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Hello I havent been part of a blog before but recently had a real desire to be part of a wider Christian community and this site looked as though it would meet that need. There are very few Christians were I work. I was raised in a Christian home but lived my earlier adult years without much regard for God, but doing what I thought best, which most of the time was certainly not my best. In recent years I have realised how essential God and the grace of Jesus is to life, including my own. My first realisation was some years ago when I started wanting to listen to Christian radio and pray, I was not sure why I felt the need to do these things but started to do so anyway. One of my best friends was also drawn back to God at this time and that further encouraged me to pray and consider my life. I then had 2 patients die at the same time. One was a committed Christian and I saw the peace and contentment he had through his faith, even though he had no family by his side - they did not want to be with him because he had AIDS. The other had no faith and was terrified to die, although he had wonderful family support. The great contrast between these people was so apparent and made me think more deeply about faith in God. Then a patient and his wife came to see me, they were very nervous but as we spoke became more relaxed and then told me they had prayed God would lead them to a doctor to care for the husband and also respect their Christian beliefs. They felt certain God had chosen me. I could not believe this - I felt utterly unworthy and was sure they were mistaken. I knew I was a sinner and not living the dedicated life they practiced, but I agreed to do my very best - they said they would pray for me. Over the years I cared for this couple I learnt a great deal. This man had terminal AIDS and watching him and his wife manage many difficult, painful situations with such calm and strength affected me deeply. At times, they were treated very poorly by the medical establishment and I felt such embarassment at my profession, but they were never angry or resentful and were always quick to forgive. I saw the peace and strength God gives and have moved steadily closer to God since that time. God has supported me through many difficult situations since then and I now also know the comfort he provides - I feel blessed. I look forward to learning and sharing with others, with much greater knowledge than my own. Thank you for reading my introduction
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Author: littlekitty
Location: Brisbane Australia
Gender: Female
Age: 43
Blog Entries: 1 (archive)
Blog Comments: 2
hello i am an australian and have enjoyed reading the postings on this site. i hope to learn more and enjoy the fellowship of other christians.......
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i havent been part of a blog before but recently had a real desire to be part of a wider christian community and this site looked as though it would meet that need. i was raised in a christian home but lived my earlier adult years without much regard for...
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