What have I discovered about myself since this last thing? No matter what, I can and will make it thru. He said he would never leave me or forsake me. I’ve got to get thru this, not only is my life depending on it, but my testimony to bring someone else is depending on it.

What I’ve discovered about myself after going through my sifting process is that I am stronger than I thought. After going through the process, I am fortified, and I know that through CHRIST I can do all things, because he strengthens me.

Iv’e learned: Through yeilding to the the sifting process that God can bring me to where I’m supposed to be there is no wasted time (just process time) BECAUSE it is who He created me to be. And His purpose for my life shall be fullfilled after the sifting. (I thank Him for the Refiners Fire)

In spite of the kicking, screamin, beggin God will work in His own time and NO need for me to get upset, He heard me the first time, He wanted me to pray to Him but don’t touch it, leave it with Him! just trust having faith in Him it will be ARIGHT no matter how it looks!

I have learned that the sifting process is not easy. There are things and people that are left behind in the sifting process. It is in the sifting process that we find out who we are and what we are made of. Sifting, pruning and refining are all to make us better. I thank God for sifting it has taught me to stand strong in the midst of adversity and storms.

…. that I am not as ‘nice’ as I thought I was LOL! I’ve done a good job of not ‘spewing’ venon on people, but my thoughts, and what I say out my mouth when I get out of earshot! WHEW LAWD! People would be shocked! BUT GOD! I know I’m a work in progress… and change is happening

I can feel the shift.. Something is different in my worship in and out side of church. Its like i feel this presence in my body.. The Holy Spirt like gives me the run down on ppl often in this last couple weeks. For example i walked in to a friends house and he had guest over. The Holy Spirit told me that the man sitting next to me liked to dress as a women, but only at night. 2 seconds later my friends tells me “you know he likes to dress as a women”, then the dude says “I only do it at night”. now i dont know what the signifance of the information and why would the person just confirm what the holy spirit had just told me so quickly. I feel something differnent. Then i’ve been having these ppl who are into voodoo and lucifer open up to me about what they believe and practise. They were complete strangers just approaching me and telling me these strange things. And for me i just feel like we have to pick a side, because this war is real and i need to be aware of where im at all times. And i need to be on fire in my faith. I feel a surge of desire to pray more, study more, know more, help more. Tell any and every body about the Jesus I follow. I never felt this before. It definately a shift in my life. Like a shift to another level in the spirit. like i’m getting more understanding about this world around me, seen and unseen.

What I have learned while going through the sifting process is how to trust God.. and believe that no matter what he has my back!

I have always prayed Lord reveal me to “ME”, Ha, oh when he starts the process hold on tight. I discovered I had some major bittnerness inside and during this process, my listening inner ear is being fine tuned. It is not all about me when others come off in a negative way. What I appreiciate is it is preparing me on my Destiny paths. As I follow Christ and not get caught up in Drama . I can go about my day knowing my refiner is with me each step of the way

I found out, that I can truly care about someone other than myself. I really do have life after death. Thank you Lord for all you’ve done for me.

I have learned that refining is a process. I must go through it with no detours and no shortcuts. I learned that I am not “all that” and not too good to have trials and tribulations. Those will come no matter who or what i think I am. I have not passed some of the tests GOD put me through,because I depended on me and not on HIM. I allowed my flesh to react when i should have let my spirit respond. The stewrdess on the plane told all passengers while we were sitting on the runway impatiently waiting on our turn to take-off that “as soon as you put your baggage in its proper place,you can get where you are trying to go. When those words were repeated I realized it was not the steardess speaking,but GOD telling me “as soon as you put your baggage(the hatred,unforgiveness,bitterness toward a female who betyrayed me 14 yrs ago)you can get where you are trying to go”(closer to HIM).I have opened the compartment and put one bag in but I am still in the process.

WOW!!!! What I have found out is that I have to TRUST and not DOUBT!!! God has a purpose and a design for my life. As long as I trust HIM.

As I went through my sifting moment, I came to the understanding that I am God’s child and He only wants the best for me. My life is His life and not mines. There are people who are depending on me to fulfill my purpose and to reach my destiny so that they can fulfill and reach theirs.

Every where the souls of my feet shall tread upon shall me mines and it shall be blessed.

Still trying Dr. Ed. I ask that you pray for me and my children. I am hurt and it is very difficult to ignore the pain. I know that i can do all things through christ who strengthens me. My abundant life family, please help me!!!.

Amie,

Praying for you!! Don’t give up. I’m not sure if you belong to a U-WIN group but
U-WIN is a really good support system for women at ALC. Call the church at 281-983-8200 to get connected!

Paster Ed I am learning my purpose after the shifting process. You would be suprised at how many people just exist from day to day. No clear direction and without purpose. I am learning that I was initially a collection of all kinds of emotions, thoughts and actions. Now I see that the sifting and pruning is in preparion for the finish product. YOU HAVE TO GO THROUGH SOMETHING

I went through a sifting process about 3 1/2 years ago and it was very very painful and lonely..I kept trying to figure out why why why ??? Why did I have to go through all this..and why did I have to go through it all alone. But through the sifting process I learned that I was never alone. I learned that God wanted me to totally depend on him. He actually removed everybody from around me so I would have to totally depend on him… God wants to see how we will respond in the sifting process ….And guess what saints we will always be going through this process throughout our christian walk. But with each sifting I believe it gets easier.. So stand strong and trust God. Remember what Gods word says and stick with that !

SIMPLY REDEEM.

I am learning…. through the submissive process God has awaken me to, that there is light, love and joy within the role I am meant for. There is no need to search elsewhere. I am learning… through the humility God has bestowed upon me, that there are provisions for the obedient. I am learning… the imcomparable value that I possess through my waiting, patience and acceptance of His Authority. Several years ago you spoke of a transition…. and I am learning still.

While going through sifting I relize that GOD is the living GOD and he doesn’t make promises he doesn’t keep..then I began to study about GOD and the promises he kept, GOD is the same from past,present,future . He will never change…

Sifted by idealism and the causes with effects simply; if I want to stay sane.