friends and family throughout the past year. This particular verse was included with the letter that went out just prior to my first surgery last summer:

"The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged." Deuteronomy 31:8

Sweet dreams!!

Wendy

rockongal · June 2006

Carrie,
Thank you! I look forward to getting to know you better as well.

I feel such peace knowing that I have given and turned over all my worries and fears about bc to Jesus. He sustains me and gives strenght to my vast support system-especially my husband.

Hugs & blessings to you and to all our bc sisters!
Kim

wendyintx · June 2006

Kim,
I'm glad you found this thread, too! These women are so special. It's comforting to know that if I don't get to meet them here on Earth, I'll see them in Heaven!! (but I do think it would be fun to have a rendezvous here, too)

To Kim & everyone else, have a great day!!

~Wendy

rockongal · June 2006

Praise the Lord! My bone scan results were negative! 1 down; 2 to go (CT & MRI on my brain).

Everyone: Have a great day...thanks Wendy & all!

Prayers & faith,
Kim

wendyintx · June 2006

Kim,
That's wonderful news!! Keep us posted on the rest.
Will keep you in my prayers.

Wendy

Anonymous · June 2006

Kim, what wonderful news about your test result!! Will be thinking very positively and saying prayers for your other two tests.

And Wendy, I am all for a "rendevouz" here on earth long before we meet up when we get upstairs!!

susanmcm · June 2006

Kim!!!
Great news. I'm so happy to hear that. Praise the Lord.

Susan

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