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POSITIVE THINKING/VISUALIZATION
FREEINDEED:
I would like to thank everyone for responding. I learned a lot from this post.
Be Blessed.
DWIGHT:
Hi everyone,
This is a good thread for me. The last couple of days, God has really been putting me through some real testing. It's no fun! I have tried to stay positive but I just couldn't. I don't even know where this came from but nothing I can do will bring me out except God. You guys are right, all these books and sermons from these money hungry self-appointed guru's of Christianity, are Babylonish garbage that deceive our minds.
You know, I see everone's point here and there's been some good ones. Nobody, would like to have a merry heart right now more than I, but until God gives me one I won't have one. I just can't conjure up one. You would think someone that has been with the Lord as long as I have and has gone through has many trials as I have, would be able to know how to get out of it, but it's God working in me both to will and to do of His good pleasure. I bet Paul had that thorn in his flesh till the day that he died.
" That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ:" 1 Pet. 1:7.
God has been trying my faith, but my faith is more precious than gold because we live by the faith of the Son of God. So even my faith belongs to God.
Just when we think we have made a little progress, God humbles us, (excuse me while I dust off all this powder) and crushes us. I know that it's for our good, but while your'e going through it, it doesn't feel good.
God is taking out our stoney hearts and giving us a heart of flesh (His heart). It's really true what Ray says, the fruit of the Spirit is not a gift but rather something that's produced and except a grain of wheat fall to the ground and die, it cannot produce fruit.
You know, I feel a little better just confessing this to all of you.
Your brother,
Dwight
Redbird:
Hi Dwight,
Keep your EYES ON JESUS and this too shall pass! HE will SEE you through.
You are in my prayers.
Lisa
YellowStone:
Dwight, you too are in my prayers.
While reading your post a much used Scripture came to mind. This whole thread has been about thinking positively and visualizing an outcome that is not only beneficial but beautiful as well. However, doing so will not and cannpt prevent trials and hardships along the way.
The Scripture that really fits, at least to me is Davids, Psalm 23. :)
Psa 23:1 The LORD [is] my shepherd; I shall not want.
Psa 23:2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
Psa 23:3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
Psa 23:4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou [art] with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
Psa 23:5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
Psa 23:6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.
Yes, David knew that he would face trials and tribulations as he walked through his "valley of the shadow of death." I am sure that most here know exactly what he meant. :)
Though David faced such times, his faith and love for our God was with him always. He was able to see and feel Gods comfort and protection and I believe that his faith allowed him to visualize the "goodness" and "mercy" that God would provide him all through his life.
Take care my friend, there is so much to learn and I trust God that you will come out of your dark "valley" all the wiser and stronger because of it. :)
Brotherly Love in Christ,
Darren
Deborah-Leigh:
Hello Dwight
Your post was as a strengthening balm to my soul. Thank you.
Acts 14 : 22 Establishing and strengthening the souls and hearts of the disciples, urging and warning and encouraging them to stand firm in the faith, and telling them that it is through many hardships and tribulations we must enter the kingdom of God.
Peace to you
Arcturus :)
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