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Topic: IT IS WELL WITH MY SOUL (don't write about the song) (04/02/15)
Throughout my life’s journey, I cannot sense the hand-print of God cradling me in the seasons of crashing storms. At these critical times I don’t know about you, but I ask the question, “Why?” In the midst of those occasions of trials and sufferings, very rarely I find that a person sees the touch of God’s sweet palm wooing them to be strong in His Spirit. Such times I need to be blatantly honest - I just do not feel so tough and that I am grasping through the darkness for anything to hold onto. In these critical times, it seems so tough to hold onto a feeling when you know you should be holding on to the hand of God by faith. I should be crying out for the hope of Christ Jesus to come forth. But then there are times where I come to a certain acceptance of life’s traumas. I have to be as the apostle Paul says, “To find contentment in every situation.”

In all the circumstances of our physical existence we should emulate an inner-knowing through Christ giving us His supernatural strength not to give up. Words sometime get in the way; we just need to learn to be still and just know that He is God that took our sufferings upon Himself as the ultimate supreme sacrifice. His glory is our glory, and His strength is our strength. In this we can find our hope in God alone.

I recently had to go into inpatient care for severe depression because of an imbalance in my medications. I am ashamed to say that it had got to such a severe point that I turned my back on God. My soul was numb, but on the second day I knew I had to make an important decision to make. Reaching out through my darkness no matter what happened; I grabbed onto God’s hand in blind faith. I trusted Him with my heart to bring me though this suffering. It almost took a devastating toll on my marriage. I would not be sitting here right now if I had not made the decision to not give in to giving up on my life that God had blessed me with. I decided to not take the easy way out; I chose to stick it out. That doesn’t mean that life got easier, I am taking life as it comes one step at a time.

My message I pray is quiet clear, sometimes the way is as dim and dark as the sufferings are heavy. It is so easy to turn to away and sulk and have a pity party. That is not allowing God to have his way in your heart. No matter what you are going through, decide to follow Jesus no matter what the cost.
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Verna Cole Mitchell 
04/10/15
It is good to know that God knows us and understands our shortcomings. Bless you for your honesty. You expressed yourself well. I love that there is always hope in God's understanding.
Lollie Hofer 
04/10/15
Thanks for honestly sharing about a difficult time in your life. I'm so glad you made that all important decision to return to His loving arms. Blessings.
LaVonne Wood 
04/10/15
Sometimes life is really hard, but the Lord is always there to help us to victory. Keep trusting Him, as He said He will never forsake us.

A suggetion for the one sentence - My soul was numb, but on the second day, I knew I had an important decision to make.

Blessings, LaVonne
Katherine (Kat) Kane
04/11/15
What a powerful testimony and thank you for your honesty. You've shown there's no place is too dark for God to reach out and for us to find Him. This piece has definitely blessed me. Thank you.
Linda Crowley
04/11/15
Share your experience and your conclusions - don't waste his opportunity by trying to teach others what they should do. (There isn't enough word count, anyway.) By sharing your thoughts and feelings, you are just as effective - if not more do - in getting your point across.
Toni Babcock 
04/11/15
Thanks for sharing your faith story. Thank God you chose to follow Him and not take the "easy way".
C D Swanson 
04/13/15
Thank you for your personal story. I felt your heart throughout this piece and it's an outstanding witness to those struggling right this very moment.

God didn't give up on you and He never will...it's a powerful testimony to hear that His light pierced through the darkness as He held your hand throughout.

I'll keep you in prayer.

God Bless You~
Ellen Carr 
04/15/15
Thank your for sharing your own story so courageously. You have done it well and it will, I'm sure, touch others as it did me.
Loni Bowden-Horn
04/16/15
Thank you for sharing your powerful testimony with others. It is often difficult to share with others how disabling depression can be. I sure this piece will encourage others to find hope in the midst of your pain. Your piece also instiled others to seek help.