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I am reading a book by Joyce Sackett about her daughter's death and her fear that she may lose another or that she is afraid she failed. She was reading one morning about these verses below and suddenly felt the Lord speak to her. I am quoting from her book GOODBYE JEANINE what she felt the words were from the Lord to her. I find comfort in them and feel we could substitute our name in our circumstances and find comfort in them as well. The WORD is alive. "Take Courage, Joyce. Courage is available. Reach out for it; take it. I, Jesus, give it to you. I, your Friend and Brother and Saviour, am right in the thick of things with you. Don't be afraid. Refuse fear. Believe me, being afraid is not helpful or necessary at this time."6:45 Immediately he made his disciples get into the boat and go before him to the other side, to Beth-sa'ida, while he dismissed the crowd. 6:46 And after he had taken leave of them, he went up on the mountain to pray. 6:47 And when evening came, the boat was out on the sea, and he was alone on the land. 6:48 And he saw that they were making headway painfully, for the wind was against them. And about the fourth watch of the night he came to them, walking on the sea. He meant to pass by them, 6:49 but when they saw him walking on the sea they thought it was a ghost, and cried out; 6:50 for they all saw him, and were terrified. But immediately he spoke to them and said, "Take heart, it is I; have no fear." 6:51 And he got into the boat with them and the wind ceased. And they were utterly astounded, |
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| September 20, 2009 |
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| September 20, 2009 |
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| Thank you so much. I am going to spend some time reading this - this week - your scripture re; and the book you mention. Thank you so much...Love, Teresa |
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| September 20, 2009 |
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We just had this lesson with those very same scriptures last week. Confirmation? I think so. :o) |
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| September 21, 2009 |
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| Hi Juanita. So many of us wrestle with storms in life, some of which can send us over the top. So here's a secret. Let Jesus into the boat. |
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| September 21, 2009 |
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Teresa, send me your address in a private message, this book is yours when I finish. Love you guys, all of you. Mule, always get those confirmations, those aha moments! Stevie....or at least keep your eyes on Him instead of the waves as we hear in these sermons. One of my favorite songs is by Bryan Duncan (lyrics below)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cs9rbB1P_LY
[computer voice]
(During the fourth watch of the night, Jesus went out to them, walking on the lake. When the disciples saw him walking on the lake, they were terrified. 'It is a ghost," they said, and cried out in fear. But Jesus said to them, "Take courage. It is I, don't be afraid," don't be afraid, don't be afraid...)
Open up my eyes, I pray
Lord, for just a little glimpse of you
That's all I need, it's all I've ever needed
To see beyond myself, beyond this tiny, little world
All your hands have made
With beauty and strength alone
I can see you comin' to me now
Oh, like a shimmerin' light
Shimmerin' light on an open sea
Barefoot on the water
Laughin' at the ocean
Like you were old friends
Callin' out my name
Saying join me now
Strollin' on the water
High over every care
Strollin' on the water
Sinking no longer
Let me rise above the high tide
I can do it, I'll do it, yeah
I know where my strength comes from
Do do do do do do, do do do do do do, do do do do do do
Help me cut these bonds where I keep my spirit tied
All safe and dry
Safe and dry, but so afraid
Let me come to you
Let me run to you
With my heart still beating
Beating in my throat
With my sweaty palms and mouth so dry
Shakin' 'til I can't stand still
All I'm askin'
All I'm askin' is to let me cross
That great divide between you and I
Only you can take me there
So take me there, yeah!
Strollin' on the water
High over every care
Strollin' on the water
Sinking no longer
Let me rise above the high tide
I can do it, I'll do it, yeah
I know that you said, "follow me" |
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| September 21, 2009 |
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Juanita, we'll pray that Joyce keep her eyes on Him. |
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| September 21, 2009 |
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| Thanks Tim, She wrote this book after her daughter took her life. Teresa lost her daughter and I lost a husband and son to suicide. It it beautifully written with the Lord center and forefront. It was written so long ago and I quoted it rather than change it but we need to put our own name in her place when we struggle with fear. This may be good for Tina as she faces treatments again. It isn't just for death, but fear in general whenever it rears up. Finances, health, whatever. hugs juanita |
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| September 21, 2009 |
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Juanita..... Jeneane Sackett was in my brother's youth group, her older brother was in mine. In fact he was one of my best friends. So I was VERY close to this tragedy. Mr and Mrs Sackett were among the most spiritual people I've ever known, and yet... their daughter's death rocked that family, knocked em backwards and appeared to severely truncate their growing family ministry. (Although their son, my former friend, went on to be a pastor.) I never knew, until now, that Joyce wrote a book about that. I must find a copy. I am glad that it ministered to you! I'm glad she wrote it! Many have gone through what she has. It should be clear to us why God allows it. The powerful ministry of identification with people's pain!! |
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| September 21, 2009 |
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| September 21, 2009 |
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| We will keep that in mind Juanita. Thanks and blessings my friend. |
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| September 21, 2009 |
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http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/157683719X/ref=dp_olp_new?ie=UTF8&condition=new Mike there are four new ones on Amazon starting under 2 bucks new plus 4 for shipping. I finished it today and would have sent it to you but told Teresa I would send it to her and actually noted all throughout the book in margins, personal comments about how this book ministered to me. I am so amazed at this. Jeanine was born in 69 and died in 89. It is powerfully written and much of it I could mirror from my experience with Landon, some I could not as it was different circumstances.
I had NO idea of course that you knew her but there are details that I am sure that you will grasp more than I. It spoke of her friend Paul that died 8 months before in an auto accident.
Wow, this book really really touched me and yet it was written about five years ago, 15 years after the suicide.
It also has photos so yes, you would want that.
Much love, juanita |
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| September 23, 2009 |
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She did not fail her daughter. |
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| September 23, 2009 |
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| Arlene, your words are truly warming and healing. Your heart overflows it. I wish I could be right there hugging, I feel them and gosh, truly count on them. Love you! |
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