A dead-end no more

[fotini1]

I had been blaming GOD for almost every mishap in my life until recently. Things could only get worse, my father's detereorating condition, the pain the suffering was incomprehensible and then one night he passed away. And I was not there. I did not say goodbye. I thought I had been robbed of what was the most precious thing in my life. And GOD I felt had done nothing. I never really understood it nor accepted that he had been taken away. I always thought there were things that were left unsaid, undone. A harsh reality to have to live with.
Years went by the intense pain had subsided but there was always a feeling of remorse, a bitterness. I just could not let go.

We so often turn to people for comfort and support but there is always so much that man can give. And it is more often the case than not that one comes to a dead-end, becomes disenheartened and loses even more hope. Draws further and further away from GOD. It is like a recurring dream which often turns into a nightmare.

A few months ago I just happened to fall upon this site dear friends. It was a time in my life where all I felt was that I needed something, somebody to fill the great void in my life. I was simply drawn to it. I have been blessed to have made true friendships with brothers and sisters in Jesus who have acted as vessels in Christ to guide me towards asking for forgiveness accepting our friend and Saviour Jesus into my life.

It was only then that I was able to forgive myself, to let go of my dad. To be at peace.

Life is by no means easy or easier now, but there is one significant difference I do not walk alone. Jesus is my shadow walking by me, ahead of me, pathing the way or even behind me, supporting me when I once again feel weak or begin to falter. I have faith in HIM and thank HIM for just being there.

He is my ALL in ALL.

"Be on the guard, stand firm in faith, be men of courage, do everything in love"

 

[macca]

welcome.

Welcome to the walk with us. It's a pleasure to have a good friend in Him, and one so willing to learn and share.

 

[Property Of God]

I can feel and even relate to your brokenheart, we can never really move on if we lost someone dear to us, but we learn to live with a gap in our hearts, but we should trust God, trust the unknown God already planned for us, hard to know what to follow since you don't know your plan, but God knows you, and He designed the plan to fit you.

I'm honored to have you as a brother here.
Be blessed.

Quoting GotQuestions.Org: (My favourite website indeed)

Question: "How do I find comfort and peace when I have lost a loved one to death?"

Answer: Losing a loved one to death is a painful experience. Jesus understood the pain of losing someone close to His heart. In the Book of John (11:1-44), we learn that Jesus lost a friend named Lazarus. Jesus was deeply moved and wept at the loss of His friend. This story, however, doesn't end in tears. Jesus knew He possessed the power needed to raise Lazarus from the dead. Jesus said, "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die" (John 11:25). Jesus overcame death through His resurrection. It is comforting to know that death is not the end for those who believe. Those who know Jesus as Savior will have eternal life (John 10:28). God has prepared a new home for us where there will be no more death, tears or pain (Revelation 21:1-4).

While you are healing from the loss of a loved one, God will comfort you (2 Corinthians 7:6). The Bible tells us that God is the father of mercies and that He will comfort us in all our tribulations (2 Corinthians 1:3-4). Be assured that God loves you and that He understands how much you are hurting. God promises you in Isaiah 43:2 that when you go through deep waters and great trouble, He will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown. When you walk through the fire of oppression you will not be burned up; the flames will not consume you. Run to the shelter of the Most High where you will find sweet rest (Psalm 91:1-2)

 

[Trishann]

You are so right, you are not walking it alone. I know sometimes it is not easy but finding the comforter of God will bring you through so many thing.
Jesus definitely is a refuge for the hurting and He knows just how to touch you and give you peace that passes all understanding.

Your sister in Christ, Trish

 

[comingjoy]

WOW sis this is so good. I so love learning more about you. I am so glad you are part of the family of God. I so could not have asked for a better sister.

 

[Br. Bear]

Greetings sister fotini1, just looking at the title of your thread, about a dead end, and reading all you shared with us here, makes me think of the Gospel message... about how all are sinners, and the wages of sin, is death, and that the ONLY way to eternal life where death is swallowed up in victory and has lost it's sting, is in Jesus Christ the son of God, our Lord and Saviour... and as you now know, dear sister... our friend.

Bless you ....><>

Br. Bear

As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one:
There is none that understandeth, there is none that seeketh after God.
They are all gone out of the way, they are together become unprofitable; there is none that doeth good, no, not one. Romans 3:10-12

For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. Romans 6:23

But God raised him from the dead: Acts 13:30

Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed,
In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.
For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality.
So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory.
O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory?
The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law.
But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 1Corinthians 15:51-57

and, fotini1, my sister, did you know that your coming to Jesus had this effect... Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth. Luke 15:10

What an awesome thought!

Also I say unto you, Whosoever shall confess me before men, him shall the Son of man also confess before the angels of God: Luke 12:8