Quote from Forum Archives on October 2, 2001, 12:35 pm

Posted by: masinick <masinick@...>

Dear "L",

It sounds like there have been difficulties in relationships for
you, since I particularly note that you have felt "used". I do
not know what your circumstances are, what they have been, nor is
it important for me to know or understand any of that. I can
tell that you are deeply distressed, and that is plenty of reason
that I am pleased to pray with you today. I want you to know
that you are special and that you are significant.

You are deeply loved, fully accepted, and completely forgiven.
That is your identity as a child of God. I pray for your well
being during this difficult time for you. Please cry out to God,
as you have to us. He knows you, He loves you, He forgives you,
and He longs to be close to you.

Dear Lord, hear the cries of this person who has expressed
feelings of confusion and discouragement. You know who they are,
you know why they feel the way they do, and you have known them
from before the time that they were conceived. How I pray that
today would be the day that you lift them up and give them
strength for today. I do not know "L", but I am familiar with
the pain of intense discouragement. I have found my desires and
dreams fully met in You, Lord. Please meet "L"'s deepest need
today, and bring the peace that passes all understanding. Amen.

(You can look up any chapter or verse of the Bible, in multiple
translations at bible.gospelcom.net/). One of the
passages that always encourages me when I am down is Philippians
4, particularly verses 4-9. I hope you are familiar with that
passage. If not, I encourage you to look it up, think about it,
over and over, and make it part of your prayer for today.

I hope this is an encouragement to you.

Your Brother in Christ,
Brian

Name: L
Address: Grand Rapids,Michigan
Email: mailto:poison4u@netzero.net

Comments: I dont know what to do anymore. I want to die but I
want to live. I feel so selfish and confused, so used, the good
life I never had gets worse the pain remains, I feel insane!

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Brian Masinick, "The Mas", mailto:masinick@yahoo.com
Home page: www.geocities.com/masinick/

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