I need God's Grace

Hi Everyone,
I feel so trivial asking this cuz I know there are much worse problems in the world. The day after Christmas, I wrote about inviting that couple over for dinner, and how i felt. Well I have learnt more today, and my heart is breaking. I let this woman into my house, and my heart, and apparently she hated me from the start and in her words "The only one worth saving in thier house is their son!" This hit me where it most hurts, one more person saying I am not worth anything. This lady stole from us, has stolen my sense of worth once again, and I am absolutely devastated. I believe I have been saved, I have taken Jesus Christ as my savior, but I am not sure now if he even wants me.

I always thought I was a good parent, and a good person. I invited them into my home, because I not only wanted them here, but because it was nice to celebrate Jesus Birth with friends. Christmas is the season of love, friendship and giving. I know it was the right thing to do. It doesnt help the way I am feeling.

Please pray for me to get back on my feet, and realize I am loved unconditionally by God, and that I am ok. For some reason, a woman's opinion has shaken the very foothold of my Faith. I am so afraid!!

Kat

Sending u many s and will for u.Jesus does love u unconditionaly please remmeber that always.
lots of s

~Kat~

First, your post and problem is not trivial. Yes, there are other problems in the world, some worse, but what is going on with you is just as important if not more than those others.

I assume you are talking about the woman you welcomed into your home. She shouldn't have made a comment like that around you, to you, to anyone or even out loud. It is my belief that I make no judgments about anyone regarding their faith.

My faith is very personal and important to me. You are important and I am thrilled that you have accepted Jesus Christ into your heart! You opened your home and your heart to this woman and you can't let her get you down! You have taken Jesus Christ as your saviour and trust me, he does want you! You are a child of God and certainly worth more than you are giving yourself credit for.

I know in my heart that you are a wonderful wife and mother as well as a very good person. You have helped so many here with your suggestions, sharing your experience, extending the hand of friendship to ladies you will probably never meet face to face, and just being supportive! You are an amazing person and you did the right thing including her into your family's holiday celebration.

Kat, I will continue to pray for you! I will pray that the Lord remains in your heart, that he will help you get back onto your feet and back on track. Don't be afraid! We are all here to support you and God is too. Just keep him in your heart and he will provide the comfort and strength that you need right now. Just take God at His word. Just keep believing and pray. I will be praying for you!

Deb

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I believe I have been saved, I have taken Jesus Christ as my savior, but I am not sure now if he even wants me.

If you have accepted Jesus as your personal savior and accepted His free gift you will someday share eternity with Him. God loves ALL of His children. He knows the number of hairs on your head. He loves you and he definately wants you - don't doubt that - it's the enemy that would like to create doubt in your mind. You are saved and you are loved.

Keep seeking Him!

s

Dear Kat,

Yes, I will pray for you. While reading your post, a couple of verses came to my mind.

Ephesians 2:8-10 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith -- and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God -- not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.

John 3:16 For God so love the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.

So you can see that you, Kat, are so precious to God that He sent His Son to save you, that is how much He loves you and wants you. Everything we do is to glorify Him and to give Him thanks. The Bible also tells us we will have trials and tribulations. Satan does not have to work on unbelievers as he has already won those people, he works real hard on believers.

I am sure you are a good person, good wife and good mother. Don't let this woman tell you otherwise. This all being said, it does hurt to find out that someone you thought was a friend would say and do the things this woman as done to you. Hold tight to God's hand and do not let her cause you to loose that grip. She also needs our prayers, but you do not have to be put in a position where she can hurt you anymore like she has already done.

Sorry this is so long. I just had to remind you how much God does love you and remind others here who may be having situations where they also wonder.

s
God Bless
Jane B

Kat, you have been such and inspiration to so many women here. Dont let this woman you invited into your home get you down like this. You have asked Jesus into your heart and the love and inspiration you spread around these boards at HysterSisters is such of witness of Jesus love being in your heart!!!! Come back to the boards soon Kat, so many of us would miss you!!!! Dont allow this woman to shake your faith!!!!

Kat, I'm so sorry this mean, selfish person has intruded into your life. And, no, it is not "trivial".....God cares about the sparrows and the number of hairs you have...this is important. Praise God our self-worth is not dependent upon others....it is in Jesus. He loves us and will NOT let go. We are going to meet alot of mean people....even Jesus had a Judas. That woman obviously needs the love of Jesus....and, if she has been brain injured-as you mentioned in another post, she has some serious problems. It's not you, hon....

take care and I hope you have a better day today

Dear Kat--
I am so sorry for the awful things that woman said to you. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

It has been such a strange time lately. Three of us here at work have talked about the terrible things our mothers have said lately. Absolutely terrible things that have nearly destroyed families.

Is this just the Christmas season stress, or do we need to be praying for more kindness in the world?

Best wishes for a healthy, happy New Year.

I want you to know that Jesus didnt die just for one person he died for all.
He knows everything we have ever said or done in the past,present and not to mention the future. He knew what she was going to say to you before she even said it. You have to decide what you are going to do with those words. Are you going to let them get you down or are you going to let it go in one ear and out the other.
I knows words can hurt really bad. Ive had in happen to me all my life. Im learning now, to let it roll off my back. (it will always hurt) but we cant let it get us down.
I hope you dont think Im trying to be mean cuz Im not.
I will be praying for you and for this lady to realize what she has been doing to you and that maybe she will come to know Jesus' love too, if she dont already.
you on in life.

How dare you let this mean-spirited woman upset you?!
I'm all for forgiveness when a person is truely contrite but this woman is SO wrong! I've had bad experiences with "friends" and even family in the past but if they have been sorry for whatever they have done for whatever motive, I've understood and forgiven them. But this woman is not worth YOU! By all means be open to her if she is sorry for what she's done and said, but you don't have to put yourself in harm's way and let her undermine you like this. I'm so angry for you!
And anyway, what's with this about your son being the only one worth saving? Has she got a quota of souls to save? Who says she gets to decide who's worth saving? I don't think my God (or any other) would agree with her - she sounds like she's in serious need of some attitude adjustment (OK, I know she's brain-damaged but that doesn't mean she has the right to ride roughshod over your feelings - perhaps she needs alittle bit more rehab) - DON'T let her upset you this much! Do you really value her opinion of you that much more than ours?
Love,
Clare