God have mercy
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Lord Jesus, we pray for IL_Jones, that You would provide financial relief and a job. We also pray for the marriage which is on the rocks; for healing, forgiveness, and understanding. May You make Your home in the marriage so that both partners can glorify You as one. In Jesus' name, Amen.
wow. Thank you.
Hey man, I know how fast life can smack you in the face. I have prayed that God uses this hardship to draw you closer to Him, and that He give you the peace, perspective, and strength to get through this better than you went into it. I don't want to be too forward, or prying, and I can message you if you would rather not post publicly, but how is your relationship with Jesus right now?
I was leaving my job one day, Oct. 25, 2011 to be exact, and thinking "Man I am leaving my awesome job, hoping on my motorcycle with my awesome viking braid hanging halfway down my back, had all my credit cards paid off, all my bill paid up, money in the bank, going home to my awesome wife of 9 years at that point (together since high school 14 years) and two awesome sons. I got life whooped (look at me)". Never a though about or thanks to God for any of it, and even called myself Christian for about 4 years to that point, and that after a lifetime of drugs, jail, parties, clubs, you know the drill. Well I never made it home that day, and woke up in the hospital about 20 days later with no function at all in my right arm.
In one day I went from "king of my world", to $750k in medical bills, no arm (my dominate arm of course), and not getting a red cent of compensation for any of it. It broke me, I was a "never say die, stop being so weak and get up and do something to make your situation better " type guy to a place I knew I couldn't fix, the world couldn't fix, modern science couldn't fix. I was stuck in a life I no longer wanted to live with two sons I couldn't justify leaving like that, with a "my dad killed himself" story forever. I was crushed and captured, and had no power to do anything about it. The day it all came to a head and I threw up my hand in defeat and cried out, while no longer knowing if I bought into this whole "God thing" anymore, if I ever had anyway, but cried out "I can't do this anymore, I can't do this anymore, I can't do this anymore, world you win and I QUIT!!!", was the day my pride died and God stepped in to pick up the mess I had made following my own ways.
I wanted to just share that to assure you I know how fast and hard it is when our nice safe familiar worlds are shattered overnight, I do, but I also have found the only solution to these problems as well. I would be more than happy to talk anytime if you want, but more importantly listen. We love you man and are here.
I was leaving my job one day, Oct. 25, 2011 to be exact, and thinking "Man I am leaving my awesome job, hoping on my motorcycle with my awesome viking braid hanging halfway down my back, had all my credit cards paid off, all my bill paid up, money in the bank, going home to my awesome wife of 9 years at that point (together since high school 14 years) and two awesome sons. I got life whooped (look at me)". Never a though about or thanks to God for any of it, and even called myself Christian for about 4 years to that point, and that after a lifetime of drugs, jail, parties, clubs, you know the drill. Well I never made it home that day, and woke up in the hospital about 20 days later with no function at all in my right arm.
In one day I went from "king of my world", to $750k in medical bills, no arm (my dominate arm of course), and not getting a red cent of compensation for any of it. It broke me, I was a "never say die, stop being so weak and get up and do something to make your situation better " type guy to a place I knew I couldn't fix, the world couldn't fix, modern science couldn't fix. I was stuck in a life I no longer wanted to live with two sons I couldn't justify leaving like that, with a "my dad killed himself" story forever. I was crushed and captured, and had no power to do anything about it. The day it all came to a head and I threw up my hand in defeat and cried out, while no longer knowing if I bought into this whole "God thing" anymore, if I ever had anyway, but cried out "I can't do this anymore, I can't do this anymore, I can't do this anymore, world you win and I QUIT!!!", was the day my pride died and God stepped in to pick up the mess I had made following my own ways.
I wanted to just share that to assure you I know how fast and hard it is when our nice safe familiar worlds are shattered overnight, I do, but I also have found the only solution to these problems as well. I would be more than happy to talk anytime if you want, but more importantly listen. We love you man and are here.
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Dear Lord we ask that You remove IL_Jones worries, anxieties and fears about money, and replace them with faith. Teach him Your principals so debt is eliminated from his life. Lord please open doors for employment that will allow him to support his family. Bless him with prosperity and financial breakthrough. We pray that he and his wife find common ground in their marriage, where love heals all wounds. In Jesus name I pray, Amen.
