I would like to share something with you, on the day that the tragedy happened when the space shuttle disentegrated I felt nothing. Then I was home when i looked to the tv and saw a memorial service for the people who died. I felt a little saddened but no tears came down my face. It was if my heart became hard and I didn't have any emotions. Then I heard someone talk about one of the astronauts, one in particular. The gentlemen said and I quote " He gathered with them and said to his crewmembers, "Be strong and courageous, because you will lead these people to inherit the land I swore to their forefathers to give them. Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the law my servant Moses gave you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left that you may be successful wherever you go. Do not let this Book of the Law depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful. Have I not commanded You? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified, do not be discouraged, for the Lord your god will be with you wherever you go." Joshua 1:6-9. Tears began to fill up my eyes. Before I knew it I was filled with such joy, such happiness to know that these wonderful people were doing the work of God, and are now in heaven with him. Then I began to wonder, God, why do I screw up all the time. What's wrong with me I asked. It seems I can be spirit filled for a while and then it seems I'm the old Jennifer I used to be. Then I began to think about the verse. I read it again and again. Be strong and courageous. The Lord will be with you wherever you go. Then I imagined what it must have been like up there in space, not knowing if I would make it, no not another day, but another hour, maybe I would just need only two more hours to get home. Would I worry? would i lean on my own understanding and thoughts to get me through? The astronaut who said this prayer with his crewmembers did not wonder, did not worry he was brave, he not only told himself to be strong and courageous, but he also told his crewmembers to be strong. And not only that, but to believe in God, To look for his word and his understanding. Trust the Lord with every aspect of your life. (Even when we mess up) Because it gives us an opportunity to see things God's way. Not our way. As I finish writing, I will go into prayer with God and seek his guidance for you.

In Jesus name,
Jenstrength 

changed on Thursday, February 13, 2003 1:43:06 AM

Sometimes we all feel hopeless, but the Lord always sees that we know we are not hopeless. When you are doing the right thing in the Lords eyes the devil tries to make us believe we are nothing and God cant love us like everyone else. The devil hates when we love the Lord. When the devil tries to step on me I just keep saying Jesus, Jesus, Jesus over and over. He hates the name of our Lord. Lets pray... Lord Jesus please let this loving person see that she is not a hopeless person and touch her heart to lift her spirt. Jesus we pray that you guide her to be a good parent the way you would like all of us to be good parents and Lord please bless her and her children. Lord as Christians we need the extra spiritial guidence because the devil tries to take your people from you Lord and we know you can make us see that you are greater than the devil and we will love you forever and never go to his ways. Lord Jesus please help us keep up our faith for you Lord and know that you do all things for a reason and all good things come from you Lord, not bad things. We know Lord you can do anything you see fit and you will provide us with all our needs including spiritual and faithfulness. Amen

and may God Bless you. 

Hi,I know how your are feeling, and just want to ask if you have a church family. Even though I was a christain, and read his word a lot, I had a lot of trouble feeling the exact same way you have just mentioned. I finally have set my self to attending church regularly, and have been so blessed through this church. And my feelings as a failure have faded quite away within the last couple of weeks. I can only Praise the Lord our God for the change in my life. It has taken a lot of time to get here but he has led me in the right direction, and I just had to open my eyes to see.
Father, I come to you now and just lift up this child to your arms of love. Father, satan knows our every weakness,and he uses our weaknesses to try to take us away from a truely blessed life with you. Lord, I ask you now to give this one the strength, courage and confidence in you to help win the battle against satan. Father, You are a God of Love and are sadened when your children are hurting and under attack from the prince of darkness. Lord, her the cry for help and lift the spirits of this dear child. Comfort, and care for this one Lord that they may see your glory and witness the blessings you have stored up just for this dear one. Lord, Bless and keep this one and lead them in the way you want them to go. Father i thank you in the precious name of Jesus. Amen
Keep your eyes open and on him. Bless you 

Don't feel down or like a failure.Jesua has died for you. His blood Has coverd your sins and made you righteous in Gods sight. You are a child of God, a member of His Royal Family. You can come to Him at any time withou fear or shame and He will help you. You can cast all your cares on Him for He cares for you. You can do all things through Jesus Christ who strengthens you.Please read (Romans5)
Let us pray--
Lord Our God, I thank you that you hear our prayers when we pray.I pray for this sister in Jesus and ask You to give her peace in her life as she reads Romans 5 make these scriptures real to her.By your Spirit Guide her to walk in freedom from fear, doubt and depression.Touch her heart so that she can experience your love and grace in her life. In Jesus name I pray.
Amen Your help is in the Lord
Please dont listen to satans voice telling you that you are no good he, wants to destroy you. But he is a lier, a thief and a murderer and you have victory over him and his works. Jesus has given you yhe victory, so resist him and he will flee from you.
God bless you Morrie 

Hi! You dont'd have to feel like you are a failure; What Cherisheep has said is very true: God does not measure us in the same way as man. God looks at the heart and our attitudes more than our achievements. You should be glad that you are actually troubled about this because this shows that you want and desire to be a better wife and mother. I can really relate to you because many times I have also felt like a complete failure as a Christian , student and as a daughter but I'm really glad that God did not allow me to give up no matter what happens. Remember that you are very precious to God, so precious that He sent His only Son to die for you and redeem you. So dont't give up on yourself! Remember that God is always with you and never forsake you.

Dear Heavenly Father, right now I want to commit this lady onto Your hands that you will give her the rest that she needs, the rest from all these depression and the feeling like a failure. I pray that You will sustain her just like You have been sustaining me so that none will give up. Help her to focus upon You and not upon her achievements and help her to learn to be still in Your presence and not be cluttered with negative thoughts of not being able to do certain things. Thank You Jesus and for this, I pray in Jesus' most precious Name, Amen! 

Hi! God loves you no matter how bad you think you screwed up. Jesus in His dying moments, was right next to a criminal who was also nailed to the cross. Yet when the criminal asked Jesus to "remember him when He comes into His kingdom", Jesus gave the criminal a place in heaven! [Luke 23:40-43] We don't have to be good for God to love us.

You seem to want so much to be a good mother, wife, etc. In wanting to do so, you already have some of the qualities of a good mother and wife. Don't believe the lies of the evil one. Shut your thoughts to those lies, but tell yourself that with God beside you, you can be a good mother and wife. Pray and keep trusting in God to help you. God does not measure us in the same way as man. Remember the story of the poor widow? Jesus commended the poor widow for giving just 2 very small copper coins even though there were the rich who were giving so very much more. [Luke 21:1-4]

Let's pray..
Lord Jesus, I lift up this precious lady before You. Enfold her in Your love and help her to know that You do care and that You will never give up on her. Lift her spirits up, Lord. Help her not to think that she is a failure, but help her focus to be on You, for You will help her to be a better mother, housekeeper and wife. I pray that You will also draw both herself and her husband closer to one another and to You.

Draw this lady closer to You, too, and help her to spend time with You that You may guide and encourage her. Help her to know that she is truly loved unconditionally and accepted by You, just as she is right now.

Thank you, Lord. In Jesus' Name, Amen. 

changed on Thursday, November 07, 2002 5:52:13 PM