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[Ilovemychicks08]

I'm not sure of miracles like that, but I've seen small ones time and time again. Just God's handiwork in my and others lives.

I won't share all the details, but...

Spoiler: Spoiler: Trigger warning

I was very depressed for an amount of time, and I struggled with thoughts of ending my life. Eventually, I tried to. I was overwhelmed one night after life groups, and I tried to run into the road. My pastor stopped me, (had to physically grab me).

I hated it in the moment, but now I'm so thankful. I'm learning that in all the pain, there is always a purpose, even though we may never see what the purpose is. If my pastor wasn't there, I wouldn't be alive, typing this out. Through that, I'm able to help others going through the same struggles, and I've forged stronger relationships. It was awful, but I wouldn't be who I am today without that terrifying night.

The lesson I learned: God will never give up on you. Rest in the peace of Jesus, and take it one day at a time, or even one hour or minute. God will always help you through, again and again and again.

That's just one of the many things I've seen.

Im glad you are ok! God will always help us!

 

[Ilovemychicks08]

I dont really remember other miracles but, last year or the year before my grandpa was fixing one of his rentals. He shouldnt have been there, he fell off the roof and broke his shoulder along with ribs and 2 other things. It was a miracle he lived.
Then in 2018 we hit a deer when we were coming home late. This deer should have destroyed the vehicle and we should have hit a oncoming car. Luckily we didnt. The car came to a quick stop, none of us were hurt, the oncoming car quickly stopped and helped us. The van got totaled as it would have costed 9 000 to fix. The deer still lived. A few weeks later someone else hit a deer and they got hurt i felt so bad.

 

[Sussex19]

I'm not sure of miracles like that, but I've seen small ones time and time again. Just God's handiwork in my and others lives.

I won't share all the details, but...

Spoiler: Spoiler: Trigger warning

I was very depressed for an amount of time, and I struggled with thoughts of ending my life. Eventually, I tried to. I was overwhelmed one night after life groups, and I tried to run into the road. My pastor stopped me, (had to physically grab me).

I hated it in the moment, but now I'm so thankful. I'm learning that in all the pain, there is always a purpose, even though we may never see what the purpose is. If my pastor wasn't there, I wouldn't be alive, typing this out. Through that, I'm able to help others going through the same struggles, and I've forged stronger relationships. It was awful, but I wouldn't be who I am today without that terrifying night.

The lesson I learned: God will never give up on you. Rest in the peace of Jesus, and take it one day at a time, or even one hour or minute. God will always help you through, again and again and again.

That's just one of the many things I've seen.

I am glad your pastor was there
And yes, there is so many places, and things, where if one looks long enough, one can know that God is real, and good.
Small things, but they show how strong His love is.

 

[Somewhere_In_The_Clouds]

I have a really bad memory so while I am sure there have been plenty of miracles in my life, I cannot really recall any right now

 

[Bertram]

A while ago one of my hens wasn't in the coop when I went to lock up for the night and I didn't find any feathers or a body when I went looking. It got dark fast so I locked the coop and went in. There was no way she could have got inside and I'm sure she wasn't in the coop but the next morning, there she was, in the bantam side squawking to be let out.

 

[Lemon-Drop]

There’s a few more things too.

These are really small, but huge in my life.

When I was younger, I didn’t talk much. I kept to myself, never made friends, and didn’t learn social skills. I was diagnosed with anxiety, adhd, and autism.

I kept trying, but eventually gave up. I liked, and was comfortable, being in my own little world. Socializing is hard!

It was discouraging when most of the people who knew me said that I wouldn’t have friends and social skills - I don’t think they meant it in a bad way, but it was still hard.

I started attending church again after a multiple-year-break. It was definitely uncomfortable. I would go to hear the sermons, and I liked being around other believers even though I never talked.

But recently, within the 10 months or so, I’ve grown exponentially.

I started with writing notes to help people better understand me. Eventually I moved on to texting. Then I could have (admittedly awkward and painful) conversations, where I would reply in one word answers.

I started finding all sorts of different ways to serve. I serve in kids ministry, and help set up for high school service and young adults. I also bake for different groups, am involved in life groups (basically youth group) and am there for all three services on Sundays. I just finished taking a class as well, and am (unofficially) leading table groups. I also attend a prayer meeting (of just a few people) where we pray for unbelievers in our lives. For a few months I was on the worship team as well.
Basically, I’m involved in every way I can.

And… I’ve started to get more comfortable with longer conversations! I hadn’t really seen the need for friendships or communication. I was able to grow in my faith without those. But then I asked what else I could do to grow in my faith, and this is the response I received:

“Growth happens over time. My encouragement would be to focus on exercising faith in making friends, learning to communicate with others like Annie [Annie is a classmate that I’ve tried sharing the gospel with]

“And if I have prophetic powers, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have all faith, so as to remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing.” - 1 Corinthians 13:2

If we are going to love people, we must engage with them. I don’t think telling you to study more, or prayer more is helpful. Encourage to continue in those? Yes.

So, my encouragement for you is to continue reading and praying through the book of the Bible. And the Bible points you to the world, where animals and mountains and lakes and bees and people live. Continue learning and practicing engaging with people, because that’s what the Bible points you to.”

And, after praying and trying really hard, I’m seeing the beauty of communication and fellowship. And I’ve even made a friend!

I think my main takeaway is this:

My love for serving God and being around His people made it possible to overcome my previously debilitating fears and anxieties. That certainly doesn’t mean they’re not there. But, as Luke 1:37 says, “For nothing will be impossible with God”
We are made, by God, to be relational. Fellowship is key.

 

[Somewhere_In_The_Clouds]

There’s a few more things too.

These are really small, but huge in my life.

When I was younger, I didn’t talk much. I kept to myself, never made friends, and didn’t learn social skills. I was diagnosed with anxiety, adhd, and autism.

I kept trying, but eventually gave up. I liked, and was comfortable, being in my own little world. Socializing is hard!

It was discouraging when most of the people who knew me said that I wouldn’t have friends and social skills - I don’t think they meant it in a bad way, but it was still hard.

I started attending church again after a multiple-year-break. It was definitely uncomfortable. I would go to hear the sermons, and I liked being around other believers even though I never talked.

But recently, within the 10 months or so, I’ve grown exponentially.

I started with writing notes to help people better understand me. Eventually I moved on to texting. Then I could have (admittedly awkward and painful) conversations, where I would reply in one word answers.

I started finding all sorts of different ways to serve. I serve in kids ministry, and help set up for high school service and young adults. I also bake for different groups, am involved in life groups (basically youth group) and am there for all three services on Sundays. I just finished taking a class as well, and am (unofficially) leading table groups. I also attend a prayer meeting (of just a few people) where we pray for unbelievers in our lives. For a few months I was on the worship team as well.
Basically, I’m involved in every way I can.

And… I’ve started to get more comfortable with longer conversations! I hadn’t really seen the need for friendships or communication. I was able to grow in my faith without those. But then I asked what else I could do to grow in my faith, and this is the response I received:

“Growth happens over time. My encouragement would be to focus on exercising faith in making friends, learning to communicate with others like Annie [Annie is a classmate that I’ve tried sharing the gospel with]

“And if I have prophetic powers, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have all faith, so as to remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing.” - 1 Corinthians 13:2

If we are going to love people, we must engage with them. I don’t think telling you to study more, or prayer more is helpful. Encourage to continue in those? Yes.

So, my encouragement for you is to continue reading and praying through the book of the Bible. And the Bible points you to the world, where animals and mountains and lakes and bees and people live. Continue learning and practicing engaging with people, because that’s what the Bible points you to.”

And, after praying and trying really hard, I’m seeing the beauty of communication and fellowship. And I’ve even made a friend!

I think my main takeaway is this:

My love for serving God and being around His people made it possible to overcome my previously debilitating fears and anxieties. That certainly doesn’t mean they’re not there. But, as Luke 1:37 says, “For nothing will be impossible with God”
We are made, by God, to be relational. Fellowship is key.

Would you mind if I PM'd you about autism at some point?

 

[Sussex19]

A while ago one of my hens wasn't in the coop when I went to lock up for the night and I didn't find any feathers or a body when I went looking. It got dark fast so I locked the coop and went in. There was no way she could have got inside and I'm sure she wasn't in the coop but the next morning, there she was, in the bantam side squawking to be let out.

This has happened to me in the past too!
I looked everywhere in the coop for a young cockerel, and outside. And then then next morning, there it was with the others waiting to be let out.
I don't know how they managed it!

 

[Lemon-Drop]

Would you mind if I PM'd you about autism at some point?

Go ahead!

 

[Somewhere_In_The_Clouds]

Go ahead!

Thanks! It'll probably be sometime in the next few days.