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Just wanted to say hello. See how things was going your way? mine they are going well. I love my hubby so much. He is doing great though. Alot better then we thought he would do. I am so wore out though. well guess i will talk to u later.View Thread
Do you want to talk about if he's real or not, why some people believe in him and some don't? In all your years of living, has he ever helped you, or maybe saved you?
When I was going through chemotherapy. Why didn't the needles hurt me, why didn't I vomit everyday(like all the other patients in the room). Why wasn't I ever in bone pain, and one really weird question is, why wasn't I scared that I would die, when I had stage 4 breast cancer? Why did I wake up happy everyday, for the 9mo. of chemo? My sister and I laughed at each other for the 4hrs. a day, 4days a week, that I was there. (accidentally, making everybody else laugh) My reaction to the medication wasn't written in any-book, that we read, the nurse's and my oncologist couldn't figure it out. Why didn't I go insane after they amputated (yes, that's what I call it, amputation) my breast? I only had to see a shrink 3times, to help me adjust to having my breast amputated,(which in my mind, made me no longer a woman, but a eunuch) Why did I get over that devastation in only one month?
I contribute all of it from God. The minute I got over the shock of hearing the word Breast Cancer, I went home and begged God to take over this whole situation, because there was no way my mind could handle any of it. The next morning when I awoke, I could instantly feel somebody inside my body, making me think, walk, talk and make decisions that I knew nothing about. My oncologist would say I had to do this or that and I never was afraid. One day he asked me why and I said because God (not you) is running this whole show. He look so shocked, and said, "you must have really strong faith."
When my surgeon did my mastectomy, it could have been the janitor doing it, because I asked God to please use this mans hand and for God to do the surgery. Three different doctors, who have seen me since I healed, all asked me who did the mastectomy? They said it was the best job they had ever seen. Those are just some of the miracles that have happened to me, there are a lot more. Plus I've seen a lot of them happen to other people. Thank you for listening to me, I hope that it might make somebody else say something about God, after all, we are on the Spirituality board.
NancyView Thread
I don't know what's happening in your house, but God doesn't scare us. That all sounds a little scary. Is this some new religion, how long have you been with that church?
The only thing I can tell you is, God wants the best for us. He loves you and maybe he's telling you to stay away from that religion. Have you thought about going to a different church? What do you mean greek blood? What is greek blood?View Thread
I always had faith like you, then one day when I was in my 50's, it changed. For one thing, God started showing me silly everyday miracles.
I was very lonesome and started doing a jigsaw puzzle. While I was looking for a piece, I said, "Come on God, help me find that piece." I was joking and didn't think he would do it, but I went straight to a piece, tried it and it fit. Of course I laughed and thought it was a coincidence, so I asked again. Sure enough, I found the next piece. That went on (me finding a piece, & him finding one) with the whole puzzle, until it was done!
I told my sister and my best friend that me and God do jigsaw puzzles together. I explained the story to them, and they didn't know what to think. I'm sure they think I'm crazy, but that's when I started feeling him in the same room with me, like a person was standing right there. He and I just keep getting closer and closer. It's so great, because your never afraid of anything.
If I didn't have the money for the light bill, I use to worry, worry and pray. I always got the money at the last min. Even though I knew he would always help me find a way, I would still worry, and I always got the money in time. I ended up worrying for nothing, plus I wasn't trusting him completely. It's hard to do and takes practice, to trust God enough to not worry. I still catch myself starting to worry sometimes, and that's when I tell myself to "STOP!" Why would he stop saving me now?
When I got cancer last year, he took over my cancer treatments so completely, that I didn't ever get sick, or have any pain from the chemo, or the radiation. When I went home, after hearing the doctor say,"you have cancer." I had two choices, one was to flip out completely and go insane. (which I almost did) The second was to turn my fear, my pain, and the cancer over to him, like you'd do if you were a little kid, trusting your mother to fix everything.
That was when we became really close. I could feel him beside me at the doctors, when they had to take blood(it didn't hurt) He was more inside me, then beside me and I could feel the miracle happening everyday. I stayed happy all the time. My sister, daughter, husband and all the other people having chemo, especially my oncologist, couldn't believe my strength or attitude. I really was deeply happy, happier then I had ever been. I wasn't happy about the cancer, I was happy all the time, because I got to have God inside my body.
He did that for me, one of the most unworthy people on earth. If he did that for me, then he will do it for you and Becca and anybody who will believe. He isn't only close to saintly people, he's closer to sinners who ask for his help, because we need him more! He made you and you are very special to him. He wants to be as close to us as a Father would be. He created you from him, and he only wants you to trust him and to love him, and he will guide you all through your life. That's all, it's that simple. People think that you have to be perfect, never sin, never make mistakes. That just isn't true, he wants us to need him, so he can make our lives easier. He knows us, and he knows that there is no such thing as a perfect human.
You know how I said I talk to him all day. Well, a lot of those times I'm asking stupid questions like, should I go to my sister's right now or wait,(traffic wise) is it safe for me to go to that place alone?, etc...... I ask him and talk to him the way you would your best friend, who can see the future.ha, ha. I really do and he really lets me know. The big secret and the hardest thing for us to do, is to trust him completely.
You have to remember that we aren't trusting a person comp., we are trusting our father completely. One who never wants to see us fail or get hurt.View Thread
Then I have my own miracles, I've experienced. Like having chemo, and turning and trusting God completely, to be with me through the whole thing. I never became ill,(all the others did) I never lost my appetite, never was tired, and I never threw up. My doctor would try to act normal while watching me be like a normal person. My white cells dropped to 0, yet I never became ill. After every treatment, when I went home, it was like I was on speed. Not like all the others, who had to go to bed. Oh yes, I could feel him inside me every step of the way. Since that experience, one year ago, I have no fear. No fear of anything, because God will protect any and everybody who ask. He never says no, all you have to do is ask and believe like a little child does(worthy or not because nobody is really worthy)View Thread
Where are you, I'm so worried. You haven't written in such a long time. Is your husband alright?
NancyView Thread
I'd be happy to try and answer your question, but I don't understand what you said. How could she be looking right at you, if her eye's were closed?
LukeView Thread
Don't ever go back to that evil church. What kind of Church would ever say something like that? It surely isn't a very holy one, plus they lie. Just change church's, there are at least a 100 for you to try. Try them all until you find the one that's right for you.
Whoever said the sabbath will not be reinstated until Christ comes back, sound like a bad, bad church. I don't know any Religion that believes in that!
Please don't ever be afraid of God. He's the one who will guide you through life, & when things are bad, he's the one who gives you strength. He will always protect you from the evil one, because he loves you.
He made you special, and whether you can see it or not, you are unique! There isn't one person on earth like you. He loves you more then a parent loves there child. Because you are his child, and he is nothing but pure love. God NEVER leaves us, we sometimes get mad at & leave him. (when that happens, he's very sad and just waiting for you to come back to him.) He forgives things that humans won't. He is all forgiving, loving, and will never deny anything that you ask him for. The trick to having blind faith is to trust him completely.(like a 3yr.old)
He doesn't always answer us the second we ask for something, only because he can see down the road,(seconds to years) He knows what would happen next week, next yr., or when ever, if he answered you instantly. We can't see that far, but he only wants the very best for us, and wants us to be happy. God bless you!
LukeView Thread
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I'm sorry that your cat was sick, and died. The good news is, he's not in pain anymore! I know everybody says that, and it does not make you feel any better. It's just that we don't know what else to say.
My sister lost her cat recently, and she said she didn't want to get another one. But after about a month, she got one from a lady at work. As soon as she saw the cute little kitty, she couldn't bring him home fast enough! He acts completely different, and doesn't look like the 1st one, but she is already crazy about the new one.
As far as that 3am spirit stuff goes, I don't believe in any of it, at all! I wake up almost every night at 3am, because my body is use to it. The reason your other cat came in the room, is because you woke him up, when you woke up.
Your missing and probably still feeling your deceased cat. His energy is still all around you. I believe that we are all made of energy, and when we die, we move on. But, when we move, we leave some of our energy behind. That's why it feels like our loved ones are still beside us. Then we get to be back with them, when we die.(if we want) That's just my opinion, and you know what they say about opinion's. Ha!
LukeView Thread
where are u i am worried now??????View Thread
I read on some other sites that 12-3AM is considered the 'witching hour', so if there is some merit to this, it is at the end of the 'witching hour' in which I am called to pray.
Anyway, I really identify with one person who wrote that they don't even look at the clock, because he will know what time it will be!
I wanted to add my story to the list and I'll keep praying at 3 AM.View Thread
Your not alone, you will never be alone. God is right beside you now. Even though your angry at him, he is still by your side. He's not the one who started the war, he's the one who got you home physically safe. It's going to take time for your mind to catch up, probably at least a year. Maybe your doctor is good, maybe you need a new one. One thing for sure is, you need different medication. It's always hard to find the correct mg or the right anti-depressants, period. I can't take any.
What do you mean your church turned it's back on you? Go to a different church, (there's only 100's if them) God didn't turn his back, and he could care less what church you go to. The only thing he wants from you, is to love him, and ask for his help. You can get through this alone, you sound like you can do anything, that you have to. It will just make your life so much easier, for you to tell him, that your mad at him, and will he please replace that anger and fear, with the Holy Spirit inside you. It's really that simple. He knows that your mad, and afraid. He also knows that you need him. He just wants you to ask.
I don't believe that he's the one in charge of the bad things that happen in our lives. I believe he's the one who comes along and saves us, if we will only ask. Most people don't believe that they are worthy to ask God for anything, and they weren't, until Jesus died for us. Now, all God want's is for you to trust, and love him. He's going to save you on his time clock, which is different from ours. Only, because he can see down the road yrs., so he knows when the best time is, or if what you want is best for you. The whole secret is to trust, and believe him, as if you were 3yrs. old.
Pray that your anger will go away, and I will too. That's the 1st step. Then, all you can do is live day by day. Stop expecting so much from yourself. You need to give yourself time to heal.
When I found out that I had cancer, I went home that same day and I had 2 choice's. Either go insane, or just let go and have God run my life. I almost went insane, then I felt God grab my hand, I literally felt him grab my hand and the cancer was a piece of cake. Every since then, I haven't feared anything. How can you ever be scared of anything, when Super Man is walking beside you? At least that's how I felt, I felt like the man who created me and the universe was walking beside me and protecting me. I hope that didn't sound silly, it's a true story. God bless you.
There is another board here, called the depression board. You might like it, because people are on there all the time. You can talk to them and somebody is there to talk back. Try it. I wish you would let me know how you're doing.
LukeView Thread
Isn't it thrilling when personal God things happen to us? When that happens, I feel like he's standing right in front of me, talking to me. Obviously you were suppose to get up and read those certain psalms, at that certain time, because God knew that you were going to need them later.
I'm so sorry to hear about your son. Are you feeling any better? You sound like a very brave lady, & I just said a little prayer for you.
You and I are very lucky to have a special relationship with God. I try to tell other people that they can too. I tell them that all they have to do is ask him to please let them feel his presence and that they are sorry for there sins. I'm usually telling them this, when they feel all alone and scared. First, they don't believe they are worthy, then they don't believe it's that simple!
They don't seem to realize that nobody is worthy, because we are humans, & all of us sin. God said, (in the Bible) that if we ask for his forgiveness, he will always give it. He loves us so much, that he will forgive a sin, that another human never would. That's because he's not a mear mortal, he is God and made of pure love. I'm getting sleepy and don't know if I said that right. Did I? I'm sorry that this is soooo long. It was nice meeting you.(so to speak) God Bless You.
LukeView Thread
When are you going to share your story with us? You mentioned it a month ago, and then you forgot to tell us. We (me, anyway) are waiting to hear it.
Luke(Nancy)View Thread
Hey i just wanted to write and see how things were going your way? I hope you are feeling better. I know the last time you wrote you said that you wasnt doing good at all. Just rember to turn it over to God leave it in his hands. You know the bible says he wont put more on us then we can bare. But anyways just wanted you to know that i am praying for you. Talk to you soon, beccaView Thread
I was so happy to hear your letter! I just read it today, that's why I didn't answer you sooner. That's great about your boyfriend!(don't you think?) Don't worry about only coming to God when you need something. Nothing makes him happier, then for you to need him. He loves us so much, and just like you and I want our kids to come to us, and need us, He want's the same.
Did you find a church? Why not go to a Catholic one, or one like it? (until you find one you like) At my church, nobody knows who you are, and if you've ever been there before. The Mass is beautiful, and it feels Holy. You can feel it, when a bunch of people are in one place, praying together. It's weird, but you can feel it all. God bless you, and your family.
LukeView Thread
And yes, practiced meditation and awareness does help us develop a personal relationship with our source.
The method I use to to go into my own heart using breathing and visualization practices. I see my own beating heart as the gateway to the Divine. I listen to its steady beat and am comforted by my oldest friend, my heart.
The first organ in a fetus to develop is the heart at about 25 days. The first sound the unborn child hears is the sound of the mother's heartbeat.
And breath is the other key here and I use breath to connect with my heart. I can imagine sending my breath into my heart and this is soothing and healing and expanding.
In heart rhythm meditation (which I practice) I connect my breath with my heart and the result is a more regular and rhythmic heartbeat. Scientists call this heart coherence.
It's a great place to hang out physically, emotionally, and spiritually. So I say to all: Occupy Your Heart!
http://www.healthy-heart-meditation.com/what-is-spiritual-health.htmlView Thread
There is NO reason to fear him, just ask,"God, I feel like the devil is after me, will you please fill me with your Holy Spirit, thank you? God will be right by your side instantly.
People never say that to God, because they don't feel worthy. What you don't realize is that no human is worthy! Not even Saint's! That's why Jesus came and died for us, so that we could ask God and he will ALWAYS answer us, worthy or not.
When you have God on your side(your a direct decedent from him) that's like having a supper hero with you at all times, except better. He loves you more then you can possibly love your own children. He is made of nothing but LOVE, PURE LOVE. And he forgives anybody who asks.
So what could ever happen to you, on this earth, that he can't fix? You only have to ask.View Thread
There is NO reason to fear him, just ask,"God, I feel like the devil is after me, will you please fill me with your Holy Spirit, thank you? God will be right by your side instantly.
People never say that to God, because they don't feel worthy. What you don't realize is that no human is worthy! Not even Saint's! That's why Jesus came and died for us, so that we could ask God and he will ALWAYS answer us, worthy or not.
When you have God on your side(your a direct decedent from him) that's like having a supper hero with you at all times, except better. He loves you more then you can possibly love your own children. He is made of nothing but LOVE, PURE LOVE. And he forgives anybody who asks.
So what could ever happen to you, on this earth, that he can't fix? You only have to ask.View Thread
-- Most people function almost like coziness along with extravagance had been the main necessities associated with everyday life, while all that we all need to make us satisfied is undoubtedly one thing to get fascinated withView Thread
I'm sorry that you've had such a terrible life. You still love God, but your mad at him for not saving you. Child abuse is so rampant, that there has got to be a good reason for it. One that we aren't going to find out until we die. One thing for sure, God's not doing it, so your anger is misplaced.
You can't rely on the leaders of the Church, teacher's, or any of those people. (half of them are doing it themselves) They don't want to get involved in such an ugly subject. You are the only one that you can rely on, with this subject. Parent's of abused children will know about it,(sometimes it's one of the parents) and not tell the authorities, because they don't want the rest of the family, friends, and the police to know such a dirty thing is going on. And they are so stupid that they really do believe, that a child won't remember or be hurt by it!
The reason I keep using the word dirty, is because that's the way it was put to me, when I tried to save a child that was being molested by telling her parents. They preferred to ignore it.
People are the ones who hurt us!(not God) He's the one who will save us.
He hasn't let me know why he allows abuse to happen, but he has put a feeling in my heart, letting me know he has a good reason. It could be so those people will go to hell, or to see how we handle it, or to see how the people who didn't protect us(after we told) handle it. All I know is there is a good reason.
Bad things are always going to happen, amputated legs, MS, depression, parents getting murdered. God isn't making these things happen, but he will get you out of it. If you tell him that your mad at him, and will he please take that anger for him out of your heart, he will. It might take a few days, but he will do it. You know how he has his own time table and it never matches ours! He might be testing you, I don't know.
You need to contact the person who hurt you, take somebody with you and go to his house. Tell him that you are telling everybody, even the police. Shake him up a little. Let me warn you, he's going to deny it, so be ready for that. It doesn't matter, yell at the bastard "Everybody knows!" That will bother him more then anything. And when you leave, I guarantee you that a 10 ton weight will be lifted from your shoulders! And a lot of hate will be gone also.
Call the child abuse hotline before you go, (i did it when I was 31) They are so nice, and the lady will even go to his house and shake him up.(if you want her to) Telling them is a great weight lifter also. Go back to God, so he can be back with you. He will give you the strength that your needing right now. We leave God, he never leaves us.(NEVER) He is just waiting for you to come back, because he misses you. God bless you, and I will pray for you tonight.
P.S. You do not want to go to hell, because guess who you'll run right smack dab into? Him for eternity!
LukeView Thread
I'd be scared and I would start crying, and all the sudden he would let me feel his presence, and he let me know she would be home soon and for me not to be afraid, because he was there with me. And he's been by my side ever since.
I just went through breast cancer, and I wasn't alone, God was right by my side, as usual. He has always been with me, through the good times and the bad. Every decision I've ever made, big or small was made with him. He's more like my best friend, my father, my brother, and even my mother. He's not like a make believe thing, that some people believe in and some don't. I can feel him, just as if a live person where standing beside me.
I'm writing this because I want everybody to know, he will be with them like that too. All they have to do, is ask! People don't believe that it's that simple, but it is. You don't think your worthy to ask him that, or to ask him for anything, so you don't. That's where people are wrong, the truth is this, nobody is worthy, not even a Saint. That's why Jesus came down and died on the cross, so that we all could be worthy.
God made us from himself, we are direct decedents of him. And he loves us more, then even the Angel's. He is made of nothing but pure love. He's not like us, he's not human and doesn't hate like humans, he always forgives, he will always love us. The same way a parent loves there child, he loves us, except a million times more.
His love is unconditional, all he wants from us is to love him. And to try and live our lives the way Jesus taught. To forgive people(especially our enemies) to love, to have tolerance, to be kind, to be giving, basically he just wants us to be decent human beings. We can't be perfect because we are human, and he knows this. That's why, when you make a mistake, and you are truly sorry, he instantly forgives us. He doesn't expect us to be perfect, because he knows that's impossible. He just wants you to be the best that you can.
Tonight when you go to bed, say your prayer's and ask God if he will let you feel him beside you. He's always there, but sometimes we can't feel him because of something that we're doing. He never leaves us, we sometimes leave him. Say your sorry for your sins from today and ask him to please let you feel his closeness. That's all you have to do,(not be perfect, just ask for him) and he will be there! God bless you all.
LukeView Thread
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