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This thought keeps going over in my head, LIGHTupthesky can do a comic strip with his 'stick' figures. That good, plus, his ability to do poetry from words is immense. Idk, I'm just thinking out loud, I'm not even sure if that's his 'work,' but it's good work and I would ask Him if it is His work, done by LiGHT, for Him, afterall, we are His workmanship and we are to use our gifts, this is faith :)
 
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shawntc said:
Just wanted to let all of you know, as of tomorrow I will be out of state and, for the most part, without Internet connection. Therefore I won't be on here for about a week.
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praying for safety for all those going on trips this summer somewhere, the Lord leads, provides, and, keeps us , He cares for us, we are, though, Scripture says, to 'cast our cares on Him.' He cares but He wants us to know He cares. Kind of sounds like a relationship, doesn't it :)
 
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At the end of this month, I will have been officially seizure-free for 7 years (aside from the rare blackout and twitches after napping). I will probably have to continue to be medicated for the rest of my life, but its workin'!
 
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Arwen! That is great to hear. This thread is for random thoughts, so I'm going to unburden myself of one I've had for about 3 months now.

Arwen, I've read a lot of your posts, and I have gotten the feeling from a few things you have said that you sometimes feel... maybe less "Christian" than the rest of us? I am not making a judgement call here, I apologize if I am wrong, but it has seemed like that at times.

I wanted to tell you that I look up to you in a way. You are walking the road to glory with no familial support, and that isn't anything I have ever had to go through. Both of my parents are Christian, and I was almost born in church.

Anyway, that's my stream of consciousness!
 
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I have a date coming up soon. I haven't gotten back to him yet, but I will. I feel conflicted. A part of me wants to go with the prospect that it might go well. I'm not sure if I am quite attracted to him though, and that will be awkward. But we have similar interests. If I go, I don't forsee myself being particularly excited. I feel so indifferent about dating right now. A part of me hates being single, longs for a connection, another part really could care less. Relationships are complicated. There is only one guy in my mind that I could see myself dating, but thats not possible. Perhaps because it is not, is what makes it more appealing.
 
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JimJimmers said:
Arwen! That is great to hear. This thread is for random thoughts, so I'm going to unburden myself of one I've had for about 3 months now.

Arwen, I've read a lot of your posts, and I have gotten the feeling from a few things you have said that you sometimes feel... maybe less "Christian" than the rest of us? I am not making a judgement call here, I apologize if I am wrong, but it has seemed like that at times.

I wanted to tell you that I look up to you in a way. You are walking the road to glory with no familial support, and that isn't anything I have ever had to go through. Both of my parents are Christian, and I was almost born in church.

Anyway, that's my stream of consciousness!
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Oh I would say thats pretty accurate. Thank you so much for the post and compliment!!! :) :)
 
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Hi Arwen,

One thing I learned was first to make absolutely certain the guy is a Christian and has beliefs similar to you. Sometimes a guy doesn't seem appealing at first but the quiet ones are thinkers and will surprise you. You are wise not to rush into anything soon. A good friendship based on Christ and similar interests really goes along way and can always lead to more. God bless you :)
 
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Laid in the park suntanning today listening to The Screwtape Letters Audiobook read by John Cleese. I love John Cleese. Anyways it was a good afternoon.
 
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Ever wanted to not be related to someone? Yep, I got that going on right now.

Sad to hear that I can't say what's on my mind around family.
 
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Praying for seatbelted,too, the Lord leads. "Thy will be done." Not my will but.... Tough. Tough to just give it all to God. Hmmm, yeah, tough. But, emotionally, physically, socially, and, don't forget, spiritually, it will be so good when we do :)

Our God reigns, it's seen, He's done all things, is doing all things, will do all things, our creator, the Lord of all, He is all and all, the moment we say 'I can't do this on my own,' we are changed at that moment that we come to Him, weary, burdened, for He will not only take our burdens, but, too, give us rest :)
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What a day ! Through it all, God is good, my work stuff is flying in the wrong direction but I see God's hand in things and will remain His, a servant who will work for Him, positively approaching this day with things I have to do, and, today is a 'do' day, I have a lot to do. I pray, I can do things as He wants me to and, as always, I appreciate all your prayers, c.c. faithful, and, my prayers often--by what you say on here--are unrestrained going out to God to help you. :)
 
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GreenNnice said:
This thought keeps going over in my head, LIGHTupthesky can do a comic strip with his 'stick' figures. That good, plus, his ability to do poetry from words is immense. Idk, I'm just thinking out loud, I'm not even sure if that's his 'work,' but it's good work and I would ask Him if it is His work, done by LiGHT, for Him, afterall, we are His workmanship and we are to use our gifts, this is faith :)
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The little stick figure cartoons are not mine....but all the words,poetry if you will ,are indeed my thoughts.
 
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iTOREtheSKY said:
The little stick figure cartoons are not mine....but all the words,poetry if you will ,are indeed my thoughts.
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Yes, your poetry is great, LIGHT ! :) The stick figures are cool too, just your thinking to use them is creative, brother :)
 
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Thank you, Lord, for helping me open myself to being broken and able to bare myself
to the scrutiny of the one who has the ability to judge me. Help me to continue to open
myself up to those around me, so that I can open my heart to love again. Help the walls
I have built up around myself to come crumbling down. Remind me daily of who I am in
YOU, and who I will always be as long as I follow Your word and Your voice. Show me
Your desire for my life. Thank you for the blessings You have put into my life. Help me not
to take people or things for granted. Help me not to be a disappointment to You or
myself. Lord God, you have made a miracle happen in me by being able to reveal things about
myself that I have never voiced but held onto which became my identity. My identity is in You
and You alone!!! I was told I AM the Proverbs woman. Let me believe that of myself.
 
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I think, it's one of those days where we just say , 'Lord, I hand it over to you.' We all have our 'its' and it's one of those days, for me. The Lord leads.

Green makes a note that he hopes and prays, quietrose may consider a c/p of her prayer into my 'Loving ourselves' thread, if it's His way for her heart. I like that beautiful prayer because we are beautiful to Him and we need to express our beautiful desires to Him, in humble measure. To Him, that's awesome to behold, for us, it's blessing, and, to Him, it's glory, and, when we put together ourselves He wants us to say, 'How great thou art,' because I made you great, just the way you are, and, I have so much in awesome wonder for you to do for Me .' :)
 
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arwen83 said:
I have a date coming up soon. I haven't gotten back to him yet, but I will. I feel conflicted. A part of me wants to go with the prospect that it might go well. I'm not sure if I am quite attracted to him though, and that will be awkward. But we have similar interests. If I go, I don't forsee myself being particularly excited. I feel so indifferent about dating right now. A part of me hates being single, longs for a connection, another part really could care less. Relationships are complicated. There is only one guy in my mind that I could see myself dating, but thats not possible. Perhaps because it is not, is what makes it more appealing.
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Be happy that it is your choice to go on a date with someone. My mom decided to 'help me' a lil bit. She was talking about me with her co-worker (he is a lil bit older thn me) gave him all the info about me. And then she says to me- I found a really nice guy for you. You two should go on a date. I was like-THANK YOU, mom! I tried to explain to her-that is not how it works for me. Guess what? She called my aunt and said to her that - >talk to Jo. She doesn't wanna go on a date with this one guy...I found a nice guy for her... bla blah...
 
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Many years ago I was diagnosed with Dysthymia, a chronic, but mild form of depression that lasts years on end. I always self-doubted that maybe its just my personality/a part of who I am, my cross to bare, or God can cure me of it, or its just in my mind, need get over it, and I just need to snap out of it. Never went the route of medication, but my life has been filled with times that I've seen a psychologist on and off ever since I was 15. I have decided to take the medication route, and started anti-depressants today. It will take a while to notice any effects. I still doubt, but atleast I will try. I won't be able to compare, if I don't try. I've been like this for so long that I don't know anything different.
 
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It's storming out right now :) The sound and smell of the pouring rain is quite relaxing :) *Pleased*
 
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The past 24 hours of hunting one of the worst bad guys I have encountered in a while has been a challenge, but also an encouraging test of faith. I am so very thankful to an almighty, all powerful God who walks with those He calls to protect those who are weaker. I praise Him for His loving wisdom and provision as well. And I thank all of you who have been my very pleasant distraction during the few brief moments I have had to eat a bite or take a load off my feet. :)

It is finished. Thank You, Lord. All is well.

P.S. - arwen, your rain sounds amazing :)
 
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