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Has this ever happened to you?
Stacey:
--- Quote ---YES, it has happened to me
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--- Quote ---I can only say that when God inspires you to read, study, or teach in some way. You'll begin to understand why you went through this phase.
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I believe everybody that has posted here so far has experienced to some degree or another the 4 things I listed above. To know that THAT can be the norm sometimes is the answer I was searching for. Hearing from you all concerning your personal experiences with the issues I posted gives me hope that this will all soon pass. I am grateful for the encouragement you all have offered.
Ches I hope I didn't mislead you or anyone into thinking that I want to teach because nothing could be further from the truth. I am a student, and a poor one at that. Thanks for sharing.
Roy - I'm glad you got some good study time in today and I hope that spark turns into a blazing, burning yearning for more of God.
Deborah-Leigh:
--- Quote ---.....To know that THAT can be the norm sometimes is the answer.....
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THAT is a nugget of insight that comes through this mining expedition! It shines authenticity, the real thing...with the following...
1Pe 4:12 Beloved, THINK IT NOT STRANGE, concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you:
Peter did not tell us WHY, oh why we should," think it not strange." :) There is comfort in NOT thinking it strange, weird, or that we are being isolated for target practise! This is NORMAL ~ "...the norm..."~ to those assigned to be purged and purified as the Children of God and Sons and Daughters of His Kingdom. I too did not realise that Stacey, before you mentioned it brother. God is causing you to help us understand that its "normal" AND we're not alone! That is so comforting!! 8)
Eph 2:10 For we are His Workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them. :) It's the norm...
Arc
Samson:
--- Quote from: Arcturus on September 07, 2010, 04:45:08 AM ---
--- Quote ---.....To know that THAT can be the norm sometimes is the answer.....
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THAT is a nugget of insight that comes through this mining expedition! It shines authenticity, the real thing...with the following...
1Pe 4:12 Beloved, THINK IT NOT STRANGE, concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you:
Peter did not tell us WHY, oh why we should," think it not strange." :) There is comfort in NOT thinking it strange, weird, or that we are being isolated for target practise! This is NORMAL ~ "...the norm..."~ to those assigned to be purged and purified as the Children of God and Sons and Daughters of His Kingdom. I too did not realise that Stacey, before you mentioned it brother. God is causing you to help us understand that its "normal" AND we're not alone! That is so comforting!! 8)
Eph 2:10 For we are His Workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them. :) It's the norm...
Arc
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Hey Deborah,
Appreciated your Post, that was an interesting and profound way to put it, regarding God's Chosen Elect and those Called: WE ARE BEING ISOLATED FOR TARGET PRACTICE(CAPS MINE FOR EMPHASIS). I concur with that, ;).
Kind Regards, Samson.
Shawn Fainn:
--- Quote from: Samson on September 07, 2010, 10:44:15 AM ---Hey Deborah,
Appreciated your Post, that was an interesting and profound way to put it, regarding God's Chosen Elect and those Called: WE ARE BEING ISOLATED FOR TARGET PRACTICE(CAPS MINE FOR EMPHASIS). I concur with that, ;).
Kind Regards, Samson.
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I'd be interested in seeing a topic about what types of 'target practice' you all have to deal with.. Maybe just to look back on and laugh, or even to help others relate and cope with their own trials.
For me, this week I've had some interesting 'practices' on patience and anger management.. lol
Akira329:
Has this ever happened to you?
1. I don't pray any more.
Yes! This has been an issue with me before I even found these truths. I talk to myself a lot so I always figured if I wasn't talking to someone else I was talking to God. I enjoy our conversions now more than ever!!
Also prayer is meditation. What is it that you meditate on all day? What do you think about all day?
2. I do not read my bible.
Yes! When I first found the truth I couldn't put it down. But like Dave said, it comes in waves sometimes. I'll have something on my mind and just turn to scriptures for clarification. If I have issues in life that no one can seem to help me with I try and find scriptures that relate to my circumstance. My best advice to give you for keeping up your reading and studying is is scripture the answer?
If not, you'll hardly find any use in a casual read.
3. Very seldom do I talk about God.
Yes! I avoid it like the plague at work. I'm pretty sure I would lose my job if I talk with my boss now! LOL
Also it depends on who I'm talking to.
Talking about God to others is like talking to someone about your favorite hobbies. Some people just aren't interested in your life!
If they are, then just answer what needs to be answered.
If not what is there to talk about? Not much.
Most of the time I find myself talking more about the other persons likes and dislikes than my own.
4. This is the worst one of all. I'm OK with 1-3 but not quite a 100%.
Yes! Be patient! I get bored too! Sometimes you just want something to happen!
but remember these:
Php 4:11 Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.
I love this verse:
Php 1:6 Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:
Stacey,
Your in good company!
Antaiwan
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