Comments on: Old Things Have Passed Away

By: Corrie

Corrie — Wed, 21 May 2008 14:47:40 +0000

1.( I “lost” my original words that I had wrote. Something is hindering me…) What I should have said is “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.” Philippians 4:13 Also, “The things which are impossible with men are possible with God,” Luke 18:27
I feel this to mean that I must pray more and repeat these phases….it isn’t me anymore….it is God…
2. I do know He has a plan for me. I am at a still stand, but with His guidance and courageous love for me, I can….
3. In delaying the chosen path, I am not fully trusting and relying on my Lord and Savior. That is not in His plan. I am putting on the armor of God, staying in the light and only positive thoughts will cross my mind. I want to truly belong to Him….He is my All.

By: tessmartinez

tessmartinez — Thu, 31 May 2007 23:39:44 +0000

Dear Radiantbride,

You are a blessing to us. I wish I had known Jesus the way you do when I was your age. You are special in God’s eyes.

I told my daughter about you and she’s amazed by your faith. I pray young ladies like you will have the same love you have for Jesus. Yes, the Eucharistic Adoration is a beautiful place to be alone with Him. I love going there to savor His loving presence.

By: radiantbride

radiantbride — Wed, 30 May 2007 17:24:12 +0000

Brenda,

I hope we can grow together in His Kingdom! This is amazing!!

Just four months ago, I felt His love, but I didn’t know how to share it with other people. I knew that He would always be with me through it all, but I didn’t understand the depth of the meaning, ‘He died for me on the cross.’ Now I do, thanks to my youth group.

I went on a weekend long retreat and I grew so close with Jesus! It was amazing! We had reconciliation and then we went to Eucharistic Adoration for three hours! It was the best three hours of my life! Then, just two weeks ago, I got confirmed, which strengthened the Holy Spirit within me.

Last month, in April, I thought that I would get married to a human, but then, when we were learning about vocations, I realized that my vocation was to marry my God. It was so amazing to hear this!

On Monday, I saw His face in the clouds, with His arms outstretched to me! It was so uplifting. I also was reading the Bible and I found this:

“Daniel, beloved,” He said to me, “understand the words which I am speaking to you; stand up, for my mission now is to you.” When He said this to me, I stood up trembling. “Fear not, Daniel,” He continued, “from the first day you made up your mind to acquire understanding and humble yourself before God, your prayer was heard.” -Daniel 10: 11-12

I feel like God was telling me that once I gave Him my life and told Him to do whatever He wanted with it, my prayer was heard. I feel like He is agreeing with me and reassuring me that I am to be His bride one day, when the time is right.I am going on a retreat in July, and I’m so excited!! We are going to have four hours of Eucharistic Adoration and it will be amazing!

I love you, Brenda! God Bless, my sister in Christ.

Love,
radiantbride

By: Brenda

Brenda — Wed, 30 May 2007 17:03:50 +0000

Amen and we will grow together, advance the Kingdom together, and best of all, share eternity together. Be blessed and tell your friend I said a big “Thank You!!!”

You have great wisdom for someone so young. Wish I had started my walk with Father at such a young age. YOU GO!!

I love you too Radiantbride.
Sometime check out Tess’s Journal. She lives in the Philippines.

Your servant and new friend in Christ
Brenda

By: radiantbride

radiantbride — Wed, 30 May 2007 16:58:56 +0000

Thank you, Brenda. You are amazing! One of my friends, from church suggested this website to help me stay strong and grow in love with Christ, so I am happy to be here.
You are wonderful! Each day I hope to grow stronger in love with Jesus, my Savior.

Thank you. He is proud and is smiling down at you, right now. I love you!

Love,
radiantbride

By: Brenda

Brenda — Tue, 29 May 2007 18:18:36 +0000

Radiantbride,

What a blessing to have you here. Your encouraging words have touched my heart today. I know they will minister to the heart of everyone who reads them. We are strengthened in our trials just like a body builder is strengthened in the natural by lifting weights. How would we ever know we need Him if we didn’t “need” Him. blessings to you radiantbride. You are an inspiration.

Your Servant In Christ
Brenda

By: radiantbride

radiantbride — Tue, 29 May 2007 17:40:47 +0000

My Lord is saying that I am going through everything in my life right now so that He will be strengthened in me. Every little confusion and frustration are pieces in the journey for me to be fully complete, in His glory. He is amazing! I am so overjoyed with His love, and it is so hard to even put this feeling into words! If everyone felt the way I do for my Lord, knowing that He will always love me and He is watching out for me and has a plan for me, then no one would ever be depressed. This feeling is a cure for anything. The most depressed person would be so uplifted and would start dancing if they knew that God put troubles in their path because He cares about them and He has a plan for them. Where ever you go, He will always be right beside you, no matter what.