OMG, Joe, didn't realize you were gone since I haven't been on here for awhile. I will miss you. You guys are beautiful and I can't even imagine any one taking a shot at you. Take heart and keep the faith and remember our love for you. Judy
Hi Judy,
Very nice to hear from you, as you well know "taking shots" from others is not something that should unduly surprise anyone, as a matter of fact when it comes from people we know do not especially have our best interests at heart or who appear to be just plain mean spirited it is usually fairly easy to brush it off and from then on at first attempt to be an example of patience and understanding not returning fire with fire, if that proves to be a failure then we try to avoid too much interaction with them. On the other hand when it comes from people you have had a great amount of respect for or you consider to be good friends (or family) and they refuse to reason together then it takes on a whole new dimension. You tend to question your own motivations, your own conduct and your own manner of communication. This actually could be a good thing if we learn from it and react positively but often it will take some time to sort through before we realize what the actual lesson might be.
Thank you for your kind message.
Peace,
Joe
Hi Joe,
I want to let you know that you have always been and huge source of encouragement for me and have also supplied many thought provoking lessons on this forum.
Keep praying and the Lord will guide you to where he wants you.
Thank you
Thank you Shammie!
You have no idea how much I appreciate the words you wrote as I have only sought to do just that, be thought provoking, to dig together in the field of treasure that is His Word. It is really humbling yet exhilarating to hear that some of the thoughts and experiences I have shared had a positive impact on my brethren here.
I have faith that all of our experiences have a purpose in His plan for our ultimate good.
Peace to you,
Joe
Joe,
Ecclesiastes has been of such great comfort to me and a book in the bible that I can certainly relate to.
Your comments to posts and questions as well as your "bio" were one of the reasons I decided to join the forum... YOU ARE INDEED MAKING A DIFFERENCE!
Sincerely,
Angie
Hello Angie,
Just as Solomon wrote in Ecclesiastes about a "time and a season" this has been a sort of pattern in my own walk in regard to certain books of scripture, in the times of different seasons through this journey I have found Job, Solomon, Ezekiel, Jonah and Zechariah (to name but a few) to be especially relevant to my particular place along the path set before me, it is an overwhelming experience to see these words jump off the page and speak directly to my heart. I am sure you know exactly what I mean.
I am glad that in some way I was used as a conduit to inspire you to join the Forum, as you see and I am sure experienced there are many caring and loving people here.
Peace, and thank you again!
Joe
Come back Joe, your words of wisdom are needed.
Matt
Hi Matt,
Hey Brother I haven't gone anywhere I just haven't been the incessant windbag I have demonstrated to be in the past!
There are some lessons for me to learn and this predicament has
caused me to be a bit more introspective (free will anyone?). I certainly would not have
chosen to deal with this situation but here it is and I am
forced to meditate and pray if indeed I want to learn and grow from it.
Thank you for your very kind words.
Peace,
Joe