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  I need a kind friend to discuss problems with I carry in my heart.
I wish I could join a loving christian church but because of my family I cannot. My husband is not kind to me. he had a very mean father. I stay with him because I would never do anything to make our kids sad. I wish I could share with someone in privacy some of what goes on. I love God so much. I will pray for all of you.
4 63 9/30/2009 19:45 PM
Bethmendez65
  Trusting God

Well i have learned that trusting God to means to have abiding confidence . It has really hard since i also have had less work the last 4 months. It has been a time of faith and waiting on God. Everyone please pray also. There is no one hiring here either.

1 73 3/25/2009 15:49 PM
Sandy
  Not One to Beg

As I come to you today I come with one of the worst things that I think that has ever bothered me: I'm associated with one who believes but is beginning to have doubts. It's my concern that with many others at my side we might be able to convince them not to doubt but to believe that whatever He has in mind for them is the right thing and will never foresake them. The one involved is near and dear to my heart and I just feel I'm too close to the situation .

1 48 5/21/2009 13:48 PM
Sandy
  I need help.... and answers

Why is it that God seems to allow those of us who love Him and try to obey Him and follow His commands to be treated so harshly by the world? Why does He allow us so much suffering while those who blatanly ignore Him or laugh at Him by their lives and actions seem to have care-free lives? It perplexes me and is weighing heavily on me at this moment in time. I wold appreciate your answers.

Thanks

John

2 28 6/16/2009 19:40 PM
tylog
  miracles DO happen--even in Afghanistan

This week, my son [a soldier in Afghanistan] was traveling in a vehicle which hit on of those IED "things". It blew off the front wheels, sent it flying thru the air, and rolled a few times. Took the front end right off. And yet, all 4 soldiers managed to get out and only suffered shock, bumps and bruises, and a few cuts and scrapes. Once they were clear and were looking it over, it caught fire and was destroyed. Most folks do not survive those kind of "encounters". He has always told me that prayer kept him alive the 1st time he was over there and would keep him alive this time. I guess so!!!!!  He called about a day later and said "I guess God was with us"---DAH. 

Prayer is powerful and does work!!!   Thank you to all who lift up our men and women in uniform.  They need it

A very grateful mom.              givethanks

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  can this be forgiven

My husband had an affair,the affair is over,but he gave her my wedding band of 17yrs,can this be forgiven?

9 292 9/22/2009 19:57 PM
anabelieves
  Pray for Us

My family and I have had a bad year this past year.  I was locked up all year last year.  I was a terrible addict.  I have now been clean almost an entire year.  I have two children.  I am still facing some legal trouble.  This past year has brought me so close to God.  It is true that when you have no where to turn you turn to God with all of your heart.  God is using my experience to show me how to reach out to others.  He is showing me how to make a difference in the prisons and jails.  He is giving me new direction for my life.  Please pray for me to continue to be strong and go forward in rebuilding my life.  Pray for my children to have peace and strength.  Pray for me that God will make a way for me to not have to go back to jail.  Pray for me that He will lift me up and continue to show me how to work to help others who are locked up. 

2 77 1/14/2009 14:17 PM
smjemt
  Lost Son

Just recently my son was missing and Thank you Lord for finding him. He is not at home just yet but I do have faith that this will all work out.

I prayed everyday for the Lord to find him and my prayers were always as they always are we have such a awesome God. He will be needing some intensive therapy and the Lord to help him through this. I just went to see him last night and he is so angry as to why he is there. I told him o matter what your going through I will help you whatever it takes you just have to call on the Lord and he will make you stronger and give you courage to accomplish whatever is coming your way. I want to Thank everyone for praying that this would all work out. For a while there I was judging myself about being a bad mother. I know that I am not perfect noone is except our beauitful God he sees this coming before we know it. My family and I are prepared to help Ryan anyway we can.I am so glad that I came to this sight I Love speaking to people all over the world and any thoughts would be helpful.

Well God bless everyone

Love your Sister Denise 

1 45 5/21/2009 14:53 PM
Sandy
  Giving Thanks where thanks is do.

I have never written a thread before so please excuse any mistakes I might make.

My life has never been easy or normal but through everything that has happened in it just knowing that the Lord is always with me makes it easier. That doesn't mean that I don't feel that sometimes he has forgotten me, but after all is said and done and whatever problem I am having is over do I sit back and realize that through everything God has always been there for me but I was too caught up in my own problems to see Him. So for all the times I thought He was not there, for all the times I doubted Him, for all the time I got angry at Him. For all the times He has forgiven me and still love me. I say THANK YOU LORD for never giving up on me. Amen

1 33 5/21/2009 14:48 PM
Sandy
  Learning To Let Go

Hi! I am the mother of 3 grown children 31, 29 and 27 - they each have 2 children of their own, my beautiful grandchildren!   This is so difficult! I love my children so much. I pray for them and I pray that God give me the grace and courage to let go and trust in His plan.  It is SO hard!!! Each of my children have their own trials. The oldest seems to have the most and unfortunately struggles with alcohol abuse as well. She won't admit it and claims that it is not a problem, but as a mother I disagree. Yesterday she disowned me. She never wants to see me again. And quite frankly, part of me is somewhat relieved because I think whew, I get to get off the roller coaster for a while ... but my heart is heavy with sadness and worry and that is where I struggle.  Intellectually my faith tells me that this is all part of Gods plan and that He has everything in control. Emotionally I am a wreck and I am worried ... not just for her but for all three of my children who seem to be going through very hard times ... they are all single moms, raising these kids on their own - my husband and i are there for them and help them as much as we possibly can with out doing it FOR them.  One day I am the greatest mom ever (usually when I have done what they want) the next day I am the worst mom ever (usually when I have said no).  Sometimes I don't even know what I said to trip the switch.  I just know that my heart feels like it wants to climb out of my chest - and I ask God ... is this what He wants from me? Is this how it is suppose to feel everyday? If so, then O.K., - I would gladly feel this -  just please let me see some kind of happiness in them - but I don't .... I feel so alone! I am so scared that they are lost! They know God, I raised them to know and believe in Him. But they don't follow Him right now ... They need prayer!!!! I know there are people in far worse situations than mine, who need prayer far more than me.  Maybe there is someone out there who has made it through this with their children and can offer some encouragement to me or can give me some advice on how to Let Go and Let God, cause that is what I really need.  Thank you for your time, I appreciate just being able to vent! God bless you.

Debe

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