I Went To Church Today.
By ANTIQUELADY
@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
United States
April 18, 2010 1:52pm CST
I know to some of u that's not a biggie but i had not been to church in a long, long time. I have been so troubled lately about my sons that i thought maybe it would help relieve some of the stress, get me out of the house around people & just generally make me feel better about myself. It did make me feel better & i hope god & i can get these problems worked out. Did u go to church today?
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@BlueGoblin (1829)
• United States
18 Apr 10
I'm glad that going to church helped relief some stress and got you out of the home. I haven't been to church in awhile myself. I might go next week because of this post.
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@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
18 Apr 10
Thank u for your response. Maybe i accomplised two things today if u decide to go next sun. Happy days to u.
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@ahmedmizan (64)
• Bangladesh
18 Apr 10
2day im passin really vry bg tym dats y i cudldnt go to church....
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@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
18 Apr 10
Ahmedmizan, texting doesnt work on here. to make any money you need to at least be 3 lines response. please dont take this badly just trying to help dear.
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@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
18 Apr 10
Thanks for your response. I hope whatever u were doing was not a bad thing. Couldn't really tell from your message.
Thanks bom, hope your message helps.
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@ahmedmizan (64)
• Bangladesh
22 Apr 10
thanks bunnybon for your information, actually nobody suggest me to write as much as 3 lines in any response in before thats why i waz writing like that..
@BarBaraPrz (47611)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
18 Apr 10
I'm glad your outing did you some good.
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@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
18 Apr 10
Thanks for your response. Hope u are behaving yourself, lol. Have a good one.
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
19 Apr 10
Hi friend! Nice to hear that. I'm glad you did! I also pray that whatever problem you've been having, the Lord will give you the grace to bear and to find immediate solution.
And yes we did go to church to worship yesterday being Sunday. We have always devoted Sundays only for the Lord. Sunday is Lord's Day so my whole family has to worship and that is a "must". It does make a lot of difference!
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@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
19 Apr 10
Hi there, Thanks for responding. I appreciate your kind words. Hope things are going well w/u.
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@bellis716 (4799)
• United States
19 Apr 10
I go to worship services every Sunday, twice. I also attend Wednesday evening bible study and the Tuesday morning bible study for ladies. I only miss a service if I am sick. When we go visit our daughter, who lives in another state, I attend the services of the church there. Neither my husband nor our children will go with me, but they are adults. All I can do is pray for them.
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@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
19 Apr 10
Thanks for responding, Bellis. It is wonderful that u are that faitful about going to church. Happy days to u.
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@anitarei321 (548)
• Japan
18 Apr 10
I am not:(...about a week ago i was planing to go since i don`t go to the church for couple of month almost a year i think but on sun day i have to go to make contract about my new apartment so i can not go was so sad,but make sure i ll go this week,i miss GOD i know He always near but i need to go to His house to make me go closer with Him:)
@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
19 Apr 10
Thanks for your response. Hope u get to do back soon. Life gets too busy.
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@caver1 (1762)
• United States
19 Apr 10
I did go to church yesterday. For me it is an every week thing. My husband teaches a Bible class and sometimes I teach the children, but I don't have a class right now.
I'm glad that your spirit was lifted by going to worship. Hope things work out well with your sons.
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@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
19 Apr 10
Thank u very much for your sweet response. Hope u are having a great day.
@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
18 Apr 10
sadly i didnt. i miss it. not sure if i can sit it out either but i should figure a way to get there. right now my son works nights and even on the weekend dont hardly like going any where. i dont drive any more. not even to borrow his truck which i could do. its not like hes not religious because he is. very much so but doesnt believe you have to go to church. i think it always makes you feel better good for you girl. great idea.
@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
18 Apr 10
Thanks for your response,Bon. For a long time sun. was my only day off & i was selfish & just wanted to stay home. That's no excuse, i know.
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@redchase (347)
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19 Apr 10
i honestly dont think i've been to church in about three years. i'm agnostic now, spiritual but not religious.
i know exactly what it feels like to be comforted and feel better in a church. there can be lots of love and positive energy in a place like that and im glad that you felt better afterward. things always find a way of working out so just have faith in your parenting and most importantly for your children. in the end its really people who make their decisions. there are so many problems that "god" has to worry about, remember that you are not powerless and that "god" helps those that helps themselves.
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@cynthiann (18602)
• Jamaica
19 Apr 10
Yes, I went this morning despite the torrential rain. At first I thought that I would stay home but was so glad that I went.There was this little boy and it was his fifth birthday. He marched up to the altar after the service to receive a birthday blessing and then we all sang happy birthday to him. He was so happy as he marched back to his mother. It really made my soul sing. We can pray anywhere at anytime but there is something comforting about being with the other parishioners and worshiping together. I felt so much better that I had gone and it was good to chat to people after the service too.
I will only say one thing. No where in the Bible does it say that God helps those who help themselves. God helps us in our helplessness; when we acknowledge that we are helpless and need His help. I am going to begin to pray for reconciliation with your sons. Does this mean that you have not seen Ryan?
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@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
19 Apr 10
U are such a sweet friend & i cherish our friendship, cynthi. I'm glad we both went yesterday, seems as if we were both blessed by doing so. I am already looking forward to going back next sunday. U always say the sweetest things, thank you. no, i have not seen ryan in 16 days. That is also breaking my heart. hugs.
@allyoftherain (7208)
• United States
18 Apr 10
I'm glad you went to church and it did make you feel better. I hope you decide to keep going. I've been going to church practically every Sunday all my life. I did go through a period when I was ready to give up, but I decided in the end that faith was important to me and church was an important part of my life.
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@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
18 Apr 10
Thanks for your response. I hope i will continue to go to. I went to a friend's church out in the country. I like small country churches. Happy sunday to u.
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@marguicha (223720)
• Chile
19 Apr 10
I Jo,
I am not a church goer but sometimes I go to church when I feel a collective prayer is needed. Church is many times a place to rest and accept, no matter which church you belong to. I´m sure your problems with your sons will have a way of working out fine. I also hope your sons seek your advise if they have problems: you are wise and caring, sweetie.
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@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
19 Apr 10
Thanks for your response, Marg. I haven't been going to church for a long time but feel as if i need to. Am hoping this will give me the guidance i need. hugs to u, big ol' bear hugs.
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@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
20 Apr 10
Thanks dear, u are very sweet & kind to offer your shoulder.I hate dumping on people because everyone has troubles of their own to work out. I was fool enough to believe when i got my first one through high school i had it made. Duh, what a stupid thing to think. The old saying 'they step on your toes when they are young & your heart agter they are grown' is sure true. Isn't great to have friends like that? hugs.
@marguicha (223720)
• Chile
19 Apr 10
Jo, sweetie,
You know that if you ever need a shoulder to unburden part of your griefs, here I am. PM me and maybe to ol´witches know better than one. Children are a pest, no matter what age. I was just having a phone visit with my friend who lives in the US. We know each other since we were 10 years old. We both agree that our children ( my oldest is 46) don´t know a thing about life.
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@macdingolinger (10386)
• United States
19 Apr 10
I am glad you got out of the house! I am also glad you feel somewhat better. I hope God continues the healing process and you begin feeling better and better!!
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@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
19 Apr 10
Thanks so much for your swetet response. I appreciate your kind words.
@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
19 Apr 10
Thanks for responding & welcome to mylot. The time to go is when u most enjoy it. It's just good u go.
@GardenGerty (160883)
• United States
19 Apr 10
I had to miss today, because of a work schedule. Hubby chose to sleep in and missed it as well. I hope that you will find calmness and serenity and peace with God's help. Bless you today and this week.
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@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
19 Apr 10
Thanks for responding, GG. Thanks for your blessings, the same to u. Hope u got the circus all squared away & enjoyed your job w/them.
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@zandi458 (28102)
• Malaysia
19 Apr 10
I trust that our Lord will help you in your present problems. I believe in the power of prayers and when you pray sincerely, God will always answer prayers. I never fail to attend Sunday masses but yesterday I was not feeling quite well so did not attend mass.
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@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
19 Apr 10
Thanks for responding, Zandi. I hope u are feeling better today.
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@worldbestwriter2008 (1633)
• Philippines
29 Apr 10
Today, not the day the discussion was made, i am referring for this day. Today is thurday, dated april 29, 2010 and i have been in the church last morning around quarter to four in the morning because our church service started at exactly five thirty., if you wont come during this time you couldn't anymore attend church service. worshipping God as we know is very special and important that is why we the member of the true christian church is very conscious on time. if you come late then the door is closed for you. we should respect time anyway.
@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
30 Apr 10
Thanks for responding. Don't think it matters what day u go just that u go. People do need to respect time more.People who are late for everything drive me nuts.
@myramae19 (667)
• Philippines
19 Apr 10
hi there..
Yes, me my son and my sister in-law went to church yesterday, and I feel so blessed after I heard the word of God..Yes, there's no impossible with God..ask him sincerely, and he would guide you and give you wisdom on how to work out on your problem
God is good all the time.
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@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
19 Apr 10
tHANK U for resonse, It's good to have faith like u have.Hope your day has been a good one.
@stanley777 (9402)
• Philippines
19 Apr 10
no, it's monday.. i was with my family.. Congratulations on going to church again- it's good that you go there after a very long time. And I do think that surely your problems will be solved if you ask help from God.
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@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
19 Apr 10
Thanks for responding. I hope u are right. Have a good one.
@jiraiyasanin (642)
• Philippines
19 Apr 10
i always go to church every sunday, well for me 1 hr is not that time consuming and besides i believe that God also need some of our time and i take the oppurtunity every sunday to thanks God for all the blessings He gave me and also i ask for forgiveness and some guidance in my study, and everytime i have a problem i also go to church and pray and it really relieves me
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@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
19 Apr 10
Thanks so much for your kind response. Good for u that u enjoy church that much. I always did to but just let myself not go like i should. I am going to do better. Am already looking forward to next sunday.
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