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The other day, a lovely lady I am acquainted with tried to convince me that I was going through a depression. The reason? Coz I cry a lot these days. I tried to explain to her that the reason I get so emotional is coz I get so overwhelmed in God's presence...I just can't help it....I get this big fat lump in my throat...my voice gets kind of shaky...and tears well up! Even when I talk about Him....it happens! I can't control it, and I don't even care!!! He just plain overwhelms me!!!  Anyways she wasn't convinced and she thinks I should see my doc and get some meds happening...to balance things out!! Like I want to be passive for Christ???? NO BLINKIN WAY!!!  Well I figured that seeing as she doesn't really know me well, perhaps she should talk to my best friend who's known me for forever....and if Lorraine says I'm depressed....well then I will go get me some meds!! So I decided to run it by Lorraine. I told her that maybe I would get this lady to give her a call and ask her what she thinks....and here's what my sweet darling best friend tells me she's going to say if this woman calls..... "whaaaaaat, she didn't fill her prescription again???" "oh she's been like that for a looooooooong time, meds wont fix her"! "forget meds, she needs a padded cell" Anyone wanna buy a best friend??? going cheap!!!  Penelope Captive of Hope 
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 8/4/2008 7:16 am |
Hahahahahahahahahaha. That is funny. They just don't get it, and there is no fixing what ails you -a heart melted by Jesus: love, mercy, compassion, a heart called to pray. I went through a two month time of crying and it was an intercessory call. This is good. What can we do about people like this????? Not much, I guess. Just tell her you have never been happier in your life and maybe she will stop harrassing you. They don't know. I do though. God Bless you sweet sister in Jesus. Sharing a tear with you today. Rhonda From one bride to another, God keep you, bless you, increase you, Rhonda  
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8/4/2008 7:48 am |
Hmmm.... ......Well, as much as I would LOVE to agree with Lorraine and suggest a nice quiet padded cell with lots of teddy bears.....wellllll........um......hmmmm.......gee......what do I do with this.....  ........nahhhh......MUCH too easy.....  ....  .....I guess I will just have to admit.....nope.....you aren't.......as insane as one would hope.....oops.....I mean....think...heheh.... .....as one would THINK!!  ....sheesh.....almost got caught there....*snicker*.....He whispers through the storm......"I am with you....." 
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8/4/2008 8:08 am |
I've always related very much to Jeremiah, the weeping prophet. The LORD has often used my tears in other peoples lives...where I would cry for them when they were to 'dead' to cry for themselves for example. And I cry when I'm praying in my 'prayer' closet and releasing the things that I've heard and seen from others...or from my own life. A couple of years ago though, when I was crying at the drop of a hat, I finally asked the LORD to show me what was of my natural personality that He has given me and what was not of Him. He led me to a book called 'What Your Doctor May Not Tell you about PreMenopause' by Dr. John Lee. From what I learned there, I went to a Naturopath as well as had my hormones tested at a compounding pharmacy where they do it through saliva testing...and my progesterone levels were at 'zilch'. I'm totally with you in that I wouldn't want my natural personality dummied down by drugs...I resist that to no end...but I'm sure glad that God led me to finding the 'culprit' and I was able to deal with it without drugs and still maintain my sensitive personality. As for buying Lorraine...uhm...lemme think about it...
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8/4/2008 8:49 am |
Pen....what can I say? We are 2 peas in a pod, in that respect! Cry for the Lord all you want.... Seek ye first the kingdom of God, and His righteousness!
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8/4/2008 9:34 am |
OOOOOOHHHHHH NNNNOOOOOOOO!!!! I've infected you! You picked this malady up from Jeffy! Your tears come from a wonderfully sensitive heart. Drives me crazy how some are so quickly willing to get people filled up with behavior changing drugs these days. Sometimes they can be a good thing, but they can also destroy a person's FIRE. As for Lorraine, how much and is she as adorable as you Missy? Does she like Americans? Music?Chocolate?Cute guys like moi?  Let your gentleness be evident to all. Philippians 4:5
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 8/4/2008 9:55 am |
Pen, what a sweet blog. God is SO AWESOME and some folks just don't get it! Love you sister!  Bloom Where You are Planted
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8/4/2008 9:59 am |
Hmmm . . .well, as one who is very emotional and cries easily, I had to face that I had gone over the top a couple of years ago. Much like Hellen's story. A dear friend gently pointed out to me that my behavior had changed, and perhaps I should have it looked into. I did need some help as I did that 'time of life' thing too . . . still going through it, but able to manage, and not dumbed down by drugs. drugs aren't evil, and while they can be overused, I'm here to say openly and honestly that I DID go on a mild dose of an anti anxiety med and it was the best thing I ever did! It didn't change my personality, or sensitivity. But it did enable me to stop mood-swinging, to really be able to be still and hear the Lord, to really work on things in my life that I was too emotional to recognize needed work! I'm NOT SAYING YOU NEED THIS PEN! Thought I'd better make that qualifying comment Sweetie! BUT, I am concerned when I see well-meaning folks immediately discount using the gifts of healing God has provided us through natural remedies, medication and other things that help us if we are wise in their use. Many individuals have serious mental illness and are embarrassed to talk about it or admit their need for meds due to the reaction they get from other Christians. So, for any of them that might read this post I want them to be encouraged, not ashamed, and not feel less of a person because of what they need to do for themselves. Susan aka Red God gives the very best to those who leave the choices to Him. Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine...to Him be the glory. Eph 3:20 Find me at my screen name, blogspot and the usual ending. See ya there! Where I For Everything There is a Season Halloween Pics from Work
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8/4/2008 10:41 am |
i suppose i should qualify the 'drugs' comment from above...i did not use conventional medicine but it did get a progesterone cream compounded to meet my needs which i still use...as well as natural health 'perscriptions' from the ND!
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8/4/2008 11:49 am |
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. Some may never understand. . . Continue to be faithful, deliverance is near, obedience must be seen, be an unconditional blessing as He continues to bless you. This time is short, serve Him well, serving all. Without exception. Know? Yes? ? .
Meow ? .
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8/4/2008 1:41 pm |
I guess I should really comment on the subject at hand here. I know what you're talking about. I sometimes find myself crying for seemingly no reason, too. And when I think of what the Father has done for me, especially lately, I cry tears of joy!!!Don't worry about that lady, Pen. Just pray for her that her eyes will be opened. Love you, girl!! He whispers through the storm......"I am with you....."
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8/4/2008 3:36 pm |
stop listen....its quiet in here, where's Pen? oh oh hope she's not off throtling that best friend of hers qout; But yeah watch out for the menopause factor, its a beggar with your emotions Luv is patient, kind, unselfish, hopes 4 the best...
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8/4/2008 4:01 pm |
well the onlt things we can do for people like this is pray. they dont understand the things of the Lord. But lol hey we should nt think we can see either. You know, its really like this, we have our weaknesses, except me, lol thought that would get you'll going, lol its great to learn, but its also a blessing to have compassion on others and just over look thier faults, God bless, david oh p.s. i love your fun lovin personallity dont change it! Gods Continued Blessings. David Group Set Free ( Renewing Our Mind) Hopelessness to hope. ( A little of my own testimony) Why do you obey the Law? Obedience? Faith? Because you have too?
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8/4/2008 6:09 pm |
Hahahahahahahahahaha. That is funny. They just don't get it, and there is no fixing what ails you -a heart melted by Jesus: love, mercy, compassion, a heart called to pray. I went through a two month time of crying and it was an intercessory call. This is good. What can we do about people like this????? Not much, I guess. Just tell her you have never been happier in your life and maybe she will stop harrassing you. They don't know. I do though. God Bless you sweet sister in Jesus. Sharing a tear with you today. Rhonda 
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8/4/2008 7:54 pm |
how many $$$$$$$$$$$$$$ for a spirit filled, joyful, in love, blessed daughter of God? Eph 2:10 We are his workmanship (poiema, or poem, or work of art) created in Christ Jesus. God is an artist and you are His masterpiece!
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8/4/2008 8:22 pm |
i suppose i should qualify the 'drugs' comment from above...i did not use conventional medicine but it did get a progesterone cream compounded to meet my needs which i still use...as well as natural health 'perscriptions' from the ND! Having said that Pen, I too am very emotional at present. Much has to do with what the Lord is doing in my life, and I too feel more compassion for others and it can often end up my in tears. Thankfully the Lord made us beautiful women who have the feminine side of God and it is only normal that we are emotion in many ways. I would always think twice before someone said I needed drugs, or self diagnose me. Even if that is a factor there are natural herbs and supplements that would do a better job than the pharmacutical ones that end up damaging the body any how. Sorry for hogging your blog! It blesses me to see others speaking out and INFORMING other women of what is available to them. Blessings sweet sister The body of Christ is like a patchwork quilt! All stitched together with God's love.
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8/4/2008 9:35 pm |
you are a keeper, Pen that is one great post! Susan because I have a Shepherd, I know love and goodness
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8/4/2008 9:37 pm |
OOOOOOHHHHHH NNNNOOOOOOOO!!!! I've infected you! You picked this malady up from Jeffy!Your tears come from a wonderfully sensitive heart. Drives me crazy how some are so quickly willing to get people filled up with behavior changing drugs these days. Sometimes they can be a good thing, but they can also destroy a person's FIRE. As for Lorraine, how much and is she as adorable as you Missy? Does she like Americans? Music?Chocolate?Cute guys like moi? I gotta talk tonight.... especially responding to 'does Lorraine like Americans?' ...lol Susan because I have a Shepherd, I know love and goodness
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8/4/2008 9:39 pm |
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. Some may never understand. . . Continue to be faithful, deliverance is near, obedience must be seen, be an unconditional blessing as He continues to bless you. This time is short, serve Him well, serving all. Without exception. Know? Yes? ? .
Meow ? . Susan because I have a Shepherd, I know love and goodness
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8/4/2008 9:46 pm |
I guess I should really comment on the subject at hand here. I know what you're talking about. I sometimes find myself crying for seemingly no reason, too. And when I think of what the Father has done for me, especially lately, I cry tears of joy!!!Don't worry about that lady, Pen. Just pray for her that her eyes will be opened. Love you, girl!! [obviously not in God's plan for me and my boys] I obviously got a bit frustrated, but it did in fact make me trust my Creator more intimately...... Susan because I have a Shepherd, I know love and goodness
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8/4/2008 9:49 pm |
and finally; my padded cell will need to be well ventilated cannot stand a stuffy padded cell....lol I did warn you about the motor mouth, didn't I? Susan because I have a Shepherd, I know love and goodness
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8/4/2008 9:58 pm |
I was talking to someone in church the other day and said I wanted to be here when Jesus came back and was overwhelmed again, it is different to just crying at any old thing, it is specific and it is not hormonal, I know about hormonal and it is a totally different thing all together. I believe it's God's heart and if you've ever felt His love, you will know that when it's God it is strong and what we're feeling is just a smidge of what He feels for us, do you know He rejoices over us with singing, well He also cries for us! Amen! Pen!
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8/5/2008 7:12 am |
I've been told God counts our tears. I've cried a ocean in the presence of the Almighty God. His presence is so awesome I just melt and the evidence of my melting are the tears. There have been times when I've cried, no travailed while in prayer and even just sitting in a church service, that is intercessory. God has used me that way many many times. But in His presence........in the presence of the Alpha and Omega, the great I Am, Almighty God, the Creator of the universe and all that's in it....I am humbled that Someone so great would even give me access. Who am I that a King would bleed and die for! Yes, I cry in His presence! Lord, keep one hand on my shoulder and one hand over my mouth!
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8/5/2008 7:43 am |
Hey Pen, I get that....what you've said to me above. I so remember when the Holy Spirit first opened my eyes....suddenly I was bawling all the time in Church cuz the words we were singing were now ALIVE...and His Word was now alive. I'm sorry if I hurt you by what I stated above, but my menopausal symptoms came on the heals of my 'awakening' and the subsequent death of a couple of men in my life so it took me awhile to recognize that this was no longer the norm. I WAS NOT SAYING THAT THIS IS THE CASE WITH YOU since I only see snipets of you here. But it reminded me of my situation, and I would have been remiss if I didn't at least give that as an option... Your closest personal friends know your heart...and the LORD knows...so, Rock on then, girl! Or should I say Cry ON!
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8/5/2008 9:19 am |
Sis let your heart remain tender in ways of the Lord because God works thru tender hearted when your heart becaomes hard toward things of the Lord you take on anything goes but is not that way at all!!!!!!!!!!! Mat 6:21 For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also. Mat 12:35 A good man out of the good treasure of the heart bringeth forth good things: and an evil man out of the evil treasure bringeth forth evil things. Mat 22:37 Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. Mar 6:52 For they considered not the miracle of the loaves: for their heart was hardened. Mar 11:23 For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith. Mat 7:14 Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it. bennilee
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8/5/2008 12:48 pm |
Oh Pen, that was too funny. I cry all the time when the Spirit hits me!!! That is how we are wired, and the waterworks are just fine!!! I would be worried if the waterworks didn't work!!! And as for the best friend, she's a keeper too!!! She knows the buttons to push to make you laugh and get your goat!!!
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8/5/2008 1:32 pm |
what I wanna know is how all this fits on page one without rolling on to page two .......lol Susan because I have a Shepherd, I know love and goodness
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8/5/2008 1:44 pm |
how many $$$$$$$$$$$$$$ for a spirit filled, joyful, in love, blessed daughter of God? Here I was tryig to be nice 'n all Eph 2:10 We are his workmanship (poiema, or poem, or work of art) created in Christ Jesus. God is an artist and you are His masterpiece!
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8/6/2008 2:58 am |
I didn't know you couldn't sing ....and no I don't see, see, cuz I'm just another one of yur "blind" dates.....at least I couldn't see you for a long time....dats why I be a cryin". You have an evil twin, or does your "twin" have an evil twin. So with whom, I beg of you, have I been, ahem, flirting with????????????? Are you "you," or are you "her?" Is she "you," or is she "she"? Who are you, who am I? Who are we??? Who is your neigbour? Are your neighbours "us," or are they them, or are we "them". Oh the dilemma, I must go and bite my nails and figure this out.  Eph 2:10 We are his workmanship (poiema, or poem, or work of art) created in Christ Jesus. God is an artist and you are His masterpiece!
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8/6/2008 5:57 am |
ms_warriorthingy replies on 8/6/2008 3:21 am: "Yes!!!! Oh wow, yup I have travailed too....specially when I am praying for someone....and there is one person I pray for, and I quite literally feel the pain in their heart....I have never ever experienced anything like this before...I have this overwhelming gratitude to God...oh boy words can't even begin to explain it!!" Yes, I've even felt physical pain, have doubled over in pain as if I were in labor, moaning and yes even wailing. I've even done this sitting in church. But I will never quench the Spirit. I've prayed over and over again for Him to use me and if this is the way He chooses, so be it. Even if I look like an idiot. Lord, keep one hand on my shoulder and one hand over my mouth!
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8/9/2008 10:44 pm |
I didn't know you couldn't sing ....and no I don't see, see, cuz I'm just another one of yur "blind" dates.....at least I couldn't see you for a long time....dats why I be a cryin".You have an evil twin, or does your "twin" have an evil twin. So with whom, I beg of you, have I been, ahem, flirting with????????????? Are you "you," or are you "her?" Is she "you," or is she "she"? Who are you, who am I? Who are we??? Who is your neigbour? Are your neighbours "us," or are they them, or are we "them". Oh the dilemma, I must go and bite my nails and figure this out.  Eph 2:10 We are his workmanship (poiema, or poem, or work of art) created in Christ Jesus. God is an artist and you are His masterpiece!
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8/11/2008 1:01 pm |
What are you going to do?? Gum me to death??? Eph 2:10 We are his workmanship (poiema, or poem, or work of art) created in Christ Jesus. God is an artist and you are His masterpiece!
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8/29/2008 6:37 am |
Penelopy..good one Sis..do that when i hear a good sermon,a song,when i think of all the miracles he performed on me-my loved ones,the troubled times i went thru,and how i put Him first,loved Him more then any one else in my life,and didn't even dawn on me..it just came as second nature..PRAISE YOU LORD JESUS FOR ALL YOUR LOVE..
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