SCGirlyGrl

Hi Everyone! I need to share this with y'all. For the past couple of months, I have been feeling really discouraged. I have someone in my life who just doesn't care about me, and has been mistreating me. Unfortunately for me, the person is my supervisor. I have been praying to God and asking Him, do you not see what is going on here? There just seemed to be no answer and every day seemed to be a struggle. Well, my family and I took a vacation to the beach. I told God before I left that I needed a sign from Him, that He heard me and saw what was going on, or if He even really cared at all. I woke up early Tuesday morning, and went for a walk on the beach. About 500 feet from shore, there was a school of dolphins swimming and having a blast. They were spinning and showing off. I stood there and watched just struck by the sheer beauty of it all. A man was running on the beach and ran right in front of me. I looked down and saw his footprints in the sand. The poem foot prints came to my mind. The Lord spoke to me and let me know that He did see me and what was going on. Be encouraged. If you are in a difficult situation, God does see you and your circumstances!

Thanks Girls! Y'all are the best.

I totally agree with C. Also, as Christians when we get save (at least in the area where I live) people get scared that God is going to send them to Africa to swat flies (from what I hear we should be so lucky I hear great things are going on over there), but I digress. We think that God is going to make us do something that we detest. God doesn't work like that. He wants us to do what He created us to do, and it will be something that we love to do. We should strive to get to the point where God's heart and our heart are the same. What is your passion? What are you good at? What do you desire to do that you can use to gloriy God? These are just my thoughts. I hoped they helped.

Thanks Y'all! I really appreciate it and need your prayers now! I'm trying to look at the big picture!

Please pray for me y'all! There are some issues I have. If anyone has a Word that would be great. Thanks Y'all!

That is so awesome! Praise the Lord...he is so good to his children!

Father, In the name of Jesus, I pray for my sister. God, you are the creator and maker of our bodies. You know every single cell, every membrane, every bone, every muscle better than any doctor or nurse every could because you created them. Jesus, you know how things are supposed to work in our bodies. I ask that you remove these cells that are there illegally in her because you did not put them there. I speak to that cervix that there will be no cancer or disease there. satan, you have to flee from this sister's body. She has been washed by the blood of the lamb, the son of God, Jesus Christ of Nazareth, and you are not allowed to be there. I pray for every joint in her body, her feet, her back. I command that there will be no pain, no discomfort, no disc slipping, no feet that refuse to fusion. There will be a trip for this sister, she will go back to africa. The enemy can't stop her mission. he can try, but God has the final victory in this situation. There is much work to be done, and satan is fearful...Yes, he's attacking your body to get the focus off of Christ, and on to your pain. He doesn't want you to continue...he's scared like a chicken because he knows you are going to win souls into God's kingdom, you're going to break down strongholds, you're going to deliver people out of oppression and bondage. Even your name he's scared of...Steady Gaze....he knows that is so accurate for you...and what a name it is because your focus is straight and true. God, give this sister the wisdom and guidance she needs. Divine healing for her body that is what we ask in the name of the one and only Jesus Christ. Amen.

HONEY------IT'S HIM THAT DIDN'T MEASURE UP TO YOU!!!! He's the looser in this, not you!

I'm gonna start this off with a quote from my momma that I think is so appropriate to this situation: WHEN SOMEONE SHOWS YOU WHO THEY ARE, BELIEVE THEM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! CB...this guy is mentally and emotionally unstable. Until he deals with the issues of his abuse, I mean REALLY deal with them, he is not going to be good for anyone. People who do not deal with abuse issues on any level CAN have varying emotions. They can play cute and nice and all that one minute, and that minute can last a long time. Then, they flip. They have so much anger pent up inside of them, and they don't know what to do with it. They get mad easily one minute and flip out. It doesn't matter who it is, who they're hurting...they hurt others because they're hurting themselves, and they're trying to make the pain go away. It could be that he's projecting on you, what he feels about himself because of the abuse, and what it's done to you. It could also be a generational cycle. He could be repeating what he saw his father or father figure do. You never know. Yes, it hurts, a lot. BUT, do not let that man dictate to you who you are anymore. He's said his piece. Wheather he did it one way or another is really irrelevant. What he's done is what he's done. You should NEVER be willing to put up with the addictions, promiscuity and things like that. That is not right. The man is not your husband, it is not your place to stand beside him while he tries to sort out his messed up life. It seems to me like this man was on a mission from the enemy, and not from God. If you are seeking God, and praying for a Godly mate, the Lord will not give you someone who is the complete opposite of what HE wants for you. Consider it a blessing that this happened now instead of after you were married. Immagine what a mess that would've been. Imagine how it would have affected your child. PRAISE THE LORD you are free from this girl. Cry, grieve, get it all out. Meet with your pastor for counseling, do what YOU need to do to get yourself on the path to recovery.

CB, often times that is the beginning of the healing process, just to let it all out. Once you can verbalize all that is pent up inside you, you can begin to deal with it. I can understand in many ways where you are comming from. I dated a guy for 3 years. He professed he loved me, he was active in church. Yet, I wasn't good enough for him. I wasn't enough for him. He would tell me that I was ugly, and then turn around and say he wanted to marry me. He didn't mind having me do sexual things to him, and he would tell me I was pretty during that, but after it was over, he would tell me that it was my fault, that he had sinned. He couldn't be with a woman who was weak spiritually as I was, he wasn't going to carry me around, etc. Yet, I kept doing it because I craved those times when he told me I was beautiful. CB, I tell you all of that to say that I understand in many ways where you are coming from. I agree with the ladies on here. You need to RUN, and RUN FAST away from this man. It's not about what he did or didn't do. It's about YOU. It's about you comming to the father and letting him heal your heart and your spirit. It's about you seeing who you are, and how he created you, and accepting that and loving what makes you u. I still have times that I struggle with that. I have a hard time seeing what others see in me, and I know that part of it is the mind trip that guy sent me on. Yet, the Lord is good, and one day I was in the grocery store, and I picked up an orchid to take home with me. A guy told me that the plant was glad to be going home with me. I looked at him like he was a freak. I turned my head back to the plant, and for a split second, the Lord allowed me to see how radiant it was when I touched it. It glowed. The Lord used that to show me how I radiated to others, and others are glad to be around me and near me. You have so much beauty inside of you. Focus on the Lord and allow Him to be the lover of your soul and bring that out in you. When the right man comes along for you, he will pick up in the flesh, and continue to bring out the best in you as a woman. There are hard times in love, but it's not supposed to be abusive like that. It's not supposed to tear down your self esteem and make you feel bad. God will honor your faithfulness to him. I hope I wasn't to long winded, and that what I've said has been a help to you.

Father, In the name of Jesus, we pray for JBS's father. You know what is going on, and you are our healer. I pray that you will touch his body in the area that needs it, you alone know our bodies better than any doctor, or specialist. I ask that you give this family peace that passes all understanding during this time. In the Name of Jesus Amen!

Praise the Lord...He is such a good God....

I agree with Lola...sometimes God puts us in positions that our flesh doesn't like so we can grow and learn.

You WILL make it through this! The Lord is lining something up for you. It will happen....God is taking care of it all in HIS good timing. I will pray for you sister. Love in Christ.

Excellent word! Yes, we have been talking on here about how it seems the Lord is comming back so soon.

YES!!!!! Praise the Lord, our God is so good!!!!!!!!!

I know exactly how you feel. I went through that when my dad passed away. The Lord loves you so much!!!! Death comes not from God, but from the enemy. The devil comes to kill, steal and destroy, but Jesus came that we may have life to the full. Death never entered the picture until Adam and Eve sinned. The Lord first created man to live and walk with him forever. Cry out to God and tell Him exactly how you feel, verbally, because He already knows. It's no suprise to Him. Do not give the devil the victory in this situation. It's harder to get back on track once you have slipped. I've been there, and when your emotions are involved, it makes it so much harder. It's your emotions that are ruling now, not your Sprit Man. Your spirit still wants to be intimate with God. Your emotions are going through turmoil. People go through 5 stages of grief (I borrowed the states from online, but here they are): 1-Denial-"this can't be happening to me", looking for the former spouse in familia places, or if it is death, setting the table for the person or acting as if they are still in living there. No crying. Not accepting or even acknowledging the loss. 2-Anger-"why me?", feelings of wanting to fight back or get even with spouse of [color:e5e3=blue! important][color:e5e3=blue! important]divorce , for death, anger at the deceased, blaming them for leaving. 3-Bargaining-bargaining often takes place before the loss. Attempting to make deals with the [color:e5e3=blue! important][color:e5e3=blue! important]spouse who is leaving, or attempting to make deals with God to stop or change the loss. Begging, wishing, praying for them to come back. 4-[color:e5e3=blue! important][color:e5e3=blue! important]Depression-overwhelming feelings of hopelessness, frustration, bitterness, self pity, mourning loss of person as well as the hopes, dreams and plans for the future. Feeling lack of control, feeling numb. 5-Acceptance-there is a difference between resignation and acceptance. You have to accept the loss, not just try to bear it quietly. Realization that it takes two to make or break a [color:e5e3=blue! important][color:e5e3=blue! important]marriage. Realization that the person is gone (in death) that it is not their fault, they didn't leave you on purpose. (even in cases of suicide, often the deceased person, was not in their right frame of mind) Finding the good that can come out of the [color:e5e3=blue! important][color:e5e3=blue! important]pain of loss, finding comfort and healing. Our goals turn toward personal growth. Stay with fond memories of person. I would encourage you to find a Christian counselor like your Pastor to help you through the grief. God loves you so very much! Don't give up on Him! Father, in the name of Jesus, I pray peace and comfort over your child. May she come out of this valley of time feeling your love and comfort with her. You have promised to never leave nor forsake us, and we are so thanful for that. Send those her way to help her, and allow her to be honest with them. You knew what it was like to experience grief when you lost John. So, Father comfort her as only you can. In the name of Jesus we pray. Amen!

Father, In the name of Jesus, I ask for divine wisdom for Bama. I ask that you will tie all the loose ends together for her in her spirit. I ask that you will annoint her tounge with your words. Jesus, I ask that you grant her a double portion of knowlege and she will begin to see the "big picture" that you are placing in front of her. God, give her the strenth to minister to those that she cares for. Lord, you are faithful and good to your children, and you withhold nothing that is good from your children. I ask these things in the name of your one and only son Jesus Christ. Amen.

Raye, No. God does not consider that marriage. A marriage is between a man and a woman. God brought Eve out of the side of Adam to be His mate, and for Adam to be Eve's mate. God blessed their union, and told them be fruitful and multiply. Man can't multiply with man, nor can woman with woman. The Bible also says that the two will become one flesh, and that occurs in the sexual act between a man and a woman, where you are so close with the other person that you literally are one flesh during the time of intimicy. Women can't be that close to each other in the natural, and neither can a man because it is not a woman's anatomy. It was actually in old biblical law that if a man was found with a man, or a woman found with a woman, both of them were to be put to death because it was such a abomination to the Lord. (The act of homosexuality, NOT the people involved). The world's opinion does not change the fact of what God says. God has final authority over all situations. God destroyed Sodom and Gamorrah (sp?) because of their sins had reached such degration (including the sin of homosexuality). God wants us to have love and relationships in this world, but He wants us to do it the right way. God tells husbands to love their wives as Christ loved the church and gave himself for her. No where in the Bible does it mention same sex marriage. God loves all people, regardless of what they do. However, there are some things that are sacred that must remain so. Marriage is one of them. At the same time, that doesn't give seriously misguided "Bible Thumpers" the right to preach that God Hates (Insert terminology here), or to hate those that are involved in that lifestyle. Christians can take a stand for what is right without being abusive or demeaning to others. I hope this helped. God bless you!

Raye, You have such a precious heart! I can see your care and compassion for others in what you have written above. Yes, you are absolutely right. You have to seperate yourself from things at times because of temptation. I know a lady who used to be an alcoholic and she's a minister now, and she has to ask God for permission to go into resturants or areas with bars because she needs to make sure she's strong enough to face the temptation. You have a sweet sweet heart, and honestly, that may be what is trying to draw you. I mean that by the fact that women are nurturing and you seem to be a nurturing person, and since you missed that when you were little, you are wanting that nurturing from someone. God bless you my sister! He's going to hold your hand every single step of the way.

Raye, I have a question for you. You don't have to answer it on here because it's personal. I was wondering if you've ever been sexually molested. The reason I ask is, I was, and I did struggle with this somewhat. I'd have fleeting thoughts about how that girl looked hot, and I'd check her out, but God has set me free from that. I also have a friend that was molested by a female when she was young, and she struggled with homosexuality, but she too has been set free. I don't understand people. Some of my friends are gay/lesbians. They know that I love them (and I do dearly), but they also know that I don't agree with the active lifestyle. They call me when they need someone who just loves them, when they feel like they've been beat up by the world, and they know that I will be there for them, always. I've had people tell me that it's a sin for me to be around them. I always replied have you done anything wrong today? Then how is your sin different from theirs. Sin is sin. Yes God does say that homosexuality is a sin, but he also said, lying is a sin, lust, gluttoney, pride, envy, murder, dishonoring mom and dad, sex outside of marriage, adultry. I could go on, but my point is, who are we to cast aside someone because of their sins, when we have sins on equal ground in our lives. It's man that lables sin on a "bad" scale, not God. With God it only takes one sin to send you to hell. Yet, God is merciful and gracious. He sent his only son to save us. Even some pastors miss the grace of God because they've never experienced it. God loves you more than you could ever immagine, and He will help you through this. Listen to God, and what God tells you about people, and about who you are. He will help you!

See Dreamster, eventhough I did mistake you for a "she", God got my points in my prayer for you!

Oops! My bad.

Father, In the name of your son Jesus Christ, we come before you to ask for intervention for Dreamster. Father, we pray that you will send her good stead work, and that you will help her money flow to improve. Jesus, you are our source, and you said that you will provide for all of our needs. I ask that you open the flood gates of heaven and let it rain on dreamster. All the good things that you have in store for her. Jesus, I pray that you flood her life with goodness, so she can boldly testify how good you've been to her, you came through for her in her hour of need, like you always do for you children because you are a good God. Yes, Lord you have plans for Dreamster, plans to big for her to see right now. You have shown her bits and pieces, but more is to come. Much more. You are going to lift her up so that you may be glorified through her, and you are going to use her in a mighty way, every where she goes. You are going to expand her territory so she can have more influence, you're going to open doors for her through her work. People are going to say is that our little Dreamster doing all of that, yes, Jesus says (and he chuckles with delight in my spirit) that will be my little Dreamster. Praise you Jesus, you are so awesome and holy and so good. Thank you Jesus!!!!!

Happy Birthday Girl! Hope it was awesome!!!!