WWJD club

[HeReignsInMe]

Actually, that is one of the amazing things about God. He gave me a surge of complete comfort, took away all of my worries, and I completely was at ease in telling my coworker my view of faith. He had not seen the scripture about the entirety of the law of the prophets being summed up into "Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength and love your neighbor as yourself", and when I showed him that, he started to talk about how all of the holy wars between faiths seem so pointless, and we got to talking about how the body of Christ (ie the Christian Church) was never intended by God to be fractured, and that we all share the same common belief that "God so loved the world that he gave his one and only son, that whoever believes in him will not perish but have everlasting life. For God did send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him." (paraphrased... my memory is not so good).

Basically, pointing him to these two scriptures and then explaining that we "all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." (proven by the fact that we don't have to learn to be selfish and greedy, but we do have to learn to share and be selfless), I was able to share the whole of the salvation message with him while sitting at my desk at work.

God sure does move in mysterious ways.

Thanks, all, for the encouragement!

Awesome!

 

[cristianna]

Actually, that is one of the amazing things about God. He gave me a surge of complete comfort, took away all of my worries, and I completely was at ease in telling my coworker my view of faith. He had not seen the scripture about the entirety of the law of the prophets being summed up into "Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength and love your neighbor as yourself", and when I showed him that, he started to talk about how all of the holy wars between faiths seem so pointless, and we got to talking about how the body of Christ (ie the Christian Church) was never intended by God to be fractured, and that we all share the same common belief that "God so loved the world that he gave his one and only son, that whoever believes in him will not perish but have everlasting life. For God did send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him." (paraphrased... my memory is not so good).

Basically, pointing him to these two scriptures and then explaining that we "all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." (proven by the fact that we don't have to learn to be selfish and greedy, but we do have to learn to share and be selfless), I was able to share the whole of the salvation message with him while sitting at my desk at work.

God sure does move in mysterious ways.

Thanks, all, for the encouragement!

This is terrific! Thank you for sharing!

Oh, and good morning!

No sweat! Sometimes I too get all caught up in the awesomeness!

*sends out a group hug to all that are willing to accept it*

And right back to you!

 

[HeReignsInMe]

*sends out a group hug to all that are willing to accept it*

Thanks, likewise!

 

[HeReignsInMe]

Oh, and good morning!

Double oh, yes good morning to all!

 

[Tychicus2]

Group Hug Smiley...

Good Day and God Bless,

Ty

 

[FriarErasmus]

A quote from an atheist in the open forums:

Some of you guys have really brought the image of christians up. Very welcoming.

I love it when we do something right as a community of believers and worshipers.

 

[wolfman544]

Good afternoon all

Hello, everyone! How's everything going for all of you?
That's a lot of cool pics Ty!
I've been finding it a little harder as the days go by to live as I'm lead to believe Jesus would. It certainly doesn't get easier. I keep catching myself completely ignoring what I know I should do. But at the same time, I am still closer to God than I was before I took the pledge. It is hard, but with God's help, I am fighting hard to live up to it.

I will keep you in prayer. He will strengthen you, have similar issues, I try to do it on my own and fail, I have to remember to ask for His strength and lean on Him.

Actually, that is one of the amazing things about God. He gave me a surge of complete comfort, took away all of my worries, and I completely was at ease in telling my coworker my view of faith. He had not seen the scripture about the entirety of the law of the prophets being summed up into "Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength and love your neighbor as yourself", and when I showed him that, he started to talk about how all of the holy wars between faiths seem so pointless, and we got to talking about how the body of Christ (ie the Christian Church) was never intended by God to be fractured, and that we all share the same common belief that "God so loved the world that he gave his one and only son, that whoever believes in him will not perish but have everlasting life. For God did send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him." (paraphrased... my memory is not so good).

Basically, pointing him to these two scriptures and then explaining that we "all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." (proven by the fact that we don't have to learn to be selfish and greedy, but we do have to learn to share and be selfless), I was able to share the whole of the salvation message with him while sitting at my desk at work.

God sure does move in mysterious ways.

Thanks, all, for the encouragement!

That is awesome And I totally agree with the church thing, nowhere in the Bible is "churches" mentioned, unless it's different physical locations.

A quote from an atheist in the open forums:


I love it when we do something right as a community of believers and worshipers.

Also awesome

 

[Eldaah]

Aww, bro! A relevant picture and verse or sentiment for everyone Thank you very much.

Eldaah, will pray He keeps you near Him when you find it difficult. Are you pleased you took the pledge, though?

Hiya, Rita Aww, do you not enjoy school? Just think, Jesus will be sitting in maths and history an Spanish with you Even thought He already knows it all inside out. Cleverest dude I know, Him

Thanks. Yes, I am very pleased that I took it. I wouldn't trade it for anything. Walking closer to God is priceless.

Actually, that is one of the amazing things about God. He gave me a surge of complete comfort, took away all of my worries, and I completely was at ease in telling my coworker my view of faith. He had not seen the scripture about the entirety of the law of the prophets being summed up into "Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength and love your neighbor as yourself", and when I showed him that, he started to talk about how all of the holy wars between faiths seem so pointless, and we got to talking about how the body of Christ (ie the Christian Church) was never intended by God to be fractured, and that we all share the same common belief that "God so loved the world that he gave his one and only son, that whoever believes in him will not perish but have everlasting life. For God did send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him." (paraphrased... my memory is not so good).

Basically, pointing him to these two scriptures and then explaining that we "all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." (proven by the fact that we don't have to learn to be selfish and greedy, but we do have to learn to share and be selfless), I was able to share the whole of the salvation message with him while sitting at my desk at work.

God sure does move in mysterious ways.

Thanks, all, for the encouragement!

Awesome! God is good!

Group Hug Smiley...

Good Day and God Bless,

Ty

Awesome smiley Ty.

Hugs to all!

 

[GreenMunchkin]

This is such a nice thread

I pray you are all enjoying the pledge we took

 

[HeReignsInMe]

A quote from an atheist in the open forums:


I love it when we do something right as a community of believers and worshipers.

Love this! Good morning to all, have a blessed day!

 

[kanga22]

It's great to hear about successful encounters for God here!

I'd love to post a personal success today, but truthfully I believe that I've been failing my own children in the last week. I probably just needed to take a couple of days off. I've been letting the stress of my struggling marriage, money, and work get to me. My patience with my children has been less than Christlike.

Yesterday I realized that I had caught a nasty cold. So, I had yesterday and today off to get healthy and de-stress a little. I'm giving my kids extra hugs, kisses, "I love yous", cuddles, and apoligies.

It is true that resting one day a week is a great idea. It's not surprising that God told us to do it! But, how many of us really do? I'm just curious, how do you keep the Sabbath day Holy? Do you actually set aside a day where you don't do any work? I'm not judging or criticising, just curious. I know that I would be more relaxed and not so easily wrapped up in the world if I remembered not to go go go 24/7.

To be honest, I've always felt that Monday thru Friday are for working, Saturday the kids and I run errands and play, and Sunday I clean and prepare for another week. How does one go about truly setting aside an entire day of rest? I'd love to hear suggestions.

 

[cristianna]

This is such a nice thread

I pray you are all enjoying the pledge we took

I am! And I hope and pray everyone else is too!

It's great to hear about successful encounters for God here!

I'd love to post a personal success today, but truthfully I believe that I've been failing my own children in the last week. I probably just needed to take a couple of days off. I've been letting the stress of my struggling marriage, money, and work get to me. My patience with my children has been less than Christlike.

Yesterday I realized that I had caught a nasty cold. So, I had yesterday and today off to get healthy and de-stress a little. I'm giving my kids extra hugs, kisses, "I love yous", cuddles, and apoligies.

It is true that resting one day a week is a great idea. It's not surprising that God told us to do it! But, how many of us really do? I'm just curious, how do you keep the Sabbath day Holy? Do you actually set aside a day where you don't do any work? I'm not judging or criticising, just curious. I know that I would be more relaxed and not so easily wrapped up in the world if I remembered not to go go go 24/7.

To be honest, I've always felt that Monday thru Friday are for working, Saturday the kids and I run errands and play, and Sunday I clean and prepare for another week. How does one go about truly setting aside an entire day of rest? I'd love to hear suggestions.

Hi Kanga! I think your reaction and acknowledging your stress levels is awesome! I think it's great for our children to see us as not perfect. Appologizing, extra hugs and kisses and all of that is great! Just take a minute to reflect on the lessons you are teaching them.

It has taken years for me to come to a routine that enables one day of nothing. Friday's and Monday's I clean like a madwoman. Well, maybe not so much so on Monday, but it definitely has it's times in which it doesn't look like I cleaned at all on Friday.

Like you Monday through Friday (and an occasional Satruday) are for whatever needs to be done. Saturday I generally run errands although I prefer to do it during the evening hours during the week. And Sunday is for church, eating and relaxing.

It took me some time to adapt to a routine that works in our home. But once you find the best routine for your family and lifestyle it's great when you have the one day set aside to truly relax. Our Father does have the best ideas!



Good morning everyone!

 

[HeReignsInMe]

I am! And I hope and pray everyone else is too!



Hi Kanga! I think your reaction and acknowledging your stress levels is awesome! I think it's great for our children to see us as not perfect. Appologizing, extra hugs and kisses and all of that is great! Just take a minute to reflect on the lessons you are teaching them.

It has taken years for me to come to a routine that enables one day of nothing. Friday's and Monday's I clean like a madwoman. Well, maybe not so much so on Monday, but it definitely has it's times in which it doesn't look like I cleaned at all on Friday.

Like you Monday through Friday (and an occasional Satruday) are for whatever needs to be done. Saturday I generally run errands although I prefer to do it during the evening hours during the week. And Sunday is for church, eating and relaxing.

It took me some time to adapt to a routine that works in our home. But once you find the best routine for your family and lifestyle it's great when you have the one day set aside to truly relax. Our Father does have the best ideas!



Good morning everyone!

Wise words.......

 

[HeReignsInMe]

This is such a nice thread

I pray you are all enjoying the pledge we took

Ditto!

 

[cristianna]

Good morning HeReignsInMe!

 

[HeReignsInMe]

Good morning HeReignsInMe!

Morning, sis.....have a great and blessed day!

 

[GreenMunchkin]

Wise words.......

I agree. Very very wise words

 

[GreenMunchkin]

Oops... always forget to say good morning! Grr.

Good morning, lovely people

 

[Eldaah]

Good morning all!

It's great to hear about successful encounters for God here!

I'd love to post a personal success today, but truthfully I believe that I've been failing my own children in the last week. I probably just needed to take a couple of days off. I've been letting the stress of my struggling marriage, money, and work get to me. My patience with my children has been less than Christlike.

Yesterday I realized that I had caught a nasty cold. So, I had yesterday and today off to get healthy and de-stress a little. I'm giving my kids extra hugs, kisses, "I love yous", cuddles, and apoligies.

It is true that resting one day a week is a great idea. It's not surprising that God told us to do it! But, how many of us really do? I'm just curious, how do you keep the Sabbath day Holy? Do you actually set aside a day where you don't do any work? I'm not judging or criticising, just curious. I know that I would be more relaxed and not so easily wrapped up in the world if I remembered not to go go go 24/7.

To be honest, I've always felt that Monday thru Friday are for working, Saturday the kids and I run errands and play, and Sunday I clean and prepare for another week. How does one go about truly setting aside an entire day of rest? I'd love to hear suggestions.

I don't do a lot on Sundays but I do whatever work my parents tell me to do. They don't usually have me do any on Sundays, but sometimes they do. I guess it just depends on what needs done and how important it is. At my age, resting on Sundays is only an option if my parents allow it because I have to obey them. They do try to do the right things though, and I usually rest on sundays.

I am! And I hope and pray everyone else is too!

Hi Kanga! I think your reaction and acknowledging your stress levels is awesome! I think it's great for our children to see us as not perfect. Appologizing, extra hugs and kisses and all of that is great! Just take a minute to reflect on the lessons you are teaching them.

It has taken years for me to come to a routine that enables one day of nothing. Friday's and Monday's I clean like a madwoman. Well, maybe not so much so on Monday, but it definitely has it's times in which it doesn't look like I cleaned at all on Friday.

Like you Monday through Friday (and an occasional Satruday) are for whatever needs to be done. Saturday I generally run errands although I prefer to do it during the evening hours during the week. And Sunday is for church, eating and relaxing.

It took me some time to adapt to a routine that works in our home. But once you find the best routine for your family and lifestyle it's great when you have the one day set aside to truly relax. Our Father does have the best ideas!



Good morning everyone!

I have one word to reply with:

lol. I hope you all are having a wonderful day!

 

[wolfman544]

Good Morning all

This is such a nice thread

I pray you are all enjoying the pledge we took

Indeed, uplifting each other in prayer is the best thing we can go to help eachother

It's great to hear about successful encounters for God here!

I'd love to post a personal success today, but truthfully I believe that I've been failing my own children in the last week. I probably just needed to take a couple of days off. I've been letting the stress of my struggling marriage, money, and work get to me. My patience with my children has been less than Christlike.

Yesterday I realized that I had caught a nasty cold. So, I had yesterday and today off to get healthy and de-stress a little. I'm giving my kids extra hugs, kisses, "I love yous", cuddles, and apoligies.

It is true that resting one day a week is a great idea. It's not surprising that God told us to do it! But, how many of us really do? I'm just curious, how do you keep the Sabbath day Holy? Do you actually set aside a day where you don't do any work? I'm not judging or criticising, just curious. I know that I would be more relaxed and not so easily wrapped up in the world if I remembered not to go go go 24/7.

To be honest, I've always felt that Monday thru Friday are for working, Saturday the kids and I run errands and play, and Sunday I clean and prepare for another week. How does one go about truly setting aside an entire day of rest? I'd love to hear suggestions.

It is good to hear that you are taking steps to de-stress, you are working to fix the problem, so I wouldn't count that as a failure.

I totally agree, we need at least 1 day off a week, On Sundays I basically just try not to do much at all, schedule premitting we go to church in the morning (my wife works as a caregiver, which means she sometimes has to work sundays), then basically just relax in the afternoon and evening.