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 Posted: Sat Aug 28, 2010 5:37 pm
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Posted: Sat Aug 28, 2010 7:26 pm
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I care about your life.
I'm sure members of this guild do too.
Not everybody in this world is going to be kind or caring... it is rough when somebody puts you down, but I hope you don't let it get to you too much.
This is why Christ asked us to give our lives to God... because he knew that if we gave it to people, there would be no hope for us. But there is hope - hope is the happiness you find within yourself, not based on what others say to you. And there is hope in knowing that no matter how small you feel, or how hurt you are, or how depressed you get, God will always care about you. God will never put you down or hurt you. He will only always be there for you.
I hope things get better for you... it's scary to think that anyone I know, even over Gaia, feels this way. God loves you, and we love you, and please don't think that we don't care, because we really do.
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Posted: Sat Aug 28, 2010 7:57 pm
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Posted: Sat Aug 28, 2010 9:13 pm
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Crimson, this verse has pulled me through alot.
Jeremiah 29:11
"For I know the plans i have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future."
Please understand, there is no reason to take your own life. Each trial is a test, and each test struggled through and overcome will make you stronger.
Isiah 40:31
"But those who trust in the LORD will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint."
lean on the Lord. I know it seems cliche, but just take a few moments and talk to him, it doesnt have to be a formal prayer. just be like, "Hey, God... i feel like crap!" let him know what's on your mind! he wants to hear it, he's waiting for you to cry out to him, so cry out. You will cry, and tears will flow, but you will feel so much better in the end. I know its hard to just talk to what seems like nothing, but "trust" in the Lord (talk to him and trust he is listening) and you will find new strength to carry on. weare here for you too, and don't ever forget that this guild is a family. We are the body of christ. We are there for each other because that is our job, his will, our pleasure. They will know us by our love. Don't give up hope, because there is always hope.
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Posted: Sat Aug 28, 2010 10:36 pm
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There's a Time to Laugh "Ephesians 2: 8-9"
I am so sorry for the pain you are feeling inside, but know that I, as well as many people in this guild, care about you and want you to be safe and happy.
People can be cruel and times and at those times it seems that if they don't care then no one else must care either, but that isn't the case. As human beings we all fail someone at one point or another so we must learn to put all our cares upon the Lord.
God loves you VERY much and he will NEVER leave you. If you feel separated from God I suggest praying, pray unceasingly!
"The Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one - 2 Thessalonians 3:3"
God knows your pain and he is mourning with you in your hurt. He hears your cries and wants you to surrender your all to him so that he can step in and help you feel good again.
"they cried to the Lord in their troubles, and he rescued them! He led them from the darkness and the shadow of death and snapped their chains - Psalm 107: 13-14"
Taking your own life is NEVER the answer for anything. At a time in my life I thought it was but I have learned that there is so much beauty in God's grace that I love my life and treasure it.
"For I can never forget these awful years; always my soul will live in utter shame. Yet there is one ray of hope: his compassion never ends. It is only the Lord's mercies that have kept us from complete destruction - lamentations 3:20-22"
this is one of my favorite verses:
"Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us. - Romans 5:3-5"
Never forget you are loved by those in this guild and we care for your well being, and most importantly GOD loves you and cares about your well being!
And a Time to Cry "Romans 5: 3-5" |
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Posted: Sun Aug 29, 2010 3:18 pm
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As a person who had depression herself, -hugs tightly- I know. I know what you are going through.
Gaia has really frustrated me too. I have had to take some breaks from it for periods of time. That's okay. And if you decide to leave for good, that's okay too. Know that there are people here that do care about you.
God cares so much about you!
Nothing can separate us from His love! Even when we feel like curling up under a rock and never facing the world again, God loves us. And God will seek us out to let us know how much He cares about us.
From a book someone sent me:
God is fond of you...
If He had a wallet, your photo would be in it.
If He had a refrigerator, your picture would be on it.
He sends you flowers every spring and a sunrise every morning.
Whenever you want to talk, He'll listen.
He can live anywhere in the universe, and He chose your heart.
Face it friend, He's crazy about you.
By the way,
it may be difficult for you to believe that God knows your name...
but He does. Written on His hand.
Spoken by His mouth. Whispered by His lips.
Your name.
"I have written you name on my hand." Isaiah 49:16
Our hearts are not large enough to contain the blessings that God wants to give.
So try this:
The next time a sunrise steals your breath...
or a meadow of flowers leaves you speechless...
remain that way.
Say nothing and listen as heaven whispers,
"Do you like it? I did it just for you."
So promise me you'll never forget...
that you aren't an accident
or an incident...
you are a gift to the world,
A divine work of art, signed by God.
You knit me together in my mother's womb. Psalm 139:13
You weren't mass-produced. You aren't an assembly-line product.
You were deliberately planned, specifically gifted,
and lovingly positioned on this earth by the Master Crafts-Man.
He thinks you are the best thing to come down the pike in quite a while.
Turn to the sidelines; that's God cheering your run.
Look past the finish line; that's God applauding your steps.
God is for you.
Had He a calendar, your birthday would be circled.
If He drove a car, your name would be on his bumper.
If there's a tree in heaven, He's carved your name in the bark.
Maybe you don't want to trouble God with your hurts.
But..."He cares about you." 1 Peter 5:7
He is waiting for you, to embrace you whether you succeed or fail.
Vagabonds and ragamuffins all, He saw us before we were born.
And He loves what He sees.
You have captured the heart of God.
He cannot bear to live without you.
God's dream is to make you right with Him.
And the path to the cross tells us exactly
how far God will go to call us back.
"You wonder how long my love will last?
Watch me speak your language, sleep on your earth,
and feel your hurts.
Find your answer on a splintered cross on a craggy hill.
That's how much I love you."
Let a tear appear on your cheek, and He is there to wipe it.
He has sent angels to care for you, His Holy Spirit to dwell in you,
His church to encourage you, and His word to guide you.
As much as you want to see Him, He wants to see you more.
If you want to touch God's heart, use the name He loves to hear.
Call him "Father."
He thinks you're wonderful!
-hugs again-
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Posted: Sun Aug 29, 2010 9:23 pm
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thanks Pawz, you reminded me of a song i wrote for someone facing this. ^^
(verse 1) hitting the wall, I have to choose
Thrive in this pain and hold
Or lose it all, why not just fold?
There are no rules to this game of life
Only to play the hand you’re dealt
Pick up the gun, pull the trigger “Click” listen to the whispers
Dance the dance of russian roulette.
(Pre-chorus) so pick up the revolver, close your eyes and hold your breath
Squeeze the trigger and do it quick.
Let it all end at the sound of a click
(chorus) Then I open my eyes to see
The setting of the sun, clothed with colors so bright.
The gentle swaying of the leaves
That give way to the calm of night.
And as I look harder, getting lost in the purple so deep
I swear I can see I can see
You with your arms wide open, saying its all for me.
(verse 2) NO! “click”
Dance the dance of Russian roulette (like it? I made it just for you)
There is no hope, drown in your shame (I already took your shame)
Or, why not end it with a game?
Watch how it glistens, calling your name (I’m calling too)
A voice so inviting, afterall, you are to blame (but I already forgave you)
(Pre-chorus) so pick up the revolver, close your eyes and hold your breath
Squeeze the trigger and do it quick.
Let it all end at the sound of a click
(chorus) Then I open my eyes to see
The soft rising of the sun, giving light to a day of hope
The dissipation of the morning dew, unveiling the beauty of creation
And as I absorb the warmth of the new days sun
The breeze blows through my hair, and I breathe in fresh air
I swear I can hear you saying
“hope you like it, I made it just for you”
(verse 3) NO! “click”
Join us, dance the dance of Russian roulette (no, come, sit with me)
There is no hope, you’re all alone (You are never alone)
So why not end it with a bang? (I created you for more than this)
See how it gleams, the trigger so inviting (I already suffered this pain for you)
It’s calling you home (I am your home)
So pull the trigger and dance the dance (can you hear me? I created you for so much more than this!)
(Pre-chorus) so pick up the revolver, close your eyes and hold your breath
Squeeze the trigger and do it quick.
Let it all end at the sound of a click
(chorus) Then I open my eyes to see
The setting of the sun, clothed with colors so bright.
The gentle swaying of the leaves
That give way to the calm of night.
And as I look harder, getting lost in the purple so deep
I swear I can see I can see
You with your arms wide open, saying its all for me.
please understand i am NOT advocating russian roulette. the song is a little complex in meaning. God is ALWAYS there for you, even in your darkest hour. when the demons are whispering, he's calling out. we get so lost in our sorrow, that sometimes its hard to hear him, but no matter how hard it is to hear him HE IS STILL THERE! NEVER give up hope. creation was made just for us ^^ that's one of the greatest testaments of Gods love for us.
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Posted: Sun Aug 29, 2010 11:47 pm
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Posted: Mon Aug 30, 2010 8:40 am
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Posted: Mon Aug 30, 2010 10:13 am
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Posted: Mon Aug 30, 2010 10:33 am
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