My name is Linda and I'm 32 years old and I have been suffering with a back injury for the past year. I have NO income. I was hurt on the job and everything is held up in the courts.
Because I am unable to work I can't get unemployment, but at the same time I have been denied SSI so that is going through the courts now also.
I have fallen through the cracks of the system because I was doing well for myself before the injury and I don't have any children. My father has been helping me out, he offered me an extended loan for my rent, but now he can't do anymore. He has been covering the rent for the past year, but since worker's comp has continue the hearing three times already my dad will be force to put me out in September. My father took me to court to be evicted on October 3, 2008. I was given 10 days to get out of my house.
I am still at home God willing, though my situation has not changed. God is faithful always even when people are are not. I attend a large church. I got a much smaller church to offer me $200 towards my rent, and an another church to offer a hundred, I was hoping my church would do the rest, but they did not. I have been going to my church for 12 years and have served in the ministry there for 10 and a half years. The past year and a half I have been unactive because of my injury. The strange thing is, I will continue to attend this church. Why? Because I not there to served the people, but to serve God.
My father's job is at risk at the Ford plant. Everything is always past due. My oven just blew out, so I won't be able to cook a turkey for the hoildays if i get one. But I am assured God will work everything out.
God has been watching over me and during the past 18 months He has not let my lights nor water to be cut off. I was able to get a membership at the YMCA, through people I have never met and I think God for them. Now i am able to do water arobic to help my back. That's has been a blessing. I total strange has been giving herbs and vitiamins to help my back heal. She has truely been an angel in this process. When I was able to go to the doctor that had me on so many drugs my body had started to reject all of it. By the time they got through I would throw up it I took an advil. My body is responding much better with natural treatment. Although treatment pain naturally can take longer, when you have suffer with pain 18 months the slightest inprovement even if for a little while is greatly appreciated.
To all of my brothers and sisters out there that are in need, just trust in Jesus Christ. Jesus never fails! I am hopeful because I know Jesus will come through. When troubles and trials come we become afraid, but we can't look at the things that is going on around us. Just look to Jesus, ask Him into your life as your personal savior and ask Him to forgive you for your sins. Place your life in His hands and rest in Him. Jesus will never leave you nor forsake you. Jesus will supply your needs. Just trust in him. Start getting involed with your local bible believing church. Please, please remember not to focus on the people. Christians are not perfect, just redeemed from their sins and forgiven. They will say and do the wrong things, thiss is something you can count on. However, we can also count on Jesus looking out for you. The more you trust Him, the more you will notice He will do. Serve God today! As we focus on the will of God for our lives and help others, God will see that our needs are met.
Everything we go through is for a reason. For me, I was starting a non-profit organization before my injury, but now I see other areas that my orgainzation will address to better service the community. If I had not gone through this situation, I would have no understanding of the need that is out there. Look at your situation and find ways to help others, let Jesus lead you. God Bless