~ THE INNER ROOM ~ A Place to Withdraw To - WELCOME! (please read the OP) (2)

[Jo1]

Thanku so much for ur prayers for Starr. She has a kidney missing and her other one is working only 3 percent, her toxin levels so bad. She has diabetes too.Please keep praying.

 

[spiritfilledwoman]

i cannot be transparent. i did nothing wrong but i am uncomfortable if all my peers(if that is the right word) are sisters not brothers. i can't even post what is wrong or it will lead to trouble even though i did nothing wrong. im not even able to talk to a lot of guys now. i maybe later will avoid a lot of people for a while and it is not because i hate anybody.

JoshuaM,

I am new to this thread and hope I am not overstepping the line here. I don't know what all is going on with you, but I must tell you that isolation is such a big mistake. Believe me, I've been there. I'm still paying the price for some ill-made decisions in that area. I isolated myself out of extreme hurt; felt completely abandoned and unwanted by the church, etc. Yes, there were people I needed to get away from, but I should have looked at going towards some other people. I just didn't know how at that time. Now I do.

Please, cling to God and let Him show you the right way to handle this. God bless you.

 

[blankgirl]

JoshuaM, how are u today? anyone seen JoshuaM? i hope he's doing better.. man i really really hope he ll open up to someone at least.. its definitely a bad idea clamming up!

 

[Dee235]

Just popped in to say hi.
Don't have much time to post now, but may call past later.
May you all be extravagantly blessed.

 

[blankgirl]

Argh why is it so quiet in the inner room today.. i miss criada, and BM, and Allforjesus, and greenthumb, and cindy.....

 

[ralangley]

Hi everyone! Hope you are having a blessed day!

We're getting ready to go to church. My daughters had an overnight guest so we'll be bringing a guest. How's everyone doing today? Any special prayer requests?

 

[CindyisHis]

JoshuaM,

I am new to this thread and hope I am not overstepping the line here. I don't know what all is going on with you, but I must tell you that isolation is such a big mistake. Believe me, I've been there. I'm still paying the price for some ill-made decisions in that area. I isolated myself out of extreme hurt; felt completely abandoned and unwanted by the church, etc. Yes, there were people I needed to get away from, but I should have looked at going towards some other people. I just didn't know how at that time. Now I do.

Please, cling to God and let Him show you the right way to handle this. God bless you.

Hi sfw! Welcome to the IR. This is a great place with lots of wonderful people.

That was good advice to JoshuaM.

JoshuaM, how are u today? anyone seen JoshuaM? i hope he's doing better.. man i really really hope he ll open up to someone at least.. its definitely a bad idea clamming up!

I haven't seen him. He could just be too busy to get online. Let's keep praying for him.

Just popped in to say hi.
Don't have much time to post now, but may call past later.
May you all be extravagantly blessed.

Hi Dee Hope you can come back later. I know how it is to have no time!

Be blessed!

Argh why is it so quiet in the inner room today.. i miss criada, and BM, and Allforjesus, and greenthumb, and cindy.....

It's quiet because we were all doing something! I was in church when you posted. I know what a letdown it can be when you are there and no one else is. I've had times like that. Then there are times when there is so much I can't keep up!

Love you blankgirl!

 

[CindyisHis]

Hi everyone! Hope you are having a blessed day!

We're getting ready to go to church. My daughters had an overnight guest so we'll be bringing a guest. How's everyone doing today? Any special prayer requests?

Hi there, my friend!

Hey everybody, we had about a dozen people receive Jesus at church this morning! And there were 5 or 6 that were baptized today. Their testimonies brought tears to my eyes. (happy tears)

Service was great! It was great because Jesus was there. When Jesus is our focus.......well, just put your eyes on Jesus! Let Him be your everything.

That reminds me, I see AllForJesus lurking around here. Hi sweetie!

 

[AllForJesus]

Good day all.
I want to thank the Lord for everything in my life, the good and the bad .



I miss you so much all! really .I prayed for you
You all are gifts form God to us.

 

[AllForJesus]

Originally Posted by blankgirl
Argh why is it so quiet in the inner room today.. i miss criada, and BM, and Allforjesus, and greenthumb, and cindy.....

Hi sister i am just back for my household week
i will post tomorrow more anout the blessings of the Lord.
I missed you too and rememver you in prayers!

BIG BIG HUGS

That reminds me, I see AllforJesus lurking around here. Hi sweetie!

Hi this is very sweet thanks i was trying to catch up but i gave up after all heehee
maybe will do it later when i feel less tired. all this week i seplt 3:00 am and woke up 6:00 !

 

[CindyisHis]

This came to mind, which I believe the Holy Spirit brought up.
Hebrews 12:1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us.
2 We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith.

 

[AllForJesus]

Waiting on God. Sometimes, when we pray, God asnwers our prayers right away. Other times, we may have to wait on God. Often we don't like to wait, but here are three ways it can be good.

1. It can teach us to focus on God and His character, not just the result of our prayers.
2. It can teach us to be patient and build our trust; we can express our faith as we wait on Him.
3. It can remind us that God's ways are better and higher than ours, and that He knows best how and when to answer our prayers.

As we wait on God, let us tell Him we love Him and express our trust in Him as our loving heavenly Father. He knows what is best for our lives!

 

[CindyisHis]

AllForJesus, thank you for your post. It was a Holy Spirit breathed post. The Lord quickened this word to me as I read it.

Our eyes are to be on the Lord. Jesus is exalted in our lives when He is treasured above all else. Whatever you're going through, fix your eyes on Jesus now.

Worship Him in this way.
1. Exclusively.
Let all your affections be turned to him. Find pleasure in Him alone, not any other source. Don't turn to anything else for comfort.
2. Passionately.
Worship Him with all that is in you. Be fervent. Bring the sacrifice of praise to Him.
3. Courageously.
It's going to show. Others will notice when you adore Jesus above all. Some will be blessed, and join you, and others may ridicule you Be strong and courageous. Worship Him, hold fast to Him, in the face of anything. He will support you. He will be your strength.

 

[blankgirl]

Worship Him in this way.
1. Exclusively.
Let all your affections be turned to him. Find pleasure in Him alone, not any other source. Don't turn to anything else for comfort.
2. Passionately.
Worship Him with all that is in you. Be fervent. Bring the sacrifice of praise to Him.
3. Courageously.
It's going to show. Others will notice when you adore Jesus above all. Some will be blessed, and join you, and others may ridicule you Be strong and courageous. Worship Him, hold fast to Him, in the face of anything. He will support you. He will be your strength.

i have the most problems with the last one.. when i have my meals with my friends who are mostly non believers they always notice the way i eat and i think thats wehn im really not showing Christlikeness properly, or at all. i usually dont eat carbs. over here the typical meal wud be rice, meat and vegetables. and my friends wud always ask why i dont have rice on my plate. thats when i think i really make them stumble.. im showing them that i think im fat and so, they might know i have an issue with self esteem. i dont know wat to do about this.. sometimes i try to avoid eating with them at all, but this is hard to do at campus, where i always stick around with friends.

 

[blankgirl]

Waiting on God. Sometimes, when we pray, God asnwers our prayers right away. Other times, we may have to wait on God. Often we don't like to wait, but here are three ways it can be good.

1. It can teach us to focus on God and His character, not just the result of our prayers.
2. It can teach us to be patient and build our trust; we can express our faith as we wait on Him.
3. It can remind us that God's ways are better and higher than ours, and that He knows best how and when to answer our prayers.

As we wait on God, let us tell Him we love Him and express our trust in Him as our loving heavenly Father. He knows what is best for our lives!

those who wait on the Lord shall soar with wings like eagles. they will run and not grow weary. they will walk and not grow faint! isaiah 40:30-31

 

[CindyisHis]

i have the most problems with the last one.. when i have my meals with my friends who are mostly non believers they always notice the way i eat and i think thats wehn im really not showing Christlikeness properly, or at all. i usually dont eat carbs. over here the typical meal wud be rice, meat and vegetables. and my friends wud always ask why i dont have rice on my plate. thats when i think i really make them stumble.. im showing them that i think im fat and so, they might know i have an issue with self esteem. i dont know wat to do about this.. sometimes i try to avoid eating with them at all, but this is hard to do at campus, where i always stick around with friends.

We are instructed in the Bible to not cause anyone to stumble by our eating. I run into this at times because I eat a very restricted diet too. I deal with it like this. I let them know it is necessary for health reasons for me to do this. Also, at times, I do eat things I would not normally when the Spirit of God quickens me to do so. I won't die from going off the wagon one time! But it is the Lord who showed me how to eat, and He makes a way for me to do so. It may not be this way if I had chosen a fad diet of my own accord.

I'll pray the Lord helps you with this.

 

[ralangley]

.......Worship Him with all that is in you. Be fervent. Bring the sacrifice of praise to Him.

/quote]

Thank you for this beautiful post. I've been reflecting on the sacrifice of praise and what that means to me. (I also just read your other post on this.) So often I get caught up in my day to day concerns that it feels like a sacrifice to pause, focus on Jesus, and give him praise.

A few of days ago, I woke up early. I snuggled back in bed when I felt this nudging to read the bible. I tried to ignore it but then I heard the words, "be obedient" in my spirit. Reluctantly, I got up and read the bible. It was one of my most spirit-filled bible readings I've ever had. It was a sacrifice, I wanted to sleep, but God wanted me to walk the extra mile to spend time with Him. The outpouring of spirit was so remarkable that now, days later, I'm still in awe.

I had never heard that that praise could be a sacrifice before, but it makes perfect sense to me. Thank you CindyisHis.

 

[Greenthumb]

Good morning everyone!
It's good to see so many of you posting. I really enjoyed the verses and words shared. Isn't it awesome that we have a place where we can share with one another and build one another up? It's a breath of fresh air.
I will probably be a bit sporadic in my posts for the next little while (not that that is unusual ). My sweetie is here for a visit. I will be thinking of you all, even if I don't get the opportunity to post much. God bless you today.

 

[blankgirl]

sigh... right..

 

[spiritfilledwoman]

Waiting on God. Sometimes, when we pray, God asnwers our prayers right away. Other times, we may have to wait on God. Often we don't like to wait, but here are three ways it can be good.

1. It can teach us to focus on God and His character, not just the result of our prayers.
2. It can teach us to be patient and build our trust; we can express our faith as we wait on Him.
3. It can remind us that God's ways are better and higher than ours, and that He knows best how and when to answer our prayers.

As we wait on God, let us tell Him we love Him and express our trust in Him as our loving heavenly Father. He knows what is best for our lives!

Good post and very timely for me. I have learned the hard way in the past year that no amount of faith or praying can change God's timing for my life. More often than not, waiting (sometimes for very long periods) is required for different situations. I am really struggling with this right now, so I appreciate your posting it.