Showing posts with label depression. Show all posts
Showing posts with label depression. Show all posts

When Tragedies Strikes

Ellen J. Barrier
Author/Spirituality Counselor

In times of tragedies, and loss of loved ones, we seek for answers and for strength to deal with the pain that causes discomfort. We know that within our souls, only our creator can comfort us, and give the needed strength within us, to enable us to rise up! And deal with the situation that we have encountered, victoriously. Many ask, Why?







Each individual have to find the courage and strength to continue to live their lives at their own pace. Not everyone deal with tragedies and losses the same as others. Some people need a longer time and a slower pace. 


Scripture:

Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.  Ephesians 6:10, 12

God holds accountable those who inflict pain and cause the death of another individual without justifiable cause such as in the case of self-defense, or to save another individual’s life. He will not allow such individual to go unpunished by his own judgment and time.

He also, will judge those in leadership positions who are using politics and passing laws and are using their influences that are not helping to better the nations, but are rather destroying its people and separating them.

When a tragedy happen, each one of us should ask ourselves, what can I do to make this world safer?
As a parent, we should ask, am I being the parent that I need to be?

Am I living the example for my children that will help them to be respectful to others and to value the life of others?

We live in a society that is addicted to violence. It is up to us to teach our children, and other children not to commit wrongful acts. It is time for all parents to work together, with teachers, and with other leadership individuals, to help our young people avoid violence.

 A young person should be able to have the knowledge to make a righteous decision, about what they view. A song, or a movie, or book that portrays a violent act, is no cause for anyone to commit those acts upon another individual. Acting is what it is! It is not real! The people are entertainers, who are paid to do their job. They don’t commit the acts of the individuals they are portraying.

Case in Point:
The Bible is filled with violent acts committed by young and old. Those things were recorded for our learning, for the purpose that we shouldn't commit them. And to know that those things displeases God, and to expect his punishment.


Title: "How to Trust God When All Other Resources Have Failed"
ISBN: 978-0-9794043-0-6
Copyright© 1994
Authors: George C. Barrier Sr., & Ellen J. Barrier

Barrier's Books & Associates
Book Store (click on the button to buy the book) or on the link to visit the website
http://barriersbooks.com/musicstore.html 

The Danger in Holding a Grudge


Ellen J. Barrier/
Author/Spirituality Counselor

The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong. ~ Mahatma Gandhi
FinestQuotes.com 

Grudge  ___ a feeling of deep-seated resentment or ill will; syn. see malice
Malice ___  desire to see another suffer:  to cause pain, injury, or distress to another. 2: intent to commit an unlawful act or cause harm without legal justification or excuse.
(Webster’s New Collegiate Dictionary)
                                                                                                                     


Scriptures:
Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice: And be ye kind one to another,  tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s  sake hath forgiven you. Ephesians  4:31, 32 (K.J.V)
                                           
Having viewed all these things regarding the term used for the definition of malice, and the instructions given by the forefathers of the Word of God, who taught the people, who came before us, have left the same instructions for us to pass on to our generation and those to come –  I have concluded these feelings of my thoughts on malice:

 Holding a grudge, is malice, it weakens an individual, and disallows room to forgive.  It preys on the mind of such and individual and grows as a terminal disease, until it consumes that individual’s entire body, mind and soul.  The individual is unable to think soberly because they are consumed with bitterness, anger, wrath, and evil thoughts of plans to destroy someone else.

Such people will hold a grudge against their very own flesh and blood.  There are reports of some family members who harmed others due to a grudge they had against them. I know of one particular case of some family friends. This couple ‘married out of their own race’ and the mother of the bride, didn’t approve of their marriage.  And to pay her daughter back, she never visited this couple, and didn’t accept their children as her grandchildren.  This is a grudge that hurt and destroys family relationship.

The spirit of malice is demonic, it brings in other spirits and dwell within an individual - taking over in the form of multiple personalities. They weigh down such individual, and can cause depression and stress, leaving the human tired and worn-out with  serious mental and health problems.

Recommend  "How to Trust God When all Other Resources Have Failed"
Chapter 14: The Existence of Demonic Spirits Today


"How To Trust God When All Other Resources Have Failed" Rating: *****

ISBN: 978-0-9794043-0-6
Copyright© 1994
Authors: George C. Barrier Sr., & Ellen J. Barrier
Barrier's Books & Associates
Book Store 


Join us on this page

Alcohol & Drugs Usage Related Problems

 Weapons of Warfare: Ellen J. Barrier                          



Audio:
Teaching on Stress related Illness & Problems
Available on Cd.
Price: $9.45
Payment Method:
Check, Money Order, Pay Pal


Barrier's Books & Associates
P.O. Box 12269
Wichita, Kansas 67277-2269
http://barriersbooks.com/

               Alcohol & Drugs Usage


When the usage of alcohol and drugs become an addiction, they destroy the users and others. This is the cause of many accidents that kills and injury others, far too often. Weapons of warfare, is available to help those who are dealing with stressful situations in their lives, weather, it is alcohol, drugs, financial, health or other stress related issues.


Problems Caused by Alcohol & Drug Addiction:
                                        ISBN: 978-0-9794043-0-6
                                        Copyright© 1994                                                                                                
                                        
Book: "How To Trust God When All Other Resources Have Failed"


Authors: George C. Barrier Sr., &  Ellen J. Barrier
Price: $15.75
Book Description:  http://barriersbooks.com/bookstore.html

Order by Mail or Online. To order by Mail, send Check or Money Order.
 (allow 3 weeks for delivery) 


Barrier's Books & Associates
P.O. Box 12269
Wichita, Kansas 67277-2269

Inside The Book
Chapter 9
Life With Father (personal experience)


Problems:
*Spousal Abuse                                      
*Children Abuse
*Violent Behavior toward Others
*Mental Stress
*Unable to Make Rational Decisions
*Loss of Income
*Unable to Hold a Job
*Depression
*Poor Concentration
*Low Energy Level
*Feeling of Hopelessness
*Difficulty Sleeping
*Restlessness
*Trouble Sleeping
*Indigestion
*Frequent Headaches
*Worrying
*Irritability
*Fear for No Reason
*Pounding Heart
*Can’t Handle Stressful Situations


Drugs and Guns Were Found in the Home of a First Grade Student who murdered his Classmate.


The above incident was reported on March 2, 2000. According to a newspaper article, a first grader, took a .32-caliber semiautomatic pistol, from home to school and shot and killed a female classmate.

The boy was said, to have been living with his uncle in a home, where he was surrounded by drugs and guns daily and lots of visitors. His mother reportedly, left the first grader and an 8-year-old child with their uncle, one week prior to the killing of his female classmate. His father reportedly, was in jail at the time of the incident.

Weapons of Warfare  by-Ellen J. Barrier ®2007
This is a spiritual teaching on how to deal with spiritual warefare, such as the things listed above.
Scriptures are given for guidance and strength. Price of album: $9.45
Payment Method:
Paypal, check or money order
Barrier's Books & Assoc.
P.O. Box 12269
Wichita, KS 67277-2269

https://www.facebook.com/BarriersHealthandFitnessMall