We asked you to share a time when you were "hanging by a thread" and how God helped you through, and there were so many wonderful responses that we wanted to give you a chance to be able to look at them in a time of need or reflection to see how God still speaks and moves through those who follow him. If you would like to share your story, feel free to post it to our
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Lawrence - my time was 6 months ago I had everything going for me a great job a great place to live everything seemed perfect but as happy I was it quickly faded away in a matter of weeks.I lost my job my place and friends.I had nobody I was alone spent weeks in a hotel seeking & searching for answers I was blaming God I thought it was his fault.which I knew it wasn't but I had no one else to blame at the time.that went on for about a month .then one day god opened my eyes the tears went away and for the first I was happy again he showed me a place in the paper it was a job fair at a casino working in a restaurant I thought this is what God wants me to do I went down there and got hired within a couple of days working at Newcastle gaming center at Stone House Pizzeria I was so excited for the first time I wasn't blaming God but giving God all the glory and praise. I have been working for 5 months and I thank god everyday for letting me go through that storm cause I learned from it.I hope this inspires other people not to give up but keep pressing forward cause has something bigger and better for you just wait on him and he will show you the way.
Josh - This is actually quite recent. There are many times in my life when i feel completely alone, like the most peple see when i walk by is just a guy who everyone calls "elmo." It's a great nicname but it's like thats alll peolpe notice of me, without that i'm just invisible. i would attempt to talk to my friends when i'm hurting but they always seemed as if they weren't availible, i got realy made at God for a short time wondering why i didn't have anyone i could talk to, anyone on earth at least. So my relationship with Him struggled greatly, but life returned to normal for a while, but then the lonliness and some of lifes struggles hit again, aand all i wanted was someone i could talk to but again it seemed as if no one cared. Until one day i just got off work, i had just cried out to God, and someone whom i would never had expected came up and just asked what's wrong, and they listened. I knew God sent this person my way, my plan had been to leave immediatly after i got off work but i sat down for a moment instead, in a place where i never sit down, but God knew that someone who does truly care was headed that way. After we talked i talked to God and asked for forgivness in not trusting Him i know now that he will ALWAYS send someone my way when i need it and He will ALWAYS be there for me.
Marleen - Sorry for the length.... My husband was in Bible College and our children were ages 6, 4, 2, and 1. We had run out of food on Sunday morning and were not going to have any money until Monday morning. We had no canned goods, no flour, no milk, nothing. For lunch on Sunday the kids all had one piece of bread with jelly on it and Gary and I ate empty ice cream cones. We went to church that night and when we came out to get in the car and go home, someone had put 2 sacks of groceries in there. There was JUST enough for me to make spaghetti for supper that night and to have cereal for breakfast the next morning. I got paid for babysitting Monday morning and was then able to go to the store. We had not told anyone about our situation but God did and it REALLY helped us to know that God was in control and cared about us.
Mackenzie - Our son was hospitalized and diagnosed with Nephrotic Syndrome. We had to accept the fact that our son is not ours, he is the Lords and as much as we loved him, God loves him even more! Surrendering our son to Lord's will was difficult, but the best decision we have ever made! We learned to completely rely on and can truly say I have trusted God with all that I am. His case constantly defies the odds, only by the grace of God! Today, not quite a year later, our son is in remission!
Andrew - 14 years ago I decided there was no God. At that moment I was moved to a new position within my company. I was put right next to this woman overflowing for Christ! He took me to a level of faith I did not know, ever in my life. He used this woman to bring me back. She exposed a lot of wrong in my life. Three week later I married my girl friend and she made sure it was all paid for. On our wedding day I had to drive a car with no A/C. It was one of those 100 degree Sept. days. By faith I hit the dash and the A/C came on. Wow!
Then a few week later the doctor told my wife she could not have children. We were not happy with this so I began to pray for a son. Two months later we began Foster parenting
A boy and a girl. 13 months later My wife gives birth to A Boy!
We now have 7 children,% adopted and 2 By the grace of God!
People are in your lives for seasons. I haven't seen this woman in 10 years.
Darla - November 15, 2007 my best friend, my husband passed away suddenly, his last words were "I love you more than words could tell" One last sweet kiss and he was gone. He died in my arms. Looking back I see many ways that God was preparing us for this for a long time before we even found out about the atrial fibulation. Things that we never had a second thought about, we were just living our lives and planning for the future we were going to share together. So many things that I never realized the significance of until after Rod died. We had picked out an apartment in a very nice complex where we felt we could really feel at home. Only 5 months before we had purchased life insurance, and bought a newer more dependable vehicle. The week before I was offered a full time position at my job. Looking back, I now see how God was putting things in place so I would be taken care of. God didn't stop there, he put so many people in my life that would care for me, and pray for me and my kids.
Before all this happened I had actually thought that if anything ever happened to Rod, I would probably drop out of church. But when Rod was called home, it was then I realized just how much I needed God, and how much he really does care for me. I couldn't have made it thru the last months without him. It was like I crawled up into his lap like a scared little kid and he just wrapped his arms around me and held me in his safety and love. That is right where I belong. God has continued to provide in so many different ways. Countless times we received funds from different sources. Encouragement in many different forms. God has also brought many new friends into my life. He led me to places where I could get the support of others who understand what it is like to loose a husband or wife. God has definitely been good to me.
I have been thru so many struggles, but God has carried me thru all of them. Sometimes I would say "I know God isn't going to give me more than I can handle, but sometimes I just wish he didn't trust me so much." But as I said God has carried me thru all of them, and my faith is so much stronger now because of them. I have found that I can do m any things that I never thought I could do. Silly things like driving on the interstate to more major things like fighting the insurance company. God guided me and now I am so much stronger because of going thru these things. I guess there is something to the thought that going thru fire refines us.
I will always miss Rod, always. I will always love him, that love will never die or fade, but I guess one way to describe it is it has entered a new phase. As much as I miss him, there is no way I could ever wish him away from heaven . I know he is experiencing wonders and joys I could never even begin to imagine, The verse I clinged to especially in the early months was 1 Corinthians 2:9, No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love him. Rod loved the Lord with all his heart, and he is now enjoying all these wonders. How could I ever wish him away from that? I do have peace because I know he is in Heaven. He has no more worries of suffering. I know someday I will see him again.
God has also blessed me by bringing a very special man into my life, a man who loves me just as I am. He understands that Rod will always be a part of my life, and I will always love Rod.. I love Ron too, I love him completely, and that love continues to grow. I am so blessed to have found love again.
My life is nothing like I had imagined it would be just 3 years ago. So many things have changed, so many dreams and plans were torn away. But God has been there thru it all. He will continue to be there , no matter what life may bring I know I can count on God, he will never ever let me down. Life goes on, not always in the way we planned but it does go on.
Aimee - it was about four years ago i had lost all hope in god mainly because my parents never got along and fought every night so i prayed and prayed again and then my mom and dad seperated and it effected me alot and then everything just started turning around and my .mom and dad found different spouses who are happy with each other and im slowy healing still got some wounds though from its just it seems like your mom and dad should stick it out and try to work it out
Tyler - The first couple of years of college was hard for me. I moved from Texas to Stillwater, OK... to a place where I didn't know anybody, no church, etc. Without the support system I had at home I slowly got to a low-spot in my life spiritually which effected the rest of my life. I wasn't happy, grades weren't all that well, I wasn't really committed to the church I was attending, etc. Things finally came to a head at the end of sophmore year, my girlfriend and i broke up, my parents pulled my funding for school, I made straight "D"s, I didn't have a job, no place to live, and no direction. God allowed me to get to a place that I could no longer go anywhere on my own but HAD to rely on Him. I remember spending a lot of time on my knees in tears... but I realized that I made so many decisions without Him so I let go and told him to lead me. Shortly there after I found a really cheap place to live, got a job working on the assembly line at Mercruiser and God began to prove that he was always there working, even if I didn't see Him.
I took a year off from school, became committed to my church, began serving more often. I went back to school, changed my major, God used my position at Mercruiser to give me other job opportunities that I would have otherwise never had. Its been 5 years since that all happened but God used all of that to get me where I am now. I have a great job, in a different company but a direct result of my time at Mercruiser, an amazing church, etc. While I never completely lost my faith I never truly understood what it meant to lean on God for strength and direction. While in other people's eyes my journey may not seem all that rough, it was a diffcult path for me.
(This has been extremely awesome... sometimes we can forget what all God has done for us... this has been almost like a mini-revival for me this morning. Thank you.)
Jonathan - Same way with me and my mom and dad. But I also did something too myself that i never did b4 I cut my face up but it seemed like I was fighting with the devil abd trying not too get him too make me do that but he won. But I also Prayed alot and listen too alot of christian music and that helped me calm down and now I am saved again Thank God for always being their for me and for everyone else we all Love U
Kayla - My time would be right now. A few weeks ago, I was blindsided by the news that the school I have been teaching at for three years would not be renewing my contract. I was devastated - especially when I was first told that I needed to make some serious changes in order to stay, but then was told the next day that there was no chance of staying. I ruined several pairs of contacts during those days. I couldn't bear the thought of leaving my students and coworkers, whom I love so much and can't imagine not seeing every day (sometimes, I still can't bear that). I've had my moments of hopelessness, wondering if I'm really cut out for teaching - and then trying to remind myself that teaching is my spiritual gift. As I approach the last 1 1/2 weeks of school, I'm getting more and more depressed about leaving. However, in the midst of all of this, my husband has given me tremendous strength. He has repeatedly reminded of God's promises: that God is in control, and that God will work all things for good. He's been helping me each day as I've searched for and applied for jobs, as I've enrolled in a masters program, and as I've struggled with feelings of anger and bitterness. So, at this moment, I'm still waiting for God to help me through - but I know He will. These last eight days of school will be very hard, and job searching is very stressful. But, thanks to the reminders from those around me who love me and love God, the thread I'm hanging on to is the thread He weaves through the tapestries of our lives - one of hope, love, and faith.
Sindy - My biggest rescue happened about 7 years ago. I had gotten pregnant with my forth child in 6 years so I quit my job. I had been working for a mutual fund company for 5 years and was making a decent pay. My husband had a pretty good job and even with the loss of my income we were doing ok. I had been home with my kids for about a year and a half when my husband lost his job. He tried several things to earn an income but it just wasn't bringing in enough. So I decided to go back to work. I couldn't find a job that made more than minimum wage and we just weren't making enough. We received a letter in the mail that the bank was going to foreclose on our home. I was in a panic. My husband and I weighed all our options and decided to file Chapter 13 bankruptcy. This would allow us to keep our house and pay down our dept over time. The problem was that we still didn't make enough money to be able to make the payments. A friend recommended a job so I sent in my resume. I called and left a message every 2 to 3 days for two weeks with no response. The deadline for foreclosure was one week away. I finally called and talked to somebody who said my resume was lost. I resent it immediately. This was on a Friday. They called on Monday and wanted an interview on Tuesday. I went on the interview and they said they wanted me to start training on Wednesday. The job I was hired to do paid more than my job at the other mutual fund company. We were able to keep our house and successfully pay off our debt. Yay God. His timing is impeccable.
Coleen - Mine is the story of my life. I was sexually molested as a child by someone in my family several times. Not only did this happen to me, but many other women in my family. For many years I was very depressed and insecue because of this. I would constantly cry myself to sleep. Well on January 23rd i was attending the awakening and reformation tour and that night Eddie James was performing. He had brought some people to tell what God had done in their lives, and many of them had stories similar to mine. That night i was prayed for and released from the pain i have been feeling my entire life. God saved me when my thread was at it's breaking point. I am free from depression, and i can only look forward to my bright future in God.
Lorena - that time would be when I was out in the world full blast and I felt like I had nothing left to lose then He came to me and showed me my three children and how badly they were hurting cause I was no where around God picked me up and carried me until I was able to carry myself life is to short to waste on drugs and alcohol there is a better way to overcome and that is through Christ who strengthens me everyday
Christina - I was going through a rebellious stage in my life, and He had the grace and mercy to send wonderful believers to call me out, and remind me how I should be living. Since then, He's blessed me with a wonderful God-loving husband, and 3 beautiful children!
Julie - I am a 36 yr. old mom of 4 beautiful children. In November 2009, I was referred to a cancer doctor because of chronic elevation of White Blood cells. The doctor told me that she feared the worst. I have always taught our children to trust and believe in God for everything because with God, ALL things are possible. At this point in time though, fear kicked in of leaving my children behind and I felt so alone like God had forgotten me. I had cried for 4 days straight and had not slept. Our 4 yr old son asked me to lay down beside him one morning and said, "Mommy, why are you crying?" then he wrapped his arms around me and said, "Mommy, I will pray for you" He prayed the sweetest prayer of, "God is Great, God is Good, make my mommy not cry and feel better again" I fell asleep in his arms and began to dream. In my dream, I saw two huge hands and a loud voice that said, "Why do you teach your children that I am able to do anything if you do not believe yourself? BE STILL and know that I am GOD, the one that created you!! The hands stretched out and the voice then said, climb in my hands and sleep. Rest in knowing that I am carrying your load for you." I then slept for about 2 hours in my sons arms. When I woke up, my son looked at me and said, "See mommy, God can do anything!" Two weeks later it was confirmed that I had NO cancer. I learned that I am safe in God's arms and seeing the faith my son had in God renewed my faith again. Our God is an AWESOME GOD!!
Angela - There was a time that I didnt think things could get any worse for my family so we started going to church! We had gone to church a couple weeks and the pastor prayed with us and everything looked like it was working out! Then one day out of the blue we were told that GOD has a plan for you, he will bring you to his level! That lifted us so high just knowing that GOD hadnt gave up on us even when we gave up on him and thought he didnt care!
Josiah - God has helped me so many times that I cant even choose one to write...But its not only the bog things in my life that he helps me through, he encourages me through the daily small struggles I go through in this life.
Jessica - I was "fired" from my job..didnt know what to do, my husband suggested I go with my grandma to word explosion..I love victory and agreed, well while there God told me to sign up for school that started the following week...I thought thats nuts I dont have the money, but ok God...Well the last night of Word Explosion I got a scholarship for school!!! Im loving every min of school, Ive learnd so much!
My God is bigger than any problem that my little mind can conceive!!!!
Leslie - My faith helped me through a very difficult time when my estranged father was diagnosed (and eventually passed) with bladder cancer. We hadn't talked in many years, and I was reluctant to open my heart to him because I had been hurt so many times before. I prayed about it alot and decided this was my only chance. We worked on our relationship, and I was as helpful as possible bringing by Ensure and ice cream to make him protien shakes because he was too weak for Chemo. We talked alot during the last few months, and i witnessed to him bedside when Hospice had become involved and we faced the end. I held his hand and, though I don't know if he understood (due to the drugs), I told him this was the time to be certain, to make things right between himself and God. I prayed with him the Lord's Prayer, and I cried. He passed a few days later. I am so glad that my faith brought me to that place, as I felt peace when he was gone. It still hurts, but I know I did all I could to help.
Heather - A few years ago, I felt like I was hanging by a frayed thread. My life had been going great! My kids' father & I were reconciling. I had just been hired for a job I had dreamed of for years, and even though it meant we had to move, it was great! The boys & I were excited. We had found a place to move into, and things were just about perfect! Two weeks before we were to move, while my youngest son was away at church camp, his beloved hound dog died. It was the first death that my kids had experienced, and it was very traumatic, especially for my oldest son who is autistic. Less than a week later, I got a phone call. The dream job? Vanished before my eyes. 17 of us new hires lost our new jobs before we even started, and I had already turned in my resignation at work. That evening, my boys' Dad asked me to go to dinner, just the 2 of us. I said I would take a rain check, thinking I should go ahead & keep packing, just in case I got called back for the dream job. I could tell that it made him sad, but he said he understood. Four short days later, I found him dead. The sudden realization of just how much I loved him hit hard. Then, his Mom told me that he had planned on asking me to marry him - that was why he wanted to have dinner out that night. My almost perfect life fell to shreds in less than 2 weeks. My children's Grandmother said things that were very hurtful to them as well as to me. For 6 full months, I barely functioned. I cried every at everything. Even sitting in church services, the tears would not stop. One Sunday morning, I decided I had had enough! I wanted my smile back, my joy back, my life back. I went up to the alter & poured my heart out to God, begging & pleading Him to release me from the guilt, anger, and pain that were drowning me. That day, God answered my prayers! He reminded Me everything was a part of His Master Plan, and had nothing to do with what I might or might not have done. Hallelujah! While I still have moments of sorrow, they swiftly fade. It's just so good to know that no matter what, God is in control.
Desiree - About 4 months ago, I was having a rough time with a relationship I had with a guy. I was trying to get out of that relationship because he wasn't helping me grow in my faith; as a matter of fact, he was pulling me away. No matter how much I liked him, I knew God was telling me it was time to come back to Him. I told the guy about this, but because he didn't feel the same way about God as I do, he didn't let me go; he held on. He'd call me, text me, message me on Facebook, complaining about the "bad" choice I was making. Despite how much he kept at it, I prayed constantly because I knew that God was going to show me a way out. I waited patiently for God's answer; the wait lasted about 5 months. When He told me what He wanted me to do, I didn't hesitate: God gave me the strength to get out of that relationship, so I did. During that struggle, despite the storm that seemed to rage for months without stopping, and despite how weak and powerless I felt, God pulled me out of rock bottom and brought me closer to Him. What an amazing God we serve!
Rochelle - Well my uncle died in 2001 and that summer I went to church camp and one night I went outside and prayed and prayed well all of a sunnded a big burst of wind and I felt a hand on my shoulder!! Well after that I knew god was with me and he is always around! That week was the when I needed the lord the most and he was there and ever since my faith has been more trust worthy and better!!!thank you lord
Carrie - I believed in God all my life. I knew Jesus died on the cross for me. But I didn't have a personal relationship with Him. I was an alcoholic at only 22 years old. I was lonely. I filled that void with a "boyfriend" that I thought I was in love with. After a few months with him, I got pregnant. He asked for an abortion. He cheated on me. He left me pregnant and alone. The family I was living with was about to lose their house. I didn't have a job, or a car. I had no where to turn. I moved back to my home state, back with my parents. God found me. I know I didn't find Him because I wasn't looking. He gave me hope, peace, joy, encouragement, love. I have been sober for almost 2 years. Haven't touched any drugs. I am a wonderful mother to my daughter. I am saved. I have a fire burning for the Lord, and share His Word as much as I can. I was pretty close to the bottom of the well, and no where to turn but up. He rescued me, and I praise Him, and thank Him daily for what He has done for me.
Lorna - My whole life I said I was a christian but really didnt ever pray or read my bible and I never really knew God. I got married young and I have 2 AMAZING kids and a great husband but with all of that I lost alot of my friends I felt like I had no one and my relationship with my extended family was falling apart since my dad died when I was 15 and my parents were divorced. I really thought If I died the only person who would care would be my husband and my mom I began abusing RX drugs and cutting my self and I was really depressed. 5 months ago I couldnt handle it anymore I broke down in tears lefted my hands and asked God to take over my life got much better very quickly. About a month ago my 2year old son and i were comming back from OKC and the winds were high and i was in a construction zone and i blew off the road and couldnt get back on. I over corrected and flipped my Van twice my son and I crawled outta the van as it lay upside down on I40 the ppl behind me were 2 nursed and a paramedic all on their way home from work. we were taken to the hospital and released 4 hours later my son only had a busted lip. They told me there is NO way we shoulda survived the wreck much less walked away with no injuries. And I really believe God held us safe . Crazy miricals happen just after 5 months of giving your self to God!
Susan - A few years ago my husband and I were separated. It was up to me to raise three children and run two businesses. I was at my lowest point during a church service when Jesus showed me I was not alone. He prompted one of our worship team members to sing a song that no one knew; a song so personal and directed to me letting me know I was very taken care of by the Holy Spirit and all would be well! I was rescued knowing He cared for me enough to speak when I needed it most. Later, the singer told me that she saw a vision of those words reading across the ceiling of our church like a digital billboard! How amazing God is!
Elijah - Well i cant think of all the times he has helped me!! because there is so many! I remember one time a couple years ago I was getting bored with church i wasn't feeling anything!! I prayed about it and a few weeks later i went to a youth retreat about Staying in Christ and i was amazed!!
Bailey - well about a year and a hlaf ago i had gotten into some like emotional trouble and then started hanging out with bad ppl people i was hanging out with werent good pl at all well i was going down the path to hell but i met a few good people and got babtized a couple months later and since tehn i have stayed away from those ppl and realized i was making the trip to hell now im tking the path towards eternity with christ!!!!!
Dyllan - the time God has helped me the most was when i was losing my grandfather who was more like a father to me than anything and he was slowly getting worse and he just had to set there and suffer and it was getting harder and harder to see him like that so i had to ask God to give me the strength to make my Grandfathers last time the best i could with him and the lord came over me while i was in a prayer over my grandpa praying that the lord would fix his pain and his suffering while he was in the hospital while 2 other pastors had prayed for the same he had not gotten better then when i prayed over him he got better and got to come home then 4 months later he was down again and i started my prayers again helping him the best i could and one night after he hadnt really been talking to anyone he looked me straight in the eye's and asked me to ask God to open the door to heaven for him so i done as he requested and later that night he slowly started to fade to be with God and at 10:20 the next morning my Grandpa had passed away, thats one time when God helped me but along with the loss came the mourning and i felt like i was " Hanging On By A Thread " God told me to my heart to cheer up hes happier and not suffering any more and then the funeral day came and i was really haning on by a thread there as i was a pall bearer and God gave me the strength to do what i wanted and needed to do God is soo awesome and he can do wonders God is Great God Bless The Hous Fm
Teresa - One particular time is when it seemed everything was going wrong with my relationship with my husband. We were just like two people co-existing in the same house. He was never around and when he was there, it was just his physical being, not his body & soul. I was at the end of my rope and it was just about as frayed as it could get and I had been praying, and knew that my husband and I needed to have a talk, (which he doesn't do much of), anyway, I needed to let him know how I felt and how our relationship was affecting our children, so I prayed that God would send the words that needed to be said, and that the Holy Spirit would deliver those words right out of my mouth and not let anything get in the way. I picked my husband up and went for a drive and found a place to stop and talk and did not have a clue what else to say, but I trusted in God and the words did come, right out of my mouth, It was my voice I was hearing, but I knew it was Gods words that we were both listening to. We are still together, and I still ask for and rely upon Gods support and guidance. That is something I will never forget, it was just nothing less than amazing! ~Teresa
Hannah - ok, like two or three wednesdays ago, i went to church with my best friend, and that night i felt God tugging at my heart, and that night i was saved, i had always thought i was aved before that night, because at my old church in Stillwater they said that if you say 'I know John 3:16,' then you're saved, and right know i know i am realy truly saved in the Blood of Jesus Christ
Timothy - it wa back o march 11th 1999 andi had a 6 by-pass open heart surgey almost all my arttares whre 80 to 100per cent blocked and 1 was only 60 percentblocked i thought i was a gonner but i was hanging on by a thared god is great and the house rocks
Aimee - When I was in the Army, I was falsely accused of theft and writing a check that belonged to another person. I was just a kid out of high school and had no real experience with the world to say the least. Despite protesting my innocence, I was still treated as a criminal and was processed for an Article 15, the military's version of court.
I was so overwhelmed and afraid, it got to the point that I didn't know what else to do but pray, have faith that the truth would come to light, and I would be cleared of any wrongdoing. I held onto that faith like I needed it to breathe. When the charges were dropped, I KNEW without a shadow of a doubt that my God, my Jesus, had stepped in for me, forever sealing my faith in Him.
Carolyn - money is strechted thin at my house, being on disability. I did not know how I was going to make it through the month of may. just in time my parents inheirited some money. mom paid off my car loan. a blessing from God at the right timing!
Amanda - Wow... I'll be brief :) I married very young (just turned 18) and I only knew my partner 3 months before I got married. We've been married for 6 1/2 yrs now and have a wonderful 3 yr old son. But last year was horrible. Our marriage was falling apart. We fought constantly we both were miserable. I took our son and left. I prayed and cried at the alter asking for answers. To make a long story short, we went to counseling and are now happier than ever! Praise be to God that everything is great now. I don't know what changed..... but I know that God healed our marriage. :)
Zach - Last fall I started going to church again after not attending for about 7 years. I knew all the things I was supposed to say, but wasn't living the way I needed to at home. In March I was helping with a youth weekend when one of the adults, who also happened to be one my student's dad, said that he was glad that the youth had a role model at school to look up to. I realized that I couldn't be a role model if I was only living the Christian life in public. I had to live that life at home. After I turned things around and was dealing with some of the things that I struggled with, I hit a low point. I was reading a book and listening to The House when I thought I was going to give in to temptation. I said a hurried 5-second prayer for God to help me with the struggle. The song that was playing had just finished. The next song to come on was "Hanging by a Thread" by Letter Black (it really did, not just saying this to try to win). That helped me realize that even if I was at the end of my rope (or thread) God would never let me go and could pull me back to him.
