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[VioletButterfly]

I've been reading and seeing a lot of pain today on the boards today, so I'd like to add the Lord's Prayer for all of us.

"Our Father, Who art in Heaven
Hallowed be Thy name
Thy kingdom come
Thy will be done
On Earth as it is in Heaven
Give us this day our daily bread
And forgive us our trespasses
As we forgive those who trespass against us
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil for Thou are the kingdom, the power, and the glory forever and ever.
Amen"

This is how we say it in my church, but the bible version I found is a bit different. The reference is Matthew 6:9-13

 

[Changing4Best]

Amen!

 

[Deleted member 37474]

So I had a rough last few days. Bad flashbacks on repeat and frustration trying to make sense of or figure out the order of my trauma. So I prayed. I asked God to help me see and know in my heart what happened for real. So I feel like God is answering that prayer and I don't like it. I kind of want to take that prayer back. I was walking with my friend on a trail through the woods today and telling her about my prayer and how God might be answering and we look up and there is literally two sticks webbed together with spider web hanging down from a tree branch in the literal firm of a cross. I told her that this answered prayer is so painful that I want to knock down the cross. I could tell that saying that upsets her. Her heart is so full of love for God in all ways. I love God too, but I think God understands my anger. I mean, I feel the same way about my Therapist who I think teams up with God as well. Does any of this make sense to anyone?

 

[Lionheart]

My mother died early this morning and I wanted to go on record and say that I absolutely accept and love Jesus Christ /God /Holy Spirit ...aka: "The Creator"!!! I also wanted to say Thank You Dear Lord for answered prayers, for giving us an extra 4 months with our mother that we will always cherish, and for letting her pass peacefully in her sleep. I guess I just needed to Witness.

God Bless All,
Lion

 

[Deleted member 37474]

My mother died early this morning and I wanted to go on record and say that I absolutely accept and...

My heart goes out to you. Sorry for your loss.

 

[Lionheart]

Thank you @TexCat your condolences are greatly appreciated.

Many bright blessings for you,
Lion

 

[Changing4Best]

So I had a rough last few days. Bad flashbacks on repeat and frustration trying to make sense of or fig...

Sorry to hear of your difficulties. I know that accepting truth can sometimes be overwhelming and upsetting. I think that by that cross you saw in the branches, God is trying to say He is with you, He understands and He cares. I pray that you find some peace of mind and some comfort. In Jesus' Name I pray, Amen.

 

[Changing4Best]

My mother died early this morning and I wanted to go on record and say that I absolutely accept and...

I know what you mean by those extra 4 months. I had an extra few days with my husband before he left for good. The Dr.s told me he was going and he only had a few days, so we made the best of them. I am so grateful for those few days! May you find peace in the memories, especially the recent ones. God is with you, Lion! Take heart.

 

[VioletButterfly]

My mother died early this morning and I wanted to go on record and say that I absolutely accept and love Jesus Christ /God /Holy Spirit

I'm so very sorry for your loss. I'm glad that you had extra time with your mom before the Lord called her home. May God's love and peace be with you. Blessings. VB

 

[VioletButterfly]

I love God too, but I think God understands my anger. I mean, I feel the same way about my Therapist who I think teams up with God as well. Does any of this make sense to anyone?

Yes, what you shared makes perfect sense to me. I think what you are expressing is that God loves us where we. He wants us to go to Him with everything we think and feel - when we are so in need of support and healing. This is where He begins to heal us. He looks for the broken places and begins to knit. We are His children and He will not abandon us no matter what we are experiencing or how we feel as long as we believe in Him. I hope that makes sense to you as I tend to ramble a bit. Sending a few hugs if that's okay. Hang in there, keep believing, and keep doing the hard work. He is always there. VB

 

[VioletButterfly]

Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path. - Psalm 119:105

 

[Changing4Best]

I'm reading this absolutely awesome book called "IMAGINE HEAVEN" by John Burke with a Forward by Don Piper. You may remember that Don write a book called "90 Minutes in Heaven." This book surpasses Don's book by a mile, as it has accounts of all kinds of folks who have had Near Death Experiences and lived to tell of their experiences in Heaven. READ IT! You will love it.