out of the darkness

[gailamnu]

I came to Oasis hoping for some Christian encouragement and fellowship, little did I know God had more in mind for me than that. I believe He has lovingly placed me here not only for my own deliverance from the darkness and despair I have been drowning in, but to help someone else who might be reading this.

I know I need to bring my darkness into the light of God's truth, and let His love and mercy flood over me and begin to heal me.

I have struggled with addiction (alcohol, drugs, sex, relationships to name a few) most of my life. I have fallen and gotten up so many times that I thought I had fallen for the last time and God would leave me in this pit for good.

But God's love isn't conditional like ours and His timing is not ours, and when I felt I couldn't go on another day, He brought me to this place. He reminded me that no one is beyond His reach, and it is never too late to get help if you truly want it. And I do. I want God, I want healing, I want to walk in whatever God has planned for my life.

Please pray for me as I begin the journey with God through the 14 day program and die daily to my flesh and live for Him. and I do thank Him for putting this Oasis family in my life!

"I waited patiently for the Lord; He turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; He set my foot on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand." Ps 40:1-2

[splash]

Dear Gailamnu,

Thank you for sharing. I'm so glad you're here. I've been through the addictions too and I assure you God is more than able to pull you through. The Counseling is a terrific program which helped me a lot when I really buckled down to following it step by step.

I'll be praying for you Hope to meet you in chat soon. Feel free to pm me if you want to chat or pray together.

Love ya,

Splash

[realtmg]

Gail, I enjoyed your post and I think you will find a new beginning as you work on completing the 14 day Cool Counseling study offered here. I am proud that you found us here and you will find out that we do not judge here. We are here to help others and in return others helps me. We need each other. I realize it is difficult for you to share your addictions but you will find peace when you do. We have to work at becoming whole again and you are on the right path. One Day At A Time.
I enjoyed our chat last night and want you to remember that I was once were you are at and I did not have any hope either. I am thankful God led you here. Looking forward to working with you.
Be sure to check out the post in this forum and the Steps laid out.
God Bless you and I will be praying for you.
Luv Ya, Real.