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Tintin

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Roh_Chris said:
I don't think you have missed much. If I am to be believed, all is well around the forum EXCEPT for your cupcakes which went missing for a while. :rolleyes:



Thank you for the advice. I am tempted to contact her when I want to talk about something which is important to me. I guess I have to make a new close friend with whom I can share everything. I am also going to spend more time in prayer and Bible reading.
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Hi brother. I feel for you, mate. I really do. I know something of what you're going through, having gone through something similar fairly recently. The hurt may not even have been intentional, but emotions can be so confusing. I'm learning. Yes, definitely spend more time in prayer and reading the Bible. Also, set aside time to just listen to God. I don't know if you listen to praise and worship music, but if you do, that can really help at times like this. God bless.
 
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Tintin said:
Hi brother. I feel for you, mate. I really do. I know something of what you're going through, having gone through something similar fairly recently. The hurt may not even have been intentional, but emotions can be so confusing. I'm learning. Yes, definitely spend more time in prayer and reading the Bible. Also, set aside time to just listen to God. I don't know if you listen to praise and worship music, but if you do, that can really help at times like this. God bless.
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Hi brother. Thank you for your kind words. I agree with you, human emotions are so confusing. One moment I am positive that it is for the better and the next moment I am brooding over the loss. Though I listen to a lot of praise and worship music, I haven't been able to find songs that reflect the pain within me. Please suggest some songs, if you know. :)
 
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Tintin

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Hi brother. Thank you for your kind words. I agree with you, human emotions are so confusing. One moment I am positive that it is for the better and the next moment I am brooding over the loss. Though I listen to a lot of praise and worship music, I haven't been able to find songs that reflect the pain within me. Please suggest some songs, if you know. :)
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I can't promise anything, but I'll certainly have a look for you. The best songs at times like these are ones that focus purely on God and His awesomeness.
 
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Tintin said:
I can't promise anything, but I'll certainly have a look for you. The best songs at times like these are ones that focus purely on God and His awesomeness.
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Sure, do let me know. I have been drawn to Kari Jobe's Forever and I play this when I am driving to work.
 
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Roh_Chris said:
Hi brother. Thank you for your kind words. I agree with you, human emotions are so confusing. One moment I am positive that it is for the better and the next moment I am brooding over the loss. Though I listen to a lot of praise and worship music, I haven't been able to find songs that reflect the pain within me. Please suggest some songs, if you know. :)
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[video=youtube;L5bLvVjJ4MA]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5bLvVjJ4MA[/video]

This is one that speaks to me.
 
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wwjd_kilden

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Roh_Chris said:
Speaking of brain-fry ... I'm craving a plate of fried goat brains now. :(

P.S. I am sure your 'organizing ninja' skills can help you pull off this VBS. May God be with you, Nagie. :)


Meanwhile in my life...

Have you ever been in a situation where a person who you once trusted has hurt you a lot and you keep going back to them? It is like a moth drawn to a flame. It has been a few months since I broke up with my ex but I occasionally find myself missing her even though she is now with another guy. Somewhere, deep down, a small part of me is still unable to accept what has happened. I end up calling or texting her just to talk to her for a few minutes but it only adds to the hurt.

In fact, by nature, I am more receptive to pain than I am receptive to happiness. So when something hurts me, I am drawn to it over and over again, even though I know that it is not good for me. How do I stop myself from revisiting the hurt?
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Hmmm
- Do something active to keep yourself focused on something else until the peak of the feelings go away
Maybe exercise hard to "hurt" yourself in a different, more profitable way
 
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I feel rather grouchy or restless or something tonight. And I feel like I'm making some progress on the whole facing transition thing and a few things have been resolved, or at least I've come to accept that they don't have to be resolved before I return stateside. I want the project finished, but if roomie said, "hey no problem I've got this go on home" I'd be on the plane next week. And yet I feel kind of like I'm about to lose something valuable, but don't have the sense to see the value right now and probably won't until it's gone. And I've probably got 4 more months of this to go…. uhg. and double uhg.
 
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Sigh. My biggest detractor contacted me this morning, hatefully. I tend to avoid them though we attend the same church, and it's so painful. Sometimes I am just plain tired of people.
 
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cmarieh

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melita916 said:
i agree with this post.



i don't agree with this post.

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I love everyday of the week because God has been teaching me that there is beauty in everything. Plus, who wouldn't love something that God created? With, Mondays it gives us a fresh start to the week and that is important.:)
 
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I must be an exception amongst most teenagers as far as maturity goes. I never thought I was. But the more I see and hear things, the more I see...yeah...maybe I was a little different. >.>
 
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lil_christian said:
I must be an exception amongst most teenagers as far as maturity goes. I never thought I was. But the more I see and hear things, the more I see...yeah...maybe I was a little different. >.>
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Heck, yes! I thought I was a mature teenager, back in the day (spiritually, emotionally, certainly not physically) but you, Evie, are a wonder to behold. I don't know how you do it, but you just do. Good on you, my dear sister.
 
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I must be an exception amongst most teenagers as far as maturity goes. I never thought I was. But the more I see and hear things, the more I see...yeah...maybe I was a little different. >.>
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Heck, yes! I thought I was a mature teenager, back in the day (spiritually, emotionally, certainly not physically) but you, Evie, are a wonder to behold. I don't know how you do it, but you just do. Good on you, my dear sister.
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I agree with Tintin, Elvie you are one of a kind and unique because that is the way God created you to be and there is nothing wrong with that.

I too, grew up where everybody told me that I had wisdom beyond my years and acted with so my grace and maturity. I honestly, don't understand where they got that from, as I just did my best and I never fit in with the crowd. Now, looking back I am fortunate that I never did because it has increased my faith in Christ so much.
 
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Thank you, TinTin and cmarieh. ♥ I've had a really tough weekend...it's good to see some encouragement.

I mean...in some ways it's been easier to see things God's way and seeing how gracious He's been. At the same time, everything hurts. I just keep getting disappointed, over and over when I think I've found some earthly happiness. I know it's not God's will for people to be "happy" but surely God doesn't mean for us to be miserable. Maybe that's a question to make into a thread someday.
 
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cmarieh

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lil_christian said:
Thank you, TinTin and cmarieh. ♥ I've had a really tough weekend...it's good to see some encouragement.

I mean...in some ways it's been easier to see things God's way and seeing how gracious He's been. At the same time, everything hurts. I just keep getting disappointed, over and over when I think I've found some earthly happiness. I know it's not God's will for people to be "happy" but surely God doesn't mean for us to be miserable. Maybe that's a question to make into a thread someday.
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If you need to talk about anything as I have been through some difficult things in my own personal life my inbox is open to you. I have been your age before and know it is not an easy age to be.
 
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Thank you, TinTin and cmarieh. ♥ I've had a really tough weekend...it's good to see some encouragement.

I mean...in some ways it's been easier to see things God's way and seeing how gracious He's been. At the same time, everything hurts. I just keep getting disappointed, over and over when I think I've found some earthly happiness. I know it's not God's will for people to be "happy" but surely God doesn't mean for us to be miserable. Maybe that's a question to make into a thread someday.
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LilChristian! Please let me say...you are the beautiful youth of America...when this earth becomes more evil everyday. It is only because...the devil knows he WILL be destroyed...and as time marches on...yessss!!!...the devils time is closer to running out!... WE as Gods children...must take it in strength...and love above all! Remember even on a Christians worst day here...it is our Glory day in Christ because He loves us...and His gift is Heaven! Hang in there little Christian! You are saved! Be proud of who you are,...and march on for God loves many things about you...that the devil tries to hide from us! God bless you lilchristian....you will be in safe hands! I pray for you to see this inside you dearest! Skylove7 :)
 
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cmarieh said:
I love everyday of the week because God has been teaching me that there is beauty in everything. Plus, who wouldn't love something that God created? With, Mondays it gives us a fresh start to the week and that is important.:)
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The world needs more cmariehs! As much as I esteem everything to Him and am grateful for every day (even Mondays), today is going to be a tough one. Minimal sleep and a lot of work came in today. Always up for a challenge, I suppose.
 
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