OVERWHELMED!!!!!!!!!!!!
 

I know this is a little off in left field somewhere, but is there someone else out there that feels like they want to SCREAM THEIR FREAKIN' HEAD OFF?!

Honestly, I'm a full time student, I work 30+ hours a week and I basically don't have a life!!!!!! I hate to serve wine(whine) with dinner and complain endlessly. But I'm frustrated, I don't even have time for any local lobbying or school activities and a very close family member is very sick.

All that I ask is that someone pray for me and share something positive because everything around me seems to be crumbling. Sorry for venting, but do you understand where I'm coming from?



[This message has been edited by Ania (edited August 06, 2001).]

Feeling both of you, sisters! But I remembered this morning that I'm not where/who I want to be, but I ain't where/who I used to be! Praise God Almighty!

Try singing this song (if you know it) when all seems to trouble you:

"Woke up this mornin' with my mind...stayed on Jesus...woke up this mornin' with my mind...stayed on Jesus...woke up this mornin' with my mind...stayed on Jesus...Allelu...Allelu...Alleluuuuuuuujah!"

*humming song* "stayed on Jesus, woke up this morning with my mind, stayed on Jesus" ahh now back to work http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/smile.gif

Feeling all of you http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/smile.gif. I am in my 3rd year of Law School, work 20 hours a week, extern 20 hours a week, have a trial to prepare for, (It's Nov 21), have the Multiple Professional Responsibilities Exam to prepare for (It's Nov 10. and something that I have to pass, along with the Bar to Practice). Not to mention, the job search, etc., etc. However, God is with me daily and is the reason I am able to do all things.....Therefore, I know I will make it, God has not let me down yet and I don't expect that to ever happen. http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/smile.gif Good day ladies..+

I'm glad it's not just ME!!!!
Ladies, one of the things that I try to remember in trying times is that He does not put more on you than you can bear!! Remember that God allows trials and tribulations to come into your life for a reason. The test is so we can have a testimony!! I believe that when we come out of the fire unscathed (sp?) (like the Hebrew boys) we must praise Him, but we must also praise Him before we go in the fire and while we are in the fire (like the Hebrew boys!) That's how we know we have the victory!!! (Daniel 16)

So....I thank Him right now for my job; it doesn't pay enough and my boss has issues, but I know He is showing me that I need to lean not on my own understanding!! (Proverbs 3:5)

I thank him for my adjustable rate morgage..that just went up 1/2 a % point. This is just an opportunity for him to show that He will supply all of my needs from his riches in glory! (Phillipians 4:19)

Like LadyAKA I praise him for ALL things!! http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/smile.gif http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/smile.gif

Thank you Ladies!! That really made me feel better!!

You got that right! Remember that our faith gets us through these things, not around them!

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[This message has been edited by AKAtude (edited October 26, 2000).]

I am starting to feel better, not because misery loves company ;-) but because Yall have said all the right things at the right time. My God, and your God is great!!!

Thank you Eclipse for giving me a new way, a better way to look at testimonies .... Oh I am happy praising him, can't wait till I get in my car to pop in my Kirk Franklin and sing at the top of my lungs!!!!! Hallelujah!!!!!

AMEN, AMEN, AMEN!

YESTERDAY AT THE SISTERLY FORUM I HAD TO POST A PRAYER! IT WAS ONE OF THOSE DAYS SORORS AND SFS...

THANK YOU LORD FOR EVERYTHING...ALL PRAISES,HONOR, AND GLORY GO TO YOU, GOD!

HAVE A GOOD WEEKEND!

Right now I am going through soooooo much. I just wondered if any of you have ever felt a strain on your relationship with God. With everything that I have been going through....I mean, I have to watch my mother who has always been a devout Christian, never missed church, never even tasted alcohol, never uttered a curse word,etc, die of Cancer. And it just keeps getting worse and worse. I can not understand how....lets just say that God and I are just not the best of friends right now. Have any of you ever experienced this?

I went thru the same experience 2 yrs. ago. I'm telling you that I had to question HIM too b/c my Mom had lung cancer and she didn't smoke. But when I tell you that HE will give you peace (and strength)that surpasses all understanding, I mean it--HE will.

Please just keep trusting and believing in HIM and HIS word. Also read Psalms 27--the entire chapter. I am a living witness that HE will help thru this.

I bet, right now, you are doing things for your Mom that you thought you would never do. Well, that's God helping you and giving you strength to take care of her like you are.

Although it may not seem like it now, HE does love you and your Mom.

That is SO true!

PLEASE HANG IN THERE! PRAY, PRAY, TRUST, TRUST, AND TRUST AND BELIEVE AND BELIEVE!

I HAVE BEEN THERE TOO, THOUGH I WAS A LITTLE GIRL. HOWEVER, YOU MUST CONTINUE, NO MATTER HOW HARD IT SEEMS OR GETS, YOU MUST HOLD TO GOD'S UNCHANGING HAND. YOU MUST! IF YOU DON'T, THEN THE DEVIL WILL WIN!

THANK HIM FOR EVERYTHING (GOOD OR BAD) THAT HE HAS BROUGHT YOUR WAY. EVERYTHING YOU EXPERIENCE IS FOR A REASON.

LAST SUNDAY, OUR MINISTER EXPOUNDED ON GOD'S WILL FOR US:
1. SAVED
2. SANCTIFIED
3. SUFFER
4. SPIRIT-FILLED
5. SUBMISSIVE
6. SERVING

SO, KEEP THIS IN MIND AND REMEMBER TO...
LET GO AND LET GOD!

YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ARE IN MY PRAYERS!

I literally had chills reading all of your posts.

Lady Aka, Your right, I do need to be thankful that I woke up this morning and I need to realize that I could be worse off. Thank god I have my sanity, emotions, and that I'm not physically disabled, or close to death because of some terrible disease.

Discogoddess, I don't know that song but I'm singing it anyway.

Lilbit, Keep up the good work! Work it out Ms. Soon To Be Lawyer. I'm seriously considering law school myself, what shool do you attend? Do you have any tips for this undergrand seriously considering law school? Keep it going, your almost there!

Eclipse and Akatude, Yes, I do need to be strong and keep the faith through the hardest nights so that I will be able to testify.

I hate to sound like I was miserable person and I didn't want it to spread misery, but I'm glad I posted how I felt. I would have never done this face to face with anyone. But after reading your posts, I feel so strong and remotivated. Thanks!

Since this post is about being overwhelmed let me put my two cents in.

I'm working for a company that makes millions a year, but they don't want to pay me for what I'm worth. I know we all can relate to that.....but ain't God good.

My father is very ill and we will have to admit him to a nursing home...but ain't God good.

My mom was almost killed last week by a careless truck driver (18 wheeler) carrying a full load of equipment. He hit my mother head on. My mother is with me and doing fine.....God sure is good.

I'm writing three papers to prepare for my interview for grad school....but ain't God good.

I'm also studying for my MAT and I'm feeling overwhelmed about all the things that are happening at one time in my life....but ain't God good.

To all my sisters, we all have trying things to test our faith throughout this journey. Sometimes we wonder, well I know I do, why is life so hard, why do I have to go through so many trying times? You have to go through some thangs to get to some thangs. God won't put more on you than you can bear, even if you think otherwise. I'll pray for all my sisters and please send a prayer up for me. When praises go up, blessings come down. Here's a poem a friend of mine sent to me. It's amazing how messages come right on time. I really needed this message this week and now God is using me as a tool to pass this message along to all of you. I hope this is inspirational to everyone going through something in their lives. Peace and blessings be unto you.

Believe in Yourself

Every day
I look around me
and see people
who have problems
far greater than mine.
Yet they confront life
with a courageous and honest
determination within themselves.
It makes me stop and realize
how small my worries are in comparison
and how I should try that much harder
to be happy, tolerant understanding, and caring towards others.
It encourages me to believe
in my own abilities but most of all,
to be thankful for all I have
everyday of my life.

In my life,
I will not try to predict events
before they have happened
or cast final judgments on situations
that are ongoing in my life.
I have learned that at any given moment
a smile can change one's direction,
and who is to know when a smile will come your way.

Author Unknown To Me



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Oh my, I just had to respond. This post was right on time. A friend sent me this poem and I pray that it helps someone today. Mya God Bless. It reads...

I woke up this morning
and knew that today,
The sun would not be shining
and the clouds would be gray.

As I stepped outside,
rain fell upon my head.
My car wouldn't start
so I walked to school instead.

I forgot all of my assignments
I failed all of my tests.
I dropped my head in disgust
and asked the Lord for
one request.

"Lord, why is it that
things won't go my way?"
He gently replied,
"Dear child it is because
you didn't thank me yesterday.

I woke you up and enabled
you to see the sun again.
I gave you shelter,
protected your family, and even let
you make a new friend.

I blessed you far
greater than I ever had before.
But you were too busy
to thank me once more.

You didn't feel sick
because I maintained your health.
You had money in your pocket
because I maintained your wealth.

You had shoes on your feet
and clothes to wear, too.
You had plenty of food to eat,
and what did you do?

You ignored me and went
about your tasks.
But when you wanted something
you never hesitated to ask.

I was there when you needed me
and that wasn't too long ago.
But when things started going your way,
it was me you did not know.

As if that weren't enough,
I provided your favorite luxuries.
This was something I didn't have
to do-they weren't even necessities.

And when it was time to get on your
knees and show your gratitude,
You decided that after such a
fulfilling day, you weren't in the mood.

So I decided to
give you just a little test.
To show you how it would feel
to stop being blessed."

I began to realize what
the Lord was saying.
And when I got home, I fell
to my knees and started praying.

He said, "My child, you have
learned and you know I do forgive.
But remember to remember this day
as long as you shall live.

I love filling your life with joy,
and your pain I'll alleviate it.
But just a simple thank you
would show how much you
appreciate it."

Pass this on to everyone
you pray the Lord will bless.
There are no catches or
rules just this simple test.

Author Unknown

Mizzkes,


Yes, people feel that way sometimes.
When my daughter was born, I counted fingers and toes, and everything was perfect. Any mother will tell you that the health of her child is her health.

When my daughter was 3 months old, I got a letter in the mail, telling me that my daughter had a chronic illness.

YOU DON'T HEAR ME, THOUGH. I GOT A LETTER IN THE MAIL. Nobody had the decency to call me into an office, or counsel my husband and I about the situation, just a cold, heartless letter.

I prayed for weeks on end while I waited for the results of the retest to come back. While I was praying, GOD told me that everything would be all right. I took that to mean that her results would come back negative. They didn't.

I was inconsolable. I not only thought that GOD had abandoned me, I thought HE had lied to me. I told GOD "to his face", that I still loved HIM, but I was mad at HIM, and I wasn't his friend. I still went to church, but felt.....nothing.

After about 8 months of being mad with GOD, I saw a special on 20/20 about a little boy who suffered from up to 100 seizures a day. My daughter has never had anything more serious than a common cold. I dropped to my knees and praised GOD. As the preacher says "IF I HAD 1000 TONGUES, I COULDN'T HAVE PRAISED HIM ENOUGH." It was a spiritual rebirth. GOD was right, everything was and still is okay.

1) Stay open and receptive
2) Rebuke the enemy at all his many turns
3) Put on your full spiritual armor
4) Be ready to fight the "GOOD FIGHT"

And rest assured that GOD will show you the way that HE wants you to deal with the circumstances in your life.


Miss. Mocha