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[mlg]

So the little girl longed to play ball huh? So let's play some ball

You stated you get moody at times, so do many of us. But it's how we react when we get in these moods that God wants to see. He always wants us to exhibit His light in all situations. So if you find yourself being one way or another, stop, be still and say God help me.

As far as friendships and relationships. My sister, in life we have only God that we can truly count on never to hurt us. Friends often come and go in our lives, for one reason or another. My best friend from high school, I haven't talked to in about 3 years. My best friend from college I talked to 7 months ago. God moves people in and out of our lives. He knows the reason why sis, lest we just grow apart, or God leads us in a new direction in which the friend cannot come. Just know that no matter how many people enter in and out of your life, God is the one who will never leave nor forsake you. I truly count Him as my best friend. He is there when noone else is. He is the only one we truly need. I do think that when we loose a friend for whatever reason, they move away, etc., I think that God opens another door for someone else to enter. Go ahead and step through that door sis, because on the other side might just be a field full of friends who want to play some ball.

Keep sharing sis.

luv ya

[Mackenaw]

Hello Josinella,

God bless you this.

A few days ago you wrote:

I got up this morning and saw the most awesome display of God's presence in our lives: a rainbow! It filled the horizon and was pretty large yet faint.

What did seeing the rainbow mean to you?

Getting in touch with the child in you, is not getting in touch with things you went through as much as it is, the welcoming state of being that an innocent child has. The one that marvels at rainbows and wonders what is at either end of the rainbow, or over it. The child that lays on the ground looking up at puffy clouds and sees sweet images. The child whose eyes dance at the sight of a butterfly in flight. The child that forgives easily and allows hope to usher in the day. The child that watches a Disney movie and can imagine themselves right there.

Have you watched other children when they are in a state of delight? How about when they suddenly need to skip? Is that awesome or what!!! As if they just have to, because they are enjoying what God has placed around them and within them. What makes lambs and ponies frolic in the meadow?

It's not about being childish -- it's about being childlike. No one expects you to skip or do a cartwheel -- but, have at it, if you feel the urge. It's about hope and faith and trusting God that He is there and He can bring you into His presence.

Be still, and know I Am God.

God bless you, Josinella.
Love,
Mack

[josinella]

I hope you all have a wonderful worship Sunday!

You know, God warned me about depending too much on this site or anyone else at this time, as He wants my full attention. Mlg you said: "I think that God opens another door for someone else to enter. Go ahead and step through that door sis, because on the other side might just be a field full of friends who want to play some ball."

I spent a tearful morning yesterday with God. He revealed to me that I needed to let someone go that I didn't realize that I had held on to so dearly. The first and only person that came to my rescue when I needed him, my childhood sweetheart. He died when we were 12yr, it broke my heart. I didn't understand and I was angry at the world. But yesterday, God let me know that I need to let go, that Reggie is with Him and is alright. I will see him again. But in order for me to fulfill His will, I have to let him go. I prayed for him and asked God to let him know that I really appreciated the acceptance he gave me at such a young age.

I feel a lot better. I knew there was something holding me back and I realize that the only way I can step forward is to let it go. I felt like I was abandoning him. He is with One who will never abandon any of us, the one true Comforter. And you know, God came over me and let me know that He does love me like none other, and that's alright with me. He wants me to be whole to serve His will and I feel I can move on. And yes, there are others and they have already stepped up to the plate.

[mlg]

Sis, your right God wants you to depend on Him more than you depend on anyone or anything.

Sis, I'm smiling to know that you are now walking through doors, even as painful as it may be. To finally truly lay your friend Reggie in God's hands, where God wants you to place Him, should feel like a burden has been lifted. That you can now move forward, as God and even Reggie would want you to do.

Sis, God does love you, so very much. He has loved you since the time He placed you in your mother's womb. He created you, just as He knew you. He has plans for you even now, and as you continue growing Spiritually, He is molding you to be able to fulfill His perfect plan.

luv ya sis

[Dora]

Hello Josi
Sorry I've been away for a few days.

I want to ask about the moodiness. Pay attention to what is going on when you change moods. What are you feeling? What is going on inside your mind? Deal with those issues and the moodiness will let up.

Let the Little girl inside play ball with Jesus and get to understand his love and acceptance first. Then you'll start to see the Jesus inside of others and friendships will blossom.

You can do this. You are doing this! I know it's terribly difficult. Slowly, patiently she will be healed through Christ. He wants you whole. It's time. He loves you so dearly.
It is my prayer you know just how great his love is.
God bless you.
Prayers for you.

[Jaunty]

Hi Josi, thanks for all ur posts they have realy bless my soul. I now know more that ever that as REAL people having REAL issues we could alway trust God's will for us, for we know that HE loves us dearly. God can always heals our past,take care of our tommorow while guiding us thru. today. GOD bless you,keep posting. Luv ya!

[josinella]

Thanks All!

Moodiness: My spiritual growth is a lot like chemical recovery, I have to break old habits (sin, basically) for new ones (devotion, witness & testimony, worship, service, fellowship, bible study). God is ever present and molding me which involves change. He is unraveling the faulty, sinbased belief system I and my family wove, and replacing it with one based on His love, wisdom and truth.

I didn't realize until God opened my eyes this year that I was in spiritual warfare and that Satan was very present in the lives of my family & me. Instead of doing "drugs", I'm learning how to "do" God! I'm learning how to call on the Lord, pray, and go to the Word in search of the truth. And you know that Satan ain't having it. Since the old stuff ain't working, he is hitting me with new.

I hear all the time that we are sinful. But, God sees the good in me, He actually sees the loving nature in my heart and is Himself, very gentle and loving to me. I get a little moody when His revelation comes concerning a past event that He wants me to have His wisdom about. For example, my friend Reggie has been dead for over 40 years. But I held the irrational belief that he was my only spiritual love and there would be none other (explains my failed marriages). God let me know that was satan's will to keep me deceived (my marriages failed because we were in sin), that I must give him to God in order to move on. I didn't realize I was doing this but God worked me through it.

God has a purpose for me in service. I know that God allows some people to "give it to Him" but this is not the path that He has for me. Besides filling me with His wisdom and preparing me for His will, working through all of this has strengthened my relationship with Him. I am learning alot about Him and how He works in me & others. He doesn't allow me to dwell on things too long. He keeps me movin'! But on occasion, I do 'slip'.

I am also learning about my sin nature: His way of allowing me look at my weaknesses and vulnerabilities to make better lifestyle choices. For instance, I am more a target for satan when I'm tired. I need to make sure that I get enough rest, eat right and make time for daily devotion and prayer on the days that I work extra hours.

[foreverHis]

Be encouraged my dear...Jesus loves you and he is healing you day by day as you open up the door to your heart to Him..you may not realise...buts weights of stuff from the past are falling off you...you will begin to notice a new spring in your step soon....the lightness of your spirit will show on your countenance....and you will feel the Joy of the lord..and you will know it is from Him...
God bless you ..keep Jesus first in your life

[mlg]

Josi, you know what I like most about reading your shared thoughts, the fact that I have been where you are in my own growth with God. I too realized that the enemy is tricky, and once we have figured out his tactics he changes up to make it more difficult for us to catch him.

I too also realized that when I'm tired, I'm an easier target, so what you shared is so true.

Keep growing my sister, as God is really opening your eyes to Him. Wooohooo good stuff sis.

luv ya

[Mackenaw]

Hello Josinella,

God bless you this day.

Hallelujah!!! Don't you just love His revelations!!! Don't you just love His healing!!! Don't you just love Him!!!

Your posts reflect what many aren't even conscious of -- the difference in being in Spirit and being in flesh/carnal. Can you see the difference when you look back on your posts? It's pretty dramatic, huh?!!!

When we are writing or speaking from our natural state of mind, it can reflect confusion on our part. The confusion is caused by our emotions that are present and real -- but they conflict with what God's Word tells us. He still loves us when we are in that state, but we are, in essence, separated from Him -- in our mind. So He keeps calling us to come closer, wooing us, loving us, welcoming us...Come to Me.
And in His perfect ways, sometimes He has us wait for the revelation and the healing -- building our trust in Him. Then when the revelation and/or healing comes, the confusion falls away and we are in His peace with clarity of thought. Knowing Him is so blessed.

During that time, our flesh/carnal self wants immediate relief, so sometimes it is tempted to find the relief elsewhere. But our spirit mind, which is alive by the indwelling of The Holy Spirit, knows to wait, wait patiently for Him. That inner conflict can be unsettling. Paul wrote about this conflict in Romans (chapters 7 and 8). But, we know, don't we? We know He will restore us, He will gather us unto Him, and once again we will be in His presence and will see clearly.

I love it!!! woooooooohooooooo!

You wrote:

I feel a lot better. I knew there was something holding me back and I realize that the only way I can step forward is to let it go. I felt like I was abandoning him. He is with One who will never abandon any of us, the one true Comforter. And you know, God came over me and let me know that He does love me like none other, and that's alright with me. He wants me to be whole to serve His will and I feel I can move on. And yes, there are others and they have already stepped up to the plate.

Josinella, you knew to wait for Him, even when your flesh wanted to express it's unrest -- whether is expressed itself as moody or whatever. You knew to wait for Him -- because you know Him.

Awesome!!!

God bless you, Josinella.
Love,
Mack

[josinella]

Hello Saints! I had another better day. I am working toward having more prayer time during the day and paying attention to my mood, calling on Him to quiet the storm:).

I finally took a leap of faith and committed to changing careers which means going back to college. God has been nudging me a few years to make a change. I moved to this town to pursue a career in medicine. I didn't pray or ask God for his wisdom on this, I just did it. I did 3yrs successfully, but Satan was constantly present attacking my family, health and marriage. I transferred out to graduate school and got a masters & speciealist degree in counseling. Due to changes in the economy, lack of interest, I was never licensed. I did 13yrs of graduate/professional school for nothing.

Twelve years I have been looking to 'get into the field'. The best I ever did was substitute teaching which was not very appealing to me. I wondered if I went to grad school to give myself something to do. I didn't know what my career niche was.

What God has revealed to me (and this website: abuse lifestyle) is that Satan had blinded me to my interest. I love computers and build, repair & upgrade them out of my home. But everytime I have tried to get training or a job, that little voice inside started working: I would be starting another career that I won't finish, I don't have the money, I'll flunk out, I'm too old, it's not for me, etc.

I've gone to several local colleges and looked into their programs. I have prayed and the response I keep getting is: you know what I want you to do, I've already answered your prayer. So I enrolled today and there were no problems. I feel like I got a 900lb monkey off my back. I feel like I will eventually have a career that I love and can do a lot with. And I thank the Lord. I was allowing Satan to stagnate me, best me down, and keep me from enjoying life and following Christ.

I feel like I am really recovering. Through Christ, I am coming to know myself. He is the best thing for me and He is all that I need. Bless the Lord of my Soul and All that is within me, Bless His Holy Name!

[Dora]

I feel your excitement in your post Josi and I'd excited for you.
God is moving in you. I can see it in your words. He is doing a great and mighty thing in you, his child.
God bless. Prayers for you to continue this path.