For Women with ADHD ADD Who Want to Connect
Encouragement
I think God can help us where we are at, no matter if you believe in healing ADD or not. When I was a child, tho I didnt realize it til later, He was helping me to remember things and to get things done and talk to me. It wasnt all inclusive where everything was better, but frankly I wasnt as bad off as some women describe, where everything is always falling apart. It is easier to have that 'child like faith', tho sometime harder to trust God in a way since it is so hard to trust people. I felt lonely and alone, but He was always there and I found that out the hard way when I purposefully turned my backon Him, and felt His presence leave. I didnt even know It was there! The darkness I experienced then - separation from God- was the worst thing anyone can ever feel. It is the true 'hell'. I turned back to Him immediately, of course, and that wonderful Presence came back, and I started to try to find more of it. I confess my efforts werent all that successful, but in our slow way, I found out I have to search for Him based on His power and His timing and in His wisdom. I'm just glad it says we must seek him diligently to find Him, not consistently. lol
When we are weak He is strong. We can all things through Him who strengthens us. He will lead us in the way we should go. He will cover us with His wings. He will lift us up on eagles wings.
Jsut trying to give some encouragement.
When we are weak He is strong. We can all things through Him who strengthens us. He will lead us in the way we should go. He will cover us with His wings. He will lift us up on eagles wings.
Jsut trying to give some encouragement.
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Permalink Reply by jean on -
that is so inspiring to read. when I get depressed I get on this site and..................something makes me smile.
jean
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Permalink Reply by silverwings002 on -
Thank you so much!
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Permalink Reply by silverwings002 on
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When we get to the "end of our rope", for every person on earth, is when God can step in. When we are at the end of our strength, when we are helpless and can do no more, is when he can truly flex His muscles. ["When I am weak, He is strong."] Being ADD gets us to that point faster, so in that sense, we are "better off" than norms are. The quicker we can get ourselves out of the way, the more fully He can come in.
I've used this to get answers, and esp. to get things done in areas where I have no control at all. Its almost easier to give something up to Him, to take care, of when I simply can't do anything about it. Know what I mean?
Lessee....Tryin' to remember the other thing I keep thinkinof when I thought of this string...line?....whatever...
Can't remember, will fill it in when I do. Sorry.
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Permalink Reply by jo elleman on -
Silverwings, I totally agree. I have learned to be grateful that I have ADHD for the reason that I can't do anything right on my own. I used to catch myself being envious of people "the norms" for whom everything came so easy and they just seemed to breeze through life, until I learned about the plan God has for us to work poserfully - through- us, but only when we decide with the free will he gave us that we can do nothing without him. "The norms" have to go through a lot more, perhaps, to get there, but I, personally, have no problem realizing I am nothing without Him. Of cours I forget on a daily basis and stumble along without Him, but the absolutely vital need for His strength and wisdom become more apparant each day. So I try to start each day giving that day and myself tover to Him, and you would be amazed what happens when you do this! His love for us is just unbelievable!
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Permalink Reply by Mary on
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jo, In even the worst of times, I have learned to appreciate the humbling aspects of living with ADD.(there are so many of them) It really keeps things in perspective.
I am constantly aware of my need for his love and mercy. I often wonder, if I didn't have to struggle through this everyday, would I have even searched for God and accepted Christ as my savior all those years ago? Would my relationship with Him be as close and fulfilling?
I also give each day over to Him. It is amazing how that small act of surrender (and obedience) can make all the difference. Even my worst days are somehow full of blesssings, learning, and grace -when I place them in His care.
He constantly amazes me. He really is love itself. Nothing compares to being in His presence.
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Permalink Reply by silverwings002 on
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How do you handle being in His presence? It scares me, I tend to push away or pull back harshly when I get close. It is so raw, I cannot handle it. I can't even handle my own true feelings- being in my own presence!
I *am* in the middle of trulylearning to trust His abilities and not my disabilities, but I'm not there yet...
He really is love itself. Nothing compares to being in His presence.
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Permalink Reply by jo elleman on
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Being in God's presence is the antithesis of ADHD. Sometimes when I am listening to some beautiful praise and worship music, I can close my eyes and raise my hands and just bask in that peaceful place under His wings where my enemies can't find me...which is a promise from scripture somewhere. For just those few precious moments I totally forget about all of and errors and just try to be still and know that He is God.
silverwings002 said:How do you handle being in His presence? It scares me, I tend to push away or pull back harshly when I get close. It is so raw, I cannot handle it. I can't even handle my own true feelings- being in my own presence!
I *am* in the middle of trulylearning to trust His abilities and not my disabilities, but I'm not there yet...
He really is love itself. Nothing compares to being in His presence.
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Permalink Reply by Julie on
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I am a strong believer. I know that I couldn't make it for even one day without knowledge of my Abba father. My ADD has impacted me throughout my life. I am almost 62 years old. If I didn't know God's love for me.....I don't know where I would be right now. Your posting was uplifting to me. I needed to find this site and this particular neighborhood in our add community. Thank you.
Julie
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Permalink Reply by silverwings002 on
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Thanks! I'm pretty negative, but as hard as life is, I wonder if it weren't for God if I wouldn't be in a ditch, on drugs, dead, in prison, or something more intanglible.
Julie said:I am a strong believer. I know that I couldn't make it for even one day without knowledge of my Abba father. My ADD has impacted me throughout my life. I am almost 62 years old. If I didn't know God's love for me.....I don't know where I would be right now. Your posting was uplifting to me. I needed to find this site and this particular neighborhood in our add community. Thank you.
Julie
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