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Post by cfvickers on Jun 21, 2011 21:51:35 GMT -5
I am about to have to place myself in an extremely stressful situation and I will not ask for prayers for an outcome, as Ozark puts it, Let God's will be done. Only time will tell which outcome is best. But I am asking for prayers for wisdom, inner strength, and restraint. I am going to need a lot of each. Not going to get into details but I can certainly use the prayers. Thanks to all who offer one up. And also a prayer that I am doing the right thing if you wouldn't mind. I sincerely believe I am, and I have been praying about it.
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Post by deadon on Jun 22, 2011 7:22:52 GMT -5
Prayers sent cf, wish you well.
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Post by wilmsmeyer on Jun 22, 2011 18:37:47 GMT -5
Good luck....
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Post by Richard on Jun 22, 2011 18:59:55 GMT -5
Hope it turns out well!
Richard
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Post by ozark on Jun 22, 2011 19:39:02 GMT -5
My hopes are that everything turns out best for all concerned. In life we often face obstacles that we have no experience with. All we can do is what we feel is right and hope that It is Gods will. I feel bad for you because obviously you are very concerned. Best wishes from your board friend. Ben
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Post by rossman40 on Jun 22, 2011 20:44:26 GMT -5
+1 on what Ozark said. In times like that I always get the bible out and do some reading. I like to just pick a page at random and the page seems to fit the situation.
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Post by cfvickers on Jun 23, 2011 7:13:11 GMT -5
Thank You all.
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Post by dougedwards on Jun 23, 2011 10:27:57 GMT -5
Rossman gives great advice! It sure helps if you can also talk with someone that you can trust about your situation. Many times Christians believe that their relationship with God is strictly a personal one which does not include anyone else but such a perspective is not Biblical. Satan surely is able to get a foothold when we isolate ourselves from the love of Christ shown to us by others. Don't take this on by yourself if you can help it.
Doug
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Post by cfvickers on Jun 28, 2011 15:44:20 GMT -5
Ozark, From your comment you are probably reading my mind over the net. The lord is smiling on me so far and I just hope he continues to do so. Not everything is going as I hoped but it is coming along. I have a long way to go from here but maybe in a few months it will be over and all will be well. In the mean time please keep me on your prayer lists. Doug, I am making no attempt to go this alone. I know I would certainly break. Without Christ, friends, and prayer it would become impossible to bear. Thanks!
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Post by cfvickers on Aug 6, 2011 0:04:56 GMT -5
Just wanted to report on my unspoken situation. It is going a lot slower than I would like, but the lord works in his time, not ours. and though I struggle to do so at times, I understand this. I am holding up better than I ever would have expected even though I thought I was going to explode last week. I went to one of the old churches I was raised going too last Sunday because my sister invited me and though I was scheduled to work, I took off because I could feel the Lord demanded my presence. I believe that preacher was handed that message for me. changed my whole outlook on my situation and strengthened my resolve. I very much appreciate the prayers than have been offered up, and I would also appreciate if you would keep me on your list. I am going to make it through this but I sure will be glad when it is over.
Thanks again.
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Post by mdgroundhogger on Aug 6, 2011 12:06:08 GMT -5
Sorry I did not catch you sooner. I can totally relate to how you're feeling. There was a time in my life where I felt betrayed, worthless and basically mad at every thing around me. I sunk into a very dark hole. And unfortunately I stayed there for about a year. Once I got my head somewhat staight and placed the situation in god's hands I finally started to feel some relief. As the saying goes "its not how you weather the storm-its how you dance in the rain."
Good Luck...Its always for a reason, whether we understand it or not.
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Post by cfvickers on Aug 9, 2011 15:44:09 GMT -5
Thanks for the encouragement groundhogger. I refuse to stay down. and it has brought on a hard slump to crawl out of, but I am starting to get back to being me. Getting back to a good church and not trying to overthink what God has on his mind. Just trying my best to let go and accept that I am doing what I can on my end and trusting in Christ on his end. It is hard though I will admit. I want to say "well, I can do it this way and get results quicker" but prayer, from my family, you guys and myself, has so far kept me to following the guidance from Him as I best understand it. I slip from time to time, we all do, but I am holding on, and I will continue to do so. By the way it is not addiction or anything like that, if you are wondering. And it is not anything I would be ashamed to post other than its just that I need to hold back in what I say in any public forum. Most here who follow any of my posts know what is Really important to me. And the devil uses those things to tempt us to defy the Lord. I have certainly been tempted. Just please continue to pray I can hold the line and that the lords will be done. Thanks to all!
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Post by ET on Aug 9, 2011 20:59:35 GMT -5
Cfvickers
You are on the right path and will offer a prayer this night.
If I’ve learned anything God responds in His own perfect timing and not ours.
Like Mdgroundhogger I have traversed the pit of despair when I lost everything in 98 wondering what was to become of me and what did I do to deserve this. I’m talking home, wife and job in one brief moment. He definitely got my attention because I was wandering too far in my own direction.
Today God has restored my life and enriched it more than ever in many ways.
Ed
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