I can't stop being so..

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Bellaberry

Bellaberry

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MoonCresta said:
Wow, now that folks, is intelligence. He/she recognizes that they don't have the background, years of experience on this earth to properly diagnose what's going on. If ONLY I had that kind of wisdom at 23!

Ok buddy, here's what I recommend from my experience. Cut yourself off from the news, number 1 - whatever's going to happen is or isn't going to happen without your stressing over it. #2: Get involved in music. I don't care if you think you can sing or not; personally I believe everyone can - it's just this stupid culture that makes people think only people with good voices deserve to be heard.

(Personally, I recommend Kenny Hinson/Southern Gospel).

Become a prayer warrior. Praying for others is a great stress reliever, and it highlights areas in your own life you should or shouldn't worry about. And prayer is so POTENT - God hears and does care! Oh yes, he does answer! It's the most important job in the church!

Maybe for practical applications, I should've put this number one: Focus on one thing at a time. That really really helped me after I had a stroke last year. What are you going to do now? Next? This helps at work or home.

And I don't care how tired you feel, stay busy. Sure schedule some laying around time, but stay as busy as you can. Really helps sleeping. And don't be afraid of sleep aids.

All of this is my OPINION - I'm not a doctor or psychologist - only speaking from my hindsight!

Buck up - Christ wins in the end!
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Haha thanks Moon, this has all made me feel the opposite of wise, but you've made me feel better.

Is it wrong to ignore what's going on in the world if we're supposed to be helping out? ~ this plagues me, if I try to turn off the news.
I agree, singing is for everyone. It's one of few things I haven't stopped doing, though it's become more infrequent. Sure, I'll give Kenny an ear.

So sorry to hear about your stroke, praise God for your recovery. I'm glad He kept you here, for every reason, including me being able to receive your message.

I'm very thankful for your advice - it's sound, and I do hear it.

Blessings
~Bell
 
Bellaberry

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tourist said:
There's nothing to be ashamed of. When I read your post this verse immediately came to mind.

Psalm 46:10
Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!
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☀️ Amen ☀️
 
Bellaberry

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Live4Him said:
Been there.

Done that.

Even the people in my "happy place" didn't like me.

lol.

Seriously, though (not that I was necessarily joking above), I hear you.

What you're experiencing probably just means that you have a good heart.

This world can be tough when we have an inner understanding of what God originally intended it to be and we realize how far removed it is from that.

That said, we do need to cope in this world, and one piece of spiritual armor that God has provided for us is what the Bible calls "the helmet of salvation" (Ephesians 6:17) or, more specifically, "an helmet, the hope of salvation" (I Thessalonians 5:8).

You mentioned a 1st Corinthians chapter 13 kind of love, but that chapter also talks about "hope".

Hope is likened to a helmet in that it is what God ordained to protect our minds in this fallen world.

I'm going to provide you links to 10 short messages on the topic of "hope" that I believe will help you, even as they helped me many years ago.

Each message is only about 11 minutes long because they were originally given as short radio broadcasts over a two week span (10 days).

I hope (I couldn't resist...lol) that you'll take the time to listen to them.

Here are the links:

https://subsplash.com/derekprince/media/mi/+7cacb4a

https://subsplash.com/derekprince/media/mi/+5c16acc

https://subsplash.com/derekprince/media/mi/+20007cd

https://subsplash.com/derekprince/media/mi/+f6ae3b3

https://subsplash.com/derekprince/media/mi/+51da78c

https://subsplash.com/derekprince/media/mi/+ef7dffc

https://subsplash.com/derekprince/media/mi/+f26cb9e

https://subsplash.com/derekprince/media/mi/+e65be07

https://subsplash.com/derekprince/media/mi/+02a9aa9

https://subsplash.com/derekprince/media/mi/+6aaefee
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Haha, a "happy place" invasion? I shall immediately erect a barbed wire fence, and hire wardens at the circumference to.. guard our hearts.

Or, simply look to God instead.

I hope I'll stay present for these broadcasts, my happy place reactivates every 30 seconds at present. lol

Joking aside, thankyou for taking the time to find these, and sharing what has worked for you. If anyone has invaded that place for you, I pray for your peace of mind. Blessings.
 
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Bellaberry said:
Haha, a "happy place" invasion? I shall immediately erect a barbed wire fence, and hire wardens at the circumference to.. guard our hearts.

Or, simply look to God instead.

I hope I'll stay present for these broadcasts, my happy place reactivates every 30 seconds at present. lol

Joking aside, thankyou for taking the time to find these, and sharing what has worked for you. If anyone has invaded that place for you, I pray for your peace of mind. Blessings.
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You're welcome.

I just listened to the first 4 messages again myself since posting them. Like I said, they're all short (only about 11 minutes each), but they build one on top of the other. Hopefully, they'll be of some comfort and strength to you.

Have a blessed day.

(He turns and notices that vandals have gotten a hold of his "CRhappy place" sign again)

:)
 
OrphanedRepublican

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Bellaberry said:
so... distant. This is probably a fragment of my mind, that I should just...leave there. But it's beginning to cut into me. I find that I'm increasingly not present, whether im in conversation, or a situation (that would be considered enjoyable), and oftentimes when reading the bible. I simply want to escape, and I am genuinely ashamed of this.

I'm 23, a sensitive soul, and I have no hindsight to help me approach this. I genuinely care for others, as part of my work and as part of my being,
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ADD or ADHD, attention deficit disorder. I have it. I read and find my mind wandering all the time and I need to do better when reading the Creator of all thing's word to me.
 
Moses_Young

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MoonCresta said:
Wow - you are SMART! Great answer! BTW, had both shots - still alive.
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Can I ask when? Which vaccine was it? And you've had no adverse side effects? Also, have you ever held a magnet up to your mark? Is it magnetic?
 
CharliRenee

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To me, it sounds like you are just weary, maybe a wee depressed. I don't know, but I appreciate your opening up to us like this. You do seem to have a good deal of insight, that is good. I understand wanting to step back, retreat, and escape sometimes. Life is not easy. You have had a lot of good feedback, so there is not much more I can add cept...

Could it be, you need a quiet season, resting your mind and body for a bit. Maybe God is calling you to Him. After all, He says come to me, and I will give you rest.

I hope you know that for you to be so young and have such a caring heart for others is such a blessing. Thank you. Please take precious care of you too, k?

Hugs and love...🥰❤
 
Bellaberry

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CharliRenee said:
To me, it sounds like you are just weary, maybe a wee depressed. I don't know, but I appreciate your opening up to us like this. You do seem to have a good deal of insight, that is good. I understand wanting to step back, retreat, and escape sometimes. Life is not easy. You have had a lot of good feedback, so there is not much more I can add cept...

Could it be, you need a quiet season, resting your mind and body for a bit. Maybe God is calling you to Him. After all, He says come to me, and I will give you rest.

I hope you know that for you to be so young and have such a caring heart for others is such a blessing. Thank you. Please take precious care of you too, k?

Hugs and love...🥰❤
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I didn't think of it that way, God calling us to rest 😊 you are very kind and I appreciate all your insight. Yes, ill take care of me too, then I can take better care of others

Hugs and love💕
 
Aldg19

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I love you sister in Christ how can I pray for you. If this past year has taught me anything is that rest is very important in our walk with Jesus he teaches you about him.
 
Bellaberry

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Aldg19 said:
I love you sister in Christ how can I pray for you. If this past year has taught me anything is that rest is very important in our walk with Jesus he teaches you about him.
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Love you too sis, you're right. The Lords Prayer will do, God knows what we need before we do ❤️
 
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I often feel distracted because I am distracted. Sometimes life becomes so common it no longer requires our attention. Same problems day after day gets boring, especially when they are other people’s problems with no permanent solutions (healthcare). I like to do things that I can see a difference like a project to occupy my mind. Then when I return to the familiar, I enjoy the break.
 
Rosemaryx

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Hi @Bellaberry ...
Not sure if this would help , but I bought a beautiful journaling bible , and it really helps me stay at our Lords feet...
In the margins , it has Scriptures in pictures , and I sit and color them in with simple colouring pencils , and it helps me remember the Scriptures...
It also has on the opposite page a start of prayer or praise that you can jot down a prayer for someone , or a praise report , or just a little personal note to our Lord , I find it really keeps me still before God...
...xox...
 
Aldg19

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Bellaberry said:
Love you too sis, you're right. The Lords Prayer will do, God knows what we need before we do ❤️
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Aww thanks. Also Bible journaling helps to I have been doing for 7 months Now I love it.
 
Aldg19

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Rosemaryx said:
Hi @Bellaberry ...
Not sure if this would help , but I bought a beautiful journaling bible , and it really helps me stay at our Lords feet...
In the margins , it has Scriptures in pictures , and I sit and color them in with simple colouring pencils , and it helps me remember the Scriptures...
It also has on the opposite page a start of prayer or praise that you can jot down a prayer for someone , or a praise report , or just a little personal note to our Lord , I find it really keeps me still before God...
...xox...
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Me too
 
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