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Topic: RE: Praying for Garbrielle Giffords and families in Tucson
Patricia,
A big "Amen" to your post!. I am so excited that "Gabby' is doing better. I grieve for all the families.
A big "Amen" to your post!. I am so excited that "Gabby' is doing better. I grieve for all the families.
Topic: T.G.I.F.
It's sometimes hard to understand whether something in our life is good or bad. We may see it as bad but God is working behind the scenes for our good. I live in the country and there is only one main road to get to town and I swear people get in front of me and drive slow just to aggravate me.
However I try not to complain anymore because one day I was grumbling about the pokey driver in front of me but when I got to town a driver blew right past the stop sign and IF I had sped on the way I wanted to I would have been T-boned and seriously hurt. So what I saw as a pain was really saving me from harm! We often do that with life too, what we see as an awful situation is really protecting us from something worse. That's why when we pray we are to ask that God's will be done because only He knows what the best outcome will be. Which brings to mind I believe it was Garth Brooks who sang "Thank God for Unanswered Prayers". We need to trust that God will indeed do what is best for us, His special children. Enjoy your weekend folks, God bless, Karen
Topic: RE: Thursday thoughts
I gotta agree with you, I often wonder why children have to suffer because of the horrible parents they had. My grand daughter was raised by her meth addicted mother and her string of tweaker boyfriends. Her father was a meth cook/gangster who raped her at age 14. She herself used meth for 2 years. Thank God at age 16 she asked to come live with us to get away from the insanity. She quit meth herself and then got some counseling when she was arrested for possesion of meth. She had a great probation officer and we worked with them to get her back on track. Just when we thought her life was settled down, she had a baby which we all adore and are so glad she had her. Then she found her baby's father with his head blown off when he committed suicide so now she has issues with PTSD. Why did she have to go thru all that when I had a Beaver Cleaver life? I can only guess, but I think God sometimes allows it so He can use those people as an example of how to overcome what has happened to them. Life will never be fair until we are in heaven because right now we live in Satan's domain and he can also be responsible for ills that happen to us. Remember you are a worthy person just by virtue that you belong to God, that alone makes you special and totally forgiven of any of the things you yourself have done. Bless your heart for surviving the awful earlier life you had!
How are you feeling today!
Topic: RE: Thursday thoughts
Hi Karen,
At this point in my life, I have a pretty good understanding of God's provision during trials. My current struggle is with understanding why He allowed me to grow up with constant trauma, due to my mother's mental illness and my father's violent alcoholism. I know people who grew up normal, and have stable, loving marriages. My parents weren't believers, and the trauma, and later sexual abuse, led me to develop a personality disorder, and I also inherited the wonderful genes of alcoholism and bipolar disorder. It ruined my marriage, and hurt my own childdren in the process. There are times when I blame God for having brought me into such chaos, and struggle accepting God's plan for my life.
Because of this, I no longer feel entitled to a good life from God. I struggle with believing God has anything good for me at this point, because I have screwed up so much of my life...my marriage, my finances, my alcoholism, my eating disorder.
Sorry to babble. This topic got me to thinking.
Hugs,
Trish
At this point in my life, I have a pretty good understanding of God's provision during trials. My current struggle is with understanding why He allowed me to grow up with constant trauma, due to my mother's mental illness and my father's violent alcoholism. I know people who grew up normal, and have stable, loving marriages. My parents weren't believers, and the trauma, and later sexual abuse, led me to develop a personality disorder, and I also inherited the wonderful genes of alcoholism and bipolar disorder. It ruined my marriage, and hurt my own childdren in the process. There are times when I blame God for having brought me into such chaos, and struggle accepting God's plan for my life.
Because of this, I no longer feel entitled to a good life from God. I struggle with believing God has anything good for me at this point, because I have screwed up so much of my life...my marriage, my finances, my alcoholism, my eating disorder.
Sorry to babble. This topic got me to thinking.
Hugs,
Trish
Seek always to do some good, somewhere. Every man has to seek in his own way to realize his true worth. You must give some time to your fellow man. For remember, you don't live in a world all your own. Your brothers are here too.
Albert Schweitzer
Albert Schweitzer
Topic: RE: Thursday thoughts
Not sure yet whose doing it, I asked for Dr. Kilway, he did my breast cancer surgery and I liked him alot. It'll depend on if he has time but the others in his office are awesome too so I'd be happy with any of them. imagine it'll be at SW Medical Center that's closest for me. So when I get my info I'll let you all know. I'll just be glad to get it out, it hurts more everyday.
Topic: RE: Thursday thoughts
Karen,
Who is removing the gall bladder & which hospital. Let us know, I would be happy to stop in & see you!
Thanks for your postings, appreciate the effort you are putting into this.
Blessings,
Linda
Who is removing the gall bladder & which hospital. Let us know, I would be happy to stop in & see you!
Thanks for your postings, appreciate the effort you are putting into this.
Blessings,
Linda
Topic: Thursday thoughts
Well my diagnosis was correct the gall bladder's got to go but I need to get an ultra sound first and then see the surgeon so it'll take awhile. On the bright side I lost 5 lbs. this week cause I don't feel like eating. Always a silver lining folks.So I'll let you know when I'll be gone when I find out.
For today's topic, do you feel you deserve special treatment from God because you are His child? Of course we'll never know some of the special treatment He does give us. In the whole scheme of things tho should we get to have a perfect problem free life because we are His? Well as we all know it doesn't work that way, we still go thru all the trials and tribulations that the unsaved do. The only difference is we have God to help us bear these burdens and He may even make it easier for us than someone who isn't saved, who knows for sure. In fact I think God uses some of us to show the unsaved that we "aren't" getting special treatment. Some Christians have had to bear more than anyone should have to, just to show how we turn to God for our refuge. So no we don't get to expect special easy lives, we have to live life in this un-Godly world just like everyone else. However we do have a Heavenly Father to hold our hand thru the down times. Blessings to all! Karen
So I'll let you know when I'll be gone when I find out.For today's topic, do you feel you deserve special treatment from God because you are His child? Of course we'll never know some of the special treatment He does give us. In the whole scheme of things tho should we get to have a perfect problem free life because we are His? Well as we all know it doesn't work that way, we still go thru all the trials and tribulations that the unsaved do. The only difference is we have God to help us bear these burdens and He may even make it easier for us than someone who isn't saved, who knows for sure. In fact I think God uses some of us to show the unsaved that we "aren't" getting special treatment. Some Christians have had to bear more than anyone should have to, just to show how we turn to God for our refuge. So no we don't get to expect special easy lives, we have to live life in this un-Godly world just like everyone else. However we do have a Heavenly Father to hold our hand thru the down times. Blessings to all! Karen
Topic: RE: Happy Hump Day!
Thanks Karen,
My relationship with the Lord has not always been stable. I have been fickle and not always walked as I need to, or should have. Thankfully, I have a friend who has helped me tremendously in changing the way I see God, and how I relate to Him.
Thanks for starting up this board again. I had forgotten all about it after I got my new computer and lost all my bookmarks.
Hugs,
Trish
My relationship with the Lord has not always been stable. I have been fickle and not always walked as I need to, or should have. Thankfully, I have a friend who has helped me tremendously in changing the way I see God, and how I relate to Him.
Thanks for starting up this board again. I had forgotten all about it after I got my new computer and lost all my bookmarks.
Hugs,
Trish
Seek always to do some good, somewhere. Every man has to seek in his own way to realize his true worth. You must give some time to your fellow man. For remember, you don't live in a world all your own. Your brothers are here too.
Albert Schweitzer
Albert Schweitzer
Topic: RE: Happy Hump Day!
Thanks hon! I also think with age comes wisdom and that most younger folks seek praise and "atta boys". Sorry that was lacking in your younger years because it definately makes a difference in how you feel about yourself and how you see the world around you. I think you are a remarkable person for having let the Lord help you accomplish so much in getting grounded in your life. You've had so many obstacles to overcome! You are a special woman!
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