friends with God

[anni]

hey

i just wanted to say that lately God has been soooo awesome to me and i want to encourage you guys to never give up on him. even when things are going so bad you dont even wanna live anymore, i can promise that Jesus will help you through if you let him.

people give up on him too fast. what they dont understand is that it doesnt just stop at when you ask Jesus into your heart, thats actually the beginning. from then on is an adventure; we can come closer to God every day. talk to him like you'd talk to a friend and the more you hang around him, the more natrual it'll be for you to become like him. its like that when you hang around friends aint it?

what i dont get is why people think we're religious??!!
ever since i met Jesus, my life and friendship with him has been the coolest
i wouldn't want it any other way. he is my life!!

Anni

[blessed]

That is awesome! Annie You have a great way with words. I will be praying for you.

I have not given up on the Lord but have been feeling like giving up on myself. Everything seems to be falling apart around me and it hurts not to be able to help in the way that is necessary.

I love the Lord and know that He is closer than a brother. He is my best friend.

School is not going well at all and don't see how it is going to work out. It is hard to know what to do sometimes.

People are accusing me more than ever now and I just have to cry myself to sleep at times.

[Sharing His Word]

hey mary,
i know how you feel, i use to feel like giving up on myself all the time. but i have learned that giving up is NOT the answer! we have to trust the Lord and confess to Him that we need His help getting through problems that we have, and ask for His guidance. because we simply can not do it on our own! my advice is just stay in prayer and seek the Lord.
i will keep you in my prayers aswell! keep your head up!
much love,
~Shannon.

[Sharing His Word]

P.S
you can e-mail me if you want to talk this out further.
God bless!

~Shannon.

[blessed]

Thank you! Shannon. What an inspiration you truly are. I will continue to pray and read the word. I will e-mail you as soon as I can. thank you for being such a great friend and for allowing the love of the Lord to shine forth in your life.

[anni]

hey mary
sorry i havent written for a while ive been so busy with schoolwork. i'll be praying that everything works out for schoolwork for you. i love you heaps!! dont ever forget that. hey i want to share this song with you, i love it heaps:

Can you think of the way that we used to be
we were young full of hopes and full of dreams
look around what has happened in between
living life can steal your hope away it seems
dream again
oh you're like a child who's waiting to become

chorus
the son has come to free us
so set your eyes on Jesus
you're free now
know that you are free
to love as he has loved us
to live like he's among us
to dream now
know that you are free indeed

vs. 2
when you're world is a dark and a lonely place
turn your eyes from yourself and seek his face
there's a hope in his open arms you'll find
and a peace that's gonna free your heart and mind
breathe again
oh you're free to fly
and young enough to run

mary you are free no matter what happens. and you're freedom comes from God. just think, you're the daughter of a king! dont ever lose your self-worth. when you feel like giving up on yourself just look at the princess u r. i know its all nice and easy for me to say since im not going through nearly as bad stuff as you are, and i'm not going to pretend i know how it feels, because i dont. but i know that no one is ever too far to be reached by God. even if you're saved.

no one is ever too depressed or upset for God to be able to give them joy again. God is a God of wonders and how he does it i dont know, but he can change the darkest night. i know because he did that for me.

im here for you girl!
see ya
luv anni

[blessed]

Hi! Annie, It was great to hear from you! You are in my thoughts and prayers. How are you classes coming along so far? That is an awesome song. Thank you for sharing it with me. It is true that we are indeed free in Jesus and in His love. I love ya too and know that in my heart there is a special place for you. You and Shannon are an answer to prayer. I am here for you too. Lots of love big sis in Jesus.