I don’t often share my personal personal life here – I’ll say I’m going through a bad time, or generally explain what’s happening, but in a lot of ways, I’m very private. I’m also not a particularly religious person as far as “rules” go. I am a very spiritual person as far as faith goes. I believe in my faith and I’m 100% open and believe everyone should have the right to do and think what works for them. That said, I want to talk about the power of prayer. Any prayer to any spiritual being (or thing) IMO = the power of positive thinking. I believe in it no matter where it comes from. And keeping in mind that yes, bad things happen to good people, and yes sometimes no matter how hard you pray, you can’t change an awful outcome. But sometimes, enough people pull together and good things happen. So today I want to thank every single person who said a prayer for my dad when he was diagnosed with lymphoma (no, I never stated the disease until today), everyone who lit a candle, who thought about him in a positive way. For right now, the treatment is working and there is no longer a malignancy. Make no mistake, he has 3 more months of treatment and really, who knows what the future holds. But right now things look very good. And for that I am truly grateful going into the holiday season and the New Year.
And for my favorite boy Buddy, he has started a new medication for his stomach issues and at 12 and a half, he also seems to have taken a more positive turn. It’s definitely been a rough 2010 but we’re looking ahead to a good 2011, I hope!
In case you’re worried that things are TOO good at home, never fear. I was hit by an awful stomach bug last weekend. Whether it was food poisoning or a virus, all I can say is I THOUGHT I DIED. Seriously. I lost almost 2 pounds and I do not advocate the method to anyone. As I am writing this on Tuesday night, it’s been four days and I’m STILL not myself, still not eating all foods, still exhausted, light headed and occasionally queasy. I STILL owe a couple of author quotes to authors I truly love (and this is a good thing because I get to read books early), I STILL am trying to get into the as of yet untitled Serendipity Book 2 and we all know my writing process in the beginning is ugly, and I STILL have a kid to get ready to leave for college in January.
But given the news in paragraphs 1 and 2 above, I’d say for the moment, all is right with my world. Oh and in Weight Watchers, I’ve lost 4.6 pounds since the beginning of November. Slow and steady but progressing.
Whew. It’s nice to have good news for a change. Even if I’m still not feeling all that well!
Sandra,
ReplyDeleteIn response to your question about prayermarket.com on my blog, my gut feeling isn't a good one. First off, anything that attaches prayer and market... not a good start. Secondly, people make money for praying? That encourages false prayer for those desperate to bring in any money they can. And like the Bible says, prayer is powerful if it's sincere, fake prayer is worthless; perhaps harmful.
Now about your blog.. I'm curious. What do you mean when you say your not big on religion and rules?
-John
Sandra, you left a comment (a question) on my blog Godwoman. Before I post your comment and answer it, I would like to talk to you privately. Please go back to my blog and look for my email address. Send me an email and I will answer it ASAP.
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Hi Sandra: I'm caught between April and John. Like April, I wanted to chat with you privately about the question you posed to me..you may always contact me thru my email on my blog. Like John, I want to ans. you straight out in a post that is fitting to your question. Prayermarket bothered my spirit. "Readers can earn up to $10 bucks an hr" Huh? "Prayer tokens?" "Video readings of your prayers for a dollar?" I-Don't-Think-So. Christ didn't take payment for the prayers He sent up to Abba, Father. Stick to a church-based prayer network. I belong to Partners In Prayers... a box is set up at the back of the church and petitions are written on slips of paper and put in the box. A list is typed of all the petitions and sent to "prayer warriors" who pray for the needs. No money, no meetings, no nonsense. There are very legit prayer sites. Find one that speaks to your heart and spirit. Ask the Holy Spirit to guide you. Need help or have concerns/ questions..just email me. I'm cautious about who I ask to pray for my needs...are they in sync with my beliefs and the teachings of Christ? Thank you, Sandra, for valuing my opinion, I'm honored. God Bless. N
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Thanks for stirring up thoughts and feelings about the greatest blessing we can have- communicating with our Father above. Hope you have a wonderful New Year!
ReplyDeleteGreetings sister Sandra! I'm sorry for just now getting back with you on your Q. about prayermarketers. My Spirit man is vexed; at how the spirit of greed is running ramped. The spirit of greed is perverted, and it is out to distort the Real true intention of the Power of Prayer. You don't have to Pay for a Prayer, let alone husle up on a prayer. Pray the Truth which is the Word of God.Im very thankful to Christ Jesus for your developed desire to be the prayer warrior I hear coming from your soul of heart in mind and Spirit. Amen! Jesus always prayed to "Our Father Which art in Heaven" It did not cost Him any money, but He did pay with His life to the obedient's of the Omnipotent part of Himself. Being Almighty God the Father. Amen! Sandra you stay encouraged, and I love what your doing and your spiritual attitude is so healthy you go my sister in Christ Jesus. Peace and Blessings to your continued Walk in the Spirit. Amen!
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