Isnt it amazing how God works!!!

gavinsmom · 08-24-2005, 09:48 AM

I just read a post about someone who decided to rededicate their life to God this morning. God must be busy this morning, because I also made that decision this morning. For over 2 years now I have had such and anger issue. I mean I am never happy always in a bad mood. I yell and scream at my kids ( which i am always horrified at myself for doing this) and just feel so empty inside. I have always been in church until now. There are alot of things that have happend in my life in the past 2 years, in which i have turned my back on God. Also things from my childhood are just now surfacing ( such as my astranged father in my eyes molesting me).

But you know what, I am tierd of being this preson. I give my life back to you Lord, do with it what you will. Use me to show others your love, let my life be a testimony to you. Help me be a CHRIST loving mother, and let my children see that they are so loved. Help me turn to you for everything. Help me be the person that you intended.

Praise God....................... FILL ME UP WITH YOUR SPIRIT

Jessica · 08-24-2005, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by gavinsmom

I just read a post about someone who decided to rededicate their life to God this morning. God must be busy this morning, because I also made that decision this morning. For over 2 years now I have had such and anger issue. I mean I am never happy always in a bad mood. I yell and scream at my kids ( which i am always horrified at myself for doing this) and just feel so empty inside. I have always been in church until now. There are alot of things that have happend in my life in the past 2 years, in which i have turned my back on God. Also things from my childhood are just now surfacing ( such as my astranged father in my eyes molesting me).

But you know what, I am tierd of being this preson. I give my life back to you Lord, do with it what you will. Use mne to show others your love, let my life be a testimony to you. Help me be a CHRIST loving mother, and let my children see that they are so loved. Help me turn to you for everything. Help me be the person that you intended.

Praise God....................... FILL ME UP WITH YOUR SPIRIT

Amen! I am starting back to church this Sunday. My mamaw found a nice church where everyone is accepted regardless of race , creed or wealth. I know they should all be likethat but they are not. I'm excited!! I need to get back in touch with God as well. I want my baby to know Christ and all his mercy!

AllieCat0817 · 08-24-2005, 09:53 AM

Amen girlfriend. God is sooo good! Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!

AFwife · 08-24-2005, 09:54 AM

AMEN!

sonjakb · 08-24-2005, 10:06 AM

I feel like God is telling me also to give up sweets. I got that feeling because I binged big time on sugar free brownies.

I read the posts this morning and I was amazed. God is goign to help us all.

Sonja

divajmac · 08-24-2005, 10:09 AM

Amen!! It feels so good to embrace God as your Saviour.

shulamite · 08-24-2005, 10:11 AM

Jesus is.... the sweet , sweet love of my life....Jesus is... the only thing making me right...

wonderful to hear God getting glory!!!

For He is Good and Greatly to be praised!!!

godsbeloved79 · 08-24-2005, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by gavinsmom

I just read a post about someone who decided to rededicate their life to God this morning. God must be busy this morning, because I also made that decision this morning. For over 2 years now I have had such and anger issue. I mean I am never happy always in a bad mood. I yell and scream at my kids ( which i am always horrified at myself for doing this) and just feel so empty inside. I have always been in church until now. There are alot of things that have happend in my life in the past 2 years, in which i have turned my back on God. Also things from my childhood are just now surfacing ( such as my astranged father in my eyes molesting me).

But you know what, I am tierd of being this preson. I give my life back to you Lord, do with it what you will. Use me to show others your love, let my life be a testimony to you. Help me be a CHRIST loving mother, and let my children see that they are so loved. Help me turn to you for everything. Help me be the person that you intended.

Praise God....................... FILL ME UP WITH YOUR SPIRIT

God will bless you for your dedication to him. He loves you no matter what, and that's what I LOVE about him! Be blessed and know that the Lord is on your side.

published392 · 08-24-2005, 10:39 AM

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For over 2 years now I have had such and anger issue. I mean I am never happy always in a bad mood. I yell and scream at my kids ( which i am always horrified at myself for doing this) and just feel so empty inside. I have always been in church until now. There are alot of things that have happend in my life in the past 2 years, in which i have turned my back on God. Also things from my childhood are just now surfacing ( such as my astranged father in my eyes molesting me).

But you know what, I am tierd of being this preson. I give my life back to you Lord, do with it what you will. Use me to show others your love, let my life be a testimony to you. Help me be a CHRIST loving mother, and let my children see that they are so loved.

Hi,

Just to let you know how happy I am for you.

Past circumstances can cause a person not to live the life God intends for you to live. Many years ago I gave my heart to God, but I continued in anger, jealousy, resentment, etc. I was a miserable person inside; the only thing that brought me joy was my children. I prayed daily for years for God to heal my pain.....and I mean, I prayed with great sobbing, as I absolutely hated myself. (Why I didn't know).....many years of praying, I thought, "God will never heal me." And then one day a certain thing happened. It was a "trigger" thing; (one of the things that would cause me to 'go off', yet I had no response. Later that day I couldn't figure out why I hadn't 'gone off,' as it was not like me at all!!!! The next morning as I was praying for God to help me accept myself and heal my pain, I was suddenly reminded of the 'incident' the day before!

It was then that I knew God was healing my pain and I had not even realized it was happening!!

That has been about 10 years ago and I can thankfully say I have been changed. My old negative thoughts are gone and "things" no longer have a grip on me.

I give God the glory and am thankful he took my pain and cast it away forever!

Just be aware, Satan roams about seeking whom he may devour; stay on guard and pray. He can't devour you when you have God on your side!!! When you have become sick and tired of the person you are, and you admit that to God and to yourself, you will find that God is ready to take you under His wing and "make all things new"..............the old man is cast away and you are as a newborn babe that has a fresh new start.

When the thoughts come that you are "nothing" or that you are the same old person you were, speak to the devil and tell him he is a liar!!! You can have a new life and you will be amazed how God can take an old piece of clay and make it into a thing of great beauty!

Very happy for you!

Mule_Freak · 08-24-2005, 10:50 AM

What a WONDERFUL post, Praise the Lord!!! Ya know I used to look forward to the weekends for lets party, lets hit the bars, sorry sounds bad but true but lets pick up some hot guys from the bars

was just the way I was.
BUT
know I look forward to the weekends for one reason, going to Church, being w/ good Christian friends, hearing Gods word, its the most awesome feeling in the world. I love to be "in His house"
So very happy for you and Bless you

gavinsmom · 08-24-2005, 11:15 AM

One part of my story is that i live with my children's father, and have for the past 7 years on and off. We are not married. We have a horrible relationship, he treats me like I am nothing to him besides his babysitter and his maid. I have tried to leave him many times but have no one to lean on to give me any help. SO my decision to come back to christ wont be tainted by adulturous actions because we are so sick of each other that that never happens anyway. I am taking some online medical billing courses that i should be finished with in about 16 months, and then i plan on leaving him. He always makes sure i am without the means to, you know money, van in his name ect.. SO i am going to make sure i am prepared.

Anyway i called him at work to tell him what i had decided this morning. And of course he was rude to me like he always is when i call him at work. When i told him, you know what he said, "well just follow through with it this time and dont half a** it" I was speachless, Well what do I expect from someone who is not a child of GOd. I found that answer very interesting though, especially coming from him.

Thanks for your support pray for me.............

Sherri63 · 08-24-2005, 11:32 AM

Praise be to the Lord! Welcome back into the fold =) Be sure to establish a time for reading your Bible. It will help you, and also be a witness to your kids.

Shalene · 08-24-2005, 12:14 PM

I read the Weigh In Workshopbook which states that if you asked to be filled with the Spirit and for Him to help you with your appetite then He will do just that! I also read in a magazine last night that statistically people who pray 3 times a day lose a pound a day without dieting!!

pooky · 08-24-2005, 12:20 PM

To God Be the Glory!!
He is an awesome God and with Him all things are possible!!!

lovemycats · 08-24-2005, 03:32 PM

Praise God and blessings to each and every one of you. HE truly is the reason for our living.

kayecat · 08-24-2005, 06:58 PM

I just have to add my Halleluja!! to all the posts. Praise God!!

kellysue24 · 08-24-2005, 07:26 PM

Praise God, HE IS FAITHFUL!!

coolbeans · 08-24-2005, 09:13 PM

Yes, GOD is so amazing! GOD bless you, you are in my prayers.

RobinB · 08-26-2005, 09:26 AM

-/\/\-----------------------------------------------------------------
\ / TODAY'S VERSE from HEARTLIGHT -- http://www.heartlight.org/
--\/------------------------------------------------------------------

August 26, 2005

VERSE:
In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not
know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes
for us with groans that words cannot express.
-- Romans 8:26

THOUGHT:
Isn't it incredible! Even in those times when my words are
blocked and my heart is heavy, God hears my prayers. It is not
because I am articulate, wise, or faithful enough to pray as I
should. No, it is because God has graciously placed his Spirit in
our hearts to make known what my words cannot capture and my mind
cannot verbalize. God hears my groanings, my yearnings, my
heartbreaks, and my heart-cries. He knows what I cannot think, but
only feel. Through the work of the Holy Spirit, he answers those
unuttered prayers with his presence, grace, and power.

gavinsmom · 08-26-2005, 04:54 PM

God is Awesome...........

RobinB · 08-27-2005, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by gavinsmom

God is Awesome...........

Yes He is!

Gini · 09-05-2005, 06:06 PM

I went back to church about 28 months ago and put the Lord back into the center of my life. He has done amazing things in just this short time, I immediately began to quit smoking, he helped me with that struggle on a daily basis, he cured me of "pack-rat"-ism (my term, others call it obsessive compulsive behavior) he found people to help move DD and myself into a nicer place, put me into a spirit-filled, joy-filled, wisdom-filled church with wonderful people that is multi-racial, multi-cultural, and desires to help the hurting people of our world. He has provided for me...I have received unexpected checks to help pay bills etc.

You have made a wonderful decision that can cause the remainder of your life to be blessed, joy-filled, spirit-filled. He gives us strength for our troubles, guidance when we ask for it, an all abiding love full of compassion, eternal salvation.

Pray without ceasing, sing praises, read the Word daily, and fellowship with other believers at a church where the Lord shows up each service!

My prayer is that he opens doors for you soon and not 16 mos from now!

Stay with this hun, you will also be amazed at what the power of God can do to your life! He can certainly help you with your anger/control issues.

BAMA-GAL-60 · 09-10-2005, 02:25 PM

When we turn our lives over to christ amazing things do begin to happen to you like never before.
So trust in Him always and never turn your back on Him. Remember He loves us no matter what we have done in our lives, He is always willing to forgive us.

When God is in our lives then we know we will always have someone to lean on when times get to tough for you.

JanMarie3 · 09-28-2005, 05:39 PM

Put your faith in the Lord......

buffedstuff · 09-29-2005, 04:19 PM

it is easier for me to quote scripture than to live it talk about crucifying my flesh

Irishnonee · 09-29-2005, 05:11 PM

Bubbles · 09-29-2005, 05:33 PM

Praying for you gavinsmom. If you ever need ANYONE to lean on you have all of us. People on these boards have helped women in desprete situations many times.
God Bless You!

godsbeloved79 · 09-30-2005, 03:20 PM

He is WoRtHy of all our praises!

08-24-2005, 09:48 AM	#1
gavinsmom MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 2,351 Gallery: gavinsmom Stats: 215/199/140 WOE: Low Carb Start Date: 9/22/08	Isnt it amazing how God works!!! I just read a post about someone who decided to rededicate their life to God this morning. God must be busy this morning, because I also made that decision this morning. For over 2 years now I have had such and anger issue. I mean I am never happy always in a bad mood. I yell and scream at my kids ( which i am always horrified at myself for doing this) and just feel so empty inside. I have always been in church until now. There are alot of things that have happend in my life in the past 2 years, in which i have turned my back on God. Also things from my childhood are just now surfacing ( such as my astranged father in my eyes molesting me). But you know what, I am tierd of being this preson. I give my life back to you Lord, do with it what you will. Use me to show others your love, let my life be a testimony to you. Help me be a CHRIST loving mother, and let my children see that they are so loved. Help me turn to you for everything. Help me be the person that you intended. Praise God....................... FILL ME UP WITH YOUR SPIRIT __________________ the greatest success is happiness.... Last edited by gavinsmom : 08-24-2005 at 09:49 AM.

08-24-2005, 10:06 AM	#5
sonjakb Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: FL Posts: 415 Gallery: sonjakb Stats: 336/284/136 WOE: Atkins Start Date: March 2005	I agree I feel like God is telling me also to give up sweets. I got that feeling because I binged big time on sugar free brownies. I read the posts this morning and I was amazed. God is goign to help us all. Sonja

08-24-2005, 11:15 AM	#11
gavinsmom MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 2,351 Gallery: gavinsmom Stats: 215/199/140 WOE: Low Carb Start Date: 9/22/08	satan already attacking me. One part of my story is that i live with my children's father, and have for the past 7 years on and off. We are not married. We have a horrible relationship, he treats me like I am nothing to him besides his babysitter and his maid. I have tried to leave him many times but have no one to lean on to give me any help. SO my decision to come back to christ wont be tainted by adulturous actions because we are so sick of each other that that never happens anyway. I am taking some online medical billing courses that i should be finished with in about 16 months, and then i plan on leaving him. He always makes sure i am without the means to, you know money, van in his name ect.. SO i am going to make sure i am prepared. Anyway i called him at work to tell him what i had decided this morning. And of course he was rude to me like he always is when i call him at work. When i told him, you know what he said, "well just follow through with it this time and dont half a** it" I was speachless, Well what do I expect from someone who is not a child of GOd. I found that answer very interesting though, especially coming from him. Thanks for your support pray for me.............

08-24-2005, 09:13 PM	#18
coolbeans Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 63 Gallery: coolbeans WOE: atkins	Yes, GOD is so amazing! GOD bless you, you are in my prayers. Last edited by coolbeans : 08-24-2005 at 09:15 PM.

08-26-2005, 09:26 AM	#19
RobinB Heart Writer Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,170 Gallery: RobinB WOE: Atkins Start Date: restart March '07	-/\/\----------------------------------------------------------------- \ / TODAY'S VERSE from HEARTLIGHT -- http://www.heartlight.org/ --\/------------------------------------------------------------------ August 26, 2005 VERSE: In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express. -- Romans 8:26 THOUGHT: Isn't it incredible! Even in those times when my words are blocked and my heart is heavy, God hears my prayers. It is not because I am articulate, wise, or faithful enough to pray as I should. No, it is because God has graciously placed his Spirit in our hearts to make known what my words cannot capture and my mind cannot verbalize. God hears my groanings, my yearnings, my heartbreaks, and my heart-cries. He knows what I cannot think, but only feel. Through the work of the Holy Spirit, he answers those unuttered prayers with his presence, grace, and power. __________________ ~For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also. --Matthew 6:21~

08-24-2005, 09:53 AM	#3
AllieCat0817 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Southeastern Coastal SC Posts: 11,974 Gallery: AllieCat0817 Stats: 213.5/133.5/140 WOE: Atkins Maintenance Start Date: 5/23/03	Amen girlfriend. God is sooo good! Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!

08-24-2005, 09:54 AM	#4
AFwife Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: South Carolina Posts: 6,806 Gallery: AFwife Stats: Yeah/About/That WOE: Atkins Start Date: November 5, 2003	AMEN!

08-24-2005, 10:09 AM	#6
divajmac Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 185 Gallery: divajmac WOE: Atkins Start Date: Nov 3, 2003	Amen!! It feels so good to embrace God as your Saviour.

08-24-2005, 10:11 AM	#7
shulamite MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: bakersfield, CA Posts: 2,779 Gallery: shulamite Stats: 190/157/140 5'8.5" 40yrs WOE: low carb low cal Start Date: org1/03 again 12/06 again 1/08	Jesus is.... the sweet , sweet love of my life....Jesus is... the only thing making me right... wonderful to hear God getting glory!!! For He is Good and Greatly to be praised!!!

08-24-2005, 10:50 AM	#10
Mule_Freak MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,220 Gallery: Mule_Freak Stats: 145/125-130/135 WOE: moderate carbs Start Date: Oct. 2003	What a WONDERFUL post, Praise the Lord!!! Ya know I used to look forward to the weekends for lets party, lets hit the bars, sorry sounds bad but true but lets pick up some hot guys from the bars was just the way I was. BUT know I look forward to the weekends for one reason, going to Church, being w/ good Christian friends, hearing Gods word, its the most awesome feeling in the world. I love to be "in His house" So very happy for you and Bless you

08-24-2005, 11:32 AM	#12
Sherri63 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Central California Posts: 147 Gallery: Sherri63 Stats: 142/135/120 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 6/16/07	Praise be to the Lord! Welcome back into the fold =) Be sure to establish a time for reading your Bible. It will help you, and also be a witness to your kids.

08-24-2005, 12:14 PM	#13
Shalene Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Mount Dora, FL Posts: 308 Gallery: Shalene WOE: Atkins	I read the Weigh In Workshopbook which states that if you asked to be filled with the Spirit and for Him to help you with your appetite then He will do just that! I also read in a magazine last night that statistically people who pray 3 times a day lose a pound a day without dieting!!

08-24-2005, 12:20 PM	#14
pooky Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Memphis Posts: 429 Gallery: pooky Stats: high 307 restart 235.6 235.6/226.6/170-5'11" WOE: Atkins Start Date: Too many to count-most recent 1/17/08	To God Be the Glory!! He is an awesome God and with Him all things are possible!!!

08-24-2005, 03:32 PM	#15
lovemycats Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 307 Gallery: lovemycats Stats: too much/one day at a time/success	Praise God and blessings to each and every one of you. HE truly is the reason for our living.

08-24-2005, 06:58 PM	#16
kayecat Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 249 Gallery: kayecat Stats: 220/211/160 WOE: atkins Start Date: many times 9-1-97	I just have to add my Halleluja!! to all the posts. Praise God!!

08-24-2005, 07:26 PM	#17
kellysue24 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Montana Posts: 889 Gallery: kellysue24 Stats: 248/226/200 wedding goal/150 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 6/29/2005-Jan 28 restart	Praise God, HE IS FAITHFUL!!

08-26-2005, 04:54 PM	#20
gavinsmom MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 2,351 Gallery: gavinsmom Stats: 215/199/140 WOE: Low Carb Start Date: 9/22/08	God is Awesome...........

09-05-2005, 06:06 PM	#22
Gini MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 2,753 Gallery: Gini WOE: Whole Foods Plan Start Date: June 2003, Jan 1 2005 Challenge	I went back to church about 28 months ago and put the Lord back into the center of my life. He has done amazing things in just this short time, I immediately began to quit smoking, he helped me with that struggle on a daily basis, he cured me of "pack-rat"-ism (my term, others call it obsessive compulsive behavior) he found people to help move DD and myself into a nicer place, put me into a spirit-filled, joy-filled, wisdom-filled church with wonderful people that is multi-racial, multi-cultural, and desires to help the hurting people of our world. He has provided for me...I have received unexpected checks to help pay bills etc. You have made a wonderful decision that can cause the remainder of your life to be blessed, joy-filled, spirit-filled. He gives us strength for our troubles, guidance when we ask for it, an all abiding love full of compassion, eternal salvation. Pray without ceasing, sing praises, read the Word daily, and fellowship with other believers at a church where the Lord shows up each service! My prayer is that he opens doors for you soon and not 16 mos from now! Stay with this hun, you will also be amazed at what the power of God can do to your life! He can certainly help you with your anger/control issues. __________________ Hugs, Gini WOE Whole Foods Plan, Diabetes (follow glycemic index) Candida (no cheese, no mushrooms, no aged foods, sobs no Blue Cheese!) Thyroid (no soy) But blessed by the Lord! This is one of my goals to attain this level: "Eating is a deeply symbolic act of receiving God’s grace into my body. I do not want to dishonor this divine gift, so I never eat too much, or without thought, anymore."

09-10-2005, 02:25 PM	#23
BAMA-GAL-60 Guest Join Date: May 2005 Location: Alabama Posts: 354 Gallery: BAMA-GAL-60 Stats: start-325-current 225- goal 150 WOE: Atkins Start Date: Nov. 2000	When we turn our lives over to christ amazing things do begin to happen to you like never before. So trust in Him always and never turn your back on Him. Remember He loves us no matter what we have done in our lives, He is always willing to forgive us. When God is in our lives then we know we will always have someone to lean on when times get to tough for you.

09-28-2005, 05:39 PM	#24
JanMarie3 Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Under the Gateway Arch Posts: 3,586 Gallery: JanMarie3 Stats: 140/134/125 5'3" WOE: Atkins Start Date: Registered: August 2000	Put your faith in the Lord......

09-29-2005, 04:19 PM	#25
buffedstuff Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 641 Blog Entries: 4 Gallery: buffedstuff WOE: BFFM	it is easier for me to quote scripture than to live it talk about crucifying my flesh

09-29-2005, 05:11 PM	#26
Irishnonee Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 502 Gallery: Irishnonee	amen

09-29-2005, 05:33 PM	#27
Bubbles Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Live Free or Die Baby!!!!! Posts: 10,100 Gallery: Bubbles Stats: 140 lbs of flabby fun WOE: All the time Start Date: Feb 2003	Praying for you gavinsmom. If you ever need ANYONE to lean on you have all of us. People on these boards have helped women in desprete situations many times. God Bless You!

09-30-2005, 03:20 PM	#28
godsbeloved79 Atkineer For Life Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Pompano Bch, FL Posts: 14,706 Gallery: godsbeloved79 Stats: 207/205.5/162 WOE: Atkins - Induction Start Date: 1/3/09	He is WoRtHy of all our praises!