From one Stong Marvelous Woman to another - say a prayer of thanks that everyone cares so much to post what they find as helpful insight. Then pray for your ability to discern the bits that are helpful and discard those that are not.
There are many, many times that people have posted to me in a way that was well-meaning, but somewhat hostile. I've had arguments on my thread, also. When people are in such an emotional state as we undoubtedly are through our shared situations, then they write or say things in an emotional way.
I pray all the time that people will take the time to think about the situations they read and digest them before posting. That doesn't always happen. But then, if we were all perfect, we might not be here.
Do not let any of the hostility sway you, SMW. Your faith will be rewarded by Our Father and the rewards will be better than you ever imagined.
I am reminded of Jesus in the boat with the disciples. He fell asleep and it began to storm. They grew frightened and woke him. With a word he calmed the seas and then admonished them for being so little of faith as to have been frightened.
In God's time, we will both have our rewards. Keep the faith and keep posting.
I am good, KellyJo, n I appreciate you taking the time to post to me in the midst of your own stuff.
Mark 4:35-41 is a story that I have held in my heart to no be afraid when I do not know or understand what is going on. God is in control, and that is all I really need to know.
I took a break from posting for a week to process things and reflect on my path forward. I have still been in touch with DB friends--Thank you Crissy and SandyCay, for the hours of late evening calls--and I will get an update on here today.
Living God's blessings with grace and dignity~ SMW
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Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance. I Corinthians 13:7
