Posted by Dena on March 6, 2003, at 16:19:09
In reply to Dena, posted by Miller on March 6, 2003, at 15:25:55
Miller -
It's so nice to hear from you! I'm so sorry you're having a rough time. There's so much suffering going on. I wish sometimes that God would open up our eyes to the spiritual realm so that we could see the potential good that our suffering could bring about.
I meant what I said about your suffering not being wasted - God can use you to help others who suffer in the same way - He doesn't waste anything; He redeems everything.
How, specifically, can I pray for you? I know general prayers can be effective, but I'd like to be able to bless you more directly. The Bible says, "You have not, because you ask not." I'm trying to really put that verse to heart this season of Lent. Sometimes, when I've been so down that I can't even think straight, much less pray, others have prayed on my behalf, & God listened. I've been told that part of my own healing will come as I reach outside of myself & focus on others (the last thing I FEEL like doing when I'm down). So, I'm reaching out to you because God has laid you on my heart. I'm sincere when I say that I want to focus on praying for you. The more specific you can be about your needs, the more you and I will know that God heard & answered. Then both your faith & my own will be built up. I believe that God wants to bless both of us through this.
I look forward to your reply.
Shalom, Dena
poster:Dena
thread:206510
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