tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5017678746327177641.post5417480647316380051..comments2023-08-01T07:31:19.617-05:00Comments on Julie's Jewels: God Wants To Use Us In Our SufferingsSis. Juliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12083190144173553308noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5017678746327177641.post-74892404544298784932007-05-15T14:07:00.000-05:002007-05-15T14:07:00.000-05:00Julie,This is so true. We can choose to be bitter...Julie,<BR/><BR/>This is so true. We can choose to be bitter or better and just with the things I have been dealing with as of late, I feel so much closer to my Father God. I am truly learning that "the joy of the Lord really is my strength."<BR/><BR/>Bless you my sweet sister.<BR/><BR/>Love, LyndyLyndyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14984900960452623403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5017678746327177641.post-22224830563511352582007-05-14T06:49:00.000-05:002007-05-14T06:49:00.000-05:00About 3 years ago I dropped into a black hole – fo...About 3 years ago I dropped into a black hole – four months of absolute terror. I wanted to end my life, but somehow [Holy Spirit], I reached out to a friend who took me to hospital. I had three visits [hospital] in four months – I actually thought I was in hell. I imagine I was going through some sort of metamorphosis [mental, physical & spiritual]. I had been seeing a therapist [1994] on a regular basis, up until this point in time. I actually thought I would be locked away – but the hospital staff was very supportive [I had no control over my process]. I was released from hospital 16th September 1994, but my fear, pain & shame had only subsided a little. I remember this particular morning waking up [home] & my process would start up again [fear, pain, & shame]. No one could help me, not even my therapist [I was terrified]. I asked Jesus Christ to have mercy on me & forgive me my sins. Slowly, all my fear has dissipated & I believe Jesus delivered me from my “psychological prison.” I am a practicing Catholic & the Holy Spirit is my friend & strength; every day since then has been a joy & blessing. I deserve to go to hell for the life I have led, but Jesus through His sacrifice on the cross, delivered me from my inequities. John 3: 8, John 15: 26, are verses I can relate to, organically. He’s a real person who is with me all the time. I have so much joy & peace in my life, today, after a childhood spent in orphanages [England & Australia]. God LOVES me so much. Fear, pain, & shame, are no longer my constant companions. I just wanted to share my experience with you [Luke 8: 16 – 17].<BR/><BR/>Peace Be With You<BR/>MickyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07940745178193985942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5017678746327177641.post-25181920979133021352007-05-13T19:28:00.000-05:002007-05-13T19:28:00.000-05:00bro. tim....I'm glad you are still around. I'm lo...bro. tim....I'm glad you are still around. I'm looking forward to your next post. I'm also glad you found the Kohl's story so funny!!Sis. Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12083190144173553308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5017678746327177641.post-36964067066714420772007-05-13T18:26:00.000-05:002007-05-13T18:26:00.000-05:00Mrs Julie first to let you know I am still in the ...Mrs Julie first to let you know I am still in the blogosphere I will be putting a post up in a little while. this was an excellent post. I am reminded of the scripture All that live godly shall suffer persecution I believe it shows us how many are truly living godly. Suffering is part of this life we can learn to keep our eyes on Jesus while we are going through it or we drift from Jesus and get in an even bigger mess. Oh by the way the Kohl's thing that is funny. Have a great day or night. <BR/><BR/>Bro TimAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5017678746327177641.post-30645405503423387032007-05-12T21:09:00.000-05:002007-05-12T21:09:00.000-05:00cindy...you are so right!! Our sufferings are not...cindy...you are so right!! Our sufferings are not designed to drive us away from the Lord but to draw us closer to Him. Sad to say so many times the sufferings people go through cause them to pull away from Him.Sis. Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12083190144173553308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5017678746327177641.post-49830421736485431092007-05-12T20:51:00.000-05:002007-05-12T20:51:00.000-05:00Excellent post! I am so thankful that He is alway...Excellent post! I am so thankful that He is always there for me when times are hard. We must remember that when we go through those hard times, God wants our faith in Him to grow and become stronger.CindyMaehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13311068359744550595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5017678746327177641.post-17180059843538564412007-05-12T13:47:00.000-05:002007-05-12T13:47:00.000-05:00lyndy...thank you so much!! We will be celebratin...lyndy...thank you so much!! We will be celebrating my husband's birthday on Mother's Day this year since it just happens to fall on that day. So Mother's Day will be special for me but I want to make his day special for him. Love you Sis!!Sis. Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12083190144173553308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5017678746327177641.post-37960880250697267392007-05-12T13:43:00.000-05:002007-05-12T13:43:00.000-05:00Hi Julie,Haven't been blogging much this week, so ...Hi Julie,<BR/><BR/>Haven't been blogging much this week, so I need to catch up with all your great posts for the week.<BR/><BR/>I wanted to wish you a wonderful and blessed Mother's Day tomorrow. I pray you have a great day with your family.<BR/><BR/>Love, LyndyLyndyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14984900960452623403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5017678746327177641.post-2892734912756273512007-05-12T09:04:00.000-05:002007-05-12T09:04:00.000-05:00(12)Beloved, think it not strange concerning the f...<I>(12)Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you:<BR/>(13)But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy. 1 Peter 4:12-13<BR/><BR/>***<BR/><BR/>(19)Wherefore let them that suffer according to the will of God commit the keeping of their souls to him in well doing, as unto a faithful Creator. 1 Peter 4:19</I><BR/><BR/>Your post immediately brought the scriptures in 1 Peter to mind. I like what Hebrews 13:6 says also . . . I can <B>boldly</B> say, the Lord is my helper, what can man do to me . . .(loosely quoted). It is only by His presence and help that we will prevail.<BR/><BR/>Great post, Julie. I love the Chambers quote! Too many Christians today do not have a realistic expectation of what it means to walk with the Lord. I also like O.C.'s take on what it means to be useful. I think it is a search for "usefulness" as defined by the world that has led many women astray from their Biblical roles.Jodihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07724180634582208804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5017678746327177641.post-54911669622418572022007-05-12T02:11:00.000-05:002007-05-12T02:11:00.000-05:00pam....its always nice to be reminded that in thos...pam....its always nice to be reminded that in those trying times that our Lord is always right there with us as we go through them. So often we feel like He has forsaken us when He promises that He won't ever leave us or forsake us. And not only that but that He desires to accomplish something in us and through us in those times. Happy Mother's Day to you too Sis!!Sis. Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12083190144173553308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5017678746327177641.post-28368925805434429452007-05-12T02:09:00.000-05:002007-05-12T02:09:00.000-05:00connie....Happy Mother's Day to you too!!connie....Happy Mother's Day to you too!!Sis. Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12083190144173553308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5017678746327177641.post-56887522137675280632007-05-12T02:06:00.000-05:002007-05-12T02:06:00.000-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Sis. Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12083190144173553308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5017678746327177641.post-4153551271020666912007-05-12T00:30:00.000-05:002007-05-12T00:30:00.000-05:00Spoken as a true Pastor's Wife! I rejoice that whe...Spoken as a true Pastor's Wife! I rejoice that when I am suffering and feeling a bit down, I can be reminded that my God is right there with me!<BR/>Happy Mother's Day!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10436764764797493783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5017678746327177641.post-90431578300736453912007-05-11T21:25:00.000-05:002007-05-11T21:25:00.000-05:00Very good post, Sis Julie, I wanted to stop by and...Very good post, Sis Julie, I wanted to stop by and say HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY. connie from texasTO BECOMEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01358989235076877037noreply@blogger.com