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I write messages every week, here on DS in the above group. I wrote a special message today about Mothers, in honor of mothers and I shared some of the things about my mom. I realize not all have good moms as I did. I understand those who have been abused by moms and I understand there are those who want to be moms and can't.
If any of you would want to read this message or any others that I post, they are in this group here on DS every week and have been for almost 2 years. Feel free to read them.
I am not a "professional Preacher" and coming from a past like mine, I am maybe on the rough edge of some preachers but, I care for people and for going on 4 years now, I have been here on DS, reaching out to the hurting, the depressed, those with broken marriages and relationships, and those who feel no-one cares about them. Some have bashed me, some have mocked me and some have told me that "preachers aren't welcome here on DS." Well, I guess you have your opinion about that but, I am here still trying to help others and being the friend that I never had, when I was going through some of the darkest times in my life.
I guess I feel that unless you have been where I have been, experienced what I have been through, being shot, stabbed, beat up, rejected, had bones broken, had your life threatened 3 times, been shot at, been an alcoholic, a drug user, a Biker, have found friends who have committed suicide, have stood beside your son's casket, etc. etc. maybe you shouldn't judge me so quickly as some "bible thumper or religious fanatic", maybe you should not mock me till you have walked in my shoes for a while and stood with me beside the death beds of friends and see them take their last breath here on earth. Maybe you should stand beside the caskets with me and hear the words I say to the grieving family members, to try and comfort them. Maybe you need to stand by me in the emergency rooms when I pray for those who are dying. Maybe you need to stand beside me at the graveside as I speak words of comfort to those who are believers and non-believers. Am I perfect, absolutely not but, I do what I do because I care for people and I know in my heart, that this is what the Lord wants me doing. I do not cram religion down anyone's neck but, look at it this way. I see so much sadness, so much depression, so much hurt and sadness in this life. I used to be full of hurt, rage, retaliation, revenge and, I trusted no-one and suspected everyone. I found the doorway to true joy, happiness and peace in this world of turmoil and trouble. I share this with others and they can either accept it or reject it. I judge no-one. I care enough to be honest and to share what made a difference in my life. This is what I have done now for the past 35 years. This is who I am.
If any of you would want to read this message or any others that I post, they are in this group here on DS every week and have been for almost 2 years. Feel free to read them.
I am not a "professional Preacher" and coming from a past like mine, I am maybe on the rough edge of some preachers but, I care for people and for going on 4 years now, I have been here on DS, reaching out to the hurting, the depressed, those with broken marriages and relationships, and those who feel no-one cares about them. Some have bashed me, some have mocked me and some have told me that "preachers aren't welcome here on DS." Well, I guess you have your opinion about that but, I am here still trying to help others and being the friend that I never had, when I was going through some of the darkest times in my life.
I guess I feel that unless you have been where I have been, experienced what I have been through, being shot, stabbed, beat up, rejected, had bones broken, had your life threatened 3 times, been shot at, been an alcoholic, a drug user, a Biker, have found friends who have committed suicide, have stood beside your son's casket, etc. etc. maybe you shouldn't judge me so quickly as some "bible thumper or religious fanatic", maybe you should not mock me till you have walked in my shoes for a while and stood with me beside the death beds of friends and see them take their last breath here on earth. Maybe you should stand beside the caskets with me and hear the words I say to the grieving family members, to try and comfort them. Maybe you need to stand by me in the emergency rooms when I pray for those who are dying. Maybe you need to stand beside me at the graveside as I speak words of comfort to those who are believers and non-believers. Am I perfect, absolutely not but, I do what I do because I care for people and I know in my heart, that this is what the Lord wants me doing. I do not cram religion down anyone's neck but, look at it this way. I see so much sadness, so much depression, so much hurt and sadness in this life. I used to be full of hurt, rage, retaliation, revenge and, I trusted no-one and suspected everyone. I found the doorway to true joy, happiness and peace in this world of turmoil and trouble. I share this with others and they can either accept it or reject it. I judge no-one. I care enough to be honest and to share what made a difference in my life. This is what I have done now for the past 35 years. This is who I am.
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