[__ Prayer __] things seem to be calming down...

[Christ_empowered]

...so, I became a Christian a little over a year ago, at age 28. God's done lots of good things for me. I used to be a wretch and hated in my community. Not surprisingly, all the good things Jesus has done+is doing made a lot of people upset.

Thanks to your prayers, my prayers, and the prayers of the few Born Again Christians I know, things are dying down, finally. I'm still not well-liked, and I still hear the whole "he'll never be a man" thing (I used to be an effeminate sodomite), but that's OK. I'm safe, my family is safe, and I'm making progress in Christ Jesus.

Please continue praying for me and my family and our growth in Christ. My parents aren't yet believers, but they're getting there, in large part because of what Christ has done and is doing in my life.

Thanks again.

 

[AirDancer]

You and your family continue in my prayers, Christ_empowered . The example you present to your parents, of all the marvelous and positive changes in your life, and with all humbleness and in thanksgiving to our Lord ... your parents - and others - will take all of this to heart. Praises to our Lord for all He has done in your life thus far!

 

[AirDancer]

, kiwidan !

 

[Mike S]

Quoting the great John Newton who gave us the hymn Amazing Grace ""My memory is nearly gone, but I remember two things: that I am a great sinner, and that Christ is a great Savior!"

If Christ can save such sinful wretches as all of us here, he can make you whole.

 

[Christ_empowered]

thanks, everyone.

I talked to my older, Pentecostal friend in another state today. She confirmed what I'd suspected--that my spirit has returned to me, and my mind has been restored. Yes, I still take a couple psych meds (nothing fun...the days of uppers and downers are long over), but I'm healthier and happier and I even have moments of joy and "the peace that surpasses all understanding."

THANKS (yes, the screaming caps are intentional) for the prayers and support. I think a lot of what's going on with me is growing up, against all odds. Humans should not be turned into vegetables, and I was turned into a semi-vegetable at around 19, definitely by 20. Now, at 29 (almost 30!) my prayers have been answered: I'm more active, I'm more alert, I have my spirit, and I'm yet another bright eyed Christian, looking forward to a future in Christ Jesus. Growing up is hard work, and I think that I doped myself up to escape, and Jesus saw me through, anyway. That's how much He loves His people.

Anyway, things really are simmering down; neighbors are quieter, parents are nicer, mental stability is A++, nothing too terrible going on...

...thanks for all your prayers!

 

[Mike S]

thanks, everyone.
Anyway, things really are simmering down; neighbors are quieter, parents are nicer, mental stability is A++, nothing too terrible going on...

...thanks for all your prayers!

I'm willing to bet that's because you have changed. Don't downplay your own role in the chaos. You've let Jesus into your life and you've been changed.

When I was in trouble, Jesus lifted me,
when I was in trouble, Jesus lifted me,
when I was in trouble, Jesus lifted me,
singing glory, hallelujah,

Jesus lifted me.

 

[AirDancer]

 

[Deborah13]

We love you CE. You are a blessing to us here our little part of the kingdom.