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Originally Posted by Coonskinner

But you are wise to keep the grittier details in a more private setting.

I have not gotten into the grittier details, brother.

[Coonskinner]

Originally Posted by Ronzo

I have not gotten into the grittier details, brother.

I know.

I was commending you for that, saying you are wise not to.

Originally Posted by Coonskinner

I know.

I was commending you for that, saying you are wise not to.

Thanks for praying bro.

Means a lot to me.

[Coonskinner]

Originally Posted by Ronzo

Thanks for praying bro.

Means a lot to me.

I remember talking to you on the phone a few times back in the day.

Things will get better, Ron.

It's a long road that never makes a turn, and time is a healer.

Those are all cliches, but they became cliches because there is much truth in them.

Originally Posted by Coonskinner

I don't do this very often, but I want to give CupCake a thumbs up on this post.

I have prayed and will continue to pray for you, Brother Ron.

But you are wise to keep the grittier details in a more private setting.

Coon thanks for your kindness, really ~

Originally Posted by Ronzo

That's why I removed the original comments...

[Rhoni]

Originally Posted by Ronzo

I've already been counselling with my spiritual mentors and close friends. They're praying for me and keeping me on track emotionally... as much as possible, I guess.

I've gotten my word from the Lord... out of his Book.

"I am with you always, even to the end of the world"

"I will never leave you nor forsake you"

"I am the Lord that heals you"

"I will give you beauty for ashes and the oil of joy for mourning"

Brother I don't mean to offend you but when I am going through a major trial
I go and sit with my pastor who is my spiritual mentor.He then prays for me
and listens and gives me words of counsel.I never feel condemned even when I am wrong.I do however feel better because its kept private and the whole church and my friends are not involved.Honestly I have some friends who love me so much that they would side with me even when I am wrong.I want truth even if truth hurts.I don't know your particular situation but I am praying for you.I remember the beautiful pictures you posted on the net and how happy you were when you married your sweetheart.I am sorry you are going through this.

Bro. Ron,

Sis. Trouvere has given some very sound advice. Like me, she has also went through similar things. I thank God every day for a Pastor, Bro. Richard Martin, who counseled me through the roughest time going through my divorce. He provided wisdom and insight counseling...wisdom straight from God.

I know you have many friends, and friends are wonderful to have in times like these, but don't neglect to counsel with your Pastor, your spiritual leader, the man God has placed over you for such times as this.

Relying on one's self for encouragement, going to the word for encouragement & Direction, and going to friends for love and affirmation is wonderful...but nothing can replace the office of Pastor that Christ has put over you for your well-being.

You may be surprised...the Pastor may just have the word you need to overcome!

Blessings, Sis. Rhonda

I have already counselled with my pastor.

We're working through it together.

I've already got the Word I need to Overcome. Got it a number of weeks ago. It's the day to day operations and living that I have to work through to get there that is the obstacle.

[Rhoni]

Originally Posted by Ronzo

I have already counselled with my pastor.

We're working through it together.

A visiting evangelist preached an awesome sermon last night. He talked about Job and how that God allowed the devil only so much latitude but there was certain things the devil would not let him do with or to Job.

God knows how strong you are. He made you tuff! This will not destroy you but it will make you stronger. When God has us on the Potter's wheel...he pushes, pulls, flattens, and reworks the clay. The process hurts and it seems like it will never end...but rest assured...

He who hath begun a good work in you will complete it..regardless of circumstances and what others do or don't do to help us along. God doesn't promise all good things will happen to us as we journey...but he did promise to make all the things that the devil meant to destroy or make us give up...to turn to our good. You know this. Trust Him.

Prayers, Sis. Rhonda

Originally Posted by Rhoni

Trust Him.

I do and I'm learning how to trust Him even more each day that goes by.