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@Realness @ENKELI @heartathome @Appleblossom @tyme

Saw my wife today. We were going for a beach walk but the weather turned sour on us so we stayed home. We had a important but very intense, and at times painful conversation. Many years over due, we could both see.

Lots of tears but also reassuring hugs and acknowledgements of fault from both sides. Yet neither of fell into blaming, or any triggers, like we used to us even coming slightly into this direction of our (past) relationship. The were i had inflict hurt we had already discussed for many years, but where she had hurt me still acting out of her trauma without realising, she had not ever understood until today. Because she simply could not hear what i had been trying to say operating out of her trauma mindset, which otherwise she never did, but she was always unbelievably not like her normal self. Yet i had taken because felt guilty i had hurt her all these years back and felt she had a right to keep hurting me. Apart of course when i was triggered or psychotic but then i was always the bad guy, so she never took me serious.

i cried, when i saw she was deeply moved after i explained what had happened to me because of her behaviours. When she understood how that had gone. And how both of us in the past had erred dealing with such horrible stuff on our own, without even understanding the dynamics ourselves. Always trying to do the right thing but never understanding what the right ting was we had to do.

Really it is a really sad story for both of us never meant to hurt the other and yet both of us did. For me the best part is now she dares to talk out of the herself in her hurt emotional state, the self she hid for so long. And although she agrees she is double minded about me in her love when in that state, she still wants to love me and us to fix things. She also pointed out that she still often scared to talk to me in this emotional state. And i pointed to her how logical that was how she thought about me when like that. This really helped her understand the difference of her emotional states.

My joy is that i finally have a real chance to make up with her. To show her how much i really love her, and all that horrible stuff that happened i never meant to happen, and how i sought after her, for i knew she was hiding. Yet how she never talked to me about her issues, apart of when triggered, and then that was never good, and she would never say sorry afterwards or that she did not mean it. All things we both always do otherwise.

We both agreed upon that and she promised she bring it all to Jesus. Which we did right there and then, me as well my hurts, and i know we will both keep on doing until we are lovers again.

So a real sweet bitter experience today for both of us. Yet both thank Jesus He brought this about and we are both safe in the process.

And we been having such good after chats on the whatsapp as well.

Thank Jesus. And thank you all for supporting us in thought and prayer. Your support has been very helpful and comforting.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cjImFYf2Vzc&list=RDcjImFYf2Vzc&start_radio=1

That is so powerful. THank you for the update @DownMoreThanUp

Hi @heartathome , @DownMoreThanUp , @Appleblossom , @ENKELI , @tyme , @REDLINEZ750 , @Shaz51 , @MissGremlin ,

Romans 11

- Are the Israelites rejected forever? No.

- There remains a remnant.

- But it is on the basis of faith not works.

- You, wild olive branches have been grafted onto their cultivated olive tree.

- Don't boast. You stand by faith.

- A partial hardening has come upon Israel until the fullness of the Gentiles has come in.

- So that they also may now receive mercy.

- For God has imprisoned all in disobedience so that He may have mercy on all.

- Oh, the depths of the riches both of the wisdom and the knowledge of God!

- For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be the glory forever. Amen.

Paul loves the Israelites. They were/are God's chosen people - the cultivated olive tree. Now everyone is invited into God's grace. We stand by faith.

Hi @DownMoreThanUp ,

Thanks for all your updates. I'm so refreshed by the news that you are getting closer and closer to being together again - that you now see it as a possibility. May Jesus continue to guide both of you and help you create a new way of being together.

@DownMoreThanUp I love that song.

Praise God that things are moving along for you and your wife. Imagine the rock solid foundation you are building for this next step in your relationship.

Much love and blessings my dear brother.

I am behind on my assessment, I didn't get out of bed yesterday, the weather often affects my moods and I was just tired and unmotivated. I am now 2 days late in submitting my assessment so I have to complete and submit it ASAP.

@Realness @heartathome @Appleblossom @tyme you're in my thoughts and prayers 🙏🥰

Psalm 3:3

“But you, Lord, are a shield around me,

my glory, the One who lifts my head high.” (NIV)

From Sage (AI)

It was written by King David during a time when he was under great stress and danger. Even in that place, he speaks with trust and confidence in God.

“A shield around me” → God isn’t just in front of you—He surrounds you completely. You’re held on all sides, even when things feel uncertain.

“My glory” → Your worth and identity don’t come from circumstances or how others treat you, but from God.

“The One who lifts my head” → When you feel low, discouraged, or weighed down, God gently restores your dignity and hope—helping you look up again.

It’s a beautiful reminder that even when life feels heavy, you’re protected, valued, and lifted.

Sending much love to all! 💚

@ENKELI @Realness @tyme @Appleblossom @DownMoreThanUp @REDLINEZ750

Hi @ENKELI ,

How did you go with your assignment? Did you manage to finish it?

When I was young and at uni I use to procrastinate all the time. Many (maybe most) of my essays would be handed in late. They would hang over me feeling heavy.

I hope you have been able to finish it.

Hope you are feeling okay.

Hi @heartathome , @DownMoreThanUp , @Appleblossom , @ENKELI , @tyme , @MissGremlin , @REDLINEZ750 , @Shaz51 ,

Romans 12

- Therefore, brothers and sisters, in view of the mercies of God, I urge you to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God; this is your true worship.

- Don't be conformed to the world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may discern what is the good, pleasing and perfect will of God.

- Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought - but in accordance with the faith God has given you.

- We are one body with many parts/different gifts - use your gift graciously e.g. prophesy, serve, teach, exhort, give, lead, show mercy.

- Let love be genuine. Hate evil; hold fast to what is good.

- Love one another deeply.

- Do not lack diligence in zeal; be fervent in Spirit; serve the Lord.

- Rejoice in hope; be patient in affliction; be persistent in prayer.

- Share with the saints in need; pursue hospitality.

- Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse.

- Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep.

- Live in harmony with one another.

- Beloved, do not avenge yourselves; instead leave room for God's wrath, because it is written, "Vengeance belongs to me, I will repay," says the Lord.

- Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

"Present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God; this is your true worship." I looked up the definition of "holy" in a Bible Dictionary expecting a definition of separate, belonging to God, but found a slightly different definition. From the New Testament a definition could be full of the Holy Spirit. This encompasses all lift situations a person may be in. May God give each of us the wisdom and Spirit to know the "good, pleasing and perfect will of God" in our lives.

Good to see you all @Realness @heartathome @DownMoreThanUp @ENKELI @Appleblossom

@Realness @tyme @heartathome @ENKELI @Appleblossom

i had a bad experience this morning. At 2am the power went of an awoke in the pitch dark. With the alarm of my computer's backup battery peeping away from out of the pitch dark.

Now we have solar and batteries but yesterday in the morning our power went out, so our house had been on batteries all day and then all evening, after a dark day, so they were basically depleted at 2am

So when the power came back on at 2am, the mechanism should switch automatically, but for some reason, it tripped the fuse instead, and plunged our property in total darkness. (We live in the country away from any lights)

So it was a major hassle in the dark to get the power on again. What was worse i felt physically really unwell waking up so it was rather challenging as well.

So after i got the power sorted planning to try and relax a bit, for i felt very worked up and rather unwell, i watched a youtube video. However it was the wrong thing to watch. Already something i otherwise would hardly ever do. For i got badly triggered by worry for loved ones and then felt compelled to act on that. Which when the world woke up a few hours later was not well received, but i had no idea about for did not know what i was doing.

Luckily my wife and son got hold of me on chat, and after a tense period managed to point out that i was up to no good, before i even realised i had lost it, and needed to take meds. However the damage had already been done big time.

More people upset with me being worried about them.

Been feeling really bad about it all and cannot get into contact with those who were on the receiving end. The worst part was there had been no need whatsoever for me to do that.

So crappy when i have these compulsory modes to 'rescue' people and always end up hurting myself and others doing so.😰

Psalm 130