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[mlg]

I'm absolutely exhausted physically today. Feel like my energy level is gone. Had a long night...the enemy was really trying to bring out the worst in souls last night. Made my heart hurt...but God is still on His throne...so matter what the enemy tries to do...God is the victor.

I heard about David Wilkerson being killed last night in a tragic car accident in our area last night. He had such a beautiful love for all people. He will be missed in the trenches for sure...but I'm sure he is covered in the Lord's arms today.

My heart goes out to all the souls who lost their homes or lives or were hurt by the damage of the tornados. I heard a wonderful story of love this morning. Several homes were damaged 2 nights ago in a tornado. Yesterday, one of the local high school football teams went and helped these storm victims clean up the debris and removing trees around these homes. Just blessed my heart to hear of these children reaching out...during these people's time of need.

Think I'll stop here for the day...just tired

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It's been a tough week...and continues to get a bit tougher...guess it's just a reminder that better days are ahead.

Someone I've known for about 20 years killed herself. She went out yesterday and shot herself...and she passed away today. Sometimes I don't understand how people are so hopeless they resort to the most extreme measures...and now I have to leave her in the hands of the Lord...as He was the one who will judge her heart. And I have to find peace in knowing that His way is best.

Then I received a call tonight that my daughter's aunt is in the hospital...even though she's not family anymore to me...I still love her like family...and hope that she is better soon.

I'm still really tired...but I just keep pushing through one day at a time.

[stillstanding]

love ya,sis...prayers goin up for better days

[Dora]

Hello Mlg This has helped me through many a times like this. I hope it gives you some comfort and peace as well. May He lift your spirits and give you rest. You are loved.

God grant me the serenity
to accept the things I cannot change;
courage to change the things I can;
and wisdom to know the difference.

Living one day at a time;
Enjoying one moment at a time;
Accepting hardships as the pathway to peace;
Taking, as He did, this sinful world
as it is, not as I would have it;
Trusting that He will make all things right
if I surrender to His Will;
That I may be reasonably happy in this life
and supremely happy with Him
Forever in the next.
Amen.

Proverbs 3, 5-6
Trust in the LORD with all your heart
and lean not on your own understanding;
in all your ways acknowledge him,
and he will direct your paths.

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Almost 1 AM and I'm wide awake...ohhh how I'm gonna regret being up at this hour coming morning and work time...but alas here I sit.

Had a very busy but wonderful day. I saw someone today do an act of complete selflessness...he gave up one of the most important things he had...and gave it to another...to protect those he cared about most...knowing he'd be going without...in fact when most of us heard what he had done...we all wanted to give him something to make up for what he had gave away...but he refused every one of our offers saying...it was best this way...and everyone is ok now. My heart breaks for this man...as I know what this meant to him to give this up...yet he bounced back and moved right past it all, and began anew...reminded me of the song My Own Little World by Matthew West...and where it mentions giving til it hurts...today I witnessed someone give until it hurt...what if we all would do that every now and again...give away til it hurts...imagine the blessings God would grant us in return.

So my daughter is driving now on her own...since she got her driver's license last week...I allowed her to take the car this evening and go 15 miles from home...might not seem like far...but to me...it was like waiting for her to travel to the end of the earth and back...gonna have to work on giving that wait up to God a little better.

Well alas, I think I'll try to close my eyes for just a bit...maybe sleep will come.

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Wow been almost a month since I've wrote anything. I've been extremely busy over the last month.

I was reading my Bible yesterday morning, and was reading the story of the lame man that Paul and John came upon...at the gates of the temple called Beautiful...and for some reason that name of that temple has stuck with me...this morning on my way to work...I was thinking again on this story...and couldn't help but think about the miracle of this man's healing at those gates...and how God still works mighty miracles today...yet so many people dismiss His miracles by attributing them to what some man did...and honestly do they think that God doesn't give these people the strength? I mean doctors treat people with medicine, surgeries and therapy...but God does the healing...not the doctor...I wonder if more people would give God the glory He deserves...how many more people would turn to the Father in their times of need, instead of seeking solace in the pleasures of the world. God is what makes all things truly beautiful.

My prayer list seems to be a mile long these days...I've had many requests from many souls for prayers. They know that I love God, and they often send me requests, and in turn I do my best to share that God can handle all things...even when they are in situations of their own doing.

Work is going well. Nene is good. My relationship with my boyfriend is growing and he is absolutely adorable. I was a tad perturbed with him over something I asked him to do for me...as his response wasn't very considerate...and I told him that he had made me a bit mad...and I also stated I would not throw up to him what he said but that I wanted him to know how he made me feel, and I did it in a very patient and kind manner...never raising my tone once.. This was 2 days ago. Last night, he did what I asked him to do...and he did it with such care, I was truly humbled...when I found out he was doing it, I even offered to help him...and he accepted my help...and together we finished the project, and both of us were satisfied with the results...I've learned a lot from God about how to control my emotions...and when I do so, the results are truly marvelous..instead of letting my anger at his comment take over...I reigned it in and very kindly told him how I felt and in turn, he returned my kindness by doing what I had asked in the beginning....and doing it without complaining and doing it to an even higher standard than I could have ever wanted.

Anywhoo just wanted to share a bit today. Hope everyone here at the Oasis is well. Luv you all.

[Dora]

Glad you shared.

I don't know...something about your stories of life brings me a smile.

God bless!

[mlg]

Awwww...yesterday was a truly tough day all the way around....but today God's mercy is new...and even though things aren't so smooth..I'm happy...and I am blessed.

One of my blessings comes from my new secretary...she worked for a large television ministry for 25 years....and she is a beautiful soul. Every morning just about she sings a particular song to me...and I just love it and sing it throughout the day to myself...like this morning...I can't seem to get it out of my head...and it sure puts a smile on my face when I hear it, whether it's her singing it or me looking it up....so with that said...I want to share the blessing I receive from this song with each of you. May you all enjoy it as much as I do.

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The weekend is over...but what a nice one it was. My nephew graduated from High School and I'm so proud of him. He was blessed with a large sum of scholarships to college, and it was greatly needed. Today he went to the college to set his major for the coming fall year. He has plans to get a law degree.

The graduation ceremony was not only a celebration of my nephew's accomplishments...but a family and friend gathering too. My entire family, and some distant family were there. Some family friends were there too. We had 2 rows in the football stands filled with just us. I spent a lot of time at my parents too over the weekend, eating and visiting with family. *sigh* I hated to see them leave, it was such a wonderful time of family fellowship.

Church was a lot of fun yesterday...and we made plans for many upcoming summer events to share Jesus with others. I'm looking forward to all the things we will be doing.

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Ouch, Ouch, Ouch...was I ever persecuted yesterday. A soul didn't want to hear the truth...so she lashed out at me in her own pain. I told her that I would be praying for her and that God's will be done...and bam she came back at me with the most hurtful things towards me and God...including calling me all sorts of foul names...and then if that's not enough...ole Satan tries to use this to turn my own mind into turmoil...but he didn't win...see my God is bigger than Satan...I began to pray for this soul...and I kept hearing my Father's words in my mind...bless those who persecute you....and dust your feet and carry on...but what I kept thinking was Father...this soul needs you....how can I dust her from my feet....and then many hours later...this soul contacts me...and in a round about way apologizes for her actions..and begins to pour out her hurt...her anger wasn't towards me...it was towards God...but what she didn't realize until I pointed it out was the her anger towards God was misdirected...it wasn't God who did all those horrible things to her...it was Satan. I pray and pray that this soul will find Jesus...she needs Him so badly in her life...all I can do is to continue reaching. I love this soul...and yes I forgave her for the hurtful things she said....if you have a moment in your prayers...could you say a prayer for her please.

And with that I go back to the battlefield for souls.

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Woot, woot! I just love watching God move...He is such a wonderful loving God...and I just want everyone to know Him...and to know His love and His blessings.

Thank you to those who are reaching for the lost and hurting souls who grace the doors of the Oasis...you welcomed a soul with open arms...and this soul is now on the path to finding healing in God's love...it's because of your love and God's direction that this is possible.

luv all of my Oasis family dearly

[mlg]

Feeling a tad uggghhh tonight....guess it happens to all of us...just don't like feeling this way.