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Post by ET on Jul 6, 2019 10:48:21 GMT -5
Something I felt a need to share. Some years ago my life hit rock bottom starting with the passing of a best friend. Then came job loss forcing me to down size to a much smaller home. Then my old lady not only betrayed me but abandoned me. Depression slowly set in and I isolated myself so that others would not see or feel my pain. At one point I didn’t care about life but never had any suicidal thoughts. With depression also came loneliness but I was stubborn to admit this. After a few years of this I felt a nudge from God saying “Talk to Me”. At first, I was a little reluctant to comply because I was focused on why did God allow this to happen to me when He is in Control.
At this point I spent more time in scripture to better understand what was happening in my life. What struck home was “Your way is not My way and your understanding is not My understanding”. Then another nudge felt was “If you truly want My help, talk to Me and let Me be in control”. I was now starting to get some answers and making God more a part of my life. Slowly changes occurred and things were getting better. Even my financial situation slowly improved.
My attitude has also changed. Recently my central air conditioner went down and I needed a new one. This would take half my savings to remedy. At one time I might have been upset but now I’m grateful God allowed me to have these savings to take care of a need. For now, God has taught me some important lessons and I’m sure there are more to come. I look forward to tomorrow and what awaits.
Ed
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Post by Dunthat on Jul 6, 2019 14:36:47 GMT -5
Thanks Ed...To God give the glory...Psalms 55 ...one of my favorites..
Zen
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Post by tedb on Jul 6, 2019 18:41:16 GMT -5
Thats easy too say. Except when you feel he is not listening. I came home with my own problem. But when he picks on my kid sorry he is not listening. Have and great understanding wife but some time it be nice to catch a break instead a kick in the teeth. Try getting being told that here I gave him to you but know before he 9 I’m going to Tare him from you and there not chit you or doctors can do. Sorry Ed glad he is talking to you but I’m pissed
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Post by ET on Jul 6, 2019 20:33:09 GMT -5
Thanks Ed...To God give the glory...Psalms 55 ...one of my favorites.. Zen Amen |
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Post by Dunthat on Jul 6, 2019 21:11:06 GMT -5
Thats easy too say. Except when you feel he is not listening. I came home with my own problem. But when he picks on my kid sorry he is not listening. Have and great understanding wife but some time it be nice to catch a break instead a kick in the teeth. Try getting being told that here I gave him to you but know before he 9 I’m going to Tare him from you and there not chit you or doctors can do. Sorry Ed glad he is talking to you but I’m pissed Sorry for the tragedy with your son....I fully understand having lost twin grandsons three years ago...I was angry also...remember crying out to God..."don't you know all I ever wanted to do was raise these boys to love you"....Despite the sadness and pain I continued to give God the glory and worship even though I sometimes struggled in doing so....Psalms 55 tells us that God's plans, thinking and understanding is far greater than ours...I believe that even though it doesn't make sense sometimes...will be praying for you and your family.. God bless...Zen |
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Post by ET on Jul 6, 2019 21:27:00 GMT -5
Thats easy too say. Except when you feel he is not listening. I came home with my own problem. But when he picks on my kid sorry he is not listening. Have and great understanding wife but some time it be nice to catch a break instead a kick in the teeth. Try getting being told that here I gave him to you but know before he 9 I’m going to Tare him from you and there not chit you or doctors can do. Sorry Ed glad he is talking to you but I’m pissed There's nothing to be sorry about and glad you shared some of your pain. Part of me wishes I had words of encouragement to share but I have none given to me. I will say I have felt only some of the pain in life you are now experiencing. Eventually it was God that provided the healing I needed through prayer and talking to Him making Him more a part of my life. Some might say just talking to God and not through prayer only is disrespectful. Was it disrespectful talking to God when He was in human form? What carries me through live is faith and believing in God which He often reminds me of through His Spirit that now resides in me. For now I can only offer healing prayer for you and your family. |
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Post by hatchetjack1 on Jul 6, 2019 21:36:24 GMT -5
Thats easy too say. Except when you feel he is not listening. I came home with my own problem. But when he picks on my kid sorry he is not listening. Have and great understanding wife but some time it be nice to catch a break instead a kick in the teeth. Try getting being told that here I gave him to you but know before he 9 I’m going to Tare him from you and there not chit you or doctors can do. Sorry Ed glad he is talking to you but I’m pissed Prayers sent for your son and your family Ted. |
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Post by tedb on Jul 6, 2019 21:42:43 GMT -5
Thank you both for the kind words I had started to look to the lord for answers but after this last one it cut deep. After many years of trying we where blessed with a healthy baby boy. Then 8 years in he decided to shun me. Even though I came back to him. I lived my my life on a edge for my family always being on the bloody tip of the spear. After a real hard time looking for answers elsewhere ( bottom of a bottle) I found a woman who made find god a again. Then this I don’t understand. I can’t fight what my son has. But my marine corp mind says I’m wrong
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Post by tedb on Jul 6, 2019 22:16:39 GMT -5
Please tell me why I should not go back the other road. Guys I’am asking for help
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Post by tedb on Jul 6, 2019 22:21:45 GMT -5
Sorry again Ed to hi jack you’d theard
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Post by Dunthat on Jul 7, 2019 0:12:49 GMT -5
Keep your eyes on the Lord
....He will not abandon you...38 years ago He delivered me from alcoholism and drug addiction...you know as I do that is an empty and hopeless life...misery and destruction all the way..His grace is sufficient to get us through the most difficult of times..My youngest son is a Marine..veteren of Iraq and Afghanistan...like many others he went through a tough period when coming home...It's been an up and down fight for him but his faith and perserverance is paying off.The Lord tells us to fight the good fight and run the race to win..He will supply the strength needed to cross the finish...Be strong in the Lord and His mighty strength...
Zen
308-765-5293..call me any time
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Post by ET on Jul 7, 2019 6:01:46 GMT -5
Sorry again Ed to hi jack you’d theard Again no need to feel sorry and I don't consider this hijacking this thread. Never attempt to go back to an old road that you've broken away from. That road will not only cause you more pain and the loved ones around you that need you. With God life is about moving forward with Him. Ed |
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Post by bestill on Jul 7, 2019 12:28:23 GMT -5
Amen
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Post by dannoboone on Jul 7, 2019 13:54:23 GMT -5
Please tell me why I should not go back the other road. Guys I’am asking for help What did the bottom of a bottle get you? One may feel good for a few hours, but then you wake up to the same pain the next day. Same with a joint (I confess). Temporary relief can be followed by even more pain. God's relief is permanent, if only you ask for it and accept it. His answer comes more slowly but again, it is permanent. Read the book of Job. I know of no other person who experienced such calamity. Why God would allow satan to do such horrors to any individual is something only God can understand. But in the end Job had one of the best lives of anyone in the Old Testament. |
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Post by sw on Jul 12, 2019 7:04:46 GMT -5
tedb,
There’s a principle that a relationship is never truly strong until it’s had been run through the gambit of emotions. Tragedies or just sheer frustration has caused many of us to get really mad at God or to even question His existence. I believe God understands this.
The entire concept that “God is in control” is a concept with which I’ve struggled . Though I believe He is all powerful, for a time He has let Satan be “the prince of this world”; but that will come to an end. This means that He’s not necessarily controlling. If He is controlling, just how good of a job is He doing? Did he do a good job with the all the wars such as the 20 million killed in WW2, or so many other tragedies and evil occurrences that have occurred?
Faith in the goodness of God, at least to me, is that in the end , all things will end up best; however, obviously, often that will be after this life.
Like you, and virtually everyone else, I’ve had life shattering personal tragedies . I’ve eventually learned that these are stepping stones to a higher plain of existence. The road to getting to this point was rough.
I do believe that all who die and who go to be with God in Heaven/or the good side of paradise are far happier than when they were on this Earth. This includes 2 year olds, 25 and any other year olds.
The indwelling of God thru the HS is the internal, spiritual, stronger, eternal power that is greater than Satan’s that affects us physically The power that is within is stronger than the power without.
Just some thoughts. I’ll be praying for you.
Steve
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Post by dougedwards on Nov 18, 2019 9:37:06 GMT -5
There have been times in my life that I was ready to give up. It appeared that all hope was lost and life was meaningless. At one point I had lost my marriage and my home and saw my children only every other weekend and then I lost my job. In my view, that was it. There was nothing to live for.
My faith is strengthened by looking backward. As I encounter hardships I look backward to see how God was with me and never left me and pushed me through when I had no strength left. Currently my wife is dealing with a condition that is going to eventually kill her. We pray and thank God for all that He has given us. God is good and will provide us with what we need until we are with Him in heaven. We have children and grandchildren and close friends from our church family and I am happier than I have ever been in my life.
My suggestion to anyone who loves the Lord and going through very trying times is to surround yourself with people who have been through similar experiences and are living lives of thanksgiving. Do NOT isolate yourself or surround yourself with others who feel that they are without hope. The Bible comments so often about hope. It is a word that conveys more than a wish. The Biblical context of hope is that it WILL come to pass.
God Bless you and keep you and may God give you peace!
Doug
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Post by sw on Nov 21, 2019 19:07:03 GMT -5
😊 Doug, great post! Christian Hope = confident expectation.
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Post by canuck45 on Dec 27, 2019 10:14:15 GMT -5
I’m been going through some similar circumstances. This was a helpful read for me today Thanks!
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Post by petev on Jan 17, 2021 19:42:45 GMT -5
Great posts. I feel pretty isolated this winter, but my faith carries me on.
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Post by bphunter1974 on Mar 15, 2021 10:49:38 GMT -5
The main thing to remember is God gave his son to pay for our sins he loves us that much. How can we doubt ever doubt it. The Bible never tells us we won't suffer it tells us about the amazing rewards after we pass. I know my life has been full of problems drug addiction, in and out of jail in my younger years,my only hope is Jesus without him I'd be truly lost in this world when I was at my bottom ready to pull the trigger he said no you have to fight you have to live. I'm still here today because of his promises
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Post by ET on Mar 15, 2021 18:29:06 GMT -5
The main thing to remember is God gave his son to pay for our sins he loves us that much. How can we doubt ever doubt it. The Bible never tells us we won't suffer it tells us about the amazing rewards after we pass. I know my life has been full of problems drug addiction, in and out of jail in my younger years,my only hope is Jesus without him I'd be truly lost in this world when I was at my bottom ready to pull the trigger he said no you have to fight you have to live. I'm still here today because of his promises The bible also says God is always there, beside us to assist in going through difficult times. We may not understand why God allows certain painful lessons to occur even to His Child. |
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Post by alexcray on Apr 4, 2024 22:29:51 GMT -5
Thanks Ed...To God give the glory...Psalms 55 ...one of my favorites.. Zen It's completely understandable that you would isolate yourself and feel depressed and lonely. It's also great that you listened to that "nudge" and turned to God for help and solace. Finding comfort in scripture and prayer is a powerful tool during tough times. |
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