LongTimeComing
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Satan has been kicking my butt too. I fell so hard that I almost forgot my name. I'm praying though, praising through, and remembering that God has got my back...
As I sit nestled at the computer table at the car dealer waiting for my car to get fixed, this is one of the times where my singleness looms like a dark cloud. I know, at my age I am asking for a miracle. A man who is open to not having sex before marriage, no children, a job...that is pretty much it. I have to remember that GOD is able and is faithful.
Satan has been kicking my butt too. I fell so hard that I almost forgot my name. I'm praying though, praising through, and remembering that God has got my back...
Hey ToyToy. Stay encouraged. Many of us can relate to how you feel. I know it's difficult, but remember that good things come in God's time. It will be well worth the wait.
Focusing my mind on other things. For V-day I'm going to send my best girl friend and my sisters homemade care packages. One is married, one is in a relationship, and one is single ... but I just feel the desire to do so. Going shopping tomorrow for the goodies.
Also, yesterday and today I seem to be at peace with the "loneliness". I've been praying for God to draw close to me and comfort me. I will pray the same for all the ladies in this thread. There will be easy days and there will be hard days. But God is with us regardless.
Hey All4Tris:
Satan is QUITE busy but we must put on our suit of armor and like you said stay in prayer and KNOW that the victory is ours.
I will difinitely pray for you, but also him. He may need a touch from the Lord as well.
Thank you!! I had a chat with God this morning (I always have chats with Him, anyway). I felt so much better afterwards. I believe in God's goodness, and that He listens. I know that He listens because He has tended to my needs always. I have had so many small miracles in the last few months that disallow me to think anything contrary to the fact that God hears. But as humans are, we get frustrated and discouraged. I'm very grateful for this particular part of the forum (I like LHCF in general anyway), even though I don't post here very often. I want to change that, though.
As I sit nestled at the computer table at the car dealer waiting for my car to get fixed, this is one of the times where my singleness looms like a dark cloud. I know, at my age I am asking for a miracle. A man who is open to not having sex before marriage, no children, a job...that is pretty much it. I have to remember that GOD is able and is faithful.
Hi Ladies....How is everyone doing?
Hi Ladies,
I'm reading an excellent book and wanted to pass the title along: "So Long, Insecurity: You've Been a Bad Friend to Us" by Beth Moore.
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From Publishers Weekly
Prolific Bible teacher and women's ministry leader Moore (Get Out of That Pit) moves away from her characteristic dead-on expositions of scriptural principles in her newest; the topic is insecurity, and the content, she admits, is close to an autobiography. Moore, always transparent with her own personal struggles, is refreshingly so throughout this text. Readers will be chortling in laughter one moment and sucking air the next as Moore exposes the many faces of female insecurity. The author names and claims each one, then defuses every bit of power these nonsensical inner voices possess by countering their lies with God's truth. Women, no matter what their age, battle against advertising's siren call for unattainable physical perfection; the habit of making a man's love the ultimate validation; and the worldly definition of success as money, power, and status. Moore uses personal essays, women's true confessions, expressive prayers, and lots of commonsense suggestions to jar women out of their insecure rut. Readers will delve into this work and find themselves comfortably uncomfortable, and this is a very good thing. (Feb.)
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Hi Ladies....How is everyone doing?
Better than usual, I have to say...on Sunday I completed a 5-day raw fast which really reminded me that I already have the ultimate Love in my life--the One who's loved me in spite of everything I've done, everything I am, and everything I'm not. I feel more content than I've felt in quite some time, despite what the enemy would have me believe.
Love you ladies, and, more importantly, Jesus loves you.
Happy Valentine's everyone...
Hanging in there. You know, I actually thank God that V-day is on a Sunday because that way I'm sure to be surrounded by a spirit-filled Christian community (i.e., church) and be filled with an enlightening sermon.
I have been feeling this way lately also. It doesn't matter who walks with us, wants to be our friend or who leaves us. God is still here regardless of our shortcomings and faults. He loves us unconditionally and has supplied our EVERY need. Thank you for this, I really needed it this morning.
HAPPY V-DAY!!!!
Hanging in there. You know, I actually thank God that V-day is on a Sunday because that way I'm sure to be surrounded by a spirit-filled Christian community (i.e., church) and be filled with an enlightening sermon.
As much as I love Jesus and God. I always question whether I will ever get married or even be in love. I know I am young, but to be single for this long while everyone seems to experience romantic love and I always question whether I will ever have that in my life. I know I can be timid, but I am a kindhearted person and love in that sense seems to be so distant for me!
As much as I love Jesus and God. I always question whether I will ever get married or even be in love. I know I am young, but to be single for this long while everyone seems to experience romantic love and I always question whether I will ever have that in my life. I know I can be timid, but I am a kindhearted person and love in that sense seems to be so distant for me!
Service was *awesome* today, as anticipated...timely and truly inspiring message about waiting in faith for a mate (and for the Lord in general, for that matter) this morning and high praise and worship this evening...couldn't have asked for a better Valentine's Day. The Holy Spirit truly came in, confirmed the revelation I'd previously received, and brought the anointing (and frankly I forgot that I was "supposed" to feel sad today ). Sisters, with all the madness going around right now (especially that surrounding the institution of marriage), we're blessed that the Lord thinks enough of us to spare us the riff raff, lol...despite even our own mistakes and lapses in judgment. Personally I'm elated at the prospect that 1) He's taking His time molding me into what He would have me to be and that, little by little, I can see my own progress; and 2) He's taking His time making my husband--not just a Mr. He'll-Do. I'm more than willing to wait on the Lord in faith, as He makes no mistakes (and I know for a fact that I do). I'd love for Him to get the glory out of me/my testimony, for the opportunity to stay hidden and remain faithful and for the one who's meant for me to find me against all odds, in a way that demonstrates that no one but God could be responsible. I could go on and on, but I'll spare y'all...lol. I'm just hype right now. Praise Him, and thank God for you lovely ladies!
Amen! That message touched me from the computer screen.