Heart Strings

I just had to post today and say that God is definitely in the midst of doing something great in my life. For the last 24 hours, something very strong and close to me has been pulling at my heart strings. I have been lead to a place that I know God has intended for me to be, and I couldn't be happier. So I am diving in head first without even testing the waters. I discovered two great causes last night upon my normal browsing of the Internet, one of which I was already familiar with. One of these is called Mercy Ministries and the other is To Write Love on Her Arms. For more information on these two great causes you may visit www.myspace.com/mercyministriesglobal or www.myspace.com/towriteloveonherarms . I feel as though I am being led to help in these causes or even to help in whatever ways that I can in relating to these causes. Depression is something that has been a huge part of my life, and I know that I have so much to offer those that are in need. My father was actually the one who recommended Mercy Ministries to me many years ago when I was struggling with my own depression, addictions and yes, suicide. I never did go....I wasn't ready to make that type of commitment to myself. Last night, I stumbled upon a file that was saved to a disk that I haven't used in years. One of the files on this disk was the application for Mercy Ministries. I was immediately overwhelmed with emotions and fears; remembering my troublesome past. It all flashed before my eyes, and it was then that I realized that I had overcome those many obstacles in my life, and it was all but by the Grace of God. Our God is wonderful. He forgives us our sins as long as we just ask him for forgiveness. I have added a new quotes section. If you have a favorite inspirational quote that you think may be of some use to me in this journey, please share it with me and I will add it. Keep me in your thoughts and prayers as I am sure that I will need it as I drudge up my past in order to pursue the next step in my future.

"For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast." Ephesians 2:8-9