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hillsbororiver:
Hi Sorin,
Arcturus and Dennis gave some wise council and I can only say that I have struggles, temptations and feelings of abandonment at times too, this is not an easy journey. I remember Ray answering an email to a person who felt very much like what you are communicating and his reply was something like "If you are thinking about these things, spiritual things then you are being called to Him, the very fact that you care and are concerned about your journey with the Lord means He is working in you." That is not an exact quote but I remind myself of this every time I stumble or have feelings of despair or just feel unsettled.
I know my life has changed very much in the last couple years, the thoughts I entertain most of the time now were light years away before the scales started to fall off of my eyes, when I look back the only times I really sought God was when I was in some sort of trouble or a loved one was dying or very ill, but even that was not sincere as soon as the situation improved or was over in some way or another I returned to my own careless, carefree ways, now I cannot stop thinking and meditating on spiritual matters, even if I think I want to.
Take comfort in the fact that He is working in you, it won't always be comfortable but the end result will be glorious, not here with temporary, tarnished things of this earth but immortal, everlasting Sonship with the Almighty God. It may seem long, arduous and tedious now but it will seem a very small price for the riches He has in store for you at your inheritence.
His Peace and Wisdom to you,
Joe
hillsbororiver:
Good points Randy. ;)
I see we posted within seconds of each other.
Peace,
Joe
Kat:
Hi Sorin,
Solomon was one of the wisest men to ever lived and this is what he decide about all his worldly wisdom.
Ecc 1:2 Nothing makes sense! Everything is nonsense. I have seen it all-- nothing makes sense!
Ecc 1:3 What is there to show for all of our hard work here on this earth?
Ecc 1:8 All of life is far more boring than words could ever say. Our eyes and our ears are never satisfied with what we see and hear.
Ecc 1:13 With all my wisdom I tried to understand everything that happens here on earth. And God has made this so hard for us humans to do.
Ecc 1:14 I have seen it all, and everything is just as senseless as chasing the wind.
Ecc 1:15 If something is crooked, it can't be made straight; if something isn't there, it can't be counted.
Ecc 1:16 I said to myself, "You are by far the wisest person who has ever lived in Jerusalem. You are eager to learn, and you have learned a lot."
Ecc 1:17 Then I decided to find out all I could about wisdom and foolishness. Soon I realized that this too was as senseless as chasing the wind.
Ecc 1:18 The more you know, the more you hurt; the more you understand, the more you suffer.
Ecc 2:3 I wanted to find out what was best for us during the short time we have on this earth.
Ecc 6:9 It's better to enjoy what we have than to always want something else, because that makes no more sense than chasing the wind.
Ecc 6:10 Everything that happens was decided long ago. We humans know what we are like, and we can't argue with God, because he is too strong for us.
Ecc 6:11 The more we talk, the less sense we make, so what good does it do to talk?
Ecc 7:8 Something completed is better than something just begun; patience is better than too much pride.
Ecc 7:9 Only fools get angry quickly and hold a grudge.
Ecc 7:10 It isn't wise to ask, "Why is everything worse than it used to be?"
Ecc 7:11 Having wisdom is better than an inheritance.
Ecc 7:12 Wisdom will protect you just like money; knowledge with good sense will lead you to life.
Ecc 7:13 Think of what God has done! If God makes something crooked, can you make it straight?
Ecc 7:14 When times are good, you should be cheerful; when times are bad, think what it means. God makes them both to keep us from knowing what will happen next.
Ecc 7:15 I have seen everything during this senseless life of mine. I have seen good citizens die for doing the right thing, and I have seen criminals live to a ripe old age.
Ecc 7:16 So don't destroy yourself by being too good or acting too smart!
Ecc 7:17 Don't die before your time by being too evil or acting like a fool.
Ecc 7:18 Keep to the middle of the road. You can do this if you truly respect God.
Ecc 9:11 Here is something else I have learned: The fastest runners and the greatest heroes don't always win races and battles. Wisdom, intelligence, and skill don't always make you healthy, rich, or popular. We each have our share of bad luck.
Ecc 9:12 None of us know when we might fall victim to a sudden disaster and find ourselves like fish in a net or birds in a trap.
Ecc 12:11 Words of wisdom are like the stick a farmer uses to make animals move. These sayings come from God, our only shepherd, and they are like nails that fasten things together.
Ecc 12:12 My child, I warn you to stay away from any teachings except these. There is no end to books, and too much study will wear you out.
Ecc 12:13 Everything you were taught can be put into a few words: Respect and obey God! This is what life is all about.
Ecc 12:14 God will judge everything we do, even what is done in secret, whether good or bad.
Solomon was a very wise man, but he did not understand the whole plan of God. He did not know about the salvation of all.
You have a better understanding of God's plan for humanity, than Solomon did or most of the rest of the world!
Col 3:1 If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God.
Col 3:2 Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth.
mercy, peace and love
Kat
rk12201960:
Thanks Joe, you hit the nail on the head,
I was thinking on the same thoughts you posted today at work.
Its a beautiful thing to see God working in 3 people almost at the same time,
\Sorin everything happens for a reason like tonight, I would think God is helping more than use on this issue of understanding. I[
I'm sure some of those who read are being helped out with this understand. We are the light and vessels of God to do as He see fits.
Gods speed.
Randy
rk12201960:
Great post Kat.
Beautiful scriptures and thoughts. ;D
Randy
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