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Sometimes I think that is part of the healing process. An opportunity to step out of difficult situations to allow the mind and body to rest from the struggles we face. But we are in trouble if we stay there, aren't we? There comes a time when we stand up, brush ourselves off, realize that God has us in the palm of His hand, and kick depression's behind.
Still praying for you, ww.
Still praying for you, ww.
Maybe it is, I hope it is because I can't take this much longer. Thanky ou for the prayers, I appreciate them.
yes, i am so perhaps my answers are biased.
as far as i am concerned, one of the best things about being single is the opportunities that i've been able to take advantage that required or allowed me to move. in some ways i envy aspects of my married friends' lives, but i know a number of them also envy what i've been able to do as well.
as to the fear, i think moving (especially alone) is scary (on some) level for everyone. every time i've moved i've had pockets of fear and trepidation amongst the excitement and anticipation
i'm a big believer that changing your surroundings and interrupting the status quo can offer amazing potential for growth in many ways. just like any muscle training, once you're going through the motions on anything, the potential for gains goes in sharp decline.
moving gives you a chance to re-invent aspects of yourself, improve behaviors and a "tough love" approach to making new goals, friends, activities.
as to the introversion: one of my rules when i move is that i go to church the first sunday i get there, if possible. it forces me to start meeting people right away. usually churches provide lots of service opportunities to meet others too.
i'm not saying be willy-nilly and flighty. make sure you do your due diligence and pray about it. plan and prepare.
but it's helped me to grow in faith and trust God more. : )
as far as i am concerned, one of the best things about being single is the opportunities that i've been able to take advantage that required or allowed me to move. in some ways i envy aspects of my married friends' lives, but i know a number of them also envy what i've been able to do as well.
as to the fear, i think moving (especially alone) is scary (on some) level for everyone. every time i've moved i've had pockets of fear and trepidation amongst the excitement and anticipation
i'm a big believer that changing your surroundings and interrupting the status quo can offer amazing potential for growth in many ways. just like any muscle training, once you're going through the motions on anything, the potential for gains goes in sharp decline.
moving gives you a chance to re-invent aspects of yourself, improve behaviors and a "tough love" approach to making new goals, friends, activities.
as to the introversion: one of my rules when i move is that i go to church the first sunday i get there, if possible. it forces me to start meeting people right away. usually churches provide lots of service opportunities to meet others too.
i'm not saying be willy-nilly and flighty. make sure you do your due diligence and pray about it. plan and prepare.
but it's helped me to grow in faith and trust God more. : )
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This was probably very irritating for you, but the way you wrote it made me throw my head back and laugh... I can just picture you tipping your chin down, smiling really big and widening your eyes until you looked insane. Heh heh heh...
Btw, I love people whose eyes crinkle like that when they smile.
Btw, I love people whose eyes crinkle like that when they smile.
and btw Jen...yer' eyes are just fine. I don't think they're squinty,crinkle-esqe,or that they look insane.
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In other news...
I'm now (back on) Face Book.
Made a new account yesterday out of sheer boredom & nagging from a few old church friends.
*sigh* I've caved into peer pressure @ 43...pathetic.
I sent friend requests to a few of you who's real names I knew,but other's on my friends list here I don't,soooooo...
If for some crazy reason you'd like to add me or something,shoot me a PM.
I still haven't decided how elaborate I'm gonna go with my FB page or posts yet...it's still a bit under construction.
Back when I was married I pretty much had everything about myself "out there",but I dunno if I'll get that carried away again. I still feel FB is slightly narcissistic at it's core. lol
I'm now (back on) Face Book.
Made a new account yesterday out of sheer boredom & nagging from a few old church friends.
*sigh* I've caved into peer pressure @ 43...pathetic.
I sent friend requests to a few of you who's real names I knew,but other's on my friends list here I don't,soooooo...
If for some crazy reason you'd like to add me or something,shoot me a PM.
I still haven't decided how elaborate I'm gonna go with my FB page or posts yet...it's still a bit under construction.
Back when I was married I pretty much had everything about myself "out there",but I dunno if I'll get that carried away again. I still feel FB is slightly narcissistic at it's core. lol
Every time I think of cantaloupes I think of that one Saved by the Bell episode where Screech is in love and the principal tries to tell him he can't elope. He misunderstands and replies something along the lines of, "Who you calling a cantaloupe, you melon head!!" I wish I could find that clip, it's hilarious!!
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satan really hates it when we try and do the right thing, doesn't he? He wants revenge. Funny how he has a way of using people you would never have expected to exact it. It's okay though. God is good and He always wins.
Praying you might see the deception in ones trying to be right over being past tense already made right by Christ at the cross
Maybe time to respond in thanksgiving and praise rather than trying to create, and be right, when no flesh can outside of Christ. Giving up on self-effort and trusting God in that place is what Satan hates
Have you said thank you to God for all that is yet? The key to start healing in all is first accepting it is what it is, whether you like it or not. Somehow it opens one up to hear from God in themselves truth that sets them free from the troubles here in life, that still happen regardless for the rains comes down on all, no matter if doing right or not
Just a little snack to eat and be satisfied while in the midst of, if you will chew and eat, swallowing with milk, which I trust God to show you this
Thanks
Just a little snack to eat and be satisfied while in the midst of, if you will chew and eat, swallowing with milk, which I trust God to show you this
Thanks
Yesterday I was thinking about how there are no potential guys for me here. None that I know of, at least. It's a small town, so unless someone new comes in, or God opens my heart in a very big, different way towards someone, it's not looking promising.
Then, last night, I had a dream. Usually, my crush shows up in my dream. This time, I was on a date, and it was going really well, but...it actually wasn't my crush, or anyone from around here that I knew, actually. I don't put much stock in dreams, like at all, and maybe it's just been because I was thinking about it, but it almost seemed like my mind or God was saying, "Rachel, the world is more than [where I live]." So to speak. I dunno. It was...reassuring.
Not that I'm super hung up on it. I'm 97% okay with being single, honestly, but that 3% can get frustrating when it seems like there is not much out there where I am.
Then, last night, I had a dream. Usually, my crush shows up in my dream. This time, I was on a date, and it was going really well, but...it actually wasn't my crush, or anyone from around here that I knew, actually. I don't put much stock in dreams, like at all, and maybe it's just been because I was thinking about it, but it almost seemed like my mind or God was saying, "Rachel, the world is more than [where I live]." So to speak. I dunno. It was...reassuring.
Not that I'm super hung up on it. I'm 97% okay with being single, honestly, but that 3% can get frustrating when it seems like there is not much out there where I am.