I would love to join in as much as possible let me know the time and when and I will be there. I think this is a wonderful idea and I think it would be wonderful if on another day other than Sunday because everyone is already going to church or doing studies at home on that day so another day would be wonderful. I missed the prayer confrence on Wed. and I need to get better involved I feel like I missed out on something that I needed this past week and I am all for getting it! God bless all of you and let me know what and when and I will try my best to be there.

Jennifier

Thank you so much Kath, my friend. Thank you too very much CC. Still Kicking I liked your post very much. Yes I am just over 2 months sober now and getting better every day. My spirituality means even more to me now it seems. God has done great things for me. I will keep checking in. I miss the good friends I made here. I need to show up more. God bless all of you.

LETTER FROM GOD TO WOMEN

When I created the heavens and the earth, I spoke them into being.

When I created man, I formed him and breathed life into his nostrils. But you, woman, I fashioned after I breathed the breath of life into man because your nostrils are too delicate.

I allowed a deep sleep to come over him so I could patiently and perfectly fashion you. Man was put to sleep so that he could not interfere with the creativity.

From one bone, I fashioned you. I chose the bone that protects man's life. I chose the rib, which protects his heart and lungs and supports him, as you are meant to do. Around this one bone, I shaped you.... I modeled you.


I created you perfectly and beautifully.



Your characteristics are as the rib, strong yet delicate and fragile.


You provide protection for the most delicate organ in man, his heart. His heart is the center of his being; his lungs hold the breath of life. The rib cage will allow itself to be broken before it will allow damage to the heart. Support man as the rib cage supports the body.

You were not taken from his feet, to be under him, nor were you taken from his head, to be above him You were taken from his side, to stand beside him and be held close to his side.

You are my perfect angel.....You are my beautiful little girl.


You have grown to be a splendid woman of excellence, and my eyes fill when I see the virtues in your heart.

Your eyes......don't change them. Your lips-how lovely when they part in prayer. Your nose, so perfect in form. Your hands so gentle to touch.

I've caressed your face in your deepest sleep. I've held your heart close to mine. Of all that lives and breathes, you are most like me.

Adam walked with me in the cool of the day, yet he was lonely. He could not see me or touch me. He could only feel me. So everything I wanted Adam to share and experience with me, I fashioned in you; my holiness, my strength, my purity, my love, my protection and support. You are special because you are an extension of me. Man represents my image, woman my emotions. Together, you represent the totality of God.

So men......treat women well. Love her, respect her, for she is fragile but yet strong at the same time.

Send this to all of the wonderful women you know to bless their day.

This is for all the women in your lives. Your sisters, your mother, your wives, your daughters, the ladies you work with everyday, even your online female friends. Send it to men too, they need to hear it as well.

G-Papa John, thank you for reading my post-I might be once again showing my age here-I really don't care tho-it has taken yrs. of hard knocks and prayer for me too-and I thank God for every min and that I lived to see and learn from it all. Our life exp. are what we make of them.Remember hearing The Mommas and Papas do-"whenever 2 or more of you are together in HIS name.... there is love........" And people we would not be here if not for love!

I'm still hurtin from the trip to my Mothers' house on Sunday and the physical pain the drive gives me for 3 days to a week after. Today is the 2nd day-tomorrow will still be even worse-that is fibromyalgia my friends. I have a Dr. appt. next week-I am going to try lyrica-a little nervous about it as I don't do meds very good-allergic to alot of them-and this has some Poss. main word Poss. bad side-effects-but-I got off the subject-I made the trip just so I could see my daughter and G-baby.

I took a grocery bag full of beanie-babies I have been keeping for a special event. I got all the little ones-all between age 4 and 9. The memories of the smiles on their little faces-they had no idea what was in the bag-but we played a game of tell me what I am thinking-using numbers and colors-for a dip into the bag and a prize. Tooo much fun! No drunk I ever pitched gave me that much happiness.Amen?! Esp. for Hunter-he is the youngest-4-he didn't guess the number but he got his prize-it was hilarious. I had been hanging onto these beanie babies for sev yrs.they all got 3 a piece. That kept me from having to listen to the grown-ups-all tho they were louder than we were!

A very dear friend of my H and mine called to see if I wanted to go to Meryl Fest. He has an old shovelhead that rides like a caddy-but I am really nervous about the trip and the pain I will for sure have after-it is about a 3 hr ride-but would be so nice! We are the older/slower ones now and it would be good to go and actually remember the week-end! My daughter lives just 20 mins from the Fest and instead of camping we could stay with her. I have a little bit to make up my mind. I haven't done anything like that since a couple of yrs. before our son was born-I was 38 then-my son is 14. hahahaha

I think I will give it to God and I am sure then I will be able to handle it if I go!
Blessings to you and yours,
All on this board,
Always, Deb ^J^
"It's a Long Way There"
Little River Band

Hey Deb! One thing I have found very helpful now is if I dont know what to do I pray about it to my heavenly Father. I KNOW He will give me my answer because I have turned my will and my life over to Him. I KNOW there is no way I can stay sober without Him. I did things MY way for many many years and I stayed a drunk. When I gave up MY way and and gave myself to Him I now do things His way and His will for me is for me to remain sober. I have already seen His work in my life and I am excited to see where He leads me next. Life is good praise God. Thank you for your reply. His peace and love to you.

Good mornin G-Papa John,
You hit the nail on the head my friend. I fig if it is meant to be I will go to Meryl Fest. Have you ever listened to Doc and Meryl Watson? Good "ole" time banjo-fiddle and guitar pickin'. It's a real love of mine. They do alot of the old time gospel music too.
My son was taking 'fiddle' lessons for almost a yr until recently-he just got interested in something else and that is one battle I choose not to fight. If he doesn't want to play fiddle right now maybe later.
As you said we have to turn our lives over to God as we know HIM to get better. I did that going on 18 yrs. ago-I got really drunk and checked in to a hospital for people like me-rehab. The physical I got showed I was almost having a stroke-the BP and electrocardiogram-was almost out the roof-but God had diff plans for me and I survived my last drunk. AMEN!A couple of times in the last 18 yrs. I have re-dedicated my life to HIM too.
I'm so happy for you-you have made that 1st critical step and you are working the program. the 1st yr. is so interesting after you turn your life over. Expect Miracles! I can tell you for sure God keeps HIS Promises too.
there is a book I love-I have passed it on to a dear friend who admitted his problem just before Thanksgiving last yr. but it called "Serenity-the 12 steps and scriptures that corrolate" It's published by Nelson Pub-the big Bible publishers-they have a site online now where you can order the book. It has the entire books of Proverbs and Psalms-and alot of the New Testament and how the scripture relates to recovery. Mine was very used and I hope it is helping my friend here. If I can ever be any help to you send me a message-or email-djd561@verizon.net. There are a couple of members here who are dealing with husbands who are trying to quit drinking-you know prob by experience that when we help others we help ourselves too.
It will be interesting to see if I end up "in the wind". I do miss riding-but my H was the love of my life and nobody except maybe a couple of our friends can ride like he did. He had good "english".
Easy Does It,
Always,
Deb ^J^

"Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give You the desires of your heart."
-Psalm 32:5
AMEN!

He Is the Great Physician,

Thanks for the lovely post. It really touched me. Thank you for sharing!

CC

Prayer is the closest thing I feel to REAL safety. As I talk with our God and know that he is not judging me but loving me I feel such an enourmous gratitude! I will most gladly join your prayer group. I do have trouble remembering dates and times right now but I will do my very best to be there. I pray for PEACE AMOUNG US AND WITHIN US, AMEN...

Prayer group will be meeting again tonight at 7 P.M. EST in the help area of the chat room. All are welcome to join us for a peaceful time of fellowship, relaxation and meditation in the name of God.

Bless you all,
CC

Just a reminder that our group will meet for non-denominational prayers tonight, April 6 at 7 p.m. EST in the help area of chat. All are welcome.

Blessings,
CC

Lord, I pray for my spouse, from head to toe:



His Head --That he will look to You as Lord of his life. (1 Corinthians 11:13)
His Mind - That he will have the mind of Christ and think as the Holy Spirit would lead him and not the flesh. (1 Corinthians 2:16)
His Eyes --That You will keep his eyes from temptation and that he will turn
his eyes from sin. (Matthew 6:13, Mark 9:47)

His Ears - That he will hear Your still small voice instructing him. (1 Kings 19:12, Psalm 32:8)
His Mouth -- That his words will be pleasing to You. (Proverbs 19:14)
His Neck --That he will humble himself before You and be strong, courageous, and careful to do everything written in Your Word so that he will be prosperous and successful. (James 4:10, Joshua 1:8-9)
His Heart-That he will love and trust You with his whole heart. (Deuteronomy 6;5, Proverbs 3:5)
His Arms-That You will be his strength. (Psalm 73:26)
His Hands-That he will enjoy the work of his hands and see it as a gift from You. (Ecclesiastes 3:13, 5:19)
His feet -- That You will order his steps and that he will walk in Your truth. (Proverbs 4:25, Psalm 26:3)

Thanks to all who have made our weekly prayer sessions a success. Please join us this Sunday night at 7 p.m. EST in the help area of chat for non-denominational prayers, meditation and fellowship.

- CC

looking forward to this!

Ok it appears that admin is directing all Christians to come here for group prayer if desired and cancelling out our Wednesday night prayer group and no we can not use the help forum on Wednesday nights. From my understanding this prayer group that meets sunday evenings does not give Glory to GOD or Jesus is this correct ????? When I have observed before I never saw acknowledgement to God or Jesus.....please inform me if I have been mistaken....

The Sunday night prayer group meets in the help area of chat each Sunday at 7 EST.

It is a non-denominational, non-preaching prayer session open to those of all faiths, religions, creeds and backgrounds.

Yes, there are indeed references to God, but only to God so that our friends of all faiths, including the Jewish faith, feel welcome.

It is a very peaceful, comforting group and I invite everyone to join us. Thank you.

God bless,
CC