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!
Monday, April 15, 2013
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
21st Entry - Surviving This Life
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!
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!
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!
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
18th Entry - Another Challenge To Deal With!
Well, I have had another setback! The other day I went out to walk our new dog.
we got her from a lady here in the Senior Mobile Home Park who had to go to an assisted living facility. The dog is an 11 yr old Shih-Tzu. She is very well behaved and a joy to have.
As I was walking her the other day, and, long story short, I slipped and fell on the ice. I hit hard. I sustained a concussion, fractured fingers (one is only hanging on by the skin), skinned up nose and upper lip, sore neck and lower back. My neighbor saw it all and called the ambulance. The dog was unharmed. My speech was affected but is getting better now. I am very sick from this and must have surgeries to fix my broken bones. It could have been much worse.
Please continue to keep me in your Prayers for my recovery. I will strive to faithfully keep you posted. <3
we got her from a lady here in the Senior Mobile Home Park who had to go to an assisted living facility. The dog is an 11 yr old Shih-Tzu. She is very well behaved and a joy to have.
As I was walking her the other day, and, long story short, I slipped and fell on the ice. I hit hard. I sustained a concussion, fractured fingers (one is only hanging on by the skin), skinned up nose and upper lip, sore neck and lower back. My neighbor saw it all and called the ambulance. The dog was unharmed. My speech was affected but is getting better now. I am very sick from this and must have surgeries to fix my broken bones. It could have been much worse.
Please continue to keep me in your Prayers for my recovery. I will strive to faithfully keep you posted. <3
Saturday, February 16, 2013
17th Entry - EPIPHANY!!!!
Thank you for faithfully following this blog and for your fervent Prayers on my behalf.
You have experienced me at my darkest hour and have been with me on this journey seeing how God (and your Prayers) has been working in my life. I hope sharing my experiences has helped you cope with your own trials in life under God's direction and our willingness to yield to His Will.
There has never been a doubt that God led me to move across the country to a place I have never been, nor did I know a soul here. After repeated encounters with my newfound Sisters and Brothers in Christ where the Holy Spirit has led me to testify the Words were NOT mine, but what God needed me to say, I received a Holy Epiphany! This morning, while I was waiting for a food basket and a local church, a very handsome young man sat next to me. I sensed he was hurting and some how we struck up a conversation. I really cannot remember all that we said, but I felt so compelled to provide honest encouragement and affirmation that God loves him and that he is a beautiful person. I felt so much love, strife, and pain from this young man. After a while he got up and said he had to go outside. I thought, oh Lord, did I offend him? Please forgive me if I did. After several minutes, he returned. He looked at me with watering eyes and said, "How/Why did we meet"? I replied that it can only be God working in our lives. Then my number was called and I rose to go. This beautiful young man stood up, hugged me, and said "How can I let you go"? I told him that we are never really apart, that we are joined by The Holy Spirit and that we will be dancing on Streets of Gold in GloryLand! I stepped back and told him I would be right back. I grabbed a piece of paper and found a pen. I drew a big heart and inside it I wrote my name, phone number, and this blog address. I gave it to him and told him he can reach me anytime. I got my food allotment and left. In the car, on the way home, I Prayed and Prayed for that man. Immediately, after I finished my Prayer, God zapped me with His Holy Purpose for me here in this new home. God needs me to go through all these cruel and painful trials and move 1,700 miles from the place I had always lived so I can bring His Words to the souls He Leads to me or me to. This blog is a part of my Ministerial Service and calling as well. I hope by sharing my struggles, overcoming adversities, and witnessing the results of your Faithful Prayers, you are gaining strength to endure and overcome trials in your lives, and seeking God will in your lives.
Back in my 10th Entry, do you remember how I shared the viewer statistics with you? I thought you would like an update. Well here goes:
You are one of many viewers from 10 different countries!
United States = 1,376
Australia = 99
Russia = 38
Germany = 13
Latvia = 13
United Kingdom = 9
Canada = 6
Ukraine = 5
Italy = 4
Romania = 3
For a Total of: 1,579 views!!!!
You are a part of a worldwide Prayer chain! You are a part of God in Action! We are a family of God!
Thank you, again for your Prayers and faithfulness. God is Love. I Love you! We are Love!
You have experienced me at my darkest hour and have been with me on this journey seeing how God (and your Prayers) has been working in my life. I hope sharing my experiences has helped you cope with your own trials in life under God's direction and our willingness to yield to His Will.
There has never been a doubt that God led me to move across the country to a place I have never been, nor did I know a soul here. After repeated encounters with my newfound Sisters and Brothers in Christ where the Holy Spirit has led me to testify the Words were NOT mine, but what God needed me to say, I received a Holy Epiphany! This morning, while I was waiting for a food basket and a local church, a very handsome young man sat next to me. I sensed he was hurting and some how we struck up a conversation. I really cannot remember all that we said, but I felt so compelled to provide honest encouragement and affirmation that God loves him and that he is a beautiful person. I felt so much love, strife, and pain from this young man. After a while he got up and said he had to go outside. I thought, oh Lord, did I offend him? Please forgive me if I did. After several minutes, he returned. He looked at me with watering eyes and said, "How/Why did we meet"? I replied that it can only be God working in our lives. Then my number was called and I rose to go. This beautiful young man stood up, hugged me, and said "How can I let you go"? I told him that we are never really apart, that we are joined by The Holy Spirit and that we will be dancing on Streets of Gold in GloryLand! I stepped back and told him I would be right back. I grabbed a piece of paper and found a pen. I drew a big heart and inside it I wrote my name, phone number, and this blog address. I gave it to him and told him he can reach me anytime. I got my food allotment and left. In the car, on the way home, I Prayed and Prayed for that man. Immediately, after I finished my Prayer, God zapped me with His Holy Purpose for me here in this new home. God needs me to go through all these cruel and painful trials and move 1,700 miles from the place I had always lived so I can bring His Words to the souls He Leads to me or me to. This blog is a part of my Ministerial Service and calling as well. I hope by sharing my struggles, overcoming adversities, and witnessing the results of your Faithful Prayers, you are gaining strength to endure and overcome trials in your lives, and seeking God will in your lives.
Back in my 10th Entry, do you remember how I shared the viewer statistics with you? I thought you would like an update. Well here goes:
You are one of many viewers from 10 different countries!
United States = 1,376
Australia = 99
Russia = 38
Germany = 13
Latvia = 13
United Kingdom = 9
Canada = 6
Ukraine = 5
Italy = 4
Romania = 3
For a Total of: 1,579 views!!!!
You are a part of a worldwide Prayer chain! You are a part of God in Action! We are a family of God!
Thank you, again for your Prayers and faithfulness. God is Love. I Love you! We are Love!
Thursday, January 24, 2013
Sweet 16 - I Have Been Sick!
Sorry about my absence. The first three weeks of the new year had me down. Even though I got my Flu & Pneumonia shots when I was hospitalized in September, I got very sick with "Bronchitis". Either these shots are worthless, or they truly need to come up with a Bronchitis shot too! My immune system is very weak from this Cancer so I spent most of my time hacking up pieces of my lungs and laying in bed. Slowly but surely, I am getting my strength back. I totally felt your Prayers and thank you for them.
Christmas turned out to be very nice! One of my uncles, a cousin, and two very dear friends sent me money and gift cards. I was able to get car insurance and a tag - woot woot. We also bought food and personal items we needed so badly and even had enough to buy each other a few practical gifts.
See how our God Loves us and answers our Prayers? He is so awesome, even though I don't understand His will sometimes. All He asks for is the Faith of a child.
I have Faithfully kept you all in my Prayers, even during my infirmity. I know you have needs and Pray that our Loving Father have mercy on you and pour out Blessings in your lives. Praise Him in the good times and in the storms, for the abundance and the needs, for good health and illness.
I will strive to post more frequently and love hearing from you!
God Bless You & Your Families!
Christmas turned out to be very nice! One of my uncles, a cousin, and two very dear friends sent me money and gift cards. I was able to get car insurance and a tag - woot woot. We also bought food and personal items we needed so badly and even had enough to buy each other a few practical gifts.
See how our God Loves us and answers our Prayers? He is so awesome, even though I don't understand His will sometimes. All He asks for is the Faith of a child.
I have Faithfully kept you all in my Prayers, even during my infirmity. I know you have needs and Pray that our Loving Father have mercy on you and pour out Blessings in your lives. Praise Him in the good times and in the storms, for the abundance and the needs, for good health and illness.
I will strive to post more frequently and love hearing from you!
God Bless You & Your Families!
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