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Feeling Weary
mharrell08:
Hello Lauriellen,
Sorry to alter your message but just thought I'd lend a hand. Select the 'modify' option on the message above and notice the layout. Keep that in mind next time you would like to quote a comment and then post your reply.
Hope this helps,
Marques
Roy Coates:
what a wonderful prayer thanks for sharing you in my prayers peace
smeacham:
--- Quote from: Steve Meacham on March 10, 2010, 02:21:10 AM ---...please don't let me waste any more precious time on things that macht nichts.
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Oh my, I was pretty messed up last night. I can tell because sometimes I slip into German when I'm really stressed. Heh.
--- Quote from: Steve Meacham on March 10, 2010, 02:21:10 AM ---...when my peers and coworkers do not heed my warnings, and follow a path to destruction...
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That came out awful religious sounding, but it really wasn't. I work in a very political workplace, which causes me tremendous frustration. I can't say any more than that here. And the ones that "turn their backs" - well, I've lost a number of friends on Facebook lately, which I just discovered yesterday - ones I never thought would judge and forsake me, without comment, without even an attempt to "correct" me. Religious people, yes, but they were friends.
Thank you for your support, prayers, comfort, scriptures, humor, and advice. I treasure it all. My flesh was opposed to this public display, but my spirit groaned until I obeyed. I'm glad I did.
And Lauri, I saw you post those lyrics and scripture on Facebook this morning. I think I agree with you - this is all part of God's work in my life, and it is all good when viewed from His perspective.
Steve
walt123:
I hear you ,steve
Just want to add one more thing with the rest.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZ0NLyB6K8U
walt
hummer:
--- Quote from: Steve Meacham on March 10, 2010, 02:21:10 AM ---Please humor me tonight. Life is hard, and I usually bear it with a smile and persevere. However, tonight I feel a great weight upon me - a weight that presses me to fall before God and pray. I just need to let it out in a safe environment, surrounded by friends and saints. Forgive me disjointed thoughts - my brain doesn't work so good this late.
Oh Father,
What a life it's been. You have been gracious to me and sustained me without fail. When I stop and think of sorrows and troubles, I would collapse if not for You. I'm not strong enough. The faith and understanding You've given me - they sustain me, and You lift me up with Your strong right hand. Tomorrow it will be OK and I'll re-enter the fray. You'll protect me and allow me to focus on one thing at a time. But tonight Lord, I need you to hold me.
So many that I love have abandoned me. They avoid me and curse me, but mostly they dishonor themselves and You. Please forgive me when it's my fault, Lord, and make me more like You next time. My own daughter disowns and hates me, yet she accuses me of what she herself does. Others believe her and enable her, to her own harm. Forgive her and forgive them, Lord, and forgive me my own hard heart because I so easily want to give up or get mad anymore. My wife hurts all the time with so many ailments and so much stress, yet she lends me her own strength when mine fails. Bless her, Lord, and bless You for giving her to me.
I used to feel affirmed by my work, Lord, and became proud. Thank You for humbling me, as much as it hurts. Please keep me that way, no matter what I may say. I know it is what I need. Thank you for providing for my family and I throughout it all.
Why do I turn to others for affirmation? My only real comfort is in You! It still hurts when my teachers and mentors of old turn their backs. Why? It hurts and troubles me so much when my peers and coworkers do not heed my warnings, and follow a path to destruction. Sometimes I scream "STOP!" and I always want to, but nobody listens. Does Jesus feel this way when He shows the people the way?
I walk the path You've laid before me. Oh Lord, are You not the God of heaven? You alone rule over all nations. Power and might are only found in Your hand, and nobody can withstand You. Please confirm my steps each day and every hour. Do not let me go astray, and please don't let me waste any more precious time on things that macht nichts.
Thank you for the peace you give me, and the restful heart. I still feel weary, but now I feel so much better. God, bless those that love You, and keep them going as you do me.
I love You, Lord. Amen
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