YES, HE IS!!!<P>I just wanted to inspire today. I am feeling very sad, conflicted and scared. But I know God is still good. It might seem that we have taken all that we can take, but only God knows our breaking point. <P>I told my STBXH last night that, and I quote,"if I ever get married again I have learned a lot". "I feel like I have been in Boot Camp" "I guess I had to stay extra long because of my hard headedness". (Is that a word ? )<P>N E way, he did not respond to my comment, but I know it was food for thought for him too. I think at some point it would be good to try to see the lessons that could possibly be there. You know, nothing happens for no reason! Life is just a training ground. We are here living for the next generation of those who might suffer and need to overcome. <P>I just feel like being a reminder today that we all have at least one thing to be grateful for. What do you have to be grateful for today???<P>I pray that everyone that posts here today receives a special blessing. Amen...<P>P.S. I am not trying to be pious, I just want to put something positive on folks minds today. At least just one day. It's true we are all sad and hurting, but just for a minute, if only for a minute, think of His goodness..<P>With Sincere love,<P>Kim Stevens...<BR>idostylin@msn.com

I have much to be grateful for, Kim. You for one!

I thank God for my sanity. I wouldn't have it without Him.<BR>I thank God for my children. <BR>I thank God for my health.<BR>I thank God for the resources to work: <BR>a car to get here, a job to go to.<BR>I thank God for my friends.<BR>I thank God that He is all I need and He will Never let me down and He will never leave me. <BR>I thank God for being in my life.

I forgot to post what I have to be grateful for:<BR> the forever present love and mercy of Christ...<BR> my 2 kids<BR> friends and family <BR> my health<BR> sanity... even during hard times!<BR> life... Wow, one more chance to get it right. Thank God<P>Mike, I am grateful for you too. You encourage me so.<P>I don't know why I am so motivated today. I don't want to be, but I just can't help it. Maybe I'm sick and tired of being sick and tired!!! <P>I know it's God. He wants us to be winners.<P>

Yes, GOD is GOOD!!<BR>I also have much to be thankful for.<P>I thank and praise God for bringing me closer to Him. <BR>I thank and praise God for saving me through the blood of Jesus Christ.<BR>I thank and praise God for answering our all prayers, even if we don't see them in our time.<BR>I thank and praise God for giving me faith, strength, and peace through the Holy Spirit within me.<BR>I thank and praise God for leading me THROUGH the valley of the shadow of death, for trusting he will lead me to the narrow door of reconciliation with my wife.<BR>I thank and praise God for this test of my patience, trust, and endurance, knowing at the end the result will be more perfect.<BR>I thank and praise God for creating the ministry of reconciliation, and that through him, anything is possible.<BR>And I thank and praise God for the knowledge that I am not alone, that I can come here for support, ideas, and increased wisdom through all of you. Thank you.<BR>

idostylin:<BR>This is a great post. I just got back from my therapists session today - havent seen her in a while and wanted to update her. She was a bit suprised when I told her that my husband had filed for divorce.<P>My court date is Oct 8; the day before our eight year anniversary.<P>God IS good and I am going to be fine! My therapists told me that she was suprised that I didnt give up already - seeing that I never received any emotional support from my husband. I told her that in the book of Galations (I passed this along to someone else here today too) it says.."let us not be weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up." My therapists said -maybe God is saying that on this particular part of your life it is okay to stop sewing. I think she is right.<P>I'm waiting on my harvest; I know all the things I did wrong in the marriage - and then some. But still wanted to work at saving the marriage and in my own way that is my "good" or working to repair the wrong done. I too feel like I have been in boot-camp which hopefully will make me a stronger/better equipped person.<P>I may never meet someone that I love enough to marry again, but God will use me and I am ready.<P>Much love,<BR>Scuba<P><p>[This message has been edited by Scuba2 (edited August 16, 2001).]

I am so happy that people are responding to this. I wish it could catch on fire. We all need encouragement today, shoot everyday in fact...<P>Thanks to everyone that shares because this is not only for you all, but for me too. I need to be reminded often. <P>Peace and Love...

God is so Good!<BR>I thank him for supplying the strength when mine runs out, which is very quickly and all the time.<BR>I thank him for listening like no one else can.<BR>I thank him for changing my life.<BR>I thank him for my husband, even in the midst of him having an affair. <BR>God is kind and loving and merciful and much more. <P>I want to encourage all who read this and are seemingly headed for a divorce... You are not divorced yet, you both are still "one" in the Lord's eyes. His covenant with you is a promise that he keeps, even when we don't. Keep praying for your spouse, pray for those around him/her. And just as important, pray that God gives you the peace, strength and direction to restore your marriage. There is always hope. Your spouse isn't that hope, however, God is.<BR>And God is good!

AMEN TO THAT!!!!

I really need ot remember that God is still good today. I am struggling. Please, somebody has to have a priase report. H E L P !!! I am loosing it...

Kim, okay...I'll try that one.<P>Last night, I went to sleep feeling very lonely, and this morning I woke up with a start...felt like I had been awakened for some reason. I walked to my door, and saw Garrett wlaking away. I stopped him (I hadn't seen him since Saturday, and that didn't end well for me.), and asked him to come back. I asked him what he was doing, and he said getting a shirt. I talked to him for about an hour, and I can see that he is hurting really badly now. I told him that he was only a block away, and my phone is (PRAISE THE LORD!) still working for now, and he can come to the store when I am working, he doesn't have to be a stranger to me. He opened up a little bit, and I asked him when he thought they were coming here. He said he was pretty sure it was today, too. (Remember that I told you Spencer had said that when I saw him, too.) N E way they will be here soon, and I think tomorrow is <B>payday!</B><P>So, He is working, Kim...HE is. Find a moment to be alone with Him, and tell him what you are feeling. Give it to Him, and get some measure of peace. God Bless. -Mike

That is a great praise report Mike! Thanks for being there. I am glad the boys are comming and I am glad that your phone is still on! God is good, isn't He.<P>I love you mucha...<P>Kim...