We all get in those ruts of life where things just seem awful. Sometimes we just need people to talk to who have been through the same thing. I thought it would be nice if whoever feels comfortable wouldjust leave some of their issues in life that they have dealt with so people could connect with each other going through the same thing.

Sexual abuse/court
Sick mother
Loneliness
Breakup
Medical Issues
Being scared to use my talents for God
Running away from God

It might be a good idea to request a spacific forum for this.

God bless
pickles

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It is in our weakness that God's power is made perfect!

Not to bash your idea. But I think it would be helpful to keep good things in mind rather than centering around our issues..

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I wield the sword of the Spirit and the helmet of salvation; shield of faith is lowered at the moment.

I think what cabbage is trying to do is seek some one to help build her up...
And share her burdens, so she will not carry anger...

We should try to focus on what is in our future not so much our past...
unless you have lived in abuse, it is hard to understand the process of working
it out.

Ephesians 4:2
Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.

Romans 15:5,6 & 7
5 May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude of mind toward each other that Christ Jesus had, 6 so that with one mind and one voice you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.
7 Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God.

Gal 6:1,2 and 3
Brothers, if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Keep watch on yourself, lest you too be tempted.
Share each other's burdens, and in this way obey the law of Christ.
If you think you are too important to help someone, you are only fooling yourself. You are not that important.

2 cor 4:18
So we don't look at the troubles we can see now; rather, we fix our gaze on things that cannot be seen. For the things we see now will soon be gone, but the things we cannot see will last forever.

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Psalm 126:5,6
Those who sow in tears will reap with songs of joy.
He who goes out weeping, carrying seed to sow, will return with songs of joy, carrying sheaves with him.

Okay, none of this is what I had in mind. Sorry for the confusion, just forget I said anything. I thought it would be nice to have other people to talk to who were going through something you were going through, but apparently this has been totally misunderstood. I'm sorry!

sometimes face to face talks help the most. its kind of hard to hug someone over the internet.

it is nice to find others dealing with the same issues but I have found its nice just to have people listen and pray with me too.

anyway here's a hug

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Isaiah 9:6
For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

2 Corinthians 2:15-17
New King James Version (NKJV)
15 For we are to God the fragrance of Christ among those who are being saved and among those who are perishing. 16 To the one we are the aroma of death leading to death, and to the other the aroma of life leading to life. And who is sufficient for these things? 17 For we are not, as so many,[a] peddling the word of God; but as of sincerity, but as from God, we speak in the sight of God in Christ..

Col 3
15 Andlet the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful. 16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. 17 And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.

Know yourself that you may know God.

I understand where you coming from Cabbage, you have a kind heart. God bless you

cabbage if you need someone to talk to please don't hesitate to email me

I really don't need to talk to anyone. I am fine. This was not about me. This was about others who are struggling.