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rrammfcitktturjsp:
Dwight,
What a momentous truth, it is NOT us who bring people to God, it is Jesus and the Holy Spirit. Wow, I wish that major evangelists would realize this. We wonder why church attendence and other things of that nature are dying, now we know why. I am wondering if others would rather hear that God wants them to be in a relationship with Him and he predestined them to be, rather than the fact that it is their personal choice and they are condemned if they do not choose that relationship. That to me is perfect love and perfect trust. I think I am going to begin a new toipic on this. I think I must have struck some deep thinking on this one. More on this later.
Sincerely,
Anne C. McGuire
gmik:
Susan, don't forget that EVERY single thing you ever did to or for your family was God's plan-the good and the bad.So when you think about "your mistakes" be comforted that you did exactly what God wanted you to do.
Of course pray for them and live your life as Paul teaches us, but put the past behind.
Maybe your family will respond or not, but your first priority is not THEM- it is for your hubby and child. (I am sorry, that is too strong of advice-take kindly)
My family would never listen to or accept apologies from anyone about anything. We all have been the type that don't speak for a while then when the whole family gets together we pretend nothing ever happened and just move on. Needless to say, I don't get together with my side that much. Never talk politics, religion or feelings!!!! Most were never Christians and don't want me to tell them anything.
Next week I will be with my own adult children and my husband's side. (I spoke about this on PKnowlers post about this same thing). They are all "Christian" but I don't plan on bringing anything up. If they do I only hope I answer in love.
Boy, families are kind of a hassle!! But God loves them more than we can possibly love them and we must realize that we can't help God. He will drag them when it is their time.
After this 2nd post I realize I am a little unsettled over my family visit next week and most of this advice is to me!!
Love,
gena
Deborah-Leigh:
Hello Gena
You wrote : most of this advice is to me!!
Yesterday I was just thinking about the posts I have been privileged to contribute on the Forum and it came to my mind that I get to read them first because I need them most! :D It has been a cathartic healing and often enlightening experience to search my thoughts and feelings. The words I come up with often have a way with me first rather than me having a way with them as I too am edified often by what I write! So I can relate to what you say! :D
Peace to you
Arcturus :)
rrammfcitktturjsp:
Gena,
Yep totally can relate. It is so much easier for me to see the speck in other's eyes and to overlook that huge ole beam. It seems so cool that the things that we end up posting is advice and exhortations that we ourselves need to hear. Ahhhhh the power of subliminal messages.
Sincerely,
Anne C. McGuire
Deborah-Leigh:
Hello Susan
I too have had to make my profuse apologies to a person for my one sided off track zeal that was right out of Mystery Babylon teachings in the past. In one particular instance the person I apologised to was a very intelligent, aware and level headed person which made the apology more difficult for me. Needless to say, my explanation and how I could see now that I was out of line was received with grace! :D
After been introduced to the truth I saw that my previous discussions with this person were to be recanted and I said that I was embarrassed and felt corrected in my thinking as I got the next opportunity when they came for supper at our home. He laughed and the tension in my heart was set at rest immediately. I have seen first hand how false teachings can spur dissention, tensions and divisions. Little wonder. Hateful heresy can produce no good fruit! :D
I have another person on my list on heart I have yet to make my apologies to God willing. That person is in England! :D
I believe God willed in my life, these embarrassments and caused my desire to show my repentance to these particular precious people in who’s life only God knows how He is leading them through their circumstances. :D
Peace to you
Arcturus :)
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