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[Changing4Best]

@The Albatross I am praying for you, of course.

 

[Changing4Best]

2 Samuel 22:2-4 New Living Translation (NLT)
2 He (king David) sang:

“The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and my savior;
3 my God is my rock, in whom I find protection.
He is my shield, the power that saves me,
and my place of safety.
He is my refuge, my savior,
the one who saves me from violence.
4 I called on the Lord, who is worthy of praise,
and he saved me from my enemies."

Here in the PTSD Forum and in our lives, it is important to think like this about the violence we have experienced and remember that Jesus can save us from the ravages of it. Our support here between us all and our therapists and Dr.s and friends can help us too. Let us remember that we are not alone!

 

[Changing4Best]

 

[The Albatross]

Sheila you are more steadfast in prayer and devotion than I think I ever can be... sometimes I am so convicted by my sinfulness/flaws/shortcomings... I am speechless/prayer-less.

I try to stay grounded in the Word and works... yet know that without a heart change... works are dead.

 

[The Albatross]

 

[Changing4Best]

@The Albatross I too sometimes falter. I think it is important to do the things that help others too. We all do the best we can. I have my days! I had one yesterday. I felt so inadequate. I was late with my prayers and conflicted by thoughts that did not belong. None of us is perfect! We all fall short of the glory of God. Yet we all also do the best we can do. Some days it does not seem to be enough. As long as we are trying to do something positive, God will fill in and do the rest. Never doubt it. Feel blessed, when you try. That is all we can hope for, my friend.

 

[The Albatross]

I think that for those who have been broken, sometimes many times... it is hard to reach the joy of faith, yet I try... but don't feel blessed, just the flaws. Joy is I think the most illusive thing for people like us.

 

[The Albatross]

I made myself cry by the admission but that's not a bad thing.

 

[Recovery4Me]

@The Albatross Everyone has a special gift (of course you know that). @SheilaKathy 's is a prayer warrior. Yours is in service to others...diligently, countless sacrifices to the point of exhaustion and financial razor's edge...but always giving yourself 102%. I am honored to see so many lovely examples within the body of Christ.

Be not ashamed my luv of what you "think" you should be but be proud of what God made you. *You do not need to speak...He knows your heart - it is on your sleeve. ((((hugs))) praying for you in Jesus's name as well gurl. xxx

@SheilaKathy love the song in post #207

 

[Changing4Best]

1 Corinthians 15:50-55 New Living Translation (NLT)
50 What I am saying, dear brothers and sisters, is that our physical bodies cannot inherit the Kingdom of God. These dying bodies cannot inherit what will last forever.

51 But let me reveal to you a wonderful secret. We will not all die, but we will all be transformed! 52 It will happen in a moment, in the blink of an eye, when the last trumpet is blown. For when the trumpet sounds, those who have died will be raised to live forever. And we who are living will also be transformed. 53 For our dying bodies must be transformed into bodies that will never die; our mortal bodies must be transformed into immortal bodies.

54 Then, when our dying bodies have been transformed into bodies that will never die, this Scripture will be fulfilled:

“Death is swallowed up in victory.
55 O death, where is your victory?
O death, where is your sting?”

 

[Changing4Best]

 

[Changing4Best]

Our church secretary was invited by our pastor to speak before our congregation on the subject of FORGIVENESS. What she shared with the congregation was so wonderful and powerful that I have used it to forgive a lot of people. Sometimes it is to forgive someone who has hurt me on that day, but it can also help you forgive a person who ruined your whole life and sent you down into despair. I have used it to forgive someone who caused me to lose my life's savings which I had invested in buying a 10 room motel. I used it to forgive a good friend of mine who put me in a difficult situation that day. I have used it to forgive members of my family and oh so many folks.

I will do my best to share it here now:

First, think of someone who has hurt you, including yourself. Take a few deep breaths. Imagine that person in front of you. Then pray.

"God, this is your child [Name]. You created them, just like you created me. We are both your children. We all make mistakes. I make mistakes. I choose to forgive, to let go. We all make mistakes. We all have weaknesses. I forgive [Name]. I let go. I let go all the anger, the pain, the resentment, the negative energies and emotions I've been holding. I let go. I choose to release and forgive. God, please bless [Name]. Give them peace and happiness, give them spiritual growth and awareness, give them love, generosity, abundence, and prosperity. Give them forgiveness, mercy, and compassion. God, please bless [Name].

If this is someone who is still in your life, imagine yourself embracing. If it is someone who is no longer in your life, then imagine the two of you walking away from each other in peace.

Be still and let this settle in your heart and soul.

Gently open your eyes.

Take a deep breath.

Now close your eyes again.

Think of someone you have hurt. It could be the same person.

Take a few deep breaths. Imagine that person in front of you. Then pray:

God, this is you child [Name]. They are your child just as I Am your child. We are all still growing and learning. We all make mistakes. I too make mistakes. I too have weaknesses. I forgive myself for these mistakes, and I want the forgiveness of [Name]. I ask for their forgiveness. I ask for their compassion, their tolerance, their patience, their understanding. As I choose to forgive, I ask for their forgiveness. God, please bless, [Name]. Bless them with compassion, and mercy, and a kind loving heart; bless them with love, and generosity, and sweetness, inner healing and inner beauty. Bless them with your Light and love, abundance and prosperity. God, I am grateful for the forgiveness of [Name]. As I choose to forgive, I ask for their forgiveness.

If this is someone who is still in you life, imagine yourself embracing. If it is someone who is no longer in your life, then imagine the two of you turning and walking away from each other in peace.

Pause, and let this settle into your heart and soul. Gently open your eyes.