That which dosen't kill you......
Submitted by Chris on November 14 2000 16:55:55
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Hi Everyone, Brothers in Christ, I have good news. I am still sober and I have a job now. Praise God! It's not much of a job, but it will pay the bills and put food in my 'fridge. I have a way to go on-line that dosen't involve taking a half an hour turn per day. I am also finding ways to fight my depression. Remember that old saying,"That which does not kill you will make you stronger."? I know the truth of these words intimately now, I think. But I also have another saying...this one from God's Word: "The Lord is my light and my salvation- whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life- of whom shall I be afraid?" Psalm 27:1 Folks, I know now that God is putting me through some very trying times right now. But, although I have been so depressed that I decided to drink instead of taking my medication, until I was at a point where I didn't even want to live anymore, God has shown me His mighty love! I am convinced it is God who is allowing me to go through so much pain. Not out of vengence, but out of love! God is restoring my sanity and I love Him so much! "I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us," Romans 8:18 "For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal." 2 Cor. 4:17-18 God has proven to me that He can and will "keep me". And I am certain He will do the same for any and all of us. His love can keep us! Because we are children of God, we are going to go through suffering, we will have to "carry our crosses" and learn through God's discipline how to depend on Him for everything in our lives. Not because God is against us, but actually because He is "for" us and loves us enough to discipline us. He truly is a great Father! Anyway, I am so grateful to be able to come back here and be able to read posts and share with all of you. You are my brothers in Christ Jesus! I hope to be able to come here more often. All of you are continually in my prayers....I love you all! I have to go for now, but I shall return. God Bless!!! Love in Christ, Chris P.S. Andy, and whomever has my phone no.... my phone is turned off temporarily, but I will try and call you from my brother's phone soon. Take care! |
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