The Friendship Garden
This is a gifted group of Godly on fire for Jesus people, who when they say they will stand in the gap for you, they do. GLORY BE TO GOD. I just get too excited when God divinely sets us up to meet just the right people/person we need to fellowship with, if even for a season. ~ Marilyn
...if you read my testimony earlier, you will know that many of are concerned at times, when we go from crisis to crisis. But never stop asking and revealing your heart. What is exposed cannot be held against you by the enemy. Yes, you are weak, but you have within a power house of strength.... You have the SON of The Most High living in you by the Holy Spirit. There is nothing the enemy likes better than to have us hide, wear a cloak, or mask so others cannot see the real *you*... By hiding from what is going on you can properly reach out and grab the Hand of the Spirit and get the victory over your problems. The enemy would have each of us close ourselves off from the Body of Messiah.... isolate ourselves and jump in bed with self pity. That is not where our Father wants his children.... We are called to be Warriors (Ephesians 6). Warriors don't run, they move advance toward the enemy. We are the pushers and shovers.... Not push overs and beaten down. Yes, Yes, many of us are battling diseases, some more than others,..... Yes we are weak.... But we are not defeated we are Spiritual Giants because we follow the Commander in Chief of the Army of GOD.... Jesus our Savior, Redeemer, and King.... Hallelujah. Don't be ashamed of your weakness for in your weakness you are being made strong in HIM. We are here for each other.... come to the Waters as often as you need to be refreshed.... Drink fully of HIM.
Gentle hugs....
Norma Louise
June 22, 2001
My name is Norma Louise, I live in Kentucky and I am semi retired. I love music and singing, have two beautiful little doggies that adore me and me them. I love to play golf, but have been unable to play for over a year due to an automobile accident. I have chronic pain and chronic disabilities.... but I am being healed progressively every day... maybe not in the physical... but my spirit grows stronger each day and my love for my heavenly Father grows higher and higher.
Each of you are such a blessing to me. What a wonderful group of women our Father has assembled. Each a treasure... Far Above Rubies... what expensive Gems the Father has created.... No amount of money on the earth could pay the price for each one of Father's Gem.... only ONE and HE was the Pearl of Great price that bought the entire field..... Hallelujah.... What a Savior... He loves us so.
Hello ladies,
I just had to come on again and say Thank you.
I think its been about 3 weeks since I've been on the list and of course I don't say much becuz I'm so shy. I'll try to get to the point without making a long story out of it.
When I first came on here my problem was I wasn't sure if God was listening to my prayers. I would talk to him all the time. I needed guidance. Thats all I wanted, just guidance.
Before I found you ladies, I was such a bitter person. I hated my life, I hated my husband, the only thing I didn't hate were my doggies. I have 2 dachshunds, they are my babies, but anyway, I start reading the posts everyday and prayed for all the ladies who needed it. I would read the scriptures and verses and write them down and go to my bible and read it and all of a sudden catching myself reading a page or two. I'm starting to watch TBN which is a religious station. I'm reading the posts and seeing that you ladies have SO much Faith in God.
Don't get me wrong, I have faith but it does not compare to you all. I was feeling so hopeless and hating myself. I'm not a bad person but I'm not the best Christian on the block either. I want to have the faith like you ladies have.
Oh, I still have alot to learn but being on this list has made me feel a whole lot better. I truly Thank God for you all.
Sincerely,
Nanci...Asheboro,N.C.
My Friend
I have this friend who prays for me,
Which must be quite a task
She says she loves me very much,
For this I did not ask
The thought that now goes through my mind,
Why does this person care?
She hardly even knows me,
Yet, she says I'm in her prayers.
Why would a total stranger,
Speak out to God for me;
Get on her knees and bow her head,
spend time and energy?
She must have problems of her own,
Though she never talks about them,
But if I ask, she laughs and says,
"Oh, Jesus just re-routs them."
Sometimes I fear my words have hurt,
Yet, she keeps coming back for more.
Again, she says she loves me,
She simply will not close her door.
I've learned to say, "I love you, too,"
Which I had not said in years.
Then she would say, "I love you back,"
Reducing me to tears.
She seems to love unselfishly,
But, I wonder what she gains.
"Some day you'll know," she says to me,
"Then, Jesus will explain.
This strange and lovely woman,
Has truly touched my heart.
I'd tell God all about her,
But, I don't know where to start.
She says it does not matter where,
Just talk to God direct.
Though she is very close to me,
God will be closer yet.
I thank you, dearest friend of mine,
For all your love and prayers.
I know you are God's gift to me,
As proof He really cares.
But, Dearest Lord, I thank You more,
For sending me this friend.
Whose word with love expressed for You,
Has placed me in Your hand.
AUTHOR UNKNOWN
October 27, 1999
Father,
I come into agreement with you prayer of prosperity and provision in order to sow into the Kingdom of God. I prophecy to those dry arid places and speak life and abundance in the name of JESUS. This is the day of prayer for us women and I think if we each sent in a prayer for the others to come into agreement with it would be so powerful.
We can pray the prayer of faith and the prayer of agreement. 'Believing' that we have what we ask.
I will tell you by the emails that I have in my box that were sent to me personally that the Lord is hearing and answering our prayers. Things are happening. Hearts are being stirred. Healings are happening. Praise God. I can't wait to see what happens today!
Love,
Pastor Cindy
Pastor Cindy
I don't know why..but as I read this post the tears are starting to flow..I guess its the confirmation that if we believe we have what we ask...in agreement..it shall be granted unto us...and after a lifetime of waiting and wondering about God's love, in which I believe with all my heart..but the hurts etc. have made trusting quite another story..I think the tears are the tenderness of God...how very much He loves us...and desires good for/thru us..and what a budding of this garden of love is occuring with this ministry...we are soldiers..urging each other homeward..to be watchfull..full of faith..till we see His appearing...who can wait...or not weep at the waiting..'HOw long, Lord" say the saints...and so do we who sow with tears and reap with joy..to the praise and glory of His Name forever..amen...
Joanne xoxoxo
Hi Pastor Cindy,
...yes..i 2 am an e-lamb..and very glad you have sucha healthy perspective...excuse me to be 'genderish' ...cause I'm sure it's not altogether true that men are the great controllers:):)..but you are my first 'she' pastor and I've never enjoyed 'following like a lamb' as much as I do..I haven't encountered any control buttons...and I think I hear a loud amen!!! from the readers...which is why we're here with Ewe (ouch)...with l-o-o-ove, as e-e-ever (does that look like a bleat to ewe??..ok..enough is enough...I'm just blending some humor with the tears while we pray the day thru. Tonite I hope we get some praise reports so we can amen each other to the Lord for His overwhelming goodness toward us...lost sheep..found and carried by the Great Shepherd...
xoxoxoJoanne
Pastor Cindy,
Just to say how much easier it is to fast and pray with all this mighty spiritual food/banquet you've led us
to feast at today...it really helps strengthen the spirit so the self-denial isn't such a hindrance...great warfare manoever!!! so thanks..and put up your dukes,,as in Moses':):) and we will keep up your arms in prayer till the skirmish is 'over'..and we move on to the next battlezone . . .
xoxoxo Joanne
(I'm going back to the trenches...see u later)Lord, teach me to pray for my sisters this day..healing for the broken hearts, renewal for the troubled minds and spirits ...provision of every sort for every need...reconciliation where there are breaches...restoration where there is loss...hope for the disheartened..companionship for the lonely..strength for the weakened frames..deliverance for the ensnared...and most of all a continued increase in faith and love so that when we see you we shall know you 'because we shall be like you'....so many needs, Father...and so few words...but in Jesus Name...our little becomes gloriously much...continue us in unity so that we may continue to worship you and love each other in one accord....with all my love and prayers...Joanne Nosella xoxoxo
Hi Pastor Cindy
Thank you for the warm welcome. I hope that with what I have already posted haven't offended anyone. Believe me...on some lists that I am/was on have offended some people, they were secular lists and some of the people were athiests or in wicca. Right now I am currently cleaning up the lists that I am or was on. I am currently checking on lists that will lift up the Lord and not crucify Him again. Basically I am cleaning myself up Spiritually right now. I've grown lukewarm in my relationship with the Lord...as it says in Revelation....I don't want to be vomited out of The Lord's mouth. I haven't said too much on the list right now, I am currently trying to get myself acquainted with everyone at this time. But I will be posting. Take care...how is your son doing.
God Bless
Carole Reu
10/26/99
Good day everyone!!
I just thought I'd write, cuz I actually have time too now. If I havn't talked with you yet or introduced myslef yet, my name is Melissa. I am 19 years old, and I am currently involved in the ministry with Teen Mania ministries. I love being here, God shows me so many new things every day. I have met some amazeing people too(Jessi)!! What I wanted to share with all of
you is this.
A lot of times we are faced with the obsession of being perfected, becaus eof the media, or the strong impression to be waif thin. And I am just as guilty as to say bad things about my self as any of you. I heard this quote the other day that really opened my eyes, and some of you may or may not agree with it. "If you find yourslef beautiful, than you are. But if your always
believing your ugly, than you are" The bible says death and life are in the power of the tongue and when we constantly bash ourselves we let Satan win. I have come a long way from rejection and self consciousness. I now know how beautiful I am, cuz Jesus made me just this way. I just want to encourage you all to look at yourself as beautiful, and when you do you will become
beautiful. Jesus don't make junk, and he sure didn't make mistakes. I loveyou all!
Melissa Case
March 18, 1999