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Who am I and why am I here? I used to be a wife. Not anymore. I used to be a teacher. Not so much anymore. I used to be a mother. Still am, but my "mothering" skills are not required very often. I used to define myself in those terms: wife, mother, teacher. Now it seems my roles are changing, and I am in the middle of trying to figure out just who I am, and what my purpose in the remaining years of my life should be. Sometimes I feel like a hamster on an exercise wheel, or a leaf caught in an eddy--spinning around and around, but never going anywhere, never accomplishing anything worthwhile. Anybody else ever feel that way? How do you approach the task of redefining yourself as your life changes?  Blessings, Merry Only the soul that knows the mighty grief can know the mighty rapture. Sorrows come to stretch out spaces in the heart for joy. ~Edwin Markham~ |
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8/20/2007 8:36 pm |
First off welcome back merry. Secondly this is a tough question. I just live life. That means traveling, exploring new things, meeting new people, becoming involved in the community, just basically living. Enrich your life and you will find the joy of it undefinable.
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Dear sister I think and believe the Lord is sending you on your knees.God has a great plan for you and you have been enrolled in the school of intercession. Are you really up to it? God bless you.
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8/21/2007 2:57 am |
Hey Merry good to see you!! I used to feel a little like that but God doesn't keep us in that place very long. It could just be a time of rest before your next big adventure!    PENELOPE "For I know the Plans I have for you, declares the Lord" Jer 29:11
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8/25/2007 7:26 am |
HI Merry, good to see you. I have wondered how you have been doing! I have no answers for you, just keep praying and know that He does have wonderful plans for you. I love Meows questions,they got me to thinking too!! I am still over at the other "place" but check in here from time to time. Stay in touch and let me know how you are, ok? God bless you.
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I have been in that place ever since my divorce. Figuring out who I am...someone I don't recognize anymore that's for sure. but I do know in all this time that has passed...trusting God with me, who I am, what I'm supposed to do is at the hub of the wheel in my life. Trusting Him with it....and in the meantime......just BE All you know you are supposed to BE What He has called you to BE What He has said you are to BE Not as simple as it looks. TRUST AND BE.
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I've been lonely, and feeling at loose ends myself. Today I was with a small group of friends. Most of us are divorced, and the ones who are married have their share of problems. I learned once again that other people's lives aren't a whole lot differernt than mine. I think that I'll move into the role of grandmother next summer as I'm seriously considering moving back to Texas to be with my children and grandchildren. The people here to whom I've been ministering are no longer in my life. LeAnne Gracious, Merciful, Compassionate
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9/5/2007 5:43 pm |
Merry, you have some roles open to you for the rest of your life. One wonderful one is Beloved of God. You can revel in that, meditate on the privilege of such a position. Let it fill you with joy. Another is friend. There will always be people who will benefit from you reaching out to them as Friend. You can develop yourself in that role for the rest of your life. We all need one another. The other is 'sister'. Within the family of God, you are our sister in Christ. Another life long role. God bless and encourage you and guide you in the days ahead. Janet
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1/24/2008 6:17 pm |
With the awesome power of the Lord, no one is lost Life is never without trials and tribulation, acquiring and letting go; yet life begins with the knowledge of Christ Jesus, for without Christ Jesus does one truly have life? Life is also the precious opportunity Christ Jesus renders unto those who believe upon him, therefore believe, be comforted and rest assure in the capable leadership of Christ Jesus.
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