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To: Marysecretary
God wants to speak to all of us but most of the time He can't because we are too busy to take time to listen or don't believe He does that anymore.

I wholeheartedly agree with that. However, we should test the "spirits" first, correct? Anything that we "hear" in prayer is not necessarily from God.

The first time I recognized it was when I was at the end of my rope and at the worst state I was ever in and it came to me very clearly, "But I will take care of you, Mary." And He has.

Well, that is good to hear that you continue to trust in God. I am happy that you have learned to experience His support for you.

Regards

12,004 posted on 03/25/2007 9:27:02 PM PDT by jo kus (Humility is present when one debases oneself without being obliged to do so- St.Chrysostom; Phil 2:8)
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To: jo kus

I always test the spirits. I learned that a long time ago. Nothing He has ever said to me was against scripture or was anything negative. I used to keep a journal but admit to being lazier now than I was then. It was a great spiritual exercise and I may try it again. It's good to see things in print. Later, when they pan out, it's fun to read what I wrote early on.

I've had to trust God for many things, including two heart attacks, diabetic problems, and kidney failure, three kids screwing up their lives (one has returned to the Lord, thank God), an alcoholic husband who died way too young, siblings who died of alcoholism-related illnesses, etc., etc. He has given me the grace to go through it all without bitterness and I'm doing better than ever. He's blessed me with a Christian husband who can't do enough for me, and a church that's always there when anyone needs anything. I've retired from 28 years of working in the same place, with a decent pension, great health benefits, good friends, and we're living the same as we were before we retired. God is good.


12,005 posted on 03/25/2007 9:48:16 PM PDT by Marysecretary (GOD IS STILL IN CONTROL.)
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