Does God give us more than we can handle?

Thank you Singing Blue Flower (BTW LOVE the name!)

You are absolutely right.

But I think it is pride and fear that prevents us from asking for help. To me, to ask for help was always a sign of weakness. But in reality it is not. To reach out and touch another is a sign of strength. It gives someone else the opportunity  to move out of their comfort zone, to help. But to ask God for help, I was always taught, God helps those who help themselves.  So here I am struggling all these years with no help. Too afraid, too proud to ask and when I finally did, I was denied and rejected by the people I ( at times) entrusted my very life to. Family, friends, even the church turned their backs on me. I know the pain of rejection from those closest to you. Nothing cuts deeper. 

It took me years to realize ( and I am still learning) that not everyone is like this and what I have been taught is not necessarily true. You are right. We are co-creators. It is not God's fault we have been denied, the people I chose to seek help from - they were the ones at fault. But in my case, it made me stronger. God and I still have our disagreements, but I have a better understanding of how things work. I still have a very long way to go, but He and the angels he has put in my life are patient and kind. They understand I am human and capable of making a multitude of mistakes before I finally get it right. I just pray I get it right before too much time has passed!  ;) 

 Thank you for being here. 

My belief is that sometimes God gives us more than we can handle...simply to reach out and ask for help. I have felt so overwhelmed at times I have had to ask God to back off and be more gentle with me. It works. Fear is a big crippler for most people. Ask yourself, "What would I do if I wasn't afraid?" Am I too afraid of God to ask for help? If I am afraid of God, then there is something awry with my thinking. I have come to love, trust, and not fear God.

We are extensions of...we are co-creators. We carry the Christ-self and the Higher Self (God) within us. It is up to us and the power that we do carry to stay connected to the Christ Self and the Higher Self (God) through simple prayer and sincere meditation. Just ask! That is all that is required of us. We are responsible for the footwork but God lays it out before us. It is up to us to be aware and realize the signs and opportunities that God puts before us! Peace to you. You will be included in my prayers!

I fell like I have been given what I can handle and some of a others "handling" also, It is painful at times and scary not knowing if your going to make it when you have worked so hard and have children depending on you.

God bless you.

Thank you, Ekika, but you forget, it is you who inspires me. The people here give me a reason to do what I do and make me a better person. I am constantly humbled by everyone here, everyday.

This particular situation has been  a learning experience , humbling, and it has shown me that I am not invincible and also that I can know what it feels like to be faced with such an overwhelming situation.  I have walked away a different and hopefully a better person for it. I know now there is more work for me to do (especially in my own life!) but there is something coming (hint, hint) and I am not going to spoil the surprise, but I do want you to know that you are right - more than you will ever know. :)

You are absolutely right Emil.

 This was a HUGE wake up call! And a major kick in the butt (pun intended) ;) I have a lot of work to do in my own life quitting smoking and weight loss are at the top of the list! Neither of which I am too excited to do, but they are an absolute necessity.  Unlike you I started smoking a little later in life and it kind of stuck. (16 y/o to 40) that's a lot of years and a lot of toxins -EWWWWWWWWWWWW! But I want to see my kids graduate, get married and see my grand kids! (scary thought) But whne you are possibly faced with the thought of NOT seeing all the stuff you take for granted, all over something that is not even a necessity - how freaking stupid is that? So I have been incredibly stupid over the years and I will stop being stupid and knock this off. I still have a ton of work to do, places to see and people to meet! You people can't get rid of me that easily!  So I guess you are all stuck with me , like it or not! :p LOL!!! 

Praise the Lord,

Oh Lisa, I am so glad for the good news.  I have gone through several 'cancer scares' myself, so I can definitely identify with how you must have felt.  It is not a good feeling.   It is such a relief when the Lord blesses one to get a 'good report' on that second 'medical test'.

I am so glad that you got that 'good report' on the second test.  I will continue to pray for you.

My dear, don't ever think that you are not worthy of the good things that life has to offer.  For some of us it just takes longer.  I don't know why.  I wish I did.  I have spent many restless nights wondering why.  However, I have come to experience that in time, God will pour out His blessings.  He is amazing.

I want you to know that I think you are a very special person.  Since I have been on this site, I have always found you to be very inspirational.  I am sure that the Lord sees your 'good works'.  You are an amazing person.

May God bless you & keep you,

ekikaseven

Praise the Lord,

Oh Lisa, I am so glad for the good news.  I have gone through several 'cancer scares' myself, so I can definitely identify with how you must have felt.  It is not a good feeling.   It is such a relief when the Lord blesses one to get a 'good report' on that second 'medical test'.

I am so glad that you got that 'good report' on the second test.  I will continue to pray for you.

My dear, don't ever think that you are not worthy of the good things that life has to offer.  For some of us it just takes longer.  I don't know why.  I wish I did.  I have spent many restless nights wondering why.  However, I have come to experience that in time, God will pour out His blessings.  He is amazing.

I want you to know that I think you are a very special person.  Since I have been on this site, I have always found you to be very inspirational.  I am sure that the Lord sees your 'good works'.  You are an amazing person.

May God bless you & keep you,

ekikaseven

Lisa... now is the moment to stop smoking.

I stopped when I was seven... really... :)

I friend of mine and I started "smoking" (not really inhaling) at about 5 or 6 years of age. Somebody saw us... parents and teachers were all over us. We, totally on our own, drew some blood from our fingers and wrote on a piece of paper: "I will never smoke again." End of story - I never smoked again in my life... except, later in high school, just to teach some of my classmates... :)

I want to thank everyone for their prayers and words of support, you will never know how much it means.

After meeting with the doctor, I have learned that while I am not the picture of health, I am not in any apparent danger. It seems that many, many people have nodules of this sort and while they do like to keep an eye on it, they are really nothing to worry about. Needless to say, I was VERY relieved. 

As I told Soulight, I have learned so much from this experience. Words cannot express my gratitude to my friends who were there at a moments notice with their love and support. I have learned to be more trusting in peopleand God. I have learned to try and not jump to conclusions. I have learned that I am worthy of good things and I have learned that I still have a very long way to go. I am not perfect (far from it) and I have a lot of work to do. The doctor did say that I do probably have asthma and sleep apnea - both of which are treatable (mainly with weight loss and quitting smoking!) I think what has touched me the most is that I am not alone. I knew I wasn't -  but I felt it. The way you feel a warm blanket wrapped around you when you are cold. Or When you have some one's arms wrapped around you, holding you telling you it will be all right.

I have also realized there are people in my life that will never be able to be whom I need them to be - they simply are not capable. And I have to accept that,  no matter how it hurts.  But I have also learned that I don't have to rely on them either. They have their place in my life, just not the place I expected them to be. 

There are moments that define our lives - this was one of mine.I know I will have others - hopefully not too soon.  But it has taught me so much. Appreciate yourself. Appreciate those in your life. Appreciate your life for what it is, not for what you think it should be. And always be grateful for each moment. 

So thank you, once again to my friends, your presence is felt every moment. May you be blessed as I have been. 

Lisa 

Thank you! You are right. It is so hard to accept the help when we give it so often, but this experience has taught me so much.

Lisa ,

Ekikaseven said it so well that the only thing I add is I totally agree with her in prayer.

I also agree with Emil and Sunshyne.

Please know that you are loved. God loves you .

It is not what happens to us in life that matters. What matters is how we handle what happens to us.

You will be able to handle whatever comes your way . In knowing you and "talking" to you for over a year , I have come to know that you are a strong and courageous person . If only you could talk to yourself that same way you talk to and give advice to others , you would be home free ! Being a person who also lives to help others , I know that this is the hardest thing to do for those of us who are helper types, but the time has come to realize that you are so important too. You are a precious person and I am so glad to know you !

 Please , please , keep us posted and once again , know that you are cherished and loved !

You continue to be in my prayers,

In His Grace ,

Holly

My heart and prayers go out to you and your family I also have had a rough life mother and father addicted to crack cocaine had 2 kids by 17 by someone who was physically and mentally abusive to me mother died at 18 father of course was never really around have no family had to live street life to survive with my 2 kids kids father cant help he is in prison I am still only 24 yrs old. Through all of this I somehow find peace in knowing that our God is an awsome GOD you must believe pray and know that you are alright live that you are alright to see that you are alright Believing involves acting, speaking and thinking as thoug you have recieved what you have asked for. When you emit the frequency of having recieved it, the law of attraction moves, people events, and circumstancesfor you to recieve.

Ekika,

Such a beautiful post! Thank you!  

Thank you Emil. You are absolutely right. There is no sense in jumping to conclusions. As soon as I see the specialist, I will do my research. You are always keeping me on the right track! Tahnk you! :)

Lisa... don't go fast with the conclusions (or fears) of what this spot might be... There is no good in fearing something before it really happens. Let's hope that the thing will not be something bad.

You should probably spend time on the Internet learning as much as you can about whatever you hear from your doctor - so that you can be an "educated" patient. You know how to use the Internet. That's important.

Emil

Hi Lisa,

Don't be so hard on yourself.  And, don't give up yet.  I have a neighbor who was told the same thing.  After many prayers, turned out to be some type of infection or something.  I am hoping the same thing about you. I will be fervently praying for you.

I know it has got to be hard on you.  You have been through so much.  You haven't done anything that terrible wrong.  The devil attacks us all.  Bad things happens to 'good people'.  I know that is of no comfort.  I wish I had some comforting words to say.  I'm sure any words I do say are probably coming across at stupid.  But do know that I will be praying for you.  If there is anything else I can assist you with please let me know.

ekikaseven

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Lord,

Please touch Lisa right now.  Please heal her body.  Make her whole.  Deliver her from this affliction.  Let no plague come nigh her dwelling.  Let the 'blood of Yeshue (Jesus) heal her blood'.  Let the 'stripes of Yeshue (Jesus) heal her body'.  For by His stripes we are healed.  Give Lisa a 'good report' on her next medical tests.  Let no weapon form against her prosper.  Give her a wonderful testimony of healing & a miracle to report back to us.  Make every organ & cell in her body totally whole.  Bless every area in her life.  Heal all of the emotional pains that she carry.  It is hard growing up with an alcoholic father.  I know from personal experience.  Be a father unto Lisa.  Surround her with Your loving arms.  Show her what it is to have a loving Father in her life.  Provide for her every need.  Open the windows of heaven unto her.  Pour out blessings over her life that she will not have room enough to receive.  Also, bless her children.  Let everywhere that Lisa goes & everywhere that she sat her feet, let her receive supernatural FAVOR in all that she does.  Let even her enemies bow down & help her.  Let her ex-husband come in the picture & help her.  Let these miracles begin before the next Sabbath (Saturday).  Thank You, Abba, Abba for answering my prayers concerning this beloved sister.  Amen.