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Forum Blues
hillsbororiver:
--- Quote from: Kat on July 10, 2009, 09:03:49 PM ---
Thanks Joe, very well put.
I think we have to be careful not to take this forum for granted and to recognize what a privilege it is to have this place. The truth is so precious and rare and to have a group of people of like mind to discuss these things with is a phenomenon. I know that God has given us this place and will keep it going as long as He sees fit. God willing this forum will be here until Jesus returns, but we don't know that it will. So I just want to make the most of this place every day that I can :)
mercy, peace and love
Kat
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Hi Kat,
What you wrote is very true, we have an unique opportunity to learn, share, empathize and encourage each other here and I don't think I would get an argument when I say that your contributions, time and patience have played a large part in this. If you had only done the transcripts (which I truly appreciate every time I access them) your contribution would be tremendous, but dear Sister you bring so much more than the attributes of a determined taskmaster. It is obvious that what you do is a labor of love.
Thank you Kat!
Peace,
Joe
Kat:
Thanks dear brother :)
mercy, peace andlove
Kat
arion:
--- Quote from: prarrydog on July 14, 2009, 02:00:09 PM ---Anyway, to make a short story long, I used to post my opinions,quote scriptures, discuss and offer advice to friends and family, pray with my kids and was proud to be enlightened, until one day I realized that I wasn't nearly as "enlightened" as I thought I was.
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Man I can identify with that. When I was in the babalonian system I fancied myself a teacher. I had all the sects doctrines down (AOG) and could argue scripture and 'win' debates with the best of them. But I didn't know as much as what I thought I did and Ray's teachings harmonized the scriptures and blew me out of the water. It seemed at the time that so many scriptures were in contradiction to others...and I knew that couldn't be the case. Being yet carnal (and still way to carnal btw) I couldn't perceive the spiritual. I am more than satisfied now with pretty much keeping my mouth shut and learning the lessons God has for me to learn. It's all in his timing anyway and what both a revelation and relief that really is in the long run.
Marlene:
Scott, I agree with Roy. It is God who led you to ask for Prayer. I have not been in here too long. I know, I am far from knowing alot. But, I will pray for you. Compassion for others is where God has me at. I have compassion on the whole world. No, one has it all down. That, is what we are in here for is to uplift each other and know we all are carrying that cross. Some, of us can share carrying that cross and it just may help the others who is going through the same thing. Also, I just know I can come in here some days and someone in here can help me by just there post. Great Brothers and Sisters in here.
As for not being able to pray. God, knows what is in your heart. When, I cannot find words. I figure that is God telling me you do not need words, I know your heart. That, always humbles me and lets me kinow he is in control of it all. Don't worry over words just let God do it.
In His Love,
Marlene
hillsbororiver:
(Quotes from Nelson in black, me in blue)
Hi folks,
Hey there Nelson,
Blessings to you Joe and as a 'new veteran' I know exactly what you're saying. These things have happened in the past and I'm sure they will happen again in the future too.
We can be certain that strife and contention will rear its head again, it is all about how we deal with it.
Joe knows me quite well and he'll confirm what I say. I have been a member of BT for many years and there were problems some years ago and the forum switched to this new format. Shortly after that there were many divisions among members and too many posts were ending up as fruitless debates and outright arguments. There were personal attacks on Ray (even though everyone should know that he doesn't visit this forum), on the moderators, and I even had detractors caning my person too.
Yes indeed! ;D There was a whole lot a judgin' goin' on over here!
All that resulted was division and the body suffered as a result. It was very sad to see these things happening but I'd say that it was the very sickle that this site needed. Well, those 'others' went off and started their own forums etc. and BT carried on. I remained a member here but also visited those other forums. Having seen the damage that comes from 'debates', 'rebuttles' and 'teachings' I reduced my visits on forums to just reading a few posts but I did drop the odd post here and there. I spent time with the Lord, some time in the wilderness and some time with Joe (on a visit to Florida last year) and that worked well for me. I did most of my communicating privately through PM's and did not post very often in the forums.
You know Nelson it was also very good for me to have personal face time with you and the others I have been blessed to meet in person, being mutual "friends" of our Savior certainly does break down any artificial barriers. Each time the comfort level and joy of fellowship was every bit as satisfying as visiting with an old friend you haven't seen in a long time.
I have been to 5 Conferences and this feeling permeates throughout the entire weekend but with so many people and relatively so little time to spend with each individual it is an extra special blessing to meet with a Brother and or Sister in our own home (as we did) or even just meeting up for dinner or an event. But back to your point I look back to the period you speak of and I truly repent of the way I would feed the fire of adversity rather than at least make a patient, honest effort in understanding where others might be coming from. Perhaps they were unjustified and wrong but my attitude convicts me just as well. I was right, they were wrong, end of story. :P
You my friend were a true peacemaker during this trial attempting to bridge divides as you reminded us of exactly why we were communicating with each other in the first place. This has been seared into my mind and I have drawn on this lesson often since that time.
I have no doubt that the reason you were "caned" was that you would not allow yourself to be drawn into an "us against them" position, I'll admit being a bit frustrated by that at the time but the wisdom displayed by seeking understanding is not lost on me now.
The Lord has shown me many wonderful things, He brought me to BT where I learned much truth and gained valuable fellowship. The way to life is difficult and physical fellowship is very minimal and so this board is a beacon for God's elect. It is the fellowship and edifying found here that's like food for my soul, that's why I spend most of my time in this section of the forum. We have a oneness of the spirit that should be enjoyed and a love among ourselves that can be expressed through the internet as well as felt in our spirit.
Amen!
I can understand that some may feel burdened trying to read through and/or replying to posts on the forum, but if we've reached a point where that is so then we must take serious stock of what we are doing and more importantly, WHY we're doing it.
It is so easy to lose sight of the fact that any trials and/or tribulations no matter how severe or relatively minor are put into our paths to form us into Sons and Daughters of the Living God! The creator of all things has a personal interest in each and every one of us as individuals. It is too awesome to fully comprehend.
This place is our congregation, let's use it to edify and build up, to offer support & prayer to each other, to share what the Lord is showing us and to accept some reproof where needed (I certainly know the value of that), and this place will not be the house of blues, but the house of the rising Son (sorry couldn't resist that one) and then we can all bask in the warmth rather than shiver in the cold.
The Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit my brothers and sisters
House of the Rising Son! :D Love it, great pun because it is so appropriate. Perhaps I should have titled this thread "Forum Jazz" since there are so many great individual variations on a theme being brought forth.
I love the blues though (as I do most every musical form), the music ironically named Blues to me is anything but blue, but is exceptionally uplifting, full of hope and survival through sometimes very trying times.
Nelson
Thank you Nelson for another thoughtful post and especially for your friendship.
Peace,
Joe
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