Good morning, Ladies! Sounds like you're as up for a series on prayer as I am, so I'm thinking we'll go for it. More on that below to get us started.
Just a point of clarification: I didn't mean a series OR a blog retreat, I meant both! However, I'm gathering that a whole weekend is more than most of you can manage, so what do you say we culminate with one two-hour "party". I've listed some dates here for you to choose from so I'll know when the most people are available. Choosing a date doesn't commit you to being there, just so you know.
Friday, August 3 4:00-6:00 p.m. Central U.S. time
Saturday, August 4 8:00-10:00 a.m. Central U.S. Time
Friday, August 10 4:00-6:00 p.m. Central U.S. Time
Saturday, August 11 8:00-10:00 a.m. Central U.S. Time
Friday, August 24 8:00 - 10:00 a.m. Central U.S. Time
Saturday, August 25 8:00-10:00 a.m. Central U.S. TIme
As for those two gorgeous women who appeared in yesterday's picture: that's our own SARAH ELIZABETH and NICOLE. Nicole and her family were on a road trip in June and they stayed at one point just about two hours from where Sarah Elizabeth lives. They were able to meet up IN PERSON! How cool is that?
I have another announcement as well: our own KATIE has won first place ($1000!) in an essay contest. Seriously. I'm thinking she needs an inbox full of congratulations. Way to GO, Katie!
If there's any other exciting news you'd like for me to share on our blog, please feel free to email me and I'll get it on here. You can always share news in a comment, of course, but not everybody reads all the comments, so BIG news definitely needs to be mentioned in the post.
Okay, to begin our series on prayer, I'd like to start by having you share your biggset issues with trying to talk to God. Is it a matter of having or making the time? Not having a private space to really go deep? Not actually knowing how to start or maintain the conversation? Feeling too distant from God to even begin? Anything else? Be as honest as you always are. We're not a judging community, and if you have an issue it's safe to say somebody else has that same one. Knowing exactly what you're struggling with will help me shape our series. If you have ways of praying that really work for you, save those for when I call for them -- and I definitely will.
I'd also love for you, in your next quiet time, to carefully consider this verse as a prayer.
"He (Jesus) was praying in a certain place, and after he had finished, one of his disciples said to him, 'Lord, teach us to pray.'"
Luke 11:1 (NRSV)
We'll chat about that in our next post -- on Monday.
Now I'm going to do something I almost never do -- I'm recommending a song to you. It's just something you might want to download and listen to as we enter this time together. It's not a requirement -- you'll still get a great deal out of the series if you don't. But the more I listen to it, the more I think of you all. The song?
"Deep Calling Deep" by Margaret Becker
I found it on the album Very Best of Margaret Becker, so obviously it's on an earlier one as well.
We're being called to prayer, Ladies. I'm honored to be answering that call with you.
Blessings,
Nancy Rue
Ok, for the party, I'm pretty flexible, as long as it's not one of those last 2 dates, the 24th and 25th. Other then that, as far as I know I'll be able to be around.
As for my biggest struggle, I definatly struggle a lot with not having words. It usually goes something like "Here, God, you see this mess in my heart, take it and do something with it."
And, for me, being a very wordy person, that doesn't always work so well.
Posted by: Alisha | 07/12/2012 at 11:46 AM
I definitely couldn't do the last two dates. I might be able to do any of the others, but the morning times would be best for me. Congratulations Katie! That's amazing :D My biggest problem with prayer...I can never seem to find the words I want to say. I also tend to get really distracted and sometimes feel like I'm just not good enough to go to God.
Posted by: Melody | 07/12/2012 at 01:44 PM
I'd like to have the party on the 25th. I can go any of those days though. The only reason I picked the 25th is because it's the day before my birthday. My biggest problem with praying is that I'm VERY impatient. I like answers to pop down in front of my face instantly. And just like Alisha, I usually say something like, "You know what you're doing. You know how to fix me. Can you do it please?" and not say anything besides that.
Posted by: Caitlin | 07/12/2012 at 02:25 PM
CONGRATULATIONS KATIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D I am so happy for you! That must be so exciting!!!!! :D :D :D
As for the dates, I'll have to check my schedule and comment again later.
Well, generally while praying I get really distracted. Sometimes I pray out loud so my mind doesn't wander off to some distant planet, but it still does and then after a while I realize I'm talking out loud about completely different topics and not to God at all and technically talking to myself. :P lol. Which is embarrasing if anybody happens to walk past my room and hear me. But when something really really serious or important or tramatic or tragic happens, and I really need to talk to God and pray really hard, I don't get distracted but I think I become sort of demanding and impatient. I forget sometimes how big God is and I just can't command Him to do stuff. :P I have to remember that He knows what He's doing even though it makes NO SENSE to me. But I think my main struggle is impatience, I just wanna say a simple line like, "God, please set me free..." and then He hits a button, and magically, Yay I'm free! :D ...I doubt that would happen, but in my mind I think that's how I sorta want it to happen. As silly as it might sound. :P I just want everything to be okay and for me to stop being so sad and such a slave to sin RIGHT NOW. And I've been basically begging God to just, idk, set me free or something for months and it really seemed like He wasn't doing anything. Like He just forgot about me. But I know He didn't. And that's another thing I sorta struggle with, is doubt. I doubt sometimes if He's really listening. If He's really there. If He still wants and loves me. Or maybe He thinks I'm so awful and He just wants to strike me dead. Idk. :P Well He probly wouldn't do that. He gracious and loving. :) But sometimes when I'm doubting Him, I forget that.
Sorry I gtg, we have company coming over from the other side of the nation who are gonna be here, like, now or soon. Ttyl girlys! love ya!
~joy
Posted by: Joy ;D | 07/12/2012 at 06:50 PM
Congrats Katie!!! That is SO darn cool! ;D
I guess my biggest problem is letting God talk back or not hearing him talk back that makes it harder to pray. Or maybe it's because I don't know what to say because I have SO much to say that I dont know where to start, get overwhelmed and just don't... Also train of thought takes over and I start thinking on something else...Hope that makes sense. :)
I actually do have some really great news that I'm SILL phsyced about- getting moved up levels in my dance (lol sorry I keep saying it, but I thought I'd answer Mrs Rue's call for great news lol).
ALSO, remember my friend who wants to read the Bible? Well, she has a friend who is a Christian too and we're reading the MSG together... I have grown to love this friend too- she's really cool and strong as a Christian. I'm just so happy about my best friend's interest and the love and support of the other friend.
Posted by: kate s | 07/12/2012 at 08:17 PM
Sarah Elizabeth and Nicole, you two are gorgeous!
Katie, great job and congratulations!
Any of those dates work for me. I do like the later timed ones, though because I might not be all the awake at nine (in my time zone) in the morning. LOL!
Just so you know, my grandma is doing slightly better. My mom is on the road home right now. Thank you all for your prayers.
Ilylwsbwa
Laura
Posted by: ***LAURAJANE*** | 07/12/2012 at 09:59 PM
Sarah Elizabeth and Nicole, how lucky (and absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!) are you two? Can't wait for us to all meet in Heaven one day :)
Katie, CONGRATULATIONS!!! That is seriously incredible girl, way to go! :)
Laura, glad to hear that everyone is safe and okay, prayers are still with your family <3
And Kate S, congrats on moving up levels in dance!! That must be so exciting, keep up the good work! :)
So I for sure couldn't do the party August 3rd and 4th, but I'm good for any of the other days - and the mornings would be best for me.
Aaaaand (*gasp for air*) now for the meat of this comment. I think my biggest issue with trying to talk to God is also along the lines of not knowing what to say. I've been a Christian my whole life, and I've been to lots of summer camps, talks, etc. etc. where people talk about their conversion to God or how they became stronger in their faith. I've heard so many people talk about their prayers of surrender; I've read the prayers of the people in the Bible; I've listened to the prayers of youth ministers and adults and saints far holier than I can imagine myself ever being, and often times, I'm afraid that words are being put into my mouth. It's like, I'll be in the middle of talking to God, and all of a sudden think, "Wait a second. This actually totally isn't what I'm thinking/going through right now," and I'll realize that I'm kind of just re-phrasing what I've started to think of as the "right" way to pray. And it's frustrating, because how can I build a relationship with God when it's not even ME talking to Him? But then on the flip side, I sometimes get intimidated about prayer. It's like, the concept of God is so perfect and powerful and mighty, and I'm just this little 15-year-old girl with high school issues. Doesn't God have way bigger fish to fry than what college I'm gonna go to? Shouldn't I be praying for the poor and orphans and aborted babies of the world instead? How would I ever have time to pray all these prayers that need to be said for all these issues in this world? And then a lot of times, I feel like I'm not reverent enough, not focused enough, not faithful enough when I talk to God, and I'm afraid that He won't appreciate my far-from-ideal prayers and that He'll somehow be offended by my failure to reach this standard I've set up in my head. I know, I sound rambly and ridiculous, but this is really what goes on in my heart.
So I'll be doing my best to pray for all of you girls about... prayer... haha, it sounds like such a strange concept. :) Love you all!
Love and Blessings,
*Rachel*
Posted by: *Rachel* | 07/13/2012 at 03:14 PM
Well done Katie!
I don't know about the dates, but I think the first two would be the best.
As for prayer, sometimes it feels like God isn't listening and I get really frustrated.
Posted by: Miriam | 07/13/2012 at 04:27 PM
sorry!!! I was at camp this past week and was cut off from cell phones, computers, ipods, etc.
Sarah Elizabeth and Nicole; THAT IS SOOO TOTALLY AWESOME!!!!! you both are such pretty ladies!!!!
I think the hardest thing for me praying with God is, like Miriam, i too feel like he isn't listening sometimes. Like I feel called to go on a missions trip to Nepal. I started getting the feeling awhile ago and its always kind of been in the back of my mind and I found a ministry that takes students on missions trips its called http://reignministries.org and it costs about 9,000 dollars to go on a missions trip to Nepal. thats a lot of money. i'm 13. I can't legally get a job and i get $20 a month from my parents and i babysit on tuesdays. I feel like if God wants me to go he'll make a way, BUT (heres where the point of my story comes in) how can i KNOW if he wants me to go or not when I can never hear him? I've prayed about this and my parents aren't sure about the cost too so is that him telling me i shouldn't go? Or is it him saying push hard and earn the money and SAVE SAVE SAVE!!!???
anyway, after i've rambled on about that
Katie: CONGRATS GIRL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i think that is soooo cool that you WON an essay contest!!!!
and as for the dates they work for me!
Kiss Kiss,
Kam
Posted by: Kamilah | 07/13/2012 at 05:10 PM
OOPS!! Sorry ladies i got the price wrong, i added the total, anyway its $4,515 instead of the $9,000 i mentioned earlier... that makes a big difference!! Anyway sorry!
Posted by: Kamilah | 07/13/2012 at 07:05 PM
Congrats to Katie for winning and to Kate for getting moved up in dance!! :D
The only blog party times listed that work for me are the 24th and 25th...I know my schedule's going to be tight around that time since I'll be doing a musical theater camp in addition to it being tech week/opening night of a show I'm working on which means I'll be at the theater between 4 and 6 hours every week night, plus 9 or 10 hours per day over the weekends...I hope I don't miss it, the last tween blog party I was at was a lot of fun. :P just out of curiosity, what exactly is a blog retreat? Sounds different than a blog party ;)
Praying for all of you, but especially for Sarah Elizabeth and Alisha. <3
Posted by: Abby:) | 07/14/2012 at 09:36 AM
Congrats Katie!! That is so epic. :3 To the party thing, any of the dates work for me. Now for the prayer issue. This part is gonna be REALLY hard for me, because I'm going to share something with you all that I have told very few people. Here goes...
My name is Destini and I am cutter.
I hate that word. Cutter. But that is what I have done. I am so ashamed of it that I make duct tape bracelets to wear on my wrists to hide the scars. My secrete was revealed to my parents recently and that was extremely hard. I still don't think they quite understand. I think they wonder why someone would resort to something like that, but for me, it helped. Or at least I thought it did. I am not completely delivered from it yet, I still have terrible moments where I fail. The worst part is, I have heard people say that you can never truly be close to God unless you give everything to Him. I can't seem to able to fully disconnect from it. That is why God feels so distant. I still talk to Him, but I just can't FEEL Him. When I want to raise my hands in church, I am hesitant because if people see the tape, they might know my secrete. This is my deepest darkest secrete. Mrs Rue, you said that you all won't judge on here, and that is the reason I am sharing this. So, that is how I feel about prayer. Sorry this was so long. Also, you are one of my role models Mrs. Rue. That is another reason I trust you enough to tell you this.
Posted by: Destini4Told | 07/14/2012 at 12:35 PM
Destini4told, you are really brave for sharing that here, I'm glad you trust us girls enough to tell us that. I will be praying for you. Just know, you're not alone. I've struggled with self-injury too and I know how hard it is to overcome. My heart is breaking for you right now. If you ever want to talk, I can give you my email address. But, don't label yourself a cutter, you are so much more then that. You are God's daughter, you are special. I've always just found that label detrimental to my recovery. I still am tempted to call myself that and think that's a all I'll ever be, but it isn't true. Anyways, Love you girlie and I really am praying for you! <3
Posted by: Therese | 07/14/2012 at 03:24 PM
Destini, I just want to tell you that God cares and Loves about you sooooo much you can't even imagine it!! he doesn't care weather you told a little lie or if he cut yourself. All things are measured the same to him. You can sooo still be close to him! Sorrow comes in the night but JOY comes in the morning!!!!
I know for a FACT he still loves you and i know i still love you too!
Posted by: Kamilah | 07/14/2012 at 03:28 PM
@ Destini4told- Oh don't worry about a thing, girlie! We are SO not judging you! Can I tell you a secret? I used to be a germaphobe (If that's how you spell it!). I was afraid of every single thing! I washed my hands a bajillion times, and I hardly ever touched anything! I was a HUGE worry-wort. I wouldn't even pet my beloved pet turtle, and I was even afraid to use the bathroom. THAT'S how bad it was. I used to have to take medicine for it, and I had to see a Doctor a lot about the problem. I think it was O.C.D., or something like that. Anyways, I had it for like three or four long, long years. It was only two years ago when I finally got out of it. But listen to me, Destini. I got out of it! I GREW out of it, actually. And it'll happen to you, too! So don't freak out or anything. God will totally take care of everything! Just like He took care of me in my strange situation! I'll definitely be praying for you!
About the subject... Wow! The biggest issue of talking to God. Hurmmm... I would say boredom, or even wanting to do my own thing. When the TV's blaring and I hear that my favorite show is playing, but I'm in the middle of my devotion, I rush it up. Like: "ThankyouGodfortodaynoreallyitwasgreatbewithallmyunsavedfamilymembersandum...bewiththem. Yeah. Love ya! Bye!"
I've been trying to go into the bathroom in the dark and pray in there, but even in there distractions get to me. "Hmm... I wonder what I'm going to wear to Church tomorrow?" "Hey, is that a bug?" "Someone left the sink on." "Is the toilet running again?" etcetera!
By the way, @ Alisha- How is everything going? I've been praying for you, girl! About your brain. I hope everything's going alright. We prayed for you in Youth the other night.
I guess that's all I have to say--er, write.
##Snappy##
Posted by: Snappy | 07/14/2012 at 08:39 PM
Snappy - awe thanks! It's a rough place to be, where i am. I know what's wrong, but I still have to wait for the doctor to sign that piece of paper and make it official. there's a lot of emotions going on inside me. Thanks for praying, I really appreciate it!
Destini4told - I know what you're going through. One part that stuck out to me was when you said you feel so distant from God because you cut and you need to surrender everything to Him (Or something like that.) I know what that's like, trust me, but I also know God loves you and is there for you regardless of whether or not you struggle with self injury. And sometimes it's not whether or not you feel Him there, it's about what you know in your heart. Sometimes you can feel God there, and that feeling is amazing, but just because you can't feel him doesn't mean he's not there. look at how many times in the Bible that David (and many others) cried out to God and begged Him to take notice. And God never once deserted them. He was still there, watching His children cry out to Him. And He's not leaving you either, regardless of whether or not you struggle with self injury, or whatever! I've also dealt with self injury, i had an eating disorder once upon a time, and right now i'm facing one of the hardest times of my life, I get it. We're here for you!
Posted by: Alisha | 07/14/2012 at 09:10 PM
Abby: In the past our blog retreats have been over a weekend and we had several times where we were on at the same time. We talked about the subject and anything else that came up. We also had contests and stuff like that. I think the only different between a party and a retreat is that the retreat is longer. And obviously since this is the teen blog it's a bit more mature than the tweens one :)
Destini4told: You are not a cutter. That word does not and cannot define you. You are a loved, cherished, special child of God. You were made in God's image and before you were even born God knew what you were going to go through and he has a a plan for you. I understand feeling unworthy and distant from God. I went through a time where I was really depressed and got very close to cutting. The thing is, God is just as close to you as he was before. We won't always feel God's presence, but he's always there. It's like when you go away to a camp and feel so spiritual for awhile, but then when you get home and real life starts and you aren't focused on God every moment he feels more distant. I know this from experience, no matter how you feel, God's still there and still loves you. Also, I know you said you told your parents, but please make sure you're getting them help you need, whether that be counseling or just regularly talking to a trusted adult. This might be hard if your parents don't get it, but I promise it'll help. When I was depressed I knew I needed and wanted a counselor, but my mom wasn't the most supportive and didn't believe me when I first told her. No matter what, I'm praying for you. I'm glad you trust us all enough to share something like this. Last thing, do you have Mrs. Rue's email? Its nnrue@att.net
Posted by: Melody | 07/15/2012 at 08:29 AM
Hi everyone,
I just turned 13 today :D!
I will be officially "joining" the teen blog, tomorrow though.
Thanks,
BG
Posted by: Brownie Girl | 07/15/2012 at 11:57 AM
Thanks Melody that sounds fun :) Welcome BG!!!! :D
Posted by: Abby:) | 07/15/2012 at 01:46 PM
Welcome, Brownie Girl! O_O And happy birthday, too.
@ Alisha- You're very welcome! I hope everything works out! It will, of course. All to the Glory of God, right? :)
@ Prayer- I'm taking the role as Madi, a character in our VBS skits. And... I'm really nervous about it. Just this morning we did the Publicity skit. It was short.... And everyone said I did good (all except my brother). But tonight I have half a dozen more lines to memorize, and although I've gone through them over and over and over again, it's like when I get on stage, my mind goes *blank!* So, if you could just pray for me to have to courage and strength to go onstage and perform (not like it's a big Broadway thing, but still...) that would be great! Oh, and also for me to remember... It's not about me, but to give all the glory I receive for doing my part back to God. Sometimes I swallow up a little too much pride... heh heh!
Oop- I have to go rehearse! :)
Mehhh --> ~Snappy~
Posted by: Snappy:) | 07/15/2012 at 04:19 PM
To everyone who has shared encouraging words about my confession: I appreciate it so much. You gals are so sweet. I love you. Thanks. <3
Posted by: Destini4Told | 07/15/2012 at 04:20 PM
Hey everyone!! Sorry I haven't commented in a while. For the past week I was on a church trip in New York! (It was great!)
Sarah Elizabeth and Nicole, that is so cool that yall met!
Alisha, you are so strong and inspiring! You are in my prayers.
Destini, you are so brave to share that with us. I will keep you in my prayers.:) Know that God loves you SO much!
The retreat dates don't really matter to me, although I would like one during the day rather than the morning!
Thank you so much, everyone that prayed for my grandmother. It means so much! She is doing well now but is still tired. Keep praying because she has to have another surgery in a couple of weeks. I'll keep.you posted!
Katie, congratulations girl!! I'm so proud of you!
This prayer series is just what I need because I've been struggling with this here lately. I've just felt kinda distant from God, you know? I think its a matter with I dont know what to say. I've been saying prayers, but they're kind of rehearsed. I say just about the same thing every time. Sometimes I'll be in the middle of a prayer, and I'll think, is this really whats on my mind? Then other times I'll get distracted and start thinking about other,things when I should be completely focused on my conversation with God. I'll admit, sometimes when I'm taking a break from school (like summer now) I take a break from God. I know that's NO excuse because God never takes a break from me. He's always right by my side. I know God deserves SO much more than that though, so I'm changing that right now. I really hope to improve my prayer life with this series.
Love yall!
Posted by: Lexi | 07/16/2012 at 02:22 AM
Hey everyone!! Sorry I haven't commented in a while. For the past week I was on a church trip in New York! (It was great!)
Sarah Elizabeth and Nicole, that is so cool that yall met!
Alisha, you are so strong and inspiring! You are in my prayers.
Destini, you are so brave to share that with us. I will keep you in my prayers.:) Know that God loves you SO much!
The retreat dates don't really matter to me, although I would like one during the day rather than the morning!
Thank you so much, everyone that prayed for my grandmother. It means so much! She is doing well now but is still tired. Keep praying because she has to have another surgery in a couple of weeks. I'll keep.you posted!
Katie, congratulations girl!! I'm so proud of you!
This prayer series is just what I need because I've been struggling with this here lately. I've just felt kinda distant from God, you know? I think its a matter with I dont know what to say. I've been saying prayers, but they're kind of rehearsed. I say just about the same thing every time. Sometimes I'll be in the middle of a prayer, and I'll think, is this really whats on my mind? Then other times I'll get distracted and start thinking about other,things when I should be completely focused on my conversation with God. I'll admit, sometimes when I'm taking a break from school (like summer now) I take a break from God. I know that's NO excuse because God never takes a break from me. He's always right by my side. I know God deserves SO much more than that though, so I'm changing that right now. I really hope to improve my prayer life with this series.
Love yall!
Posted by: Lexi | 07/16/2012 at 02:22 AM
Hi! By the way, congratulations Katie! That is an awesome achievement, and one that I hope someday I will have.
So, about the party, I am pretty busy in August but I can do the first two, but I definitely can't do the last three. Now, my prayer issues... I'd have to say, distractions, not knowing what to say, not wanting to do it, not having time, and awkwardness with myself (I don't know :-)), really get to me.
I'm so happy to be back to the blog!
You all seem really really nice and I'm excited to get to know you!
Posted by: Riley | 07/16/2012 at 09:43 AM
Allright, now that I have read the party TIMES I see that I can only do the first date. As I said before, I am really busy in August! Also, I just read the comments posted, and Destiny, I will so be praying for you! And I encourage you to lift your hands high in church. Even if someone does notice, which I doubt they will, they wouldn't point it out, and even if they did, you shouldn't worry/care about it! You are a daughter and a Princess to God, and it shouldn't and DOESN'T matter what people think, all that should matter is what God thinks! I hope that helps. I'll definitely be praying for you! And don't worry about this blog, we are here to help you, not to judge you!
-Riley
Posted by: Riley | 07/16/2012 at 09:55 AM
OOPS! Sorry Destini I spelled your name wrong in the last comment! Sorry!
Posted by: Riley | 07/16/2012 at 09:56 AM
The 3rd, 24th, and 25th of August sound the best for me. Should be fun!!
One of my biggest issues with talking to God is the feeling of being so insignificant. I sometimes worry that my prayers sound trivial or disrespectful to Him. I mean, He's the creator of the universe, and here I am stumbling through a prayer with lot of "ums" and "could you help me out a little, here, God?"! And I hate praying about test grades and prom dates and all the little things that matter a lot to me but probably don't matter at all to Him. I feel a lot like Moses- un-eloquent and unworthy to be talking to Him about my silly problems.
Wow Destini, I can't even imagine what you must be going through. It was so brave of you to share that with us! I wish I could give you a big hug :) Praying for you, sister!! We love you!
Posted by: Katie | 07/16/2012 at 11:02 AM
Hey ladies! Thank you for all of the prayers. Today's really hard because it's my friend's birthday...exactly one week from when she went to be with the Lord. I'm definitely doing a lot better than I was a week ago but it's still hard. But knowing all of you were praying for my family, my friend's husband, and me, was such a blessing. Thanks for the encouragement!
Destini - Oh, girl, I'm praying for you!!! I don't know what to tell you but please know that your past is exactly that - your PAST. It's behind you. God loves you so much that He sent His own son to die so that you could have life. Even if you feel like you don't deserve that gift, God isn't going to give up on you. He's going to do everything He can to allow you to feel His love. Accept His love and grace and move forward. It's not how you start, it's how you finish that truly matters!
Lexi - I'm glad your grandmother is doing okay. Praying the surgery goes well! By the way, how's your mom doing?
Alisha - Praying, praying, praying! As I've mentioned before, I admire your strength. And God will always be right there to give you more. :)
As for the blog party dates, I usually work Saturday mornings from 6:30-3 and Fridays I work either morning or lunch... So I probably 4-6 on a Friday would be best for me.
Posted by: Sarah Elizabeth | 07/16/2012 at 11:58 AM
Total Congrats Katie!!!! Praying Praying Praying! :)
Posted by: Kindal | 07/16/2012 at 06:46 PM
Destini, that was very hard and brave of you to share. Just remember you are not alone, all of us here are here for you and God will never leave ur side. I know how u feel because I used to be a cutter too. :( I was sort of an "on-and-off" cutter, I first did it in June 2011 then stopped and then did it in January of this year then stopped and then in May and then stopped and then in June and then again in early july of this year, like 2 weeks ago. :P But then my doctor found out and now im getting help. :) I know how you feel but God is with u every step of the way, holding you and by HIS wounds you are HEALED! You'll so be in my prayers girl. Know that I love and care about you.
Welcome BG!
Praying for everyone else too!
~Joy
Posted by: Joy | 07/17/2012 at 04:41 PM