Friends forgive me

[endure4salvation]

I have changed my life because of my commitment to surrender to the Lordship of Jesus Christ.

I have been healed of the following:

hatred

Satanism

self-abuse

sex addictions

severe clinical depression

attempted suicide

women abuse

using people for my personal gain

alcohol and drug abuse

I could go on, but be assured that I am alive, and full of the joy of the Lord. If you care to read my whole testimony, you can read it below.

But first I want you to know that there are a whole lot of people that have been through a lot more then me and have found release.

Don't beat yourself up, but build yourself up--in the Lord. He loves you and wants to forgive you. Don't listen to the lies of enemies, but cling to the promises of the Lord.

The testimony of Jesus Christ (according to Jake)

I thought I should share the things in my life that have brought me to know God personally through His Son, Jesus Christ. I had a wonderful childhood, always on the move to Colorado, Florida, or one of the lakes in Missouri. When I was fourteen years old, my father, at the time just 42, passed away from a heart attack. It was his first one and I was the one to first discover him. I struggled for a long time to recover from it. At first, I reached out for anything that I could that would make me feel better at that time-- instant personal gratification. I tried drinking alcohol but turned into an alcoholic; a buddy of mine had a neighbor that would supply us with all the free booze we could handle. We all went over there everyday after school to drink and party until it was time to go home. This went on for a long time. The newness of that wore off and the depression came back.

So I turned to taking drugs. It was something new to block out all the pain I felt by being

[artsylady]

Endure:

Wow...........

What an amazing story.

As I was reading your testimony it reminded me of a foster child (boy, now 15) who used to live with us. He still drops by, but he's often mentioned his baby sister who died, and I never until now connected any of his current self-destructive lifestyle to that event, but now it makes so much sense - that he talks about it quite a lot. I never probed or questioned what happened, but I wouldn't doubt he's feeling the same way you did about your dad.

Thank you for sharing that and God bless you. You're an inspiration to myself and others.

[Guest moonrakerbritish]

T---I am actually looking for many responses as I have prayed for a plethora of things on several different aspects throughout my life. My prayers are like a diamond mine, actaully, the prayers are the facets of each diamond, millions of them, three decades worth.

I was hoping I'd find the answers, but I have found none.

I'm beginning to believe you on the story of Elijah...yes, we have to relax in order to hear God speaking to us...good ness, I've been trying to see it all this time, I knew I was right.

The word, you say? My God...he has been speaking to me.

e--I feel your pain. Though I haven't done all that you've done physically, spiritually, I think you and I have the same criminal records.

[endure4salvation]

e--I feel your pain. Though I haven't done all that you've done physically, spiritually, I think you and I have the same criminal records.

Yes, I agree.

I might suggest something that may help you.

Read a few Psalms every day and when you come across a verse or few that really speak to you at that moment, write them down on a piece of paper and read it at least 25 times that day. Just keep it in your pocket.

Some of my favorite ones are:

Psalm 37:7

Psalms 130 & 131

Psalm 46:10

Isaiah 41:10

Matthew 11:28-30

I could go on and on, but you will find some that really speak to you.

Just remember this above all:

Jesus is Lord and He wants to deliver you. He is willing and able.....are you?

[sagz4Christ]

e--I feel your pain. Though I haven't done all that you've done physically, spiritually, I think you and I have the same criminal records.

Yes, I agree.

I might suggest something that may help you.

Read a few Psalms every day and when you come across a verse or few that really speak to you at that moment, write them down on a piece of paper and read it at least 25 times that day. Just keep it in your pocket.

Some of my favorite ones are:

Psalm 37:7

Psalms 130 & 131

Psalm 46:10

Isaiah 41:10

Matthew 11:28-30

I could go on and on, but you will find some that really speak to you.

Just remember this above all:

Jesus is Lord and He wants to deliver you. He is willing and able.....are you?

Jake, I really love that verse!

I posted something on it last night in Absolutely Positive if you want to check it out. But I think you are spot on with your post!

[endure4salvation]

Endure:

Wow...........

What an amazing story.

As I was reading your testimony it reminded me of a foster child (boy, now 15) who used to live with us. He still drops by, but he's often mentioned his baby sister who died, and I never until now connected any of his current self-destructive lifestyle to that event, but now it makes so much sense - that he talks about it quite a lot. I never probed or questioned what happened, but I wouldn't doubt he's feeling the same way you did about your dad.

Thank you for sharing that and God bless you. You're an inspiration to myself and others.

If you know of any people that would be encouraged by my testimony, feel free to use it for God's glory.

It ain't mine to do anything with!

Thank you so much for your kind words, they mean a lot to me. I know that God will use me to give encouragement to those who feel like they have no reason to be encouraged. There are no excuses anymore.....just joy and peace from God~

And He even saw fit to give me a BEAUTIFUL and TENDERHEARTED wife!!!

Keisha and I were married just over a month ago...August 23rd. She is the most beautiful bride since Eve in the Garden of Eden!!!

Here is a link to some pictures of us.

THANK YOU, JESUS!!!!

(oh, and if you want to, anybody here can email me anytime you want...

justjakefox@hotmail.com

[Guest moonrakerbritish]

e---bless you for helping me see the light. I do read Psalms very often, and I'll be a monkey's uncle if they don't relate to me completely, a whole lot of them.

Now I know for sure that they relate to me completely, because I used to wonder whether or not they actually did, or if I was just being emotionally meldromatic (as my mother has always been seduced into believeving by my father), but now I know--and the situation has finally been resolved--they do.

I will do as you said and find a Psalm to put in my pocket to say 25 times a day.

Bless you sir.

[Adstar]

:il: I will be praying for you moonracker. Blessings to you also endure4salvation Your testimony is an inspiration :t3:

All Praise The Ancient Of Days

[refugepsa91]

Moon....I say this with love...but are you really hyper...I guess what I mean to say are you always moving..thinking...doing at high speed? I guess I ask this because when I read your posts I felt like you were a fast mover...am I making sense?....You got some good advice to "be still" like Elijah....can't remember who posted that off hand..but to whoever you were

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.

<>John 14:27

And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. <> Philippians 4:7

I will pray for you! :il:

Love and Blessings,

Angel H.

Ps....great testimony endure :il: what an inspiration

[artsylady]

Endure:

I will definitely keep you in mind the next time my young friend drops by. I will mention your story if and when the moment seems right to do so, and maybe, with your permission, give him your email address? If that happens, I'll email you first though to let you know what's going on.

Great pics. Your wife is very pretty and what a cool name!

Your mom must be so proud of you now.

Congratulations!