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Happy Thanksgiving to Everyone,

Today's stepping stone really hit home with some of the things I talked about in the first 2 stepping stones.. God is AMAZING .

As I was reading this stepping stone, it was talking about accepting God's Grace, I was so overwhelmed with a feeling of just how much God really loves me and that He would send his ONLY son to die in my place. And to know that Jesus Himself CHOSE to die for a person like me in spite of all the sins I've committed is so humbling that I just had to bow my head and pray and thank Him for the sacrifice.

I know the feeling well of loosing a loved one because on 9/11/10 I lost my father in a terrible accident while he was working on the water. I questioned God about why He allowed that to happen and even became a little upset with Him? I know God is in control of everything and HIS plans are the right ones but I just couldn't rationalize it. It all boils down to I don't have to understand why God does what He does or allows to happen, I just have to Trust in HIM and move forward. This is a real eye opener to me today and I see I really need to try to move forward in God's Grace and let the past lye.

I have a real problem forgiving my self for things (sins) I've done. I now realize that I must forgive myself just as God forgives me in order to move forward in my relationship with God andto be able to step into HIS light. Unfortunately it is not as easy as it seems.

As I seek God more in my life, I see things beginning to change a little at a time. The first thing I've noticed is I'm not as depressed as I was and I'm not sleeping the day away. I find myself looking forward to my daily time with God be it doing these stepping stones, listening to Christian music, or reading my Bible. This is wonderful because I haven't been feeling this hopeful and loved in a long time I feel a little Joy coming back into my life. I know it is because I am putting my trust back in God completely to help me on this journey called life.

My Prayer:

Dear God,

Thank You for being in my life. Thank You for Your Grace and Forgiveness and most of all Thank You for the sacrifice of YOUR Son, Jesus for my sins. Please help me to be able to forgive myself just as YOU forgive me. I long to have the close relationship I once had with You and I want YOU to be in the center of everything I do. In Jesus Name,

AMEN

Hugs,

2doves2

[momof3]

Hi 2doves

Just wanted to say that God's grace is what its always been about..and thats just what it is. We cant pay the price for our sins...we cant work them off...we can never earn it and none of us deserve it. When we realise that His grace isnt cuz we earned or deserved it, it becomes that much more a gift. Its only because of who He is and His unconditional love for us that we are offered His mercy and grace.

Let it all go and believe what He says..and His purpose for giving that grace freely. Hope to get to know you some through here. You arent here by mistake.

God bless you and keep going. One day at a time..one truth at a time.

In Jesus,
luv momo

[deetu]

hi dove, nice to meet you.
I like what you said and it's so true... little at a time