in response to Tidblessi...Thank you for all the love shown & encouragement. I did not read all but just a quick reflection, based on what I read above: "you can do and be anything you want to be." (and my New Year message from was central on this), in regards to it, see:James 4:13-15 esp, so may we all remember God & if He is so willing!
" 4:13 Go to now, ye that say, To day or to morrow we will go into such a city, and continue there a year, and buy and sell, and get gain:
4:14 Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away.
4:15 For that ye ought to say, If the Lord will, we shall live, and do this, or that."
in response to help4pain...You may very well be eligible for Medical Assistance or some govt funding that covers medical care for free or sliding scale. Your State sponsored Agency, or center on aging, etc should be able to steer you to that help. Its usually at places that give food stams, etc. You may even be eligible for senior reduced cost housing. I will pray now for jaw pain & other stuff. If you need help with tracking down assistance, email me & leave city & state & best way to contact & I'll use Web to research a bit esp your State. Also, if infected, swishing with Hydrogen Peroxide may help alot & also, go to an emergency room & when they give medicine explain that you have no money for medicine & can they make sure you get it & give your age. May God bless, protect & keep in Lord Jesus Christ.
My prayer is that God blesses & keeps you all, that you grow spiritually to see the great provision GOD has already provided in Lord Jesus for you all, that you & your children realize His love & that your love, sacrifice & care (incl food, shelter, etc) are all great blessings & that Christmas is a day chosen to remember Jesus birthday (even though He was not born that day) & honor Him. So I encourage you all to attend church Christmas free stuff, worship, concerts, etc & even volunteer or attend any local places where dinner is being served, etc. This can be a special time to began being free from commercial bondage (their are many testimonies of this, like from my friend Rhonda w/ 2 boys & a girl)& realization of the joy & freedom available as the Christmas should be experienced. I pray all this & much more. I thank GOD for you & your children & your love…that one day, if they have not already experienced this, they will know how loved they are by God demonstrated in the Saviors life, death & resurrection, as well as, appreciate the sacrifices & love show by their parents, family & friends. To all, be encouraged...and may GOD richly bless (spiritually most of all)!!!
in response to bookworm2011...Thanks for sharing that, yes we the 'adults' teach children these 'lessons' by example & reinforcement. They believe Chistmas is about getting thier list, blind to many blessings of family, home/shelter,etc and that Christmas is about Santa, Stockings, Reindeer, etc & hardly anything about God's love in Jesus, and exploring what that means, alongwhile parents are depressed if they do not make the list , then we wonder why they grow up to pepper spray other shoopers on Blackfriday. So thanks to both you & Ekikaseven for sharing.
in response to needhelp91...Have you tried calling Public Housing, Section 8, Medical Assistance & Dept of Social Services....best advice: know that God loves you...began seeking God thru Lord Jesus by repenting & believing the gospel. Had prayed for you & many in past & May God bless, guide, open doors & keep. p.s. I'm no where near Chicago so the names I gave of local helps might be different.
'If' Christmas is remembering the day the Lord & Savior was born (although He was not born on Dec 25...but if people are genuinally seeking to recognize that day in place of the pagan origins of Christmas & no I'm not a Jeh Witt I'm a born again Christian)...then how is it possible to not have a Christmas? Please trade Santa for Jesus someone. May God bless!
in response to Amd...If you're in danger in abuse...seek a shelter immediatly is my advice, preferably one that specializes in domestic violence. It's imperative that you & your daughter are physcially safe...that is the best Thanksgivg you canher. My prayers are with you...may God bless in Lord Jesus!
in response to holy myo...Just wanted to let you know that I prayed for you as requested, for your country. We have soo much freedom here we I'm ashamed to say take it for granted.
in response to Pricelessgift...Thanks for good intent but please share the Gospel message & Santa & Reindeer is not it. I gave shoes b/c felt led to for child & included in shipment Gospel. So many pepole are slaves to false pagan tree & santa stuff & not free in Jesus for real. Do as God leads not my feelings & may God bless!
in response to lividmom...File an appeal...I do not get food stamps but I have family who do & I know in Maryland you can go to the office you filed & ask for appeal.
in response to lindsaylu...Don't worry about other's people issues & foolishness...just thank GOD you have some food. My goal is to only concern self with what my Heavenly Father thinks...that way I know I can;t go wrong. May GOD bless you & your daughter!
I'm so sorry for your loss & the bad stuff thats happened. The best friend daughter that was raped,,,please!!! get her help (file police report & stop him from doing again, she needs medical & esp spirtual (christian ) & psycological counseling...a professional to help her deal w what happened to her. My prayers with you all. May God bless.
in response to my lady...I mean no disrespect but can your 28,21,20,19 yr old work even fast food & pt even & feed selves & help one another? Strongly encourage them.
in response to Eutawangel...p.s. I recognize many get new clothes & needed things then...but why not on thier Birthday & share w/ them why...teach them to give too & not hands out for just one day a year...that's the best gift!
in response to ekikaseven...Amen!!!You worded it perfectly...really insane isn't it. I tired to share this point w/ neice. I proved it by asking her son what Christmas is about...he said Santa Claus. I told him about Jesus before & what He did & she knows...but still when I ask him that is his response. So many people want you to stress w/ them in teaching thier children to believe in Santa & reindeer & to not know the Lord...lol...yeah right.
My Controversial Feelings Regarding Christmas Aide In Regard To Toys...Personally I have decidied to not celebrate Christmas @least in the traditional way of giving toys & decorating w/ trees trees b/c it seems to have no refereence to remebering that people choose to incorporate the pagan holiday & make it one to remember Jesus Birthday...but really just forget the Gospel message & instead teach thier children nothing about God but instead Santa Claus & Reindeers. I would suggest sharing what its suppose to represent, teaching & calling them to give a part of what little they may own (something) or serving at soup kitchen for homless, going to Christmas service at a Church, etc...otherwise whats the point?
in response to royster...Will be poraying for you & your wife. Also look in room for rents...sometimes cheaper than hotels...I'm glad you still have your own transportation. Have you also looked into applying for HUD housing? I know its not ideal but its a place one may can use as a spring board b/c rent is usually base don income. Ideally...purchasing a little trailor might work once you;re able to find a job b/c mortgae & price low & mobile...esp if no children.
in response to ekikaseven...I don't know if this applys but its a great teaching I believe on renouncing generational sin & curses incl things that are past down to generations. If your friend is saved she should consider confessing & asking forgivness for sins of ancestors & any part played. The link to some of this is from hearing from God web site below, just exploring but I was blessed from it but as in all things let the LORD lead you & ask His guidance & lead...Shalom
in response to Eutawangel...My mother had me at such an early age...she was about 15. I'm 41 and I want to see my mother;s life dramatically change dby the Gospel...as mine was.
in response to met31...Its so much so I'm going to go thru & take my time reading the email...but yes I agree & pray for salvation for the lost in your family & loved ones, yes I have shared the Gospel & do try to pray daily, much of my family profess salvation but I'm confused by fruit, pls also pray my deliverance from evil one & that I trust & place faith in Jesus & GOD the Father as they desire always, lastly I am a registered Republican but am really an Independent (it depends on the issues) but choose Republican b/c in my State very little a Indepenent can do in many elections & I most closely identify w Republicans but that of Christian Right or Evangelical not BusinessWealthy Republican portion. Thanks for sharing that film, it was very enlightening I believe & I plan on sharing. I like at end how it gives hope we can make a difference as consumers like we did w/ Tobacco companies & how if we say grace include issue. Back to politics...yes we need a Christian leader & I pray that we will get one for real if they're availble. Most of all...in these days I believe we need to draw near & nigh to GOD. May GOD bless & keep you.
in response to met31...Thank you soo very much for sharing your heart on this. Actually I'm watching the documentary now & it's truly sad & yes I agree & even thought on that earlierbefore reading your reply; how that I did not want you to do what you felt was evil. I saw the part about the womans son dying...how tragic! It seems that fast food drives the 'Industry' that makes cheap & unhealthy food incl unnatural & cruel (people & animals) practices. I dont know if he got sick from fast food' or 'supermarket' meat...but it does seem fast food drives & has contributed to the changes in farming & food production. My prayer is that you be blessed with the job GOD desires & the car & help for you & your family! Also...may the Lord bless you, and keep you, and cause His face to shine upon you. Amen
P.S. In regards to "What aid is it that you are needing? Perhaps we can pray and believe God together for you."...my need: Salvation for mother Barbara & all her children, grandchildren & great grandchildren not saved in Jesus, as well as, thier parents & that I have a good & close relationship w/ Jesus & GOD willing a Godly spouse that GOD chooses & not be decieved & last that I graduate the Bachelors RN program...thanx!
in response to met31...Thanks for sharing & I genuinally desire your best. Yes I will watch that doco about fast food...most people eat it but I hope most (esp kids) dont eat it too much...esp since $ is low for many right now. But with all due respect...I think you should re-consider 'fast food'. It's a honest living & hard work does not hurt anyone. The people who go to fast food do so by choice & I seriously doubt that they are all literally dieing unless they are abusing it. Hey, you can even leave awarness info of your cause in restrooms doing off time. Then, you can save & help yourself & your family & get a car. II have yet heard of grants for a car unless diabeled or single parent & even then...pretty hard but nothing is impossible, just seems like good ole fashioned fast food is better than nothing & more feasable/practical. Take care.
in response to AmiraA...Apply for Financial Aide by filling out FASFA...your local colleges can assist. I would focua on education & paying just what I need to live in as far as bills. Sacifice a bit now & hopefully reap more later.
