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Sitnalta
True Blue Farmgirl
4208 Posts
Jessica
NJ
USA
4208 Posts |
 Posted - Dec 26 2008 : 10:03:39 PM
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For whatever reason it is, I find that God is bringing people into my path that need to talk or that need a friend or just so can get to know them. I don't know why He does this. I always feel like "why me, God?" It's not that I am saying. Why do I have to deal with this, but rather, what can I possibly do or be for these people that He has let me cross their paths.
Well, tonight I found out something very important that I already knew, but I think God was trying to reiterate to me. No matter where you are in life, or what your age, or status, or whatever, there is always something that you are that someone else needs. Whether its to hear an experience (and I hate those kinda, because inevitably, I will have to share some deep dark secret that I wanted to forget about my passed, but God is nudging me to tell)or maybe just tell what good things He has done for me.
I find myself very thankful for those deep dark secret times that I want to forget right now, because God is able to use them in someone elses life, to draw them closer to Him.
Please pray for me that I would be a willing vessel. ( I sure do hate having to get those skeletons outta my closet sometimes!!)
hugs
Jessie
Farmgirl Sister #235
Hope begins in the dark, the stubborn hope that if you just show up and try to do the right thing, the dawn will come. You wait and watch and work You don't give up.
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kmbrown
True Blue Farmgirl
459 Posts
Misty
Waynesboro
Pennsylvania
USA
459 Posts |
Posted - Dec 27 2008 : 09:38:30 AM
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Good for you Jesse. God will MAKE you willing if that is what he wants you to do!! My brother is going through a terrible time right now and my cousin called and talked to him and she had gone through much of the same thing and no one even knew it!!! BUT she was willing to share with my brother and it has helped him tremendously, so, you never know what it might do!!
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
11303 Posts
kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
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Posted - Dec 27 2008 : 1:50:01 PM
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Jessie, you are so blessed to be used by God this way. Just be obedient and have a willing heart and it will all fall into place, for you and them. He will see you through!
Hugs and prayers, Kris
Turn your face to the sun and the shadows fall behind you. Maori proverb |
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shepherdgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1008 Posts
Tracy
California
USA
1008 Posts |
Posted - Dec 28 2008 : 10:55:54 PM
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One thing I have found Jess, is that when God starts poking at those sore spots-- it's because he wants to heal them. After all, when you have a sore that won't heal, what's the FIRST thing the doctor does? He cuts that bad boy open and lets that wound BLEED!!! Does the Bible not say that God himself is the "Great Physician?"
I think God is bringing those people into your life, even for the briefest second, not only so YOUR stories of the things you would rather keep buried are brought to light in their OWN eyes, but that by letting those "Skeletons" out of the "Closet" you are finally allowing those festering wounds to heal. (even if you don't REALIZE they are wounds-- but you wouldn't want to keep them hidden if they weren't, would you?) Don't feel bad, and certainly DON'T feel guilty about sharing those things about yourself with others. He knows YOU need that healing as well!!! HUGS! HUGS! HUGS! my WONDERFUL pen pal!!!! ~~~~ XXOO ~~~~ Tracy
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away. ~~ George Carlin |
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K-Falls Farmgirl
Chapter Leader
2096 Posts
Cheryl
Klamath Falls
Oregon
USA
2096 Posts |
Posted - Dec 29 2008 : 06:29:09 AM
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I believe as we walk our journey in this life that people join us for however long that duration is. When they travel with me or take a new road I feel honored that I have met them and shared a tear even a hello. God works in mysterious ways. Often I have found strength in their stories and have shared their gifts and feel I have also given them something in return. We are all different but share the path. Jessie, you are one of those gifted people. ((hugs))
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Cheryl #309
Farm girl sister
Enjoy the little things in life....someday you'll look back and realize they were the big things. |
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yarnmamma
True Blue Farmgirl
4247 Posts
Linda
Clarks Summit
PA
USA
4247 Posts |
Posted - Dec 29 2008 : 06:36:13 AM
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what a good topic...it makes sense to me. I keep hearing that our only job on earth is to help others, or in other words LOVE each other. Sounds like you do that!
Linda in Scranton, PA
farmgirl #71
Have a wonderful Farmgirl New Year!! |
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9093 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
9093 Posts |
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Mumof3
True Blue Farmgirl
3890 Posts
Karin
Ellenwood
GA
USA
3890 Posts |
Posted - Dec 29 2008 : 06:52:43 AM
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You don't always have to share the secret to be helpful. The common bond gives you empathy for the situation of the other person which, in turn, allows you to be understanding, compassionate and able to guide them in a better direction. I often find they are not looking for someone to commiserate with, but more for a softer place upon which to lay their burdens. Your tender heart seems to be just the place in which to do that very thing.
Karin
Farmgirl Sister
# 18 :)
www.perfectlittlemiracle.blogspot.com
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therusticcottage
True Blue Farmgirl
4439 Posts
Kay
Vancouver
WA
USA
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Posted - Dec 29 2008 : 09:46:05 AM
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Just the fact that you are open to God's leading is so pleasing to Him! I always think of it as God's way of helping me take my eyes off whatever situation I'm in so that I can focus them somewhere else. It helps to me to put my situation in perspective that way. You are a sweet and giving person!! I will certainly be praying for you.
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PROUD FARMGIRL SISTER #100 |
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Sitnalta
True Blue Farmgirl
4208 Posts
Jessica
NJ
USA
4208 Posts |
Posted - Dec 29 2008 : 12:15:13 PM
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Kay,
That is a very good way of looking at it. Heaven knows that I've got plenty to be keeping my mind off of. :O) It has been very encouraging to read all of your responses. I wasn't sure how this post would be received. I have met so many new farmgirls and getting down to the nitty gritty with a few of them and it has been wonderful. I was hoping no one would take it to heart. In this post I was talking about a family matter, but I knew you all would have some good insights for me. :O)
hugs
Jessie
Farmgirl Sister #235
Hope begins in the dark, the stubborn hope that if you just show up and try to do the right thing, the dawn will come. You wait and watch and work You don't give up.
Stop by my blog for a visit www.messiejessie2.blogspot.com |
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5 acre Farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1007 Posts
~~~*Terri*~~~
WA.
USA
1007 Posts |
Posted - Dec 30 2008 : 7:41:04 PM
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Just know Jess, your not alone with deep dark secrets,..
Tis freeing to our inner beings, to be true to ourselves, and when God brings those to us, if we, but, get it out in the open, then we will be freer in our hearts.
He is more apt to work in us, to set us even freer(if that makes sense).Our flesh(self) does not want to be free, it wants to hang on to those secrets, why?, cause we are fleshly...listen Jess, and be free in your heart.
Farmgirl Sister #368
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http://thecontentedwoman.blogspot.com
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happydaze
True Blue Farmgirl
136 Posts
lorraine
atlanta
ni
USA
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Posted - Jan 03 2009 : 5:34:44 PM
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| You are all right on target tonite! Hubby is an alcholholic also, and a mean one at that.He did all the awful things drunks do, and more. After 40 years of drinking, he quit cold turkey and hasnt touched it again in 6 years! It wasnt anything I did or said, or AA or meds. He was diagnosed with oral cancer, from smoking and fertilizing it with beer. He quit right then and there, and is usually a pretty good guy to be with. Unfortunately, he is also a totally disabled VietNam vet (highly decorated). He has been is physical pain every minute of the last 42 years, so he has earned a right to be grouchy now and again. But life is so much better now. He is in a good remission and out works every other 60 y/o man Iknow. and quite a few 40 y/o. I know that all my years of nagging, crying, threats, encouragements, prayers,hopes and help did absolutely nothing. He did it all and I amvery greatful. Have hope, it may happen for you. |
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babysmama
True Blue Farmgirl
931 Posts
Elizabeth
Iowa
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Posted - Jan 05 2009 : 08:00:12 AM
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I once heard a saying that really sticks with me:
"There are three kinds of people: those who learn from their mistakes, those who don't, and those who learn from other people's mistakes."
Sometimes we can help others by sharing our mistakes so that they can learn from them. Mistakes are often shameful or hurtful to us but if sharing your experence can help someone else not go through the same thing they are worth sharing. And sometimes you don't have to share your own secrets in order to help - it just enlightens you more to their problems and from your past experiences you can draw the wisdom to know how to help them. Either way, God has a way of bringing the right people into our life (or bringing us into the life of another) at just the right time. It's up to us to take advantage of that and be His vessel to help.
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jpbluesky
True Blue Farmgirl
6066 Posts
Jeannie
Florida
USA
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Posted - Jan 05 2009 : 09:58:01 AM
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Jessie - hope God provides you with wisdom and joy and the peace that you need to help those around you. You must have a wonderful personality and spirit to care so much and want to help so much. Good for you!
Farmgirl Sister # 31
www.blueskyjeannie.blogspot.com
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