tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26875947.post173848128428370159..comments2023-09-06T08:37:24.419-04:00Comments on 50 Days After: Father Nguyen Van LyAthanasis Contra Mundumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02809651586349621296noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26875947.post-12338154344880453472008-02-25T09:12:00.000-05:002008-02-25T09:12:00.000-05:00SAVED BY GRACE:Over 3 years ago I dropped into a b...SAVED BY GRACE:<BR/>Over 3 years ago I dropped into a black hole – four months of absolute terror. I wanted to end my life, but somehow [Holy Spirit], I reached out to a friend who took me to hospital. I had three visits [hospital] in four months – I actually thought I was in hell.<BR/><BR/>I imagine I was going through some sort of metamorphosis [mental, physical & spiritual]. I had been seeing a therapist [1994] on a regular basis (Family of Origin & EMDR), up until this point in time. I actually thought I would be locked away – but the hospital staffs were very supportive [I had no control over my process]. I was released from hospital 16th September 2004, but my fear, pain & shame had only subsided a little.<BR/><BR/>I remember this particular morning waking up [home] & my process would start up again [fear, pain, & shame]. No one could help me, not even my therapist [I was terrified]. I asked Jesus Christ to have mercy on me & forgive me my sins. Slowly, all my fear has dissipated & I believe Jesus delivered me from my “psychological prison.”<BR/><BR/>I am a practicing Catholic & the Holy Spirit is my friend & strength; every day since then has been a joy & blessing. I deserve to go to hell for the life I have led, but Jesus through His sacrifice on the cross, delivered me from my inequities. John 3: 8, John 15: 26, are verses I can relate to, organically.<BR/><BR/><BR/>He's a real person who is with me all the time. I have so much joy & peace in my life to day - after a childhood spent in orphanages. God loves me so much. Fear, pain & guilt are no longer my constant companions. I just wanted to share my experience with you (Luke 8: 16-17).<BR/><BR/>I, MICKY, AM A GIFT TO ALL PEOPLE.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07940745178193985942noreply@blogger.com