Looking for a reason

[Scarletprayers]

Thanks SP!

Have just got back from the doctors. Have just been told that my medical condition is untreatable.

No need to tell anyone how I am feeling!

Well your Doctor doesn't know God, He's the GREAT Physician.............................!

[Guest Biblicist]

Afal,

Good morning! What a blessing that we have each other, yes? I'm so glad that you are part of our Worthy family.

How about if you share one wonderful thing about your life?

Tell us when you accepted Christ as your saviour, please.

Blessings,

Bibs

[Afal]

Thank you Bibs for saying that you are glad that I am part of the Worthy family. That is such a kind thing to say!

I accepted Christ as my Saviour in August 1978.

[ColleenLovesMischief]

Then God put someone in my path that I would fall in love with.

Forgive me if I have misunderstood you, but are you saying that by falling in love with a guy you no longer feel suicidal?

No I mistyped that one. I eventually fell in love with this man. It was his friendship that began to bring me to a more controlable level. And I am not on medications anymore either. I do still have my difficult days. I would never try to say that I don't. But with Gods help I have been able to gain some control over those days. I still spend a lot of tired time and some days wonder how I am going to get out of bed. I always manage to take care of the kids no matter how I'm feeling. No it wasn't falling in love that brought the control, but it was really a nice plus. And how are you this morning my brother?

[Guest Biblicist]

Thank you Bibs for saying that you are glad that I am part of the Worthy family. That is such a kind thing to say!

I accepted Christ as my Saviour in August 1978.

How old were you? I was saved in August when I was 8 years old. That'd be about the same time. We have almost the same Birthday! Praise the Lord!

Hon, I wouldn't say I was glad you were here if I wasn't. I really mean it, you were a big help to me when I chose my haircut. I truly appreciate that. Even just the fact that you read the thread and responded means a lot to me! You are a friend to me and I care about you.

[WayneB]

And how are you this morning my brother?

Okay...come clean Afal. Either you're a sister OR you have been sneekin' into the Ladies Lounge.

Now...let me be frank. I promise that I'm not just trying to flatter you. I've aleady stated my thoughts before.

What I really like about you is that kindness exudes from your posts. As a servant here, I see all kinds of threads and posts where people argue and debate over silly issues allowing those issues to divide them. They put on a front by presenting themselves to the world as in control, sure of themselves and unwavering in their position. Personally, I think they aren't honest with themselves...which is why I think they like to argue.

You, on the other hand, are very open about your struggle. You try to respond to every person who posts and aren't afraid to ask for clarification when they write something that you don't understand. I think your approach is refreshing and down to earth.

WHICH leads me to something I suggested earlier? Have you considered an avenue of service? Have you considered volunteering? I don't know what's available where you live but many hospitals have great programs, nursing homes or even soup kitchens. There is so many in need...and speaking from experience, serving others takes our minds off ourselves.

BOTTOM LINE: YOU have a lot to offer and there is a lot of work that needs to be done.

[Afal]

And how are you this morning my brother?

Okay...come clean Afal. Either you're a sister OR you have been sneekin' into the Ladies Lounge.

Well, all that I am willing to say on that one is that last time that I looked, I was DEFINITELY a lady!!!

Thank you for the nice things that you say about my posting 'style'. I am what I am. However, thank you for bringing my attention to something that I don't easily see myself.

I do do some volunteer work. I didn't say about that before because I didn't want to 'sing my own praises' or appear to do that. Sometimes, it is only through helping others that I feel my life has any worth at all.

Bib! - If I tell you that, then everybody will know how OLD I am (and we don't want that to happen, do we?!). Suffice to say, I was more than 8!!!

Bib - I believe you when you say that you are glad that I am here! So am I! My problem is that I just can't imagine people being glad that I am here! This idea is so new to me!

Godslove26 - Thanks for the clarification!

Thanks for all the replies. It has made my day a little brighter knowing that people DO care!!!!

[Scarletprayers]

I think you would probably find that there are a few of us here that are surprised when someone likes something we say, or misses us when we are gone.

[onetiggerroo]

Afal, the sun is shining outside my home today...I thought of you...

I looked over at my flower bed, which needs some weeding done, and in the middle of it was the most beautiful and fragrant red rose...I prayed for you.

There is this little bird, that when it was first beginning to fly landed on my front porch while I was sitting there. The momma bird was frantically telling the little bird to beware of humans. The little bird obeyed its momma, until it could fly better. It still comes to visit me when I am on my front porch. You see, the LORD is like this with us...I sat there patiently waiting for the little bird to move on, and didn't bother it, until it was able to fly away. It built up the relationship between us. The little bird knows that I will not harm it. I get tickled now when it comes bearing me gifts... it leaves little bugs, and an occasional slug, on my porch...a peace offering. I'm so glad we don't have any outside cats, that would have devoured it..we used to have outside cats, they were all strays... but they have all found new homes. Praise the LORD! Everytime I see this little bird, I am reminded that if the LORD watches over these little birds, how much more HE loves us! And I see HIM, in everything that surrounds me...more and more each day!

Don't give up on yourself...and look at the little things that the LORD is doing in your life. HE has put you here among Christians that love you and want only the best for you. It is a small thing, but it can be a big thing, when you see it through HIS EYES! HE loves you, girlee...don't forget that!

[WayneB]

Sometimes, it is only through helping others that I feel my life has any worth at all.

Exactly!! I work with inmates on Monday nights. Most Mondays, after a long day in the office, I have to push myself to get up out of my chair and go into the jail. I go with a "Jonah" attitude. On the other hand, there has NOT been one time in the 7 years that I've been doing this that I came home dragging. Afterwards, I am always energized and feel blessed...so much so that I don't get to bed before midnight! I have come to realize that doing ministry work (or volunteer work) is more for us than for those we do it for.

By the way...it ain't braggin' to share what the Lord does through you. ...as long as we give the glory to God!