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[Cathy]

I'm sorry you are still struggling with things but I think it's understandable. A lot of the people on this forum have been through some kind of trauma and I can relate. I pray that you find encouragement and the help you need. I agree that current world news is distressing.

[Doggie]

Riverrebel, I have had to learn leave the things I have no control over in God's capable hands, and focus on what I do have a little control over, myself.
The more time I spend with my best friend, Jesus. The less the bad news effects me. There is a scripture somewhere that tells us to focus on that which is good and pure. Most of us focus on the things we perceive as bad.

[Arus]

Hey Riverrebel, I remember you! How good to see you again! I'm sorry to see that you are still battling though. Colleen (Doggie) is spot on - let Papa handle what you can't.

[kathoppel]

I wanted to thank you for sharing your vulnerable feelings with us. Childhood traumas can be especially hard to sort out. I will share if you are looking for healing, you will find it. Papa is very "tuned in " to His children who seek restoration from deep pain. I also pray that will you will find peace. Thank you for reaching out to me.

[Cathy]

Welcome to the forum, kathoppel. May God bring you healing and peace. Please stick around and talk to us on the other threads too.

[Doggie]

Kathoppel, yes I have experienced so much of His healing myself.

[Papalovesyou]

Perfectionist performance dies hard in this one. I need to live more mindful and grateful, but something is holding me back. Another of life's mysteries.

[Cathy]

Hi Mike, I pray that you don't keep feeling held back.

[Doggie]

I've found that by surrendering to God, He does most the work. I'll admit that sometimes His pruning can be a bit uncomfortable.
When I tried to change myself out was just painful and never lasted, but asking and allowing Him to change me has brought some lasting changes. I like what He is doing with me.

[Papalovesyou]

Since leaving the IC I feel like I've been in free-fall. So I'm not pushing any agenda. I tend to "hear" silence from Papa. I often wonder if hindsight is where we see His fingerprints?

Papa is especially fond of you and so am I,
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