Marie-
Yes, the scripture you gave me, got me thinking, in this one, God was warning us that
people would trample the truths that we attempt to share what God has revealed to us, It made me wonder how I would know when God wants me to share the truths with a certain person? We know that God brings, (drags) people to Himself, but he also uses people and circumstances to bring them to that point? How would we know when to share it? We can see that God is using Ray and others to bring us to know this marvelous Truth; I know it’s not up to us to save people, and that it’s all in God’s control and power to save them. I’ve learned that and has accepted and am leaving that to God to take care of it, that is why I don’t get offended if people don’t want to hear it, because I know it’s all up to God to change their minds. It’s so frustrating when it’s like this, but again, I’m kind of glad that everything, and every bit of everything is under God’s control!!
I need help with something; I was wondering if you have any suggestions or advice on how to remember where to find scriptures? I am not that great at telling which book or verse the scripture is located, to help find it and am having to search on the Internet to find them, any suggestions are welcome to fix this.
Thanks,
Lacey
Hi Arcturus,
I’m glad you posted that scripture, it got me thinking too. The scriptures also say that when we worship God, we are to worship in Spirit and in Truth, and I try to tell people that, and it doesn’t seem to click in their head, and I’ve told them that Jesus said, in the future, there won’t be a place to go to worship the Father but asked us to worship in Spirit and in Truth, I know that Worship means to honor, to glorify, etc, and we are to strive to do that every day, every moment of the rest of our lives. I am starting to understand that
There’s definitely no point in arguing with people when they try to test me, attack me, with their beliefs, and mine. It’s so frustrating really.
Tell me how you deal with that with people? I am just curious?
Lacey
Hi Chuck-
Yeah, Me too, I worry about that a lot, checking to make sure that I still have these desires to keep on striving for God, and you won’t believe what Satan are putting in my head- they are horrendous, and I wouldn’t dare mention, the thoughts just haunts me. Its about blasphemy and ever since I read about the warning of blasphemy in the bible- I think about it all the time- and I’m scared to death-of messing up- and I worry all the time about that, if you have any advice on how to battle that, and just stop thinking about it, let me know. I’ll appreciate it.
Thanks Lacey
Thank You Gena,
for sending me the scriptures. I need to hold fast to these scriptures to help me. There’s always something to learn from, one of them, is that it bothers me a lot when I see people suffering, in their own world, I attempt to jump in and make their world a bit better somehow. Even if it’s not much, I’ll just do it anyway. It just makes me happier to know that they are helped. BUT- what I needed to learn is not to expect anything from them when I help them. It’s not easy, definitely. In my mind, I didn’t really expect much from them, maybe a visit from them, a take out to lunch or something small like that would have been nice, but they don’t do it- and sometimes I get the feeling they just use me when they need something and goes away when I don’t benefit them anymore. It gets to me sometimes, but I’m learning not to expect anything and not get mad or upset over it, and I need to look at this differently and realize that God is using me, to glorify himself, thru me even though people who take advantage of me, don’t see it but it does benefit them in a way, I guess.
There’s nothing wrong with reminding each other of how wonderful God is, and to learn from mistakes, scriptures, and trials that we go thru in life. It’s beneficial for all of us, so no need to apologize; we need to edify ourselves whenever we can. J I feel that way about saving my little world sometimes, I remember a few years back, trying so hard to let them know about God, and in a way, they just trample over me, laugh at me, scoff at me etc.
Lacey
response at end of the psalms
Psalm 73 (Amplified Bible)
A Psalm of Asaph.
1TRULY GOD is [only] good to Israel, even to those who are upright and pure in heart.
2But as for me, my feet were almost gone, my steps had well-nigh slipped.
3For I was envious of the foolish and arrogant when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.
4For they suffer no violent pangs in their death, but their strength is firm.
5They are not in trouble as other men; neither are they smitten and plagued like other men.
6Therefore pride is about their necks like a chain; violence covers them like a garment [like a long, luxurious robe].
7Their eyes stand out with fatness, they have more than heart could wish; and the imaginations of their minds overflow [with follies].
8They scoff, and wickedly utter oppression; they speak loftily [from on high, maliciously and blasphemously].
9They set their mouths against and speak down from heaven, and their tongues swagger through the earth [invading even heaven with blasphemy and smearing earth with slanders].(A)
10Therefore His people return here, and waters of a full cup [offered by the wicked] are [blindly] drained by them.
11And they say, How does God know? Is there knowledge in the Most High?
12Behold, these are the ungodly, who always prosper and are at ease in the world; they increase in riches.
13Surely then in vain have I cleansed my heart and washed my hands in innocency.
14For all the day long have I been smitten and plagued, and chastened every morning.
15Had I spoken thus [and given expression to my feelings], I would have been untrue and have dealt treacherously against the generation of Your children.
16But when I considered how to understand this, it was too great an effort for me and too painful
17Until I went into the sanctuary of God; then I understood [for I considered] their end.
18[After all] You do set the [wicked] in slippery places; You cast them down to ruin and destruction.
19How they become a desolation in a moment! They are utterly consumed with terrors!
20As a dream [which seems real] until one awakens, so, O Lord, when You arouse Yourself [to take note of the wicked], You will despise their outward show.
21For my heart was grieved, embittered, and in a state of ferment, and I was pricked in my heart [as with the sharp fang of an adder].
22So foolish, stupid, and brutish was I, and ignorant; I was like a beast before You.
23Nevertheless I am continually with You; You do hold my right hand.
24You will guide me with Your counsel, and afterward receive me to honor and glory.
25Whom have I in heaven but You? And I have no delight or desire on earth besides You.
26My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the Rock and firm Strength of my heart and my Portion forever.
27For behold, those who are far from You shall perish; You will destroy all who are false to You and like [spiritual] harlots depart from You.
28But it is good for me to draw near to God; I have put my trust in the Lord God and made Him my refuge, that I may tell of all Your works.
hillsbororiver and all-
Wow, these scriptures are powerful- and it speaks right to me, Wow. I’m amazed. It’s telling us that what we go thru will be worth it even if it doesn’t seem like right now. I need scriptures such as these to help me keep focused.
Thank you for sharing these with me. I am overwhelmed with all the responses that you guys shared with me, and I hope all of you will continue to do so. I would need all the help I can get to help me understand the truths that God is revealing to us daily. I really want to grow spiritually, not being stuck in the same spot of spiritual immaturity. I really want to get moving- so please help me!
Thanks a million!
Lacey-