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Hope · 10-18-2006, 06:40 PM

I can't do this. I can't do anything. Life is too much for me.

I am not strong. I can't find my way back to myself.

**best** · 10-18-2006, 06:58 PM

Cheryl

You need to reach out. I can't do it either. I need to reach out.
By my own strength I can't do so many things. With the help of others and the strength that the Lord gives when I ask...I can do so much.

You are not alone. Reach for the help and support outside of yourself.

MNGirlyGirl · 10-18-2006, 07:06 PM

You are not alone. God is with you. You need to let Him take care of you. What has gotten you so dispondent?

Kathy

Grasshopper · 10-18-2006, 08:19 PM

I cant.
God can
I will let Him.
Let go and let God work His miracles in you.
Remember who you are in Christ.For only He can renew your mind,and heart.
My prayers for your healing,.
Why Lord in my most troublesome time would You leave me,for during these times is when i see only one set of footprints,in the sand?
And the Lord replied,My precious child.I love you and i would never leave you.During your times of trial and suffering,when you see only one set of footprints,
it was then that I carried you.

sugarssweetpea · 10-18-2006, 09:12 PM

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. ~ Phillipians 4:13

God does not give us more than we can handle. I believe that to be true. I believe that He sometimes lets us go through things to bring us closer to Him. He wants us to give Him EVERYTHING. For it is when we are weak, He is strong. I know that things can get really rough, Cheryl, I know. It is then that we really need to pray. Turn to God. Turn to us. Turn to anyone close to you for support. Do not give up. We are here for you. But most of all, God is here for you. I do believe He Himself said "I will never leave you nor forsake you." I believe that to be true. I love you & am praying for you. May God place a hedge of protection around you. May you feel His presence & comfort & peace. God Bless you.

***cmc*** · 10-18-2006, 09:21 PM

Cheryl,
Was there something that happened to get you feeling this way? If so- please find someone you can share it with. We were never meant to bear our burdens alone. We are a body- as believers and within the programs there is a fellowship as well. Please try to take to heart all that others have shared with you... I understand how it feels to be so discouraged. It happens to alot of us. I would never want to minimize how you are feeling right now..but want you to think on how big our God is... He is all powerful too.
He loves you so tenderly and is there to pick you up... as you are. Just as you are feeling so down. Please take heart- look up to Him. He will never leave you or forsake you. Never.
hugs,
cmc

toad · 10-18-2006, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Hope4life

I can't do this. I can't do anything. Life is too much for me.

I am not strong. I can't find my way back to myself.

If you're trying to "find your way back to yourself," you're headed the wrong direction!..............try doing something for someone.

When I first came into recovery, this time, I used to get bummed all the time. I mean real serious depression brought on by PTSD from Vietnam, years of shooting meth, years of using people and going through relationships just like people were disposeable...................I had my drivers liscense revoked for ten years, and had to ride a bicycle everywhere I went.

I had an aunt that was in a nursing home and I started going by to see her. Soon I got to know many of the people that resided there. For the next four years (until my aunt died) I went by the nursing home almost everyday. Sometimes I would read to the elderly who could not see well enough to read. Sometimes we would sing gospel songs, some just enjoyed having someone to talk too. I discovered that no matter how depressed I was, I never left the nursing home bummed.

Jesus said the greatest among you will be servant to all........that's the bottom line my friend...........toad

Hope · 10-19-2006, 11:27 AM

Wow, thanks for the amazing support. I am taking all of these messages to heart.

I have been suffering from a deep depression. I am probably at the lowest point now but I am looking up to God for the strength and to others for support.

I had someone pray for my deliverance from all the spirits of bondage that held me captive and I can tell you-- I feel so free right now! Just like Jesus set the captives free, he has freed me. Jesus came upon me and touched my soul and restored me. I am filled with his strength and I know God will use my experiences to help others one day and for his glory.

God is the author and finisher and he knew that this day I would be delievered. I know God is with me and I'm not alone.

This change right now is only though the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ because I was so deeply lost in pain last night.

Daily, I read my recovery Bible and pray for a growing relationship with Christ. I know that I have a long way to go but I feel so hopeful as to what the Lord will use me for to serve his purpose on this earth.

My heart belongs to Jesus and the enemy cannot take that away from me. I will be alright because I'm God's precious child.

***cmc*** · 10-19-2006, 01:09 PM

Quote:

My heart belongs to Jesus and the enemy cannot take that away from me. I will be alright because I'm God's precious child.

Thanks for sharing how things worked out for you... it will be an encouragement to many others!
I am so happy for you that you found relief from the sadness!
Thanks and the glory be to God!

Hope · 10-21-2006, 08:11 PM

As I studied the Word of God today, I felt stronger. The strength of the Almighty God wrapped around me and I was able to reach out and give encouragement to someone else who needed it. I want God to use me to work in the lives of others. What a blessing! I thank God for what he is doing in my life right now. I can tell something is happening. I don't know what it is yet but I can rest assured that God's promises never come back void. God is at work in my life revealing his will.

**best** · 10-21-2006, 09:30 PM

Cheryl,

If your depression ever comes back...remember your above post and the joy of the moment. Remember what brought the joy...reading God's word and helping another. You now know how to gather that joy every time.
You are a wonderful child of the Savior.

angelgirl · 10-24-2006, 12:25 AM

Hey Hope,,

Thinking of you, and praying for you!!

Love and Prayers,

Becky

10-18-2006, 06:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
Hope Getting Better All The Time Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Recovering Posts: 3,289	It's over for me I can't do this. I can't do anything. Life is too much for me. I am not strong. I can't find my way back to myself.

10-18-2006, 06:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
best Don't get undies in a bunch Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: South Shore MA Posts: 7,184	Cheryl You need to reach out. I can't do it either. I need to reach out. By my own strength I can't do so many things. With the help of others and the strength that the Lord gives when I ask...I can do so much. You are not alone. Reach for the help and support outside of yourself. __________________ * I asked God to spare me pain. God said "No", Suffering draws you apart from worldly cares and brings you closer to me. Recovery Related Acronym B. E. S. T. = Been Enjoying Sobriety Today?

10-18-2006, 07:06 PM	#3 (permalink)
MNGirlyGirl Good Clean Fun!! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Plymouth, MN Posts: 938	You are not alone. God is with you. You need to let Him take care of you. What has gotten you so dispondent? Kathy __________________ -- The good news is that your feelings come back...The bad news is that your feelings come back.

10-18-2006, 09:12 PM	#5 (permalink)
sugarssweetpea Growing, Learning, Living Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Vacationing on earth Posts: 837	I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. ~ Phillipians 4:13 God does not give us more than we can handle. I believe that to be true. I believe that He sometimes lets us go through things to bring us closer to Him. He wants us to give Him EVERYTHING. For it is when we are weak, He is strong. I know that things can get really rough, Cheryl, I know. It is then that we really need to pray. Turn to God. Turn to us. Turn to anyone close to you for support. Do not give up. We are here for you. But most of all, God is here for you. I do believe He Himself said "I will never leave you nor forsake you." I believe that to be true. I love you & am praying for you. May God place a hedge of protection around you. May you feel His presence & comfort & peace. God Bless you. __________________ But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness and all these things will be given to you as well. ~ Matthew 6:33 Sugarssweetpea

10-21-2006, 09:30 PM	#11 (permalink)
best Don't get undies in a bunch Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: South Shore MA Posts: 7,184	Cheryl, If your depression ever comes back...remember your above post and the joy of the moment. Remember what brought the joy...reading God's word and helping another. You now know how to gather that joy every time. You are a wonderful child of the Savior. __________________ * I asked God to spare me pain. God said "No", Suffering draws you apart from worldly cares and brings you closer to me. Recovery Related Acronym B. E. S. T. = Been Enjoying Sobriety Today?

10-18-2006, 08:19 PM	#4 (permalink)
Grasshopper Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Green,green grass of home Posts: 602	I cant. God can I will let Him. Let go and let God work His miracles in you. Remember who you are in Christ.For only He can renew your mind,and heart. My prayers for your healing,. Why Lord in my most troublesome time would You leave me,for during these times is when i see only one set of footprints,in the sand? And the Lord replied,My precious child.I love you and i would never leave you.During your times of trial and suffering,when you see only one set of footprints, it was then that I carried you.

10-18-2006, 09:21 PM	#6 (permalink)
*cmc* Community Greeter Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: FL Posts: 9,994	Cheryl, Was there something that happened to get you feeling this way? If so- please find someone you can share it with. We were never meant to bear our burdens alone. We are a body- as believers and within the programs there is a fellowship as well. Please try to take to heart all that others have shared with you... I understand how it feels to be so discouraged. It happens to alot of us. I would never want to minimize how you are feeling right now..but want you to think on how big our God is... He is all powerful too. He loves you so tenderly and is there to pick you up... as you are. Just as you are feeling so down. Please take heart- look up to Him. He will never leave you or forsake you. Never. hugs, cmc

10-19-2006, 11:27 AM	#8 (permalink)
Hope Getting Better All The Time Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Recovering Posts: 3,289	Wow, thanks for the amazing support. I am taking all of these messages to heart. I have been suffering from a deep depression. I am probably at the lowest point now but I am looking up to God for the strength and to others for support. I had someone pray for my deliverance from all the spirits of bondage that held me captive and I can tell you-- I feel so free right now! Just like Jesus set the captives free, he has freed me. Jesus came upon me and touched my soul and restored me. I am filled with his strength and I know God will use my experiences to help others one day and for his glory. God is the author and finisher and he knew that this day I would be delievered. I know God is with me and I'm not alone. This change right now is only though the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ because I was so deeply lost in pain last night. Daily, I read my recovery Bible and pray for a growing relationship with Christ. I know that I have a long way to go but I feel so hopeful as to what the Lord will use me for to serve his purpose on this earth. My heart belongs to Jesus and the enemy cannot take that away from me. I will be alright because I'm God's precious child.

10-21-2006, 08:11 PM	#10 (permalink)
Hope Getting Better All The Time Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Recovering Posts: 3,289	As I studied the Word of God today, I felt stronger. The strength of the Almighty God wrapped around me and I was able to reach out and give encouragement to someone else who needed it. I want God to use me to work in the lives of others. What a blessing! I thank God for what he is doing in my life right now. I can tell something is happening. I don't know what it is yet but I can rest assured that God's promises never come back void. God is at work in my life revealing his will.

10-24-2006, 12:25 AM	#12 (permalink)
angelgirl You're never alone!! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 2,195	Hey Hope,, Thinking of you, and praying for you!! Love and Prayers, Becky __________________ ™ Don't tell God how BIG your addiction is, tell your addiction, how BIG our GOD is!! Jesus is our teacher and he is our Savior, who takes our prayers and makes them his own.

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