[ Testimony ] Spared Life

[Maedchen]

God once again spared my life. I don't know why, but since He knows so much more than we, I trust that it may have some purpose.

Two days ago I was standing on a coast rock, high above the turbulent ocean.
The waves below crashed inexorably unto the steep coast. The power of that water turmoil would not leave a person alive, once captured in it.

For me it was tempting to jump. That day more than ever. The time seemed perfect, I had nothing left to lose. There was no one near to me. And I stepped forward, ready for my last step.

Looking once more to the sky, closing my eyes, and shifting my weight forward to the steep slope, I suddenly felt a hand on my shoulder, a firm grip that held me back. As I turned around, there was a man standing behind me, a total stranger.
He looked at me, saying nothing. I didn't speak neither. For quite a while we remained in that position. Then I quietly left the scene.

I was not able to say thank you to that stranger. I still don't know why and how he got there without my attention. And I still don't know how he knew what I had in mind. But his eyes told me that he knew.

I believe that Jesus sent him. I believe that there must be some purpose for God to not let me go. I believe that God spared my life once again.

And despite my guilt, I have a feeling that He still loves me.

The message for the person who might read this testimony is very simple:

God loves you !

Rose

 

[Brother Mike]

Heb_13:2 Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.

Angel........................If God showed us through life how often we have come in contact with them, you would be amazed.

It's best not to keep God's angels busy this way though. You already know in your heart why you were spared as you said it, and it's right.

Act 27:22 And now I exhort you to be of good cheer: for there shall be no loss of any man's life among you, but of the ship.
Act 27:23 For there stood by me this night the angel of God, whose I am, and whom I serve,
Act 27:24 Saying, Fear not, Paul; thou must be brought before Caesar: and, lo, God hath given thee all them that sail with thee.

Why was Paul spared? Because doing the will of God gives perfect protection, and/or God has things only you can do, whom only certain people will listen. If you kill yourself off early, then God's plan can not be accomplished and you end up in Heaven robbed of all the reward, and those you would have met end up robbed and without help.

Paul had to be in front of Caesar, so nothing can happen to Paul as Long as Paul follows the plan.

Something is in you that God sees, that tells him once you stop feeling sorry for yourself and focusing on you, that He has some great and exciting things ahead. We are not here on earth to just make it by, we are here to get this Word out in Power, full of Joy and fulfilled life.

And despite my guilt

You also have no business having any guilt. You need to get some revelation on this and hold onto it. You can start with the free teaching Link I posted or find someone that understands grace and forgiveness but you don't need to carry with you any guilt of anything. Get ride of the guilt, and find out what your suppose to do, focus on the one that saved you, not yourself.

Not Guilty:
http://www.flcbranson.org/listseries.php?xml=rss/NotGuilty.xml

Your going to make it!! I am believing with you.

Mike.

 

[Maedchen]

Dear Brother Mike,

thank you. I do not know anything else to say right now, I am sorry.

Love, Rose

 

[Angel]

Amazing! God is so powerful! I am so glad he was there for you.

 

[Obadiah]

Rose, thank you for still being with us today.

 

[Maedchen]

Rose, thank you for still being with us today.

Dear Obadiah,

thank you so much, but how do you know? I thought that I would not be visible, and I am very much ashamed of my former posts. I did not want to trouble anyone. I was just so very, very sad. I could hardly stop to cry and there was nobody to talk. But I did truly not want to discourage anyone. Can you believe me? I did not want to be a bad example. I want to do God's will. It just is not so easy right now. But I did not want to promote a bad attitude. Please believe me!

I do not know what to say to everyone. I am very sorry.

Thank you for your kindness, dear Obadiah.

Love, Rose

 

[Maedchen]

Amazing! God is so powerful! I am so glad he was there for you.

Thank you, dear Angel. Yes God is compassionate and powerful and loving and able to heal. Only sometimes I fall short to see that and then I am a real fool. I have been a very bad example.

Angel, was it you on the rocky coast?

Love, Rose

 

[Obadiah]

It's been hard to keep up with this site being down or horribly slow lately, so I hadn't seen your posts earlier. But, yes, I still say thank you for still being with us today. Many of us have you in our prayers, and clearly God heard us and sent someone to care for you when you really needed it. That should make it pretty clear that God has some kind of purpose for you here on earth that must be pretty important for Him to do what he did for you. It might be hard or impossible to know what it is right now, but obviously He has something planned for you.

 

[turnorburn]

Praise the Lord Rose Brother Mike had it right Hebrews 13:2

tob

 

[Maedchen]

It's been hard to keep up with this site being down or horribly slow lately, so I hadn't seen your posts earlier. But, yes, I still say thank you for still being with us today. Many of us have you in our prayers, and clearly God heard us and sent someone to care for you when you really needed it. That should make it pretty clear that God has some kind of purpose for you here on earth that must be pretty important for Him to do what he did for you. It might be hard or impossible to know what it is right now, but obviously He has something planned for you.

Thank you so much for you prayers !!!!!
Hugs and kisses and love to all of you.

Rose

 

[Maedchen]

Praise the Lord Rose Brother Mike had it right Hebrews 13:2

tob

Yes, dear tob, it must have been an angel.
Praise The Lord!
And thank you for your kind reply.

Love, Rose

 

[Angel]

Amazing! God is so powerful! I am so glad he was there for you.

Angel, was it you on the rocky coast?

Love, Rose

If it was me, I would've done the same thing.

 

[Atonement]

Greetings to you in the love of Jesus

Rose,

I want you to know that you're loved and you have a purpose in this life. Sometimes we may not be able to see that purpose or know what God wants us to do. But if you continue to drawn close to God, He will draw close to you James 4:8.

If you ever need anyone to talk too, I want you to know that you can speak to me about anything you want. I had this same feeling of despair myself. I lost my step-dad when I was only 14 by a drunk driver, we were very close and then again when my babies mother and I separated, I thought to myself what is the point of this life if I continue on? But the Lord had a purpose for me. At the time I didn't know what it was. But I know that since then, I have touched the lives of many people, and I have been told by my family (who never knew how I really felt) that I was the rock holding their faith together. Is that my purpose? Being a rock to those who want to cling to someone because they have a solid relationship with God? Maybe, but through it all Rose I am glad I did not end my life but instead have been used by God. I'll pray for you Rose, please begin seeking a Church to have fellowship with others in Christ. Attend small Bible studies, home fellowships, wrap yourself in the Lord and you will soon discover that you are worth something to Him and to others..

God Bless you Rose

 

[Tony Hyman]

Im am convinced it was the Angel Gabrie who came to convince you that you are spesial Rose.He did it to Sarah Gen 18:10-15 and to Christ's earthly mother Mary Luke 1:36 -37 "For nothing is impossible with God." These arnt just words rambled off at some sacrimental mechanical gathering,but a fact .After we last spoke regarding my daughter Jenine ,that very next morning I recieved news that she went for a scan and they found that the cancer has cleared from her lungs and now in only located in the breast area.The prognosis looks very positive for recovery.The prayers and faith of this forum and her congregation "Do Work".

As far as feeling sorry or guilty ,I can suggest no other example offered by the Lord than the guilt that Peter must have felt after saying "I dont know that man !" in Matthew 26 :74 -75.The beautiful part being how Peter bounces back and delivers a speech in Acts 2 :14-41 with such confidence and a clear conscience under the guidance of the Spirit ,proving that no matter how gloomy things might look, God knows that we are only human as Peter was ,and that we will not be tested beyond our capabilities "The Lord is close to the brockenhearted; he rescues those who are crushed in spirit"Psalm 34:18 N.L.T. New Living Translation

 

[reba]

<dir>sa 23:1 A Psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
Psa 23:2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
Psa 23:3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
Psa 23:4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
Psa 23:5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
Psa 23:6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.
</dir>

 

[Maedchen]

Greetings to you in the love of Jesus

Rose,

I want you to know that you're loved and you have a purpose in this life. Sometimes we may not be able to see that purpose or know what God wants us to do. But if you continue to drawn close to God, He will draw close to you James 4:8.

If you ever need anyone to talk too, I want you to know that you can speak to me about anything you want. I had this same feeling of despair myself. I lost my step-dad when I was only 14 by a drunk driver, we were very close and then again when my babies mother and I separated, I thought to myself what is the point of this life if I continue on? But the Lord had a purpose for me. At the time I didn't know what it was. But I know that since then, I have touched the lives of many people, and I have been told by my family (who never knew how I really felt) that I was the rock holding their faith together. Is that my purpose? Being a rock to those who want to cling to someone because they have a solid relationship with God? Maybe, but through it all Rose I am glad I did not end my life but instead have been used by God. I'll pray for you Rose, please begin seeking a Church to have fellowship with others in Christ. Attend small Bible studies, home fellowships, wrap yourself in the Lord and you will soon discover that you are worth something to Him and to others..

God Bless you Rose

Dear Atonement,

that is such a loving reply from you. Thank you so very much. I never thought that I would find so godly and kind and compassionate people on a forum.

My heart goes out for you as you experienced so intense hardships, dear Atonement. I am truly feeling your pain, and I am glad that you found your purpose of life in spite of all.
I can understand very well what your family and others mean when they call you "the rock" that holds their faith together.
My husband used exactly the same expression for describing his task. That is so wonderful when you take this responsibility in your life.
And may I say that you have a beautiful daughter (assuming that she is the beauty on your avatar).

Thank you for your prayers.
Love, Rose

 

[Atonement]

Dear Atonement,

that is such a loving reply from you. Thank you so very much. I never thought that I would find so godly and kind and compassionate people on a forum.

My heart goes out for you as you experienced so intense hardships, dear Atonement. I am truly feeling your pain, and I am glad that you found your purpose of life in spite of all.
I can understand very well what your family and others mean when they call you "the rock" that holds their faith together.
My husband used exactly the same expression for describing his task. That is so wonderful when you take this responsibility in your life.
And may I say that you have a beautiful daughter (assuming that she is the beauty on your avatar).

Thank you for your prayers.
Love, Rose

Rose,

I don't want you to believe that you are all alone in this world. We all have our struggles and coping with different things (lost of loved ones, drugs/alcohol, finances) or whatever it may be. But once we turn it over to God and give Him our burdens. He will answer by opening doors that are unexplained in the natural sense. I will continue to uplift you in prayer and hope that you will draw close to God, be completely absorbed in His love.

Thank you Rose for taking the time to read my first response to you and by your sincere reply - it's heart felt and I'm honored that you felt the out pouring of my love within it!

Rose, thank you very much for the compliment on my daughter, she is my rock (after Christ of course)

God Bless you Rose

 

[Maedchen]

Im am convinced it was the Angel Gabrie who came to convince you that you are spesial Rose.He did it to Sarah Gen 18:10-15 and to Christ's earthly mother Mary Luke 1:36 -37 "For nothing is impossible with God." These arnt just words rambled off at some sacrimental mechanical gathering,but a fact .After we last spoke regarding my daughter Jenine ,that very next morning I recieved news that she went for a scan and they found that the cancer has cleared from her lungs and now in only located in the breast area.The prognosis looks very positive for recovery.The prayers and faith of this forum and her congregation "Do Work".

As far as feeling sorry or guilty ,I can suggest no other example offered by the Lord than the guilt that Peter must have felt after saying "I dont know that man !" in Matthew 26 :74 -75.The beautiful part being how Peter bounces back and delivers a speech in Acts 2 :14-41 with such confidence and a clear conscience under the guidance of the Spirit ,proving that no matter how gloomy things might look, God knows that we are only human as Peter was ,and that we will not be tested beyond our capabilities "The Lord is close to the brockenhearted; he rescues those who are crushed in spirit"Psalm 34:18 N.L.T. New Living Translation

Dear Tony,

please excuse my late reply. Thank you so very much for your message above. Do you really mean it was the Angel Gabriel? When thinking so, I can't help but shake. Wow, just think of it, if that would be true! Then I would have really seen an Angel. How wonderful.

And, dear Tony, I am so very happy about the good news from your daughter Jenine. I hope that I understood you right, that the prognosis now looks so much better than before? Oh, what joy !!!!!! Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful news!!
I am truly dancing with you a waltz of joy!

"The Lord [really] is close to the brokenhearted." Thank you for your marvelous testimony for the love of our dear Jesus!
Much love to you and your dear wife and Jenine,
Rose

 

[Maedchen]

<dir>sa 23:1 A Psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
Psa 23:2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
Psa 23:3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
Psa 23:4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
Psa 23:5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
Psa 23:6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.
</dir>

Dear reba,

Thank you for writing my favorite Psalm as reply. I think that it helped already so many people even before we were born.
And I noticed that you put "art" in cursive in verse 4. Yes, dear reba, I just had to be reminded that our dear Lord truly is with us that very moment.

Thank you for not kicking me out of the 'suicide'-thread. I was quite rebellious there. I know.

You are quite a patient lady, dear reba. It is so good to have you as an example for myself.

Love and hugs, Rose.

 

[farouk]

[MENTION=96634]Rose[/MENTION]:

John 14:1 and John 14:27 are great verses, too.

(And if one has read them before, they are always worth reading again.

Blessings.