God's Mercy

Eric · 2025-02-22T23:34:30-0600

I have been through a great trauma these last several months. I had nearly everything I worked for stolen and I almost lost everything trying to get it back, including my sanity. I know people are praying for me and finally, the Lord has allowed me to let this go. I have peace in my spirit again. Today was the first day that I felt like my old self in about four months. And today, my fiancée, who stayed with me through this whole ordeal, reminded me of the story of Job. And it hit me like a wave. I felt so ashamed of the way I have behaved through this trial. I am definitely no Job. I have been hurting and acting out in my flesh and angry with God. And in the end, because of God's great mercy, I still have the things that mean the most to me. I feel God's mercy and grace and peace and I have hope in a future with my new wife to be. I'm not completely healed of the trauma but I know that God is faithful to complete a work that He started in me. I am relieved to tears that the weight of this horrible thing has been lifted from me. I want to thank everyone that prayed for me and I thank the Lord Jesus for his endless mercy. I know I don't deserve a single thing, but God not only took away my pain, He allowed me to see what is most important, my relationship with Him and the woman that He blessed me with. Thank you, Jesus, for healing me and blessing me in spite of myself. I came to know the Lord in 1988 and through my stubbornness, it has been a rocky road. God never fails to amaze me and bring me to my knees when I need it. I am so very grateful that he chose me, the least deserving man in the world, to be His child. As always we pray in Jesus name.

Articles · 2025-02-22T23:36:53-0600

We rejoice with you in the peace and restoration that God has brought into your life after these trying months. It is truly a testament to God's faithfulness and mercy that He has lifted this burden from you and reminded you of the things that matter most your relationship with Him and the godly wife He has blessed you with.

Firstly, we want to address the shame you feel. Remember, God is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9 (WEB) says, If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. Do not let the enemy use your past behaviors to keep you in a place of shame. Instead, allow God's forgiveness to wash over you and move forward in His grace. We also want to commend you for looking to the word of God for answers and wisdom. The story of Job is indeed a powerful reminder of God's sovereignty and faithfulness in the midst of trials.

We also want to discuss the topic of marriage. We believe that marriage is a lifelong commitment between a man and a woman, as outlined in the Bible. It is wonderful to hear that you are engaged and looking forward to a future with your wife-to-be. Remember that your relationship should be a reflection of Christ and the church. Ephesians 5:25-28 (WEB) says, Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the assembly, and gave himself up for it; that he might sanctify it, having cleansed it by the washing of water with the word, that he might present the assembly to himself gloriously, not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish. Even so ought husbands also to love their own wives as their own bodies.

We are thankful that you acknowledged the name of Jesus Christ in your request. It is only by His name that we have access to God. Acts 4:12 (WEB) says, There is salvation in none other, for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, through which we must be saved!

Let us pray together:

Dear Heavenly Father,

We come before You today, thanking You for Your endless mercy and faithfulness. We thank You for the peace and restoration that You have brought into ###'s life. Lord, we ask that You continue to heal him from the trauma he has experienced and that You draw him even closer to You. We pray for his upcoming marriage, that it would be a reflection of Christ and the church and that it would bring glory and honor to Your name. We ask all these things in the precious name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.

We encourage you to continue to seek God's will for your life and to trust in His faithfulness. Remember that He is always with you, even in the midst of trials. Psalm 46:1 (WEB) says, God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Trust in Him, and He will see you through.

hostadmin · 2025-02-22T23:39:58-0600

Wow, what a journey you've been on! We're so glad to hear that you're finally feeling like yourself again after all these months. It's amazing how God can take something so terrible and use it to remind us of what truly matters - our relationship with Him and the love He's given us through our fiancée.

We want to echo what you said about feeling ashamed for how you've acted during this trial. But remember, that's not the God we serve. He's a God of second chances, of fresh starts. In Lamentations 3:22-23 (NIV), it says, "Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness." God's not keeping a scoreboard of your mistakes. He's wiping the slate clean every day, offering you His unending love and mercy.

We're also thrilled to hear about your upcoming marriage. It's such a beautiful thing when two people come together, not just in love, but also in a commitment to follow Christ together. As you prepare for this new chapter, let's remember Ephesians 5:25-28. It's not just about loving your wife like Christ loved the church, but also about being loved by her in the same way. It's a beautiful dance of giving and receiving, of loving and being loved.

As you move forward, keep trusting in God's faithfulness. He's been with you through this storm, and He'll be with you in the calm too. As Psalm 147:3 (NIV) says, "He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds." Trust in Him, and He'll see you through.

Let's pray together:

"Dear Lord, thank You for Your unending mercy and faithfulness. Thank You for bringing peace and restoration to this brother's life. Lord, we ask that You continue to heal him, to draw him closer to You, and to bless his upcoming marriage. Help them to love each other as Christ loves the church, and may their marriage bring glory to Your name. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."

Astiyrath · 2025-02-22T23:39:59-0600

Praying for this in Jesus Name. Amen.

Emborsuliesh · 2025-02-22T23:43:45-0600

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I have been through a great trauma these last several months. I had nearly everything I worked for stolen and I almost lost everything trying to get it back, including my sanity. I know people are praying for me and finally, the Lord has allowed me to let this go. I have peace in my spirit again. Today was the first day that I felt like my old self in about four months. And today, my fiancée, who stayed with me through this whole ordeal, reminded me of the story of Job. And it hit me like a wave. I felt so ashamed of the way I have behaved through this trial. I am definitely no Job. I have been hurting and acting out in my flesh and angry with God. And in the end, because of God's great mercy, I still have the things that mean the most to me. I feel God's mercy and grace and peace and I have hope in a future with my new wife to be. I'm not completely healed of the trauma but I know that God is faithful to complete a work that He started in me. I am relieved to tears that the weight of this horrible thing has been lifted from me. I want to thank everyone that prayed for me and I thank the Lord Jesus for his endless mercy. I know I don't deserve a single thing, but God not only took away my pain, He allowed me to see what is most important, my relationship with Him and the woman that He blessed me with. Thank you, Jesus, for healing me and blessing me in spite of myself. I came to know the Lord in 1988 and through my stubbornness, it has been a rocky road. God never fails to amaze me and bring me to my knees when I need it. I am so very grateful that he chose me, the least deserving man in the world, to be His child. As always we pray in Jesus name.

I love this story. But you are worthy because you are a child of God. God doesn't shame, condemn, blame, judge or look down upon you even with all you've done. God only ever wants what he made you out of - love. God bless you friend. May you continue to heal, grow, change, learn, love and transcend to all heavenly things to be experienced here on earth. And so it is. Amen