Extreme Makeover - GT Edition

[cubinity]

Have you noticed that you reputation precedes you?
Have you felt as though some people are keeping a record of the wrong things you've said?
Does this get in the way of your comfort when discussing theological topics on this forum?

Well, I would answer yes to all of these questions, and I realize that it is time to grow up and realize that my words have had a negative effect on people.

I have gotten personal without trying to, and burned some bridges I wish I hadn't.

I have said things that shouldn't have been said, and other things that just could have been said in a friendlier way.

Therefore, I'd like to start over.

I am asking for your forgiveness.

I am asking for a chance to make-over my image here on the forums.

I am asking you, specifically, for the opportunity to be renewed socially as I allow the Spirit of Christ to lead me in a new way of communicating theological topics.

Thank you in advance for your support and your forgiveness.

God bless.

 

[Hentenza]

You have been better than most. No apologies needed for me.

 

[LittleLambofJesus]

Have you noticed that you reputation precedes you?
Have you felt as though some people are keeping a record of the wrong things you've said?
Does this get in the way of your comfort when discussing theological topics on this forum?

Well, I would answer yes to all of these questions, and I realize that it is time to grow up and realize that my words have had a negative effect on people.

I have gotten personal without trying to, and burned some bridges I wish I hadn't.

I have said things that shouldn't have been said, and other things that just could have been said in a friendlier way.

Therefore, I'd like to start over.

I am asking for your forgiveness.

I am asking for a chance to make-over my image here on the forums.

I am asking you, specifically, for the opportunity to be renewed socially as I allow the Spirit of Christ to lead me in a new way of communicating theological topics.

Thank you in advance for your support and your forgiveness.

God bless.

Thank you for that great testimony
I am humbled by it myself

Isaiah 43:19 Behold! I will do a new thing; now shall it spring forth; shall ye not know it?
I will even make a Way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert.

John 14:6 Jesus is saying to him "I am the Way/odoV <3598> and the Truth and the Life.
No one is coming toward the Father except thru Me".

 

[Tangible]

Awww. Come here and give me a hug ya big lug.

 

[OrthodoxyUSA]

Have you noticed that you reputation precedes you?
Have you felt as though some people are keeping a record of the wrong things you've said?
Does this get in the way of your comfort when discussing theological topics on this forum?

Well, I would answer yes to all of these questions, and I realize that it is time to grow up and realize that my words have had a negative effect on people.

I have gotten personal without trying to, and burned some bridges I wish I hadn't.

I have said things that shouldn't have been said, and other things that just could have been said in a friendlier way.

Therefore, I'd like to start over.

I am asking for your forgiveness.

I am asking for a chance to make-over my image here on the forums.

I am asking you, specifically, for the opportunity to be renewed socially as I allow the Spirit of Christ to lead me in a new way of communicating theological topics.

Thank you in advance for your support and your forgiveness.

God bless.

Perhaps you may see the reason I say "Forgive me..." all the time.

It is designed to force a habbit.

No matter what I do, no matter what I say. I am offending someone.

As Christ forgives I forgive.

Forgive me. A sinner.

Forgive me...

 

[Fireinfolding]

That was beautiful cubinty, I have confessed the same not too long ago on this forum saying I desired not to joke around as much but be more serious, leaving off of my own devices (of jesting around so much) and leaving off of debate (and much of the same). I felt very convicted about it and broke off from the forum for 5 months to break the habit of it.

Now, I know me and you have not gotten off to a good start either brother, and that is always something I regret between the brethren, when you occupy the same board. So I likewise apologize apologize to you. I hadnt any hard feelings of resentment toward you, however I too am dealing with my own convictions (and trying to practice these here). I honestly do not have very good social skills (this I admit) and so I come up lacking in this very thing which is pointed out to me again and again (this I know). But the only thing I know on the boards (for the most part is wrangling) the controlling of the conversation (or the wrestling down of His words). This always bothers me, so how to be true to Him, to His words, to the brethren and yet still walk not striving is something I find very difficult to do and so I do it in the best way I know how, till I am able to find a better way to engage with folks better.

I responded to you (on your last post) by rep communication because I promised not to respond to answer you again, however I prayed likewise for you and prayed the Father to help me in this as well, so I am glad you posted, and if you are willing (likewise) to give me a second chance I will try to be a little less gaurded in our communications, and let God be blessed over all we can speak cordially with one another (without defenses up). God make this possible between us.

I likewise ask your forgiveness if you be willing.

I will be heading out shortly, but I wanted to come here as the opportunity was presented by you.

Peace be unto you In Jesus Christ, and God's richest blessings be yours in Him

Your sister, Kim

 

[Fireinfolding]

P.S Cubiny

I will add to your makeover with my own my brother. I will do my best to post (but only here on GT) without using the colors anymore.

Hoping to at least show (in good faith) that I do not desire to irritate you (purposefully) or anyone else (which I know I do).

I do know how glad that will make many of you, so I will (from this day forward) change my posting style (so as not drive you all bonkers).

And please, let not all of you rejoice (at the same time) lol

I know... I know, but I have really bad eyes, it helps me immensely, its HOW I study word for word as I run my curser over every word, HOWEVER I can at least save my work (as I prefer it in color) but change it to black (for all of you). So I dont blind all of you (by that) which aides me and which gives me better sight.

If I slip (or forget) just gently remind me, its habitual, and I want to think before I post I might slip (here and there) at first but my aim is to do this so I dont drive you all nuts anymore.

(only here on GT though) I post elsewhere and I like to use them there in christian scriptures, I refuse to do that there (well at least not yet)

Yall can rejoice now

 

[OrthodoxyUSA]

P.S Cubiny

I will add to your makeover with my own my brother. I will do my best to post (but only here on GT) without using the colors anymore.

Hoping to at least show (in good faith) that I do not desire to irritate you (purposefully) or anyone else (which I know I do).

I do know how glad that will make many of you, so I will (from this day forward) change my posting style (so as not drive you all bonkers).

And please, let not all of you rejoice (at the same time) lol

I know... I know, but I have really bad eyes, it helps me immensely, its HOW I study word for word as I run my curser over every word, HOWEVER I can at least save my work (as I prefer it in color) but change it to black (for all of you). So I dont blind all of you (by that) which aides me and which gives me better sight.

If I slip (or forget) just gently remind me, its habitual, and I want to think before I post I might slip (here and there) at first but my aim is to do this so I dont drive you all nuts anymore.

(only here on GT though) I post elsewhere and I like to use them there in christian scriptures, I refuse to do that there (well at least not yet)

Yall can rejoice now

Where's my fainting smiley?

Forgive me...

 

[Philothei]

Cubicity you have never offended me -hugs though toyou-
We all need to apologize to each other from time to time though.
Forgive me also bro.

 

[cubinity]

Thanks for the encouraging words, everyone. I won't be at a computer until Monday, so I'll respond then.

 

[Fireinfolding]

Where's my fainting smiley?

Forgive me...

I know Ortho ,your prayers have been long answered

After all these YEARS huh?

Besides if you kick someone enough over and over again they can be coaxed to consider changing. But I will be willing to admit that I was being more stubborn because of THE WAY others "approached me" on it. And so I refused to budge to "that" (no, not an inch). Because I dont like to respond "to that".

I would have considered it and perhaps changed sooner if someone spoke to me in kind, but my use of them was called "vomit" or a "superman comic book" (and many others) and I had no desire to communicate with "them" if my losing the colors indicated they would speak to me more.

Theres a rhyme and reason I do things, I might seem dense and childish but it keeps people at bay from me. I have found very little comfort and love from the body (in my own experience) and so I lean on certain devices (as I have shared before on this). Humor to lighten a situation and speaking scriptures so as to not wrangle, and my colors which deter people from me, I have my own devices (as I admitted) but its only because I cant open my heart with my brethren, I find it hard to do when they always seek to crush me (which seems to be the case and has been) since I fell in love with my Christ, how to "fit in" I cannot find.

I just dont fit in anywhere and my heart was very broken over that (at the first) so I have learned to gaurd my heart more carefully. None have ever given me reason to let that gaurd down (given how I am approached) but to the contrary always showing me that I have good reason for my own devices (which was to keep them at bay from me).

It worked though, Since we are being honest.

I am late, I keep saying I must head out, so I am off

You are forgiven as always Ortho

 

[sunlover1]

Have you noticed that you reputation precedes you?
Have you felt as though some people are keeping a record of the wrong things you've said?
Does this get in the way of your comfort when discussing theological topics on this forum?

Well, I would answer yes to all of these questions, and I realize that it is time to grow up and realize that my words have had a negative effect on people.

I have gotten personal without trying to, and burned some bridges I wish I hadn't.

I have said things that shouldn't have been said, and other things that just could have been said in a friendlier way.

Therefore, I'd like to start over.

I am asking for your forgiveness.

I am asking for a chance to make-over my image here on the forums.

I am asking you, specifically, for the opportunity to be renewed socially as I allow the Spirit of Christ to lead me in a new way of communicating theological topics.

Thank you in advance for your support and your forgiveness.

God bless.

Hmmm, I musta missed w/e it is you're referring to because you're
one of the most loving (I always thought anyhow) but yeah, you got it.
I hope I never offend you but when I do, please forgive me

P.S Cubiny

I will add to your makeover with my own my brother. I will do my best to post (but only here on GT) without using the colors anymore.

Hoping to at least show (in good faith) that I do not desire to irritate you (purposefully) or anyone else (which I know I do).

I do know how glad that will make many of you, so I will (from this day forward) change my posting style (so as not drive you all bonkers).

And please, let not all of you rejoice (at the same time) lol

I know... I know, but I have really bad eyes, it helps me immensely, its HOW I study word for word as I run my curser over every word, HOWEVER I can at least save my work (as I prefer it in color) but change it to black (for all of you). So I dont blind all of you (by that) which aides me and which gives me better sight.

If I slip (or forget) just gently remind me, its habitual, and I want to think before I post I might slip (here and there) at first but my aim is to do this so I dont drive you all nuts anymore.

(only here on GT though) I post elsewhere and I like to use them there in christian scriptures, I refuse to do that there (well at least not yet)

Yall can rejoice now

Everyone irritates someone.
I would not try to please everyone.
(Only because it can't be done)

TBH, I dont read long lists of passages unless
I am doing my own study, and I dont do much of
that in GT... so you're not bothering me!

But honestly, you can't please everyone
but if you please yourself, then at least
one person is pleased ;)
(NOT joking)

 

[Fireinfolding]

Hmmm, I musta missed w/e it is you're referring to because you're
one of the most loving (I always thought anyhow) but yeah, you got it.
I hope I never offend you but when I do, please forgive me



Everyone irritates someone.
I would not try to please everyone.
(Only because it can't be done)

TBH, I dont read long lists of passages unless
I am doing my own study, and I dont do much of
that in GT... so you're not bothering me!

But honestly, you can't please everyone
but if you please yourself, then at least
one person is pleased ;)
(NOT joking)

Yes, I agree with you sun you cannot please everyone, and I think I was mistaking GT for theology (in the way I regard theology) the studying of the scriptures over the various differences in denominational strifes, which had been more so when I was here earlier. However I am now taking my studies to christian scriptures now. Then if someone wants to read them (fine) if not I just dont click on my posts (much easier) because I really have no real place here. Im into studying and really looking for (even desiring) the participation of others in that, so that I can likewise recieve (somewhat) of a benefit from them (in someway). The majority of the topics and our ways with one another doesnt (for me) really worked toward that, I am less interested in small chit chat (naturally) but I do and have simply because there would be nothing left but arguments (which I am less inclined toward now) or goofing around (whereof) I am convicted not to engage in it (any further).

So, just feeling my way around for the most part as to where to find my place, even online. Whether it would be between mindlessly watching youtube videos (if I was not on this ancient dial up) or here (is how) I feel sometimes. But (for real) I would then feel like I was taking what Christ has given me and throwing it behind me (because of my experiences) and in my plain becoming weary of it all (at times). I am sure we have all felt that way (at times, I know I do). However, his thoughts come to me (again and again) and remind me, If you love those who love you, what thank have ye? Now wherever I go I really have to cease from looking for love or acceptance (at all) but rather (in looking to myself) how I can better love those who (I perceive) as hating me. So I have had to (in my time off from here) had to readjust my vision (or aim) from hoping for any good to come back to me through others, and incorporate this newer, which is how to seek my good from God (alone)

Resolving to is one thing, walking consistently in it is a whole other thing, I definately dont do this perfectly, and by Gods grace it will come to pass that I do this much better, but I lack in other skills which I have to work through too.

Hopefully I will get it together sister

 

[Optimax]

Hey Cube:

Takes courage, a love of God and meekness to write and do what you posted.

I have great respect for you in you resolve to walk a better walk as the Lord as commanded us all.

No offense taken here.

Hope there has been no offense given from here. If so, then apologies are also given.

 

[Dorothea]

We all slip up. I'm not sure what you are asking forgiveness for but, God forgives, and so I forgive. Please forgive me for offending you and others here.

 

[sunlover1]

Yes, I agree with you sun you cannot please everyone, and I think I was mistaking GT for theology (in the way I regard theology) the studying of the scriptures over the various differences in denominational strifes, which had been more so when I was here earlier. However I am now taking my studies to christian scriptures now.

When I first began posting online at ..another site... I spent most of my time in "Bible
study" folder..
I don't do bible study on the sites now.
Tried the Scripture folder here,
but it seemed deserted iirc....

Now wherever I go I really have to cease from looking for love or acceptance (at all) but rather (in looking to myself) how I can better love those who (I perceive) as hating me. So I have had to (in my time off from here) had to readjust my vision (or aim) from hoping for any good to come back to me through others, and incorporate this newer, which is how to seek my good from God (alone)

One problem though.
God's way IS to show His goodness 'through others...
This is how He manifests His love, through mankind...
His "BODY"...

Resolving to is one thing, walking consistently in it is a whole other thing, I definately dont do this perfectly, and by Gods grace it will come to pass that I do this much better, but I lack in other skills which I have to work through too.

Hopefully I will get it together sister

When you do, you can write a book and we'll all learn from your report.

Til then, maybe you need to study how to rest in His amazing love.
You've been through a lot recently,... practice resting in Him...
(It's making life worth living for me!) It can take a lifetime to overcome
some of the "life" that happens to us, but sometimes we can learn
to ASK the Father and He will do heart surgery which can be a bit
more expedient.
David always "asked" and received help in His time of need.

rest...

shhhh...

Mercy, peace, and love be multiplied to you

 

[wannabeadesigirl]

cubinity you are a man of courage to follow God's direction to you. Though please don't stop posting in the outrageous lie thread...your responses are highly amusing.

 

[Fireinfolding]

When I first began posting online at ..another site... I spent most of my time in "Bible
study" folder..
I don't do bible study on the sites now.
Tried the Scripture folder here,
but it seemed deserted iirc....


One problem though.
God's way IS to show His goodness 'through others...
This is how He manifests His love, through mankind...
His "BODY"...

When you do, you can write a book and we'll all learn from your report.

Til then, maybe you need to study how to rest in His amazing love.
You've been through a lot recently,... practice resting in Him...
(It's making life worth living for me!) It can take a lifetime to overcome
some of the "life" that happens to us, but sometimes we can learn
to ASK the Father and He will do heart surgery which can be a bit
more expedient.
David always "asked" and received help in His time of need.

rest...

shhhh...

Mercy, peace, and love be multiplied to you

Thank you sis, I do know how to rest "in His", the former however is rather rare (even though...) but Peace to you too sun, and His richest blessings

 

[cubinity]

Thank you, everyone, for your encouragement and shared testimonies.
As God leads us all, we must daily take up our crosses, which often means daily inventorying our choices and the influences we have on others.
My personality gets in the way too often, and can be a real hinderance to what God wants to do through me.
I am thankful to have a Christian community that can correct me in love, not keep a record of wrongs against me, and allow God to use me in spite of myself sometimes.
God bless...