Look out for something while holding on ... it will pull you up

[Starrlight]

If you are grasping onto hope but fear threatens your strength; threatens your grip... that you still need for now...don’t forget there is a reward at the end of your journey and the harsher the trail the more magnificent your gift. And you are close. Keep hope. Keep strong. Don’t let go. You are almost there.

You will be free. Keep an eye out for signs; for the things which are guiding you. You are exactly where you are supposed to be. Because of your faith they are able to lead you through. You will find what you have been searching for.

I am afraid but I know I don’t have to be. I will learn to let go when it is time. Learn. Believe. Fly. Right now, still need to grasp tightly. Right now it feels so lonely and obscure. I fell into murky waters. I still hold on. And I was lifted. I only barely create some positives to walk upon when I merge from the sea so that I don’t fall over completely. Tripping, dripping, trudging, coughing, praying, hoping. Moving. Creating. I’m going...

Listen to the lifter and be with the heart ... here it is, saying it’s okay.

For me I see a hawk as a sign, as a guide, for better soon to come. I see water as cleansing and angels watching over rough waves. I see the rainbow as a promise. A lady bug as a reminder of simpler things to pay attention to.

[newbie56]

Yes Starr, the REWARD !!!

For me, it's based on God's promises.

And even while we may struggle, He lifts us up with courage to endure.

All the things you enjoy (and see as signs) were created by Him, for us.

A good reason to give praise, honor, trust and rely on Him for real hope.

Agape

[Starrlight in reply to newbie56]

Thanks for responding. I’m feeling depressed angry and miserable. I wrote that in the hopes to lift up myself and others but it didn’t work. I wish I had my faith back. I just don’t know.

[newbie56 in reply to Starrlight]

Dear Starr,

I'm truly sorry you're depressed & miserable because i can relate.

Those negative feelings, especially ANGER, can break us down.

When we think about how blessed we are, then we feel GUILTY.

But i can't say enough about how much HOPE lifts our spirits.

We can't LIFT ourselves in our own strength. Others can HELP.

I've been grateful for receiving such help from good friends.

Yet, it's TEMPORARY.

After a really bad day (missing my son) new health issues, panic

with gloom & doom, i find COMFORT only in prayer.

Trust me, my wonderful husband tries & my family understands.

But only GOD's love can LIFT my heavy depression & anxiety.

You're correct & wise to realize that FAITH is an essential path.

Everyone of us must BUILD faith, yes based on GOD'S promises.

Who? How? Why?

Our heavenly Father is trustworthy & has the wisdom & POWER

we lack, to create & re-create even those who are spiritually dead.

There's so much to learn about Him, Starr. It takes time & effort.

But the REWARDS are real.

GOD's Hand has reached out to people worldwide & they rejoice

even while living in dire circumstances.

My earnest prayer today is heartfelt.

It's that you will CHOOSE the KEY to open up lasting HAPPINESS.

Sincerely

[Starrlight in reply to newbie56]

So sorry you can relate to the pain and happy for you that you have God to trust in. I didn’t know you get panic and miss your son and have new health issues. ((((((Hug)))))) When I was very religious I felt better but I can’t force my brain to believe right now. It’s just not happening. Thank you for being here.

[Booklover0219]

I appreciate that you wrote all this. It’s all true. But I understand there are times we don’t feel or believe it to be true. I’m going through all this too. It’s a painful struggle. I’m sorry. I’m here to listen.

[Starrlight in reply to Booklover0219]

Hey so sorry you are struggling too. I’m here to listen too and thanks to you for responding. We deserve all good things. Let’s try to go easy on ourselves... if you are like me you best yourself up and never add up to enough... enough of that bullshit, eh? Trying...

[newbie56 in reply to Booklover0219]

Booklover ( so am i )

So called 'OLD' testament accounts have been preserved for us to learn, to cope with the times we're dealing with. We all feel like Job at times, yet recall that the outcome was good. Like him, we know only the fringes of God's ways, but we have eternity to keep learning about Jehovah. For now, we have what we need, only a whisper of understanding but that's enough for us to be pleasing to God. We appreciate and act on what we know... Imagine getting to know Him even better. Consider Job's words in chapter 26, verse 14

[Booklover0219 in reply to newbie56]

I’ve been thinking about going back to church. It’s been almost 30 years. I feel lost. I remember the story of Job. It’s a good one. Thank you.

[newbie56 in reply to Booklover0219]

Booklover0219,

It's wise for us to be conscious of our spiritual need. Jesus promised,

it will be satisfied. "Digging" for gems in God's Word is so rewarding.

If you lived in my area, I'd be happy to bring "church", "the good news" to you. That's what I've done for over 50 years.

If you'd like someone in your area to help you get started please just

let me know. It's totally free, no obligation whatsoever. Seriously.

Agape