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G. Driggs:
Wow Joe, thank God He has kept you humble. One of my fears is to be told by the brothers and sisters here that I may be wrong, or I may be teaching, but I hope if that day comes I can handle it like you. You are a great example for us, showing us how to swallow our pride and humble ourselves with a willingness to learn from it rather than just disappear.
No one has all the answers, we all make mistakes, EVERYONE stumbles and falls along the straight and narrow path once in a while, but a man or woman made righteous by God will stand again.
Peace, G.Driggs
Ninny:
Joe, this is so much of what makes you the unique person you are. I'm very thankful that you did NOT just leave! That is so painful to me when people leave without a word...If you know what is going on in a person's life it's one thing, but to see that someone has left and you have no way of knowing the why..very sad..You're right that God has them all in His hands! Thank you for that reminder..Still praying for you...and glad that the prayers are being answered! :)
Kathy :-*
Roy Martin:
What ever Joe does, or where ever he goes; I believe that he is being spiritually led.
Roy
hillsbororiver:
--- Quote from: G. Driggs on December 11, 2009, 10:16:27 PM ---Wow Joe, thank God He has kept you humble. One of my fears is to be told by the brothers and sisters here that I may be wrong, or I may be teaching, but I hope if that day comes I can handle it like you. You are a great example for us, showing us how to swallow our pride and humble ourselves with a willingness to learn from it rather than just disappear.
No one has all the answers, we all make mistakes, EVERYONE stumbles and falls along the straight and narrow path once in a while, but a man or woman made righteous by God will stand again.
Peace, G.Driggs
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Hi George,
You know there are times when we can see a situation for what it is, an obvious lesson to be learned. For instance when we are impatient or show a hair trigger temper with family, friends or even strangers as we go through our day to day experiences we often realize it quickly and hopefully make amends as soon as possible. Some things might take a bit longer such as a perceived slight we received from someone and we harbor a resentment that usually does us more harm (a bitter spirit) than the person who has instigated (whether real or imagined) the dispute.
Then there are other struggles that are not easily discerned, the questioning within ourselves as to why this might be happening to us or why are we cornered into this or that predicament that at times might even inspire us to question whether or not God is really leading us or has left us to fend for ourselves. I believe this last example actually positions us to forge an even closer relationship with our God/Creator, but it takes time and diligence. We must question Him, plead, wrestle, strive and pray for insight and for His Wisdom.
These more difficult trials often do not end or become clear to us on our timetable expectations, they come at a time that He deems to be most beneficial for our growth and perhaps even for the spiritual growth of those who are around us.
Thank you for your comments and for caring Brother.
Peace,
Joe
--- Quote from: Ninny on December 12, 2009, 08:57:43 AM ---Joe, this is so much of what makes you the unique person you are. I'm very thankful that you did NOT just leave! That is so painful to me when people leave without a word...If you know what is going on in a person's life it's one thing, but to see that someone has left and you have no way of knowing the why..very sad..You're right that God has them all in His hands! Thank you for that reminder..Still praying for you...and glad that the prayers are being answered! :)
Kathy :-*
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Hello there Kathy,
You are very kind and caring but that is what makes you so unique! ;)
There are many who I miss hearing from, it would be comforting for us to know how they are doing but we do know that wherever they are and whatever predicament or state of mind they are in they are not alone. The One who has all of our best interests (even the ones we are not yet aware of) in mind is right there with them.
I also would love to see MG, Beloved, Matthew, Jacobs Ladder, Iris, Kweli, and so many others (please forgive me for omitting anyone) drop a line or two our way, lacking that I am certain they are in the loving hands of our God whether we (or even they) are aware of it or not.
Peace,
Joe
--- Quote from: Roy Martin on December 13, 2009, 11:03:12 AM ---What ever Joe does, or where ever he goes; I believe that he is being spiritually led.
Roy
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We all are Brother,
Thank you for being the conduit that has caused me to deal with my dilemma publicly, I needed to do this but could not do it without some prodding. Perhaps we are speaking to and helping others who are reading this as guests or members who are looking and not responding, just taking it in to consider or meditate on.
You have helped me through a difficult situation more than you probably realize.
Peace,
Joe
hillsbororiver:
Hello Brothers and Sisters,
I wanted to take this opportunity thank you all again for your thoughts and for your concern. This is probably the time to let this thread fade away as I believe we have taken it as far as we can without becoming redundant, repetitive or boring.
This has been a real blessing for me, not just hearing so many kind words but also for the counsel I have received and having to address a matter that I would have preferred not to deal with, we all have such things (and infinitely worse) put before us, I know this first hand. The loss, suffering and/or sickness of a loved one, debilitating disease some of us live with are a much bigger trial than evaluating what a few folks might think of us.
When I am past my present indecision and am able to write without constantly looking over my own shoulder, without naval gazing over how I might be perceived and just communicate straight from the heart I will resume posting and discussing topics that interest me or have caught my attention. I will close by saying once again, I am not a teacher, I do not seek the praise of men, I have nowhere (nor a desire) to lead anyone anywhere. I am a student only and am quite content to remain in that status.
His Peace and Wisdom to you all,
Joe
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