Sometimes, you haven't notice the things you're missing in life because you're focusing on wrong detail. But at the same time I was like everything has been going so well in my life, what if this is an amazing opportunity to open up another door for me in my life. Davey Blackburn March 1, 2021 . I ran up to the guard station at the resort and screamed for this guy to call the "real" police that I had just escaped from "Juan's" compound and that they were after me, the guy kind of smiled and did nothing. NIV. I am not perfect, but I chose to learn for EVERY situation in my life. Publisher: OpenBible.info. Publication date: Apr 15, 2023. For he makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust. Pauls secret did not come home to him naturally, but supernaturally. . Nothing energises more than having a clear purpose. But for this purpose I have raised you up, to show you my power, so that my name may be proclaimed in all the earth. I kept saying over and over again girl I Need You! Without counsel plans fail, but with many advisers they succeed. As most of you that follow me know that I travel all the time and my life was completely changed 2 years ago with a vehicle to allow me to create memories with my family and help others do the same. I didn't trust him as he pulled up with the guy that was guarding me to begin with. During our talk "Juan" left. I told her hey girl lets party, we are coming to get you, I need you! Practice emotional health with joy, gratitude, and lament. Growing in the ways of God to become a more complete version of yourself is a lot like making a long-term commitment to physical fitness. Facebook. Proud member [Verse 1] It's eight o'clock in the morning, now I'm entering my bed. Verse 13a: "But to the degree that you share the sufferings of Christ, keep on rejoicing.". Excerpted from Overcome by Clayton King. " Your pain has a purpose" Philippians 1:29 . Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. A couple days later he messaged me and we started talking, he knew that I traveled all the time from my profile and that a lot of people I knew had been to his resort and it was a very very elegant, top notch, 5 diamond resort that everyone who travels knows about. Heavenly Father, how I praise and thank You that I have been called out of darkness into Your glorious light, by faith in Christ's finished work at Calvary which alone paid for my sins. At this point he got up went to his front door unlocked it and asked his guard/driver to come inside and spoke to him in Spanish. James considers the various trials that come our way to be 'all joy' and calls us to 'rejoice in our sufferings' knowing that through them our faith will be tested. "Juan's" driver walked me into the bar and promptly delivered me to him with a smile. hello@nothingiswasted.com. Don't take life for granted. Reliance in Christ. Transformation Coach I am not going to mention the resort as this story has NOTHING to do with the resort itself and I hold nothing against them at all. In hindsight, Im very glad that he chose not to do this, because the darker and sadder seasons of life have served, ever so reliably and consistently, to expand my belief in and experience of the goodness of God. Life with chronic pain and illness is a challenging road to navigate. At this point you are probably thinking what the hell is this girl thinking? I later got a email from the resort checking in on me and they told me they took what happened very seriously and would do everything in their power to make sure it NEVER happened to anyone EVER again. At this point he pulls out of bag from his pocket which looked like cocaine and asked me if I wanted some. My oldest son saw him and went running after his vehicle yelling where is my mom"Juan" said she should be in her room, he said she's not and she is missing and you know this. We literally thought we had died and gone to heaven! I told him you do it over and over and he never did it, which is what I needed to see to know what was about to take place. For it has been granted to you that for the sake of Christ you should not only believe in him but also suffer for his sake. He was dressed very nice and treated us all like loyalty. For to you it has been granted for Christs sake, not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer on His behalf. I remember this like it was yesterday, I messaged my best friend and said hey girl, you want to go on an adventure with me? All rights reserved. Beautiful People Dont Just Happen is written, in part, to assist you in this. He apologized again for the night before and said he would like to take us all to dinner that evening and to be ready around 8 pm and he would meet us at our room and we could leave from there. I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. People hurt each other. This is the first time, I have told this story since it happened other than a few very close friends, I haven't even told my family or my employer as I didn't want them to worry about me. "Juan" showed up to our room about 8:20 pm and we had a couple of drinks and then headed down to where his driver was parked outside our hotel. And I saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. Find the freedom from regret, hurt, and fear that God wants for you while discovering joy, relief, and hope as you become the beautiful human he created you to be. They come as bad dreams, or sometimes I am Bible Gateway interviewed Philip Yancey and Tim Stafford about the creation of the original NIV Student Bible, and whats been updated in the newest edition to keep it relevant for todays college students and young Zondervan, a division of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, is pleased to announce the release of Zondervans Thompson Chain-Reference Bible, Revised and Updatedin the New King James Version (NKJV). He will cover you with his pinions, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness is a shield and buckler. To put it another way: there is always a bigger story encompassing the painful place in which we find ourselves. Paul's letter to the Philippians has some of the "greatest hits" verses of the New Testament: "He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ." (Philippians 1:6) "For me to live is Christ and to die is gain." (Philippians 1:21) "I can do all things through him who strengthens me . It only takes a minute to create your own Bible Gateway free personal account and youll immediately upgrade your Bible Gateway experience. And divided tongues as of fire appeared to them and rested on each one of them. I met with them told them what happened and then I went directly to the hospital to get tested to see if in fact I was drugged and I was, it came back positive for methamphetamines. Verse of the Day , Philippians 1:29 Treasury of Scripture Knowing. I know the wearying effects of holding a grudge, living in denial, nursing toxic shame, and injuring people that I love. "Juan went back to my resort texted my friend that he was coming she said she was in the room which was lie, because she had already got my texts but wanted to throw him off, he messaged her and told her he was at our door and to let him in, she never responded! Davey BlackburnFounder of Nothing is Wasted Ministries, CONTENTPodcastBlog42-Day DevotionalSpeakingCurated Pathways, STOREProducts & ServicesPrivacy PolicyReturn PolicyTerms of Service, COMMUNITY ACCESSCommunityCommunity+Community CollectiveStories, COACHINGPain to Purpose CourseCertified Coaching, FOR CHURCHESLocal Church Facilitator HubPTP Sermon Series. In reality, we should embrace them with a thankful heart, confidently expecting our Heavenly Father to use them for our spiritual benefit and for His eternal glory. Praise His holy name, AMEN. At this point I knew too much!!! He got up off the couch came into the bathroom as I was trying to go to the bathroom, my legs were shaking so bad I could barely sit on the toilet and put his penis in my mouth and told me to suck. I J So I texted him. They said they were there to take me back to my resort, I was like HELL no, there is no way I am getting in that vehicle. That is so powerful and God clearly held you safely. His guard knew how scared I was, my body was shaking and trembling and I was on the verge of losing my mind. P He is professor of evangelism at Anderson University and pastor at NewSpring Church, one of the largest churches in America. The next morning which was Friday, March 31st, we got up and were getting ready and I got another text from "Juan" he said he was very sorry for last night and that something had come up and he would make it up to us. For 2 years my life was like living a dream I had everything I could ever imagine. At first glance, the answer seems simply . When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze. Philippians 4:8. Trust in God that he will see you through the bad times and protect you when in harms way. E Freedom is what God wants for us. He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. Verse Concepts. One lady showed up and as they were dragging me to the front, she was asking me my name, and what resort I was staying at, I told her and told her my kids were there and my best friend and who to call and ask for. I needed to share this for the sole purpose that someone else needs to know that this kind of stuff really happens and that you could be a victim. And to Adam he said, Because you have listened to the voice of your wife and have eaten of the tree of which I commanded you, You shall not eat of it, cursed is the ground because of you; in pain you shall eat of it all the days of your life; To the woman he said, I will surely multiply your pain in childbearing; in pain you shall bring forth children. It is good for me that I was afflicted, that I might learn your statutes. Isaiah 43:2When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. (See Psalm 23:6. Used with permission. 5. We got in and went to dinner, we had an amazing time at dinner, he wined and dined us and then said let's go back to the nightclub at the resort, so we headed back to our resort. I realized at this point that may be why I am alive today, because it allowed me to scale walls, run 4 miles in 20 minutes, fight off 3 or 4 guards to protect my life and get back to my children. I have been immobilized by hypochondria and chronic sickness, diminished by insomnia and fatigue, discouraged and made lonely by rejection, aggrieved by loss and death, humiliated by gossip and slander, demoralized by fear and failure, and traumatized by abuse from my childhood. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. Mind you this guy "Juan" knows all the employees and they all know him, so at this point I wasn't out of the woods yet. Once the night manager got there from my resort he got me a bottle of water that was not opened and gave me his phone to call my friend. My best friend told me I looked great and to have a wonderful night. I had never been lucky or been offered an all expenses paid trip for me and my kids and a friend EVER in my life. I still wasn't sure it was all real until I got the airfare confirmation and room confirmations and all our itineraryat that moment I was like OMG I am so blessed to be in this position right now. N The first time I heard these verses from Hebrews was when an older Christian man introduced me to them after someone broke my heart. View Your-pain-has-a-purpose.docx from AA 1MY JOURNAL NO.8 By: Christian Jade D. Pama 12 HUMSS - 1 "Your Pain has a - Philippians 1:29 This verse may actually depict what I learned in doing our Yes, the Bible refers to pain having a purpose in Philippians. All pain is designed to glorify God. I said something mean becomes I am mean., I did something ugly becomes I am ugly., I made a big mistake becomes I am a big mistake.. He worked his magic and make it happen, the boys and I were on one flight and my best friend took a flight about 30 minutes before ours. Your LIFE is worth fighting for, and you don't know how strong you can be, until being strong is the only thing you got! "I said something mean" becomes "I am mean." He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. He wounds us sometimes, but always and only to heal us. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction. So he said fine, but call her on speakerso I called and she answered and she hadn't seen my text which again was another blessing as he would then know I had texted her for help. When he came and saw the grace of God, he was glad, and he exhorted them all to remain faithful to the Lord with steadfast purpose. Things are breaking down here on earth. He set up massages for Gia and I then next day, and set up an excursion for the boys to go Fly Boarding. I said no thank you, go ahead its all yours. But lets consider a more nuanced reading of these verses. I ran about 4 miles in about 20 minutes and came up to another resort. I was seeing my life flash before my eyes. God sent his own Son to this earth to live a sinless life and die a horrible death in our place, so that we would not have to be punished for our sin and rebellion. If your suffering wont go away, it might as well go to work. endure hardship as discipline; God is treating you as his children . At least when we go with the club there are other people there who know if we go missing or something happens to us. If you keep coming back and submitting to the discomfort, you will soon be able to do 25 pushups with ease, then later 50, 75, 100. Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable - if anything is excellent or praiseworthy - think about such things. Im not suggesting God hurts us on purpose just to watch us squirm in agony. If you can see the purpose behind the pain, you can find the way out of this lie. At this point I started to get really excited and was on cloud 9 that I was given this opportunity. I can do all things, Paul wrote, through [Christ] who strengthens me. (Philippians 4:1013). D May I rejoice in the trials I am called upon to face in this fleeting life, knowing that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which will be one day be revealed in me. Very truly I tell you, whoever believes in me will do the works I have been doing, and they will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father (John 14:12). For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. I thank GOD and my angels every single day for reuniting me with my family, I will never take them or my life for granted ever again. I grabbed my bag, ran to the door, unlocked the door, another blessing was the keys were in the door otherwise I wouldn't have been able to escape. The beach was beautiful and everything was just perfect. Who Is the Beast in Revelation 13, and Have We Met Him Yet? I have been going back and forth in my mind about sharing this with the worldbut after hearing the lord's word, I am compelled and urged to share my story with you in hopes of helping others that may be going through a rough time or have had a similar experience. But it's also possible to have a hope-filled life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him. Rather . The human soul under the disciplined regimen of God works like muscles do under the disciplined regimen of a trainer. Finally, brothers, whatever is true . They kept trying to take my phone and my purse and I said if you guys are trying to help me, why are you trying to take my stuff? For unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for his sake. Hearing her voice made me break down and I just started to bawl and asked her if my boys were okay and she said "yes" they are with her and they were in the lobby of the resort with some employee's. Bible Verses about Purpose - God's Purpose for Our Lives Our purpose in life is the very meaning of our existence and without knowing this we often suffer ignorant of our own significance. 2:2021). For you have been given not only the privilege of trusting in Christ but also the privilege of suffering for him. Finally my friend as able to talk with a manager and tell him the story of what happened and that we desperately needed to get out of there and back to home ASAP. 1 Peter 5:10And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you. He basically carried me back to the taxi and we headed back to my resort! And while we may not focus on or even be aware of the bigger God-story in the midst of our suffering, the God-story is still there. Romans 8:1Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. He is the very One who wants to rescue broken people from these evil forces. Write them on sticky notes and hang them on your mirror so you can see them first thing in the morning. Winning is fun but losing is hard. In Philippians 1:29, Paul speaks of being "given the privilege not only of believing in Christ but also of suffering for him" and in Philippians 3:10, he speaks of how we may feel "our earthly bodies wasting away" but Jesus . Once we were inside, I started to feel a little weirdI had cotton mouth really bad and needed water like never before. Browse the top Bible verses about pain in this collection of scripture quotes! He makes me lie down in green pastures. My gosh you need to. Bible verses about Purpose In Life. 1 Peter 1:6-7In all this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. I went downstairs and his driver was there just like before he picked me up, I felt like any important person and all smiles. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterance. She knew I trusted no one at this time and how could she get me back to the resort safe and with someone I trusted. I am sure he was like what the heck is going on, as you can imagine I was a mess and very traumatized. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. So we enjoyed ourselves to the fullest. A few people came out of their rooms but didn't want to get involved. But take heart; I have overcome the world.. And his disciples asked him, Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind? Jesus answered, It was not that this man sinned, or his parents, but that the works of God might be displayed in him. It all started with a friend request on Face Book, I looked at the man's profile in question I will call him "Juan" for the sake of this article, we had several powerful mutual friends and so I thought okay it is safe to accept his friend request, and I did. God doesnt create these things to hurt you. Looking back, I realize now how shortsighted I was for being upset. As Melville said bluntly, Heaven have mercy on us allPresbyterians and Pagans alikefor we are all somehow dreadfully cracked about the head, and sadly need mending.. He then brought the plate over to me and told me to do the line that was on the plate. Philippians 4:6. And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ. This has been the biggest blessing in my life and everything was falling into place in my life. These are burdens that weigh us down and make us feel trapped. I tried to file a police report once I got back to the states and the ONLY way to file a report on a case like this is to file it in Mexico. Just waiting for him and his guards to come around that corner of the house. . Revelation 21:4 - And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away. These photos were taken a few hours after all of this happened and they did get worse and it was very hard for me to move for several days. And how does he use us, exactly? They just kept dragging me, and kept fighting and kicking, it took them about 30 minutes to get me back up to the front of this resort. I fell asleep and later my best friend and oldest son along with "Juan" came to my room to see what was going on. I believe there is a side to suffering we miss when we focus solely on our pain rather than on Gods greater purpose. To help someone who may have gone through this, or is going to go through something like this. I pray they encourage your heart and lift your head today! God is always up to something much bigger. Kaya napapaisip nalang tayo kung ginagago naba tayo ng mundo but every pain has a purpose. Compiled by The BibleStudyTools Staff 2. 3. "Juan" went upstairs and his guard stayed by the door. And Paul considers that the sufferings, sadness, trials, and tribulations of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed in us. V ft. suite that was to die for! Published by Baker Books, a division of Baker Publishing Group: www.bakerpublishinggroup.com. Your Bible Verse Daily is the place to come for daily inspiration and news about the Bible. Philippians 1:6 ESV / 3 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful Find hope in how God is drawn toward you, not appalled by you, in your sin and sorrow. Regardless of the judgement and what other people think of me. B As a self-proclaimed physician for the mending of body and soul, our Lord never stabs his children as with a sword. Trying not to raise any flags or let him know that I was freaking out, I said "No" I don't think I would like that. "I said something mean" becomes "I am mean.". I can't run for a minute on a treadmill without dying on a normal day. Behold, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested, and for ten days you will have tribulation. "On the other hand, passion dissipates when you lack a purpose.". Your purpose is hidden in your pain . Greed and violence and war and deception are everywhere, and you cant get away from the constant cycle of sickness, poverty, and death. Functional Nutritionist /Researcher and Voice For Natural solutions. For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in his steps. Discover how the defining feeling of faith is not strength but dependent weakness. When you first start working with a trainer at the gym, her command that you do 25 pushups before quitting can feel like too much. My youngest son was on Spring Break that week so it was all perfect! James 1:12Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him. Isaiah 30:20-21And though the Lord give you the bread of adversity and the water of affliction, yet your Teacher will not hide himself anymore, but your eyes shall see your Teacher. I was still higher than a kite and still very paranoid and kept asking him if the taxi was going back the same way it came, because we still weren't safe. I ran again up the long stairs to this elegant resort and again asked the desk clerk to call for help. I said no, but it is definitely on my bucket list and we were planning a group trip there in several months. John 16:33I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. My friend was crying and kept telling me that she was not going to let that happen and that she was going to figure it out. I pray also that the eyes of your heart will be opened to receive the grace that is greater than the very worst thing about you. I begged them to let me use there phone to call my resort as my phone had died at this point. I kept jumping up to the top of the concrete wall but I was not strong enough to pull myself up to jump over the wall. Him and I went in the house. Always be aware of your surroundings and what is going on around you when your in strange place, because you never know what can help you save your life, or help someone else help you save your life, by your actions. My boys and I have been on 3 other vacations since this happened and we learned that we don't go anywhere without each other on a vacation, we look out for each other, and we are stronger now than ever before! For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe in him, but also to suffer for him. He said he would call which this was my first blessing that would occur. These verses keep me focused on Gods promises rather than my problems. Despite prayer and counseling, I still sometimes experience them. The interplay between guilt and toxic shame becomes, for some of us, a distinction without a difference. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans. H Inspirational BIBLE VERSE. I pushed my way in to find his wife and two little babies in the room. I didn't tell other friends as I didn't want the judgement that could come from something like this. VERSE OF THE NIGHT "Your pain has a purpose." Philippians 1:29 He asked me if I would like to have sex with my son? Ephesians 6. I jokingly agreed and said I wished but I had several other trips planned already and couldn't afford to squeeze that one in as well. He just kind of stood there looking at me like this woman is crazy, I had sticks and weeds and stickers in my feet and all over my pants and shirt and in my hair, I was literally a freaking freak show to all of them. As you read it, I pray that the secret of contentment in times of want, loss, and other things that hurt will become less of a secret and more of a familiar friend for you, just as it has become for me through the years. Bless his heart because he jumped up, called a cab, and came to the resort I was at. Seek the Lord and his strength; seek his presence continually! 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