Fellowship with CindyisHis (4) Part one

[KleinerApfel]

I'm so glad to see you back here! All three of you, Irene, pc4, and ral. It was pretty quiet for awhile.

I'm still missing Mark and Glenda.

Did you miss me too Cindy?!

 

[CindyisHis]

Did you miss me too Cindy?!

Yes, not just here, but I haven't bumped into you anywhere for a long time!

I'm so glad you stopped by!

Join us for a study in the book of James. We're talking about chapter 1 this week. Or just hang out with us and tell us what's been going on.

I'm also missing SapphireAngel7 and J4Jesus, and bunches of others, but the ones I named before were planning to participate in the study of James.

 

[Glenda]

I'm here, Cindy..

Just been a difficult week for me.. and when it is, I tend to shut down.. and hide for a while.. I'm good at encourageing others.. by tend to be scarce when I'm down..

We didn't go to church Sunday.. Mike was feeling like he needed a week or 2 off after what happened & ended up with us leaving the church we were attending.

I needed to feel God's presence.. so I took my cd player & flags & went outside & worshiped for a while.. that helped..

When I checked my email, an email letter from John Paul Jackson was there.. and the message was about transition.. how it can be the best of times.. if you look to the future where God is taking you.. or the worst of times.. if you try to hold on to the past..

I was worried about Mike.. because the trust he had placed in the Ministry Leader had been so broken.. and he doesn't trust easily..

Yesterday, Mike went to see the pastors at the AOG where we used to go.. told them we are no longer associated with the other church.. he didn't say why & they didn't want to know..

The associate pastor said excitedly, Does that mean you're coming back!?!

So it looks like we will be going there on Sunday.. I can wave my flags there.. and there are a lot of nice people there.. it is the church I was saved in..

 

[CindyisHis]

I'm glad you are here, Glenda. And I'm thankful for all of you.

Your post touched me so. My heart has gone out to you. I'm with you in your yard as you worship and wave your flags. I'm with you when you hurt over what has happened. I lay in bed at night thinking of you, and praying, "Lord, what I can I say to Glenda?" It isn't words that come, it's a picture of just sitting quietly with you. Listening to you. Being there. And keeping you in my prayers. Looking forward to what is ahead for you and Mike. Love what you heard in that email.

I wish I could say lots more, but I have spent a bit too much time here that I really didn't have this morning.

ral, what about James?

Mark, looking forward to hearing more from you this weekend.

I received news Angel, may not be back after all. It's always sad to see someone go, but I believe the Lord will add to our numbers those He has selected to join us and we welcome them.

 

[ralangley]

I'm here, Cindy..

Just been a difficult week for me.. and when it is, I tend to shut down.. and hide for a while.. I'm good at encourageing others.. by tend to be scarce when I'm down..

We didn't go to church Sunday.. Mike was feeling like he needed a week or 2 off after what happened & ended up with us leaving the church we were attending.

I needed to feel God's presence.. so I took my cd player & flags & went outside & worshiped for a while.. that helped..

When I checked my email, an email letter from John Paul Jackson was there.. and the message was about transition.. how it can be the best of times.. if you look to the future where God is taking you.. or the worst of times.. if you try to hold on to the past..

I was worried about Mike.. because the trust he had placed in the Ministry Leader had been so broken.. and he doesn't trust easily..

Yesterday, Mike went to see the pastors at the AOG where we used to go.. told them we are no longer associated with the other church.. he didn't say why & they didn't want to know..

The associate pastor said excitedly, Does that mean you're coming back!?!

So it looks like we will be going there on Sunday.. I can wave my flags there.. and there are a lot of nice people there.. it is the church I was saved in..

I'm praying that you find the right church for you sweetie! I attend an AOG church. I love the associate pastor and I'm beginning to know and love many of the members. Its not everything I'm looking for in a church, but its enough. I was baptized and gave my testimony there, so I feel a special bond with them. It's not as charismatic as I'd like, but I'm finding small groups that are much more expressive than the main service.

Let us know what it was like.

I'm glad you are here, Glenda. And I'm thankful for all of you.

ral, what about James?

Ugghhh!!! I got nuttin'. Sorry, I'll try to get serious and say something tonight.

It's a beautiful day out -its going to be in the 90's today and over the weekend. My husband's birthday is tomorrow (the big 50....I married a much older man...). I'm baking a yummy carrot cake. Its smells scrumptious. As soon as its out of the oven, we're going to play on the lake.

I squeeze something out of my brain later. Love you all! Ral

 

[CindyisHis]

I'm praying that you find the right church for you sweetie! I attend an AOG church. I love the associate pastor and I'm beginning to know and love many of the members. Its not everything I'm looking for in a church, but its enough. I was baptized and gave my testimony there, so I feel a special bond with them. It's not as charismatic as I'd like, but I'm finding small groups that are much more expressive than the main service.

Let us know what it was like.



Ugghhh!!! I got nuttin'. Sorry, I'll try to get serious and say something tonight.

It's a beautiful day out -its going to be in the 90's today and over the weekend. My husband's birthday is tomorrow (the big 50....I married a much older man...). I'm baking a yummy carrot cake. Its smells scrumptious. As soon as its out of the oven, we're going to play on the lake.

I squeeze something out of my brain later. Love you all! Ral

What a sweet wife! Sounds like a nice plan. Don't be discouraged about James. Sometimes it's that way. It's still sown in your heart.

 

[CindyisHis]

Receiving the word meekly is not a concept only found in James. As I was reading in Psalms the other day I came across this scripture.

Psalm 94:12 Blessed is the man whom You instruct, O LORD,
And teach out of Your law,
13 That You may give him rest from the days of adversity,
Until the pit is dug for the wicked.

Notice how we get rest from adversity? By receiving the Word!

Here's the scripture in James from the AMP.
"in a humble (gentle, modest) spirit receive and welcome the Word which implanted and rooted [in your hearts] contains the power to save your souls."

 

[peacechild4]

I had a unsettling experience last night at a prayer group I just joined. We were praying for healing for the husband of one member, and I heard the Holy Spirit tell me to place my hands on her head and ask her to stand in her husband's place. I didn't, because I was afraid I'd look silly and I wasn't even sure if it was scriptural. When I got home, the Holy Spirit reminded me of what He had said, and how I had refused to act upon what I heard. My fear kept me from being a doer.

If this happens again.. just explain to the people with you what you just told us!! That way together you could pray about it and talk about what the LORD has told you to do..
Perhaps you could even go back to your prayer group when it meets next time and share this..

It could be dear friend that one other person had something similar but didn't act on it either.. maybe by sharing you might open a door that was not opened to you all before..

In any case just because you didn't.. it does not mean the moment or opportunity is going to be lost forever.. it might open and free you all to deeper conversations or to find out things others might have felt similar to you!!

In God nothing is ever wasted!!

 

[peacechild4]

I'm here, Cindy..

Just been a difficult week for me.. and when it is, I tend to shut down.. and hide for a while.. I'm good at encourageing others.. by tend to be scarce when I'm down..

We didn't go to church Sunday.. Mike was feeling like he needed a week or 2 off after what happened & ended up with us leaving the church we were attending.

I needed to feel God's presence.. so I took my cd player & flags & went outside & worshiped for a while.. that helped..

When I checked my email, an email letter from John Paul Jackson was there.. and the message was about transition.. how it can be the best of times.. if you look to the future where God is taking you.. or the worst of times.. if you try to hold on to the past..

I was worried about Mike.. because the trust he had placed in the Ministry Leader had been so broken.. and he doesn't trust easily..

Yesterday, Mike went to see the pastors at the AOG where we used to go.. told them we are no longer associated with the other church.. he didn't say why & they didn't want to know..

The associate pastor said excitedly, Does that mean you're coming back!?!

So it looks like we will be going there on Sunday.. I can wave my flags there.. and there are a lot of nice people there.. it is the church I was saved in..

Please don't shut down again next time come here to us.. we may all be imperfect people with our own problems but in Christ we are perfect.. Together we can pray and support you.. as you support us in our times of need..

I will pray for your husband to be able to forgive whomever caused him hurt.. We can be at peace with everyone.. even if we don't agree..

We can be like a tree planted by streams of water wherever we are.. because we have the endless living water inside of us!! We are movable trees!!

 

[CindyisHis]

Receiving the word meekly is not a concept only found in James. As I was reading in Psalms the other day I came across this scripture.

Psalm 94:12 Blessed is the man whom You instruct, O LORD,
And teach out of Your law,
13 That You may give him rest from the days of adversity,
Until the pit is dug for the wicked.

Notice how we get rest from adversity? By receiving the Word!

Here's the scripture in James from the AMP.
"in a humble (gentle, modest) spirit receive and welcome the Word which implanted and rooted [in your hearts] contains the power to save your souls."

There's so many scriptures on this. It must be very important, or it wouldn't be all over the Bible! Here's more on receiving the Word taken from New Living Translation.

Proverbs 15:31 If you listen to constructive criticism,
you will be at home among the wise.
32 If you reject discipline, you only harm yourself;
but if you listen to correction, you grow in understanding.

I can think of times my heart has fret against the Lord. I've looked at circumstances and exalted them over His Word. I agreed with it more than with God! Then I'd get hurt through my lack of understanding, and even get angry with the Lord for not doing as I thought He should! All along it was me who was not receiving the engrafted Word, able to save my soul. It was me who would not listen to correction, of take responsibility for my negligence of lack of understanding. As a result, I never received the promise of God.

This one hits you head on.
Proverbs 13:18 Poverty and shame come to him who refuses instruction and correction, but he who heeds reproof is honored.
We must with meekness receive His Word.

 

[peacechild4]

Good and wholesome words Cindy.. thanks for keeping on..

 

[CindyisHis]

Good and wholesome words Cindy.. thanks for keeping on..

Hey, this hits me right in the face sometimes. I might as well yield to the Lord and adjust myself to His ways. I find it's better in the end. Correction is grievous at first, but afterwards yields the peaceable fruit of righteousness.

Hebrews 12:11 All discipline for the moment seems not to be joyful, but sorrowful; yet to those who have been trained by it, afterwards it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness.

 

[ralangley]

If this happens again.. just explain to the people with you what you just told us!! That way together you could pray about it and talk about what the LORD has told you to do..
Perhaps you could even go back to your prayer group when it meets next time and share this..

It could be dear friend that one other person had something similar but didn't act on it either.. maybe by sharing you might open a door that was not opened to you all before..

In any case just because you didn't.. it does not mean the moment or opportunity is going to be lost forever.. it might open and free you all to deeper conversations or to find out things others might have felt similar to you!!

In God nothing is ever wasted!!

Thank you. I agree with you. As I reflected on it I realized how fear keeps many of us from being fully obedient to God. It certainly does me. My fear kept my faith small and God's power compressed in a tiny little box that said "This is how God should work". I realized this is the type of thing I need to talk about with my group.

There's so many scriptures on this. It must be very important, or it wouldn't be all over the Bible! Here's more on receiving the Word taken from New Living Translation.

Proverbs 15:31 If you listen to constructive criticism,
you will be at home among the wise.
32 If you reject discipline, you only harm yourself;
but if you listen to correction, you grow in understanding.

I can think of times my heart has fret against the Lord. I've looked at circumstances and exalted them over His Word. I agreed with it more than with God! Then I'd get hurt through my lack of understanding, and even get angry with the Lord for not doing as I thought He should! All along it was me who was not receiving the engrafted Word, able to save my soul. It was me who would not listen to correction, of take responsibility for my negligence of lack of understanding. As a result, I never received the promise of God.

This one hits you head on.
Proverbs 13:18 Poverty and shame come to him who refuses instruction and correction, but he who heeds reproof is honored.
We must with meekness receive His Word.

Thank you! God's discipline is an amazing gift. Its honest feedback of the highest form! I've told God that I want to hear it now when I can do something about it, then later when its too late. What I'm hearing now is that I've got to work on the condition of my heart - the "little" judgments, the criticism, the resentments that no one would possible see. Its all sin....which brings forth death.

Friends, its going to be another AMAZING day! We'll be spending it on the lake with friends. Oh, I had a miracle! Todd Bentley often talks about two people who influenced his spiritual growth - Benny Hinn and Kathryn Kulman. I've been looking for "Good Morning Holy Spirit" at the library but they don't have it. Well, yesterday I returned some books at the library, and for some odd reason, decided to browse their books for sale. (I hardly ever do this because its mostly all junk.) There side by side were two books - one, "Good Morning Holy Spirit" by Benny Hinn, and two, "Nothing is Impossible with God" by Kathryn Kuhlman!! I bought them for $1.35!!! Isn't God awesome!!

 

[CindyisHis]

Praise the Lord, ral! Woo-hoo! O the wonderful things the Lord does for those who trust in Him. And for those who are so teachable, ready to receive correction! You have the right heart attitude.

You said something very interesting - about faith and fear.

My fear kept my faith small......

These are diametrically opposing forces, both so powerful. Faith is mightier of the two. However it is a challenge to be constantly filled with faith. The negative forces of this world cause us to fall into fear far easier. It really takes no effort to fear. Faith must be attended to, by attending to God's Word. Then it must be exercised. Faith without works is dead. Oh-oh, that's next week's study.

Faith will drive fear out. In that respect it is mightier.

Question I must ask myself is this: Do I have more faith in what God has said, than fear in what may happen? Fear is simply faith in the opposite direction. It's faith that something bad or dreaded will happen. We must use our faith to believe something good will happen, exactly what God has said.

Faith connects us to God. Fear connects us to the devil.
Faith opens the door for God to work. Fear opens the door to the devil.

Lord, I ask You to help us in our weakness. Forgive us for ever doubting You. How could we ever doubt Your integrity? Help us to focus, to keep before our eyes and in our hearts, Your Word. Help us to keep our eyes on You, not on the wind and the waves, as Peter did, that we may not be driven about as the waves of the sea. We desire to be strong in faith, giving glory to You, just as our father, Abraham. We receive Your promise by faith. We believe! We are believers! We believe in You, and trust in Your Word which endures forever.

 

[Jere209]

I'm back everyone., , so I'll be reading some more soon too..
If y'all want to hear anymore from me..

 

[CindyisHis]

I'm back everyone., , so I'll be reading some more soon too..
If y'all want to hear anymore from me..

You know it! And I want to hear how things went. I'm sure this was not an easy trip. Are you doing okay?

 

[~RENEE~]

evenin all And hugs all around.

 

[CindyisHis]

evenin all And hugs all around.

Hi there RENEE Good to see ya'.

 

[CindyisHis]

We haven't talked about this yet.

James 1:25 But he who looks carefully into the faultless law, the [law] of liberty, and is faithful to it and perseveres in looking into it, being not a heedless listener who forgets but an active doer [who obeys], he shall be blessed in his doing (his life of obedience).

26 If anyone thinks himself to be religious (piously observant of the external duties of his faith) and does not bridle his tongue but deludes his own heart, this person's religious service is worthless (futile, barren).


27 External religious worship [religion as it is expressed in outward acts] that is pure and unblemished in the sight of God the Father is this: to visit and help and care for the orphans and widows in their affliction and need, and to keep oneself unspotted and uncontaminated from the world.

 

[Jere209]

Severe thunderstorm here right now. Really bad cloud to ground lightning. .getting off for a bit. will be back in a bit.
I'll fill ya in...