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I could use some advice and prayers

K

kapidr

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I was raised Catholic but dropped away from the Church until I hit rock bottom back in Nov. of last year with a divorce I didn't want after 23 years marriage. My life was going in such a horrible direction when my friend talked me into going to a Non-denominational Church, Anchor Faith, in St. Augustine on Christmas. Once there I felt home. This is a place they teach only the bible, they don't add to it or take away from it. It's so uplifting and supportive there its amazing. On January 2012 I accepted Jesus as my Savior and life turned around in an amazing way, from my outlook improving, to my coping skills improving, my finances improved and I went from sick with fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, and depression to starting to heal.

At first the Holy Spirit was talking to me clearly and life was improving dramatically but we all know the Bible says we'll have tribulations and to go through them with cheer but I'm having a hard time. I tithe my 10 percent and even gave half my savings (about 5,000 dollars) to our Church to help build the nursery because I felt God asked me to through the Holy Spirit. I'm a single mom and obeying was not easy when the Holy Spirit asked me to donate. I live on disability though my health is improving and I can see myself some day getting off of disability and returning to work. Praise God.

Heres my problem. It seems the devil is attacking me so much lately. I know it's to turn me away from God but it's getting hard to handle. My 2001 Jeep transmission is needing overhauled, the sensors are not working properly and the seals are leaking. I have gained back 11 pounds of the over 60 that I have lost. This will be the first year that I actually can't afford to pay for the presents I bought for my son for Christmas. My depression is back, my joint and muscle pains are worsening. And to make things even worse when I tried to go metal detecting yesterday I decided to try to set the machine as hot as it will go and it is now stuck in OVERLOAD. I tried all the fixes I read on forums and it appears I'll have to send the machine back to Whites. Metal detecting withdrawl here I come! This was my therapy :(

I gave up things like pornography,. I tithe my 10 percent. I donated when asked to by God himself. I confronted people I'd hurt and apologized. I've overcome pain medication addiction and have been off them completely for 3 years. I quit smoking when I got pregnant 16 years ago and never went back to smoking. I don't drink alcohol. I was on a super awesome track but now everything is crashing. I will NOT let the devil turn me from God. I will not give up. So I'm asking for your prayers.

The Bible says give and your cup will be running over. My cups not right now. Its empy and cracking and I don't understand it. I'm even mad at myself for feeling overwhelmed when I compare my problems to those of the parents of that elementary school shooting. I have no right to complain, my sons alive and healthy and follows God.

Still loving God but feeling overwhelmed... Could use your prayers.

Barbara
 
First of all welcome to the forum. It sounds like satan is really attacking you. The closer we get to GOD the more satan gets mad and tries to attack us. He knows that you are making a difference for the kingdom of GOD and he does not want that. Listening to want you have already done for GOD lifted me up. Do not give up , you may want to try fasting also. Let GOD know you are seriuos about following him. Fasting is one way of showing that and it is one way to get closer to GOD. When I fast every time I want to eat I pray or read the bible instead. I have not fasted in a while and my wife just mentioned we need to fast yesterday as we have been getting attacked with sickness. I usually fast for twenty four hours. I wll be praying for you. We are hear for you thats what we do is pray . Post anytime and feel free to ask any questions .
 
I will be praying for you. Don't let satan get a foothold. Let go and let God. P.U.S.H. = Pray until something happens, and read Jer 29:11
God bless.

Mike
 
Hello Barbara,
Believe me...I feel your pain and understand where you are emotionally & physically. To be sure, I will hold you up in prayer and keep on praying for you in the weeks and months to come. May our loving heavenly Father fill you with His Holy Spirit and give you the strength to endure.

Martin/Senior Seeker
 
Welcome to the forum Barbara! First I'd like to say that I concur with Travis. He's spot on with the attacks AND the fasting recommendation. Second, I too was Catholic and was in a Charismatic Catholic church for more than ten years and then moved to the South. We left Catholicism and also started to attend a non-denominational church, where I am also on our healing and deliverance team (Mark 16:17-1:geek: and know that what you are experiencing is unfortunately normal. (What I mean by "normal" is to echo what Travis said, "The closer we get to GOD the more satan gets mad and tries to attack us".)

As for advice I could give you some, but again back to what Travis said, "prayer and fasting" (2 Samuel 12:16, Ezra 8:21, Acts 13:2-3; 14:23) is probably the best spiritual advice you can receive right now. I will pray for you and ask the Holy Spirit to illuminate the areas you are being attacked in and if there are any further doorways that need to be closed. (Great job resisting the devil thus far Barbara! James 4:7) Hang in there Barbara, we're all here for you! God Bless.

Greg
 
satan will always attack you where you are weak.the closer you get to the lord ,the harder he will fight.get surrounded by christian friends at church and they should hold you up in prayer.remember satan will attack you with what ever sin you had the most trouble with when you were lost!!!do not give up lots of us have been through the same thing.read your bible,pray chose christian friends that will stand by you.god bless we will all be praying for you.
 
Thank you for the prayers. Yesterdays service seemed to be directed just to me. Just what I needed to hear. I really need to get back to school and learn a new field to work in. Maybe a counsellor, missionary, teacher or own my own business again, though I have much to learn before getting to that level. I was an Optician but because of a neck injury and health problems I had to stop working and go on disability. My x-husband also pays alimony. Both of these incomes leaves me feeling burdensome. I want to be self sufficient. As my health improves I'm starting to feel I can return to work someday though not at a standing job although that may come as healing comes. I kind of feel like I'm on a dark path with many doors in front of me that I can't see. I know there is a path to take but not which path or where the path even is. I have no clue how to go back to school or even how to afford it. I have no clue what job I'm supposed to be doing. My brother was lucky he loved electronics and knew from an early age that he wanted to work on them and he now owns three repair shops for electronics but he's not even a believer. I love metal detecting but there are full time jobs in that field that I'm aware of. I like helping people, in fact that's where most of my extra money goes. Literally. It's scary being a single mom, 45 and thinking of starting a new career. I even asked God NOT to heal me so that I can stay on the 'security' of a guaranteed income. It's a struggle to do the right thing for the fear of the unknown. When I pray I pray that Gods will be done. That he give me the wisdom to do the right thing. That he gives me the faith needed to step out of security and into the unknown. What I do know is that in my heart I know that this guaranteed income I'm living on is not the path I should be on.(And with our governments current direction, and my x-husbands lifestyle even these 'guaranteed' incomes are likely to not be so someday). And the pain I live with is not Gods will. I've overcome many obstacles in my 45 years and I think this next huge one is overcoming the fear of the unknown.

Again thank you for the prayers. I believe prayer works. Thank you for the advice in here and private messages. May God bless all of you.

Barbara
 
http://imageshack.us/a/img163/5326/beachbirds.jpg

Thought I'd share a photo I took at the beach before metal detecting :) Even dreary grey days God can make beautiful.
 
Barbara,
I will Pray for you also.
I know how hard life can get. My life has had so many "downs" since I became a Christian but I feel the comfort of the Lord. I know no matter what the outcome I still win.
I think Travis (7centsworth) is right. You/ us need to Fast. When we Fast we are saying "I'm letting go of my appetite and I want to hunger for you Lord".
Have a great Christmas season Barbara and welcome to this wonderful forum!
 
Barbara, I'm sorry to hear that you are going through a trying time. We all go through those times, one way or another, at different points in our lives. It sure isn't a pleasant place to be! I will lift you up in prayer. Do as Travis suggested - do some fasting & praying.

Oh, and welcome to the forum. :)

Lisa
 
Welcome to the forum Barbara. You have found a "Great" group of folks on this forum. I am praying for you now to overcome these rough times Barbara. May God Bless you both. And have a wonderful day. :happy:Joe
 
In life, when we look back, we have regrets.
When we look around us, we have worry and fear.
When we look up to "GOD", we have "PEACE" and "HOPE".
 
update :)

Thank you all so much for the prayers. God is Faithful. He makes all things work together for our good. Last year I had 3 insurance claims on my home for different damage and was cancelled by my insurance company with the 'threat that you'll have to go with a government insurance company and it will cost 3 times more than what you pay now." Hahaha... Well they were part right. I did have to go with Citizens ( I think that's the name of them) in Florida but it wasn't three times more it was LESS by hundreds! (for the same coverage)

Long story short. I just received a nice refund check for overpayment on my escrow for my house payment last year. I've about caught up on all bills and was able to get a new scoop! No more using my garden shovel to dig the water line at the beach.

My Jeeps transmission is fixed, my bald tires are replaced and my metal detector is back from the shop and works! I give God all the glory!

http://imageshack.us/a/img248/3718/barbwithdetectors2.jpg

This is one happy girl :) THANK YOU EVERYONE!
 
That is great glad to hear all the great news. Now you can get out there and find some goodies with those detectors.
 
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