Nakia Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 I am a mess. I am struggling as a mom, a wife, a friend, a Christian. I feel like I'm failing at it all. My faith is very strong, but it's hard to hold on to it when I'm feeling hopeless every single day. I just need prayers. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mejane Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 (((Nakia))), you're in my thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simka2 Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 :grouphug:Precious!:grouphug: It is okay to give yourself some grace too! You are valuable, lovely, and precious just for being and not for anything you can do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emerkaza Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 {{{Hugs}}} I will pray for you. You are not alone, I am struggling with the exact same issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QueenCat Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug: Nakia :grouphug::grouphug:, Thoughts and prayers for you. I've been there, praying for you to be released from the feelings you are having now. Cathie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue G in PA Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 Oh Nakia! :grouphug: I am struggling with the same feelings lately. Please give yourself some grace. You are not a failure at all. Praying for you my friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCoffeeChick Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Big virtual hugs and prayers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickadoodle3 Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 Mine are almost the exact same ages. We all need to be done with school for the year. We are doing good. You are doing good. I know where you are coming from. I just hit bottom a few days ago. Take time off school. enjoy your girls. This is what I had to do and it helped. I will intercede for you. Amy:glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oakblossoms Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 :grouphug: I am having a hard time right now. I have never been much of a satan is battling person. But, honestly I feel like I am in a battle right now and I am so not going to let him win. I am lifting you up sweet sister. Do you have anyone you can talk with irl? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 :grouphug:You've got them.:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 :grouphug: done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugarfoot Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 :grouphug: Prayers and good thoughts for joy and peace to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeidiKC Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 I am lifting you up sweet sister. Do you have anyone you can talk with irl? :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usetoschool Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 :grouphug: Don't buy into the idea that you are a failure. Everyone makes mistakes and has a hard time (and has hormones :glare: on top of that if you are a woman) but you are not "a failure". Picture yourself in the Savior's eyes - would He ever tell you that you had failed? I don't think so. He will tell you He loves you and He will help you and you are valuable and needed. I am pretty sure you have family and friends that will say the same thing. Believe them, not the negative voice. And then I would say get some sleep and some sunshine and do something that makes you happy. (And maybe see your doctor to look for a medical problem if you can't shake this...) I think we have all been there. Prayers for peace for you and that your family will be able to do and say things that will help you feel whole again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyFL Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 Lifting you up to our Heavenly Father and praying peace, joy and encouragement as you are enveloped in Him, Nakia! :grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caitlinsmom Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 Praying for you. I hope you find peace and comfort in this trying time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmyP Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaSheep Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug: The Lord bless you and keep you, the Lord make His face shine upon you, and give you peace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyfaithe Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug: Oh, sweetheart....it is a battle. But HE has already won it. Prayers.... Faithe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 Praying for you.:grouphug::grouphug::grouphug::grouphug::grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lara in Colo Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 I said this same thing to my Pastor a couple of weeks ago. He told me not to listen to the Enemy, I stopped. So should you. You are not a failure, you are a generous, talented, warm person. I like you and I have VERY good taste! :D Lara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrapbookbuzz Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 Nakia, I am praying for you! :Angel_anim:Remember, sweet child of God, that those thoughts of failure and being hopeless are NOT from the One who truly loves you! You are worth everything because Christ gave everything for YOU! He holds you in His arms, dear sister, and wraps you in His love. And when you are ready to try walking on shaky legs of confidence again, He will be there to let you lean on Him. It's okay to feel what you are feeling, really! But I know it's no fun so I will praying that you see the rays of sunshine and SONshine that you need to see to buoy you up and help you through this time. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidsHappen Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 :grouphug: Nakia hon, feel free to PM me. I am doing pretty good right now, so you can lean on me. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 Much love, peace and prayers to you, Nakia.:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8circles Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 :grouphug: Praying for you Nakia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibbygirl Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 :grouphug:Precious!:grouphug: It is okay to give yourself some grace too! You are valuable, lovely, and precious just for being and not for anything you can do! What she said! Nakia, you are a beautiful person, so loving and giving, genuine and kind. You are SO NOT a failure! Hang in there darling. Though sorrow may endure for a night, joy comes in the morning. Praying for you sister! :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Elf Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuirkyKapers Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 Prayers and :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibbygirl Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 Nakia, I hope this blesses your heart. You are so dearly loved. :grouphug: :grouphug: My Child, I know when you sit down and when you rise up (Psalm 139.2) I am familiar with all your ways (Psalm 139.3) Even the very hairs on your head are numbered (Matthew 10.29-31) For you were made in my image (Genesis 1.27) In me you live and move and have your being (Acts 17.28) For you are my offspring (Acts 17.28) I knew you even before you were conceived (Jeremiah 1.4-5) I chose you when I planned creation (Ephesians 1.11-12) You were not a mistake, for all your days are written in my book (Psalm 139.15-16) I determined the exact time of your birth and where you would live (Acts 17.26) You are fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalm 139.14) I knit you together in your mother’s womb (Psalm 139.13) And brought you forth on the day you were born (Psalm 71.6) I have been misrepresented by those who don’t know me (John 8.41-44) I am not distant and angry, but am the complete expression of love (1 John 4.16) And it is my desire to lavish my love on you (1 John 3.1) Simply because you are my child and I am your Father (1 John 3.1) I offer you more than your earthly father ever could (Matthew 7.11) For I am the perfect father (Matthew 5.48) Every good gift that you receive comes from my hand (James 1.17) For I am your provider and I meet all your needs (Matthew 6.31-33) My plan for your future has always been filled with hope (Jeremiah 29.11) Because I love you with an everlasting love (Jeremiah 31.3) My thoughts toward you are countless as the sand on the seashore… (Psalms 139.17-18) And I rejoice over you with singing (Zephaniah 3.17) I will never stop doing good to you (Jeremiah 32.40) For you are my treasured possession (Exodus 19.5) I desire to establish you with all my heart and all my soul (Jeremiah 32.41) And I want to show you great and marvellous things (Jeremiah 33.3) If you seek me with all your heart, you will find me (Deuteronomy 4.29) Delight in me and I will give you the desires of your heart (Psalm 37.4) For it is I who gave you those desires (Philippians 2.13) I am able to do more for you than you could possibly imagine (Ephesians 3.20) For I am your greatest encourager (2 Thessalonians 2.16-17) I am also the Father who comforts you in all your troubles (2 Corinthians 1.3-4) When you are broken-hearted, I am close to you (Psalm 34.18) As a shepherd carries a lamb, I have carried you close to my heart (Isaiah 40.11) One day I will wipe away every tear from your eyes (Revelation 21.3-4) And I’ll take away all the pain you have suffered on this earth (Revelation 21.3-4) I am your Father, and I love you even as I love my son, Jesus (John 17.23) For in Jesus, my love for you is revealed (John 17.26) He is the exact representation of my being (Hebrews 1.3) He came to demonstrate that I am for you, not against you (Romans 8.31) And to tell you that I am not counting your sins (2 Corinthians 5.18-19) Jesus died so that you and I could be reconciled (2 Corinthians 5.18-19) His death was the ultimate expression of my love for you (1 John 4.10) I gave up everything I loved that I might gain your love (Romans 8.31-32) If you receive the gift of my son Jesus, you receive me (1 John 2.23) And nothing will ever separate you from my love again (Romans 8.38-39) Come home and I’ll throw the biggest party heaven has ever seen (Luke 15.7) I have always been Father, and will always be Father (Ephesians 3.14-15) Love, Your Dad. Almighty God. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gailmegan Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 Nakia,I hope this blesses your heart. You are so dearly loved. :grouphug: :grouphug: My Child, I know when you sit down and when you rise up (Psalm 139.2) I am familiar with all your ways (Psalm 139.3) Even the very hairs on your head are numbered (Matthew 10.29-31) For you were made in my image (Genesis 1.27) In me you live and move and have your being (Acts 17.28) For you are my offspring (Acts 17.28) I knew you even before you were conceived (Jeremiah 1.4-5) I chose you when I planned creation (Ephesians 1.11-12) You were not a mistake, for all your days are written in my book (Psalm 139.15-16) I determined the exact time of your birth and where you would live (Acts 17.26) You are fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalm 139.14) I knit you together in your mother’s womb (Psalm 139.13) And brought you forth on the day you were born (Psalm 71.6) I have been misrepresented by those who don’t know me (John 8.41-44) I am not distant and angry, but am the complete expression of love (1 John 4.16) And it is my desire to lavish my love on you (1 John 3.1) Simply because you are my child and I am your Father (1 John 3.1) I offer you more than your earthly father ever could (Matthew 7.11) For I am the perfect father (Matthew 5.48) Every good gift that you receive comes from my hand (James 1.17) For I am your provider and I meet all your needs (Matthew 6.31-33) My plan for your future has always been filled with hope (Jeremiah 29.11) Because I love you with an everlasting love (Jeremiah 31.3) My thoughts toward you are countless as the sand on the seashore… (Psalms 139.17-18) And I rejoice over you with singing (Zephaniah 3.17) I will never stop doing good to you (Jeremiah 32.40) For you are my treasured possession (Exodus 19.5) I desire to establish you with all my heart and all my soul (Jeremiah 32.41) And I want to show you great and marvellous things (Jeremiah 33.3) If you seek me with all your heart, you will find me (Deuteronomy 4.29) Delight in me and I will give you the desires of your heart (Psalm 37.4) For it is I who gave you those desires (Philippians 2.13) I am able to do more for you than you could possibly imagine (Ephesians 3.20) For I am your greatest encourager (2 Thessalonians 2.16-17) I am also the Father who comforts you in all your troubles (2 Corinthians 1.3-4) When you are broken-hearted, I am close to you (Psalm 34.18) As a shepherd carries a lamb, I have carried you close to my heart (Isaiah 40.11) One day I will wipe away every tear from your eyes (Revelation 21.3-4) And I’ll take away all the pain you have suffered on this earth (Revelation 21.3-4) I am your Father, and I love you even as I love my son, Jesus (John 17.23) For in Jesus, my love for you is revealed (John 17.26) He is the exact representation of my being (Hebrews 1.3) He came to demonstrate that I am for you, not against you (Romans 8.31) And to tell you that I am not counting your sins (2 Corinthians 5.18-19) Jesus died so that you and I could be reconciled (2 Corinthians 5.18-19) His death was the ultimate expression of my love for you (1 John 4.10) I gave up everything I loved that I might gain your love (Romans 8.31-32) If you receive the gift of my son Jesus, you receive me (1 John 2.23) And nothing will ever separate you from my love again (Romans 8.38-39) Come home and I’ll throw the biggest party heaven has ever seen (Luke 15.7) I have always been Father, and will always be Father (Ephesians 3.14-15) Love, Your Dad. Almighty God. I like that a lot. Praying for you Nakia! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2a&z Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 :grouphug: Praying :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovedtodeath Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 I am a mess. I am struggling as a mom, a wife, a friend, a Christian. I feel like I'm failing at it all. My faith is very strong, but it's hard to hold on to it when I'm feeling hopeless every single day. I just need prayers. Thank you. I could have written this.:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaT Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 pm'ed you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4Hisglory Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 :grouphug:Precious!:grouphug: It is okay to give yourself some grace too! You are valuable, lovely, and precious just for being and not for anything you can do! :iagree: This is so true,I will pray that you can embrace it. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer in MI Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 :grouphug: Does it help to know that your posts are often an encouragement to me? I'll pray for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enlarsh Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 Praying God's peace, Christ's promise, and the Holy Spirit's presence for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibbygirl Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 Praying God's peace, Christ's promise, and the Holy Spirit's presence for you. Amen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gratia271 Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 I am a mess. I am struggling as a mom, a wife, a friend, a Christian. I feel like I'm failing at it all. My faith is very strong, but it's hard to hold on to it when I'm feeling hopeless every single day. I just need prayers. Thank you. Praying for you right now. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susancollins Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 Nakia, You are awesome! I am praying for you! I think we all feel like that at times, and I am in the same boat as you right now! :grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bookfiend Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 I'm sorry. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HejKatt Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 :grouphug: Praying.. You've always been a gracious voice here. If I may quote Numbers 6:24-26: May the Lord bless you and keep you. May the Lord make his face to shine upon you, and be gracious to you. May the Lord lift up his countenance upon you, and give you peace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 You're wonderful! Don't listen to those bad thoughts. Much love and many prayers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonshineLearner Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 Sorry :( I hope you feel better! Hoping you get some sunshine your way :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 :grouphug: Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom22ns Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 :grouphug: Praying now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2denj Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 :grouphug: and prayers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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