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Prayer Request Thread

BUCKNUTS said:
yeah the idea of a heart exploding probably isn't accurate but I think when people are referring to a heart "exploding" they are referring to Myocardial Rupture.
This situation smacks of a lack of training and preparation, at my gym all the trainers are required to be cpr certified and there are AEDs on both floors. It's unconscionable to have a situation where no aid is rendered like this, it's negligent as far as I'm concerned. Prayers sent to the family and friends of this gentleman.
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right. and i can only think of 1-2 specific uncommon conditions where "rupture" is even possible. no matter the term used, it isnt likely.

Jayhawkk said:
They were all "certified" unfortunately this doesn't mean capable in a time of crisis. I understand shock and confusion but certain things shouldn't happen. Making comments like the ones made and if you're ever requesting an AED then you start CPR until it gets there. "heart exploding" I believe was intended by the individual as a myocardial rupture.
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the latest BLS (CPR) guidelines are highlighting chest compressions over breaths. so people should never avoid doing CPR for fear of mouth to mouth. just start chest compressions until the AED gets there.
 
I've not posted in some time, and so I wanted to give you an update on the blessings in my life.

As some may recall, I was married for a very long time to a serial adulteress. She left a few years ago after I found out of her most recent affair; this one with the Choir Director at our Church (while she was the Director of Contemporary Praise Music at the same Church). Other than the financial affect, the only remaining issue that lingers if the affect it has had on my two adult sons (they have nothing to do with their mother) and my daughter (who, due to her mother’s manipulation, will have nothing to do with me).

I spent a great deal of time in prayer while working to recover from the betrayal. I was very intentional and disciplined in the healing process. I looked to God, and was able to learn a tremendous deal about myself, and about others. I was given an opportunity to learn, heal and recover. I seized it. The other option was to become bitter, angry, unforgiving and stuck. That was not for me.

My sons are adjusting the best they can. One is a first year law student living with me, and the other will start law school in the fall. They are both angry and hurt with their mother, but we have forged a very strong relationship – and I do not say anything to them about their mother. They are starting to open up (although just a bit) with their feelings, but this will be long process. Their mother hurt them very deeply. I hope my daughter will develop independence from her mother at some point, and we may be able to re-unite in a father/daughter relationship. This is among my prayers.

But I have been very blessed as well. Among the blessing is my life are my recent Baptism and even more recent marriage to a very devoted Christian woman who I have dated for 2 ½ years. We were married on Christmas Eve, in an exchange of covenant marriage vows.

Rather than go on and on, I write this just as a reminder that there are very good things in life to be found – and in some cases those things can only be enabled by dealing with pain; even though it isn’t pain we would ever want to have to endure. How we deal with that pain is a choice; so is the decision and process to heal.

Praise be to God.
 
Beau said:
... Rather than go on and on, I write this just as a reminder that there are very good things in life to be found – and in some cases those things can only be enabled by dealing with pain; even though it isn’t pain we would ever want to have to endure. How we deal with that pain is a choice; so is the decision and process to heal.

Praise be to God.
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Praise God indeed! And God bless you for not quitting or giving up. I subscribe to a prophesy news letter, and what was quoted today reminds me of you, B. :)

THE TRUMPET by Bill Burns -- Dec. 28, 2009:
I would prophecy to you in the name of Jesus Christ that He is for you and not against you. He knows what you have gone through, and He knows where He is about to take you. He wants you to know today that out of the bad will come the good. And, out of that which is weak will come the strength. Out of the trouble that has come into your life God Himself will make a judgment in the heavenlies and overturn Satan's ruling. The glory of His majesty will be found as a canopy over you. The Lord says to you today, do not be disheartened, do not be discouraged, My children. Only believe, rise up in faith; rise up to your kingdom position; rise up to a new level of faith. Rise up, I say, and know that I am for you. I am leading you and guiding you into the fullness of your destiny, and I will be with you on this journey until the very end of the age. Your destiny has already been sealed; it has already been written and it shall come to pass if you will only believe. Abide in Me, walk with Me, stay with Me through the storms of life, and the greatness of the kingdom shall be your gift. Out of that kingdom shall flow all that you need, all that you require, all that you desire, says the Lord of Hosts.

I believe it. God has our back. No matter what it looks like, never quit the good fight.
 
Yes D, God bless you brother. I used to get the news letter my self, it was always good info in there that kept up with the signs of the time. I hope everyone is well and is strong in the lord. I love you all.
 
Beau said:
But I have been very blessed as well. Among the blessing is my life are my recent Baptism and even more recent marriage to a very devoted Christian woman who I have dated for 2 ½ years. We were married on Christmas Eve, in an exchange of covenant marriage vows.

Praise be to God.
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This is great to hear Beau...hopefully and maybe later down the road your daughter will realize how much you as a dad should be in her life...

God doesn't like ugly and seems your ex did ugly!

Happy Holidays and congrats on your new marriage :)
 
Beau said:
I've not posted in some time, and so I wanted to give you an update on the blessings in my life.

As some may recall, I was married for a very long time to a serial adulteress. She left a few years ago after I found out of her most recent affair; this one with the Choir Director at our Church (while she was the Director of Contemporary Praise Music at the same Church). Other than the financial affect, the only remaining issue that lingers if the affect it has had on my two adult sons (they have nothing to do with their mother) and my daughter (who, due to her mother’s manipulation, will have nothing to do with me).

I spent a great deal of time in prayer while working to recover from the betrayal. I was very intentional and disciplined in the healing process. I looked to God, and was able to learn a tremendous deal about myself, and about others. I was given an opportunity to learn, heal and recover. I seized it. The other option was to become bitter, angry, unforgiving and stuck. That was not for me.

My sons are adjusting the best they can. One is a first year law student living with me, and the other will start law school in the fall. They are both angry and hurt with their mother, but we have forged a very strong relationship – and I do not say anything to them about their mother. They are starting to open up (although just a bit) with their feelings, but this will be long process. Their mother hurt them very deeply. I hope my daughter will develop independence from her mother at some point, and we may be able to re-unite in a father/daughter relationship. This is among my prayers.

But I have been very blessed as well. Among the blessing is my life are my recent Baptism and even more recent marriage to a very devoted Christian woman who I have dated for 2 ½ years. We were married on Christmas Eve, in an exchange of covenant marriage vows.

Rather than go on and on, I write this just as a reminder that there are very good things in life to be found – and in some cases those things can only be enabled by dealing with pain; even though it isn’t pain we would ever want to have to endure. How we deal with that pain is a choice; so is the decision and process to heal.

Praise be to God.
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Amen Beau!! That is an amazing testimony to the power of God to work and heal us, and to prepare us for something better. We may not know what that is, but God knows and He knows whats best for us.

MK9
 
Beau said:
I spent a great deal of time in prayer while working to recover from the betrayal. I was very intentional and disciplined in the healing process. I looked to God, and was able to learn a tremendous deal about myself, and about others. I was given an opportunity to learn, heal and recover. I seized it. The other option was to become bitter, angry, unforgiving and stuck. That was not for me.

Rather than go on and on, I write this just as a reminder that there are very good things in life to be found – and in some cases those things can only be enabled by dealing with pain; even though it isn’t pain we would ever want to have to endure. How we deal with that pain is a choice; so is the decision and process to heal.

Praise be to God.
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Great to hear my Brother!!! This truly made my day. :)

I am happy to read the way you viewed this situation "in a different light" than most victims of adultery. It seems that from the beginning you recognized the different potential paths you could have taken and their specific outcomes, prayerfully gave up your feelings/emotions to the Lord, and chose the wisest and most Christlike path for recovery. Perhaps doing this in non-emotional and analytical kind of way, surely with guidance from the Lord..?

Most people (even seasoned people in the faith) can not or are unwilling to do such a thing during such a difficult time. Or they are simply blinded by the pain/frustration of the betrayal, while at the same time letting themselves be consumed by it without seeking out the Lord.

I am thankful to the Lord for your Triumph and I am sure he has molded you into a better man from it. Congratulations on the new Marriage and I will keep you and your family in prayer. :)
 
Thank you for your kind words.

Very early on, in fact the same day I filed for divorce, I started a divorce recovery workshop at a church in Newport Beach, CA. I was impacted deeply by the number of people in attendance who were, for all intents and purposes, chained to the hurt of their past. Some, several years later, were still ruminating of what their ex-spouse did. That was very impactful. I knew that I would have to be very intentional in my healing path and knew that I needed God to guide me through - it wasn't something I knew how to do, or had the strength to do on my own. And I knew that I could not accept the alternative; living a life controlled by the past actions of my ex-wife.

I still grieve the loss of my daughter in my life, but I pray God has brought/will bring someone in my stead that can help her. I wish it could be me, but because of the continued efforts of her mother - things are no better (and may be worse) than they were three years ago.

I accept that.

I also accept the wonderful gifts in my life, which now include my new bride.
 
Beau said:
... I still grieve the loss of my daughter in my life, but I pray God has brought/will bring someone in my stead that can help her. I wish it could be me, but because of the continued efforts of her mother - things are no better ...
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It's imperative that we truly make God our primary focus (not our kids, or wife, or ex, or hobbies..) because the number of things that can distract us from moving on with life and finishing our intended course are endless. I miss my daughter too, B. That doesn't change. My point is, don't worry about the girl, or who will care for her, because a sovereign and potent God has it covered already. It's all His anyway, we are, our kids are, etc.. we are just stewards of His stuff. Once I really let that realization sink in a few weeks ago, I felt much greater peace about broken family issues in my own life, what's mine and what's not mine, what I need and don't need to do about it, etc.. You're in my prayers my friend, and I think you're a credit to yourself and your family, and an excellent Christian example to other divorcees.
 
DR.D said:
It's imperative that we truly make God our primary focus (not our kids, or wife, or ex, or hobbies..) because the number of things that can distract us from moving on with life and finishing our intended course are endless. I miss my daughter too, B. That doesn't change. My point is, don't worry about the girl, or who will care for her, because a sovereign and potent God has it covered already. It's all His anyway, we are, our kids are, etc.. we are just stewards of His stuff. Once I really let that realization sink in a few weeks ago, I felt much greater peace about broken family issues in my own life, what's mine and what's not mine, what I need and don't need to do about it, etc.. You're in my prayers my friend, and I think you're a credit to yourself and your family, and an excellent Christian example to other divorcees.
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Thank you. I try to live my life very intentionally, with the hope that I avoid many of the pitfalls that accompany unbridled reactions. Sometimes it works, but other times I struggle and fail. Regardless, I try and always question my motives (and many times I realize I don't like the answer).

I hope that whatever I've offered can help another see the destructive nature of divorce. Make no mistake, although I am thankful that I am no longer married to my ex-wife - still I consider the death of that marriage a failure - and I have responsibility for that. Perhaps not 100% responsibility, but it was me who was responsible to "drive the bus". I also know that those who helped to map the course (my ex) helped steer things away from a healthy marriage.

Once divorce (which I initiated) was certain, I had to go through a process that I never intended to go through and - candidly - could not have imagined the absurdity of.

Men (and women, too) love your spouse like you mean it. Make your spouse your most important relationship outside of God. Remember each and every day (and remind yourself regularly) why you married your spouse.

I have learned a lot throughout this process. It has given me the opportunity to look outside of myself (and to God) for answers.

I am thankful for that.
 
Beau said:
Thank you. I try to live my life very intentionally, with the hope that I avoid many of the pitfalls that accompany unbridled reactions. Sometimes it works, but other times I struggle and fail. Regardless, I try and always question my motives (and many times I realize I don't like the answer).

I hope that whatever I've offered can help another see the destructive nature of divorce. Make no mistake, although I am thankful that I am no longer married to my ex-wife - still I consider the death of that marriage a failure - and I have responsibility for that. Perhaps not 100% responsibility, but it was me who was responsible to "drive the bus". I also know that those who helped to map the course (my ex) helped steer things away from a healthy marriage.

Once divorce (which I initiated) was certain, I had to go through a process that I never intended to go through and - candidly - could not have imagined the absurdity of.

Men (and women, too) love your spouse like you mean it. Make your spouse your most important relationship outside of God. Remember each and every day (and remind yourself regularly) why you married your spouse.

I have learned a lot throughout this process. It has given me the opportunity to look outside of myself (and to God) for answers.

I am thankful for that.
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Wonderful post. My wife and I like all married couples have went through some rocky times. Your post only reaffirms my stance to draw closer to God for our marriage and kids. Thank you and God Bless
 
Beau said:
Men (and women, too) love your spouse like you mean it. Make your spouse your most important relationship outside of God. Remember each and every day (and remind yourself regularly) why you married your spouse.
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Wives, submit to your husbands as to the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the head of the church, his body, of which he is the Savior. Now as the church submits to Christ, so also wives should submit to their husbands in everything.

Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her...

Ephesians 5:22-25
 
BigNutz said:
Please pray for my mothers drinking, my fathers depression/lack of motivation, and my loneliness. Thanks.
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I'll def be praying for your parents and for you as well. Trust me there isn't 1 person posting in this thread who hasn't been affected by 1 or all of those issues. God Bless you and your family.
 
BigNutz said:
Please pray for my mothers drinking, my fathers depression/lack of motivation, and my loneliness. Thanks.
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I will be adding you and your family in my prayers BN.

Psalms 34:7
The angel of the LORD encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them.

God Bless,
MK9
 
Please pray for my wife, a doctor thinks she may have cancer on her tongue and we are all worried:(. We will find out more when they do further tests but I pray to God she doesn't and it would be very appreciated if anyone else can pray for her too.

Thank you and God bless you all.
 
JudgementDay said:
Please pray for my wife, a doctor thinks she may have cancer on her tongue and we are all worried:(. We will find out more when they do further tests but I pray to God she doesn't and it would be very appreciated if anyone else can pray for her too.

Thank you and God bless you all.
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Wow sorry to hear that bro I will definitely be praying. Keep us posted. God Bless
 
I just found this thread and let me just say that as a 21 year old college guy who's experiencing his first true doubts, I thank y'all for posting here and lifting each other up; that in itself is a blessing for me to read. And I will pray for every request I read, if I don't post that in the first place. Aside from that, this is awesome, period.
 
JudgementDay said:
Please pray for my wife, a doctor thinks she may have cancer on her tongue and we are all worried:(. We will find out more when they do further tests but I pray to God she doesn't and it would be very appreciated if anyone else can pray for her too.

Thank you and God bless you all.
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Will pray for your wife my good bro.
 
JudgementDay said:
Please pray for my wife, a doctor thinks she may have cancer on her tongue and we are all worried:(. We will find out more when they do further tests but I pray to God she doesn't and it would be very appreciated if anyone else can pray for her too.

Thank you and God bless you all.
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your in my prayers brother.
 
JudgementDay said:
Please pray for my wife, a doctor thinks she may have cancer on her tongue and we are all worried:(. We will find out more when they do further tests but I pray to God she doesn't and it would be very appreciated if anyone else can pray for her too.
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She will be in my prayers. Both of you need to have faith that God will heal her. Dont hope that God will answer your prayers, KNOW that he already has.

Mark 9:22 "But if you can do anything, take pity on us and help us."
Mark 9:23 "'If you can'?" said Jesus. "Everything is possible for him who believes."

EVERYTHING. Not some things, not half, not three quarters, not almost everything, EVERYTHING. EVERYTHING is possible for him that believes!!!

Better news then that I doubt we will ever hear. Mark9:23 helped me miraculously when I was younger, to build my faith. Also Matthew 21:21. "Then Jesus told them, "I tell you the truth, if you have faith and don't doubt, you can do things like this and much more. You can even say to this mountain, 'May you be lifted up and thrown into the sea,' and it will happen."

WOW! Let that truth transform the somber tone of this thread into one of joyous excitement! Because I know beyond any shadow of a doubt that it is the absolute truth.

"No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined what God has prepared for those who love him." 1 Corinthians 2:9


God bless you all.
 
JudgementDay said:
Please pray for my wife, a doctor thinks she may have cancer on her tongue and we are all worried:(. We will find out more when they do further tests but I pray to God she doesn't and it would be very appreciated if anyone else can pray for her too.

Thank you and God bless you all.
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Exodus 23:25
25 Worship the LORD your God, and his blessing will be on your food and water. I will take away sickness from among you,

The Word of the Lord.
 
JudgementDay said:
Please pray for my wife, a doctor thinks she may have cancer on her tongue and we are all worried:(. We will find out more when they do further tests but I pray to God she doesn't and it would be very appreciated if anyone else can pray for her too.

Thank you and God bless you all.
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Yo JD...I sorry to hear about your wife, but count me in brotha...I will keep you and your wife in my prayers!
 
zwa004 said:
I just found this thread and let me just say that as a 21 year old college guy who's experiencing his first true doubts, I thank y'all for posting here and lifting each other up; that in itself is a blessing for me to read. And I will pray for every request I read, if I don't post that in the first place. Aside from that, this is awesome, period.
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Great to have you here mang! :thumbsup:
 
BigNutz said:
Please pray for my mothers drinking, my fathers depression/lack of motivation, and my loneliness. Thanks.
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As a grateful recovering alcoholic I know what kind of turmoil I used to cause. God took mercy on me and I have been clean and sober for nearly 5 years now. Anything is possible with Him, including a reprieve from the insiduous disease of addiction. Prayers out my man.
 
Andy G said:
As a grateful recovering alcoholic I know what kind of turmoil I used to cause. God took mercy on me and I have been clean and sober for nearly 5 years now. Anything is possible with Him, including a reprieve from the insiduous disease of addiction. Prayers out my man.
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5yrs sober...that's great to hear...!!
 
Andy G said:
As a grateful recovering alcoholic I know what kind of turmoil I used to cause. God took mercy on me and I have been clean and sober for nearly 5 years now. Anything is possible with Him, including a reprieve from the insiduous disease of addiction. Prayers out my man.
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Thessalonians 5:6-8:
‘Thank you, Father, that I do not sleep, but I keep wide awake, alert, watchful,
cautious and on my guard. I am SOBER, calm, collected and circumspect. For
those who sleep, sleep at night and those who got drunk get drunk at night, BUT I
belong to the DAY, therefore, I am SOBER, and I have put on the breastplate of
faith and love and for a helmet the hope of salvation.’”
 
BN,
I recall hearing that God is an On Time God, not in our time but in His, not a second to soon or too late.
No coincidences when you abide in the shadow of the Almighty :)
God Bless,
MK9
 
MK9 said:
BN,
I recall hearing that God is an On Time God, not in our time but in His, not a second to soon or too late.
No coincidences when you abide in the shadow of the Almighty :)
God Bless,
MK9
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God's time is a good rule of thumb to go by
 
BigNutz said:
Please pray for my mothers drinking, my fathers depression/lack of motivation, and my loneliness. Thanks.
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Isaiah 41:10

10 So do not fear, for I am with you;
do not be dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and help you;
I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
 
Andy G said:
As a grateful recovering alcoholic I know what kind of turmoil I used to cause. God took mercy on me and I have been clean and sober for nearly 5 years now. Anything is possible with Him, including a reprieve from the insiduous disease of addiction. Prayers out my man.
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AndyG,
I am reminded of when Jesus was in a town and a man full of leprosy asked Jesus "If thou wilt thou canst make me whole" Jesus said.."I will, be thou clean" and the man was healed of that disease.
Leprosy wasnt something to joke about back then. Much like addiction is nothing to joke about. It is wonderful to see how God has worked in your life and said "Be thou clean".. AMEN! :)
The power of Christ to heal is for real and He cares about us and loves us. His healing power in your life is an amazing grace

The above is from Luke chapter 5:12,13.

MK9
 
MK9 said:
AndyG,
I am reminded of when Jesus was in a town and a man full of leprosy asked Jesus "If thou wilt thou canst make me whole" Jesus said.."I will, be thou clean" and the man was healed of that disease.
Leprosy wasnt something to joke about back then. Much like addiction is nothing to joke about. It is wonderful to see how God has worked in your life and said "Be thou clean".. AMEN! :)
The power of Christ to heal is for real and He cares about us and loves us. His healing power in your life is an amazing grace

The above is from Luke chapter 5:12,13.

MK9
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No man/psychiatrists can do for you what God can!
 
I love to see you guys getting fired up again, and praying for one another. I'll join you in those prayers and enthusiasm, and God bless you all!
 
I need some prayer.

I'm just lukewarm to cold, for the past...while.

Spiritually lazy, and now man enough to admit it.
I go to a christian school, so I'm around it all day, it's so easy to become lazy and complacent. I would like to find that fire again.
 
carpee said:
I need some prayer.

I'm just lukewarm to cold, for the past...while.

Spiritually lazy, and now man enough to admit it.
I go to a christian school, so I'm around it all day, it's so easy to become lazy and complacent. I would like to find that fire again.
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This is here is the truth, you can not be lukewarm, either hot or cold. I will pray that God rekindle your fire in the name of Jesus!
 
Amen Andrew!!

@Carpee

We have to pick a side and as hard as it may seem at times or all the time we can't get lazy.

Luke 9:62
And Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.

Don't look back away from what God has called you to do. Whatever the reason, just know its a battle for your mind and once the mind is taken the body soon follows..

Proverbs 4:23
Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.

I'll be praying for you Carpee
MK9
 
MK9 said:
Amen Andrew!!

@Carpee

We have to pick a side and as hard as it may seem at times or all the time we can't get lazy.

Luke 9:62
And Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.

Don't look back away from what God has called you to do. Whatever the reason, just know its a battle for your mind and once the mind is taken the body soon follows..

Proverbs 4:23
Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.

I'll be praying for you Carpee
MK9
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thanks man.
 
This isnt a prayer request, but a praise God. There are a select few who know about my situation with my ex and my child, but through the grace of God, people at his school are starting to see what I've been telling them so long. My ex's acting has finally caught up with her lies. I continue to pray that the momentum keeps going in my child's favor for when I take her back to court for full custody of my son, but this was a nice glimmer of hope in the darkness I've been in for some time. God is good, and he will do right by HIS time.
 
carpee said:
I need some prayer.

I'm just lukewarm to cold, for the past...while.

Spiritually lazy, and now man enough to admit it.
I go to a christian school, so I'm around it all day, it's so easy to become lazy and complacent. I would like to find that fire again.
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In my experience, the answer to this is fairly simple. Go DO something nice for someone else and expect nothing in return. Although you and I know you will get something in return as sort of a trickle down effect. Call someone important to you that you haven't spoken with in some time, check in w/ Grandma or Grandpa, ask how they're doing, and WANT to know the answer. I was dragged to the mall once by my wife, I was just having an 'off' day, grouchy, etc. So after I bitched I had to be at the mall rather than doing nothing at home, I held the door open for this older lady coming in behind us. Her smile and thanks were genuine and infectious. So, I said to my wife, "I'll be here for awhile." I stood there and held the door open for people for an hour. I got several smiles and thank you's, yada yada. I felt great afterwards. But I had to GO & GET that spiritual spark, it rarely falls in my lap. Take spiritual action.
 
Andy G said:
In my experience, the answer to this is fairly simple. Go DO something nice for someone else and expect nothing in return. Although you and I know you will get something in return as sort of a trickle down effect. Call someone important to you that you haven't spoken with in some time, check in w/ Grandma or Grandpa, ask how they're doing, and WANT to know the answer. I was dragged to the mall once by my wife, I was just having an 'off' day, grouchy, etc. So after I bitched I had to be at the mall rather than doing nothing at home, I held the door open for this older lady coming in behind us. Her smile and thanks were genuine and infectious. So, I said to my wife, "I'll be here for awhile." I stood there and held the door open for people for an hour. I got several smiles and thank you's, yada yada. I felt great afterwards. But I had to GO & GET that spiritual spark, it rarely falls in my lap. Take spiritual action.
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what a great story man!
 
YES, God is GREAT and take action to get closer to God, very good advice Andy, make the first ignition.
 
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