<sup>Scriptural Prozac?

We've all had those times when so depressed with the strains and trials of life, that life does not seem worth living. Our biggest wish at that time would be to go with the Lord. I seem to get hit with such a thing, almost on a weekly basis, lack of food and sleep, will bring these on, myself both food and sleep are often strangers. But we can get the same feeling when going through any fire that we wish would end and yet we know its not likely to. Many people today, rather than deling with the root of the problem, will go and seek medical help so that they can justify their malady and be respectable and give it a name, and even have a bottle of pills to prove they are really sick. That proves it does it not? A doctor would not give anyone pills unless they actually needed it?Wrong!! It justifies and allows people to run away from the reality of life and hide in a bottle and go into deep avoidance of the problem. Normally the problem is ourselves. Elijah experienced the same. If he were alive in today's world, someone would have urged him to ignore the Angel of the Lord, and go and get a bottle of prozac! Which is what we do today, we turn away from the Lord and pick up worldly solution, which at least indicates lack of trust for God to get us through it. Would anyone really like this story from Kings to have a different ending, and have Elijah being handed a bottle of prozac instead of excperiencing the love of God?
1 Kings 19

3</sup> Elijah was afraid ^[1] and ran for his life. When he came to Beersheba in Judah, he left his servant there, ⁴ while he himself went a day's journey into the desert. He came to a broom tree, sat down under it and prayed that he might die. "I have had enough, LORD ," he said. "Take my life; I am no better than my ancestors." ⁵ Then he lay down under the tree and fell asleep.
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Ponderization before Bed. 

(Tis only seven fifty AM.! (HUSH!))

If you die and you have a broken leg do they take the cast off?

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Ah! Those were the Days! The age of More innocent entertainment:

And NO! I was not alive and kicking during this era!

Hula HoopsFrom

A fad that was very popular in the late 1950's was the Hula Hoop. It is still around today, but has nowhere near the amount of popularity as it did when first invented. It started in 1957, when a visiting Australian mentioned to two young Californians that in Australia, bamboo hoops were used for exercises in gym class. These Californians were Richard Knerr and Arthur "Spud" Melin, founders of the Wham-O Manufacturing Company of San Gabriel.  [End of quote]

I must say tho myself, I would prefer the excericise today (and do sometimes) of munching my jaws on this type of hula hoop: Which is a variation of a crisp/potato chip and extremely yummy! (fattening but still yummy!) Children normally put one on the end of each finger like a ring, and eat them off their fingers like that! They were around in the 1970's I think, and still going strong today! Official Hula Hoop Website

And kids candy/sweets during the same era as the original hula hoop. (1950's) The cigar bubble gum:(strange coloured cigars I may add!)

And blackjacks: Liquorice flavoured gum!

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Living and Giving:

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Seize the Moment

Well, I ain't one of these people who think enjoy today, and not worry about tomorrow per se. Too much depends eternally on our tomorrows. But I also thikn there's a place at times for this kind of philosophy.

Jesus said it this way:

Matthew 6
³⁴Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.

I also catch myself wasting precious time worrying about some future moment. What usually happens to me is that I'll worry about something, then circumstances will change, and then the object of my concern doesn't even exist anymore! In the meantime, priceless moments, which I could have savored, have been forever lost. And the hours and the days fly by.

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Not to be Morbid.  But we've all got to die.  We will all lose loved ones at some point.   I often reflect on Psalm 23 Vs 4

Hebrews 9
²⁷Just as man is destined to die once, and after that to face judgment,



⁴Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,^[3]
   I will fear no evil,
for you are with me;
   your rod and your staff,
   they comfort me.

I think its also true to say,  that many people have a real sense of death.  They may not be classed as terminally ill,  yet need pallative (sp)care.  There is no cure,  but the desease will be constant and progressive.  And  have spoken with Christian friends, about how those terminally ill,  perhaps with the most dreaded of disease,  (Cancer the big one) will seek illegal means of relief.  Self-murder, and often implicate their loved ones in the crime, and go under the name of Mercy Killing or Euthansia.  And  yet, many in the palliative care syndrome, may have ten or twenty years with similar levels of pain.  It takes its toll,  yet maybe going on the below,  it loosens the fear of  going from this world to the next.   A Christian should not be afraid to die.  We all know it happens to each of us.  But when looking down the end of a double barrelled shot gun,   it stirs all kinds of emotions.  Fear maybe not the main one.  Fear of living like "this" is a big one.  That this is all there is and ever will be.   And will you last the distance, and  bring Glory to God's name.  And when the time comes,  will you die well.  And in a God-honouring way.   None of us knows the answer.  But these questions,  are forever there,  forever knocking.  Satan loves to mock one with them.   And another day  wasted in a river of tears.

Q: How does fear of death effect pain at the end of life?

A: Pain at the end of life is inescapably interwoven with, and often amplified by, multiple levels of emotional and spiritual angst as the inevitability of death looms. Fear, a potent pain magnifier, is the dominant emotion - fear of pain, fear of death, fear of the unknown.

It is commonly believed that people at the end of life fear pain even more than they fear death. Sadly, for many dying patients, pain seems like the ultimate torment, and death is its cure. It does not have to be this way, and if you or a loved one is facing death, you have every right to ask that your final days not be consumed by pain.

Fear is just one of the powerful emotions in the mix. Dying patients are often prey to a host of anxieties about the state of their affairs, about the fate of those who will grieve their loss, and about how their behavior will be seen, and possibly judged, during their final hours. And of course, there are often deep spiritual and religious questions to address. Did my life have meaning? Will my soul survive my body? Am I at peace with myself, my family, and my friends?

Not least of all these concerns, people at the end of life worry about how their pain will be managed. Will they be under medicated and have to ask, or even beg for relief? Will they be overmedicated and lose consciousness during their precious waning days and hours?

They may even be afraid to complain. If they do, will they be seen as whiners or quitters? If they ask for narcotics, will they be judged by their doctors as drug seeking, or even cowardly? Or will their medical care be relegated to comfort measures only, while all efforts to cure their illness are suspended?

One of the most universal fears is dying alone or being emotionally abandoned. Whether from a feeling of helplessness or aversion, caregivers may spend less time with someone who is dying or neglect to offer simple human comfort, like holding someone's hand or sitting with them for a moment. Dying patients who sense reluctance and avoidance feel abandoned and rejected. The cloud of imminent death casts a shadow of abandonment at a time when a person needs to feel connected and loved.

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Was looking through different crazes of different decades, and came upon the loveable Smurfs!

Who Likes the Smurfs? 

Me Do:

And trying to decide today,  if I'm Brainy: 

OR

Grouchy: 

I love the smurf song....lol 

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• Do the actors on Unsolved Mysteries ever get arrested because they look just like the criminal they are playing?
  


• Do bald people get dandruff?
  


• Why doesn't baking soda freeze?
  


• What if you were to ask a genie to grant you more than three wishes for one of you wishes?
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• f you made biscuits with chocolate milk instead of regular milk, would they taste chocolaty?
  


• If you rented a movie and were late returning it and then you died would someone you knew or a family member have to pay the late fee?
  


• Can a person with no ears wear glasses?
  


• Do the actors in the re-enactments on Americas most wanted, ever get arrested (because they were seen on TV portraying the criminal)?
  


• Are people who are allergic to nuts allergic to coconuts too?
  


• How come French fries are not considered vegetables, since they are just deep fried potatoes?
  


• Why is it that when adults have multiple personalities it's schizophrenia, but when a child has imaginary friends it's cute?
  


• Do they have burglar alarms at Christian bookstores?
  


• Why do bullies always ask "what’s your problem" when they're obviously not going to solve it?
  


• Do stairs go up or down?
  

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I Reckon you'd be better off with the Crazy Calvinist for Prez!

(see what a gorgeous hunk this Botexed guy Kerry is tho, at bottom of this blag.. now don't swoon gels, I know tis hard, but try not to!!)

JOHN KERRY's RESUME

Crazy Calvinist's Resume

John Kerry





Education

College



I graduated from Yale University with a low C average.



Unlike my counterpart George Bush, I have no higher education and did not get admitted to Harvard nor graduate with an MBA.



Experience

Law Enforcement



I voted to cut every law enforcement, CIA and defense bill in my career as a US Senator.



I ordered Boston to remove a fire hydrant in front of my mansion, thereby endangering my neighbors in the event of fire.



Military



I used three minor injuries to get an early discharge from the military and service in Vietnam.



I then returned to the US, joined Jane Fonda in protesting the war, and insulted returning Vietnam vets, claiming they committed atrocities and were baby killers.



I threw my medals, ribbons, or something away in protest.



Or did I?



My first book "Vietnam Veterans Against the War: The New Soldier" shows how I truly feel about the military.

Crazy Calvinist: Education:

Finished at nine. So to be B.O.B. despite that, must make me a genius?

Unlike Kerry or Bush, (Monsoiurs) I have no higher education or lower education, didn't get admitted to Harvard either, but did get admitted to umpteen psychiactric hospitals!#

Crazy Calvinist's Experience

Yes.

I voted to take over the asylum and to overthrow the British Queen.

I ordered, dad to NOT use the chip pan to fry my chips, and to NOT endanger my neighbour lives.

Crazy Calvinist's Military

I have war wounds. (am a real heroine, if ever there was one!)

I thought Tom Cruise was awefully cute in ÿ¿A Few Good Menÿ¿

I once stomped on my older brothers toy soldier.

Past Work Experience

I spent several years as Lt. Governor of Mass. to Michael Dukakis.

Past Work Experience

I spent years learning how to be a professional crazy, in the knowledge this would hold me in good stead for running a country as big and bootiful as America!

I ran for U.S. Congress and have been there ever since.



I have no real world experience except marrying rich women and running HJ Heinz vicariously through my wife Teresa.



Accomplishments as US Senator



I set the record for the most liberal voting record, exceeding even Ted Kennedy and Hillary Clinton.



I have consistently failed to support our military and CIA by voting against budgets, thus gutting our country's ability to defend itself.

Crazy Calvinist's Accomplishments as a crazy

I ran for a bus and are still recovering

I have loads of experiences. Just none I care to talk about.

Crazy Calvinist's Accomplishments:

Give me ten years, I'll think of something! Am not Brain of Britain you know!

I have consistently been unsuccessful in evey attempt to be normal!

In my career as a US Senator, I have voted to

cut a combined $19 BILLION dollars from our intelligence gathering capabilities. Most of which was after Al Qaeda introduced themselves in the mid 90's.



Although I voted for the Iraq War, now I am against it and refuse to admit that I voted for it.



I voted for every liberal piece of legislation.



I have no plan to help this country, but I intend to raise taxes significantly if I am elected.



My wealth so far exceeds that of my counterpart, George Bush, that he will never catch up.

Crazy Calvinist's Career

In my career.. well I ain't had a career yetbut after I done' 4 years as U.S.

prez, will have something interesting to put on my resume then!

AIN'T HE A DREAMBOAT???

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A metaphorical example:

We all know I like dogs, right?   Yorkies are my top of the list in looks,  and  for bare faced cheek too:  Now I am sure going on my past experience with dogs,  the Bush resemblance one,   would be much easier to handle and get along with.  But the Kerry  resemblance one,   he'd get a home with me, and be soo well loved.  Because he looks nice,  would be bold,  and he fits my bill of what  dog should appear like.  

So:  John Kerry:  

George Dubya.

I guess I see this as the difference, but only in how they come over presentation wise,  between Bush and Kerry.  But that doesn't mean I think Kerry is a better politician,  just that  folks  almost all folks,  are swayed a lot by what they see,  as in impressions etc.   But also,  maybe cos I am so pig ignorant abouto anyting Kerery holds to politically,   I have nothing  to make me feel any bias to him,  apart from the way he presented himself and came over.  But  are horrendously ignorant of politics,  and wouldn't   say he's the best man for the job or anything like that.    Hope that makes sense,  and unless I knew anything politically about one candidate or the other,  wouldn't pass an opinion,  as it woldn't be fair.  And not  meaning to offend any americans,  when you're the ones who has to live there.

I would put Tony Blair on a slow boat to China!  And believe me, in 1997  when he became British Prime minister, he also "looked"  the best man for the job.   And have since seen the real Tony Blair.  So believe me,  I know,  looks don't mean a thing.
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Be not Afraid!

am more afraid of my own heart than of the pope and all his cardinals. I have within me the great pope, Self.
Martin Luther

That isn't the quote I was looking for,  it was one about the biggest devil being  within us...  as in  what tempts us.

Fear should not be the lot of a Christian.   Yet,  sometimes,  it seems to enshroud you and block out everything  vaguely good.  Fear of everything.   God, man,   fear of  your own  failings and fear of what else can happen in this life.,he

When it becomes the driving force,   who can stand?   Fear is a habit,  a habit learned.  Of people,  of everything in all kinds of manners of things.  Fear of bad cycles to keep on turning in every sphere of life.   Nothing  will change, or will it?  Fear  of  yourself is the hardest  thing to handle.   Calvin said that  we need a rigsht knowledge of God AND ourselves  Which is true.   When you have  the right image of God, you become fearful of who you are,  and knowing. what  your natural bent to anything  will lead you.   I dislike being vulnerable.  Then any Tom, Dick or Harriet can come along and use whatever  it was that made you so,  when they  want to whack you over the head with it, and cause maximal damage with it.    When trust is betrayed  in that happening, its a double blow.   I had this happen in the online world less than two years ago.   The scars are still there, and tho they may have been angry  and had cause to be,   how often before the same c les repeats.  And I seem to be in a position,  now,   where struggling to stay alive and hold onto believing Romans 8:28  when I  may feel pushed into making myself  vulnerable again,  with  my closest personal friend,  who also happens to be my pastor.   I see in him,  no reasons for alarm bells to ring,  and unsually with the male species have let the guard down which is almost always there.  If you don't let anyone close,  then they can't hurt you right?   Fear!!!  

And I wrote him last nite, after  discussing the prospect Biblical councelling   and telling him no way hose,  out of fear Again!!    And know I was open and honest in  some of the things that seem to be a forever ongoing struggle.    And know the reasons too,   which goes back to Calvin about knowing ourselves rightly.   And now  at the time of writing being exhausted,  are too fearful to look to see what I said.  

And yet,  the words which first started to break the chains,  was this from 2 Tim.⁷for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.

So,  how can fear be the ruling factor.  As I believe that with my whole heart.   Fear has its own particular chains.   Sometimes,  when you love someonenit seems easier to drive them away,   rather than risk them get up and go of their  own free will,  then   it was on your terms.    And that leads to hurt not just for you but to whoever too.

Fear in the whole of the above blag,  is  something to find freedom from.  If you don't,  you will cower beneath it.  Not sure of God,  and terrified of man.    And sometimes,  when you look to God for  consolation,  and yet end up  getting another flogging,   and   your teeth are broken  no smashed, by eating the gravel that seems to have been ones lot since the year x.    He can seem a hard task master.    Yet,  the fear that can enslave,  and drive us,  and stop us enjoying the  glorious free love of God,   doesn't have to be all there is.  As that verse from 2 Tim says so clearly.   And have broken some of the chains,  yet,  sometimes still feel threatened to drown under it.  God says Do not be afraid,  be strong, be of good courage.    That's the road to walk,   and  the one I'm aiming for.   For fear will make it seem,   that  nothing good can ever happen again,  cos  the worst already has,    and that nothing can make it better from  it happening.   But Jesus said,  He has over come the world,   and we can too,  I just need to find the key from God which will scourge this fear right outta here, and leave ONLY freedom

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