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orion77:
--- Quote from: MG on July 26, 2006, 04:28:53 PM ---My whole life has been one of suffering.
It is through suffering that I learn the great mysteries of God.
God's character has been attacked within me in every way possible. I've learned not to listen. When I believe in God's character in spite of what is going on around me I see God's character shine through. We walk by faith. Not by sight. We enter in by faith.
Not my will, but his will be done. Job 13:15 Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him...
Hebrews 4
1Let us therefore fear, lest, a promise being left us of entering into his rest, any of you should seem to come short of it.
2For unto us was the gospel preached, as well as unto them: but the word preached did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in them that heard it.
3For we which have believed do enter into rest, as he said, As I have sworn in my wrath, if they shall enter into my rest: although the works were finished from the foundation of the world.
4For he spake in a certain place of the seventh day on this wise, And God did rest the seventh day from all his works.
5And in this place again, If they shall enter into my rest.
6Seeing therefore it remaineth that some must enter therein, and they to whom it was first preached entered not in because of unbelief:
7Again, he limiteth a certain day, saying in David, To day, after so long a time; as it is said, To day if ye will hear his voice, harden not your hearts.
8For if Jesus had given them rest, then would he not afterward have spoken of another day.
9There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God.
10For he that is entered into his rest, he also hath ceased from his own works, as God did from his.
11Let us labour therefore to enter into that rest, lest any man fall after the same example of unbelief.
12For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
13Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things are naked and opened unto the eyes of him with whom we have to do.
14Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession.
15For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.
16Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.
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Wow, beautiful thread here, great posts by everyone. MG, great verses posted, I especially like Hebrews 4:10. Just what the doctor ordered, thank all of you.
God bless,
Gary
Joey Porter:
I am just now getting back into the fold myself. I seem to go in cycles. I'm on fire for months at a time, and then I slip into the fleshly realm for months at a time. It's like I'm a repetitive prodigal son.
But even during those dry times, I still know deep inside that God will bring me back around. I hope it's the same for the others who go through these cycles.
chuckusa:
Joey Porter,
(Zander, Longhorn) from previous post:
Yes, it can happen as you say. But, I sometimes feel that I won't be ABLE to come back to the fold. Even as far as I have come, the mountain of what I have left to overcome sometimes seems insurmountable.
Earlier in this thread, I wrote to Zander, and Longhorn. First, I was wrong to put them together. They are two different unique individuals. Second, I feel now that I was a little harsh in my words. Maybe I panic a little. I just don't want anyone to slip away feeling that no one cares. I really, really know what that feels like. Maybe as a father, I just developed a "bossy" attitude (my daughter says I am!)...but I really hope I didn't offend.
Ephesians 5:14 "for it is light that makes things visible. This is why it is said:"
"Wake up, O sleeper,
rise from the dead,
and christ will shine on you."
It was with this in mind that I spoke before....and why I speak about it now.
Blessings and PEACE,
Chuck
orion77:
I hear ya, Chuck.
It is a good thing our future is not based upon things we say, do, or think. This whole life is a gift from God our Father, and He will make us to know the truth, each in his own time.
This is the good news, for if our destiny was based upon what we said, did, or thought, we would all be in a lot of trouble.
I thank God for this forum, God bless you all.
Gary
Layla:
--- Quote ---It is a good thing our future is not based upon things we say, do, or think.
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Hi Gary
Why do you think our future is not based upon things we say, do or think?
Peace,
Layla
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