Greetings Faithful Followers & Newcomers!
Life is hard. Some have a harder times than others. Some cause hard times by their unfaithfulness and some endure hardships for no explainable reason. Nevertheless, life is hard.
I want you to know that our Loving and Merciful Father promised to never leave us or forsake us. How we deal with the hard times is one of our many tests to either strengthen or weaken us.
I started this blog to try to get a grip on the very hard times I have been going through. I have opened my heart and soul to the entire world. I am not looking for selfish fame and fortune, just sharing my hardships and my Faith in hopes to encourage others to hang in there and have Faith.
Although most of my blood family and so-called Christian family is very unsupportive, it is very disturbing and hurtful. There are a few ordained ministers in my blood family who have treated me in a most un-Christianlike manner. One moved to the same city where I lived about 15 years ago. Despite every effort I made to visit and communicate, he NEVER acknowledged my existence until he found out I had cancer! Then he was very nice and concerned. He took me & my daughter to dinner a few times and gave me $500.00 to help me pay my bills. I sent him a thank you card and continued to communicate until the long, awkward silence became obvious. Once I asked him why he didn't follow my blog. His Christian reply was that he did not like to read things which made him sad! Really! Another family minister asked me not to contact him again because he went through breast cancer with his wife and cannot deal with my hardships. Neither of them provided encouragement or moral/spiritual support. Their responses are typical of most of the other so called Christians in my life. Who and why would any person turn their backs on a sister experiencing such hardships?
These hardships I am going through are a test. They are a test for me as well as you. How do you handle your hardships? How do you handle the hardships of others? God sees and knows our hearts and intentions. If people disappoint you, especially in times of need, do not despair. As I have stated earlier in this and previous posts, we must focus on and trust only God Almighty who will never leave you or forsake you. Humans are not perfect, even if they are family, friends, and/or other Christians. Even you & I are as imperfect as the next person. It is our walk with God which strengthens us and gives testimony to all.
I need your feedback. What do you think? Has my blog helped you?
Please know that I Pray for everyone who takes the time to read and follow my blog.
Your strength and deliverance comes from your Creator, God.
You are Loved and Highly Favored!
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Thursday, March 21, 2013
20th Entry - Serving Our Saviour Completely
Greetings in the name of our Loving and Gracious God!
My surgery went well, but the recovery is very painful and restricting. I still have ringing in my ears, headache, backache, etc. Although this has been a horrible experience at the worst possible time, I rejoice in the fact that my missionary field is increasing and I am Blessed with more opportunities to share God's Amazing Love and encourage distraught & disenfranchised Brothers and Sisters in Christ. Satan has been actively trying my Faith, but thanks to your fervent Prayers to the throne of God and my Strength in the Lord, I will NOT allow stumbling blocks to deter my Calling.
I am still struggling financially due to the unexpected co-pay costs from my fall. My phone/internet/cable is still off and will probably be off until May (or later). I go to the public library to get online. Most of my family did not respond to my unfortunate circumstances - not even best wishes, get well, or hang in there. I would be discouraged and depressed 6 months ago, but now I know only to put my Faith in God alone. Family, friends, Ministers, and other Christians will inevitably let you down, but God NEVER will!
If you are struggling with something in your life, seek God's Will and resolution and don't interfere with His direction. Pleasing others is NOT what we are here for. We are here because God Loves us and we want nothing but to please only Him by our Faithful Walk with Him. Bring Glory, Honor, and Praise every nanosecond of your life. He forgives our blunders and mistakes as long as we repent of our misdeeds.
I Pray for everyone who reads this blog all over the world that Almighty God will direct your life and Bless your Faith.
Please continue to Pray for me and share this blog to your friends & family. Together, we have power through our Lord and Messiah. Together we will Serve, Honor, and Praise Him in the knowledge that we will all be together for eternity in Gloryland! Hallelujah!
My surgery went well, but the recovery is very painful and restricting. I still have ringing in my ears, headache, backache, etc. Although this has been a horrible experience at the worst possible time, I rejoice in the fact that my missionary field is increasing and I am Blessed with more opportunities to share God's Amazing Love and encourage distraught & disenfranchised Brothers and Sisters in Christ. Satan has been actively trying my Faith, but thanks to your fervent Prayers to the throne of God and my Strength in the Lord, I will NOT allow stumbling blocks to deter my Calling.
I am still struggling financially due to the unexpected co-pay costs from my fall. My phone/internet/cable is still off and will probably be off until May (or later). I go to the public library to get online. Most of my family did not respond to my unfortunate circumstances - not even best wishes, get well, or hang in there. I would be discouraged and depressed 6 months ago, but now I know only to put my Faith in God alone. Family, friends, Ministers, and other Christians will inevitably let you down, but God NEVER will!
If you are struggling with something in your life, seek God's Will and resolution and don't interfere with His direction. Pleasing others is NOT what we are here for. We are here because God Loves us and we want nothing but to please only Him by our Faithful Walk with Him. Bring Glory, Honor, and Praise every nanosecond of your life. He forgives our blunders and mistakes as long as we repent of our misdeeds.
I Pray for everyone who reads this blog all over the world that Almighty God will direct your life and Bless your Faith.
Please continue to Pray for me and share this blog to your friends & family. Together, we have power through our Lord and Messiah. Together we will Serve, Honor, and Praise Him in the knowledge that we will all be together for eternity in Gloryland! Hallelujah!
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
19th Entry - Praising God In Hard Times
Greetings Sisters and Brothers in Christ!
Your Faithful Prayers have been helping me to endure this latest challenge mentally, physically, and Spiritually. I am still suffering from my fall last week and am scheduled for the first surgery on this Monday, March 11th. With all this added expense of co-pays, medications, supplies, GAS, etc. my meager budget is blown out the window! This financial pressure weighs very heavily on me. I do not like to owe people money or be late on my bills. I have asked a few family members to help me out through this crisis. Let's see. In the meantime, my very frugal daughter clipped coupons and went online with our grocery store member card to get even more savings. She made a list and got most of the groceries we will need for the month. The total bill was $318.77. I almost died! I only get $113.00 in food stamps. Well, after we got all of the discounts, we only paid $120.27! We scraped up the extra cash for the difference, paid the lady and went home giddy. Now that is God working to provide for us the things we need. We Praise God for everything. Even this latest setback has me Praising Him and giving Him all the Glory for Victory over this evil world. It has given me new opportunities to declare His Mercy and Blessings. Your continuous Prayers are giving me strength to get through each day. I Pray that God will Bless you through whatever you are going through and remember to Praise God in the hard times, too!
Your Faithful Prayers have been helping me to endure this latest challenge mentally, physically, and Spiritually. I am still suffering from my fall last week and am scheduled for the first surgery on this Monday, March 11th. With all this added expense of co-pays, medications, supplies, GAS, etc. my meager budget is blown out the window! This financial pressure weighs very heavily on me. I do not like to owe people money or be late on my bills. I have asked a few family members to help me out through this crisis. Let's see. In the meantime, my very frugal daughter clipped coupons and went online with our grocery store member card to get even more savings. She made a list and got most of the groceries we will need for the month. The total bill was $318.77. I almost died! I only get $113.00 in food stamps. Well, after we got all of the discounts, we only paid $120.27! We scraped up the extra cash for the difference, paid the lady and went home giddy. Now that is God working to provide for us the things we need. We Praise God for everything. Even this latest setback has me Praising Him and giving Him all the Glory for Victory over this evil world. It has given me new opportunities to declare His Mercy and Blessings. Your continuous Prayers are giving me strength to get through each day. I Pray that God will Bless you through whatever you are going through and remember to Praise God in the hard times, too!
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