HokeyReligions Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 OK. So you know that I have declared myself Agnostic for a very long time. I have been going thru something for nearly a month that ended in crisis last Tuesday. I have never been so distraught in my life over this for so long - about 14 years ago went thru something almost identical and prayed and was answered. Anyway, I reached out to all of my friends and co-workers of faith and asked for their prayers (Agnostics don't believe but are open to the fact that they may be wrong - well, I was wrong!) Today - about 10 minutes ago the prayers were answered. Including MY own prayers - yes, I was praying too! I even asked my husband to pray with me each day since Tuesday (was that only 2 days ago?) This is the second time in my life that I have gone thru this with a dog and the prayers were answered. Thru a dog. Yes, now I believe - again. It could only be some kind of divine influence that could work this miracle - again. I had not slept since Monday night. I have had no food since lunch on Tuesday - which consisted of some raw cauliflower and cucumber slices. I have lost four pounds since then! I've lost 62 pounds since June 22 (when hubby had his heart attack) I am actually a little bit hungry now! Before I posted this I indeed closed my eyes and thanked God tremendously for this miracle and for allowing me to see it. I'll keep searching for other answers about God and faith etc. But it could only have been thru God that I ended up with a job at a Chistian company who promotes faith and God (Christian, Jew, and Muslim) Where I could see the behaviors of many people an how they approach God (some I will never agree with - but that is personal choice, not Gods) and actually experience for myself His presence and finally FINALLY recognize it! Had it not been for the crisis on Tuesday, today would not have happened. We have a long battle ahead of us - but we will face it with more strength and power than one can imagine! It is a long story and one which I will write very soon. What an awesome and wonderful Thanksgiving!!!! Happy Blessed Thanksgiving to all of you!!! Quankanne - I wish I could just sit and tell you all of this, your insight and responses in the past have truly been inspirational to me and I have kept many and refer to them - I'll go back thru them again - Moose - you too! Link to post Share on other sites
melodymatters Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 I can't wait to hear the story ! I find a lot of the supposed virtues to reside in the humble dog myself ! Glad things are working out ! Link to post Share on other sites
disgracian Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 I don't get the dog = god bit. Cheers, D. Link to post Share on other sites
Yosef Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 I'm extremely happy for you! We would all love to here a good story. I'm glad that you found God again. Being stuck in the clouds is no fun when the clear blue sky isn't far away! You were struggling, but you didn't give up; you asked God for help, and he has helped you. You've really brightened up my day, thank you. Link to post Share on other sites
quankanne Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 I don't get the dog = god bit. it's a twist on the joke about dyslexia ... in this case, it was an answered prayer for the safety of the two dogs she was caring for that helped her understand that God cares for all his critters. I guess for Hoke, that was her "proof" that God listens. Link to post Share on other sites
JamesM Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 I don't get the dog = god bit. Cheers, D. I don't either, but it sounds like a miracle of something good happened via a dog. It would be interesting to hear the story. Link to post Share on other sites
Letranger Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 I am very interested in hearing this story. I too, notice my faith goes on and off. It is weird. But I'm not to a point of being agnostic, though I don't judge. Can't wait to hear the story. Link to post Share on other sites
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