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[sleeplessinflorida]

I remember before I started this stepping program how I was feeling...and let me tell you it was not good by any means. I was very depressed, I wouldn't go out for days, I laid around in my pajamas all day and night, was to lazy to pick up after myself, I couldn't sleep, I ate even when I wasn't hungry which made me feel real sick, I had a lot of terrible thoughts in my head, I was very angry, hateful, and selfish, I avoided everyone, I had no energy to do anything and didn't feel like doing anything. :cry: To be honest I simply didn't know how to get out of that rut. I would cry out to Jesus and I was starting to believe he left me for good this time because I really messed up. But, Praise the Lord he opened up a *OpenDoor* for me and I found the TRUTH.

The stepping stones program is exactly what I needed to help me get closer to GOD! I'm learning sooo much and the most important thing I am learning is *REALSolutions* I'm soooo grateful it's hard for me to sit here at my *Computer* and be still.

Now, although I know I still have a lot of work ahead of me, I am doing things now. I mean, I pray more, I thank the Lord more, I have gotten out of the house more, I'm picking up after myself more, I helped my sister declutter her bedroom, I donated stuff to the goodwill, I read the daily bread and the bible more, I even walked 1 1/2 mile today for exercise. I was feeling great, but there was this thought that kept creeping up in my mind. I need a job really bad. Sooo...I put it on the Lord and said I trust you and to help me with patience because I know I have to wait. Then, it would be okay for a while as I would go on with my day, but when I started to get ready to do stepping stone 7 I checked my personal email first and sure enough I received another rejection letter and the thought entered my head again. I felt bad because I didn't want the Lord to think I didn't believe in him. I really didn't know what to do because it was starting to bring my spirits down. Then, I remembered from the stepping stones I had to replace bad thoughts with good thoughts so I decided to start working on stepping stone 7 when again, yes again, the good Lord spoke to me. Psalms 27:14 Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the Lord. How AWESOME is that!

The devil is a LIAR! He but doubt in my head but the good Lord prevails. I know the TRUTH and that is good things come to those who wait on him. I wrote down the word doubt and threw it in the trash. I feel wonderful. I feel like I can do back flips, not, I'm too out of shape and feeling a little sore from today's activities. But ya know what I mean. Thank you Lord for always being there for me and thank you Oasis members for your words of wisdom. *PowerOfPrayer* *LuvAllOfYa*

[momof3]

ahh....praise the Lord, sis!!! its been so awesome watching you go through these steps and seeing what the Lord can and does do in a life. So many times we sit back and say, ok, Lord...whatever you will, which is good...but we dont get up and move when He tells us to or use the tools and apply the truth to our lives! Remember, the enemy is relentless..with his whipers. As soon as he starts, get em out and replace them with the truth. you may have to knock on a thousand doors, but one, just one, will be the perfect door for you..and in the meantime, He is working all of this together to grow His fruits in you. You are doing an awesome job and i praise the Lord with you.

in Jesus,
love momo

[mlg]

And I smile Sis, I've had a very long day and week...and I come here tonight and I read your post and I feel like I've finally truly smiled for the first time today.

Thank you Lord for being with our sister sleepless and showing her that everything is going to be ok in your timing and in your way.

You have come such a long way sis in 7 days...and there is still so much more to come. God's presence is surrounding you, and you are feeling Him. He loves for us to seek Him and you are doing just that.

I know your a bit worried about a job...but your patience will be rewarded sis....He has something good planned just for you.

Halfway through the steps sis...keep pushing to the end.

luv ya

[deetu]

yea "fullofenergy" so glad God sent you here

[Dora]

God is awesome!!

I just love reading what God is doing in your life.
Brings me a smile every time.

God bless and keep you.
luv ya