Luiza's Comments

Hi Deborah Sue,

I'm not sure what wrong with me. I really want to believe and know in my heart that I'm saved, but every time I read about God or hear about God I get anxiety. I feel like it's going to be impossible for me to believe and keep believing. When I see Christians around me that have faith and are at peace, I just want to have what they have. Thank you for taking time and responding to me.

Luiza,
It's not a matter of 'feeling' saved. If you have asked Jesus to be your Savior & Lord of your life, you are His. You have been born-again & His spirit is working in you. Will you always feel happy & confident? No, I'm sorry to say you will not. Life has many ups & downs. The important thing is getting to know Who God is by reading His word & praying & learning from other believers in a good church or fellowship group.If you want to do the chat thing, you can contact me. I'm on here a lot! If you just want to do comments back & forth, we can do that too! I'd rather answer your questions one at a time, than leave you bunches of scripture you may already know, okay?

LIFE'S LITTLE LESSONS...

Don't go for looks, they can deceive.
Don't go for wealth even that fades away.
Go for someone who makes you smile.

There are moments in life
when you really miss someone
that you want to pick them up
from your dreams and hug them.
Hope you dream of that someone.
Dream what you want to dream,
go where you want to go,
be what you want to be,
because you have only one life
and one chance to do all the things
you want in life.

May you have...
Enough happiness to make you sweet
Enough trials to make you strong
Enough sorrow to keep you human
Enough hope to make you happy
And enough money to buy gifts.

When one door of happiness closes, another opens.
But we often took so long at the closed door,
that we don't see the one which has been opened for us.

The best kind of friend is the one
you could sit on a porch, swing with,
never saying a word and then walk away feeling
like that was the best conversation you've had.

It's true that we don't know
what we've got until we lose it,
but it's also true that we don't know what
we've been missing until it arrives.

Always put yourself in other's shoes.
If you feel that it hurts you,
it probably does hurt the person too.
A careless word may kindle a strife;
A cruel word may wreck a life
A timely word may level stress
A lovely word may heal and bless.

The beginning of love is to let those we love
be perfectly themselves and
not to twist them with our own image,
otherwise we love only the reflection
of ourselves we find in them.

The happiest people don't necessarily
have the best of everything,
they just make the most of everything
that comes along the way.
Maybe God wants us to meet a few wrong people
before meeting the right one so that
when we finally meet the right person,
we should know how to be grateful for that gift.
It takes a minute to have a crush on someone,
an hour to like someone and a day to love someone
- but it takes a lifetime to forget someone.

Happiness lies for those who cry,
those who hurt,
those who have searched
and those who have tried.
For only they can appreciate the importance
of people who have touched their lives.

Love is when you take away the feeling,
the passion, the romance
and find out you still care for that person.
A sad thing about life is that when you meet
someone who means a lot to you
only to find out in the end that it was never
bound to be and you just have to let go.

Love starts with a smile,
develops with a kiss
and ends with a tear.
Love comes to those who still hope
even though they've been disappointed,
to those who still believe
even though they've been betrayed,
need to love those who still love,
even though they've been hurt before.
It hurts to love someone,
and not to be loved in return
but what is most painful is to love someone
and never finds the courage
to let the person know how you feel.

The brightest future will always
be based on a forgotten past.
You can't go on well in life until you let go
of your past failures and heartaches.

Never say goodbye when you still want to try;
Never give up when you still feel you can take it;
Never say you don't love that person anymore
when you can't let go.

Giving someone all your love
is never an assurance that they'll love you back.
Don't expect love in return,
just wait for it to grow in their hearts
but if it doesn't,
be content it grew in yours.

There are things you love to hear
but you would never hear it from
the person whom you would like to hear it from,
but don't be deaf to hear it from the person
who says it with his heart.

When you were born, you were crying
and everyone around you was smiling.
Live your life to the fullest so that when you die,
you're smiling and everyone around you is crying.
~Author Unknown~


LIVE A LOVING LIFE!!!!!!!!!!!

One Step At A Time

One step at a time is the best way to go
When going through life and traveling in the direction of your dreams
The best way to get ahead is the simpliest way:
Take one step at a time
Don’t look over your shoulder
If you do, you’ll feel the weight of all your yesterdays upon you
And don’t worry about what lies ahead
By the time you get to the bend in the road or the crest of the hill
You’re going to be better and stronger than you ever were before
Just go one step at a time
One day at a time
And you’ll find a rich, thankful life you never thought you could afford….

I asked God…

I asked God to take away my pain
God said, No
-it is not for me to take away,
But for you to give up.
I asked God to make my handicapped child whole
God said, No
-Her spirit was whole, her body was only temporary.
I asked God to grant me patience
God said, No
-patience is a by-product of tribulations,
It isn’t granted, it is earned.
I asked God to give me happiness
God said, No
-I give you blessings, happiness is up to you.
I asked God to make my spirit grow
God said, No
-you must grow on your own
but I will prune you to make you fruitful.
I asked for all things that I might enjoy life
God said, No
-I will give you life so that you may enjoy all things
I asked God to helped me LOVE others,
as much as He loves me
God said…..
Ahhh, finally you have the idea.

God loves You!

FOR I, THE LORD YOUR GOD, WILL HOLD YOUR RIGHT
HAND, SAYING TO YOU, "FEAR NOT, I WILL HELP
YOU."
( ISAIAH 41:13 *NKJV )
We often face troubling times in our lives that
cause us to worry, and lose sleep. As a child of God you
have Him at your side, holding your hand, and guiding
your pathway through those times. For, THE LORD IS
GOOD, A STRONGHOLD IN THE DAY OF TROUBLE;
AND HE KNOWS THOSE WHO TRUST IN HIM.
( NAHUM 1:7 )
He will never abandon HIS Children, throughout
their entire lives. For He is always with us no matter
what we may face, as He further promised: WHEN YOU
PASS THROUGH THE WATERS, I WILL BE WITH YOU;
AND THROUGH THE RIVERS,* THEY SHALL NOT
OVERFLOW YOU. WHEN YOU WALK THROUGH THE
FIRE,* YOU SHALL NOT BE BURNED, NOR SHALL
THE FLAME SCORCH YOU. ( ISAIAH 43:2 )
[*Rivers and *Fire in the verse represent difficulties in our
lives]
Therefore, FEAR NOT, FOR I AM WITH YOU; BE NOT
DISMAYED, FOR I AM YOUR GOD. I WILL
STRENGTHEN YOU, YES, I WILL HELP YOU, I WILL
UPHOLD YOU WITH MY RIGHTEOUS RIGHT HAND.
( ISAIAH 41:10 )
So the next time you face troubling times, do as Jesus
said: "LET NOT YOUR HEART BE TROUBLED; YOU
BELIEVE IN GOD, BELIEVE ALSO IN ME." (JOHN 14:1)
Then WHEN YOU LIE DOWN, YOU WILL NOT BE
AFRAID; YES, YOU WILL LIE DOWN AND YOUR
SLEEP WILL BE SWEET. ( PROVERBS 3:24 )
Now have a great day walking hand and hand with God,
friend! Amen.

Hi Nienie,
Thank you so much, yes that's my husband and I. I appreciate your concern for me. I'm still struggling, but trying to learn to just surrender to God. This is such a struggle for me. I'm almost embarrassed to even write about it, and to even ask for help. Thank you so much for trying to help.

God Bless You and your family!
Luiza

Luiza
What a lovely picture is this you and your husband? I have read your comments about your struggle with faith... How are you doing?
We are here to encourage each other and will let you know that you are special to us all!
have a lovely day!
Blessings
Nienie

Thanks so much Jack. You're a blessing to me.

Hello girl!
God Bless you today! How are you feeling lately? Still a little down and discouraged? Questioning? Well, I think id anyone is honest, we all do sometimes. We have those days that we feel all on fire for God, then those days where we are soo doubtful and not sure of all this "Jesus stuff", right? Hee hee, well honey, we are flesh nad finite. God is holy and infinate. We have limits. God is limitless. We will never know everything. God knows all. We live in one dimension. Im Christ has many dimensions. We can only see so far. God can see everything and farther than our eyes could ever see. We age,we die. God doesnt age or grow weary, and He will never die. If we realize His immensity,His holiness,His power, and His love, then we feel a little better. I always love see God and His power through creation. Look around you. Where did all this beauty come from? Look how precious and delicate a butterflies wings are, and how spiny a porcupines body is. Look at the beautiful lily, and the large Redwood Forests. Think about that. Think of a newborn baby being formed in the womb. Look at a childs little fingers and toes. Look how natural it is for a mother to care for a child. Look at the male and female body. If you look into the body and realize all that makes up a human it is amazing. Look around you and you will only see a tidbit of His love and His power. ANY moment,ANYtime, He can come and take us away!! Lets rejoice that He is coming soon!!
I love you sister, and i understand where you are coming from. God Bless you!!
Paige

Hello Dear Luiza,
I just wanted to remind you that God is way bigger than all your problems!

Hello Lea,
I do base my salvation on how I feel all the time, and I'm trying to stop that.
Thank u for taking the tie and responding to me.
God Bless,
Luiza

Thanks for the reminder Jack!

God Bless,
Luiza

Hello sweet sister!!
How are you my dear?
I will pray for you. You are stronger than you give yourself credit for. Jesus said when we are free, we are free indeed!!! YOu are always saved. Now if we make bad choices, Christ forgives, but there will always be consequences for our sin. We are saved, and nothing can take that away from us. Christ said it is finished!!! Its all done girl!! Everyone has issues, and everyone has thier problems even as Christians. We are not immune from them. Christ said that we will have trouble but be encouraged, he has overcame them all. We are overcomers in Christ!!! No matter what we "feel" like it doesnt matter. Feelings are feelings, not the truth!!! That is why Gods word is soo important is because when you are depressed,down,discouraged,weak, or weary, the word is truth and it will speak truth and power into your spirit and soul and mind. Nothing can withstanfd the truth!! I have to put on the full armor of God every day or Im really going to be attacked. Ther eis also the battlefield of the Mind which is enough to discourage any Christian if they dont know how to combat that. I suffer from battles of the mind all the time but I have to stop the racing,condemnning tapes that replay over and over again, by speaking the truth to myself and giving my thoughts over to the Lord. I can create a great list of my worries, insecurities,anxieties with no problem. Im my worst enemy, but if we make an effort to write that long list of who we really are, instead of who we "think" we are, then I think healing can begin. God wishes that no one would perish but come to repentance. We are his children and he wants the best for us. He wants us to see the beautiful unique creations we are with the certain gifts and callings he has given us. No one is the "perfect" Christian. Dont even "go there" with that mentality. That will do nothing but discourage your walk thinking everyone else is a better Christian than you. Believe me, I think so all the time and it is a waste of time. If we can get our eyes off ourselves and what oneanother has or doesnt have, and focus on God and His promises and His glory,we all would get along alot better in and out of Chrisitanity. I love you sister, and I will pray faithfully for you.
U r loved......
Paige

Hello my sister Paige,

I'm so glad you're feeling better. Congratulations on your baby! it's a miracle isn't it. I have two a boy and a girl, my daughter is 4 and my son is 2. Paige I too moved from CA to DE almost two years ago and the change is still really hard on me. Our whole family is back in CA, and moving here with 2 little kids was a nightmare. I went through anxiety and fear and many other things just like you. We moved here for my husbands work, and it actually didn't not work out so we are in the process of selling our house and moving back to CA. I'm happy about that, thank GOD. I think I'm just going through a spiritual mess right now, I'm just hoping and praying that God will hear and answer my prayer.
I just want to feel secure in my faith, I wish God could just slap me and tell me to snap out of it, that He's in me and I in Him and that everything is going to be OK! :)
Anyway thanks for replying back to me I appreciate it. God Bless you and your family!

Love always, your sister Luiza

Hello my sweet sister!
How are you doing? I deeply apologize for not keeping in touch with you. I guess I can be honest with you since you struggle with this as well, but I was very depressed there for a while and now Im slowly coming out of it. I felt great fear and anxiety when I realized how much change I had gone through by moving here and having a baby, and joining a new church and trying to establish new friendships and so on and so on. It all hit me at once. I have lived in this new house since July and just recently it hit me athat Im in a new season of life and I need to let the past go. I realized just how much I had been holding on to the past. The good and the bad times. I was mad at God because I hate change and I didnt feel like he was being fair by allowing all this to happen to me. But long story short, I had a hard time, and now Im seeing the light. I never was good with change. How about you? Just when you think you have "arrived" you actually get hit with something else that dramatically changes the direction of your life. I know Im where I am supposed to be, but it doesnt make it easy on me. Im sure you feel the same sometimes. I doubt God here and there too, but like everyone says, You have to trust God,believe Him and His word,pray, and focus on the Truth about who you are in Him. I tell you, it sounds simple but its hard and you go tot do it constantly it seems. Anyway, please accept my apology. I sure hope you are doing better. I know what you are going through and if any Christian is honest, they struggle too one way or the other. You are loved here, my sister! You are beautiful,loved and blessed. We are sisters in Christ, so lets stick together and get through this "bump in the road".
God Bless You!!
Paige

Thank you so much Jack!