Is anyone else having a challenge of doing things scriptural, verses what the secular world says. As in scripture says to put others before me whereas the secular world says put me first. I know what is right, just wondering if others may struggle with this. And how do we mourn the loss of ourselves without sinking into depression? How do we have joy in the midst of our trials and tribulations? It seems that as time passes my patience doesn't hurt as much, (must be experience), but still everyday I start wearing down where my patience begins to hurt a little and I am struggling not to let it be seen. I spend a lot of time in prayer and in the word, that is the only way I have the strength to do this, putting myself aside. But as a faulty human being, I am still in a struggle and seek like minded individuals who understand. May God bless all those who are loving their loved ones to the best of their ability.
—Deuteronomy 31:8
Thank you Llama, for your strength and courage. And delightfulness . Love the verse.So true, So true. May God rain blessings upon you.
Its unfortunate Veronica that medicare and even a lot of people in this world today doesn't value human life. But Jesus does. Much prayer and care for you. May God bless!
"For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us."
Romans 8:18
I will keep you in my prayers, hang in there Dear one. I so hope you get some relief soon.
Andi, I am so glad you are gaining an understanding of things and that you are getting some release. It is a difficult thing and I think at times we all have to fight that reverting back to being scared little girls. It is great that you find your strength in Jesus. Knowing the Lord alone is truly our only help and strength. I continue to pray for you and am proud you are acknowledging what you are. May God continue to bless you in your growth.
And along that line of thinking, I truly believe it’s important too, to remind ourselves of our human nature and learn to forgive our weaknesses. Sometimes I catch myself feeling very guilty or even angry, or frustrated, or simply..done...! Then I realize, God who knows me better than I know myself, is probably looking at me with the most loving eyes imaginable! Knowing All I’m facing & also all I’m giving, knowing my weaknesses and also the strength that has grown in my heart and spirit through this experience; and also knowing my mom’s situation, which is incredibly hard.
As I’m being constantly tested, I’m also constantly encouraged and forgiven by Him! And I know without the shadow of a doubt that I’m constantly blessed..
If He is so understanding, why am I so intolerant? Forgive yourself, forgive your mom..TODAY. Tomorrow is work for another day, and if you’ve to forgive again, do it again. That doesn’t make you any lesser of a person or a Christian, on the contrary. Sometimes and in some situations in life we aren’t able to sign up for a permanent “fix”. It’s an everyday job, and that really makes it so much more meritorious as Christian.
May God continue to bless you.
May the peace of God and His comfort fill you now.
“Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times?
Jesus said unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven”.
I believe this applies to self forgiveness too, as we know our journey is a journey of love. And even more to our parents! who gave us life and love us...their way, it’s still love.
Jesus became a man precisely to understand our nature. He knows we need forgiveness..seventy times times seven!
A caregiver is tested as a Christian and simply as a human being many times during a day!
A child of a mother or father with a troubled mind is tested all life!
So, if we know we are trying to do what is right, our falls are part of that journey, and God knows it. He knows our intent, knows where, when and why we fall short. But He is there to receive our sincere, tired and troubled hearts and forgive..seventy times times seven!
For all of us carrying the heavy burden of GUILT, keep that in mind. ...Seventy times times seven...not as permission to sin, but as a hope to know we will always count on His open arms, even if we have trouble opening ours to others or to ourselves. He will teach us how, every day.
Dear Smeshque, Andi, Llama and all, we are Children of the most compassionate heart, if we have a tiny bit of that same compassion in ours to give to ourselves and to others, we will be able to navigate through the most troubled waters in the sea of life!
May He bless us today, and every day of our life!
Isn’t it wonderful to know we all are loved and accepted exactly as we are? It amazes me. It enables me to keep going and fuels me, even in my darkest times.
Don’t let guilt take over and cloud your faith! Every day, every minute is a priceless opportunity to forgive and receive forgiveness.
God has wonderful ways to make himself present, let me tell you, I also needed to remember that He is always ready to forgive..seventy times seven times! As we should be too. He put that thought in my mind today and helped me share it here for us His children in need to remember that we all deserve mercy and acceptance, and He is ALWAYS ready and willing to give it to us.
Thank you Lord, for the wonders you work in us and through us!!
Rosses it is always great when you write.
Llama- Thank you for your kind words towards me, and Ditto to you. Hope you are managing with your pain.
May God bless you all in this season of life, and provide you with all spiritual blessings and physical needs.
We have a difficult job, and we can do it well with HIS help.
Jesus Loves you!
Have a great night.
Hoping those splints are not being too tough on you.
Much prayer and Care! Hang in there.