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arion:
You have a full plate on your hands my young friend. It seems like your dad is still carrying some baggage from the past and he probably doesn't understand that your condition is exhausting. I'm sure you have tried to tell him that your not being lazy but are just constantly tired. I pray that God's grace will be sufficient for you and that God will soften your dads heart as well. It's hard to be cheery and cooperative in this day of age with everything going on, and most of us are not dealing with a chronic illness on top of it. I think about how Ray is in constant pain and yet seems cheery towards all. It's only by the grace of God because you certainly can't do it on your own. How could God possibly be ashamed of you? You are his workmanship, he is the potter and you are the clay and he fashions and makes you as he will. As painful as it may be these things are a necessary part of both his plan and his development for you. It will bear fruit and pay off in the long run. As Ray has stated before that so often it's only when we hear a voice behind us and then 'look back' that we see what God has done in the midst of the storm. When we're in the middle of it we can't see how possibly God could use the situation or be working through us in the process. And I'll certainly be praying for you as the Lord leads.
JohnMichael:
--- Quote from: Arion on September 03, 2011, 03:23:48 PM ---You have a full plate on your hands my young friend. It seems like your dad is still carrying some baggage from the past and he probably doesn't understand that your condition is exhausting. I'm sure you have tried to tell him that your not being lazy but are just constantly tired. I pray that God's grace will be sufficient for you and that God will soften your dads heart as well. It's hard to be cheery and cooperative in this day of age with everything going on, and most of us are not dealing with a chronic illness on top of it. I think about how Ray is in constant pain and yet seems cheery towards all. It's only by the grace of God because you certainly can't do it on your own. How could God possibly be ashamed of you? You are his workmanship, he is the potter and you are the clay and he fashions and makes you as he will. As painful as it may be these things are a necessary part of both his plan and his development for you. It will bear fruit and pay off in the long run. As Ray has stated before that so often it's only when we hear a voice behind us and then 'look back' that we see what God has done in the midst of the storm. When we're in the middle of it we can't see how possibly God could use the situation or be working through us in the process. And I'll certainly be praying for you as the Lord leads.
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Thank you, Arion, for being such an encouragement. Sometimes it is so hard to remember this when you are made to feel that others think that it had been better if you'd never been born...
In Him,
John
Rene:
Hi John Michael,
When love ones unfairly hurt and offend me, I try to look at them for who they are in this age, and acknowledge that these experiences are a necessary part of teaching me patience and humility. It is a hard lesson to learn.:-\
I will continue to pray for you. Keep the faith and never cease praying for strength. We need our Lord and Saviour to overcome.
René
octoberose:
JohnMichael, I can honestly say that you easy to admire. Which one of us, who have been touched by the Truths of God, would ever be ashamed of you? Do you love your Lord? Does your walk reflect that? Are you being refined in fire in this life, and transformed by the renewal of your heart and spirit? You know the answer to all of this is YES! Please don't be discouraged for long; you are here by divine appointment and in you are in your parents life by His Hand.
I will pray that our good God increase your "spoons" so that just as Jesus did with loaves and fishes, he will increase that which is life sustaining when the portions look meager.
cjwood:
dear john. i said a prayer for you. i completely understand the frustration of having zero energy at times. alot of times. arion and others have given you some loving words of encouragement. hiv or no hiv, your LORD loves you beyond compare, and is never embarrassed by you. or me. or anyone else.
stand strong in the faith that you have been given. exercise that faith daily, and it will become the strong muscle and motivation you need daily. now, if i could only take my own advise during these days of my personal hardships. take heart in knowing that you are loved, and we all come together to energize your spirit.
love in Christ,
claudia
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