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Last night I went to bed praying for more money. No not Donald Trump-type money (though I would never refuse that type ). It's been tight for me between unemployment $, bills, and starting a business.

Just a little while ago I popped on the TV to have while eating breakfast. I still had Channel 5 on from watching last night's NY Yankee victory. On 5 this morning was Creflo Dollar preaching on faith during these recessionary times. My eyes grew wide when he spoke of money and business: that's exactly what I was praying on last night AND the TV channel I left last night was the same this morning with a message for my situation! Praise God!

Creflo spoke of asking for wisdom and stretching your faith especially during these bad financial times. He said to always give praise to God and declare your faith to others when things aren't going your way. It may be when you're exasperated or crying, but give public praise.

It soon hit me that this message could also apply to us folks with anxiety and depression. So I thought of creating this thread where people can mention the situation they're going through, stretch their faith, and praise God despite it.

I'll start it. Note: my current scenario is not related to anxiety or depression but Creflo said to proclaim it publicly.

Things are tight for me financially and business-wise but this is like a train station. I am just passing through it. I am believing in God to supply my financial needs so my business can flourish. In Jesus' name. Amen.

Creflo also said to check out Psalm 112.

God bless.

For all the nitty gritty details, see my post under Triumphs, "Know you guys can relate"

Long story short (ha!) I am coming out of a major illness. The suffering of both the illness and the anxiety brought me back to God on my knees. He convicted me of all the toxic garbage I have been carrying around for a long, long time. I see now how it all led to this very spot I stand in now. I had been so angry with my husband and wanting to divorce for some years now. I had been "fed up" with so much at my job. My illness taught me that while husband might not be an angel, he is deserving of my respect and love. That he will do and has been doing his very best to love and care for me. I, in my arrogance, judged it "not enough" My job has now become my anchor in the middle of my recovery. How could I have been so selfish? So arrogant to turn away from the creator of the universe? Sheesh, what was I thinking??? lol

Now, when I pray, I have peace. I actually miss my husband when he is gone.

Glory to God for He is King.

Now that I am "back in the fold" so to speak, I am having alot of fun finding those little "God notes" Those little coincidences that seem to point us in the right direction.

Thanks for starting this thread!

cHARLE Brown, Thanks for starting this thread.

Hot Rod, Don't be so hard on yourself. I recently screamed at God about my not so good relationship with my mother. I've also taken my husband for granted at times.

Now, to speak the things wanted or needed into existence.

I thank you God that YOU are my God. There is no other god like you. Some people make relationships or money there God. I thank you for supplying all our needs. You know our desire to sell this home and move into a condo to get us more out of debt. Thank you that you're able to do so.

Yes as Creflo says in these hard times we have to BELIEVE and have faith to keep on and trust God to "work ALL things for good." Rom.8:28

I am glad you both like the thread.

Hot Rod, I agree with barbgavon. Don't be so hard on yourself. I truly can say I know from experience. If I had just one dollar for every time I was hard on myself, I'd be on my third Ferrari.

I share this for His glory. I went into my bank account. It wasn't as low as I thought it would be! I am still holding fast on the request for more money, but at least what I have currently isn't as bad. (Usually I take my Lexapro an hour before looking in the account. :p)

Glory!

Thank you both for your words. However, I really feel like I 'earned' this particular "pruning", you know? I had strayed so far and taken so much for granted...

And, as hard as it has been, I wouldn't give a minute of it up. The suffering caused me to, for the first time in a long time, to finally surrender. I know you both can relate how hard that is, espcecially for us control lovers!

God bless you both and Glod bless us all as He walks us out of the dark and into His light!

Hot Rod...I have a true story to share with you!!! Back in the years of 1999-2001, God was performing "financial miracles" right in front of my very own eyes, and I was not even asking for them!!!

It was during these years that we were having "great revivals" at our small country church, which, I have attended my entire lifetime!!!

After Church, everyone would bring a dish and come down to my house, since, it is only a hop and skip from our little church!!!

I was walking sooooo close to the Lord, that I could actually feel HIS presence hovering above my head on several occasions!!!

I slept, breathed and ate church!!! It was such an "Awesome" time in my life!!! I just couldn't get enough of the way God was prospering our little church, since, HE was saving many souls during this time!!!

We would spend the latter portion of the night after church discussing the Bible, praying and just fellowshiping with one another at my home!!!

We would always end in prayer before everyone went to their separate homes!!!

I can remember finding 300 dollars on one occasion in my dryer and I only washed my hubby's and my clothing and he checked and said that he had not lost a dime!!!

You need to understand that this happened more than once!!! I would be sweeping under our bed and find 100 dollar bills!!! OUR HEAVENLY FATHER, KNOWS THAT I DID THIS ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASION!!!

This continued happening during those times when we were entertaining our little church family after Church!!!

My hubby never lost any money, so, I am 100% persuaded in my own heart, that God was sending Angels to those places, where HE knew that I would be at any given specific time!!!

God said HE would supply our needs!!! I must say that in those days, God overly supplied all of my needs!!!

That is why the Bible says not to worry about tomorrow, what you will eat or drink, for HE will provide for HIS very own children!!!

God in Heaven knows that these things are true and I praise HIS HOLY NAME for providing exceedingly above, all I that I could ever begin to ask or think!!!

God is our provider!!! Amen and Amen!!! HE loves each of us soooo very much!!!

When I get to HEAVEN, then, I just want to bow at HIS HOLY FEET and thank HIM for all that HE has done for me along this journey in my life and in the lives of my family, friends, and loved ones!!!

God said HE would never see a single one of HIS very own begging bread, and I know of a certainty that HIS WORD is sooooo true, since, I have experienced "miracles" at HIS PRECIOUS NAIL SCARRED HANDS!!!

If you make it to HEAVEN before I do, then, I pray that you mention these things to JESUS for me!!!

Just tell HIM that I have not forgotten all the "miracles" that HE has performed for me, but, most of all, please tell HIM how much I love HIM and how thankful that I am for "saving a wretch like me!"

I pray this posting helps you to understand my LOVE and FOREVER GRATITUDE for the LOVE of OUR Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ!!!

God Bless You Tremendously for Beginning This Little Thread!!!

I love each of you soooooo much with a love which "surpasses all understanding"...The LOVE OF OUR LORD AND SAVIOR!!! AMEN AND AMEN!!1

This is a combo update and correlation to Ms. T Bone's story.

This morning I checked my bank account to see if the employment money came in. (It can be deposited Monday-Wednesday.) It was deposited this morning, but other bills came out so the balance was still ok but had shrunk. Plus I have rent due this week. I was starting to get emotionally upset and berate myself for not saving when I was younger. All of sudden, my impending emotional tidalwave was stopped. I felt/sensed these words. "Stop. Don't worry. I have this." Peace soon overcame me, and I felt an incredible desire to leave this in His hands.

P.S. I will be able to pay the rent. It just used to sadden and depress me when I see the balance getting smaller.

Mrs. T...

What a great story and even better cuz it is true! (those are the best kind)

Your faith and happiness are a joy to behold and I thank you for sharing with me.

I will remember you and the real way God has (and is) showing up in your life.

Charlie Brown,

You hang in there... He has definitely got your back! AND your bank account! May you have peace this day and every day...

Hi Everyone,
Charlie, I love that "peace" that only God can give!!! This is HIS way of saying, Don't Worry, I have it all under control!!! You did exactly what God wanted you to do, just stop and trust in HIM to supply all of your needs!!!

HE wants each of us to trust in HIM and you did exactly that by stopping and giving that concern to God!!! Once we give something to God, it belongs to HIM, so, we do NOT ever go back and pick up that old worry, since, by doing so we stop trusting and begin relying on our own selves, once again!!!

The Bible says, "HE will keep in perfect peace all of those who trust in HIM" and those words have rung sooooo true in my lifetime, many times over!!!

Hot Rod, You are soooo welcome
HE also has your back covered, as well as, your bank account dear friend!!!

HE pulls through for each and every single one of HIS children and HE is never one day late, but, always on time!!!

I pray each of you rest well tonight, all sheltered, warm, secure and safe beneath the wings of OUR Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ!!! God Bless You All is My Prayer tonight and Always!!!

Hot Rod, You story reminds me of this song!!! I am sure you will connect with it, I know that I can and do Here is the song... On My Knees!!!