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What would you do for peace of mind? How far would you go to protect your sanity? How would you respond to having your back against a wall? How do you prepare for the realization, those who you thought were friends, are not?
It seemed overnight, I went from pretty well off, healthy and surrounded by folks to bankrupt, sick and all alone. I’ve since recovered in my health, though my struggle continues at seems like every other turn. I haven’t struggled like this in more than a dozen years, and yet those who I’ve blessed spiritually and financially, have turned their backs on me.
I guess it was a wakeup call though. God pulled back the curtains so that I could see people for who they are. Always the loving and trusting one, I sometimes helped others though it hurt me.
It may take some time to heal from this. The hurt I feel runs deep and it come from those in and out of church. I guess I should be used to this, but I never cease to be amazed at how cruel people can be.
But, I will survive. God has carried me thru worse.
The lesson is, know those who labor among you. Not everyone loves like you do. Take care of yourself, before you take care of others. Some people only hang around you, for their own benefit and when that benefit disappears, so will they.
For now, I’m tryna stretch 20 dollars over two weeks, but I see myself wealthy one day. Before God can bless me, I have to continue in my education for wisely managing money and wisely managing who I let into my inner circle. We’ve been commanded to love one another, but it’s best to love some people from afar.
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Job 19:14 My kinsfolk have failed, and my familiar friends have forgotten me.
Job 19:19 All my inward friends abhorred me: and they whom I loved are turned against me.
Jobs friends did him up, but look how God responded.
Job 42:10 And the Lord turned the captivity of Job, when he prayed for his friends: also the Lord gave Job twice as much as he had before.
Twice as much as he had ever had!!!!
You are a child of God and you are going throught periods of “brusing” only to produce a greater “blessing” in your life. Stand tall don’t let anyone steal your joy or make you bitter. “Arise” be the person God made you to be .. don’t let the behavior of others change your game.
Matthew 10:14 And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear your words, when ye depart out of that house or city, shake off the dust of your feet.
Before Jay Z brushed the dirt off his shoulder, Jesus shook the dust off his feet and basically walked away from bad people who wouldn’t listen. You can’t be friends with everyone they don’t have your best in mind. Be cool with everyone but be very selective in whom you keep close.
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Not trying to preach to you brother
I am a big fan of your site keep up the good work
Brother, I know just how you feel. At one point I was homeless and living in (and out of) my small sports car.
My family was not there for me as they should have been, which was part of the reason why I ended up homeless to begin with. But even as God was with Joseph throughout his problems (Gen. 39:21), God was also with me.
And I also believe He was and is with you. This website has been a blessing to me, and I am thankful for it. What I have realized is that I must press on regardless of how people might mistreat me. If I return evil for evil, I am no better than those who hurt me and abandoned me in my time of trouble. So press on, and remember the words of Romans 8:28 and 1 Corinthans 15:58.