Well my dear ones.. I have a tiny request to ask of you. Its a request for prayer for a group of mostly young women, and a couple of young men, that are so dear to my heart. You see, for several years now I have been running a group here on facebook for those in recovery from eating disorders. It started out as just tiny group of those that I met when I was in treatment, hospital roomies, just as a way to stay in touch with each other, and to encourage each other, but as the years have gone by, it has become more than that.. On average about once a year, we lose a member, either to these disorders, or often to the despair of living with it. Weve lost more than I wish to count to suicide, and every time we do, the group grows a little as more come and gather to comfort each other. I just approved another membership.. and realized that this little group, that started out as just a couple of friends, has now grown to just under a hundred members, most of whom Ive never met. I suppose if it was another kind of group, and I was a different kind of person, I would be happy about the growing numbers, but Im not that kind of person, and its not that kind of group. My heart breaks for them, and I know better than most how desperately they need to really know the grace of God, because I know I wouldnt be here without it. The Lord has many times, opened doors into these lives, brought about opportunities to minister, and Im thankful. Many times one has messaged me asking how Ive battled this and won, and although as a rule, I tread lightly with them as far as sharing my faith (there are very good reasons for this), when they ask what I believe, I dont beat around the bush. I tell them, You cant beat it. Not without Jesus. But Im often lacking in wisdom in this position. Im not a counselor, or a doctor, or a pastor, and I dont try to be. Im just someone whos been there.. So Im asking, for those of you that are specifically called, and may feel a tug to pray, please join me in covering them in prayer. Thank you friends.
Posted on: Mon, 02 Dec 2013 05:42:05 +0000
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