Isaiah 41:10 (NASB)

'Do not fear, for I am with you;
Do not anxiously look about you, for I am your God.
I will strenghthen you, surely I will help you,
Surely I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.'

Hi Mellodysmiles,

Saw your post and wanted to say welcome to the forum.
See you are from Calif., what part?
We moved to Va. 15 years ago from San Diego.
Imagine lots has changed there by now.
Hubby does business there alot, so he is always flying back and forth.
Nice to have you here, you will find the ladies warm and friendly.
Why don't you introduce yourself in the Welcome forum?
Glad you joined us.

Thank you Brenda, I will.

mellody, this verse proves how we complicate life with unnecessary anxiety. Oh how I wish I could live the gospel as God intends. thanks for the reminder. Welcome.

Amen.

When I was about 40, I awoke from this dream: The angels Michael and Odetta were at my bedside. Michael said to me, "Go without fear. We are always with you." I woke up feeling as though the angels were really there, and I woke up my husband. I said, "The angels Michael and Odetta were here. They told me to go without fear, and they are with me." I wondered what I had ahead of me to go without fear. Later that week, my mother sent me my childhood photo album. I chose to sit on my side of the bed (versus my rocking chair) when viewing this album. Perhaps the angels would find me there, like they had a few nights before. I was very afraid of seeing myself as a child, for then I would see my real self, and know the truth of the trauma of my childhood. The pictures proved to be worth a thousand words. I saw myself and my brother, and I started to remember the abuse I suffered. Then, I was in therapy to sort out the truth of my memories. Thus I had to go on a journey of hard truth, real facts, and face myself and my past without fear. What is really odd is that I grew up Catholic, and we were not encouraged to read the bible. I had not even remembered that there was an angel named Michael until my dream. As for Odetta, she is mentioned in the bible once, and as an angel (I've been told.) So, I went without fear, knowing that the angels were with me, and I came through with more love and light than ever before.

Thank you for sharing that Lynnie. You are an inspiration. Thank you.

Thanks Mellody! I really appreciate your comment! L