23rd Entry - The Last Week of the Month

Greetings in the name of our Messiah, Jesus the Christ!
The last week of the month is always hard for people who receive their income once a month.  Food runs short, toilet paper runs out (we use paper towels, napkins collected from fast food restaurants, whatever works, etc.), and transportation funds have dried up.  Budgeting, planning, and living within your means help alleviate this problem, but it is always tough in the last week of the month.  Because of your Prayers and good wishes, the last week of the month is getting less and less stressful!  In addition, I Praise God and you faithful Prayer warriors, that the mess with my food stamps has been straightened out (after 7 months of aggravation) and my daughter & I will be getting a reasonable allotment starting May 1st!   Additionally, I have been approved for Long Term Home Care and my daughter/caregiver will receive a meager stipend (8 & 1/2 hours per week)!  Although this is not much money, it is more than we have coming in now.
Can you see how God hears our Prayers and Blesses us?  Has God been Blessing you or are you still in the "waiting on God" stage?  The latter stage is always the hardest.  We have needs and want it now!  In God's Perfect Will your needs will be met and your Prayers will be answered.
Religions are man made and are the interpretation of what they think God is and wants.  They create confusion.  God clearly tells us in His Holy Word that He is NOT the author of confusion.  Your relationship with God is intimate and personal.  Judging others by their Religion cannot please God.  We are only accountable to God, NOT man.
This life is not easy for the true Christians.  God tells us in his Holy Word (The Bible), that He is NOT the God of this world.  This Earth is not our home!  Our Home is with God in Heaven for all eternity!  Our Rewards will be given when we arrive at our True Home.  God tells us that our rewards must go through fire before they are distributed to us.  The deeds we did for our own gratification are like wood, hay, and stubble.  The will be destroyed by the fire.  However, the deeds we did for the Glory of God, with a true and pure heart are like gold, silver, and precious stones.  Those will endure the fire and be given to you to behold for all eternity in Paradise.
Ten million thank-yous cannot describe the gratitude for your faithful Prayers and support you have given me.  I have grown from the very depths of despair, especially in the first few posts, to God Blessing me and directing me to live according to His Will.  He can and will do the same for you.
Be Blessed and know that you are Loved and Highly Favored in God's Eyes.

22nd Post - Cast Off!

Greetings in the name of our Messiah, Jesus the Christ!
Well, I finally got my cast off this week!  It feels good not to be so restricted.  My hand is still very swollen and my injured finger looks pretty bad.  I discovered when my cast was removed that I that 2 metal rods inserted in my finger!  Removing them was very painful.  I nearly passed out.  I start occupational therapy next week.   Your prayers have sustained me.
God continues to bring to me various opportunities to share His Love and Mercy.  Have you been looking for those opportunities too?  These Spirit inspired opportunities are NOT the prepared "witness" dogma religion would have you believe.  They are placed in your path to Glorify God to the world.  You do not need a formal speech or certain scriptures, just your Love and Compassion for their soul.   Sometimes all you have to do is listen and offer to Pray for them in their situation.  Sometime it is sharing (succinctly) your similar experience and how your Faith in God help you survive.  Let the Holy Spirit guide you.  That is why it is so important to be in His will.  Reading His Word (the Bible) will help you put on God's Holy Armor as you traverse this life.  Actually, the Bible is a handbook for us to live our Christian life and Walk the Walk.  It is not easy to understand, but God will definitely give you the specific interpretation needed for your Walk with God.  Praying for the Leadership and Guidance of the Holy Spirit helps with understanding the Scriptures too.
God does not promise us a life of luxury and complete fulfillment here on this Earth.  He promises to ALWAYS be with us and Eternal Life in Heaven with Him after our human bodies leave this life.
You have read how I have been struggling through my life with health problems, financial problems, family problems, etc.  I know you have your own set of life challenges as well.  Praying for each other strengthens not only the person you are Praying for, but yourself as well.  Passing along the Praises of answered Prayer strengthens our spirit and heals our broken hearts.  People are watching us as we walk this walk as God's children.  Although we fail Him at times, we must always remember that our Testimony is how we live our lives, not our canned "God speech".  Your family, friends, and neighbors know the "real you".  Will they say that you are a compassionate Christian with moral standards and humility?  You are the master of your own Testimony.  There is an old saying that you can't Testify without tests.  Praise God for everything in your life. Each day is a gift.
You faithful followers and Prayer Partners are a gift to me.  I pray for you and hold you to God's Throne for his Guidance and Blessings in your lives.
Remember, if this old, cancer stricken, impoverished woman can make it through life's struggles, so can you!  
I love you all and hope my candor helps you to cope and strengthens you in your lives.
Thank you and God Bless you!