Christina

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Gracias Mucho Grande -

Too True - I think we all are to some degree. That's what I have to give....

MD - MEEEEEEE, TOOOOOOOOO!! I'd appreciate any prayers in that direction!

Hey Mr. D - (or M.D. - is the doctor in the house)? Thank you for that - it is so true! It's all just daily stuff we need to get through, but apparently it's important or God wouldn't give us needs to be met daily! Like watching the strokes of a paintbrush - they all look the same and routine, but each finished picture is very different! The daily stuff fills the canvasses of our life. Thankfully, the Lord has returned this little spark of anticipating excitement to my heart like something wonderful and joyous is just around the corner. It's so unlike me to have real serious issues in my life and be light and joyous - it can only be the Lord. Seriously - it feels like a little kid the night before Christmas. I just feel like the Lord is about to do something really wonderful in my life! Either way - the peace means so much - I'll take it with great thanks! I just wish I could share this peace and joy with everybody who needs it!

I've been out of work for a few weeks, but that sounds about right! Hang in there -

I hope things are going awesome at work for you -

Hi Sister - You are welcome!! My pleasure. It just amazes me how many of us are unemployed. Until I was, I had heard it, maybe knew one or two who were, but even they had an employed spouse. But now I see how many of us there are, and it just breaks my heart. I would like to do something as a ministry in this area when I have my feet back on the ground - haven't figured out what yet. For now I can pray!!! Take care & God Bless!

Nubava - Luv, Love, LOVE! your photo. Is it the GRE? You have my empathy!! I had to walk in and take it blind because I applied for a grad assistant position and was first runner up when a girl dropped out. I hadn't planned to go to grad school if I didn't get an assistant-ship because of the money. So it was NOT pretty when she dropped out and I had one week to test and drop in her place! amazing they let me in the program with my test score, and still gave me the assistant-ship. But it's a small university and a communications program. Anyways - I told you all that to tell you this - You have my prayers and ears! Let me know how it goes for you - I bet you are doing better than you think? What program are you applying for? God Bless -

Mr D - What was it we used to say as kids, 'Say it, don't spray it?' Your prayers are adequate and much appreciated, (you nut)! Signing off for now -

Hi Sister - (I tried shortening your name to initials, but I like 'Sister' better; I hope you don't mind if I shorten it in my responses)? The more I read the things you have to say, the more I get encouraged and just get a great feeling about you. (Not to insinuate that I am a discerner or anything. I don't have gifts, except a love to pray for others). I pray with all my heart the Lord opens doors for you soon. It sure seems to me like you belong in the mission field, (isn't that where you said elsewhere you were headed when you lost your job?), but the Lord would probably say the whole earth is a mission field. I just think the earth is a better place with you and the other encouraging Christians I've met here in it. God Bless -

Amber - You and your family are in my prayers, too. Hang in there, sweetie and please post if you need another dose of group prayer! God Bless -

Sister In Christ - I'm sorry there's no word yet; you are definately on my prayer list! But again, I'm so thankful you posted! Your faith and courage are uplifting and a good reminder. Praise God for your sweet spirit - a beacon of light!

Mr. D - Sure, I still want to be like you - on the inside! Life is confusing enough... :) I hope your new job is going well! Rock on - I find out if I get unemployment benefits tomorrow - well, at least they are having a 'hearing' about it tomorrow - so please remember me in your prayers. Also - I woke up to the news that my lease-to-own renters are moving out the end of June, and not buying my house. This could be good news - I have a realtor on board with good reports and hopefully good connections. Or it could get scary if it's not sold & I don't get unempl or have a job by the end of June. So I'm a tight-rope walker these days - I guess we all are... but any prayers for a safe passage or a BIG net these next few days and weeks would be greatly appreciated! God Bless!

Does that mean you got a job today, SisterInChrist? I'm glad you posted today - it is very encouraging reading! God Bless -

D - OOPS! I guess I had your gender wrong, too - I'm sorry! That explains your Men In Black pic, huh? Will miss my girlfriend, but still think you are great -

Thank you both - I think I kind of panic every now and then & being alone can make it look magnified sometimes? You both are in my prayers - I love to pray for people and I certainly have the time right now... God Bless - (The song 'I Find Rest In You' is now running through my head - thank you for your kindness)!

Hi - Is there anybody out there?? Hello - I'm one of the newly unhappily unemployed and now I just found out that my unemployment benefits may be rejected. In the last few years I've been emerging from the darkest (and longest) period of my life and I'm really concerned this news means I'm heading into another one. It's confusing because I'd been gratefully enjoying such peace from the Lord the last few months, and this news has put some ripples in that peace. I'm concerned because I have trouble hearing from the Lord and properly interpreting things I think I do hear. I pray that if anyone has any ability to hear and interpret from the Lord, that they pray on my behalf and please ask Him 1) if he is unhappy with me, 2) will He mercifully spare me another dark period, 3) if there is a good employment fit for me out there, 4) will that once-promised fiscal help will come through soon? And - What does He want me to do? If there is another dark period ahead - Please let me know so I can prepare myself and my faith-life for it. To anyone reading this, I would appreciate your prayers. Thank you & may God Bless You! Christina _________________ In Christ - Christina Be still and know that I am God. Psalm 46:10

That's probably just to hold your heart... (PS - My closet has 3 different sizes, and it's not for my heart size...) I don't know what time zone you are in, but you're probably on your way to get your beauty sleep for tomorrow!! Pleasant dreams, Dreamster - I (am and) wll be praying for you on your first day!!!

Praise God!!!!! I am so excited for you!!!!! :) :) :) :) Yay!!!!! That is so cool - A job with more to come, a friend with money to share (and an ability to cook)!! You are loved!! Bless You!! I am so happy for you (confetti, confetti, ballons, noisemakers, bubbles, more confetti & someone to clean it all up)!! You gave me such comfort last night - thank you & I am SO happy you got your answer!!! You really are there for everybody - even when you're plate is full. I hope to be more like you - my friend! May God Continue To Bless You (And I Pray You Really Enjoy It)!!

PLEASE HELP AND PRAY!!! by Christina Today at 7:05 pm Hello - I'm one of the newly unhappily unemployed and now I just found out that my unemployment benefits may be rejected. In the last few years I've been emerging from the darkest (and longest) period of my life and I'm really concerned this news means I'm heading into another one. It's confusing because I'd been gratefully enjoying such peace from the Lord the last few months, and this news has put some ripples in that peace. I'm concerned because I have trouble hearing from the Lord and properly interpreting things I think I do hear. I pray that if anyone has any ability to hear and interpret from the Lord, that they pray on my behalf and please ask Him 1) if he is unhappy with me, 2) will He mercifully spare me another dark period, 3) if there is a good employment fit for me out there, 4) will that once-promised fiscal help will come through soon? And - What does He want me to do? If there is another dark period ahead - Please let me know so I can prepare myself and my faith-life for it. To anyone reading this, I would appreciate your prayers. Thank you & may God Bless You! Christina

Praise God!! Thank you for letting us know. Your family is still in my prayers. Maybe the Lord will use this to turn your husband to Him? He can break through stubbornness. God Bless

Juewls - God Bless You - it's not frivolous. Our bodies are the Lord's temples, right? (1 Cor 6:19). But the same thing goes for smoking, too. When I quit smoking I gained 15 pounds - I started smoking again exactly because I had gained this weight and instead gained 10 more! When I quit smoking again (the last time) - I gained another 15 pounds! Please don't bank on smoking as an appetite suppressant. I don't remember how many pounds a stone is - but I will never forget the feeling of that kind of weight gain! It can attack you on all fronts - physically, socially, emotionally, spiritually, romantically - I probably don't need to go on. It's another opportunity for Satan to mess with us and make us think - how much of this is the sin of pride and how much is a healthy level of self-care? I had a really tough time losing that weight and tried everything, and I remember feeling a little abandoned by the Lord. After all - isn't quitting smoking a Christ-like decision and very difficult to do - and this is the reward? I remember feeling like I'd rather be a smoker than be overweight. I would give in to food-thoughts or rationalize that it wasn't enough food to gain, or I'll exercise it off later, etc - and feel even worse about my standing as a Christian because I couldn't stay strong. I pray those thoughts leave you if you are experiencing them! Remember these are the typical traps Satan uses with weight gain - particularly with women, particularly in today's world, and particularly as we... ahem, move forward on the age spectrum. Please avoid these pitfalls and don't let Satan play with your head, heart and faith. Find out from your doctor what exercise is appropriate for your health conditions, (maybe swimming?), get the doc's approval on an eating plan, and see if the doc has any advice or options for you. I checked my metabolism rate, and did a peri-menapause test (early onset - that's how I found out I was in early onset at 36)! The biggest thing is don't let your weight consume your every thoughts!! Make your (wise) choices and then STOP your brain from wandering & try to put yourself on auto weight-loss pilot. Pray for your special way to lose to be revealed. My way (as I learned - FINALLY) was not to talk about it or think about it too much, or buy every book and plan, but just do it, and focus on something else while my body burned the fat. For me - I ate basically the same thing every day with one day a week eating what I wanted within reason. I didn't tell anyone and when people started noticing, I played it down as long as I could so not to overbuild it up in my mind. I walked - eventually for a couple hours a day when I could. My sister needed a buddy and accountability partner. They talked about it frequently, exchange recipes and joined a program together, exercised together. She let everyone know what she is doing and her kids learned to cook meals several nights a week to help her stay strong. But she stopped letting it consume her every thought, too. A friend did what my sister did, but by herself. I would like to pray for you: Lord, please show Juewl that she is a beautiful jewel in your crown. All are different colors, shapes and ages and all are precious to You. All are strong and can do with You whatever You set in front of them to be done. And have success. Give her realistic goals and lots of small successes to help her reach a weight where she feels comfortable without being excessive in either direction. Reveal to her the way that will work for her. Move Satan behind her in this endeavour, Lord. In Jesus' name - Amen God bless you and chin(s) up! This is temporary and you can do it! But please don't be hard on yourself - the world will be hard enough on you!

Lord God - Please intervene for this family as only You can do - I pray you speak the words to him that will make sense to him and will get past Satan's loud accusing tone. Be with this family, Lord and I pray you reach him now Lord. Please turn this terrifying time into an opportunity for Your glory. In Jesus' name - Amen Payer warriors, unite and pray for this family - tell everyone you know to pray. Love and prayers to you Ditte3 - Godspeed!

God bless you all. Just being able to have this forum and to be able to relate together, pray together and build each other up is so amazing to me! God is good! We could pass by each other in the street and never know it - but we are connected in this world by a golden thread from the Lord that enables us to love our faceless brethen and share thier joys and help carry their miseries. I'm overwhelmed, Lord - thank you for this forum. Once again I pray to You for those of us who are wholly dependant on You and Your good mercy, Lord. I pray for Dreamster, Lord. Put her testimony in the Win column, Lord. I pray you bring her through soon, and thank you for the peace you've given her in the meantime. I pray for True Flight and the rest of your children who are looking for work. Praise for Princess Delia - your story is so encouraging! In Jesus' name - Amen.