That's so great to hear and I'm really happy for you LFS. You too, Syer. If anyone else has any stories to add about Father I'd love to hear it
Satan (I think) knows what's in our hearts and if we are sincere and true then he is loving in return. I think people who come here trying to 'sell their soul' for money, fame or whatever else....wanting to cast a spell on someone for revenge, sex, what name you, etc etc. Coming for shallow self serving ends trying to 'make a deal' with Father, they have it all backwards of what Satan is about and who He is.
Like for me, I dedicated because after studying at JoS for a month or so I realized that the Father I always talked to, turned to and sought all my life was HIM. I think He knew it too, because He always helped me even then and what I learned at JoS was that if it were the JHVH 'god'; I certainly would never have gotten any help or a response. And I grew up thinking those Xians are all nuts and brainwashed.
I understand a person can be desperate for help - I've been there. I've been homeless. I've had to go to soup kitchens and volunteer time in exchange for a dinner. And that would be the meal for the day. I'd make jewelry and sit out on the street and try to sell it. I made little paintings and tried to sell them. I spent a summer guerrilla selling for another artist out on the street. That's where you pull up, set up a table on the sidewalk and hope you don't get caught. The city doesn't allow people to sell their art on the street. They will warn you the first time and if they catch you again they 'confiscate' - I call it steal - all your work. Isn't that just bullshit? I tried all kinds of things. I'd fail and get back up, fail and get back up. And fail again... I never panhandled, I always tried to create something to sell. I wasn't a beggar. It was caring about my community that led me to meet a person (one of those amazing 'coincidences') who proved to be my connection to great housing. I live in a beautiful place now, with fabulous neighbours but it wasn't always so. Julie, just talk to Satan - tell Him your troubles, ask for HIs help (as well as doing what you can to help Him). Don't try to bargain. Be sincere.
And that's just it, LFS! How He comes through, even more than was asked! Amazing, right? Like in my case, saving my teeth, followed by all the money I would normally make in a year has come to me in the space of ONE month! And that's just the big lumps, there is even more pouring in monthly! I think that is so amazing, it blows me away. I have been empowered to invest in some badly needed (and fucking expensive) tools to help my art practice. He told me:
"Just keep painting."
I bought this one tool I have longed for over ten years but could never afford. I brought it home and then it sat in its box for a few days. I was afraid to touch it! It was like a dream come to life, sitting there. I was using it today, working on my thing for Him while listening to this inspirational music when I found myself suddenly crying, thinking about Him. That He actually took the time to help ME. Look at this beautiful thing I have to work with now! I'm so thankful! I'm emotional about it. I'm emotional about HIM (In a good way).
Sorry if I run on, but I love to talk about Satan!
HS!