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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
One Good Friend Through all the trials and long sufferings, I tried my best to hang on to life. For me, I had lost everything and life had become so obscure... After twelve years of marriage and two children, I had lost my health, I had lost my dignity, I had lost my home and I was losing my family. I did not want to be around people during this time of great depression. I just wanted to be alone to die in my self pity and sorrow. I could not find the discipline to attend church. My heart was filled with disbelief and told myself, "How can I go to church and be a hypocrite?" The police came to watch my family move out... "We want to make sure (with guns and authority) that you don't become violent," they said. I hid in my bedroom to avoid glaring at the pain. I tried desperately to hold on to God and not lose hope with everything else I had lost. Thank God for one good friend. He came to my room to help me talk things out and he was interested in what was going on. "Where is God in this?" he asked. I could not answer the question. "Why did you stop going to church?" he asked. I thought in my mind for at least an eternity and replied, "For many years, I went to church... Today, I needed the church to come to me... Thank you for being sensitive..." "This Sunday, why don't you come to church with me, I would like to see you and your family Come together someday," he said. We shared some words and a vision. I went to church and regained my faith and soon our vision came true, My family and I were reunited and life would never be the same because of one good friend. -Robert E. Michaud Jr.- |
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Alle'cram Senior Member
since 2000-02-28
Posts 1816Texas |
oh bob, tears streaming down my face and I am so blessed by your witness....I am reminded.."we shall know them by their fruits",....what a powerful testimony you serve dear friend, I am blessed dearly by it. To have a friend in Christ Jesus as you have described in your lovely poem would be the ultimate prize on earth. I loved how you spoke of your need for the church to come to you...that is so very true and gives me much to ponder...as, we are the church. What a treasure your friend laid up in heaven by his kindess and love. Such a touching piece and I thank you from the depths of my heart for sharing, as it glorifies God through your witness. Tears are good, amen. Love, Marcy |
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ellie LeJeune Member Elite
since 2000-01-10
Posts 4156King of Prussia, PA USA |
Bob; this is so beautiful, What a gift He has given you. Why is it that we have to hit that bottom, before we have ears to hear? It is the way of it. Thank you so much for sharing this glorious testimony! Ellie Summers haunting melody that awakens the butterflies, calling them to join the dance in their silent song of praise to God. eL |
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sandgrain Member Elite
since 1999-09-21
Posts 3662Sycamore, IL, USA |
What a heartpouring piece you've written to share that indeed, faith is sufficient, but we all need someone to encourage us in that direction at our down and out times. I'm so happy everything worked out to keep your family together. God bless you all! Thank you for sharing this with us. |
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BSC
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Member Elite
since 2000-02-04
Posts 2919New York, USA |
Wow Bob, What a beautiful ending to a sad tale. How wonderful it is to know that He sent you an angel, and His light has filled your life. Thanks for sharing this heartfelt piece. Bonnie |
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juliet_2u Senior Member
since 2000-07-23
Posts 1125North Carolina |
Oh Bob how touching this is. I think it's awesome how you just poured out your heart .Praise God for what He's done for you. Juls |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
I also find myself with tears. Thank God for those friends, who indeed care enough to stick by us in such rough times of life. God has truly performed a miracle. I'm sad that it happened, but joy in the end. I'm so glad to hear you're all back together!  God is good!Keep the faith, and may His blessings continue to pour out on you and yours abundantly! [This message has been edited by WhtDove (edited 09-08-2000).] |
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