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[WishfulThinking123]

Yes, very :) That book sounds interesting, I think I've heard of it before.

 

[VioletButterfly]

But as for me, I watch in hope for the Lord, I wait for God my Savior, my God will hear me. - Micah 7:7

 

[VioletButterfly]

@SheilaKathy - I can absolutely relate to how you are feeling per what you noted in your post. So much uncertainty these days. I turn to God in these times and look for Bible verses that are reassuring and comforting. I am very thankful for the woman I met in Al Anon who gave me a copy of Jesus Calling as well. God has reached down and into my life in so many wonderful ways. I am so blessed. I have to remember that when things are tough. His love never fails. Praying for you. VB

 

[Changing4Best]

Thanks. I have another problem too. There is this man who moved into our building and he is always making sex jokes. I try to ignore him, but a lot of them are being said at my expense. Today I wisecracked him back on one of them, not knowing what else to do. I should not have. He of course took what I said and ran with it, making the situation 10 times worse! I don't know what got into me! I should have ignored him. Even one of my friends who is a devout Christian cut in right before I wisecracked the guy back and said, "Sheila, don't let him get to you." or words to that affect. Oh how I wish I had listened, but the wisecrack answer was already on my lips and slipped out before I really had a chance to think about it! I guess, back in the old days, before I was a Christian, I would have said exactly what I'd said to him today, and more! In other words, I backslid. I'm upset with myself.

I too belong to a 12 Step group. Overeaters Anonymous. It has helped me a lot in the last 11 months that I have been participating. I need to write to my Sponsor about this too.... @VioletButterfly.

 

[The Albatross]

I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go;
I will counsel you with my loving eye on you. (Psalm 32:8)

 

[VioletButterfly]

"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

 

[VioletButterfly]

@SheilaKathy - I hope you were able to reach your sponsor for support. I have been in your shoes. That man sounds like a real 11 yr old brat who is too afraid to grow up.

I feel that you already know this, but sometimes it helps to hear/see it... God is with us always and in all circumstances, and He protects us - we are covered. Sending prayers and a cup of self-compassion your way. He will use this for good in your life. :hug:

 

[Changing4Best]

Thanks.

 

[The Albatross]

Okay so deadline for joining the PC is Saturday or Sunday. Group will start provided participants have received their materials, shortly thereafter.

Looking over her material this one is a possible "next"... if we get that far: Uninvited: Living Loved When You Feel Less Than, Left Out and Lonely by Lysa TerKeurst

 

[TiffanyBlueandYou]

Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.

Hebrews 11:1 NIV

 

[Changing4Best]

I need prayers, I feel like I am getting an ulcer or something. I take 2 stomach medicines, but ever since I have been taking enteric coated aspirin (for blood clots) and this new medicine for osteoporosis, my stomach has slowly been getting worse and worse. That last medicine is caustic, even though I only take it once a week. However, every other medicine I have tried for the condition has been troublesome in some way or other. I just don't know what to do. I am running out of medicines to try!

Also, there is this man who has moved into our building who is a joker/ degrader. He is always making sex jokes and makes up stories about me and also this one other guy, accusing him of being a "home-wrecker" and saying things about me that are untrue. He even went so far as to tell our building manager that I am getting married, (NOT!) and so I had to write him a note and explain that this new tenant is a joker and that I am not getting married (like, No! I am not moving out, and NO! A husband is not moving in!!) I have no clue what this mean man will do next, but I am sure he has something up his sleeve.

It is no wonder I feel like I am getting an ulcer, what with all this stress AND the medicines. I suppose I should go see my Dr. but that costs $$$ which I don't have a lot of. And who knows what Washington is up to, what with all these budget cuts and cuts to all the "domestic programs" that I depend upon....

 

[The Albatross]

Prayers on the way Sheila to you.

A Living Sacrifice
"12 Therefore, I urge you brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. 2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is F — his good, pleasing and perfect will." ~ Romans 12:1-2 NIV