Would you like to pray for each other? I would love to pray for you.

Okay, I will warn you, and it is really a shame I even have to feel this is needed, but yes...this is long, but sometimes if you want something, you have to give something. A little of your time that will be well worth it and perhaps even save your life. We have to ask ourselves where is our priority? People will read a whole newspaper, yet complain about a post that's so long. That tells me they're more interested in the world than in hearing news about Jesus that could save them and rescue them from the traumas of life in this troubled world. I'm hoping you will love and value yourself enough to read what I have to say, if you need help in any areas of your life. It may take you all of 5 minutes to read this, instead of your appointed hour, day, or weekend with your daily newspaper. Which is more important to you? I sincerely hope this post helps at least one person. Maybe that's you. ❤🫂

There's something I've never told people here. I think there's too much stigma about what I'm about to tell you. It's okay to have challenges. And it's certainly okay to admit them. There's nothing shameful about it. I simply just didn't say anything, all this time.

I'm not ashamed of it, because it's nothing that I did to cause it. It was not my fault. God doesn't want us to beat ourselves up because people abuse us. We're not to blame ourselves when we're abused. The abuser is the one who needs to take responsibility for their actions in hurting others and for not caring who they hurt.

It's just one of those things in life that we can't control, so why beat ourselves up? It's okay to be human and share our feelings. And that way we can pray for each other and offer helpful suggestions. We know God would not want us to beat ourselves up over mistakes. He was once human, himself, and he understands our infirmities. He experienced all of those himself, when he became human. That's just one reason he volunteered to become human. He wanted us to know that he understands what it's like to feel such deep pain. What it's like to despair and grieve. He's suffered them all and he wants you to know that he understands you and sees every teardrop that falls from your eyes, and how much he wants nothing but to hold you and love you in those times. He wants you to know it's important to love ourselves and accept what we can't change, then move along and love and respect ourselves enough to actually do something about it...not sweep things under the rug, as that does you no good at all. It just keeps you hostage until you decide to actually take action and do something about your pain. Don't kid yourself. It's not going to just go away. Not until the day you address it. Ignoring it is not self-love.

God wants us to release those tears. It was for those tears he died. He wants to help us. He wants to heal our hearts so we can be happy again, but in order to do that, we have a role in that healing, as well. Not to just sit and feel sorry for ourselves, but he begs all to come to him so he can cuddle us in his beautiful arms of love and understanding. He asks us specifically to come to him when we're hurting so that he can give us rest and peace once again in our hearts, that only he can give.

I have been dealing with addiction for the last 40 years because of horrible abuse from my late husband and my dear, but sad, narcissistic daughter. She can not help the way she is. My poor daughter suffers so horribly from debilitating narcissism, schizophrenia, borderline personality disorder, bipolar, and OCD. I love her so much, but she can't help these things that torment her. This schizophrenia disease has just eaten her alive. And I don't mean to talk bad about her, but her abuse has traumatized me so much that it caused my eating disorder. I cannot see her or talk to her, because she would hurt me. I want you to understand that. She would really hurt me and maybe even kill me, because she has these preconceived ideas that I've done something to her. All made up in her head, yet she believes it, bless her heart. Can you imagine how hard life is for her? I could not love her more, and I pray for her every single day for her recovery and for her salvation. I'm praying God will deliver her from all this. And I know for a fact he can because nothing is impossible for God.

I've never seen a poor soul, so miserable. But I cannot be around my own daughter. Her absence truly is a death for me that I have to deal with, and it's not easy. Emotionally, I can never afford to have her back in my life, unless the Lord steps in and heals her, and I'm praying for that.

Her abuse has devastated me and traumatized me beyond words. That's what has caused, besides my deceased husband's abuse, my eating disorder. I know I'm not the only one hurting in this world and I just want to say that you have my greatest empathy and deepest condolences for what you may be going through, as well. I'm just sharing with you how I deal with things, hoping that it may help you deal with all your challenges and pain in life, as well. We're not exempt to these things, but I praise God with all my heart and soul, that I have Jesus to turn to, because without him, I could not do this, my beloved friends. He has helped me, and he IS helping me, and I know he'll help me get through this, just as he will, you.

I'm seeing results and they are all because of Jesus, and two beloved people in my family. He is already helping me, and I'm here to tell you that he will help you, too. He is our only hope in this troubled and sick world.

He is trustworthy. He will never let us down. I can vouch for that, from the 53 years I have known him, and been loving and living for him. He is definitely worth it all.

He's never let me down, even once. And he won't let you down in your life challenges, either, if you will just trust him. He never favors one over the other. What he does for me, he will do for you, because he loves all, the same, guaranteed. You can count on that and you can count on Him. He's not going to betray you or abandon you, like some may do in your life. He keeps every single promise, that we see in His Word.

There are times when he has saved my life, when I could have very easily died, and on more than one occasion. I could tell you story after story, how he has saved me from many things, including death. One such time, was when I had a blood clot that could have gone to my heart and killed me instantly, and the doctor gave me medicine that caused me to bleed like a faucet 24/7, from my colon, and so I refused to take it, and instead, trust God. Instead of three or four months to recover, I prayed, and God healed me in 2 weeks. So, you can see what I'm saying is true.

He loves you just as much as he loves me, you better believe it, and he will help you if you will just trust him. It takes faith. You already have that. Just believe in him and what he tells you he will do, and you shall have it. That is a definite promise from God.

Sweeping our problems under the rug resolves nothing. Hear my words. Until you address these challenges head on, they will stay in your life until you do. You will never be able to move forward until you're willing to do the work involved, along with trusting Jesus to help you, in your efforts to heal these issues. They definitely need to be faced head on, so you can heal! I have learned first hand, that if you don't address your issues, they will always come back to bite you in the butt, guaranteed. You may think they are resolved, but you're only kidding yourself. What you need to do is love yourself enough to address them, go through the necessary steps for healing, and get well. Yes, you can go to step five, all you like, and for as long as you like, but until you address the issues at hand, with God's help, you will always be taken back to step ONE, until it is resolved. LOVE YOURSELF ENOUGH TO DO THAT. Be patient with yourself in the process. Rome wasn't built in a day, and neither can you realistically expect to heal very quickly.

Let me share with you another secret I've learned. People who cry are never cowards. They just have too much on their plate. It's the body's way of saying, 'hey!! I need help! Please help me!!!' That's when and why, the tears flow. God gave us tears to release our pain. They are for healing! It is not healthy to stuff your pain inside. These toxic emotions are like poison to our whole system. They clog it up and that's when we become chronically ill. That's when we cannot cope anymore and end up wishing to end our lives. That's just not necessary, my beloved friends. Not when you can call on Jesus. That's what he's there for. He gave us those tears for release and healing. Don't ever be ashamed of that. It's not your fault! Instead, you can take control with God's help. He is willing and waiting for you. He understands you better than you understand yourself. People who are too proud to call on God for help, never see change or improvement. That's not possible.

And for those who make fun of believers and say that God is their crutch, let me tell you something. I thank God I have him to turn to. He's not my crutch, at all. Beloved, he's my blessed remedy. The answer to all my problems.

I used to eat more when I was stressed, but thanks to God, I'm getting better. Now I try to love myself more, so that instead of harming myself when I'm stressed, I pray, I read things that encourage me and bless me, and watch healthy, positive and reinforcing, supportive videos. It works. I've read wonderful devotionals and positive self-help books and listen to Carl Jung's self-help inspirational videos. I listed some of those important sources in another post,
https://similarworlds.com/life/living-fullest/5455721-Are-you-just-plain-tired-and-exhausted-from-life-Its-okay-to

The Lord has been helping me a lot and I'm very grateful for that.

I try to keep my mind stayed on God, and that verse in the Bible is true, where it says, 'He who keeps his mind stayed on God, shall have perfect peace.' It's really true.

As I've shared with you, I have been battling this hated eating disorder since 1979, and sometimes I fall off the wagon, yes, but I pick myself right back up and ask the Lord to help me and he does, but it's not easy, by any means. I've been reading on addiction and how to overcome it, and I'm making great progress, because of the Lord, and I'm very grateful for that. And yes, I procrastinated all these years and I'm not about to tell you something that I'm not willing to practice myself. So finally I got up the courage to address my challenge head on. I feel the only comfort I have, comes from my relationship with my Lord, and two people in my family.

The Lord is helping me tremendously and when I learn even more, I will be able to share what I've learned to help others. I've already listed in another post lately, resources that can help anyone heal.

I've learned not to give my challenges more power than they deserve. I'm taking back my power. Challenges are nothing to be ashamed of. It's just that we have to find a different and healthier way to cope. God is definitely helping with that and bringing me his promised peace that passes all understanding, when I keep my heart and mind on him, and he has led me to these self-help videos. He does use doctors and different people to help us, as well.

I want you to know that I'm very sorry that you're having to go through your challenges, as well, but beloved, this is for the best, as when we KNOW better, we DO better. It's only when we refuse to learn, that it becomes tragic for us. God does not want this for us. He loves us too much and he wants us to make those changes with his help, so that we CAN live a healthier, happier life. He wants that for us more than anything. He loves giving us the desires of our hearts.

God has given us the courage to be brave and do what we must do, and accept those things we cannot change. We already have that indwelt spiritual toolbox . Some just refuse to use it. Life is very hard to deal with and God understands that. But I know God will see you and I through this. We got this! We are NOT alone. THAT DEVIL CAN TELL US ALL DAY LONG THAT WE WILL NOT SUCCEED, THAT WE'RE TOO STUPID, AND THAT WE'RE JUST FAILURES AND WE SHOULD ACCEPT THAT. BUT WE'RE NOT LISTENING TO THE DEVIL. WE ARE STANDING ON THE PROMISES OF GOD. HE'S THE ONLY ONE WE HAVE LEFT THAT CAN AND WILL HELP US. THROUGH ANYTHING. He's the only one left, we HAVE to turn to. Realistically, haven't you looked in all the wrong places? All the places you could THINK to look? Yet, have they helped? No. But there's one place I bet you've never looked before, and that is "UP." God, is where our HELP comes from. It is he that is the answer to the puzzle of life and always challenges.

Maybe we could pray for each other? If you don't mind? I would love to pray for you. We have these habits because something or some ONE, has caused them. It's not our fault. Yet there is hope in Christ! He never abandons us, and always loves us, no matter what we look like or how many mistakes we've made. He accepts us for who we are, without judgment or reservation. His love for us is UNCONDITIONAL. Not like that so-called friend or family member who abandoned you completely. God knows how to deal with and heal our hearts, and I know he will... If only you will let him.

I pray for God's strength for you in your journey and mine. I pray for your perseverance and patience with yourself. I pray you will love and accept yourself just as Jesus loves and accepts you unconditionally. I pray for your success and a long and healthy life. I love you. I'll be praying for you, you can count on it. Let's help each other through this. Together, we can do all things through Christ who strengthens us. Take care. And I would love more than anything, to hear your accomplishments along the way, so we can share these with each other, which will help us support and encourage each other, as we take this journey together. God bless you. May you have a long and happy life, filled with love, peace, and all the joy you can handle. And remember, we can do all things through Christ who strengthens us. Philippians 4:13


The following video has been used for all types of challenges. Not just for people who are emotionally or mentally tired. I have found it very helpful myself for different challenges. I hope you like it.

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