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Originally posted by DaphneApollo
Originally posted by randyvs
reply to post by DaphneApollo
Daphne
I won't pretend I know how to encourage you, when I obviously don't know enough about you, to do that. So how about if I say simply, that I want to encourage you to be strong. We must all look at suicide for the weak and selfish act that it is. In order to prevent it. We do have something in common. As I know someone I have to worry about in this way.
Yes, if I'm flipping thru channels looking for something to view. Then I come across Pastor Murray I stop and listen to him. He is one of the sweetest human beings as well. And he includes questions about Aliens almost everytime he does his letters.
Take care Daphne.edit on 7-5-2011 by randyvs because: (no reason given)
My depression is not like it used to be. It is a deep, black hole. I used to be a manager for a large company and I knew a fellow manager was depressed and I didn't know how to approach him on it. He had all signs but never said anything, just overwork. Well, I moved to another location, so did he and I heard later he shot himself in front of the company in the parking lot. God, I thought, what could I have done to help him. I was in my own black hole, but segmented myself from everything, walking zombie, going through the motions so to speak.
I am not considering suicide. We ALL have problems I know this. You take care of your friend/relative and get them to watch Pastor Murray. He'll make them laugh if nothing else. And, I have become stronger, just know that. Thanks for your kind words randyvs. I appreciate them. Be blessed. And God bless you.
Edit to add: Just know that the person your worried about probably doesn't realize they are causing you worry, they are in their own pain. It is a chemical imbalance, hormonal, terrible thoughts, or all of the above. Get them medication, I had to take 3 different ones before one finally 'kinda' worked. I hope it will all snap in place forr them.edit on 8-5-2011 by DaphneApollo because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by 547000
Originally posted by DaphneApollo
Originally posted by randyvs
reply to post by DaphneApollo
Daphne
I won't pretend I know how to encourage you, when I obviously don't know enough about you, to do that. So how about if I say simply, that I want to encourage you to be strong. We must all look at suicide for the weak and selfish act that it is. In order to prevent it. We do have something in common. As I know someone I have to worry about in this way.
Yes, if I'm flipping thru channels looking for something to view. Then I come across Pastor Murray I stop and listen to him. He is one of the sweetest human beings as well. And he includes questions about Aliens almost everytime he does his letters.
Take care Daphne.edit on 7-5-2011 by randyvs because: (no reason given)
My depression is not like it used to be. It is a deep, black hole. I used to be a manager for a large company and I knew a fellow manager was depressed and I didn't know how to approach him on it. He had all signs but never said anything, just overwork. Well, I moved to another location, so did he and I heard later he shot himself in front of the company in the parking lot. God, I thought, what could I have done to help him. I was in my own black hole, but segmented myself from everything, walking zombie, going through the motions so to speak.
I am not considering suicide. We ALL have problems I know this. You take care of your friend/relative and get them to watch Pastor Murray. He'll make them laugh if nothing else. And, I have become stronger, just know that. Thanks for your kind words randyvs. I appreciate them. Be blessed. And God bless you.
Edit to add: Just know that the person your worried about probably doesn't realize they are causing you worry, they are in their own pain. It is a chemical imbalance, hormonal, terrible thoughts, or all of the above. Get them medication, I had to take 3 different ones before one finally 'kinda' worked. I hope it will all snap in place forr them.edit on 8-5-2011 by DaphneApollo because: (no reason given)
I used to be depressed too, but remember, we are being given passages in heaven. To be with God is to be in utter bliss, at least that was the feeling I had when the light radiated from the holes in my palms. And for all our suffering, there is an even worse suffering in hell.
Originally posted by benedict9
reply to post by DaphneApollo
Ah yes synchronicities, those little affirmations. We are guided by the same Spirit on this Christ path dear Daphne, but you know that already, for it was the same spirit that helped inspire this thread.
at least that was the feeling I had when the light radiated from the holes in my palms.
I started feeling invisible water being sprinkled onto me, for many many days
Originally posted by AnthraAndromda
reply to post by 547000
I Salute you!
Many would write that off as just ... Of course, they wouldn't know, now would they?
Salutes!
edit on 9-5-2011 by AnthraAndromda because: (no reason given)
I'm not really depressed anymore because I know there is a God, a hell, and subsequently a heaven. I look forward to it, and barely anything can make me cry anymore because I know there is a greater reality that's nonphysical. No matter how terrible life gets there is a heaven awaiting those who are saved.
Originally posted by DaphneApollo
reply to post by 547000
Hi 547000,
Sounds like you experienced the Passion of the Christ.
I started feeling invisible water being sprinkled onto me, for many many days
This quote above stuck out to me because of a dream/vision I had when I was about 16. I awoke crying from this one: I saw a hand, mans hand, come peripheral view right side, put his finger with a drop of blood on it and touch my forehead to place the blood on it. I woke already crying. I knew it was Jesus, he had just baptized me personally.
If you were atheist you certainly did a 360 degree turn in your life. I see you're full of the Holy Spirit. Is your life and depression better because you've become more aware of the spiritual things instead of the every day trauma of life?
This was an inspirational account to me. You have been blessed.
Originally posted by 547000
I can't really write it off because it's not a one time thing. I wrote it off once, but the second time I couldn't, because till this day I feel the blood dripping, and I can feel it very clearly on holy days.
Originally posted by benedict9
reply to post by 547000
Thanks for sharing that very personal account. What a blessing indeed, in understanding that sometimes it is required we are afflicted to be brought closer to the Creator.