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feeling down and prayer isn't working - 2/21/2008 1:44:41 PM   
jeni

 

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Status: offline 		My friends here at gratefulness, it is kind of awkward for me to ask for prayers for myself but i do need your prayers. i am in a bad space and i can't seem to lift my spirits up. i pray, light candles, cry and i just can't shake this. thanks jen
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RE: feeling down and prayer isn't working - 2/21/2008 1:53:35 PM   
buttington

 

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Status: online 		Jen, don't feel awkward for asking for prayers for yourself. That's what this Forum is about. You are the most important person in your life.
 
I will light a candle for you now, and I sincerely hope you will soon feel better. Come back and talk to us often.

Lots of Love and Hugs,
Jude

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RE: feeling down and prayer isn't working - 2/21/2008 2:10:28 PM   
Hildegard

 

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Status: offline 		Dearest Jen, that's what we are here for, to support each other! So don't feel awkward asking for prayers. We all have our down times. This winter is getting long and lots of people feel down this time of the year. I gladly keep you in my prayers and light candles for you. Just come and share with us whatever you feel like. You know that there is always someone happy to listen to you!

Much love and warm hugs,
Edda

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RE: feeling down and prayer isn't working - 2/21/2008 2:53:04 PM   
jeni

 

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Status: offline 		thank you so much, Jude, Edda, i never expected a response so soon but isn't God good! this is such a wonderful place .I am trying to keep God first and know that it isn't going always be this way but there is just so much confusion and stuff going on in my life, my relationships, it is becoming overwhelming. Edda you know my story,  living life on life terms without using drugs is still challenging to me and that is why i am so grateful to you here at this forum. loneliness, (much of my family has passed on, just my mom (82) my grandmother(99) and some cousins) has become a issue for me. i know God is always with me but....  Thank you for your time. jen
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RE: feeling down and prayer isn't working - 2/21/2008 3:30:43 PM   
Hildegard

 

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Status: offline 		Jen, you are most welcome! We have known each other for quite some time now. You remembered Leon and me during this long ordeal with his injury, so I am here for you! God is always near but it does not always feel that way! As one child once said, he wanted "to feel some skin"! It is hard when those closest to us grow old and are more in need of our support than the other way around! I know you are much stronger than you think. You know about living one day at a time. We have been taught to ask for our daily bread for this day, not the next or more as we might prefer. I believe strongly that you will get the strength for each day!

Much love,
Edda

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RE: feeling down and prayer isn't working - 2/21/2008 5:42:30 PM   
Lori

 

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Praying for your strength & courage to move on from this difficult time in your life.  Wishing you peace & comfort........~Lori



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RE: feeling down and prayer isn't working - 2/22/2008 11:59:38 AM   
jeni

 

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Status: offline 		This is so awesome to know that all of my same friends are still here and still so supportive. i love all of you. To my new friends thank you also. I am trying to get through this time moment by moment. I can be fine and then.... But thanks to you here at gratefulness each time i come i am able to smile. Thanks lori, missed you. Edda, Marie, Jude and anyone else thankyou and know that my prayers are with you as well.
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RE: feeling down and prayer isn't working - 2/22/2008 6:21:25 PM   
Marie M.

 

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Status: offline 		Jeni , thank you for your prayers and candles.

Hang in there, things will get better. Some days we have to have rain and other days the sun is out in full force, only then we may feel it and be grateful. These days are not necessarily a bad thing, they can lead us to the good.

You are in my prayers.

God Bless
Marie
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RE: feeling down and prayer isn't working - 2/23/2008 8:05:14 AM   
Vicky

 

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We all need prayers. That's why this forum is such a wonderful place. I pray that you find peace and happiness. Our daily lives are very complex and we all need to reach out at times. Have a nice weekend.
Bless you, Vicky

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RE: feeling down and prayer isn't working - 2/23/2008 10:01:02 AM   
Alchemist

 

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Jen

We are all Creations of God and are capable of handling all the obstacles we encounter. Sometimes we just need to remind ourselves of who and what we are. May this help you as it has many others:



THE SILENT PRAYER

~ from Tobias as channeled by Geoffrey Hoppe


In my heart, I accept my perfect Being.
I accept that the joy that I have intended is already in my life.
I accept that the love I have prayed for is already within me.
I accept that the peace I have asked for is already my reality.
I accept that the abundance I have sought already fills my life.

In my truth, I accept my perfect Being.
I take responsibility for my own creations,
And all things that are within my life.
I acknowledge the power of Spirit that is within me,
And know that all things are as they should be.

In my wisdom, I accept my perfect Being.
My lessons have been carefully chosen by my Self,
And now I walk through them in full experience.
My path takes me on a sacred journey with divine purpose.
My experiences become part of All That Is.

In my knowingness, I accept my perfect Being.
In this moment, I sit in my golden chair
And know that I Am an angel of light.
I look upon the golden tray - the gift of Spirit -
And know that all of my desires already have been fulfilled.

In love for my Self, I accept my perfect Being.
I cast no judgment or burdens upon my Self.
I accept that everything in my past was given in love.
I accept that everything in this moment comes from love.
I accept that everything in my future will result in greater love.

In my Being, I accept my perfection.
And so it is.



Alchemist


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RE: feeling down and prayer isn't working - 2/23/2008 10:42:06 AM   
celtic star

 

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Status: offline 		Jeni, Adding my prayers that your heart is lifted and your spirit revived. I think it is really difficult when there are a lot of things going on for us , hoping that this passes for you and your essence is once again is filled with joy and peace.  Namste Glenys
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RE: feeling down and prayer isn't working - 2/23/2008 11:37:39 AM   
Hope coach

 

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Status: offline 		Hi Jeni
At times I have been there prayed and meditated and felt no real relief or answer on the immediate horizon it is always at this moment I first see the Footprintsin the Sand  then remember the words of the Footprints, then feel the slump of both spiritual and physical surrender to God's will for me and at the moment I feel relaxed and relieved as God takes over I usually see or feel a new perspective solution or something lifts me up. Music helps me tremendously too at times like these try "You Tube"
You Raise Me Up by Josh Groban
I add my prayers fro your peace and angels to lift your  heart on High
Namaste
Hope coach
Barbara T

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RE: feeling down and prayer isn't working - 2/25/2008 9:28:52 AM   
jeni

 

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Status: offline 		My Gratefulness family how blessed i am to have you. thank you for helping me through this time. Because of you i truly know there is a God because you have proven to me that i am not alone and never have been. i have come to realize that these down times are some times upon us to bring us closer to Him. love you and May God bless you all.

jen
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RE: feeling down and prayer isn't working - 2/25/2008 11:41:38 AM   
Hildegard

 

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Status: offline 		Dear Jen, I am glad to hear that you are learning to experience down times in a way helpful to you. God is always closer than we feel or realize. It is the darkness that tests our trust. It is also a place where we learn things we would not learn any other way.

Keeping you in my prayers,
Much love,
Edda

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RE: feeling down and prayer isn't working - 2/27/2008 10:14:12 PM   
woodyt

 

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Status: offline 		Hello Jen,

    I'm kind of new at this, but read your post and wanted to respond.  Sorry to hear things are not going well for you over there.  I'm on the West Coast, sending warm wishes and thoughts your way.  I think you have a lot of friends and people who care about you.  Don't give up.  Take care, friend.  wt 
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RE: feeling down and prayer isn't working - 2/27/2008 10:20:46 PM   
Hildegard

 

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Status: offline 		Welcome to the forum, Woody! I hope you will visit often and contribute your experience and wisdom! As you say, there are lots of caring people here glad to support whoever is in need.

Wishing you everything  good,
Edda

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