October 2009 Prayers and Praises

Here in Florida there is a new coolness in the air, so I can only imagine that all of the the other states (and countries) are feeling the effects of a new season rushing in.  These changes are so real and bring about many other changes in our lives - mainly switching out the summer clothes.  But it has also put a new pep in my step because I can walk during lunch and not get so hot. So as subtle as the changes are that bring in a new season, we get excited knowing what is to come. 

I am getting excited too about my new season with food and my body. I'm sure others have experienced this too, you start feeling a little stronger from walking or other exercises, you start having more power over your food choices and begin making better ones, your head and thinking feels a little clearer, and the clothes are fitting a little looser.  All of this giving you a glimpse into the next season in your life.  And we can know this from all of those who have gone before us and have shared their experiences. I don't know about you, but I love reading the success stories and gaining hope of entering a new season of weight loss and getting healthy for myself.

But not all of our seasons are pleasant.  Ecclesiates 3:1 says To every [thing there is] a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven.  God's word says there is a purpose for every season, so no matter what your season will bring, I pray you will open your heart to see God's purpose for it in your life.

Blessings to you!   Lorraine

Thank you Lorraine. I needed to be reminded of this once again. I come to you my firends asking for your prayers. Ever since we found out on Monday the good news about my father and now that my brother knows you would think I would be on cloud nine, however I have been struggling with this heaviness in my heart, depression. All I want to do is sleep. I know it is not my time to go but I have asked God to take me, that I am ready any time (and then I feel guilty and ask for forgiveness). School has been a struggle, getting through the day, having a flow to my teaching. Nothing feels right. I still get up and exercise and watch Joyce Meyers but it just seems I am on autopilot and nothing or noone seems to be able to penetrate this that I am in. I ask for my husband also. He has to put up with me and I can see the hurt in his eyes when I am not there for him in any way. The view from my eyes seems weary and meaningless and I know that is not a truth...but it just feels so real. Thank you.

Norma, your feelings are completely normal, I have said the same things to God. But we are not alone, even Job when faced with his tradgedy of losing his whole family said it would have been better if he were never even born. Pain is pain and none of us WANT to face it or go through it, but I assure you that the Lord will be there with you every step of the way. 

I have also felt the same way in regards to my husband as well and know I have caused him much suffering over the years, and I have come to see just how Christ-like he really is to have put up with me and love me anyway. I believe God has made them that way and I'm so thankful. I've learned from him in that regard with loving my children or others who dissapoint me. So, all I can do now is do what I know is right for now, for today, for this moment.  I can't change the past, but can do something today that will change the future, even when my feelings aren't in it.  The bible says that it is in our weakness that we can experience God's strength.  So I pray you will know His strength today! 

much love - Lorraine 

Thank you Lorraine for your words of inspiration about the seasons of life. My prayer is that as the seasons change we too will change for the better. With all the different arenas of life staying focused on whats necessary versus whats important can be challenging. Getting healthy and staying healthy is the start of a new season in my life and I'm looking forward to the change. -sqdonald

I am asking for traveling mercies for Mark as he visits his Father in Maryland in preparation of kidney donation.  Mark lives in Indiana and pastors a church there.  Bless his heart, he called me last night wondering how my physical therapy session went on Monday.  He is such an asset to our team here in "I Can Do All Things in Christ".

Yes Lord, watch over Mark and his dad.  Lord, we are thankful that you gave us two kidneys so we can share one!

I found out that my son has O+ blood which rules out a lot of his possible donors as a good match.  Well, mine is O-,  so I think I just found my motivation to get as healthy as possible, as quick as possible so they will pick me!

Praise the Lord Everyone

You all are just amazing.  By coming back and reading your post of praying for me shows that we do not get were we are just by our own prayers, but by the prayers of others.  It is by your prayers and others that I made it Maryland and back and I thank you for it.

It was a wonderful visit.  We really talked most of the time and then after visiting my oldest brother, my father took me out to dinner, even though I was not hungry and let him know, but he is one that will not take I am not hungry for an answer, he was determined to take me out even if I was not going to eat,...lol...so needless to say he took me to his visit restaurant which was a buffet all you can eat and for the price what could I do but go to eat 3 plates of food, all small and all vegetables though, but I thank God he is still here and I was able to have this time with him.

Once again, thanks for your prayers

Mark

Thank you Heavenly Father for the healing of Mark's illness this last week, he is doing much better.  I want to lift up his job situation for your intervention on Monday.  Lord you know Mark's needs and the enemy is busy trying to cause problems.  Whatever the outcome  ... we will praise You Father knowing You have Mark's best interest in sight. ~in Jesus' precious name

Original Post by gatorlorraine:

But not all of our seasons are pleasant.  Ecclesiates 3:1 says To every [thing there is] a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven.  God's word says there is a purpose for every season, so no matter what your season will bring, I pray you will open your heart to see God's purpose for it in your life.

Blessings to you!   Lorraine

 Praise the Lord for He is good!

Hello everybody, how's everyone doing?  
I'm doing great, I'm deeply blessed. As y'all know I haven't been here since Sept. 20th. God was dealing with me about a particular subject and I determined in my heart to hear a Word from Him concerning that so I turned off the computer that evening and decided to go on a fast.  I honestly thought it would last at least 40 days but the night before last I did get THE WORD from God. It wasn't until today that I realized (the Holy Spirit told me) that my fast was over. So here I am! 

Norma Jean, Lorraine, Mark, I appreciate your concern and am grateful for your prayers. I'm sorry that I wasn't able to contact anyone for I had to disassociate myself from the everyone and everything which included my family. (I was able to go to a baby shower only because I was one of the hostesses) It was hard but with God's grace He brought me through it. Glory to God! 

It's good to be back in touch with all of you, my sisters and brothers, and to be back in touch with the world.  God is good and like I said, I am deeply blessed!

~Maggie