forgivenWretch

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I do not feel obliged to believe that the same God who has endowed us with sense, reason, and intellect has intended us to forgo their use. ~Galileo

Bondman

Well, that's the first time I've dissolved into tears on a forum! - tears of joy at the beautiful posts from you guys!!! Ranging all the way from Mark's strong but practical suggestions to the amazing 'heart-words' from forgivenWretch.

Robin, I hope that the love that's coming from us here, via the Lord to you, will help a little to soothe your hurting heart!! And our prayers as well. You are in our hearts, dear one. We've grown to love and appreciate you! You're an amazing and incredibly special lady!

THIS TIME WILL PASS!! They always do! Meantime, throughout the trials you're going through, keep looking up to He whose LOVE envelops you now, and will for every micro-second of every day of your life!!

We love you!!!!!

- BM and Mrs

blankgirl

hey i need advice.. been struggling with depression and im exhausted.. im at uni.. the workload is so heavy, and at the same time theres so much pressure to be active at church and at cf in uni as well. i dont noe wat to do.. ive been praying that the Lord take away my life.. i know its dramatic but thats how i feel.

forgivenWretch

blankgirl....I personally understand the battles that rage when one is faced with depression atop of everyday priorities. The first thing which you must do is prioritize your task.

First and foremost, please be sure that you put God first. Pray, and seek His guidance. I know that it is not easy to pray and talk with God when depressed, but I can assure you that it can be done and that it is the only thing that will lead guidance to your situation.

Next, found your bible and read and study. God will lead you to the passages that will have much meaning and pertain to your situation.

Below, is a list of YOU SAY, GOD SAYS, verse references that I think will be of some help:

You Say

, God Says, Bible Verses
Handy Chart To Keep Close By

You say, "It's impossible."
God says, "All things are possible."
(Luke 18:27)



You say, "I'm too tired."
God says, "I will give you rest."
(Matthew 11:28-30)



You say, "Nobody really loves me."
God says, "I love you."
(John 3:16 & Jeremiah 31:3)



You say, "I can't go on."
God says, "My grace is sufficient."
(II Corinthians 12:9 & Psalm 91:15)



You say, "I can't figure things out."
God says, "I will direct your steps."
(Proverbs 3:5-6)



You say, "I can't do it."
God says, "You can do all things."
(Philippians 4:13)



You say, "I'm not able."
God says, "I am able."
(II Corinthians 9:8)



You say, "It's not worth it."
God says, "It will be worth it."
(Romans 8:28)



You say, "I can't forgive myself."
God says, "I forgive you."
(I John 1:9 & Romans 8:1)



You say, "I can't manage."
God says, "I will supply all your needs."
(Philippians 4:19)



You say, "I'm afraid."
God says, "I have not given you a spirit of fear."
(II Timothy 1:7)



You say, "I'm always worried and frustrated."
God says, "Cast all your cares on me."
(I Peter 5:7)



You say, "I'm not smart enough."
God says, "I give you wisdom."
(I Corinthians 1:30)


You say, "It's impossible."
God says, "All things are possible."
(Luke 18:27)



You say, "I'm too tired."
God says, "I will give you rest."
(Matthew 11:28-30)



You say, "Nobody really loves me."
God says, "I love you."
(John 3:16 & Jeremiah 31:3)



You say, "I can't go on."
God says, "My grace is sufficient."
(II Corinthians 12:9 & Psalm 91:15)



You say, "I can't figure things out."
God says, "I will direct your steps."
(Proverbs 3:5-6)



You say, "I can't do it."
God says, "You can do all things."
(Philippians 4:13)



You say, "I'm not able."
God says, "I am able."
(II Corinthians 9:8)



You say, "It's not worth it."
God says, "It will be worth it."
(Romans 8:28)



You say, "I can't forgive myself."
God says, "I forgive you."
(I John 1:9 & Romans 8:1)



You say, "I can't manage."
God says, "I will supply all your needs."
(Philippians 4:19)



You say, "I'm afraid."
God says, "I have not given you a spirit of fear."
(II Timothy 1:7)



You say, "I'm always worried and frustrated."
God says, "Cast all your cares on me."
(I Peter 5:7)



You say, "I'm not smart enough."
God says, "I give you wisdom."
(I Corinthians 1:30)



You say, "I feel all alone."
God says, "I will never leave you or forsake you."
(Hebrews 13:5)

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I do not feel obliged to believe that the same God who has endowed us with sense, reason, and intellect has intended us to forgo their use. ~Galileo

forgivenWretch

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I do not feel obliged to believe that the same God who has endowed us with sense, reason, and intellect has intended us to forgo their use. ~Galileo

Faithwoman

Faithwoman

Blankgirl,

You have come to a great place to learn about how much the Lord loves you. Be sure to read Bondman's messages, print them out. When someone else gives you scripture that touches your heart, print it out.
Instead of praying for the Lord to take away your life, try flipping that prayer around and pray to the Lord to show you life.. he gave his son for you, me and all so that we may have life. It has taken me 46 years to finally learn this!

He will give you the strength you need for the load of all that you are going through. there are times that I doubt it.. shame on me! however his Love and mercy is so great.. he provided me with a whole new circle of friends here on this wonderful Christian forum.. he led me here so that he may have others help show me his love for me.

Keep posting and sharing. Read the Word. The truth is all there.

Hugs
Faithwoman

Bondman

Hi sweetie!!! It seems ages since I've seen you!

First, what Faithwoman wrote is excellent. She's been through a really tough time and is PROVING that God is able.

Second, I'm right with what Wayne (forgivenWretch) wrote. And he DOES understand what you're going through!

He said, "The first thing which you must do is prioritize your task." Absolutely!

You said, "theres so much pressure to be active at church and at cf in uni as well." Seems to me that needs to stop. YOU DO NOT NEED THAT PRESSURE!! It's too much for you to handle!

Now this is YOUR decision as to what YOU do in YOUR life. Do NOT let other people run your life! You need to be concentrating on your study. But in any case, WHENEVER YOU'RE OVERWHELMED WITH EVERYTHING IN YOUR LIFE, THEN SOMETHING HAS TO GO!!!

So dear one, please do ACT, and remove as much of the pressure as you can. THEN, you'll be better able to do the priorities Wayne said.

Meantime we will pray and love you and be here to support you with whatever you need!

Much love from us here!

- BM and Mrs

Bondman

Mark_18

Above and beyond yes He is! Above and beyond let us reach! Above and beyond let go and be on your way! Above and beyond!

Too much too know. Overwhelming, yes, but let show. Submit in all ways. Let Him poor out like rain. Be still and know that He's in this place. You are the head, not the tail. You are on top, not below. You are His child. Made right by the blood of the Lamb, OH REJOICE REJOICE REJOICE!
Overwhelming, yes, but let show!

Out of the acting bit. Submitted to what is natural. Crazy you look - to judging eyes. Crazy you are NOT! You are the head, not the tail. You are on top, not below. You are His child!

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Word Of God Speak!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Would You Poor Down Like Rain!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

(Kutless - Word Of God Speak)

REJOICE REJOICE REJOICE

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Luke 15:31 - And he said unto him, Son, thou art ever with me, and all that I have is thine.
Joel 2:28 - I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams, your young men will see visions.
Matthew 7:7 - Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.

Psalms 126:5 - Those who sow in tears will reap with songs of joy.

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