Jess
This is for everyone who gives their time to help the people like me. I know that i was usually in a mess when ever on got on groundwire, but you were there to help me through it when i felt like no one else was. You also helped lead me to Christ. I was saved Monday night (April 4, 2011) at 1 in the morning. And you honestly saved my life. I had suicide sitting in the back of my mind for many months now, and that night, i was changed. Thank you for everything that you do! It really does help :)
Frank W. (volunteer coach)
There is one chat that definitely does stand out above all the rest...and I will never forget it.
It happened the very first evening I jumped onto the GW site as a coach. Not really knowing what to expect that night, I suddenly got connected with a young lady named Amy...affectionately known to me now in my heart and prayers as Amy from Australia. She was desperately reaching out to GW and crying out for help to fight the intense urges to go get drunk and high at a nearby party down the street. I could immediately see that others had already chatted with her, but I suddenly found myself engaged with her and the realities surrounding a dysfunctional family that hates the church and religion, an abusive alcoholic father who spends his income on booze, an emotionally unhealthy sister, and her own ongoing personal temptations and battles while trying to remain clean and sober from a powerful drug and alcohol addiction.
All this, thousands of miles away from the comfort and security of my own home, and she was only 15.
All this, at only 15...but what was even more engaging was the fact that she had already invited Christ into her heart and into the broken messed up world that surrounded her...what was even more amazing was the depth of her faith, strength, and courage already being exhibited as she fought to carry on with her own life while also taking on the responsibilities of caring for her family.
We chatted for about an hour. I did my best to encourage her in the Lord, to make sure she had the necessary local professional counselors and support involved in her life, to pray with her, and finally to offer any further assistance. But, throughout all of that, I did my best to tell her know how much her loving Heavenly Father really did love her. Then, as we closed, the reality of the situation really hit my heart. She thanked me and said, "I wish my own family would tell me that."
As I have already said, I will never forget that chat, and I have been forever changed. I remain in constant prayer for her and the church youth pastor involved in her life that she remain clean, sober, faithful, and strong in the Lord. I hope to be able to follow up with her one day, and to rejoice with her in the fulfillment of the dreams and hopes she carries in her heart of a better day. Let it be soon, Lord, I pray...for my Amy from Australia!!
Christina
I love the Groundwire spiritual coaches and how helpful they are. ·I’ve chatted with them about different things in my life. ·I feel as if I’m annoying them sometimes. ·One particular day when my internet connection kept timing out, I had to keep logging back on, but they were still there. ·The coaches are willing to help and they never give up on anyone. ·I also love the Bible verses they share. They are always relevant to what is going on in my life. ·I hope they all realize how important they are to us youth and how much of an impact they have on us. ·I thank you for all you do.
Tonya
As I sat in my living room one night struggling with the financial crisis that my husband and myself were in, I was wondering what we were going to do to keep our home and anything else for that matter! I didn't know where else to turn to I had no one I could talk to, my husband and I couldn't have a conversation because we were so stressed, I had been praying but I felt like God was not listenting I logged on to groundwire and meet someone that has been such a blessing to me. I was able to tell him everything that was going on with out having to hide anything and act as if nothing was wrong. We talked for about an hour and he reminded me of some of the things that God wants for us and he prayed with me and after we were done talking I felt such a sense of peace! I have begun (slowly) building a better relationship with God. Groundwire has been such a blessing to me!
Sharon
A brief background of my life is that I had been sexually assaulted 2 years ago, had an ex-boyfriend I was suing to get back money and property, a current boyfriend who was pushing me to get married as well as discipled, and conflict at work, not meeting goals and being accused of stealing. ·Through the partnership between Groundwire and Air1, I took a leap of faith and came onto Groundwire.net and spoke to several coaches over the course of time. ·I wanted truth, sound advice, hope and help. Your coaching staff did that. ·They kept by boat afloat. ·For an update, I’m attending Harvest Bible Chapel, meeting with a small group at church, dropped the lawsuit, dropped the boyfriend, have almost completed therapy for the assault, and the business team is getting better. ·I am definitely closer to God and I have learned so much about his plans for the future. ·I want to thank everyone at Groundwire for everything they do. ·Without you, one of God’s children might have been lost in the shuffle of life.
Mabel (volunteer coach)
"Dennis" had just lost his best friend in a car accident. I felt so blessed to be able to be online at the time and after talking about Jesus with him, I asked if he would be willing to give Jesus a chance. He had heard of Jesus before, but it was hard for him because of all the bad things that had happened to him. Wow, and the Holy Spirit was really working on his heart, he wanted to give Jesus a chance, and he typed out his heartfelt prayer to Jesus.
"dear jesus i want to understand you more and end this pain and suffering in my life i know that if i ask for your forgiveness you can help me and i want to see your love and your life in me and please....please let me get over the pain of my girl dumping me and help her sort out her life and pleas tell me freind i miss her and i cant wait to see her again someday Amen"
Jonathan
I gave my life to Jesus when I was 13, much of the five years after that were years filled with sin struggles that consumed much of my time and energy.Everyone else around me seemed to be walking in freedom, except me. It was difficult for me to feel like the only guy who couldn't find freedom. I questioned if I loved God enough or that if I was doing the right things. I questioned my ability to share Jesus with others. I began seeing myself as the problem, instead of viewing God as the solution.Thankfully, Dan connected with me and was able to speak life into my life when I could only hear the lies of the enemy. He encouraged me and instructed me as to how to respond to the adversity and struggles I'd been facing. Honestly, I don't remember every word of our conversation. I don't even remember what he prayed for me, but I do remember feeling loved and cared for. I remember Groundwire.net being a safe place, and that is what I was able to run into this strong-tower in my deepest place of need.I logged on and sought counsel. I shared with Dan the path that led me to this place of pain, and he encouraged me and loved me like Jesus would have in that place. Again, he spoke truth to the only place that could receive it. Because Groundwire.net provided a safe place for me to be vulnerable, I am experiencing freedom like never before.
Jax
I don't remember exactly when, but months ago I logged onto Groundwire for the first time. After that, I logged on almost every night and usually got a different person each time. I would tell them my story, but each time I talked I would add a little white lie in there somewhere. Then you guys would usually pray for me, which made me mad because I wanted to keep talking. This is hard to admit but in the end, I was nothing but a lying attention seeker. Yes, I was abused as a child. Yes, I used to cut. Those things were true. Having me log on every night became a hassle for everyone, so I said I was never coming on again. Yet I did months later. All of you have helped me so much. I didn't see it at the time, but you were all there to help. You all were so willing to pray for me. I was lost, until I found Groundwire. God has changed my heart and I wish I could explain it better, but I feel so much better about life, especially because you are all in it. You all are VERY much appreciated.
