I don't know how many of you ladies keep up with the posts, but if anyone has time today please pray for the Gauthier family. They lost a loving grandfather/father yesterday only 56 years old.It was quite sudden and I know the family is hurting.

thanks!******************
Kris
God bless you and yours!
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Absolutely, I pray that they find peace and God smothers them with his grace at this time.

thanks, The mom called me this morn to tell me she'd come by to pay me...I said forget it...pay me whenever...take care of your family!

thanks for praying!******************
Kris
God bless you and yours!
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I can't help but ask for prayers for our family, my husband really needs a new job, this search is really wearing on him. My prayer is that his faith will grow through this, he really needs the blessing, he works so hard.


Thank you!

Annette

I will defnitely pray Annette. Is he working at all? Has it been a long time?******************
Kris
God bless you and yours!
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He was layed off last June, severance is over......we have a lot of famiy support, the position he got layed off from was a very high pressure position......very, very stressful, most likely the stress was from the company about to go into a lay off, but it would be nice to see him back in a company and position where he can thrive. Corporations keep moving their headquarters to different states states, and we have not wanted to relocate.....my husband's father just passed away, his mother is quite elderly, my dad isn't getting any younger, we really want to stay here and be there for them. We want our kids to have relationships with our parents, and they do.

I really do not want to burden anyone with what we are dealing with, God has been so faithful........but, my husband has been so downcast the past few days, this is not like him, the job search is really getting to him. Ever since he didn't get a position that he really wanted in December with a great company and his dad passed, he has struggled, but still done well. But, he is now feeling dejected. He is very good at what he does, it's hard to go from providing well for your family to needing help. I am honestly shocked at how low unemployment is capped, I thought it would somehow at least try to compare with a person's salary, I was wrong. Anyways, this is in God's hands, God's will be done here. We would love to be able to bless others, that would mean a lot.

It is truly hard to see your husband go through this...I know. Our jobs (calling?) right now is to pray for our husbands, and truly be their helper.
Having gone through (still are actually) similar situation....I can tell you that God is working in this as we speak ... or type
It has taken us 3 years to re-evaluate "What does being "blessed" look like" . It is not always a good job, insurance, going out to eat, a good car, or even being able to fix your old one. Being blessed is being a part of God's family. Our situations are just that....our situations. Doesn't make who you are, thats for sure. Hard going through it...but I will pray for peace and strenght for you both.
This is the Day that the Lord has made...let us rejoice and be glad in it !

Annette,

I"m so sorry for what you and your husband are going through. I'll pray for him to find a good job and more importantly that you will both have peace of mind and heart. Also that God will bring you both through this trial stronger and more sure of His love and care than you ever have been.

Denise

HW 301
CKSW (2008) 259
CKSW (Oct 2011) 288
CW 282.8
GW Not sure. I'll know when I get there.

AMEN and thank you

((HAPPY HUGS))

It's kind of funny, my husband made more money last year, than he has ever.....yet, the kids thought we had less money....and the trips to the ER from my husband having heart palpatations were scary, his heart was very stressed during his last position, he was so thrilled to accept the position, but not once did I ever feel peace over it once he was in the position, I was scared all year that I was going to lose him from his body not being able to handle the stress, part of me was relieved when he was laid off. I do see this time together as a gift, we definitely have enjoyed the time together, and my husband was able to be there when his dad fell, and during the recover process, and then he passed away a few months later, he has been able to be there a lot for his mom, and for us.

But we really need to be in a a financially more stable spot and to be on the giving end, we are so incredibly thankful for everything.

Here is the place to 'unburden' At least it makes you feel a little better. My husband is almost twice my age, and I remember when our kids were young he was out of work for a while. Very scary. He finally ended up changing jobs. I remember he found his current job on my birthday years ago...not easy for sure.

Take it one day at a time...

verse for today:

But you belong to God, my dear children. You have already won a victory over those people, because the Spirit who lives in you is greater than the spirit who lives in the world.
1 John 4:4


Sometimes we act as though we don't believe it. Truth is, faith is hard. It'S hard to step out not knowing what you're going to be stepping on....or in....

THank GOd! He is greater than anything else!

have a great day sisters!******************
Kris
God bless you and yours!
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I just never want anyone to feel burdened, and I just want to trust that when I unload, it is purely for me wanting to share with sisters a load for Christ, and I am so incredibly thankful that God is in the midst of us when we come together in his name.....I think that is why God has Christians fellowship.

Thank you for sharing Kris........my birthday is next month, you have no idea how badly I would love for my husband's next job to be offered before my birthday.

My husband and I started late but, caught up quickly in having a family. We married after age thirty.........and quickly had three children in less than four years. We did not sleep throught the night for about five of those years........he had to travel a lot of work, he had a home office, so when work was needed to be done, you bet we allow him to work anytime he needed too. Anyways, I can't help but believe that this time has been a gift from God. We are having time together and communicating about things (all positive) that I never knew were issues..........my husband actually wants more time with me, he wants to have a home office. I love having time with him, but I am learning to work with him, he can run circles around me in many areas, so it is a little intmidating. I am glad that my husband has been able to be with his dad, mom during this time, but it would be nice to not be so financially dependent on our parents, I do feel like a burden, and would like to be the ones blessing them, we appreciate them so much, but we want to bless them at this time.

Thank you so much for your prayers, my husband seems to be doing so much better, and we are back to communicating again.........I guess it was time to get the kids back to school.

Annette,

The Bible tells us that as Christians we are to bear one another's burdens so feel free to unburden yourself here. We are here to support and encourage each other.
I'm glad the Lord is using this time to bring you and your husband closer together.

I've been through some very serious trials, loss of job, prolonged illness to name a couple. I once told my pastor all the things I've been through and he said it!s a miracle I'm still alive. (he's the only person besides God who has heard it all.)

What I've learned is that God can be trusted in every situation no matter how bad it looks to us.
And he teaches us things through trials that we might have missed without them. You are already seeing ways in which the Lord has blessed you and your husband.

Maybe He's bringing you down this path to get you to a place of greater closeness to each other and to Him and to break your husband away from that stressful job to do something he will really enjoy.

Denise

ps: if you,re a stress eater like me-DON'T DO IT. it. Won't help him get a job faster!


HW 301
CKSW (2008) 259
CKSW (Oct 2011) 288
CW 282.8
GW Not sure. I'll know when I get there.

((HUGS))

Thank you,

Annette

p.s. That is so funny that you mentioned stress eating.........I was so incredibly calm today, over eating sounded unheard of....until.........tonight, now I am incredibly stressed over my son's homework......hmm, can I have a pot of coffee along with the art essay, science (where did the hypothesis go?), and will the teacher ever get back to me to explain what my son is supposed to be doing with the readings that he did over winter break? I need peace, and more brain power....why is homework left until late? My oldest got all of her work done early, and wants to run to the store, but I can't because I need to help with sixth grade homework. I promised myself last week that I would never lose my head over homework again, so this is why I am babbling....I am doing this in between email checks, hopefully the teacher's will respond......I had to resend the email from 1/9 tonight......eventually he will be caught up, diligence, perseverence, patience......and a lot of help from above.

Verse for today:

1Peter 3:10
If you want to enjoy life and see many happy days, keep your tongue from speaking evil and your lips from telling lies.

Easy enough to do, we say, we're honest people. But that verse is about so much more. Speaking evil could be as simple as that little phrase that runs through our heads: 'I'm not good enough' or 'I can't'. I am sure any one of us can recite verses that say the contrary.

Lets use our mouths (and our minds--a lot of what we say to ourselves happens in our heads) to lift ourself and others up, not to tear down! Let'S not allow ourselves to speak destruction over our lives but rather words that are constructive! There is a difference. If we will practice speaking God's positive word over our lives we will see a difference, and so will those around us.

amen sisters, have a great day!

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Kris
God bless you and yours!
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CURRENT WEIGHT: 163
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I had to grab my bible and read this verse plus the verses surrounding it.....I think of myself as a person who only wants to be encouraging and uplifting......to others.

The above verse was going through my mind as I had to catch my tongue at my meeting today.......I was going to be a brat. At 9:02 I was still waiting for the leader for the 9am meeting, which is fine.......but when I heard that someone had shown up early and left because she could not wait if the meeting did not start exactly at 9am, in my mind I imagined exactly which of the three of us that was........I spoke up even when it was just the leader and I and said......hmm, I wonder which person that was, I am glad that I added you never know what a person has in their day, they may have had a lot on their plate......one person in the meeting is very outspoken about herself, she brags, she even sounds critical. I am glad that I corrected myself, having the verse running through my mind......I am not usually catty, but wow, I had to intentionally stop myself, and correct myself. I was completely wrong in my guess........the person who I thought left, showed up late, confessing that she is a chronically last person. I do not want to be a critical judgmental person, I do want to give this person a chance.......with boundaries. Just because I found her boastful, does not mean I am to become a brat. I am glad that God gave me an obvious wake up call, and I hope that I caught my tongue in time to keep from being a brat, I did make the turn...but was it good enough? Lord, please give me grace, and allow me to give grace to others.

Now, I want to make sure and look at this verse as Kris implied. How hard am I on myself? I need to pay attention to what I am saying inwardly......let's see if I can improve in this area today....amen

Thanks for the verse Kris!

My pleasure. It spoke to me today as I was on my elliptical and didn't feel like doing it. I started talking to myself...You can do it Kris, you,re strong! Positive. The verse came from my devotional by Joyce Meyer. You must know her? Her practical messages really speak to me. I read my bible in the morning, then the short devotional. More often than not, the verse speaks to me. Sometimes I wake up with one on my own...but the devotionals help. The trick is not to forget two mins later
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Kris
God bless you and yours!
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CURRENT WEIGHT: 163
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Absolutely, and this was a good morning for it to stick with me........God was trying to teach me something.

I'm speaking to myself even now...you're not hungry Kris...so what if you didn't finish your whole supper and it's still on the counter...so what if you still have a few calories left...YOU'RE JUST NOT HUNGRY' SO YOU'RE NOT GONNA EAT!

Funny the thoughts that want to bring us down. I think I'm going to go wrap up my leftovers instead of eating them.
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Kris
God bless you and yours!
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starting weight 169
CURRENT WEIGHT: 163
happy weight 155-159

When I was in my 20's I suffered from severe anxiety. My pastor hooked me up with an older woman who became like my spiritual mother. She used to tell me to read the Word- to saturate my mind with God's Word.

I agree with you Kris-It really does matter what kinds of things we think about and dwell on. Just like when I had the severe anxiety and had to concentrate on the Scriptures to drive out anxious thoughts, we need to talk to ourselves to keerp on track with our eating and exercise.

Denise

HW 301
CKSW (2008) 259
CKSW (Oct 2011) 288
CW 282.8
GW Not sure. I'll know when I get there.

amen sister******************
Kris
God bless you and yours!
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teen weight 250
starting weight 169
CURRENT WEIGHT: 163
happy weight 155-159