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[__ Prayer __] Horrible week.

l'Chante

l'Chante

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I had a really rough week. It was my daughter's birthday on the 20th and I promised the children that I would take them to see the new Shrek movie. Now there might only be 8 children in the school, but since it's a school for children who needs special care, you can imagine what a challenge it was to transport them, get everyone through the mall at the same pace, place the order for snacks keeping their dietary restrictions in mind, and then into the theatre once everyone had gone to the little boys and girls rooms - some needed assistance. The party afterwards was equally challenging.

I'm not a sociable person. Going to the shop to get bread and milk drains me. The experience at the mall was horrid. Too much noise. Way too much noise. I get nauseous if there are too many things working in on me. The party had me close to tears on a couple of occasions. Especially the one boy, Keagan, just broke my heart. But that is a whole post on its own.

I had numerous challenges at work following the party on Tuesday, and my Friday started with someone telling me that I destined to burn in Hell for eternity. About two hours after I got to the office a colleague told me about her 19 month old son that was in Hell the previous night. When I asked her what she was talking about she said he was crying hysterically and when she picked him up he was burning hot. When I asked her if she sponged him down and gave him something for the fever, she threw a tantrum of note and told me that her child was in Hell and that I am just a fake Christian and completely oblivious about the war that is constantly raging in the spirit world.

Then, when I went to collect some food that I asked from colleagues for the squatter camp that I went to today, one of the ladies in our sales department asked me if I realized just how pathetic I am, always walking around begging for food like a hobo. I told her that I collect for a squatter camp and not for myself. She said that she would believe me if I showed her pictures. By this time I was in tears and I told her that I will not take photo's of these people as they are not a tourist attraction and that she should get off her butt and come with me and help rather than sit there and judge me for trying to feed hungry people. To make matters worse; the lady from that department that I was collecting the food from is a Hindu. She just looked at the woman and said; If you are a Christian I don't want to be one. I looked at the Hindu lady and said: 'Rashida, I'm a Christian. Not all Christians are like that'. But I felt like I just made a fool of Jesus for trying to help people in dire need of food.

Today when I went to the camp, the whole thing just got to me. Especially the one elderly gentleman. He was a chemical engineer before he had a stroke and now he lives in a squatter camp. He is such a darling old man. He showed me a rock that someone gave to him with such pride. It was painted green with just the name 'Jesus' written on it. When I left I asked him if I could bring him something next time I visit and he asked for some candy, because on of the ladies who stayed there loves candy. He asked nothing for himself.

This week has been such an emotional roller coaster that I'm not sure that it is all that has happened to me that has left me so tired or whether my new medication is just not agreeing with me, but I'm bushed. Please pray for me for some strenght? Please?
 
My goodness, l'chante, you HAVE had a rough week. I'm sorry that things have been so hard this week. I will pray for you to have strength and piece of mind, and even joy in your heart. Just know that your Father in heaven sees what you do, and the intent of your heart, even when others misjudge you. Not only that, but He is with you every step you take; He was there when you were insulted by that woman, and He was there when you talked with that old man. God bless :pray
 
Oh, man, that sounds terrible! :sad It's horrible that you had such a horrendous week and people treated you as poorly as they did. That's not right. Just remember that Jesus is always with you and knows how you feel and of your pain. I pray that things will not be so distressing and will turn up for you soon. :pray
 
Good grief, I.

Amidst all of that, something stood out to me. If so many people are imposing judgment on your faith, I'd think you're on to something. :yes If you hid your faith at work and in your day, no one would know you were a Christian. If you tread so lightly that you didn't ruffle any feathers, no one would be bothered by your faith. Is that they way we're supposed to live our faith? Nope!

2 Corinthians 6:8 "We serve God whether people honor us or despise us, whether they slander us or praise us. We are honest, but they call us impostors."

I know it's hard to hear people chastise you, but stay focused on the One who adores you, and smiles on you, even through that crazy day at the party.
 
Thank you, guys. :love2

Things like this often make me doubt myself. I know there is no way that God would allow a 19 month old to 'go to Hell' but I should have done something. I've been worring myself sick about the child this weekend. I shouldn't have backed off when she started shouting at me. Her baby is sick.

And I could've dealt with the whole 'pathetic hobo' thing much better. I never attack people. This was just a horrible way to deal with a conflict situation. I should have kept my cool and invited her with in a nice way to come with me. :wall I'll apologise on Monday.

The worst part is that I couldn't talk to my fiance about this. He is always so supportive and caring and he has the way to say all the right things to make me feel better. But he's not saved yet and I can't discuss things like this with him because it will make him furious (and negative about God), and he has come such a long way these past two years.

Anyway, thanks for the prayers. I feel much better today, so I guess it's not the new meds not agreeing with me. :)
 
19 month going to hell, are you serious. even though i preach and believe in hell thats not our place to say who 's there or not.

i leave that to god and when presented with someoone losing a child like that, best to pray and i'm sorry for the loss of a loved one. unless you have been there. to wit i havent
 
l'Chante said:
The worst part is that I couldn't talk to my fiance about this. He is always so supportive and caring and he has the way to say all the right things to make me feel better. But he's not saved yet and I can't discuss things like this with him because it will make him furious (and negative about God), and he has come such a long way these past two years.
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Okay, I. Now I am a little concerned. You're engaged to someone who will get furious with you discussing your faith? There's a good reason God calls us not to be yoked unevenly with unbelievers. Is this going to be a sticking point whenever faith enters the equation in your marriage and parenting? It might not be as bad as you make it sound with that statement, but it still should be cause for deep...DEEP... consideration in your engagement. This could be a source of tension in your marriage and, worse, in your faith.
 
I thought she meant he'd get furious about what the people said to her, not at her for talking about Christian things. But yes, there IS a reason we are warned not to join ourselves in covenant relationship to people who are not saved.
 
l'c,

That's not such a bad week.

I imagine the party bit was one heck of a drain. I've never really had a problem like that, we are a bit opposite, you and I. I love the noise of other people. I can understand that herding people around a mall can be a bit of a task, ya? I imagine, given the short description you gave of those kids, that they loved every minute of it. Heck, I am a fully capable teen and I would have loved if someone invited me to see Shrek...

l'c, if I got mad every time someone told me I was going to Hell or that I was not a real Christian I'd be a very angry person! Like someone above me said, this means you are doing something right. They obviously are not really Christian themselves (especially the Hindu chick!), and if they are maybe you ought to remind them that they shouldn't be complaining about the dirt in your eye when they got a giant stick in their own. I'm usually pretty alright when people tell me I am going to hell, it means I am doing something right, because you are striking a cord in them that won't go away anytime soon.

Besides, if that hindu chick doesn't want to give food without proof that it's going to the needy, well frankly I wouldn't want her food (I really could make a joke about her food, but I will resist). And even if it was for yourself, that woman has no business in asking. If she doesn't want to be giving you food, than she should keep mum about it. Sure isn't her place to be questioning.

I bet that man is a real dear, huh? Sounds like one, anywho. I'd get him a giant bag of candy, and since he is so selfless, check with someone else about what he wants. Even the most selfless person wants for something.

We'll be praying for you, l'c.
 
pard, what is bad to some may not be bad to us. she has a hard time socialising in public, my wife is just like that she cant handle people in public. to her its too hard.

we that dont have that problem simply dont understand that.
 
Jason,

I was going for the "perhaps a different point of view of the situation will help her feel better" post...
 
Congratulations! You passed!

Revelation 3: 7-10 (KJV)
7And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write; These things saith he that is holy, he that is true, he that hath the key of David, he that openeth, and no man shutteth; and shutteth, and no man openeth;
8I know thy works: behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it: for thou hast a little strength, and hast kept my word, and hast not denied my name.
9Behold, I will make them of the synagogue of Satan, which say they are Jews, and are not, but do lie; behold, I will make them to come and worship before thy feet, and to know that I have loved thee.
10Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the world, to try them that dwell upon the earth.

Your post also reminds me, just a bit, of the Book of Job (though on a different level). He, too, had a horrible week, but in the end He was blessed many times over.

My prayers are with you and your family. (I too am the parent of a special needs child of God)
My prayers are also with your coworker's baby.

God Bless You!
 
Thank you all, but I think there are a couple of misunderstandings here. The little boy hasn’t passed away, he’s just sick. His mother is a bit weird in the sense that she has this obsession with demons and Hell. She never talks about God/Jesus/Angles etc. They take the Lord’s name in vain and find it very amusing when the baby joins in. I mean, this child has a vocabulary of about 50 word and 3 of them is to use the Lord’s holy name in vain. They swear at prostitutes, gamble, watch pornography and engage in astral projection. Yet she won’t stand next to a Jew at the coffee machine because he is not a Christian. :confused

Mike, my fiancé is very protective over my daughter and I. The only time that you will ever see ‘the bad side’ of him is if someone does my daughter or I wrong. When we started dating we found common ground in thinking that Christians are weaklings. :oops Since then I became born again and my fiancé has gone from being blasphemous to asking how church was, what I learnt from the sermon and just asking random questions about my faith. (Sometimes catching me completely off guard :) ) So yes, even though we had some setbacks because of what other Christians do every now and then, he’s a work in progress.

Jason… Dukey…, my friend. Pre-marital sex is the least of my concerns. It’s once we’re married - that the problems might start. Please refer to the topic ‘Marriage
and celibacy’.

Pard, the Hindu lady actually stood up for me. It was a Christian lady from our Sales dept that attacked me. The Hindu lady is a real sweetie pie. She adopted 4 Aids orphans, and she will ALWAYS give something when I ask. Even if it is only a pair of socks.

And yes, the children had a ball. Keep the following in mind should you decide to have children of your own one day; the more expensive the gift, the more fun your child will have playing with the box the gift came in. :lol I bought every child some bubbles and I bought some balloons that I drew funny faces on. The movie was just a blah-blah. The real fun started with the balloons and bubbles.

Believer, the Scripture you quoted went straight over my head. :shame I will go and read it in my own language at home. Thank you. Me English not so too much good. :D
And my daughter is a blessing. Although her condition isn’t the end of the world, it does hold some challenges. Thank you for your prayers.
 
l'Chante said:
jasoncran said:
i assume that you stay with him, correct?
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Nope. My daughter and I live with my parents. I'm a little old school. Gotta lead by example and all that...
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ok, i wanted to be sure before i go on to comment on something isnt applicable in your case.
of course few non believers and some believers(sadly) dont practice abstinence.
 
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