From Victim to VIictory
by Vonette Bright
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Sharon was about to take her life. Feelings of hopelessness and exhaustion overwhelmed her. She loaded a gun and asked God for permission to take her own life.
Sharon turned on the radio to prevent her children from hearing the gunshot. But she heard a preacher tell her that God loves her and she needed to give her heart to Jesus. Sharon argued with God. However, after many tears, she turned to Jesus in prayer and invited Him to take over her life.
When Sharon gained composure, she was calm for the first time in months. But that wasn’t the only thing different. From that point onward, she was never without her Bible. She was so amazed that Jesus loved her enough to die for her.
Dear one, if you’re arguing with God, stop. He loves you and wants to bring healing into your life. He can turn your pain into joy.
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great devotional
sharon
Linda R, praying for Patti. Keep us posted.
Thanking the Lord that your husband is better. Praying continued healing on his body.
I just want to ask you to Please Pray for Patti. I received an email first thing this morning from her daughter and she has had another TIA last night. Her brother-in=law was there at the time and he is a doctor. He feels she needs to go into Oklahoma city and see a diagnostician who is also in with a group of neurologist as he feels that there is something overlooked and that this may be a result of something else going on in her body. He has given Patti something to help her rest and right now they are in the middle of a ice storm so the road is closed to Oklahoma city. So I know that they would all appreciate your prayers.
I just want to update you on Terry (my husband) he is doing much better, just has to be very careful on how he moves, has his arm in a sling which he will for about 3 months. We both want to thank you all very much for all your prayers they are truly appreciated. May The Lord Richly Bless Each & Everyone of You!
Praise HIS Holy Name for the reports above!!! Patti..We prayed, corporately, for that miracle..and am looking through tears of Joy right this minute at answered prayers…Am going to quote one of precious ToniG’s favorites and ours here, too!!!! Rejoice. And Again I will say Rejoice!!!!!! Philippians 4:4 come to life in front of all our eyes this day!!! The Angels rejoicing in Heaven about this good report..and so are all we girls here!!! WE are soooooooo happy for you!!!!! HALLELUJAH!!!!
ToniG..Thank you for your precious prayers for us and so glad your son will be arriving Thursday and we’ll pray safe travel and glorious time there, too! So grateful the Lord sent you amongst us and your anointed prayers bless us all!!! Love you sooo much!! Our son here was so grateful for homemade meatloaf and greenbean casserole..and, told us it’s always so wonderful to come home and visit..It is the constant! He and our daughter, both, miracles we never expected to have! But the Lord had other plans and the pregnancies were miracles..ALL births are!!! Thank you, Lord, for all the children on this earth..And,for sending two through us to love!!..and, for this grateful young man here visiting now for his humble, giving spirit and appreciative ways..Amen and AMEN!!!
Patti……..PRAISE THE LORD!! You have been healed and sealed by His Holy Spirit!!! Love ToniG
Dearest GG……the icy weather was upon us when we awakened this a.m., and my Dad and Sue felt they should get home before the roads were closed.
We had a wonderful visit….a lot of love shared…and this morning when they left, and Dad hugged me, there was such love there…I didn’t feel as if I wanted to pull away, but instead hugged him long and hard and it was obvious to both of us, the deep love we have…I felt like his little girl again….
I didn’t get to personally talk with him about the Lord, but did late last night with Sue. We talked about personal relationship with Him, she cried and shared…I shared and then asked about Dad..
She said…”Oh yes” He knows the Lord…and even recently counseled with a pastor about it.
Miracles still happen…..prayers are answered….and again, I stand amazed and praise His Holy Name!
Maia….I’m so thankful all is well….that your son is ok and that your health is improving.
Toni….always in my prayers…..Fran, thank you for your encouragement and prayer…that all of you for your prayers for me this weekend and last week…JudyK….so special and thank you for your prayers and praise. Joy, Marilyn, Chris…..Linda…all of you …thank you for your faithfulness in lifting me up.
Wonder what door the Lord will open next! His amazing love, mercy and grace ….infinite…
Patti……Praise the Lord for answered prayer!!!!!!!
Maia…Bless you and your son. I wanted to cry for you. Scary..but praiseworthy as the Lord provided and healed. Keep you leg up with your spirit as you rest in Jesus..Love ToniG
Fran….So, many prayers for you and your family. Your son’s visit and presence of love are just lovely. Your Glory Girls will pray for your visit and that is a priority as my son arrives Thursday night. My son can be on the computer for his work, but, when we get on….they are hungry for FOOD (men-thing) and the love of Mom. The computer entices sometimes…nono’s!!!
Feed your family as the Lord with his daily bread. In Jesus name we all appreciate and love our Dearest Fran..In Jesus..Rejoice on all of these Holy Nights. ToniG
Praising the Lord for Patti’s great report!!! We’ll hold you up rest of visit, too, dear Patti.. We prayed for a miracle and one is unfolding!!..We are so very, very grateful..And loved JudyK’s Praise to the Lord for it..And she’s right!! And, Judy, your words are beautiful!! This strenghtens us all seeing prayer answered! Love all you ladies..ToniG, thank you for remembering our son’s arrival tonight..and for being your special, uplifting and giving self..We love and appreciate you..All you dear ladies so special..We are so grateful to the Lord for bringing our son home safely and allowing this wonderful extended visit..Cried and cried when we saw him at Airport..CA is a long ways off! And thank the Lord for Maia’s Praise report, too, so grateful for that leg improoving.. and for His Angels watching over another special son under her roof! You ladies are dear to my heart and a daily blessing .. Everyone that comments here so special..June L..thank you for leaving them..knowing how busy you are with your new grandson, too..Will be on later during at night during week as our son will be doing his day job on computer…But will be in touch ladies..And praying always…and so very blessed to be one of your Sisers in Him..Hope everyone sleeps well! It’s going to be a very special Christmas!!Praying for all !!!(((((((HUGS TO ALL)))))))
Fran, Thank you for the poem. It touched my heart, and must be shared. I have copied to share with others.
Judy, love your love letter from God. Will copy and send to a lonely lady I know in a nursing home.
Blessings to ALL!!
I have just finished reading todays devotion and all the comments they were wonderful, it is so good to see how our Heavenly Father works in our life!! Thanks to all of you girls who prayed for me. I went back to work Friday and the Doctor says my leg looks much better.
I must give another praise report last night when I got in from work I did my regular routine feed kids, take my bath wash a load of laundry…and I had went into the kitchen to fix myself something to eat and take the medican the doctor had given me for my leg which was 4 asprin, an antibiodic, and hydrocodine (I have thrombophlebitis in my right leg and they thought a bloodclot was trying to form) I sat my meds on the counter and was talking to my 11 year old son and I had just mentioned to him he forgot to take his allergy medican that morning and as I turned to get it and turned back around my medican was gone…he thought my medican was his and took it, I went into a panic! and he started crying so I started PRAYING! went to the phone called the hospital and spoke with the doctor, still calling on the name of Jesus through the whole conversation, and feeling like a teriable mother, the doctor said because of my sons size (he weighs 104) he was boarder line adult weight and he would be fine, more than likley just sleep good that night, and he was fine( even though he did’nt go to sleep until 1am this morning ) I sat up with him until he did drift off to sleep and stayed awake awhile longer to thank the Great God we searve…It could have been so much worse but I am so thankful my God keeps and protects our children!!AMEN!!
Oh, Patti!
Such joy you feel! Thank you for sharing , so now we know. It always strengthens our faith too when we hear of answered prayer. Thank you for letting us be strengthened. We will continue to pray. Thank you, Lord Jesus, for your sacrificial love. That says it all. I’m not a person of fancy words. I just praise You and thank You!! We bow down and worship You. Thank you for this answered prayer we have put up for Patti. We continue to pray for Patti and her father. Bless this time together and may your Holy Presence reign and encompass their being tomorrow on the Lord’s day. We give you all the honor and glory. We humbly say thank you. Thank you that you love us and that our comings and goings are important to you. May we serve you, Father, with love in action and in all we say and do. Bless you Lord. In His Powerful Name we pray. Amen!
May the Lord continue bless you, Patti, and your time with your father and Sue.
Patti……I am so thrilled for you, wow what a prayer being answered, all day I’ve been thinking “in His time” I am so glad it’s happening!!! I just don’t know what to say…..I’m just so happy for you!!
ladies……I’m so emotional…..I have been talking to Sue, my dady’s wife…..and I flat out ask her about dad and if he had any relationship with the Lord….She, with tears in her eyes, said he had just recently talk with a pastor and feels he knows the Lord,,,,that they had talk and counseled awhile. I’m in tears as I write………..He has been so precious and we will go to church together tomorrow. Can you imagine us standing together worshiping our Lord. My heart is like mush………..It has been a wonderful day of sharing memories, laughing and talking of deep things……Thank you for your prayers………my heart is at rest…so full of emotion……I hope I don’t lost it…thank you so much for your prayers……
tonig
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Good Evening My Glory Girls rather sisters in Our Father..whom we all look like!! Father, we all crave your holy words of wisdom. Let us all experience them as you continue to reveal yourself to us. I am praying for LindR..where are you angel girl?
Oh, Donna..I thought you were in Australia. I was so happy you answered. Never slept as myself and 2 other Ladies went into the city to serve and share a Christmas party for very special girls. We had 130 men/women of the Lord show up with hearts for Christ. The blessing and the love from Jesus was felt from each young woman in transition. Thank you! Father as my eyes saw your face in all the smiles and prayers of thanksgiving from some pretty influential women that will have so many testimonies of your rescue and redeemed lives.
Chris..My dear glory girl..I am so happy you are here with us. Now, what would we do without your blessed little soul. I loved your hot dog and french fry lunch…just the sharing..I bought more..Chris. Where are you? Let me know.
Fran, I loved the poems and words and your time that you take to make us all feel so loved and special. The story and this devotional is a heartfelt-one and Lord..you see this and I know you grieve as you see the reasons of despair or you would not have died on that cross. The Shaky Sheep…until..layer by layer of faith are we rising above to one more step closer to your kingdom.
I pray for JoyB and I am so happy to hear her WORDS..of joy just happening. I think you are something and your dharing from the beginning has been very special.
JudyK…I am praying for Liz..please read her Fran’s words of encouragement. Liz, I am praying for you! You have so many sisters in Jesus..that are going to walk and talk to you. JudyK will read them to you. A Blessing, you are for us…as the bigger the fold the more the story get’s told!! Your family is on our hearts and God is in the business of doing some remarkable things…he just won’t tell us as they all end up as a surprise party called infinite wisdom.
Patti..you rest in Jesus and the he will take care of the rest. Your family is happy that they are together just as Fran is picking up her son!! I am praying for you all and your families. I am happy we are here together with Jesus and the testimony that spoke volumes of the weakness of the flesh when not abiding. We will speak words of the Holy Spirit and the Boldness in your Victory!!
Donna, I hope that I am not in Australia at 2 a:m. Eve..of everything good from God where are you?
Someday, soon we won’t have to ask as Jesus will receive us all!!!…….Good-night In his arms…ToniG
LADIES
ALL THE POEMS HERE TODAY HAVE BEEN WONDERFUL I AM PRINTING THEN FOR MY OWE USE. THANK YOU GOD FOR THESE WOMENS ABLITY TO WRITE SUCH POETY.
JudyK………loved what you shared, thank you so much for praying for Kori……she is native Canadian (at least as far as I know) coming from northern Alberta. She has been in therapy a few years ago and was doing fine……has trained for work, was working, living with her parents, but became engaged to a fellow (native who stays comletely away from alcohol) who moved about 4 hours north of here for a job, I am not sure whether she was up there right now but had been going up at times and was going to have the kids up there for Christmas………
I don’t know whether she will need more treatment or just what will happen now……….it just breaks my heart, she is such a special person……..she is a Christian…….for her to have this happen as she had been doing well for a few years!!
Thank you all for praying for her, wish you could meet her, she is such a special person……..her family will need prayer too!!
Donna……what a wonderful story you have shared, what a tribute to your daughter!!
TonG,
I pray you are getting some rest today. I live in Australia so I usually check the devotional around 9PM and can see who is still up and pray.
FranD,
Loved, once again, your sharing today. The poems are already copied and saved.
Also praying for Patty, Chris and Kori
Love to you all…
Donna!
Just saw your daughter’s powerful testimony..and you are sooo right..HE has a plan and will use her with those young ladies she is now mentoring! Thank you for sharing!
JudyK..You are a girl after the Lord’s heart! Love what you just shared..And isn’t it wonderful how our Heavenly Father, who is perfect Love..Never tells us “Told you so”!!! We have to forgive ourselves and others as He does..He is so wonderful..beyond our human comprehension..Yet loves us and knows..just as you wrote with such wisdom..that we will fall short of His Glory..But there He is, daily, to pick us up and start us over..Amen..
On a break from getting ready for our son’s arrival tonight late .. We’ll pick him up from airport..and how hard he worked to be able to come join us..Have been so very blessed by the devotional and comments..om betweem getting a warm home readied!
Love all you ladies!
Good Morning GG’s,
This is a subject that I am familiar with another way. My daughter is a recovering anorexic. There was a time when she was in high school that I watched her slowly try to take complete control of her life through not eating. It was one of the scariest times in our family. Wondering if and when we would have to put her into the hospital to get the nourishment she needed. She refused physcological help and so we (with the doctor’s advice) took her to a dietician (training to be a doctor with an eating-disorders specialty). There was a point when all we could do was turn this all over to God. I have to tell you that there was some mighty interceding going on. Many were praying for her. Thankfully she was a Christian and at church. With time and trust God did a mighty work in her. She began to take the focus off herself and God gave her a beautiful group of young girls to lead. Now she had to be an example for them. This changed her life in so many ways. Years later she met a wonderful young Christian man and they were married just last October 6th. She still leads this group of young girls (all entering year 12) and God has rewarded her faithfullness with the most amazing growth in each of them. I feel I have been rambling on here but I wanted to say “God is so good”, He has a plan and purpose for each of us and sometimes its hard going, but He promises to be with us every step of the way for His faithfulness is eternal. Praise Him, Praise Him!!
JoyB.
I lifted Kori up in prayer, too.
You said she is Native….Native American? Do you know which tribe she belongs to? I belong to the Siletz tribe. Often tribes have help with alcholism or drug issues. Kori’s mother should check to see if there is some type of help–support out there for her. Is Kori a Christian? Her church will be praying and giving support. She needs to feel that love and support. THe sickness of the alcohol has taken over. We will be praying for Kori, too.
Blessings.
Fran, I, too enjoyed the poem you shared today. Thank you for giving correct credit to the proper author. That took extra time on your part and it is appreciated.
ToniG, you are being held up in prayer concerning your family and will add your husband’s salvation to the list.
Patti, I already said a prayer for you and your visit with your Dad and step-mom. I prayed for his heart to be softened, the scales to fall from his eyes and his ears to be unplugged, so he can see and hear the gospel and the love of Christ. That he will ask for forgiveness and will accept the salvation of Jesus Christ.
We rejoice in having Chris, Patti, and JoyB with us, who over came the evil one. Satan did not want you to win, but you did through Christ and we give Him the Victory and praise His Almighty Name.
Yes, you are loved. By your Father . . . by your family . . .and friends . . . and now, your new sisters in Christ, the Glory Girls.
My Our Daily Bread daily devotional for today talks about forgiveness and new starts. “God will not undo the past, but when we repent He can and will forgive us and set us on a new path.”
All of us get that with our forgiveness thru Christ. For we have all sinned and come short of the Glory of God. Sometimes I try to imagine how holy God is. It is beyond comprehension. He is so holy, I cannot understand it, but just take it on faith. And still He forgives us. Such love He has for us! In the Our Daily Bread devotional it continues with ” He will never mention the deeds by which we’ve shamed others and ourselves; they are forgiven and forgotten forever.” ISn’t that truly remarkable and wonderful!
It continues “God will give us a place to begin again—to love, to serve, to touch others profoundly and eternally for His sake. . . . . . .God’s forgiveness is the door to a new beginning.”
Aren’t our new doors exciting? Just think of it as an adventure for Christ! So much enthusiasm and love to share in His Name. Each one of us has different things to over come, but we each have forgiveness and new doors to go through.
Blessings to you today!
JudyK
Thank you! That is a beautiful sharing and one of the nicest gifts any of us will receive! Bless you, dear child of His!
JoyB…Praying for Kori..In HIS perfect timing!
Yes good devotion………I like others had once decided I just didn’t want to go on any longer……..and grabbed a bottle of pills, I wasn’t saved at the time, nor was I saved by Jesus after the act………but between trips to the bathroom (after having my stomach pumped) my daughter told me of just that night being engaged (she was a Christian then)……….I knew then things had to change that was the beginning of my road to Christ………however it was a long one! I would have liked to have got to where I am now much faster, however when I look back on how I arrived, I can just see how God put certain people in my life at certain times, to make the necessary changes, I know now He has a time for everything….It all happens in His time, so wonderful………after saying that and knowing that all things happen in His time………even now I really hope His time will come soon…………..I have just had a prayer request for Kori, for those who don’t remember who she is, she is the adopted (at birth) (native) daughter of close friends at my church, she is in her 30′s has 3 beautiful kids, I got to be very close with her at ladies Bible Study last year………….she has been fighting alcohalism for years…….was doing really well, is engaged to be married in July to a great guy……..However I just got the prayer chain call………..she is in hospital suffering from drinking and taking pills………Glory Girls could you please pray for her……….it may not be in God’s timing to cure her right now………but I am so hoping that it is!!! Kori has so much to live for, her beautiful children really need her!!
Patti I am praying for your weekend to go well, I will definately pray for your father…………what a wonderful thing if he would accept the Lord now!!
Fran just loved the quote……..will save that for sure and keep it handy to read!!
Toni………loved what you wrote will pray for your husband…what a wonderful thing if all of our non Christian husbands could accept Christ this Christmas………..I know in His time not mine!
Chris……I’m still praying for you too.
Eve, Mary and any others interested in the beautiful Carol Wimmer Poem..Here’s her website with more information: http://www.carolwimmer.com/ …All respect to Dr. Maya Angelou who writes amazing poetry and prose, as well!! This was done without her knowledge..and she made a correction at her own website. But ladies her poems and writings are beautiful.
The original version of the poem by Carol Wimmer read as follows:
When I say, “I am a Christian,” I’m not shouting, “I’ve been saved!”
I’m whispering, “I get lost! That’s why I chose this way”
When I say, “I am a Christian,” I don’t speak with human pride
I’m confessing that I stumble — needing God to be my guide
When I say, “I am a Christian,” I’m not trying to be strong
I’m professing that I’m weak and pray for strength to carry on
When I say, “I am a Christian,” I’m not bragging of success
I’m admitting that I’ve failed and cannot ever pay the debt
When I say, “I am a Christian,” I don’t think I know it all
I submit to my confusion asking humbly to be taught
When I say, “I am a Christian,” I’m not claiming to be perfect
My flaws are far too visible but God believes I’m worth it
When I say, “I am a Christian,” I still feel the sting of pain
I have my share of heartache which is why I seek His name
When I say, “I am a Christian,” I do not wish to judge
I have no authority — I only know I’m loved
Additional information: History of the Poem
(carolwimmer.com)
Mary And Other Dear Ladies..
Just tried to look up what “Book” this poem was in? And just discovered that while it has been attributed to Maya who writes beautiful prose, of course..She must have “quoted” from this beautiful, truthful poem by “Carol Wimmer”..Just checked it out at Snopes and will let my friend who shared it know, too. This lady, Carol Wimmer’s, poem Christians..was published in 1988 in an Assembly of God’s publication..We must always give credit where it is due! It is an absolutely truthful and beautiful poem, though..And? The workds of Ms. Angelou are wonderful, too!
Glad you enquired, dear Mary, so we give proper acknowledgement to the Author.
Toni! This underscores that we are all “human”! This friend is fastidious about checking things out, too..But she, like all of us..human!!
No matter the author? It sure blessed my morning!!!
Best wishes, dear Patti, too..and we are all uplfiting this day for you!
I know what it is like to want to take you life and have also held a loaded gun to my head more than once…..It wasn’t that I didn’t want to live as much as I couldn’t face another day. God had another plan and intervened in those times and others. Now I have grandchildren…so precious and I want to be remembered as a Godly Grandmother….and influence them as much as I can.
The man who took my innocence will be here in less than an hour….My Dad and his wife. They want to spend today with us, go to church with us tomorrow a.m. and to the Christmas Musical tomorrow evening. I want more than anything for my Dad and wife to know Jesus….that would complete my healing, I truly believe.
I’m thankful I am living today and pray to be a living witness to my family who know Jesus and who do not know Him.
I will lean not unto my own understanding today and tomorrow, but will trust Him to give me peace and pray that He will shine thru me.
Toni….I too am lifting you up many times a day….for you and all that concerns your precious heart….I believe we will see the salvation of your husband…..as we PUSH!
Good Morning Ladies,
such beautiful thoughts and experiences shared. Could you please tell which book of Maya Angela you got the “Christians” from that is a candid and remarkable explaination of us.
God Bless
Mary
Eve..Bless you..Have read her beautiful, honest writings and been so blessed by her over the years..And then a friend shared this one this morning with her address list..Am so glad we aren’t perfect, but “are” forgiven..Praise Him..Lifting you, too!
ToniG..Lifting you in mighty prayers of agreement for your special husband and other family members ..May this Christmas be one of unfolding miracles for a precious, deserving lady and her family!!
Fran, thank you for the beautiful sharing. I’m glad you did. It’s great!!!
Thank you, Vonnette, ToniG and Chris..And Chris, we are so glad you stayed..HE has sooo much for you..and us all..
This morning the writing below of Maya Angelous was in my mailbox..and felt it worthy of sharing! Bless all of you this day..Lifting and believing for every prayer request and thanking HIm for each of you! Let’s “Keep Christmas” every day of this precious season and be “at attention” for his Army..Love you Ladies! :
Christians
by Maya Angelou
“A woman’s heart should be so hidden in Christ
that a man should have to seek Him first to find her.”
When I say… “I am a Christian” I’m not shouting “I’m clean livin’”
I’m whispering “I was lost, Now I’m found and forgiven.”
When I say… “I am a Christian” I don’t speak of this with pride.
I’m confessing that I stumble and need Christ to be my guide.
When I say… “I am a Christian” I’m not trying to be strong.
I’m professing that I’m weak and need His strength to carry on.
When I say… “I am a Christian” I’m not bragging of success.
I’m admitting I have failed and need God to clean my mess.
When I say… “I am a Christian” I’m not claiming to be perfect,
My flaws are far too visible but, God believes I am worth it.
When I say… “I am a Christian” I still feel the sting of pain..
I have my share of heartaches, so I call upon His name.
When I say… “I am a Christian” I’m not holier than thou,
I’m just a simple sinner Who received God’s good grace, somehow!
in Feb 1980, I took 16 sleeping pills, i had been thinking about doing it all day long yet i knew i diddn’t want to die. i knew to many people cared about me. so I waited until my then husband came home from work and we had yet another arguement and i popped these pills. it took a half and hour to convince him i had done it.then he took me to the hospital. after 2 weeks on the psy ward and 8 months in a conuling program i was done with it and start driving cab here in london. it’s never happened again and it won’t i care to much about myself and so do others above others GOD IS always there for me.
i am so glad i am still on this earth and living.GOD has let me know in so many ways that he wants me here with him on earth and i am worth then the guys that have treated me so badly.
Vonette .. I apologize..I thought I erasd that bottom piece of silliness. This is a very serious and tragic story that can possibly turn someone’s life around today. Please forgive me…ToniG
Good Morning Glory Girls!!! Excellent devotional Vonette. The story behind the devotional is an amazing story of how a beaten down little girl never was given a chance to grow. Wow!! I just want to thank her for sharing her Victory…(Vonette see Fran..Vlictory/). This was such a follow up to the awesome devotionals we have had.like anger…depression etc. Life and victory through Jesus! The Salvation Army we are! Sharon Ast, did just that..claimed Victory!!
I, was never locked in a closet with spiders and rats but, when the Lord opened the doors of her heart..she clings to him to this day. Clinging..is what I do..not clanging as that sounds like complaining with a mask on. Clinging, is contentment with a passion to hold on to the tail of his robe. I feel it and touch it as sometimes life does get hard…but why would we give up when we made the Team..chosen..predistened..heard and felt his touch to hold my hand as we walk through the high mountains to low valleys.
My husband’s father took his life with a gun when he was 12. He had 2 younger brothers and a mother who could barely feed herself. She did the best she could. Ladies, this Glory Girl prays for the day that her husband would accept Jesus into his life. His mom, passed away 3 years ago at 87…and did not want to be remembered by anything religious…just her trips to Vegas and Cruises. “Cremate me a throw my ashes into the wind.” That is why I stand firmly on the Lord’s word that my husbands family tradition is broken in Jesus name! The generational grip of hopelessness and death into a lake of fire is gone in your name Jesus.
Well, on the airplane I tell people you either can watch the movie inside or out. Title, “Gone with the Wind!” Outside, your windows my passengers it is showing..Gone with The Wind,”…inside I will show you where the wind is coming from and from whom.” Take your seat as ride in his chariot of fire!!
I, just feel like praying, as this is such a hard topic for people who have encountered this or faced it personally. Put your helmets of salvation on, as, your mind of salvation, is transformed. Lord, we come before you this morning to fall to your our knee’s as you rescued all of us. We would have been victims to the weapon or sting of death if it were not for you. The cross..our past has made us powerful soldiers who were trained like mighty soldier’s to fight the war within. Lord, I pray for anyone who is out there today and is thinking this is the only way and I am ready Jesus. Lord, you love and created all of us as you know us by name before we even have one. I, thank you Lord that Sharon is not ashamed of her past and has used it to further your kingdom for the church..the eternal..everlasting. Lord thank you and we love you…In Jesus, I seek refuge, even when we don’t see our shadows as we are under his wing and he is holding us so tight, that no one can snatch us out of his hand!! Amen Glory belongs to Jesus..and he loves his glory girls!! In his perfect way’s..In his perfect time…Love ToniG
and I think Fran might agree..what is VLICTORY? I am happy the typo was by someone other than me!!! I have been counting sheep with Jesus all night! Could not sleep, however, the prayer request were priority.