The Power of Prayer and Friendship

I have prayed that God will help me to find the strength to not fear the changes that fall before me. To help guide me to a better life filled with people more like who I want to be and less like who I was. People who will accept me and the changes I wil make and not shun me for it. To help me make friends that will guide me and strengthen my relationship with God in ways I never knew before. To help me be less intimidated by the church and it's people.

What I have discovered is that if you pray with your soul, not just you mouth, that God answers those prayers and feels the needs that weigh heavy on ones heart. He heard my cry and my desperation and gently took my hand is guiding me to where I need to be. To places that will help me grow and to people who will help me on my path to find God.

I will not pretend that it will be easier this time that it has been other times, but this time I am stronger. I am still intimidated by it all because there is so much to learn, more than I can really ever learn in lifetime because it is a lifetime of learning. He never stops teaching us. Just when we feel we understand we learn something new all together.

Coming to this site I never could have imagined what I find here. I have not been on here even 24 hours and I already have an overwhelming response of prayers and encouragement. So many people who do not even know me shower me with their love and acceptance. So much so that it has stirred an emotional response within, one of great joy and even love for people that I have never even met.

I suppose that I wrote this blog to say thank you. Thank you Lord for hearing my prayer and loving me despite all my downfalls and imperfections. For being there for me when I turned away from you and needed you most. For guiding me and leading me into a better life. And a thank you to all the people who have welcomed me with open arms. Thank you for making me feel so welcome and accepted.

Thank you

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Comment by Roger Perron Jr on December 26, 2008 at 8:18pm: Thank you Amanda, your page is great inspiration to alot of people, including myself. You have a great way with words. God has blessed you with a great voice and I'm sure he's got great plans for you. There are always reminders of the reckage of our past, but though Christ, who strengthens us we can do all things, He sets us free. Count it all Joy Amanda! Keep on singing, God bless you and take care, Rog

Comment by Angela D. Fellows on October 26, 2008 at 11:19am: Life is good when you take the time to stop and see what the Lord has given you....I was amazed to find this site as well, and it all started because I wanted to order some Avon.....God works in mysterious ways to get us where He wants us.....Glad you are here and I hope we can become friends.

Comment by Deb on October 23, 2008 at 7:14pm: God Bless you, Amanda. You don't know how strong you already are in your walk with Christ. It too strength to write this. I think we are always learning and growing in our walkd with Christ. I know I am. I'm always learning and understanding more. Our life with Jesus is a lifetime of growing and maturing. Just keep asking Him and He will guide you the entire way.
Deb

Comment by Sandy Bomar on October 22, 2008 at 10:58pm: Amanda,
The Church is a houseful of people like yourself who came out of sin to rest at the feet of Jesus. We all have struggled with change and been fearful at times. You are a sweet gift that helps the body of Christ be what God designed it to be, a house of love , praising our Lord who paid the price for all of us. You are a blessing
Love and Blessings,
Sandy

Comment by Sheila Catherine Kline on October 22, 2008 at 10:46pm: Hallelujah! We never stop learning as we walk closer and closer in fellowship with Jesus Christ! We will continue to pray for you to be encouraged, to have strength to remain steadfast as you seek Him! We are with you!
With much friendship!
Sheila