Prayer Circles

Hello Renne, it was nice to hear from you. please contact me @ broken_hearted_865@yahoo.com (sorry to use this page to put this note, I had no other way to contact you.

I pray that the Lord give me willpower and strength to overcome my urges to drink, smoke and do drugs. Lord, help me to find something else to put my energy into and to enjoy life w/o booze, etc. Amen.

Quigley,
I pray for you. I no it's hard. It's bee 2 weeks for me now and no booze. I was in a re-hab last year but then 4 months later started slowly drinking again. Then now 1 yr later full blown drunk. It takes at least 8 beers to feel anything or 1/2 bottle of vodka. I finally quit on my last binge when my fiance kicked me out and wanted me out of his life. I stayed at my parents for 11 days and he never called. Well with lots of prayer and getting to no God again, I prayed to be put on the right path with the right people. SO far so good. It was hard for me yesterday on the boat with friends all getting drunk and me drinking O'duls..They were all laughing and talking loud. I started to get irritated and wanted to join in with them. I suddenly stopped and prayed and the desire left when I realized I was having fun w/o the booze and they acted like drunk idiots!!!! It takes time but if you give 100% of all your problems he will change you..I put my enery into helping others now, living life and enjoying it and remembering the night before with out being drunk.It will pass, he will give you strenght. Try an AA meeting, hang with people that dont use drugs for now and you need a support system. My boyfriend and family are here for me and have helped me, but most of all I couldnt of done this w/o Gods help caz after the last rehab for pain pills and alchol. i started again but didnt have GOd in my life at the time. I will pray for you. First ask your self what your running from? When we drown ourselve3s in booze or drugs we are trying to escape from something we dont want to deal with.Its easier to drink then face the real problem. Thats what is hard for me "feeling" now insted of drinking my problems away( which only made them worse)..Good luck, hang in there Kiddo:-)
BA

bapetnut,how wonderful to hear how well you are progressing.and your testimony of words to ouigley.im sorry i've havent been on here to answer yalls mail in afew days, but have been having trouble with my computer,and it's been a couple of bad days with my disease.the amonia level got pretty high again and sometimes when it gets like that ,you wanta sleep a lot or dont have a lot of energy, so i apologize that i've havent been able to anwser any of yall.i have been thinking so much about all of you and have really miss coming here.im really proud that you have a chance that this opppurtunity of a medical assistance job .that 's really wonderful,and it is so great hearing you sing GOD'S praises that HE isa doing for youmin your life.and im so glad that things are better foryour mom and fiance getting along a lot beteer.im very proud of you for the steps you are taking and are accomplishing . you keep going for the goals ahead of you .im so overwhelmed at your words ,see GOD IS SO AMAZING .AND HE IS THE GREAT OF ALL THINGS . LOVE YOU ,KRIS.

Kris,
I hope you feel better soon. Thanks for all your prayers and encouraging words. Yes I feel Im on the right path, as long as a student loan goes thru I start school in sept and graudate in may. I love working with people and its oerfect in a doctors office where I feel Im helping others instead if just checking out groceries!! Im so glad that so far I can say NO to booze and cigs..I just pray I will continue to stay strong and help others and be an example that God CAN change your life around when we give it all up too him.I take 1 day at a time and look forward to tomorrows but dont look back at yesterdays..Reading Dr. Phils book has really helped me also. We all have choices and then consiquences from those choices.I want to be remembered as a good person when I die, not some mean drunk who was selfish. Its not what you take with you when you go, it's what you leave behind when you go :-) I hope all are doing well and you all are in my thoughts and prayers daily.Dear Lord please give strenght to all seeking your guidance and help. Please make them strong to overcome all obstacles in there life. Take away all weakness and give them strenght. Show them the right path and put the desire and right people in there life's to help them, In Jesus name I pray,
AMEM
BA

Thanks BA - it was hard reading some of the things you wrote but I know that it is true, thank you for keeping me in your prayers - I'm working on it. In turn, I will keep you in mine. Kris, you're in my prayers also - I hope you are feeling better - it's nice to have you back. God Bless

hi ouigley.just had to come and anwser your entry, sorrry i didnt get to last night ,i wanted to anwser you sooner.im just now being able to get back on my computer.ouigley,i hold and uplift you to the closeness of GOD'S MOST GLORIOUS GRACE.HE IS ABLE AND WILLING.HE IS MAJESTIC,THEONE WHO TAKES ALL OUR TROBLES AWAY.i hold a spot dear in my heart ,because ,i want i you to always know how special you are, you are loved, you matter,you are important.i know it's hard for at times,and its been hard and a struggle for you to get off the alcohol,but , i know you can do it,you are doing do it,and you are going to succeed .i have faith that you can do this.sometimes we fall and falter, sometimes we leapand bound.i believe in you.iknow you have it in you to want to see the other side of the road.the road that is full of journey of wonderment of what you have you have missed along the the way. im gonna leave you with these verses from the Bible.Lametations3:21-26.
21:-THIS I RECALL TO MY MIND, THEREFORE I HAVE HOPE.
22:IT IS OF THE LORD'S MERCIES THAT WE ARE NOT CONSUMED, BECAUSE HIS COMPASSIONS FAIL NOT.
23:THEY ARE NEW EVERY MORNING:GREAT IS THY FAITHFULNESS.
24.THE LORD IS MY PORTION,SAITH MY SOUL;THEREFORE WILL I HOPE IN HIM.
25THE LORD IS GOOD IS UNTO THEM THAT WAIT FOR HIM, TO THE SOUL THAT SEEKETH HIM.
DEAR LORD, I PRAY THAT YOU WILL CONTINUE TO BE WITH OUIGLEY.LORD, JUST FULFILL IN HER YOUR WISHES FOR HER IN HER LIFE. RESTORE IN HER A NEW WILL . HELP HER TO CONTINUE TO SEE THE BEAUTY ALL AROUND,AND THE BEAUTY WITHIN HERSELF THAT NEEDS TO COMES TO REPLENISH AND CONTINUE LORD TO HOLD HER UP IN YOUR EVERLOVING GRACE.LORD,I ALSO PRAY THAT YOU WILL BE WITH HER BOUFRIEND ,AND HIS SON.LORD ,GIVE HIM THE PATIENCE THAT IS NEEDED AND THA NOURISHMENT OF REBUILDED THE BONDS OF COMMUNICATION BETWEEN HIM AND HIS SON. HELP THEM TO HAVE THAT CLOSENESS THAT IS NEEDED THERE LORD.LORD ,I ALSO THAT YOU WILL THIS BROKENENNESS THAT IS THERE,HEALAND MEND IT LORDJESUS.IN ALL THIS I ASK AND PRAY IN YOUR PRECIOUS HOLY NAME.IN JESUS NAME.AMEN.LOVE YOU, ALWAYS.KRIS.

Quigley,
I hope I didn't offend you. Im just talking thru experience. I wasnt sure what I was running from othr than I hated my job, flet like I was at a dead end, hated being Diabetic etc...so it was easier to just drink nightly then deal with my problems. It was only after I sobered up that I realized what I was running from and started to face life. Only I could change the things I didnt like about my self. That is why Im going back to school in the fall, and eat better now( have lost 10 pds) since I quit drinking :-)..It is hard and always will but can be accomplished with Gods hlep and supportive people. I still crave a drink but drink sometimes now O'duls non-alcoholic..I mostly drink tea at night now and find Im sleeping better and dont worry as much.I also am on Prozac so maby thats why it was easy for me to finally quit drinking. I had such terrible PMS and mood swings and a temper that my doct put me on Prozac. I now have no PMS and stay in control when my period hits. Hang in there Honey, I am and will continue to pray. YOu are a worthwile person In gods eyes and he only wnat s the best for you, sometimes we have to loose everything in order to gain everything as I did. I hit rock bottom, now things are turning around. Good luck and keep praying. GOd does things in his timing..
Love BA

BAPETNUT-
HEY,read your message ,i believe every thing will start looking up, continue to look toward your help in the LORD YOUR GOD . HE will fulfill all your needs. For HE saids in matthew 26: ask ansd you shall receive.knock and it shall be given you. seek and you shall find . for our help cometh from the LORD OUR GOD. And HE wants you to know that HE knows you are trying to turn your life around and WHEN ONE DOOR CLOSES , ANOTHER ONE OPENS. FOR you see WITH GOD ,THERE ARE NEVER ANY CLOSED DOORS. HIS DOOR IS ALWAYS OPENED.GOOD LUCK AND I WILL BE WISHING AND PRAYING THE BEST FOR YOU.LOVE IN CHRIST . KRIS.

HEY RENE,hpe you and your family are well.i keep you close in my thoughtsand im gonna leave my address, emails on here for you, ouigley,b.a.,&anyone.who needed to talk, someone to pray,someone to listen ,someone to just to just they have have here who is a friend who truly cares about each and every one of you.i really miss it when i dont get to comeon here and visit with and read all the mail om here.and i thank yall for all your prayers. i've really had some prety hard days here lately with the hepitus c.the tirednessand weakness,is kinda kept me where ive been preety unbalanced,makes you really sleepy at timesand today i took another pretty bad fall outside,so im kinda sore from that , but i really hate to complain , and i really am gonna be ok, because, GOD IS ALL IN CONTROL.IT ILOVE YOU LOTS, LOVE YOU ALL. MY KITTEN IS UP,so ,before she messesme up , ill close for now.here is those addreeses.kris

Thankyou

Thankyou for the world so sweet
Thankyou for the food we eat
Thankyou for the birds that sing
Thankyou Dear Lord for all beautiful things
God Bless all my loved ones;
Keep them happy, healthy, lucky and strong.
God forgive me for all my sins,
and help me to forgive others.
In Jesus name we pray, Amen

here's the addresses i promised to yall and also i 'm going to put my # on here ,if ever need to talk , im here.kris cockerham p. o. box.830, olla,louisiana.71465.emails are-kristi suzanne@centurytel.net,littlecreekwillow@hotmail.com.318-495-5594.love always.kris

THE BEATITUDES:
1;-BLESSED ARE THE POOR IN SPIRIT : FOR THEIR'S IS THE KINDOM OF HEAVEN.
2:BLESSED ARE THEY THAT MOURN :FOR THEY SHALL BE COMFORTED.
3:BLESSED ARE THE MEEK: FOR THEY SHALL INHERIT THE EARTH.
4:BLESSED ARE THEY THAT DO HUNGER AND THIRST AFTER RIGHTEOUSNESS
FOR THEY SHALL BE FILLED.
5:-BLESSED ARE THE MERCIFUL: FOR THEY SHALL OBTAIN MERCY.
6:-BLESSED ARE THE PURE IN HEART : FOR THEY SHALL SEE GOD.
7:BLESSED ARE THE PEACEMAKERS:FOR THEY SHALL BE CALLED THE CHILDREN OF GOD.
8:-BLESSED ARE THEY WHICH ARE PERSECUTED FOR RIGHTEOUSNESS' SAKE: FOR THEIR;S IS THE KINGOM OF HEAVEN.

Hi everyone, it is wonderful to read all of your posts. Everytime, I see someone doing well and coming here to share that trumph with us all, it keeps Tommy even more so alive in my heart. It helps me to handle the hardest thing I have ever faced. I started this circle with hopes that some may find recovery or comfort, whatever they needed. I never realized the comfort and peace it would bring to me. So for that, I would like to Thank all of you who share your hardships as well as accomplishments. I hope that you realize that your words help others; whether it be that you are struggling and asking for strength, offering advice, a poem, or praying for someone else. Sharing your experiences is not easy but you do it out of love and compassion. I believe that your words reach many and to me that is Tommy working through the Lord as an angel. I wish he were here to share his wisdom, to let people know that drugs/alcohol are a path of pain. Not just to yourself but to everyone who loves you. It helps me to feel that Tommy is still here in spirit helping others. He will live on forever in the hearts of all who knew him. But it's so wonderful to see that even though he has passed on, others will hear his story and hopefully be able to learn something from him or from one of the posts left here on a site in his honor. So thank you all.

Quigley and BA know that many poeple have faith in you. BA I'm so proud of You, that had to be hard on the boat trip but it only made you stronger and being sober is something to take pride in. O'duls or not You didn't drink. Stay Strong. It's not easy but it is worth it.
Kris, thankyou as always for sharing your prayers and experiences. I hope that you are feeling better. You will be in my prayers. It looks like the e-mail address got cut off but I am pretty sure that by clicking on a name and opening the profile, beliefnet provides a link in case anyone ever wants to send an e-mail. God Bless! Love, Ren

hey renee,what uplifting words those were you wrote for Ouigley andBA.AND THE beautiful words you wrote that came fromyour heart of how this has been a triumph for you and your family to see what putting this site together in Tommy's name has done and accomplished. something so tragic , GOD has used to bring others to HIM through this that they may be reached , and just at how many is.when i read thease, espiczlly ones that come through the storms of the trials of the awful battles, i'm so proud of each and everyone of them, because i klnow what a struggle it was for them.and what a great triumph and victory it is . my heart , thoughts , and prayers are always with you and your family. hope yuor mother is doing better.the emails in here are my regular emails,and i still have the ones in honor of daddy,revarand troy cockerham,inthe directory.i wanta start putting some of daddy's sermons in there. they areso very dear to my heart and i think that they would be so much helpand comfort. i just havent been able to get around to it yet. also , i would like for yall to considr praying for my momma. she is stillin the hospital.it;s now been overa month.im working on something for younin honor of Tommy, when i get it fininsh , i will come put it in here. love always,kris.

Renee and Kris,
Im so very thankful for this site. I love all the encouragement and hearing others whom feel the same as I do. I thank both of you so much for all your help and prayers and I also hope you both are healthy and happy and rewarded for helping others. You are great people and Im very thankful for all in here the write and share there stories. I no with God's help we will all be fine and celebrating in heaven all together someday :-) In the meantime,I believe he wants the best for us even though we struggle sometimes but its all for a reason and he has a plan for each one of us. Quigley, I pray it will get easier for you to quit..I pray God will give you a new spirit in your heart and make you loose the desire to quit drinking and drugs.They just cover up the real problem and make things worse, not to mention the terrible hangovers!!!! In Jesus name I pray. Stay strong, and take just 1 day at a time. Think positive, and dont get down on yourself if you fall. We can get back up and start over, God still loves us. Find things like reading, walking wehn you want a drink.Something you enjoy to replace the urge to drink, thats what I do..Read alot, walk, play with my dogs, then the urge leaves me and I thank God that Im still Sober and at functions just drink O'duls..I love you all and from the bottom of my heart I wish the best for all on this site. When 2 or more come together in prayer miracles can happen. GOd bless all. I fill out the paper work tomorrow for a school loan of 8000$ that I will eventually have to pay back but desperately need one to start school, but in the long run it will be worth it. God Bless all till we talk again
REMEMBER:
And acceptance is the answer to ALL my problems today.When I am disturbed, it is because I find some person,place,thing or situation---some fact of my life---Unacceptable to me, andI can find no serenity until I accept that person,place,thing or situation as being exactly the way it is supposed to be at this moment. Nothing, absolutely nothing happens in God's world by mistake. Until I could accept my alcoholism, I could not stay sober; unless I accept life completely on life's terms, I cannot be happy. I need to concentrate not so much on what needs to be changed in the world as on what needs to be changed in me and my attitudes......

DEAR RENEE:Here is the name letter i done in Tommy's name in dedication and memory and honor for you and your family and for the memory of Tommy;s name. i wanted to do it in B ible verses like i ususally do, because it's more personal with GOD that way to me.i give HIM ALL CREDIT IN ANYTHING I EVER WRITE ANYWAY. Whether it's in my prayers, poetry,inspirations, songs,writings,whatever words,HE BRINGS for me to say in anyway. this is for TOMMY AND FAMILY.
T:-THOU DREWEST NEAR IN THE DAY THAT I CALLED UPON THEE;THOU SAIDEST,FEAR NOT.LAMENTATIONS3:57.
O:-OPEN TO ME THE GATES OF RIGHTEOUNESS;I WILL GO INTO THEM AND I WILL PRAISE THE LORD.O GOD,IS FOR EVER AND EVER:THE SCEPTE OF THY KINGDOM IS A RIGHT SCEPTRE.PSALM63:8&PSALM45:6
M:--MY SOUL FOLLOWETH HARD AFTER THEE:THY RIGHT HAND UPHOLDETH ME.
M:-MY LOVE BE WITH YOU ALL IN CHRIST JESUS.AMEN.1ST.CORINTHIANS16:24.
Y:-YE ARE THELIGHT OF THE WORLD. A CITY THAT IS SET ON A HILL CANNOT BE HID. MATTHEW 5:14.

DEAR BA,
CONGRATULATONS, ON THE SCHOOL LOAN . IT JUST SO GOOD THAT YOU ARE GOING FORWARD AND WORKING SO HARD TO GETR YOUR LIFE IN PROSPECTIVE.IT IS SO GOOD THAT YOUR ARE KEEPING YOUR EYES FOCUSED ON THE POSITIVES.MOST IMPORTANTLY ,ON GOD.. I GLAD THEY ACCEPTED YOU FOR YOUR LOAN.SEE IT WAS MEANT TO BE. GOOD LUCK.DEAR LORD;I JUST PRAY THAT YOU WILL CONTINUE TO BE WITH BA AND CONTINUE TO HOLD HER HANDS,LORD. GUIDE HER IN THE DIRECTIONS AND PATHWAYS THAT YOU WOULD HAVE HER TO GO . TAKE HER UNDER YOUR WATCHFUL CARE . IF SHE STUMBLES,LIFT HER UP,AND HER TO CARRY ON . IF YOU SHE FALTERS , HELP HER TO LEAP FOR JOY , FOR THE SUCCESSES SHE HAS ACCOMPLISHED. GIVE HER WINGS ,AND HER GROW.NOURISH HER,KEEP HER CLOSE BY YOUR SIDE . LET THE LIGHT OF YOUR LOVE FOREVER SHINE,. IN ALL THIS I ASK AND PRAY IN YOUR PRECIOUS HOLY NAME . IN JESUS NAME I PRAY. AMEN. LOVE YA LOTS.IN CHRIST ALWAYS&FOREVER,KRIS.

DEAR OUIGLEY,HEYYOU!HOW ARE YOU?Ihavent seen you in a couple of days , i hope you are o.k. how are things going>?i hpe for your sake they are better. I know in my heart and believe everything is going to work out for the best for you, i just want you to believe in that too.you are so loved , you matter,and you are somebody.you,cant ever give up, give in, or stop the good things that you have already acheived. you are gonna make it, you gotta want and i believe you do.i know it can be really hard when you think that you feel that the only anwser is to do the only thing you know ,run, but honey it's time to stopm the running , it always catches up.and you dont to do that any more ,i know you dont. when i becamesober and clean over 20 something years ago,it was the best thing i ever done in my life,but as i've said in here,by then the damage was already done to my body. you see when i was 9 years old they had found a spot on my liver then , that was because iwas born with the otcdisease,it's usually fatal, so you see how GOD HAS BEEN SO WONDERFUL TO ME , I HAVE BEEN SPARED on a lot with these terminal diseases i have, that usally you dont live more than 5 years, on one, 1 to 3 on the otc and 5 to 9 years with the hepitatus c. and when im asked, my anwser remains the same , im not afraid , because i know where im going when i leave here. And when it comes to the ones here in this site, i have such a heart for all of you for so many reasons.but some just touch your heart more than others and those you wanta reach out to the most , you are of these.bELIEVE IN YOURSELF:HAVE FAITH IN YOURSELF:TAKE HOLD OF YOURSELF:REMEMBER NOTHING IS TO HARD FOR GOD TO HANDLE. TURN IT ALL OVER TO HIM, TELL HIM ,LORD, I COME TO YOU ASKING FOR ALL YOUR HELP. I NEED THE STRENGHT THAT ONLY YOU CAN PROVIDE. THE COURAGE TO CARRY ME THROUGH. I KNOW I CAN DO THIS WITH YOU BY MY SIDE. PRAY THIS , BELIEVE THIS.FOR HE HEARS YOUR EVERY CRY, YOUR EVERY SORROW,HE WANTS TO TURN TO JOY. LET ME HEAR FROM YOU SOOM. LOVE YOU VERY MUCH.IN CHRIST FOREVER &EVER &ALWAYS,KRIS.

HELLO EVERYONE, hope you have a wonderful day , a clean day, ajoyful day.


LORD:
DELIVER ME FROM THE DARKNESS OF MY OWN WAY.PLACE YOUR TRUTH WITHIN ME SO I MAY KNOWKNOW YOU AND YOUR WAYS, I WANT TOCOME OUT OF MY HIDING AND WALK WITH YOU IN YOUR LIGHT.I KNOW THAT NOTHING IS HIDDEN FROM YOU.YOU KNOW ME INSIDE AND OUT.I RELEASE EVERY LIE AND DECEPTION THAT HAS KEPT ME FROM YOU.THANK YOU THAT YOU CAN TAKE ME FROM THE KINGDOM OF DARKNESSAND PLACE ME INTO THE KINGDOMOF LIGHT . I WELCOME YOUR LIGHT AND YOUR LOVE INTO MY LIFE.
WRITTEN BY:ROY LESSIN.,FROM THE BOOK FORGIVEN.

Kris, Thank you so much for the wonderful tribute to Tommy. It's beautiful. :) I am going to print it out and hopefully make something nice with it. I hope that you are feeling better. Whenever I see that you haven't left a post, I pray that you are well and not in any pain. I am sure it has to be tough living with such a harsh disease. I find it amazing that you still find the time and energy to answer every post on the site. You bring faith and inspiration to so many with your words. For that, I will be eternally grateful. May God Bless you and keep you close always. Love, Ren

BA It's great to hear that you are doing so well. Like you said, just take each day as it comes, each trial as it presents itself. Each one will make you stronger. I can see the strength that you have gained over the past week or so just in your posts. I pray that you continue to do well and that you continue to share your words of wisdom with us. Again, I am proud of the willpower that you have had to stay away from alcohol. I hope others are inspired by you. I pray that all goes well with you for school. I am so happy the Lord heard all of our prayers & that you did get the loan. I know you will do wonderful in school. Best of Luck to You. God Bless! Love, Ren

Hi Renee, Kris & BA,

Thank you all for your kind words and prayers, sorry I haven't written, have had the flu for a couple of days - but now I'm back to work.

BA, no, you didn't offend me at all I just am not sure what I am running from. My life is actually going pretty well considering the drinking. It's just hard to hear the truth sometimes that's all. It means a lot to me that you care enough to pray for me to get over my drinking problem. I will keep you in my prayers that you get your loan for school - God Bless

Kris, you're a sweetheart for checking on me - thank you for praying and caring too- this weekend is going to be very hard for me because I am going on vacation to Las Vegas - but I am going to try and enjoy myself as much as possible without drinking - I know it will be very hard though. I hope you are feeling better - I believe God keeps you here on earth because you help so many others in your prayers and words (like myself) and you are a great source of comfort and peace to me - God Bless you - you're an angel.

hey renee:i'm so glad you liked the tribute to Tommy. i wanted it to be perfect,and i let the LORD lead me where i needed to go in the verses.i am also working on something else that GOD was laying on my heart this morning todo, and i just about had it all wrote down and my little kitten reased it,as soon as i get it back i will send it.thank you for the wonderful things you always say, i give GOD MY FATHER,MYSAVOUR JESUS CHRIST FULL CREDIT .HE gives me all the strengh i need and courage and i love anwsering everyones mail.i love coming here and reading the prayers, and then when you hear the ones who are really trying and succeeding,it's so wonderful to know we serve such an AMZING TRUE GOD WHO IS STILL WORKING HIS MIRACLES EVERYDAY. love always&forever,kris.you are &your family are constanly in my thoughts and prayers.remember GOD HAS YOU ALL IN THE PALM OF HIS HANDS.