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In Retrospect; A Clearer Vison
OBrenda:
Joe,
I couldn't help but be inspired by this...
While I was reading your experience I thought that maybe for some of us, it doesn't require epic disasters to find the narrow path. I often find myself thinking I certainly am not one of the chosen (which I have peace with) !
Especially when I hear about the trails of others that have really suffered.
Some days have been better than others, but I also see my Life as blessed.
Of course what may lay ahead, I pray for the Grace to endure it. ((All of Us)) :-\
I guess I've been feeling a lack of qualifications on my Resume' to apply for the position/though I do run the race as best as I understand it.
Your sharing is always a blessing,
Brenda
cjwood:
dear joe,
thank you so much for your personal witness of the journey our God has been and is still leading you on. it seemed like a mirror to me where i could see myself and also see the reflection of the Holy Spirit Comforter that lives in you and me and our brothers and sisters on this forum. i am always inspired by your postings and was very grateful to be able to meet you in person in nashville. the bible truths website, ray's teachings, and this forum, along with my personal studies of the scriptures are the food that i take in daily to feed my spirit which gives me the spiritual, physical, emotional, and mental strength needed to run this race on the path that He has chosen for me, and allows me to be able to endure the trials and sufferings that are along the way. again, thank you joe for your personal outpouring. you are a true brother to me and all the others here.
claudia
mharrell08:
Thank you for sharing your testimony with us Joe...these events were a benefit to you as well as to us to learn from.
--- Quote from: OBrenda on January 13, 2009, 04:39:44 PM ---I often find myself thinking I certainly am not one of the chosen (which I have peace with) !
Especially when I hear about the trails of others that have really suffered.
--- End quote ---
Hello Brenda,
Not to take attention away from Joe's comments, but being one of the elect/chosen is not up to anyone but God. In the same manner that no one can claim they are one of the elect, in like manner, no one can claim to not be, you know?
As Paul states he was chief among sinners, but Christ would be longsuffering towards him as a pattern for those who believe [1 Tim 15-16]. As Christ was able to bring Saul into repentance to become Paul, He is able to do that with any of us.
I know we can sometimes make comments that show our humility, but they should not be at the detriment of our belief that God can turn any of us into His very image, in this age. He has to bring us low in order to lift us up...but that does not mean he has forsaken us in any way and that a place in the 2nd resurrection is our destiny. We all lack the qualifications to have the position of glory & honor that bestows the Sons and Daughters of God...that is why the Lord does the work IN US rather than us doing the works as 'all have come short of the glory of God' [Rom 3:23].
I know we all know these things in our mind, but this was just a reminder to know these in our hearts and live them. Please take no offense. :)
Marques
OBrenda:
Marques....I take no offense at all... ;D
I was realizing the error in my mind that plays a tape, "that if you are chosen, you will have great troubles/trials".
Joe's sharing his heart brought light to that "Old Tape" in the "Old Tape Player" so to speak...
So I'm in agreement to this correction!
I've been blessed twice now!
I pray the same for you,
Brenda
Falconn003:
Joe
God bless
Rodger
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