THE BATTLE BELONGS TO THE LORD
It does not matter where you are in your life; it only matters where God is going to take you. His light is our solace in a lost and perishing world. The word of God promises us that we will have peace despite our situation and that he has a plan to give us a future with hope. Jesus has paid the price for our victory in every circumstance. There is never a battle that can defeat you. It is only when you understand that you are more than a conqueror through Jesus Christ that you can believe that God’s strength and his perfect plan for you life are all that you need.
Too often the storms of life can leave you weary making it a struggle to stand in faith. The enemy who roams this earth seeking to kill, steal and destroy will use every effort to make you doubt that God cares about your difficult situation. Satan is the father of lies and he will try to use your heartache and pain to rob you of your joy. The truth is that he cannot steal the purpose and plan for which God sent his only Son to redeem for us.
We read in 1 Peter 5:10 that, “The God of all grace who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast.” The storms that this life brings will be turned around for your good and will bring you to the knowledge of how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ.(Ephesians 3:18} It is only after you have been in a painful battle and watched as your God defeated all of your problems that you can grow in unwavering trust.
Nothing can overcome you when your life is in Christ. He is your power and the force to go on even despite the pain you may be experiencing. God is never limited by the impossibility of your situation. He who spoke the world into existence has a way out of every trial you endure. In Scripture we read that it was God who shut the mouth of the lions and saved Daniel when he was thrown into their den for not bowing down to the king. It was God who went with young David to defeat the giant. It is always the strength of God who meets us at the battle and takes down our enemies. We have nothing to fear because the word of God promises us that we cannot be destroyed.
You may be facing a serious illness, an addiction, a broken marriage, or financial problems but you need to know that God is willing and able to take you through your struggle that you may be anxious for nothing. We are told in Isaiah 26 that God will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast because he trusts in the one who can do all things.
You can be hard-pressed but never crushed by your problems. God knows your name and saw all of your days before one of them came to be. Jesus will guide your steps and be the light when the darkness of your situation is overwhelming. And he will never leave your side.
There will always be battles that come against you in your life, but Jesus tells us to take joy for he has overcome them all!
God's Promises Are Real 
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September 19, 2008 at 3:48 am
Lizeth
Amazing. I was just searching for something that would make feel better. Something that would help me realize that I am not alone. So I can upon these words written by a person i don’t even know. Honestly, it has really made me reflect some more, on my faith and GOD. Thanks for writing.
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September 19, 2008 at 4:12 am
Marianne Lordi
Hi Lizeth, the truth is that you are NOT alone. The enemy will always try to deceive you into believing that God is far away and doesn’t know what you are going through. But the word of God says that he will never fail you, that he knew you before he formed you in the womb, that he has a plan for your life to give you a future and that you cannot be defeated as long as you keep your trust in cross of Christ. The bible says in 1 Peter 5:7 that you should “Cast all your cares and anxious thoughts on him because he cares for you”. Whatever you are going through please remember that he already has the answer. It may seem as if God is silent, but the wait is actualy part of the answer. He will bring you to his peace and resolve your issues soon. Just keep believing. I am praying for you now. God bless!
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September 28, 2008 at 4:58 am
solihin
if you feel…you a alone in the world..as really you nearliest GOD.
like i feel now, when i run to success in my job and not yet succes, i hope
GOD see me and i believe He give me a Chance to success,
regard Nice for you all.
solihin
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September 28, 2008 at 1:01 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi solihin, I pray that you do believe the truth of God which says you are never alone. The enemy will always try to whisper his lies to you which says that God doesn’t care. Never give in to those lies. The truth that sets you free is the truth that God sent his only Son to die for us to give us victory not defeat.
Stay strong and may God bless you.
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January 9, 2009 at 2:08 pm
Anonymous
i have done all i could, but the answer is still up there, please pray for me.
regards, chris.
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January 9, 2009 at 5:31 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Chris,
My heart goes out to you for I have also been in lonely places where there doesn’t seem like there is an answer for my problems. You are not alone.
No matter what you are going through, the truth is that God can work it out and cause it to be used for your good. That may seem impossible to you and maybe it is impossible by the world’s standards. But God is not confined by our limitations. He has the way out of every storm we go through because he Is the Master over the storm and the wind. He will work out your pain and bring you to wholeness if you can trust him to do so. It may seem like it is taking too long, but God’s timing is perfect. You don’t have to see it, you don’t have to feel, you just have to know by faith that God is sovereign over everything and that he will take you through.
If you are too week to pray and broken in spirit, he will have others lifting you up. Please understand that help is on the way!
I will be lifting you up in prayer every day until you have received the victory. And if you stand in trust, you will get the victory! Never believe the enemies lies. I am here for you and I will be praying. Take heart, for God is getting you ready for something big.
Send me your email address so that I can write to you. For now, please know that I am with you!
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October 15, 2009 at 12:18 am
rose
awesome words of encouragement, keep up the good work, let God use you
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October 15, 2009 at 12:24 am
Marianne Lordi
Hi Rose, thank you for visiting and for your kind words. I pray that God does use me to bring his message of hope to so many who are hurting.
I do appreciate you taking the time to comment.
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May 28, 2010 at 1:47 pm
MayB
I just found out that I have a health issue and it’s aggressively progressing at such a rapid pace! Please pray that I will get through this battle because it has only just begun! My faith is being tested now and I pray for guidance and my heart and mind is open and has been open to recievibg more of his blessings and showered unconditionally with his love.
Thank you,
May
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May 28, 2010 at 3:07 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi May, I am so glad that you stopped by my site. I am very sorry to hear about your health issue. So many of us are going through various issues and trials in our lives that it is hard sometimes to remember that God is with us – but he always is! As you stand in faith during this time of testing, know without a doubt that Christ is your strength. He is not going to let you go through this alone. In fact, if you are a believer, Jesus has a way to work this health issue out to make you stronger than before! If you are in Christ, all that touches you must first be allowed by the will of God. Whatever he allows, he allows for a specific, divine, eternal purpose! You are not going to be destoyed by this illness! You are not going down, God is going to take you through it! In the end, God’s purpose and plan for your life will stand. I pray tht it helps you to know that this health issue did not come as a surprise to God. He knew before he formed you in the womb all that you would have to endure and he planned a way to take you to victory despite what you must endure.
May, your faith is being tested but it will come forth refined as silver. In the end, you will have a greater knowledge of the God that you serve as you watch his power to overcome sickness and disease while he keeps you in his perfect peace!! We are all going through testing of every kind as the this world perishes. But we as believers have our hope in the promises of Christ! While all the lost of this earth are standing on sinking sand, we are standing on the Solid Rock of Jesus Christ who has more than enough power to keep us safe.
I will add you to my prayer request list. I lift up all of those requests each night and I know that God is hearing and answering me. Please continue to let me know how you are doing. Anyone can trust Christ in the good times, can you still trust him as these health issues appear to progress? God is still bigger than any sickness or weakness that can come against you. Read through some of my articles. Everyone of them gives a message of hope and truth to help you when the enemy wants to fill your mind with lies and doubt.
I will not forget you in my prayers each night. Take care knowing that God has this situation resolved. He is just waiting for the perfect timing to restore you to wholeness. It may be hard to wait on him, but the timing is part of his plan! God bless you, my friend!!
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September 1, 2010 at 5:37 am
Joy
Hi Marianne Lordi. I just want to appreciate u for the work u ar doing, You’ve just uplifted my spirit. May GOD richly bless you. Pls pray for me am excluded at school, i hv health issues(i have chronic disease) ,my mother is very sick ,am coming from a poor family. It seems like everythng is falling apart. All I am longing to God is supernatural power in these areas. Pls pray for me i need a job for this semester. Stay blessed!
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September 1, 2010 at 11:27 am
Marianne Lordi
Hi Joy, I am so glad that God led you to my site for I will be praying for you. You are certainly going through a time of testing and your struggles are painful. My heart is with you and I will keep you in my prayers each night. I don’t know all of your situation but I know that if your trust is in Christ, he is going to take you through each and every single one of them. You are not alone and you never will be. If God is allowing this in your life, he is not doing it to destroy you. Each of our trials has a purpose to make us stronger and more equipped for the battles here. The enemy knows that our problems as believers cannot take us down but will take us up the mountain and closer to our God. I am so very sorry about your illness and that of your mother. I am trusting that God will heal both of you by his power and strength. You will not be shaken even though your world appears to be crumbling because you are not standing on this perishing earth— you are standing on the PROMISES OF GOD! That is your inheritance as a believer. Keep your eyes on Christ. Do not look at the high waves and heavy winds of trouble that surround you for Jesus is more than able to keep you walking on the water and not drowning in your pain.
Joy, I know that this all might sound like only nice words. You may not see how what I have said is going to help you now. The truth is that God is willing to give you his peace right now while you are in the storm if you trust him. I grew up very poor and suffered abuse. God was able to take me past my pain and use it not only to bless me, but to give me understanding of others who are in pain too. No matter how bad your situation appears, God is in the middle of it right now and he is working it out for your good even though you can’t see that now. I will keep praying for you,my sister, for God has put you in my heart. Please feel free to contact me here or at my email: commish07@zoominternet.net. I just want you to know that I will be with you in prayer and I know that God will make a way! Stay in God’s peace, Joy, for he has big plans for your life!
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September 3, 2010 at 5:05 am
Anonymous
Hi Marianne, thnx a lots. u really help u r awoman of excellence. God’s heart is in u, just continue to do His work. Lv u so much! (JOY)
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September 3, 2010 at 5:11 am
JOY
Hi Marianne. Thank u so much, u realy helped. you are a women of excellence,God’s heart is in you. Continue to do His work. Love you so much! (JOY)
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September 3, 2010 at 8:18 am
Marianne Lordi
Thank you, Joy, for your kind words. I will be praying for you. Stay strong in the power that God gives to you! Please stop back! You are loved here!
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January 9, 2011 at 12:22 pm
Ibsa
This has put everything into perspective for me…i just got to wait for the right time to overcome these problems…God has plans for me!!!!!… thanks Marianne
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January 9, 2011 at 2:38 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Ibsa, I am so glad you stopped by. Whatever you are going through, you need to surrender to the power of your God. It may seem like he is taking too long to bring you to victory but actually, he is holding to the exact right time! If you can trust that God is mightier than your problems, then you have already begun the steps to overcome that which you struggle with. When your trust is in Christ, he will cause all things to work out for your good. It doesn’t matter how serious or impossible your situation is, Jesus died so that nothing can defeat you.
I will be praying for you, Ibsa. Be strong and stay in peace for God will surely be with you to the end!
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March 22, 2011 at 8:38 pm
rachel
This message is powerful and beautiful. Tears of joy. Indeed God is real and powerful.
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March 22, 2011 at 9:12 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Rachel, I am glad you found joy in this message because it is the truth. God will always go ahead of you to fight the battles and to meet you in every struggle you face. All that we endure is measured and timed by his hand for a specific divine purpose. No trial can ever destroy you. I hope you have peace knowing that God has it all worked out for you. God bless you!
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December 8, 2011 at 10:13 am
Michelle
THank YOU!!! I was trying to find something for my dad and it end up helping me! thank you for trusting GOD. He is true. And I am glad we can rely on his promises!!!! God bless you today and every day!!!!!
Michelle
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December 8, 2011 at 10:24 am
Marianne Lordi
Hi Michelle, I am so glad that God touched you with his word. We can indeed rely on God’s promises. Remember that the storms we face have no power to destroy a child of God. The enemy knows that so he works to just take your eyes from the Source of your power – Jesus Christ. Remain steadfast, my sister, for God knows how to help you and your dad in any problems or struggle that you face. He will never fail you! Everything is being worked out for your good. God bless you, dear friend. Stop back. I pray for all who visit this site and I am here if you need to talk.
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December 30, 2011 at 6:10 pm
Tonya
Hi Marianne,
I love your website and just by reading all of the above replies and your message of encouragement, I feel a little better. To make my long story short, I have a couple of struggles: Unemployment for over a year and the father of my four year old and 4 month old, has turned his heart on us. Tyree, (their father) and I aren’t married but as I tjhough we were growing closer and eventually getting married, I was wrong. Their father has found another woman who he claims understands him better and he has left me heartbroken and in deep pain and anger. We have two young beautiful children that he does’nt even ask about or attempt to see anymore (perthaps because of his new profound love) but he does’nt live with eitier of us because he is an OTR truck driver. I feel betrayed because when I was pregnant, he claimed he found a friend, who is now his girlfriend. He never gave our relationship enough time to grow with our new baby and eventually get married before finding someone new. I find myself texting this man all the time for answers of why he would do this to me but he keeps saying that he is driving and can’t talk or text and when he gets time to call me, he does’nt, like he said he would. He is also deceptive because he told me he would drop the friend, if I allowed him to move in with his kids and I but before I knew it, his then called, “friend” turned into a “girlfriend” just that fast. I feel that he was preying on my emotions just to get what he wanted (a place to live).
I still love this man but he has become less and less responsive and withering away, although he claims he still has love for me? I have prayed and prayed for guidance but do have a sense of peace. My other problem is unemployment, I just need a breakthrough because my unemployment will run out in one month and I have rent and bills. Please pray for all of us. Thank you.
Tonya
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December 31, 2011 at 1:57 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Tonya, I am so glad that you stopped by. My heart is with you. I know that the enemy deceives so many young women to live with a man outside of marriage thinking that he will eventually marry them. The problem with that, my sister, is that you are starting a relationship by selling yourself short. If your guy truly loved you, he would have married you before you got pregnant with your second child. I am so sorry you had to find this out this way. He claims he still “loves” you but the truth is that his actions show you differently. Please, my sister, don’t continue to listen to the excuses of a man who is avoiding you. He says he is driving and can’t talk or text you. When you love someone, you find a way to talk all the time not an exuse why you can’t. I know you may not believe what I am saying but you will see. It all depends how much time you want to continue to give him while he moves on to other women. You deserve so much more than that, Tonya! My friend, I know what I am saying. I wasted years doing the same thing only to throw years away that i can never get back. Don’t do the same thing. You don’t ever have to beg a man to love you! God has bigger and better plans for your life than that but you have to do it his way.
I will be praying for you, Tonay. I know you are hurt and you still want to make this relationship work. The truth is that even if you married him, you would have to wonder if he was cheating on you. It would not be a happy life.
I will keep you in prayer each night. I have been through your pain but I have seen that God’s ways are the only way to success. Please read your bible and let God’s promises give you holpe that you will stil have a future with hope even if this man is not in your life. I am here if you want to talk.
Be blessed, dear sister. God can help you.
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December 31, 2011 at 3:26 pm
Tonya
I appreciate your spirtual advice but how should I deal with him when he comes around to see his kids because he claims he loves them. What I am afraid of though is that he will get this new woman pregnant and or marry her and there would not even be a chance for us to ever be together again. I know I deserve better treatment but I still have some feelings for him, since I have known him for 6 years. How do I pray for him and allow God’s light to shine and touch his heart in a way that could change him for the better? He really needs help but does’nt see that he does yet (spiritually blindfolded) because he has good intentions. I’m not trying to be naive but I have a BIG heart and don’t want to totally give up on him because I see that he needs help. Could I just be friends to him and be a leaning shoulder, without attachments? Is that possible? Or am I still not getting the picture?
Thanks Again,
Tonya
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January 28, 2012 at 11:14 am
Isaac
Thank you for your words of life, i am seriously touch on how God spoke to me through you today, i was feeling lonely but you have encouraged my spirit. But i have a Question, please is smoking cigarette a sin?
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January 28, 2012 at 11:22 am
Marianne Lordi
Hi Isaac, I am so glad you stopped by here. I keep in prayer all whom God brings to my site.
As for your question regarding smoking: I can only answer as I believe lines up with God’s word. God has given you a body that you are to take care of. If you choose to eat to much and become obese, you are harming your body. If you drink too much alcohol, you harm your body. If you take drugs into your system, you harm your body. And if you smoke cigarettes, you shorten your life and you harm your body. Anything that does not give glory to God, Isaac, should be avoided. Smoking is harmful therefore smoking is a sin. Remember that the word sin comes from the Greek word that was an archery term – in other words, missing the center or the mark. Jesus is the center. He is the mark we must strive to be like. He gave us his example to live by. You are setting yourself up to cause problems in your body when you smoke. I hope you will pray about it and seek God’s help if you have trouble quitting. I will pray for you also. God bless you, dear brother!
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May 24, 2012 at 11:18 am
C
Please pray for me and my partner to save our relationship from evil harmful attacks. Spells have been cast to break us apart. This happened very suddenly. I know he loves me. We have been together now for almost three years and planning a life together and marriage. I ask the lord to release love and light into the situation and set him free from bondage and mind control so he can see the truth and move forward with God. Please pray for a breakthrough in our lives. Thank you C.
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May 25, 2012 at 5:53 pm
Allen
I am to take the Bar Exams this October or November. In all my life I had never been distracted this much. It just pains me that this has to happen at a time when i am preparing for a very important exam. I broke down nearly everyday, cried so much found the emotional pain too much to bear. Im falling into such deep depression. Yesterday, for the nth time while once again struggling to study despite the depression
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May 25, 2012 at 6:00 pm
Allen
Tears then just rolled out if my eyes, in exhaustion, i cried out …Jesus please dont abandon me. With all my might i forced myself to concentrate on my review materials, with Gods grace this peace just came over me. God is real, I pray that he would continue to fight my battles for me. Please pray for me that i may withstand these distractions that robs me so much of my joy.
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May 25, 2012 at 9:10 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Allen, I don’t know what is distracting you, dear friend, but I will be praying for you. My son-in-law is studying to take the Ohio bar in July so I know how much time and endurance you need. Whatever is coming against you, surrender it to your God. He knows your pain and your trouble and he can give you the victory despite it all. Please know that you can email me if you want to talk privately. I will be keeping you in prayer and trusting God to help you in your bar exam and in the struggles you are facing with painful distractions. The truth is that God will NEVER abandon you. He has your future in his hand. I pray you will trust him to work it all out. I am here for you, dear friend, and you are not alone.
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May 26, 2012 at 8:14 am
Allen
Please do PRAY for me. I NEED it so much. Include me in your prayers till i take the Bar 4 months from now. It seemed like i had been under just emotionally and psychologically. I am very close to snapping out the past weeks, it was only when i started reading the bible that i found comfort. These emotional baggages just surfaced out of nowhere. I fell into a deep depression, i could not moved on from my obsession over this person who does not feel the same way about me. Its been years but i am still do in love
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May 26, 2012 at 8:26 am
Allen
I feel like i suddenly came under attack emotionally and psychologically. Whatever i do i just could not stop.thinking about this person and the pain of rejection. I wanted to move on but i am still so in love. The heartache just turned into depression. It is almost impossible for me to have full study time. Whatever i do my
thoughts would direct me towards this
person whom i know i can never
havestudies. Something is in
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June 18, 2012 at 3:34 am
Bunmi Ogunbajo
Thank you so much for sharing all the beautiful inspiring word with us, may God continue to elevate you. Am so bless to find myself back on this web site. Keep on the good work.
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June 18, 2012 at 8:28 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Bunmi, thanks for stopping and for your kind words. I pray you are doing well and that you are keeping your eyes on Christ and trusting him to provide for all of your needs. Stop back and let me know how you are doing, dear friend!
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July 17, 2012 at 4:58 pm
Joyce
I’ve learned at a young age God’s unfailing Love is all a person needs to get past all trials n tribulations in life, dat Satan is a liar n for one to really know n understand God’s love n to even grow in wisdom one needs to have been through something either really good or bad that no man can take or give you…for only then will you acknowledge with better understanding the greatness of God in your life and that not even the devil has any power to come between you and God’s mercy and blessings in and upon your life…God bless you for taking your time to bless others abundantly…
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July 17, 2012 at 10:01 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Joyce, thank you so much for stopping by and for commenting. I appreciate your kind words! I agree so much with you in that once God has taken you through a tough trial it is then that you know your God and understand that he will never fail you.
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July 29, 2012 at 7:58 am
Helen
Dear Marianne,Thanks for what you are doing?kindly pray for my Job and career/Family.After being married for 15yrs and with a teenage gal now he decided to walk away and married a prostitute who he met only once,they now have a two yr old child
Its been had to let go &Everytime i throw in the towel i pump on the scripture”pursue for you shall surely overcome”should i.
My teenage daughter so to speak was devastated but the Joy of the Lord has been our strenght.pls advise
Please pray for my collegue Isaiah who is undergoing spiritual warfare at work
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July 29, 2012 at 1:13 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Helen, I am sorry for what you have been through but your faith is still shining despite your pain. Your ex will surely pay a price for his actions as there is always a consequence for sin.
It is good that you are holding on. My sister, God will reward you for trusting him even when you do not see the victory that he has planned for you. I will pray for you and your daughter that God will provide for all of your needs and keep you in his perfect peace. Bless you, dear sister! I will also keep your collegue, Isaiah, in prayer for the attacks he faces at work. Keep your eyes on Christ, Helen. Never let the lies of the enemy fill you mind for God will take you safely through your struggles. I will lift you up each day. You are not alone, my friend. God is with you and I am here to help and pray. Email me anytime you need to talk. Stay in peace.
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August 3, 2012 at 5:49 pm
Anonymous
At times i just feel like too tired to carry on because of the challenges of life, but thank God for the word of God it gives you courage to go on. and the word on this web site are so encouraging. this week i was so down in my spirit to the extend that i could not pray. i know he is able, thanks you for sharing. God bless you.
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August 3, 2012 at 6:21 pm
Marianne Lordi
My dear friend, I know what it is like to be so weary that to face another day seems impossible. I am sorry for what you are going through. We are told in God’s word that in these ending times that it will be very difficult. However, Christ has given us his promise to be with us and to lighten our load. We were never meant to carry our burdens alone. I am with you, friend. I will be praying for you and lifting you up to the throne of God’s grace. He hears our prayers and he cares. He is with us in every struggle we face. At the core of every struggle we have is the power of Christ at work to cause it all to be used for our good. Do not feel defeated and take captive the lies of the enemy who wants to take you down. You belong to Christ. He is not going to let you be destroyed. Your problems will never be bigger than God’s ability to help you. I am here and you can email me if you ever want to talk privately. You are not alone!
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August 9, 2012 at 1:52 pm
Anonymous
so awesome to have read this. It blessed my day
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August 9, 2012 at 10:42 pm
Marianne Lordi
Anonymous, thanks for stopping and I am so glad you were blessed. May God meet you where you are and give you the strength that you need to face the battles that you may face. Christ will always be more than enough to help you . Be strong. God bless you!
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September 18, 2012 at 4:48 am
Mazvita
Hi Marianne. I believe that the Lord directed me here because the truth you wrote about has not only quickened my spirit to what God is doing in my life, it has also strengthened me to pray with hope and knowing that whatever I ask in His name, it shall be done for me. Stay Blessed!
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September 18, 2012 at 7:17 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi Mazvita (Nancy), I am so glad that God brought you here! I will pray for you to have wisdom and discnernment as to where God is leading you. He will not leave you guessing. He has a perfect plan for your life, my friend. If you belong to Christ, he will fulfill the purpose he has created you for. When you pray, expect that he will answer. It may not be as you requested but it will be perfect and good and that is so much better. God sees the beginning of your life to the end. He has numbered your days before one of them came to be. He will not fail to bring you what is good. I am here for you if you want to talk and I will be praying.
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October 21, 2012 at 6:57 am
Daniel efosa wax
THERE IS POWER IN THE WORDS OF THE LORD
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October 22, 2012 at 2:12 am
C
Hello Marianne
I am going through a very difficult time at the moment in my marriage. I have wronged my husband- I spoke disrespectfully towards him. And I acknowledged my mistake and apologised many times, however the damage seem to be already done. I recently found out that he is seing another woman (something very difficult to deal with).
I feel as though he has given up on us. I feel as though he doesn’t even love me anymore. I need prayers. I am seeking for prayers. I’m trusting God for victory over this situation at home. Going through your message has given me more hope and just what I need to hear as i’m facing.
From Anonymous
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October 22, 2012 at 8:46 am
Marianne Lordi
Dear C, I will be praying for you, my sister. I know what you are going through for I am there also. Even though your may have spoke disrespectfully to your husband, it was never grounds to do what he is doing by seeing someone else. It shows me that there was trouble in your marriage long before you knew about it. Christ is your hope, C. Whatever the outcome, if you surrender your will to his, he will keep you and provide a future for you no matter what happens. Keep praying for your husband. The enemy has blinded so many to the lies from hell. Your husband is bringing destruction upon himself. I pray for God to take him to he end of himself so that he may finally see the truth of what he is doing. I pray that God will keep you in his peace as he takes you through this. May he provide for your needs and help you to keep your eyes on him. Your future is in the hands of Christ. He saw long before you were born what you would face and he still has a plan. You will not be destroyed, my sister. Christ is with you and he will help you.
Please know that you can email me anytime to talk confidentially. I know this is a difficult time for you. Stay in God’s word daily. Read your bible each morning so that you will keep God’s armor on you and be prepared for the schemes of the devil. God himself will speak to you through his word.
You are not alone, my sister. I will be praying for you. Write to me anytime. God has the answer.
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April 6, 2013 at 11:51 am
DW
Dear Marianne
I am so happy I came across your site. To the women with the problems of their husbands leaving for another woman – I say to them be patient, trust God and await his timing. He promises to fight our battles for us, but we must pray and wait. I was in such a situation and I know from experience, it is heartbreaking but I did just what I am telling the women and you know what? God came through for me and the other woman died. (I never prayed for her to die) in fact I had made a decision to leave him for her and whilst doing that I spent my time crying, praying and waiting on the Lord. Our 2 young children stayed with him, while I went to leave alone. It was at that time the Lord and I spent wonderful time together. Then one night my 10 yr old daughter called to ask me to come home because the woman had died. She was suddenly taken ill,admitted to hospital and died.You see friends, when God says he will fight our battles for us and any other promise he makes, he keeps these promises.He said his word will not return to him void but will accomplish the purpose he sent it to do. Now my family is back together, my husband rededicated his life to the Lord and God is seeing us through although Satan is trying other avenues to discourage us. Because since his conversion, his business is not doing well financially when it was so successful before, so now we have financial problems, we can hardly maintain ourselves, thieves broke into our home 4 times taking lots from us (please pray for us Marianne). We will not give up on God he has taken us too far to look back. He fought for me in one way before, he will do it again in this financial situation as well as deal with the thieves. So sisters,be patient, pray, give God thanks, and look for your answer. This situation helped me grow stronger spiritually, helped me depend on God, and now I am able to use my experience as a testimony to encourage others. I have you all in my prayers as you pray for me as well.
DW
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April 6, 2013 at 5:02 pm
Marianne Lordi
Hi DW, I am so glad you stopped, also. You certainly have a testimony and I am so glad that your family is together again. I will be praying for you on your financial struggles. Just as God was faithful to stand with you while your marriage was breaking up, he also knows how to restore your finances and get you on your feet. Commit your ways and your spending to him. He has the power to turn all things around. I pray for protection on your home against thieves and those who mean you harm. I pray for your family to continue to grow in love and peace. May your marriage grow stronger by the day and be a shining example of Christ’s love of his church. If you and your husband will surrender your struggles to God, he will not let you be taken down by any of them.
I am here praying for you, my sister. Thank you for encouraging others here who are going through painful marriage issues. In the end, God will still have the plan no matter what happens. He holds our future and our blessings. He knows how to keep us in peace in the midst of every battle we face. I pray that you will keep this truth in your heart and that you continue to read your bible every day and let God’s word be your guide and your strength in every situation in your life.
Be blessed, dear sister. Your God is with you and he will not fail to bring you the victory!
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April 12, 2013 at 10:22 am
nire castle
Hi Marianne I would like you to pray for the men in my family they are good men but the devil continue to attack them from all angel pray for for Rondey Castle and Theron Brown that God give them peace in there lifes as well as victory over all satan traps thanks in advance….Be Blessed
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April 12, 2013 at 11:59 am
Arsenio
Awesome topic I was also searching about overcoming sin right now im addicted with sin and I know that its ruining my life I want to changed but when I try I always fall. Pls pray for me I dont wanna die because of my sin. God bless.
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June 1, 2013 at 4:44 pm
Horton
Thank you so much for that reading I am facing some marriage problems right now trust has been broken I am in so much pain and that reading has given me strength I know that God is with me .
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June 22, 2013 at 10:31 pm
Marianne Bernard
Horton, I didn’t mean to ignore your comment. I am praying for you, dear friend. I am sorry for what you are going through. I know exactly how that feels. God is with you. He doesn’t leave you when you face a struggle. He takes you through it. Keep your eyes on him and read your bible each morning so that you can stand on the truth and not be taken in by the lies of the enemy. I will keep praying for you. Please know that I am here if you want to talk. You can email me anytime. God bless you, dear friend.
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July 8, 2013 at 11:22 pm
Anonymous
It is really trying times. I have thought that those who are near to you are supposed to be your source of strength and support. To my disappointment, it is totally the opposite.
My dear, i believe that my God will fight my battles for me. That He will bring me victory, is certain. I have no doubts, however my humble prayer with regard to the above is someone who will believe with me.. Amen.
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July 9, 2013 at 6:39 pm
Marianne Bernard
Anonymous, I know what you mean, my friend. Nothing hurts as much as the betrayal from someone close who was supposed to be your helper and friend. Our hope is in Christ for he will never leave us nor abandon us. He has the plan for our lives and it will not fail. Though the mountains tremble and fall into the heart of the sea, our God is always there to help us and to make us victors in every aspect of our lives.
I pray that you will find comfort in the truth knowing that Christ is your vindicator, your friend and your unfailing help. His promises never fail and he will be with you to the end.
God bless you, dear one. I believe with you and I will pray for you. You can always email me when you need to talk. I am here for you.
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July 9, 2013 at 7:57 pm
Tonya
I’m having one of the worst times in my life financially. Although I completed my degree in public health this year and was given a post 911 grant along with a housing allowance of $1,027 while attending school, I now have a lack of funds since being out of school. The grant stops once you are no longer attending school. I am for the most part independent and take care of my two little ones under my roof. My dad helps with little things here and there but I am single and have got myself in a financial bind with creditors and payday lenders. I at least made a big step by going back to school but now I am praying for God almighty to help me out of this maze I got myself into. Just when God blesses me with a degree this year, I allowed the devil to take control over my money (figuratively speaking) and now I regret it. The good news is that I may have a lead for employment. It’s not my ideal job but it’s in the health care field as a home health aide. Although that’s pretty good, I still need God to help me get back on my feet again and pay off these creditors. Thanks in advance for your prayer. May God continue to bless you and your ministry.
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August 12, 2013 at 9:19 pm
Anonymous
GOD IS GOOD ALL THE TIME
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August 12, 2013 at 9:25 pm
Marianne Bernard
Hi Tonya, I pray that you are working things out with the help of God. He is the only one who can get you back on your feet and make all your plans come together. I pray that he will guide you in the steps he has planned for your life. Seek Christ in all you do in your life. Do it before you make decisions. He is going to help you with your finances and he can restore you to wholeness. I pray you do well in school. I am praying for you, dear sister. I pray for God to open doors for you and to bless your home. I am here if you want to talk.
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August 16, 2013 at 2:14 pm
Tonya
Thank you. That is the message I get everywhere I go: “Put God first” That is what I believe He is telling me; to always put Him first and learn to have patience and perseverence. I believe that God is preparing me for the next breakthrough in my life. So many afflictions but God is holding me by my hand step by step to get me through them all.
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August 16, 2013 at 3:55 pm
Marianne Bernard
Hi Tonya,
Glad you stopped. Your afflictions actually are the preparation for the greater calling that God has for your life. I know it is hard to endure. I sure can relate to that. I just remind myself of God’s promises and his faithfulness and keep on reading his word to get through the pain of each struggle. You sound like you know that well. Keep your eyes on Christ. Do not fear, my sister. God has the plans for your life and the good news is that he doesn’t fail. I am praying for you!
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September 3, 2013 at 10:39 am
tare
My husband is a pastor i have been going thru some distrust with him i recently found out that he has been haveing an affair on me now i have been going thru this with him thru out our marrriage i call his job on labor day they told me he had taken off and when i call him he tried to act like he was at work so when i let him know that i knew he was not at work he hung up the phone.what i dont understand is how can you walk up in the pulpit on sundays and be over Gods people and continue to live that life style ? I will continue to pray for him i do realize that we all fall short and that no one is perfect,but what do you do in a situation like this ? Am thinking about going back to my old church am worried about the members at our church i know that if i stop going they will be asking about me,and i dont think he will tell them the truth .i truly believe that God will bring this to a head,God said all that are done in the dak will come to light.
things done in the dark will come to the light. I have not spoken to him am going to let God speak for me. My stepfather told me to continue to pray for him and stay still and allow God to move for you.He said God will do one of the other,shape him up or ship him out so please pray for me that i continue to stay.
One more thing i just dont believe that God will allow my husband to continue to do what he is doing.He has people trust and faith and belief how can you as a pastor do that messing with people life.he couldnt even face me when he came home from being with her.He slept in the living room i guess he thought i was going to yell at him i didnt say word to him.This too shall pass.
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September 3, 2013 at 11:01 pm
Marianne Bernard
Hi Tare, I am so sorry for what you are going through in your marriage. I know how painful that can be especially since your husband is a Pastor and should know better!
We are in dark times, my sister. The enemy is trying to take down homes and families as he destroys marriages with every kind of temptation. I will be praying for you, Tare. As difficult as it is, keep your eyes on Christ and seek his will in this matter. Read your bible each day and let the truth of his promises fill you and give you strength. I believe he will guide you to do whatever must be done. I pray that God will take your husband to the end of himself and allow him to see the consequences of his actions. I pray that he will repent and become the husband he vowed to God he would be.
Tare, be still and remember that God is with you. Keep praying for your husband and I will be joining you in that prayer. I believe that you will know what to do or if you should just wait on God and let him do what he must. Whatever it is, Christ has the answer and he will help you.
You are not alone, dear sister. Many women have been betrayed by their husbands. It is a very painful matter and one that tears your heart out. But in the midst of all of your pain, God is working out a plan to restore you. I pray you will stay strong and listen for his voice to guide you. I will be praying.
Please know that I am here if you want to email me to talk. God bless you dear sister.
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September 5, 2013 at 12:56 pm
tare
Thank you so much for your response to this matter,i am praying about this,i do believe that God at some point will speak to me.i am reading everyday Gods word is makeing me stronger.i just need to know how will i know when God is speaking to me? ON WEDNESDAY GOD allowed me to leave work early because we didnt have that many patients so i eas able to go to bible study at the church that i used to go to. And the lesson was on faith out of Hebrews, i felt like God was telling me to keep the faiith and that he was with me i believe he wanted me to hear that. I hope and pray that am doing what God eants me to do
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September 5, 2013 at 1:00 pm
tare
Thank you so much for your response to this matter,i am praying about this,i do believe that God at some point will speak to me.i am reading everyday Gods word is makeing me stronger.i just need to know how will i know when God is speaking to me? ON WEDNESDAY GOD allowed me to leave work early because we didnt have that many patients so i eas able to go to bible study at the church that i used to go to. And the lesson was on faith out of Hebrews, i felt like God was telling me to keep the faiith and that he was with me i believe he wanted me to hear that. I hope and pray that am doing what God wants me to do, and that is to stay still and wait on him. I have not spoken to my husband and he has not spoken to me, but am still praying for him.
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September 5, 2013 at 9:50 pm
Marianne Bernard
Hi Tare, God is telling you to keep the faith. To believe that your situation is hopeless is to believe that Christ is not true to his word. He is with you and I pray that you will feel his peace filling your heart and new hope growing within you. Be strong, dear sister. We are all going through struggles in this life and none of them are easy. We are together in the body of Christ. We will all pray for you and stand with you in this battle. May you know hear the voice of God as he leads and guides you on what to do in this matter. I am still praying for you.
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September 27, 2013 at 6:27 am
tanya
Please pray for me. I am going thru a horrible divorce, the father of my children has kied in court to hurt me and threats to lie totske my children. I am a good mother he doesn’t want to tske care of them and has the means to. I wish him no harm I kust out if sn abusive marriage and want my children and to be okay financially and safe with peace. eHe manipulates them for his own selfish reasons and evi
l please pray for resoration and peace for me and my children
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September 27, 2013 at 10:04 am
Marianne Bernard
Hi Tanya,
I know how painful divorce can be especially when the spouse does not tell the truth. I will be praying for you, my sister. I know that God has perfect plans for your children and he will protect them. I pray that he will bring you his peace as he continues to restore your life and give you a new future. It is a hard time for you right now but God does not forget us in our problems. I am praying for you, Tanya, and you can email me anytime if you want to talk. You are not alone. Stay in God’s word each day and let his truth be your strength.
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October 2, 2013 at 3:10 pm
Tare
For the past three Sundays my husband has been preaching about his self the sad part about it is the people are starting to catch on.they Are asking me why are we driving separate cars when y’all live so far away? I just try to make an excuse .he is still haveing an affair and preaching on Sundays to the people the strange thing is in his sermons it’s all about him .saying stuff like the decisions you make can effect your whole family and also saying I know Gods got my back he also said Sunday that somebody needs to repent so he said I don’t know who it is but you can come down to the alter and I will come down with you so he laid across the offering table saying come on am here with you .and am just looking like wow he is talking about his self. And as soon as church is over he back to calling her .he told me that he is moving out in January . I continue to pray for him there is nothing more I can do I have always supported him but every time I look around he is haveing affairs on me . I continue to do what God expect for me do and that is stay in his word I just don’t believe that God is going to allow him to continue what he is doing, at some point God will stop him.So please keep me in yours prayers that I may continue to be strong.
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October 9, 2013 at 10:09 pm
Marianne Bernard
Tare, your husband is deceived and closed his eyes to the truth. My sister, I know it is painful for you to know what your husband is doing to you and to your marriage. I am praying for you, my friend. I am here when you want to talk. We can do nothing more than leave it in the hands of God and pray that he does take your husband to the end of himself and show him his sin that is leading to destruction. I pray that he will not rest until he has acknowledged his sin and repented. I am praying!
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October 10, 2013 at 9:59 pm
Tare
Thank you sister, I continue to pray for him daily,I do believe that GOD is in control of this matter and at some point he will allow him to see his self. I read GODS word every day it gives me strength I feel GOD I know that he is with me as I go thru this storm,and when this storm is over victory will be mine.So I know,no matter how hard it gets I have to continue to do right even when my husband is doing me wrong.Thank you so much for listening to me your words gives me encouragement.
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October 17, 2013 at 7:50 pm
Julia
I Praised God after reading this wonderful article that I know by the way it was written was the hand of God who has called you to write for him…Thank You for answering the most high call of God Marianne! It was refreshing to see another called to write as I too was..What an Honor no matter how bad the persecution.God Bless You.
Julia
precioussheepofrenown.wordpress.com
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March 11, 2014 at 7:14 am
joanita
I praise God after reading this my dear
I have been going through hard situations in life, people I help to be successful had put me down
I thank God thank since I decided to cast all my burdens to him , he has fought my battle now am successful
by the grace of the lord
amen
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March 19, 2014 at 2:00 am
Marianne Bernard
Hi Joanita, I am sorry for your struggles but so glad that you cast your burdens to God. It shows that you trust him. Wait on him, my friend. He knows how to get you to where he wants you. He has your future planned out. I will be praying for you.
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March 30, 2014 at 3:08 pm
Rose maggie
that message is so encouraging may the lord grant you more wisdom to reach them that discouraged in Jesus name.
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March 30, 2014 at 3:39 pm
Marianne Bernard
Hi Rose, I am so blessed that you stopped my and commented. Your encouragement means so much to me. I pray that you will take to heart the truth of this message and know that you are never alone to fight your battles nor are you ever without hope. If you are in Christ, you have been declared the winner in every single situation that you face. Hold on and be strong because your God is with you and he won’t fail you.
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April 24, 2014 at 8:35 pm
danigirl
Wow. Just the advice I was looking for. If you ever have time. Please email me personally. I can just feel the presence of god speaking through you.
Thanks
Dani
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April 24, 2014 at 10:36 pm
Marianne Bernard
Hi Dani, glad you were lifted up by the message. Remember when the battles of life get too tough, God is right next to you working it all out to give you the victory.
God bless you, my sister. You blessed my day by stopping by and commenting.
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September 16, 2014 at 5:25 am
khulile
Amen
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October 30, 2014 at 4:57 pm
Akioyamhen
Am pretty glad coming across your site tonight.I have greatly blessed by articles.For a testimony,God have just strangely pulled me out into a new and befitting accommodation when I thought it was hopeless,due joblessness and financial challenges.Am also trusting God to give my wife conceptions for our marriage of 4 years this past August.And healing for my body from a longto-term ailments.Please,pray to God for my wife and
I.Thank you and God bless you richly.
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November 1, 2014 at 8:15 pm
Marianne Bernard
I will be praying for you and your wife. Be in peace.
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November 29, 2015 at 7:01 pm
Shawn
Thank you. This spoke to me. He’s got this! I trust in him!
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November 29, 2015 at 7:59 pm
Marianne Bernard
Hi Shawn,
Keep up the faith. God will meet you where you are. He has a plan for your life and nothing you face is going to stop that plan from happening. He knows what you need and what is good for you. He will help you. His ways are higher than ours so stand strong and trust that he will not let you fail nor be destroyed. He will take you safely to where he wants you to be.
I am praying for you and I know that God will not fail to finish what he started in you. Stay in peace. You have a royal destiny with Christ awaiting you.
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December 15, 2015 at 1:09 pm
Ashley
This is very encouraging. In my situation I feel that God hasn’t spoke to me and I just want a word. I’ve been repeatedly hurt by a loved one and has given it to God and no longer cares what the outcome will be. Whatever God does I’m fine with. Even though i’m moving forward I want to know is it ok to still think about what happened and still hurt. I don’t think about it on purpose nor do I hurt on purpose…..I just do.
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December 15, 2015 at 1:52 pm
Marianne Bernard
Hi Ashley,
I am glad that you took the time to comment. I know exactly what you are saying. I trust God with all my pain and yet it still hurts. The truth is that the pain is moving you closer to Christ and stronger in your faith. You will see that one day. The person who has hurt you may or may not be someone you should have in your life. God will show you. The pain that you suffered as God shows you more and more each day that his plan for your life will not stop despite your heartbreak. He can and will work through it all and use your pain for good. It may not seem like that now but I assure you from all that I know by God’s word and by what has been done for me in my life that he will not fail you. Ashley, all of the articles I have written have been tested in my life. I have been through much pain, heartache, betrayal and struggles and yet when I was at the bottom of my own strength, Christ was there to lift me up and help me to move on and to get past those who hurt me. Read my article “Wounded Warriors”. If you belong to Christ, please know that we are all suffering on this earth. This is not heaven. But all that you do endure, God knows how to turn it and use it for his specific divine purpose for your life. He will help you.
I am praying for you, dear friend. I care. And I am here if you ever need to talk.
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January 16, 2016 at 6:41 am
Artemas Jones
Hello Marianne I read this article and I am so glad and thankful that there are some believers out there to share in the truth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ your article was dear to my heart because my wife suffers from lupus and fibromyalgia and has tons of medications and I just go into battle praying for to trust in the Lord with all her mind, body and soul she tells me at times I am crazy because I go to the Father about all my issues even things in my own body and each and everytime there is victory so I thank you for you article and pray for you that God keeps you strong and you can deliver more articles of truth and encouragement and pray for me and my family as well as we give thanks to our Lord God bless you with love. AJ
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January 16, 2016 at 10:11 am
Marianne Bernard
Hi Artemas
I am glad that God led you to this site. I see you have great faith in our Lord and I pray that your wife will also get that same faith. He hears our prayers, dear friend. If you belong to Christ, he ordains every step of your journey. He has the plan. He can make a way even when it seems there is no way. He knows how to heal you and provide for your needs.
I will pray for your wife also. In this world we will have sicknesses and pain. This is not heaven. One day there will be no disease, no pain and no tears for those who belong to Christ. For now, we surrender our struggles to Him. We know that he hears us and will either cure our sickness or give us his strength to endure it. He is sovereign over it all!
Pray for your wife to have the faith to leave her pain at the feet of Christ. Whatever happens, whether he cures her or simply gives her the strength to endure it, she will have his peace. Whatever Christ allows in the life of a believer is for his purpose and for our good. We don’t have to understand, we just have to believe.
My friend, I am praying for your wife and your family. May God meet you where you are and help you through this. God bless you.
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August 9, 2016 at 9:06 am
JESSICA
GOD bless you so much my sister Joy, you lifted my faith through your courage
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August 9, 2016 at 11:03 pm
Marianne Bernard
Hi Jessica,
Thank you for taking the time to write. Remember that no matter what struggles you face, God does have a plan to take you through them. He never forgets you and you cannot be destroyed by the attacks of the enemy because you belong to Christ. I am praying for you, my friend.
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August 10, 2016 at 2:21 am
JESSICA
Thank you so much, stay blessed
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November 3, 2016 at 11:44 pm
Hannah
Hi thank you for your words of encouragement. My husband is having an affair with a younger woman than myself and refuses to give her up. I am tired of continuing with this marriage. He has been involved with porn throughout our marriage and has had other issues with women. He did not work and instead depended on me for money. I feel so used. I am now in my 50’s and I feel I am too old to start life over with someone else. I was lonely throughout the marriage as my husband withdrew from the marriage and there was no warmth, friendship or affection. Please pray for me and that I will find God’s direction for my life.
Hannah
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November 4, 2016 at 12:37 pm
Marianne Bernard
Hi Hannah,
I am so sorry for what you are going through. I understand the pain of being in a cold, loveless marriage and what it can do to you. Please keep praying for God’s direction. And until or unless it is over, please keep praying for your prodigal husband. The younger woman he is with will find out very soon that he will do the same thing to her one day. He does not understand the consequence he will face for betraying his vows to God and his marriage. So many marriages are breaking up as the enemy targets families and children for destruction as his time grows short.
Your life will not end if your husband leaves. I am praying that God will give you the strength that you need to trust him day by day. I pray that he will provide for your every need. I pray that you will know that you are not alone in this battle nor will you ever be. You are not too old, my sister. God’s perfect plan for your life will not fail. I will be keeping you in prayer each day as I do the others on my prayer list. Keep the hope of Christ alive in your heart. Do grow weary for but grow in God’s grace for he will lead you and guide you to where he wants you to be. I will be praying for your husband also. I have seen some of the worst husbands turn their life around and repent. That is what I am praying for your husband and your marriage. May God give you both the strength to forgive and start over.
I will keep praying for you and your husband. You can email me anytime you need to talk. mbernard4477@gmail.com God has the answer. He will help you.
My love and prayers are with you.
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November 28, 2016 at 1:51 pm
Anonymous
You wrote this in 2008 and here it is the morning of 11-28-2016 and I am looking for an assurance that He still loves me, and that there is hope in the midst of battle, and I come across your words of encouragement. I felt so defeated this morning and wondered whether there was any hope for me. Your words have lifted my spirit and I will press on and be more than an overcomer in Christ Jesus my Lord. Thank You.
Bryan
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November 28, 2016 at 4:06 pm
Marianne Bernard
Anonymous, I am so glad that God brought you to my site. I will keep you in prayer each night for you to stand in faith and not grow weary no matter what you face. I wrote this article 8 years ago and had no idea the pain and struggles that I would be facing in the coming years. My life was literally turned upside down. I was broken beyond the point where I could do anything more to help myself. I felt like giving up. But the words of the message were in my heart. I know that this is truth. All things I go through are purposed for my good even though it doesn’t seem like it at the time. My friend, never ever forget that your life is in full view of Christ who already knows what you are going through and what you will endure. What he allows he does so for your benefit. He has not left you. The fact remains that you cannot be destroyed by your trials. You can only be made stronger for having endured them. Your hope is the promises of Christ who died to give you a victorious life in spite of your pain. He is close to you right now. Your struggle is timed and measured by his hand. He has a reason, dear friend. You will come through it and know that your God was with you.
Please know that nothing glorifies God more than when one of his saints can praise him in the midst of their fiery trial. You are being shown to be a true child of the King. Your pain is working out for you a glory that will far outweigh your your pain. Let him finish the work he started in you. When the darkness seems overwhelming, remember that the light of Christ shines even brighter in times when you think all hope is gone. I am joining with you in this battle as I lift you in prayer. I know without a doubt that you are protected by a royal army whose job is to keep you on the path that was prepared for you long before you were born. Your troubles can’t shake that plan.
Read your bible daily to let the Word of God give you the strength and hope you need for the day. He will be your guide. God speaks through his word.
And I am here if you ever need to talk privately. Simply email me at mbernard4477@gmail.com. I care, my friend. Stay in peace and watch as the power of God lifts you higher than you have ever been.
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February 6, 2017 at 9:24 pm
Anonymous
Thank you father God.i love you for ever
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February 8, 2017 at 2:35 am
pamela bell
Thanks for scriptures
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February 8, 2017 at 10:00 am
Marianne Bernard
Hi Pamela,
Remember that the Scriptures are your truth and help in all that you go through. God is with you.
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October 2, 2017 at 7:17 pm
Monette
Wow! You write so well.
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October 2, 2017 at 11:11 pm
Marianne Bernard
Thank you Monette. I pray you are doing well and trusting that Christ is more than enough to help you in any situation. Take care, dear sister.
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October 10, 2017 at 8:30 pm
Susan Ng
Hello Marrianne
Thank you so much for your posts …. i stumbled onto your website several years ago and have been following you since. My life was a mess in those years but i believe it was God’s arrangement that i came onto your website because you spoke God’s Truth in my situation so powerfully. … God has indeed anointed you with this ministry because with those words of God’s promises all found in the bible, comes great strength and comfort and wisdom. After God’s testing, He has now brought me to a place of freedom and i just wanted to let you know that you were part of God’s hand in the process and to thank you for being God’s willing and mighty instrument. GBU
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October 11, 2017 at 12:12 pm
Marianne Bernard
Hi Susan, You have encouraged me so much with your kind words. I take all of my messages from God’s word so that nothing is just my opinion. I pray that God brings to my site those for whom he has given me a message to write. I am so glad that you have received God’s word as truth and have been filled with the hope that only Christ can give you. That is your victory, dear sister. Our problems in this world are working out God’s purpose and position on this earth. He is with us in all things. Susan, I still pray for everyone who comes to this site so you are still in my prayers. Please keep me updated and remember that you can always email me if you need a special prayer or just someone to listen to your heart. I pray that God does great things through your heart of faith. Be strong, dear sister, for our Blessed Hope will be here soon for us. Until then, we know that God is working ALL things out for our good according to his perfect plan.
Thank you so very much for brightening my day. God bless you!!
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March 23, 2020 at 11:05 pm
Kort
If all Gods promises are real then why did I have this traumatic Brain-injury??????????huh?
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March 24, 2020 at 2:25 pm
Marianne Bernard
Hi Kort, first let me tell you how sorry I am that you are suffering. I can only imagine what you are going through. I have begun praying for you now and will keep you always in prayer.
I know that troubles can make you think that God doesn’t care or that he is not faithful. The truth is that God never promises us that we will not have troubles in this world. In fact, Jesus said quite the opposite. He said that while we are here in this fallen world, we would have many troubles but that we should take hope for he has overcome the world! This is not heaven. We are still living in a world of sin. The promise Jesus gave was to be with us always and to take us through our struggles. If you put your trust in Christ, you have a promise that anything you go through will be used for your good and for a purpose. If you can trust in Christ, he will give you the peace that you need as you endure problems in this world. No one escapes this world without dying. Everyone gets sick at some time in their life. All of us suffer pain and sorrow as we go through this life. We are in a fallen world. BUT, if you put your hope in Christ, you have joy in knowing that God is over all that you must bear and that he has an eternal reward for those who don’t give up. If you want to give up your eternal life over the fact that you received a traumatic brain injury then you will lose everything. The strength to believe comes from God. You just have to ask him.
I want you to know that you can email me if you want to talk. I am here and I honestly do care. Please be strong. Your help is closer than you think.
Marianne
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