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Dear God, It’s me…
December 3, 2007, 11:06 pm
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Dear God,

It’s me.  I know we haven’t talked in a very long time.  I know that I have been very distant over the last many years.  I’m not sure exactly when or how we lost touch, but we have.  The last time I remember talking was sometime in the late 80’s.   So much has happen since we last talked.  I’m much older now, but not particularly wiser.  I have moved faraway, but I haven’t come very far.  I’ve thought of you many times over the years, but I have never called.  I thought of you when one of my friends was killed in a car accident.  I thought I saw you in the crowd at the funeral of a co-worker who lost a 6 year battle with cancer.   I started to call you on that terrible day in September back in 2001, but I didn’t want to bother you.  I looked for you at the cemetery the day I buried my grandmother, but I didn’t see you there.  I’m sorry that I haven’t stayed in touch over the years.  I just felt like we had grown apart.  I felt like may be I didn’t really need you as much I thought.  May be it was just that we believed in different things or that I just couldn’t relate to you anymore, but we just stopped talking.

Now, here I am.  I stand here on the verge of nothing or everything.  I thought I had everything, but I’ve thought that before.  I’m 40 years old and I am making the same mistakes I was when I was 14.  I like to pretend that I am strong.  I like to pretend that I don’t need anyone.  I like to pretend that I am in control of my own life.  I like to pretend that I am strong enough to weather any storm.  Yes, I like to pretend, but that is all that it is, pretending.  When it comes down to it I have nothing.  I am one pay check away from being homeless.  The only thing that separates me from the homeless man sleeping in the alley behind the grocery store is time and a little bit of luck.  As I sit here tonight depressed and sad over my current situation I wonder what is next.  Where is my life going tomorrow?  What is in store for me next week?  If life is what you make of it then I need to trade in my paints and start over.

Today I spent the day alone.  The sea of depression has swallowed me.  I am adrift.  Today, for the first time in years, I called out your name.  I asked you to help me.  I asked why does this keeping happening to me.  I look around me and I see all the wonderful things that I have, but I’m scared that I may lose it all.  It’s funny just a couple of months ago I was boasting of how I had everything.  Now, I stand on the edge of the abyss.  As I look down I see the ground under my feet slowly giving way.  God, please help me.  Please give me the strength to survive all of this.  I once had a very close friend tell me I was God’s golden child because no matter what I always come out on top.

I hope that we will stay in touch.  I hope that you will come to visit now and then.  I promise to listen this time.  I promise not to turn away.  Most of all, I promise to be a better person.  After all, the greatest gift is life and it is just that simple.  Either you have it or you don’t.

All my best,

Sean




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Therefore Jesus said again, I tell you the truth, I am the gate for the sheep. Iam the gate, whoever enters through me will be saved. He will come in and go out, and find pasture. The thief comes only to steal, kill and destroy, I have come that they may have life and have it to the full”. John 10:7,9-10

   mae ann 12.06.07 @ 10:00 am

ang galing

   Leah 12.06.07 @ 9:07 pm

Sean, there is a reason why this is happening to you right now. I don’t know what it is but you will emerge stronger, wiser and more grounded after this episode in your life. My school chaplain used to always say,” God will never give you any trial you can’t handle.” Rest assured that this will soon pass.

   leo 12.06.07 @ 9:07 pm

Hi Sean,

Reading your blog touched my heart. Maybe it’s because, to some level, I can relate to what you’re going through from the experiences I just had.

But if there is one thing I have learned in this life and age… it is that God was there all along, patiently waiting until you’re ready to call him. And now I’m more than sure that he’s happy of the fact that you have come to a realization that you do need him. (almost like the parable of the prodigal son in the new testament)

In the midst of the darkness of my own days, I saw light because I keep these thoughts in mind:

“Forget what you can or can’t do… Trust NOT on your own capabilities… and SUBMIT EVERYTHING you have to him.” (a quote in the new testament that Jesus said goes to say, “Leave everything and follow me.”)

“Rejoice that you are weak, because in you’re weakness, he is your strength” (a song in church inspired this… “Father, please keep me weak, because in my weakness, I find your strength”)

“LET HIM DRIVE… take you’re hands off the wheel and close your eyes… just TRUST him… that’s all.” (when my life is all in chaos and there was nowhere else to go but to drive straight to an abyss, i learned to let go of the wheel & trust that he’ll save me)

This is easier said than done and it takes time to be able to do these… But once you learn how to be carefree from your worries, you will see his light shine upon you, and you will learn to rejoice through the darkest days of your life too.

Trust that you had never been alone and that you will never be alone. He’s always there and he’s not all that far.

Remember, Jesus came so that we may be saved. He didn’t for the righteous… neither did he come to turn his back on us when we call upon him.

No matter how far we distant ourselves to him, he is there for us when we turn and repent. And he is generous in his blessings when we submit ourselves to him.

Our Father just wants his sone back. That’s all. And now that you are, the Angels in heaven are singing in unison as out Father’s heart is filled with joy to see that you’ve come back.

I pray that you’ll the same route that I did.

God Bless You Sean.

Your sister in Christ,
Florence

   Florence 12.07.07 @ 8:15 am

You know Sean life is maybe simple but not easier like as it is, as what in God´s word says He knows everything what we´ll going through even we´re yet in our mother´s womb He knows who we are, what way we are going to,or even the thoughts yet to come as in He knows everything. In my part i can tell you that there´s a great opportunity that Father spending on you nor you might to remember how great love He is, He gave us His beloved son Jesus that whoever believe in Him and accept Him as Lord and saviour will not perish won´t live in darkness won´t alone but have an everlasting life together with Him. And if you trully believe it in your heart then i assure you you have your everlasting guarantee wiht Him and you will see how beauty really life is and you will enjoy it just keep in your heart the love of Jesus. This is the very basic fundamental issue in our life that we need everyday, no matter how hard the situation we have God want us to see in the position He told us to be, He alone can change and help us, but He require us the faith to have. Remember what He speaks about the mustard like kind of faith and if we have that it create miracle. God love you so much don´t ever forgot it by His love we are save. God Bless You….

   jennifer 12.07.07 @ 8:21 am

Hi Sean,

Hello from Down Under,
What an awesome testimony from a humble person who somewhat not ashamed to shout to the whole world for what he’s going through.
Sean, I dont know if your’e a christian or not but one thing I can say is that you are a wonderful son of GOD. You said that at one stage you would like to close your door for HIM, you wanted to think that HE is not real. And you let the enemy lead your life for a little while, you think materialism will put you to the top above all. But in the end you did realized that nothing in this earth can make you happy or feel the freedom one can ever ask for if you let GOD be your overall controller for everything you do. Sean our saviour did not neglected you as you are the one who turned your back. But nevertheless it is not too late my brother in Christ. You are calling HIM as your savior that is awesome. Keep calling for him pray before, ask and you will get the answer.

Have a wonderful weekend.

Susan

   Susan 12.08.07 @ 5:00 am

tolong ada webgeratis ka..?

   amtex 12.08.07 @ 7:45 am

sean, i went through this about 4 months ago. i was lost, hungry for knowlage, i blamed god. finally i prayed. weeks later, i woke up one morning, actually happy. i hadn’t been happy in a year.
praise god for prayer, church, and jesus himself

   olivia 12.08.07 @ 3:00 pm

hikz…
i feel same like you!

   hey 12.09.07 @ 5:21 am

what i read made me cry..i am in the same boat as u r..i was so close with god b4..he directed every moved i made.. then i made a moved without him..and till i walked farther away from him. i tried so many times to go back to him. i know all the promises.. i know he loves me and he forgives..and i can come back anytime..but its hard to go back. i made several attempts and yet here i am still in the same spot.. hearbroken, depressed, living from paycheck to paycheck..i consider my life with no purpose..thoughts of deaths always come to my mind..it seemed a very easy way out to end the misery and confusion abt life…i do think the hand of god is upon me..not that he hated me.. but becoz he chose to love me still and so he makes sure that without him, i am nothing…and so i cant find the happiness im looking for coz im not with him..but still..i cant seem to make the first step towards him.. all i do is cry and feel my pain….

   C e E j a E 12.10.07 @ 12:53 pm

Hi Sean,
Remember, that God is always watching us no matter who we are. Always ready to listen and guide us. And i do believed that he never leave us. Whatever you ask and you do to believe to him he will be given to you.

   anabelle 12.10.07 @ 4:17 pm

Hi Sean,

I stumbled upon your blog accidentally and I found your words so touching. Although perfect strangers, I found comfort in your words because it described the journey that I now endeavor. I do believe that although we grow apart from God, he or she, has never left our side. And I believe that God communicates with us throughout our lives…throughout our day actually. All the signs are there..all we need to do is listen and see. We are all lead to the truths that we are ready to hear. And from the sounds of it..I think you’re ready.

   Arnel 12.10.07 @ 10:51 pm

for some reason i dont know why i cried reading this entry. :(
guess i’m just happy that you have reconnect with him.

I feel your pain… ur in my prayers sean. One of these days I’m sure He’ll answer.Have Faith…

:::hugz:::

   jay 12.11.07 @ 12:54 am

Sean
all will be fine its only a matter of time, when a door closes God opens another DOOR or even a window……..he is the God of everything and everyone, when you cry he cries along with you, when you laugh he laughs along……..take heart, am also praying for you, u can alway count on me for a chat …….. VERY SOON THE STORM WILL BE OVER

   oketch 12.11.07 @ 3:24 am

After reading on your Blog.. I just thought that i make one also a letter like that For GOD!…

I must admit that every single words- written in your blog was like a lightning stroke into my heart.. I can reflect it.. uNtil Now my tears kept streaming down on my face…

Goid Bless you SEAN!

   Che 12.12.07 @ 4:44 am

helo sean im realy touch its hapen to me to but u know he gave me another chance so dont give up because trials make us strong and confident so always pray and trust him

   myla 12.13.07 @ 3:35 am

I don’t where I came across your name but it’s timely. I know everyone here who’ve read your blog had one or many times been in your situation. I guess you just put everything to words. Tonight, before you, I told to myself…what am I doing to myself? The more I’m hurt the more I move away from Him. Faith is what I need. Faith to God that everything will be alright, it’s what I need…not particularly what I want…but what I need at the moment. A faith that what is given to me at the moment, will eventually unfolds itself and be the most beautiful thing that happened to me.

Anyways, so much for myself!!!

Thanks for giving words to our longing hearts! Merry Christmas…

   Meng 12.13.07 @ 11:17 pm

Hi Sean,

I accidentally happen to read ur blog and my heart goes out to you. I couldn’t hold my tears reading ur story as I feel the same pain as u are right now…I was once His child and have drifted away for so long. I have tried to get back to him but it isn’t easy as we as we speak. Shadows are still hanging over my shoulders. All I keep saying to myself is that His will will be done on earth and in heaven. If this is my fate I will accept it with all my heart. He’s the only one that knows our destiny. I have so many love ones surrounding me yet they’re too far away to be reach in person…Most times I am feeling lost and don’t know how to be brave and be strong anymore. I guessed I am good to hide the emotionaly struggle I feel right now. I don’t want to get back into depression but I know I am into again…I sometimes wish that I will be better if I’m gone so everyone will be free from my sufferings. I believe in God but darkness is sometimes far too strong that is just lurking behind my back and is pulling me towards into it… I don’t have control over my feelings and emotions. I just wanted vanish sometimes but I don’t want to surrender myself into that darkness either, I will fight for this depression myself with the help of family and the other people who said they love me…Hang on there Sean, u and I are not alone..

   Abigail 12.13.07 @ 11:29 pm

I’ve certainly travelled down your road before. I’ve called out to God many times.”Ask and you shall receive, seek and you shall find”. When God made you he made you in His image and likeness, He breathed His life into you. Many of us wonder where God is, but most importantly God is in you, and God is with you all the time. Once you realize this, you will never feel alone again. God bless!

   conni 12.14.07 @ 9:02 am

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   conni 12.14.07 @ 9:04 am

Sean,
Same as the others who read your testimony, I was touched..I am not the religious type of person but I always believe that there is God.. Never lose your faith. Keep in mind that you are luckier than others,despite what you are in right now.. Hold on to anything that comes to you…There is always reason for everything.God has something instore for you.You may have your downs now but tomorrow will be better…God loves you and will always be there for you….

   amriel 12.14.07 @ 10:40 pm

i read your blog ang i dont think its accidental, i too wanted to post something for Jesus..this is just my little way of thanking Him for giving me a chance to live and experience life no matter how difficult it is,i thank Him for the trials that he sent me,for in there i am sure that He wants me to learn from my mistakes and inaccuracies,He is so lenient, i do not believe that He would hurt or cause harm to His people,if ever we’re experiencing pain or suffering it is because of the sins we committed,trust Him and ask for mercy,believe in what your faith can do…do you know the song LOVE SONG FOR A SAVIOR? by Jars of Clay, well here is the lyrics read carefully and try to feel the message…IN OPEN FIELDS OF WILD FLOWERS,SHE BREATHES THE AIR AND FLIES AWAY(SHE THANKS HER JESUS FOR) THE DAISIES AND ROSES,IN NO SIMPLE LANGUAGE,SOMEDAY SHE’LL UNDERSTAND,THE MEANING OF IT ALL…HE’S MORE THAN THE LAUGHTER AND THE STARS FROM THE HEAVEN AS CLOSE S A HEARTBEAT OR A SONG ON OUR LIPS.SOMEDAY WE’LL TRUST HIM AND LEARN HOW TO SEE HIM,SOMEDAY HE’LL CALL US,WE WILL COME RUNNING AND FALL IN HIS ARMS THE TEARS WILL FALL DOWN AND WE’LL PRAY..I WANT TO FALL IN LOVE WITH YOU(5X)..WE WANT TO PRAY..
SITTING SILENT WEARING SUNDAY BEST
THE SERMON ECHOES THROUGH THE WALL(A GREAT SALVATION THROUGH) IT CALLS TO THE PEOPLE
WHO STARE INTO NOWHERE AND CANT FEEL THE CHAINS ON THEIR SOULS
I WANT TO FALL IN LOVE WITH YOU
IT SEEMS TOO EASY TO CALL YOU SAVIOR
NOT CLOSE ENOUGH TO CALL YOU GOD(SO I SIT AND THINK OF)
WORDS I CAN MENTION TO SHOW MY DEVOTION
I WANT TO FALL IN LOVE WITH YOU(MY HEART BEATS FOR YOU)
..its a very touching song,and everytime i hear it i just want to genuflect,but as i said my stumbling to your blog is not accidental in a way..you’re seeking for God right? the number of people who shared the same sentiment with you just proves that God is speaking to you..hold on to your faith and above all trust HIM

remain steadfast,
cheri

   cheri 12.16.07 @ 9:46 am

Sean, As I looked at the post the picture caught my eye it was attached to Poem called the Bell Let me share it with you now.I just hope it all fits.THE BELL
I KNOW WHO I AM
I am God’s child (John 1:12)
I am Christ’s friend (John 15:15)
I am united with the Lord(1 Cor. 6:17)
I am bought with a price(1 Cor. 6:19-20)
I am a saint (set apart for God). (Eph. 1:1)
I am a personal witness of Christ (Acts 1:8)
I am the salt & light of the earth (Matt.5:13-14)
I am a member of the body of Christ (1 Cor 12:27)
I am free forever from condemnation ( Rom. 8: 1-2)
I am a citizen of Heaven. I am significant (Phil.3:20)
I am free from any charge against me (Rom. 8:31-34)
I am a minister of reconciliation for God (2 Cor.5:17-21)
I have access to God through the Holy Spirit (Eph. 2:18)
I am seated with Christ in the heavenly realms (Eph. 2:6)
I cannot be separated from the love of God (Rom.8:35- 39)
I am established, anointed, sealed by God (2 Cor.1:21-22)
I am assured all things work together for good (Rom. 8: 28)
I have been chosen and appointed to bear fruit (John 15:16)
I may approach God with freedom and confidence (Eph. 3: 12)
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me (Phil. 4:13)
I am the branch of the true vine, a channel of His life (John 15: 1-5)
I am God’s temple (1 Cor. 3: 16). I am complete in Christ (Col. 2: 10)
I am hidden with Christ in God (Col. 3:3). I have been justified (Romans 5:1)
I am God’s co-worker (1 Cor. 3:9; 2 Cor 6:1). I am God’s workmanship ( Eph 2:10)
I am confident that the good works God has begun in me will be perfected (Phil 1: 5)
I have been redeemed and forgiven (Col. 1:14). I have been adopted as God’s child (Eph 1:5)
I belong to God
Do you know
who you
are!?

Keep this bell ringing…pass it on:)

“The LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you;
the LORD turn His face toward you and give you peace.”
Numbers 6:24-26

   Rainy 12.16.07 @ 12:16 pm

hello Sean,

I was once grieving with a lot of problems..my ex husband left me with a year old daughter while I was pregnant with our second child and he left us without explaining why and he never told us where he was going..I was financially down that time and I was only 19. It was really hard for me to raise our babies alone and I was youthful and innocent. But then things became lighter as years were passing by. That means, life is not always in its bad times..time will ease it out. Just dont give up and hold on to your faith. A lot of people are praying for you. I do too.

   macel 12.16.07 @ 10:59 pm

Oh sean what an inspiring story I’ve felt it before to drift away from God and blame him for all my disappointments and struggles in life. I thought he was not listening to me that he don’t answer my prayers so I drift apart but then a tragedy happens that made me rethink my life and realize how much God loves me and despite me not calling upon him time and again but still he is there waiting patiently for me to come home. But only through tragedy will we ever realize how much God’s love is for us the trial you have now is God’s way of calling you back into his arms and what a homecoming it will be. I still have my weaknesses but I know God will guide me in every journey that I take.

   beautiful 12.16.07 @ 11:01 pm

hey there! i know u dont know me and me not knowing u as well. i happened to read ur blog and it just happene that i guess we are in both dilemma. i havent talked to HIM for the longest time now. i know i go to church almost every sunday but am i really praying when i am there? NOT! my mind is always wandering. i dont even know if i still know how to pray, knowing that i grew up from a religous environment and going to a catholic school as well. but after reading ur blog i got inspired i think i dont have to pray all i need is to talk to him, heart-to-heart talk would be better than praying.. thank you very much for this very inspiring story…

   ley 12.17.07 @ 1:48 pm

Jesus loves Sean.

   Elen 12.17.07 @ 7:35 pm

Sean…, Jesus loves you.
Just the way you are.

   Elen 12.17.07 @ 7:40 pm

hi, i just wanted to say i feel the same way at this very moment while im reading this, its like you said everything that I cant figure out for myself. I can relate to the strong emotions that your article showed, and i almost cried upon reading this. Just wanted say that this was very well written, it moved every emotions deep inside of me..

   timendspace 12.17.07 @ 11:53 pm

“the Lord is always there”

keep the Faith ^^

   lor 12.18.07 @ 5:23 am

hye….what u wrote here really touched my heart….even though that we’re diff in term of religion, but when it comes to things bout life, we’re all the same….all i can say is, wuteva problem there is, maybe it’s just a sign by God to make us realise that it is time to get back to Him and ask for His help…and maybe, He is just trying to teach us how to be patient….most importantly, God knows what is best for all of us….and he is the most gracious, n most merciful….just go through wuteva it is u’re going through, sean…..n im sure, that God is going to reward u, with things that u won’t expect to be rewarded….think back, u stil have ur life ryte? just treasure that one, n u’ll come to realise that God has given life which is fair n square, for all of us…

   aku MyLO 12.18.07 @ 12:02 pm

Sean,
everybody who joined in have testimonies to share and advises to give ..u see what u have done? it was not just u who was helped but others too who read your letter..u opened our eyes to a touching and moving words of yours we feel it and empathized with u..u have given us a most wonderful gift this christmas to come back and talk to jesus again..a good reminder that now adays people cant see since material things are more important..THANKS sean for reminding us that we need to reflect on the lord and go back to him..u urself have realized this and sharing it with others u have given us a bright light which i hope u felt it too! keep the faith and keep on struggling..my prayers are with u! dont ever give up..I THANK THE LORD FOR A PRECIOUS GIFT most especially this christmas you SEAN and your LETTER!
Godbless!
ana

   ana 12.19.07 @ 1:54 pm

hi, sean
life is full of mystery and i can tell you that even though you have everything in life, does not mean your happy, most of the time we feel empty. i dont think that people in this world have everything.
i think we have the same problem, all of us I guess. the reason why at times we go through difficult times, simply because we dont know what we want.
now is the time sean to think about what you really want and with GOD you will be able to find and be happy one day. it will never be a good sailing journey but you will feel that
GOD is with you.
remember that pain and difficulties in life is to teach us something and maybe through failures GOD is talking to us.

   cherry 12.19.07 @ 4:50 pm

i was touched when i read your blog. it taught the readers to always connect to GOD.
when we are surrounded by material and social contentment we seem to forget to call on HIM. I’m glad that you found HIM again..keep it up.

   Lorna 12.20.07 @ 6:36 pm

Dear Sean,

Honestly i admired your openess to God; how you express your feelings and it should be that way. I dont know u but definitely u are doing the right thing. God is always with us, no matter what.

We are never alone, whether we choose him or not: in Jesus we have a forever-faithful friend.

God bless,
Rose

   Rhose 12.22.07 @ 3:14 am

It is a very inspirational and touching words,just keep in mind that God is there for you. God bless. Merry Cristmas.

   Nancy 12.22.07 @ 5:47 am

juz remember that life isn’t forever ..
Then y’ll be remember 4 GOD

   haRuN 12.23.07 @ 5:40 am

:)
Keep fighting..

   BLaCk mEonG 12.23.07 @ 4:39 pm

Thankyou everyone, especially Sean, you have helped me

   Ade 12.24.07 @ 4:49 am

Brother Sean,

Life can be full of expectacles and hardships, but without hardships life wouldn’t be worthwhile having when u feel expectacles. It is these hardships that makes us strong.

Now that when the world has turn it’s back on you it had already turn baked on Jesus before, and u should feel honor that u are going under the same tribulation that he had to make u strong as he is. It is hard, but it is not futile! You will be as strong as what u have always believed in.

Remember, God is with u always

   Gil Stephen 12.24.07 @ 9:48 pm

hei there…
one thing that i’m certain n i want to share with you is … God never let go of you.even if u have left him few years ago , even if u have turn ur back from him.. He is still there , to watch over you. I mean if he is not there you wont be counting urself well . as u see, u still have the chance to enjoy life.. thought life have its up n down but … arent you be alive on earth .. n i bet God is giving you the chance to turn to him b4 its too late..
Anyway… hold on to Him… we know that very clear, we are human n human always fall away from his creator but the creator will not abandon you becoz u r His BEST creation that so precious to Him. And HE WILL LOVE U TILL THE END… amen

   Miguelinda 12.26.07 @ 2:17 pm

Sean, I am thankful that you are seeking him first. Proverb 3:4-5 said to trust in Him w/ all your heart and lean not on your own understanding, because if you to he will give you straight path to walk on. Keep fighting and seek his kingdom 1st.

Take care,
Max

   Max 12.27.07 @ 7:19 pm

now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us….eph.3:20

Behold, the Lord’s hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; neither his ear heavy, that it cannot hear…isaiah 59:1
keep on praying, accept jesus christ as your personal saviour, that once he died on the cross of calvary to paid our sins, only Jesus can saves us….God bless!

   L Y N 12.28.07 @ 1:00 pm

SEAN,
LIKE MOST OF THE OTHERS, I, TOO, HAPPENED UPON YOUR POST. BUT, I DON’T THINK IT WAS BY ACCIDENT. I KNOW IT WAS JUST ANOHTER STEP TAKEN IN THE ROAD THAT IS MY DESTINY. I WAS TRULY BLESSED BY THIS. I CAN REALTE TO IT SPECIFICALLY. I AM GLAD THAT YOU ARE BACK ON THE ROAD THAT LEADS TO TRUE HAPPINESS, THAT IS THE ROAD WHERE YOU WALK SIDE BY SIDE WITH JESUS CHRIST. ALWAYS LEAN ON HIM FOR SUPPORT. IF IT WASNT FOR THE TENDER MERCIES OF GOD, I WOULDNT HAVE MADE IT THROUGH THE LAST COUPLE OF DAYS. THOUGH THEY WERE TRYING, I KNOW THEY ARE ALSO A PART OF MY WALK WITH GOD. IT IS THROUGH MY FAITH AND HIS PROMISES THAT I CAN CONTINUE ON IN THAT WALK. GOD IS SO GREAT. SO, MY DEAREST SEAN, CONTINUE IN YOUR WALK. GOD BLESS YOU. FEEL FREE TO EMAIL ME AT BJMAYO39@YAHOO.COM. I WOULD LOVE TO SHARE OTHER STORIES OF MY WALK WITH YOU AND WOULD LIKE TO BASICALLY STAY IN TOUCH.

BJ

   brenda 12.29.07 @ 6:38 am

Gosh.. so wonderful.. He’s always with us.. and He never leaves us.. its just that sometimes, we dont let Him come in to our lives. Keep praying and accept Him. Ill pray for you too.. tc… : :
— april

   icE pRincEss 12.29.07 @ 3:02 pm

hi..
I love to read your entry..
It’s really touching and it reminds me about how fragile humans are…. I am a muslim but I can understand how you feel…we always forget HIM whenever we feel happy and when we feel we are on top of the world…although actually HE is the ONE that give the success to us…as a test for us whether we feel grateful to HIM OR not..but when we are drifting away from HIM(although HE is near to us, closer than the veins in our necks), HE will try to remind us to turn to HIM…to remind us about the purpose of our lives…the reason for living in this world.. by giving us a little hardships. So that we will realize we just his fragile creation that need HIM in our lives.

well, I pray that GOD will bestow peace and serenity in your heart in your journey to find HIM and to find your purpose of life….

   areeshah 12.29.07 @ 6:58 pm

hmm..

   michan 12.31.07 @ 2:25 am

What you’ve written is truly touches me. I guess, our prayer should be like this, as if talking to a close friend. No adlibs, no intros whatsoever…

With this kind of talk, I guess God will understand us most. Just be specific.And He’ll do the rest.

   Mary Ann 12.31.07 @ 2:45 am

sean, you really an inspiration to everyone who had read your blog, you let us see what is real, you show us how God loves us all inspite of all evil deeds we have done and with him i do believe that nothing is impossible. God bless you.

   Arnold 12.31.07 @ 9:48 am

Sean,please allow me today to share with you few pieces, True that it is at times we feel so weak that we seekout for strenght from God,therefor that is the time that we realize His signicance in our life,that is simply His own way of RESTORING what belongs to him! in times of depression and being lonely alone and helpless, are the most precise times we are able to acknowledge who we really are, who we need most, with whom we seek comforts peace and strenghts, So Sean Be Glad of the person you are!!!!!!!

   Catherine 01.02.08 @ 6:12 am

Dear Sean,
You are so blessed you realized how important God in your life…

   peachie 01.02.08 @ 11:49 pm

Hi Sean,
I just read your blog now.
What I want to share is Psalm 103. Read it…specially verses 8-13. The first part said : “The Lord is gracious & merciful, abounding in love and slow to anger.He will not always scold nor will He be angry forever. He does not treat us according to our sins, nor He punish us as we deserve”.

   catherine 01.03.08 @ 6:38 am

“Love Is All We Need”

Happy New Year Sean,
To be honest I got tear by reading your words. Sorry for my bad English. I not speaking it that long.
I have been going through a hard life and many times at the same edge you have been talking about. And I found love. I found with 41 a woman to love who changed my life and brought me back to life. Faith, Hope and love are the food of a passionate guy as you are. Love! Sean, let your heart please open to love and feel God. I love to tell yo my story, but it is long, tooooo long, The “Elixir” of happiness I found is love, the faith and hope and trust in love.
Don’t afraid anything, please don’t the exchange attitudes confuse you. Love is in giving. You are lost Sean for the simple reason that you gave up to trust love.

Love Sean! Love is what you need to feel God in your life, the “unconditional love”.

Tnx
David

   David 01.03.08 @ 1:21 pm

Here is the topic of my blog, Please allow me to share it with you my happiness Sean

Fortune is Holding On Loving You
She is 10.000 miles away from me and I am a poor guy with a bad status at the moment. And with all my soul I feel she is the woman I love for ever. So, please dnt ask me why I write so much about her all again and again. She is my life. She is my life like sun for the earth and water for the fish and air to breathe. She is my life. She is the beat in my heart and the life in my soul. She is the one making me shine love to all people losing the faith in love in a world filled with the short term materialistic needs. In a world that the ghost of consume is damaging the faith in eternal spirit of love and trust and hope. In a world in them so many people see the love as a investment in time. In a world in that we find huge palasts with 10s of rooms, empty of life and love and in a world with small houses filled with love and life. Her love is the glory and fortune in my heart to spread faith and hope and love. Read about love and trust and hope. See love is life, is strength, is the huge power coming from God into your heart. Once you believe it is there, it is real, you will look for it, you will find it, when you found it, you will be a human loving the whole world and feel fortune with everyone’s fortune and will feel share the pain, others carry. Once you realized this you will see there is someone who made you become complete. She is making me complete. She is all I am… And I love myself looool

   David 01.03.08 @ 1:30 pm

introspective (12/11/03)

here i am again
after a moment of satisfaction
i am back to realization
that i may have done wrong

here i am again,
walking wtih my broken compass
hoping to find the places i’ve passed
and i think i am lost

deep in this dark jungle
maybe, just maybe i need to pray
for i don’t want to stay
-here
would a holy God hear me?

maybe, maybe soon i’ll eat with the pigs
but i also know all the “sorry” lines
is my repentance genuine?
i can’t seem to discern,

am i numb now?
is my conscience seared?
God - do i no longer fear?
help me! please help me!!!

i want to go home

-febsky
mission hills

=================
after realizing that my heart was getting numb and jaded

   Febsky 01.03.08 @ 9:36 pm

Hey Sean,

I too was in your place (and maybe will visit it again — well, I hope not tho’! Not a fun place to be)

But you know what, it is true that if you still sense of being far from God — then HE has not giving up on you. His holy Spirit is still working in you. And you are still made aware. So, work with that prodding that God is doing in your life.

2003, I couldn’t feel God. I was going through A LOT! It’s not a “valley in the shadow of death”. It’s like a submarine terrain valley in the shadow of death. I told the Lord — uh GOD! IT’s not working!!! My life is still a mess!!!

But somehow, God was able to put little trinkets of hope and encouragements: a nice e-mail from friends, a line from a book, verses from Bible, Dr. Phil, Lion King (yeah! yeah! Even Dr. Phil and Lion King– I was that desperate) that just won’t let me give up hope.

The best and greatest victories (something you can brag about when you are old) are from the fiercest and bloodiest battles.

When a fighter quits in the middle of life’s battle - such quitting will haunt him. But when a fighter fights, - and won’t quit— but still keeps on fighting —even tho’ he loses (and dies) HE is a hero and an inspiration to all who are fighting life’s toughest battle.

That’s why I like Abe Lincoln. He’s my pal!

So, hang in there.

Febsky
(life’s cliff hanger veteran)

ps:
btw, God didn’t let me go. I am back in the “sheep’s pen”. I’ve grown so much from that dessert experience.

   Febsky 01.03.08 @ 9:51 pm

High Sean,

The path that you had and currently taking is relative to what I had….I pray and hope you cross the riverand stand agin this time with God and a true friend that can lift your lost soul.

   liz 01.04.08 @ 6:07 am

hope things turn out fine..take care..

   севванти 01.04.08 @ 2:41 pm

Sean,God is good all the time. You have just to trust Him as He leads us. take care. God bless.

   ana 01.04.08 @ 10:30 pm

gud day sean,, reading ur blog remind me dat m still blessed wid God,,not bcoz of what i hav today but bcoz of what ive overcome,,, and dat makes me a better and stronger personn,, ireally undertand ur situation,, ive been in my worse moment where i dnt know where nd when to run,, it even came to apoint dat reach to a no where-to-run scenario,,,
it s really true dat other poeple problem inspire other people,,, ur right dat u share ur problem to evryone…
Good for you that you lean ur life nd problem to God,,ur not alone sean,, God feel what u feel,, he fainted when u did,, He cries when u cry.. He even feel ur deep sorrow dat u had right now,, Just continue prayin to God He will give all the right answer and blessing n a right time..

CHEER UP FRIEND … D BEST IS YET TO COME…

READ THIS VERSE,,, HEBREW 13.6
GODBLESS U SEAN,

   jhake 01.05.08 @ 8:28 am

Inspite of all God’s love is still so big and He’s just there for you at all times……even at your very downfall….May God bless you!!!Keep on praying…and spend time with Him

   Rhea 01.05.08 @ 2:50 pm

Hi Sean! I was down and out. I felt betrayed, I felt I didn’t deserve what happened to me, I even cursed at HIM. Suddenly out of nowhere, I came across your blog. Upon reading it I didn’t realize my tears fell and for some reason I felt relieved. As if God whispered to me and told me that everything will be OK. … just wanna thank you for writing your prayer, I think you are God’s messenger to me….. I think you are a very blessed person, just keep trusting and don’t lose faith.

   jay 01.06.08 @ 12:47 pm

hey, buddy, be strong!!

   Rara-ji 01.06.08 @ 2:24 pm

hi sean

i felt a little sad after reading your confession about youself. well, apart of what i understand? it seems to me, you’re in absolute fuzzled.

now, first thing you do is have a deep thought about your situations, for instance:what is it really matter to you? about your life? what makes you happy the most? what do you want in the future outcomes? it’s all up to you sean? stand up for yourself, use that pretty head of yours that, god gives you, cheer up!? do something that really makes u alive!go somewhere exciting! there’s nothing wrong of you; it’s head of yours, playing tricks on you? fight it!? don’t be a wimp, toughen man! get your act together, and start living your life to the fullest!? not foolishly.

and don’t take in the wrong way either? consider me as ur true fans or a true friend.

i’ve been in a long journey myself, and to be honest with you? my life it has been dull since the day i could remember, god knows when? but i survived.the secret is:don’t let the little dispute take control of your life or get in your way.

well, that was before i meet my soulmate. now i’m the happiest person alive! even though, as a married - there’s an ups and downs, but we pretty much working as a team player,and until now we still strong couple as ever.

anyway,organise your life,do it on your own time. it’s about you sean: to fulfil yourself.

lastly, i hope you fine your way, to happiness. just be who you are.be free-minded, be content of what you’ve got. keep the faith within you. stay close with the people you love.

‘god knows what you went through, no doubt about that’.

‘but god won’t help you, if keep on and on about the problem.

‘god’ wants you to take action,to be positive,to have strenght, to tackle the obstacles, and to see through the bright side.

‘then, have a fresh start, live your life, like you mean it,be happy as you can ever be!.

my kind regards

melanie

   melanie 01.06.08 @ 5:24 pm

God probably let this happen to pull u closer to him once again. and salvation is the richest of all

   D'amn-BaBy- 01.06.08 @ 8:50 pm

i feel so down too… sighs.

   JeSsPeP Kuleeet 01.07.08 @ 4:01 am

hi there!! that was one of d best blog iv read.. keep it up dude.. God bless..

   -=0=- 01.08.08 @ 1:41 am

Hi, your letter to God has touched me. It was great. He is who we have, who’s always there. Not to lose connection with him :]

GOD BLESS~

   Tina or Teen Uh 01.08.08 @ 10:32 pm

hi sean..
i felt same like u do.. but i know God has his purpose why he gave you those trials.. try to think what happened to job then you will be enlighten..i’am so glad that u’ve realized those things happened in you, but then..just continue believing in God..i know God loves you so much..

   LoRy 01.09.08 @ 1:14 am

dear sean,

i pray that u r doing well in Christ and if u ever wanna talk plz write me. i was just recently having a similar conversation with the Lord and i want to tell u that you r unique and this is ur personal account but u know that there r others out here and we can understand ur cries! sometimes the hardest thing is to just let go and let God do His will with us. one day we ALL will know the His truth and then i pray that we ALL will give God his rightful glory and we will weap no more… bless u dwain :)

   dwain 01.10.08 @ 3:50 pm

Sean, I could not believe the honesty you have in you that shine among others. Look at all those people who left you comments and support you, I will do the same, I will pray for you and hope that you will do well. Your words touch everyone’s heart. Stay in touch with God, HE definitely hears you. God bless.

   KIEN 01.11.08 @ 5:55 am

I was touched by your blog. I can feel your sincerity of wanting Him & changing for the better.
It reminds of keeping in touch with Him not only in time of despair but everyday.
I hope your doing fine now. God Bless.

   J-e-n-g 01.12.08 @ 4:09 pm

I’M SURE YOU CAN SURPASS IT ALL. I’VE BEEN ON THAT SAME ROAD BEFORE.IT’S JUST THAT GOD WAS ALWAYS BEEN A PART OF MY EVERYDAY LIFE.NEVER DID ONCE I’VE FORGOTTEN HIM.HOWEVER FOR SO MANY YEARS I’VE NEVER VISITED OR DROP BY THE CHURCH AS OFTEN AS I USED TOO ,BUT EVERY MORNING AND NIGHT I NEVER FORGET TO ASK FOR GUIDANCE AND THANK HIM FOR ALL THE WONDERFUL THINGS IN MY LIFE.I’M SURE YOU’RE MUCH STRONGER THAN I AM,JUST BE BRAVE AND TRY TO WALK THRU IT. I’M SURE ONE DAY IT WOULD BE OVER BEFORE YOU KNOW IT.WHEN THAT DAY COMES THEN YOU’LL REMEMBER THAT YOU WEREN’T ALONE AFTER ALL.YOU JUST HAVE TO KEEP MOVING TILL THINGS GETS BETTER FOR YOU.TAKE CARE AND GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS…YOU WILL BE IN MY PRAYERS EVERYDAY…YOUR FRIEND FOREVER

   victoria 01.12.08 @ 5:21 pm

hi..just seen your blog..well said and expressed…having the same experience as you have…lets pray together that this will come to pass and the Lord will guide us through. thanks so much for bringing out the thoughts i have in mind for God…i can’t express myself well and you’ve done it for me.
Many thanks also for all the comments i’ve read from your blog…they’re wonderful words of wisdom…thanks for sharing these to everyone. May God bless you all.

   _ TeRe _ 01.13.08 @ 6:35 am

Hello Sean,

Right now i am feeling your deprerssion because i am going through the same hell. Dont know if i am going to make it this time.

I think i am just going to end it all.

Keep going Sean.

   Scarlet 01.13.08 @ 7:21 am

Are you back on top now Sean? I hope so? He is just there monitoring you as He knew you can make it.
ace

   allan 01.13.08 @ 7:41 pm

I guess God is always there, watching you nearby and waiting for you to turn around to take His hands again. Take care.

   Venus 01.13.08 @ 8:41 pm

HI Sean;

A very touching and honest conversation with Him. Not sure if I can do the same. I know I have flaws and I feel ashamed to even aske him to help me. I’m going through the same thing, I mean, I’m at the bottom, relationship wise anyway. And I dont know how to resolve it.

Your blog touched me. It gave me hope. Maybe I’m just using the wrong approach.

Anyways, good luck to you and thanks a mil.

Hope your life have since done the 360.

Take care

   Joy 01.14.08 @ 4:45 am

Don’t give up and it’s the right thing to hold on with your faith and hope to God! Just lift up everything to HIM for He will always be with you… He has the best plan with your life and whatever is happening with your life now it has a good reason for it. Keep up the FAITH AND HOPE!

just always remmember the poem below:

Footprints In The Sand

One night a man had a dream.

He dreamed he was walking along the beach with the Lord.

Scenes from his life flashed across the sky and he noticed two sets of footprints in the sand, one belonging to him and the other to the Lord.

When the last scene of his life had flashed before him,
he recalled that at the lowest and saddest times of his life there was only one set of footprints.

Dismayed, he asked, “Lord, you said that once I decided to follow you, you’d walk with me all the way. I don’t understand why, when I needed you most, you would leave me.”

The Lord replied, “My precious child. I love you and I would never leave you.

During your times of trial and suffering when you saw only one set of footprints…

That was when I carried you.”

   mylou 01.16.08 @ 9:43 pm

Hm..yeah true Sean, a very good contemplation..
Sometimes we’re just too arrogant to have an intimate conversation with Him, or even to ask for His companion in our life..

   Nisa 01.17.08 @ 7:40 pm

how are you now Sean? i know, you’ll be alright, for nothing is impossible to GOD, HE answers all our prayers…
GOD is good all the time, HE even made you wrote this blog to brigthen us all. God Bless always!

   miguela 01.19.08 @ 3:49 am

Hello! Sean..seek and you shall find…we have to just open our eyes and our ears to know that God can never be that far…in times when God seemed silent and our prayers not answered just PUSH
P-PRAY
U-UNTIL
S-SOMETHING
H-HAPPENS

God bless you Sean!

   Maggie 01.20.08 @ 3:55 pm

Sean,
I know that u didn’t even know me,but as I read ur blog’s accidentally it’s really captured my heart,I’m so touched with this..and even i didn’t know u too…I’m so thankful that I read this blogs of yours coz u can inspires lots of people.Actually I’m not that dedicated through my religion as a Christian but I always pray though I know it’s not enough…u know what ur so blessed for that realization..
and even u said that u didn’t communicate with him for so long it doesn’t mean he’s not there for u,coz he’s always there for us..
“GOD IS GOOD ALL THE TIME”

   DJ BJ 01.21.08 @ 7:24 am

i thought it wont make me cry….

   esineD 01.21.08 @ 7:43 pm

Hi Sean,
Most of us who read your blog accidentally were one way or another in the same situation as you now, and that’s why we are empathetic to you. That’s why we understand. I admire your yearning openness towards God. He is just there waiting for you to reach out. And He is just a breath away, and as well longing to reach you out. God bless, Sean. All things work together for good to them that love God, and are called according to His purpose.

   Jerry 01.22.08 @ 4:44 am

Hi Sean,
Reading your blog inspired me a lot.It somehow gives me the most revelating fact of life, that we are nothing without God!God and His love for us is the essence of life.You are telling us how fragile we are without Jesus in our lives.
Trust that He never had left you one second of your life.He didn’t stopped loving and caring for you, and He never will leave you my friend.
Read Psalm 23..I always find consulation and inspiration in here,in my weakest and saddest moments.I wish you God’s strength and love

   Mercia 01.23.08 @ 1:14 am

Dear Sean,

I hope everything is fine at your end! I was really moved by your blog! I was once like you are.. depressed! but, I never gave up hope! Especially my relationship with God! I’m not sure, if you are familiar with St. Therese! just wanted to share it with you. If you are interested… below is the link… Again, God bless!

http://www.littleflower.org/prayers/petitions/

   Leigh 01.23.08 @ 1:13 pm

Dear Sean,

I am new to this site and is exploring it. I happen upon your blog, and it reminded me of this poem, which I wanted to share with you…I always find this poem to be true at all times. HE is there waiting for you. As oketch said: “when a door closes God opens another DOOR or even a window……..”..I agree ..but with another thought on that. HE closes a window to steer you to a direction different from where you are now. HE (our God) is holding out HIS hand to you..to with with you in a new chapter of your life…

God’s Loving Hand

Sometimes, we must be HURT in order to grow.
We must FAIL in order to know.
We must LOSE in order to gain.
Some LESSONS are LEARNED best only through PAIN.
Sometimes our VISION CLEARS only after our eyes are washed with TEARS.

Sometimes we have to be BROKEN so we can be TENDER.
SICK so we can REST and think better on things more important than work or fun.
TRIP new depth so we can assess how we RUN.
Sometimes we have to SUFFER LACK so we can know GOD’S PROVISION;
Feel another’s PAIN so we can have a SENSE of MISSION.

So take heart my friend if you DON’T understand TODAY,
Instead of grumbling, ASK God what He means to SAY.
In order to LEARN you must ENDURE and learn to see the BIGGER picture.
In order to GROW you must STAND look BEYOND the HURT to GOD’S LOVING HAND.
God takes what is GOOD and give what is BEST.

And on this thought—REST,
As your ANXIOUS heart with questions WAIT,
God’s hand only GIVES what His loving heart DICTATES.

“GOD LOVES YOU!!!”

   Deirdre 01.24.08 @ 12:25 pm

Sean,
we are on the same boat Im very close with Him before but lost contact and forget Him but one thing for sure I know He never leaves me, Hes always there and I know He also never leaves you. He loves you….

   maritess 01.24.08 @ 1:23 pm

how,wonderful your message.yes,God is merciful ,loving and kind.whoever you are how many times we fall,He is willing to forgive us as long as we are willing to ask for forgiveness and mercy.

lyn

   lyn 01.24.08 @ 5:40 pm

WOW, somehow you’ve touched so many people’s life. You rock man!!

   Thama 01.24.08 @ 6:22 pm

Sean, let me attempt to provide some encouragement…

God is faithful. He is there when you turn away and always waiting for you to turn back. In fact, He is the Rock of your heart and your portion forever.

   Joshua 01.26.08 @ 1:14 pm

That was a beautiful, touching letter Sean! You made me cry! May God bless you always! He loves you, you know? :)

   Kristine Marie 01.27.08 @ 1:50 pm

Hi Sean,
I don’t know exactly why I’m writing you.. I guess I was just moved by your story.. I don’t pity you, that’s not what you need.. I don’t exactly know what, ‘coz maybe that’s what I need too.. I’ve been on a situation when I thought everything was taken away from me. All I can do was to watch and let go. I’ve been through an accident which left me incapacitated for months. You’re lucky you still had your paycheck.. I didn’t.. All I had was my life. Back then I thought it was useless for me to live with it.. But it was then I realized that I had been weak all my life but could not accept it. It was only then when God took away everything that I realized how much I needed Him. Sometimes, God had to take away people or things in our lives, not to make us feel miserable but to make us feel how much we need Him. We have been called several times, but we refused to listen… maybe now’s the time…

   IaintaSainT 01.27.08 @ 7:27 pm

Hey sean…i am not going to say what everyone elsw has already said because i dont think that you need to hear it again, But what i can say is HOLD ON. God will NEVER give you a situation that you will not be able to handle. Thanks for your blog. It helps me too in a way.

   pRaNinG 01.29.08 @ 1:41 am

Hi Sean,

Let God be God,
Let Him bathe you in his glory.

Take a moment to be still.
And know that He is God.

In the stillness,
may you sense His nearness.

In his nearness,
may you sense His Love. :)

   Flor 01.29.08 @ 11:09 pm

sean.. what an awesome blog. it touch me from the deepest in my heart. i have a problem like you exactly!

do you believe in GOD ENFORCEMENT??
keep it in your life..
hold it in your mind..

though you’re in confusing situation..
and let God Touch you..

God is forgivefull
come to him. then he would come into you..

believe in God forever..
god bless ya

   di to 01.30.08 @ 8:48 am

Hi Sean,
i would like to thank u in sharing with us ur thoughts,people like me thought we are strong,tough that we don’t need help from anyone; if we have problems, we try to call,send messg or emails or call long distances to anybody who we think could solve our problems BUT calling ang talking god is not EXPENSIVE to do yes we can’t right away hear his answer but in his different and unique ways he can do that, all god is asking BE PATIENT MY SON.

   dina 01.30.08 @ 9:08 am

Hello Sean,
I just want you to know that I am praying for you. Just remember that God is not human. The way He thinking and reacting are not like human. The God that I know (His name is Jesus) is God who is fully-dependable God. Sean,if God that you cried out is same God as mine, you just need to focus on Him and turn your eyes upon Him, and He will leading you in the way that you can understand and relate to. Be strong brother!

   Elisabet D 01.31.08 @ 6:36 am

Hello Sean,
I just want you to know that I am praying for you. Just remember that God is not human. The way He thinking and reacting are not like human. The God that I know (His name is Jesus) is God who is fully-dependable God. Sean,if God that you cried out is same God as mine, you just need to focus on Him and turn your eyes upon Him, and He will leading you in the way that you can understand and relate to. Be strong brother!

   Elisabet D 01.31.08 @ 6:37 am

Hi Sean,

I happen to bump into your blog and I know that there’s no accident in this world. Some things happen simply because we allowed them to happen. God allowed them as well because of our disobedience and not enough love I guess for Him. I kind of understand how you feel coz I feel that way too, as I am writing this comment for ya! But hey, take heart….You and I are not alone! God is with us and He’s right there all the time we need His presence. Ponder on this…” I can do all things through Christ who strengtheneth me.” -Phils. 4:13.
It maybe hard and easier said than done yet I believe that the battle is the Lord’s! He’s been ahead of all our battles. God bless you, brother! You can pull it through if you would only let Him do and mighty things for you!!! Hallelujah! Greater is He than he who’s in this world! Don’t give you dare give up!!! Onward Christian soldiers!!!

   HaZeL 01.31.08 @ 8:47 am

hi sean,i dont read blogs,it bores me.i dunno what came over me to start reading one for today and i now know the reason why.God gave me an inspiration through you.I truly believe in my heart that ur blog will touch and can change peoples lives.I cant say no more advice because u have all the wonderful messages above.Just always remember that God is a good God no matter what…..surrender all to Him and let Him do the works…

   jennifer 01.31.08 @ 3:18 pm

I stumbled upon your blog earlier, and was touched by your sincerity and the sadness of your situation. I have always wondered why there are so many people in your country who feels to be pushed to the wall and helpless, overwhelmed. Could it be that you guys have wrong notion of what’s happiness and what’s important in life? Maybe a misplaced priority in life?
You see, I am married to an African, whose life story, poverty, struggles in life and subsequently his successes in life, inspired me and made me fall in love with him from day one and everyday for 7 years now. His is a life that could have gone in a hundred of directions, but he chosed the one that isn’t easy but what he thought was right. Africa is known more for the famine and its poverty than anything else that is good and worthy in that wonderful place. Africans struggle everyday and not everybody has a happy ending.When I feel down and unhappy, I just think of those who are less fortunate than me, and it gives my life a little more meaning and purpose.
Hollywood and it’s habitants with over the top lifestyles and empty lives may have taken it’s toll on you. I do not judge you nor would even attempt to lecture you. You have made the first step towards finding your true self and realizing who and what is important in this life.You have won half the battle.
When I feel defeated, I usually watch sunsets, because it means I have won another day of struggle and when I see the sunrise again it means I’m still alive and therefore I still have hope and anything is possible…..
God bless you Sean and like my mother used to say, this too shall pass………..

   ErthaAmmarilles 01.31.08 @ 6:35 pm

this is for the WHOLE WORLD.just keep the word of GOD in your mouth,we have to meditate on it,and the very important is,we have to ACT on it.GODBLESS ALL.

   romel 01.31.08 @ 11:58 pm

wow….sometimes i felt the way…I pretend that im strong yet my weakness inside me is killing me…..have a great day…God Bless

   JHAYZE 02.01.08 @ 6:49 am

wow! very touching… felt the same way to sometimes

   Sarah 02.03.08 @ 8:25 pm

You know, Sean, it’s been at least a year since I read/post a blog. I didn’t know what made me do one today but now I know, it’s not coincidental at all. He has guided me. You see, I am in a somewhat similar situation that you’re facing right now. I’m in the middle of searching where He is and whether or not I’m worthy of His love after that many times that I have made Him cry.. Well, now I know that it’s a matter of how much effort I’m putting in finding ways to Him again. It’s been a long time, but I know He’s always there, just like He’s there to guide me to your honest, humbling and inspirational blog. :)
Thank you so, so much for sharing. May God bless you in your every step. :)

   NaMakU NanI 02.03.08 @ 10:41 pm

How are you Sean? I have read your blog too, and I greatly hope that you are overcoming your obstacles in life by the grace of God. life is too precious, do not give up. As long as there’s life, there’s hope. Do not be dismayed for “They that hope in the Lord will RENEW their strength, they will SOAR as with eagle’s wings; They will RUN and not grow weary, they will WALK and not faint.” Isaiah 40:31

Yes, each of us has his/her own battle. This is your battle.. but be strong and of good courage. Determine to win! Fight the good fight of faith. Keep trusting our God, victory is on your side. You are made to win and not lose brother! Cheers!

   Priscilla 02.04.08 @ 11:20 am

Sean,

Maybe it was a coincident that I stumbled upon your blog, and I have read every comments on it, and with what I have read, I have seen how God actually reacted to your blog, these comments from complete strangers probably from different countries are proofs that God is actually hearing your concern. Your Blog was published December 3rd and now it’s already the 5th of February and I was wondering how you are doing right now? Did God already answer your prayer? I know for sure that he already has.
Sean, do not worry about tomorrow, because God already has it planned for you, think of the birds and the animals, they neither sow nor reap but still they are provided with food to eat. God is good he will never leave you, He will take care of you the same way he takes care of all his creations.
And Sean thank you, you have reminded me to talk to God, because I myself have already forgotten to call out to Him, it’s been a while since I talked to Him and thank Him for all the graces that He has given me. Tonight as I sleep let me include you in my prayers that God would hear your prayers too.
And to all who have posted their comments on this page, I also thank you guys, God is working His plans through people like you, and thank you, because all your comments made me realize that there are still some people who care even to strangers.
Have a good night to all and God Bless us all.
-PJay

   NO MORE LOVE 02.05.08 @ 6:42 am

I hope you will read my blog too..It’s the same feeling I had even if events are different..Funny I guess?
But it is when you call upon him that he is delighted..Open your heart & never stop seeking him..He will be with you & guide you all the way. My fear is being alone..But it is when you are weak that you are strengthened..It will not come from yourself but from Jesus..He will be with you,ask and you will find..Never stop seeking & always have your heart in pure surrender to him..Believe & you will see the light in the midst of darkness..Faith is the gateway to light.. =)

   ziarolene 02.05.08 @ 9:54 am

Thank u so much Sean for ur courage to share what’s really in ur heeart.You touched many people’s lives,and u make me realized how GOOD GOD is to YOU and to ME.Dont give up on HIM.HE is the only WAY for true HAPPINESS! your not alone… god bless you!:-)

   valdez 02.05.08 @ 2:27 pm

Wow i have to agree with everyone else here; thank you Sean for sharing such an experience so publicly :-)
Well in my opinion, at the end of the day, no matter how we are, what we go through, whether or not we believe, its our very nature to cling on to God.

Under ALL these layers in our hearts, there is a natural need to be close to Jesus. And its such a wonderful thing when we truly realise that fact, and even more so, to surrender in His wonderful will :-)
You’re never alone Sean, theres always Jesus beside you. God bless you.

   missy 02.06.08 @ 1:18 am

a lot of comments for this blog!
i hope you felt loads better after writing it out.

   pepper 02.07.08 @ 3:05 pm

Hello Sean,
just wanted to thank you for this letter you wrote to God, I can’t avoid crying when reading it, you reminded me of GOD! Was about to ran away from HIM, but now I do believe, we cannot ran away from HIM, we have to trust HIM and leave everything up to HIM. With your letter,you also help many of us to think what is it good for to exist in this world without the relationship with GOd. For we can have all the richness in this whole world but without GOD we are lost.
I was also once lost and now no more.
May GOD bless you!

   Grace Vallentos 02.08.08 @ 12:18 pm

it was very truthful.

   Catheryn 02.08.08 @ 9:36 pm

sean,pray without ceasing

   jimnah 02.09.08 @ 4:51 am

sean the bible said enjoy wile you young man .but dont 4get the day of your salvation.this is it… this is the day of your salvation.PRAISE GOD… GOD IS SO GOOD AND SO GREAT IN YOUR LIFE THAT YOU GIVE HIM A ROOM IN YOUR HEART.THATS THE OBJECT OF OUR FAITH. TO BELIEVE IN HIM AND TRUST HIM…IN EVERY THING WE DO PUT GOD FIRST.. GOD BLESS YOU SEAN…

   juliet 02.09.08 @ 10:05 am

Let the Lord fight your battles, deal with your problems and direct your decisions..
When you have done your best, trust the Lord to do the rest..
Be strong

   iLeY 02.10.08 @ 12:03 am

Hi Sean,

I really touch your blog…
In Jhon 3:16
Just read that verse….you can find all the answer and can lead you going to God.
God bless you….Whatever happen to you now is God have plan for you… God love sus toooo much

   myrene 02.11.08 @ 11:38 pm

Sean,
If you want to talk about God today, we’ll be on blogtalkradio.com/companiesoffaith
3pm CDT You can call in

Tom
half hour program Quick change

   Tom 02.12.08 @ 11:15 am

i like to make new friends on this network..or any interested fellow could hit me at my address on yahoo, here joy_alex66@yahoo.com best regards

   Alexandra 02.13.08 @ 8:45 am

“Come near to God and He will come near to you.” -James 4:8

You know Sean, I sorta relate to your story, but in a different situation. I have wandered off and have forgotten about God, but He never forgot about me. And I am thankful that I came back to Him for it gave me peace of mind and comfort.

Have you heard of the Parable of the Lost Sheep? (Matthew 18:12-13) “If a man owns a hundred sheep, and one of them wanders away, will he not leave the ninety-nine on the hills and go to look for the one that wandered off? And if he finds it, I tell you the truth, he is happier about that one sheep than about the ninety-nine that did not wander off.”

You are like the lost sheep, and God was the owner and He came looking for you. It is good that now you realized how much you need Him in your life. Actually, we all need Him in our lives. But most of us doesn’t know that yet.

These things happen because Father God has a purpose for you.

Thank you for sharing a part of your life with us. God bless!

   Paola 02.13.08 @ 8:10 pm

never look back and go on…
Remember that He who wait on the Lord shall renew there strenght…May God bless you more and more!

nico

   nicolas 02.16.08 @ 11:43 am

Wow! Now if this is not honesty, then I don’t know what is! Sean, you admit what most of us would not even admit to our inner selfs … we all wander away from God in times of madness and sadness we ask Him where He was all the time and how He could allow …

you are right .. we don’t get wiser as we get older .. I’m hitting the big 40 too .. but in my hectic traumatic life I’ve learnt that life with out the REAL LIFE SOURCE is nothing I’ve learnt to fall back into His arms and trust His heart though I have no idea where His hand is or how it looks like … and when I look back on the past (only very very quickly as it is way to negative to look back to long…) I see His Presence and Protection and I know that in Tomorrow He will be there as He was yesterday and most certainly today.

I hope that you and God will have many many conversations like this .. and with God, I am referring to God in HEaven, Who is our Father.

God be with you.

Willa

   Willa 02.16.08 @ 1:17 pm

hi Sean!!
..I would like to share something to you because I was inspired by your blog post:

“One day, God had work for me to do. He showed me a rock and told me to push it with all my might. For many years, I pushed and pushed but nothing happened. The rock has not moved even an inch. In discouragement, I asked God why am I failing. The Lord responded: ‘Your task is to push the rock. Never did I mention that you move it. Now, I, my child will move the rock.”

That scenario was really inspiring and I realized that sometimes God wants us to learn that way for us to be dependent to Him. He doesn’t want us to suffer…He wants us to LEARN to love Him more…

God bless you!!!

Elaine

   eLaiNezhiu 02.16.08 @ 11:38 pm

If God has done it to me, He will do the same thing to you. Believe in Him, and u shall not be worried.

Psalms 50:15 “And call upon me in the day of trouble; I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me.”

Stay Strong Sean!

God be with you!

   J o A N N e 02.17.08 @ 7:20 am

It’s so beautiful Sean… I think a lot of people is going through the same uncertainty and confusion… Don’t give up Sean…. Take care…

   Alfie 02.17.08 @ 8:32 pm

Hello Sean! I read the other respnders and none of them raise the question or possibility, not even you, that there may not be a God at all. All your comforters assume the Christian story. You probably don’t find the answer or the comfort because you’re “barking at the wrong tree,” so to speak. Christianity, I have discovered, is the root of all evil and the sooner you free yourself from that fantasy, the sooner you will be in your path to healing.

Wishing you well.

   Stuart 02.17.08 @ 9:41 pm

* IT SADDENS NE TO READ YOUR BLOG..I KNOW GOD IS JUST AROUND,HE STAYS IN OUR HEART AND BELIEVING THAT HE TOUCHES US IN TIMES OF OUR NEEDS AND LONELINESS. DON’T BE AFRAID TO TRUST HIM OVER AND OVER AGAIN..HE KNOWS THAT U ARE A STRONG PERSON AND TOUGH ENOUGH TO HANDLE ALL WHAT YOU’VE BEEN THROUGH.. THEN ONE DAY IF U CANT, HE WILL HOLD YOUR HANDS AND THEN WILL CARRY U…REMEBER,HE SUFFERS FOR US. FOR ALL OUR SINS. NEVER STOP BELIEVING AND KEEP YOUR FAITH ALIVE..GOD BLESS U!

   mary jane 02.17.08 @ 11:15 pm

Hello Sean,
Some circumstances happened to our lives are God’s way of His calling to us.Human beings usually come to HIM or call HIM when they’re left with nothing or in the saddest part of thier lives. Let God hold your hands instead of us holding HIS, because there is always a possibility that we get tired of holding on…but if God is holding our hands…HE will never get tired even if we keep pushing Him away and ignore HIS calling sometimes…

   Florde 02.18.08 @ 9:54 am

Hi Sean,

Been on the same predicament and trials but I never loose my faith and keep holding to HIS promise in…

Jeremiah 29:11
For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

Hebrews 13:5
Never will I leave you; Never will I forsake you.

Always remember that GOD’s hotline is open 24 hours a day. Wherever you are, whatever you do just call on HIM and He will listen to you. God bless you indeed.

Cathy

   Catherine 02.19.08 @ 12:18 pm

The 23rd Psalm (KJV)

1 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.
4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.

   David 03.04.08 @ 6:19 am

hey sean…i was just scanning some blogs here in friendster when i suddenly opened yours.i begun reading until i have read this particular godly blog of urs…i just reminisced those times i almost lost the battle…..anyway add me on ur friendster…thanks for this blog

   jasper 03.04.08 @ 9:59 am

Hi sean i just want you to know that im touch by ur blog.Its full of truth about life.Yes its true that life consist of unexpected circumtances-things don’t always turn out the way we expect them-.A life with Christ is endless hope and life without Christ is hopeless end.Thanks again sean God bless u..

   Limwel 03.13.08 @ 8:07 pm

Hi Sean, it’s really touching me. You showed how nice when human realize that they need GOD…

   Dian 03.15.08 @ 9:54 pm

Hi sean thanks for a very waonderful blog…u’r such an inspiration..can i post this blog using u’r name so that my friends could also be inspired by your blogs..thanks

   EsT0nG 03.27.08 @ 1:40 am

Heya Sean,

frankly speaking I drop tear when reading you blog.
just remember :
- God love you so much, nothing will separate you from HIS awesome love…nothing in this world
- trust FATHER’s heart
- just close in His presence day by day
- when you and i embrace surender, when you and i choose to beleive then you and I will see who we were meant to be….

last word, sean…GOD is much more than enough for us to trust…
love and grace to you, sean…in the name of Father in Jesus Christ

   rud 04.20.08 @ 1:46 am

*Hugz* Hope since then God has visited you often and you are now walking closely with Him =)

   Dee 04.20.08 @ 8:59 pm

Hi,u r so good at writing,for i love writing story’s u are very good =).

   gleozyl 04.24.08 @ 9:59 am

hi sean,
i was deeply moved by your entry.here i am, time and again talking to God, or so i thought and everything seems to be “okay” so i don’t want to take step further in my faith.then comes your message and i thought to myself: ‘need i wait for something like yours to happen to me?’ i mean, i can just tell the world that GOD IS GOOD without waiting for a trial to come my way just to profess how I Believe In HIM..
anyways thanks for your sharing sean.it humbled me in many ways that i have not imagined..

   marvi 05.13.08 @ 2:44 am

Always remember God knows, God cares.

   shiela 07.22.08 @ 9:55 pm

ang pinakamahalaga ay laging nagtitiwala sa dyos at hindi nawawalan ng pag-asa!maybe sinusubukan lang ako ng dyos kung hangang saan ang akin paghihintay!kumikilos naman ako eh!kayo pagkagraduate nyo ay nagamit nyo agad ang inyong pinag-aralan!pero ako dumaan na naman sa isang pag-subok!sino ba ang may-gustong ganitong buhay,pero kung minsan suffering is the best!i like sufferings!…

   jun 08.19.08 @ 8:23 pm

its not the end of the world!smi8le and be happy!minsan lang ang buhay!its not the end of the world!……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….tumawa ka at hahaba ang buhay mo,umiyak at iikli ang buhay mo!…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..hindi malaga ang material na bagay!ginagamit lang natin sila for secondary!u like to try!take hepatitis b and ur life wil b happy eternally!the deepest blist!………………………………………………………………………………………god change my life thru hepatitis b!it makes a difference,bcz god gve me strength.thanks

   jun 08.19.08 @ 8:29 pm



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