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K9Claire

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Anyone else come to the Lord because of being broken to pieces by the world first? Anyone else suffer from mental illness? Anyone else living in poverty? Anyone else survive an abusive childhood?
 

Thunder1

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Anyone else come to the Lord because of being broken to pieces by the world first? Anyone else suffer from mental illness? Anyone else living in poverty? Anyone else survive an abusive childhood?
Hi K9Claire,I was broken to pieces by the world first. I openly say that I come from the background of family history of mental illness. I've suffered anxiety, panic attacks, clinical depression since childhood. I was emotionally abused. I was not taught about Christianity, or encouraged any way and I did not get help and I did not understand, what was going on. I just thought that's,how I am, I just tried to cope and hide, how I felt. I escaped situations, which I could not handle. All started 33 years ago, a little bit that I remember. Maybe already,when I was born. Over 37 years ago then.I started to get professional help 9 years ago for the first time in my life. I became Christian when I was 18, but struggled emotionally a lot still. It was not easy road and it's been a long journey for me. But God has been there for me even when I did not know it and He is here now. My life is totally turned around. I'm not totally healed, but I'm so happy. And this is the best time of my life, here and now.God BlessThunder1
 

K9Claire

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I'm glad you have some peace now. I am struggling BAD right now. Went to the ER last night. My faith is not old enough yet to be present when I'm mentally ill but it is helping.
 

Christina

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I think sometimes God allows us to be brought to our knees so when we seek him out we can truly experience his Love, awesome grace and Majesty as he picks us up from the bottom and stands us up on our own two feet. I am so glad he has done this for you Thunder as he will for you K9Caire. God Bless you both
 

His By Grace

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The Lord can give you a sound mind, Claire. It takes a while to restore something that's broken. Replace your stored messages of your past with the scriptures as much as you can. Claim those truths for your life. Don't look at the circumstances of your life or the world around you to judge if the Lord loves you. If you want to know how much He loves you, look at the cross. There are so many things I ask the Lord, "Why" about. I don't think He's offended by this. He knows our thoughts anyway. He reminds me that He came for every sin. He became the murderer, the homosexual, the drug addict, the liar, the thief that day, so he knows all of that filth because He took it all upon Himself (read 2 Corinthians 5:21). The sins that made His Father sick and had him turn away and reject His Son, that's what Christ did for you. You claim that! Old things pass away. Behold all things become new for a born again Christian. (2 Corinthian 5:17) Memorize this, "God has not given us the spirit of fear, but of love and power and of a sound mind." (2 Timothy 1:7) Agree with me in prayer that you are loved more than you could possibly know and hold on to the promise against these strongholds in your life with, "Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage." Galatians 5:1I'm here for you if you need me:)
 

Thunder1

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I had times, when I was not able to read or memorize the Word, I was not able to concentrate to listen preaching. All I needed was to rest in Jesus, what He did for me. I slept a lot or then I could not sleep at times at all. Feelings were up and down and I felt totally useless. I loved Jesus though and He did not judge me. I was judging myself. God allowed this to happen, me to be totally dependant on Him as I am now also. I didn't have any strenght in me. Everything was taken away.We are here for you, whatever you feel you can share only if you want to. God loves you no matter what. Just rest. When you feel a bit better... only one step at the time. God is with you even if you don't feel His presence. He never leaves you nor forsakes you.With Love and Prayers,Thunder1
 

His By Grace

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Yes, good advice. I'm so glad you didn't give up Thunder1. Keep on encouraging the brethren. It will all come back to you. You're going to make it Claire. The enemy is already defeated. It says so at the end of THE BOOK!
 

JonJT

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For a long while before I began studying the Bible and praying, I believed God to exist but feared Gods elect to be chosen by him and not by people themselves. It wasn't until I began paying attention to world events and the possible bird flu pandemic did I decide to find the truth. I was quite scared of what lay ahead and the Bible provided a number of answers. I still have doubts but I am studying and working on it.