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firefly77:
Thank you so much for your kind words... They are appreciated  :)
The gift of mercy... my goodness, I had completely forgotten about the "gifts". It so makes sense now. It is almost like the weight of the world fell off my shoulders. One of the signs of this gift I read this morning is also being distraught when "brothers" fight amongst themselves... I have always been a "peacemaker"; it never mattered much to me who would win the argument if a knockout drag-out fight could be avoided. Close relationships should be valued and cherished... an argument or fight IMHO ought never sever a relationship to where you cannot at least say that you agree to disagree and continue to be friends. If I consider the gift of mercy... there is absolutely no doubt in my mind that "God WILL have MERCY on them all" and not torture them in Hell forever, and after all, I am just getting a very small glimpse of how merciful our Heavenly Father really is.

Richard D:
Hi Brenda, I had came back to this post to see what others outside myself might be experiencing and how they might also be dealing with there shortcomings with our creator.

I enjoyed the insights you have shown through you’re questions. They were of great help and comfort to me, causing me to think in the things you said. Thank you also for the P.S. you had addressed to me as well.

It’s wonderful to be in and part of the wisdom that can only be found in the collective body of Christ.  :)

             Thank you and all who have posted here. In His Love. Richard.



 

AK4:
Richard

It reminds me of Paul and the thorn in his flesh.  I believe we all have at least one thorn, (i have at least 4 or 5 big ones).  Remember whatever issue you or me or anyone here is going through "My Grace is sufficient for you" is what the Lord says not only to Paul but to us all.

That speaks to me saying something like---I know now your short comings and its okay, because I still love you--or, Even though you have this nagging thing going on and you are trying your best to please me, it doesnt matter what you do because My Grace is upon you.

Think about it.  Paul was given a thorn in his flesh to keep him humble because of the revelations he was given--cant that also apply to us.  Our eyes have been opened and the Truth (little to some, more to others) has been revealed to us and to keep some of us humble we've also have been given some sort of thorn in the flesh.  I tell you, my biggest thorn (my ex) Ive prayed and prayed for this (expletive) to be removed, but this thorn has had the opposite effect of what i initially thought it was for. It (she), the more (expletive) things she keeps doing to me only brings me closer to Jesus because in Him is my only Hope for it to end.

This thorn has actually got me praising Him more and more, and praising Him more and more for her (that (expletive) thorn in my flesh).  Without it I seriously doubt i would be were i am at today--with still along way to go (i still have at least 13 years left of directly dealing with her).

I guess my advice to you would be to accept whatever it is thats the thorn in your flesh.  It may be more of a blessing than you know.

In Jesus,

Anthony

Richard D:
Hello Anthony.


Thank you for sharing your thoughts on the thorn in his flesh with me. I was thinking that when I used to go to church, how everyone dressed up and had smiles upon their faces and appeared so righteous to me. I knew deep within there was something terribly wrong or missing within me.

We never talked about thing there, as we do here in this forum. You know Anthony, it’s difficult for one to go to a righteous man or women and say, I have this issue or that issue or I think this or I think that, knowing condemnation waits on the tip of their tongues.

 I’m not a righteous man , I don’t have much knowledge but as I look back where I came from  because of what I found here, I can see I have grown some in true knowledge, I have brothers and sisters in the true teachings of God that are a total blessing to me.

I understand now my agonizing over my issues is really God bringing into light my wickedness and sinful ways. God took me from where I was and lead me here to this forum for a reason. Perhaps it’s my time to burn to begin the journey of purification which is painful and necessary for the transformation of His image.

Thank you Anthony for this post, it helps me more than you’ll know. I believe God inspired you to post this one knowing he was going to use it for my benefit and also for all who like us struggle in this life.


                                           You’re Brother in Christ. Richard   

OBrenda:
Decky,

I've thought about your post all day.  When I read posts like yours I feel so helpless.  You have been through many experiences I never have.  Your Dad sounds like a wonderful man.  It will be an amazing Day when you embrace each other again.   When I read about what You & David have endured I question if I am even one of the called?  I admire your strength to keep in the race, even if right now it is just a step a day.

I think it's O.K. to vent all you want,
Brenda



[I'm so grafeful Suzie posted Ray's article on praying God's way.  :)   ]

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