The LAMB'S A.R.C.

[birdofthunder]

*shuffles in only to shuffle out again* I'm sorry I haven't been here! I've missed everyone!! Good news?: I'm driving again!!

 

[Abigayle's Legacy]

AMEN and Hallelujah Gabs jumps up and down.
Hugs Shay gurl.

 

[martinique]

hi everyone! for all who want them

 

[Abigayle's Legacy]

hi everyone! for all who want them

I'll take some Hey Marti gurl.....how are you sweet friend.

 

[martinique]

I'm good, thanks! I'm off to my discipleship class here in bit. Then school, then take my son to Scouts. Sometimes I wish WE got snowed in. Tomorrow is much busier. Hope you are having a good day!

 

[Angeldove97]

Hey Gabby and the rest of the Ladies here I won't be able to come see you this weekend cause Seanie pie gave me a cold (I was taking care of him while he was sick) and he's actually going to be in PA for a bit helping P_G with some technical stuff with his services. So that leaves me sick in bed and stranded without a ride

But I'm taking meds and sleeping alot... I cleaned up the room so you can tell I'm not that hopeless. I found a good devotional in my inbox today so I thought I'd share it with you all (it's the Purpose Driven Life daily devotional).

What’s normal?
by John Fischer

“Grace must wound before it can heal.” — Flannery O’Conner

There are two schools of thought when it comes to the problem of pain. One says: “Sometimes the going will get tough, and in those times you need to remember that your faith will get you through and something good will come out of hardship. Hang in there, this will soon be over.” The other would be: “Get use to it. Pain, suffering, and hardship are necessary for growth. They will be constant companions to those who desire to know and love God deeply. Get ready for the long haul. If you’re feeling good and life is relatively painless, that’s the abnormal experience, not the norm. Enjoy it, but don’t expect it.”

These perspectives present what appears to be subtle differences, when, in fact, they have huge ramifications for the follower of Christ. One says that suffering is a glitch on the spiritual map, a storm one can weather, a malfunction easily corrected with a certain degree of patience and determination. This perspective believes that there exists a “normal” state for a believer that is relatively comfortable and risk-free. But in reality, this perspective is unbiblical and actually lines up more with a culture that treats discomfort as something we deserve to have alleviated. Multi-billion dollar industries are dedicated to creating and maintaining this myth, and convincing us all that the good life is attainable with, of course, the help of the product being touted. In other words, “normal” is just around the corner.

The other perspective is much more in keeping with reality and the belief that our real purposes go way beyond this life and this present darkness. It is a perspective that expects hardship and pain to be a part of the day-to-day program. If we are waiting for anything, we are waiting for eternity with Christ, not for everything to get better here on earth. We have learned that trials are such an integral part of our growing life in Christ that we even welcome trouble when it comes our way, because we know that by it, our faith is found worthy of being tested and our endurance will have a chance to grow (James 1:2-3).

This is not about being pessimistic. It’s about being realistic and learning how to find joy in the midst of even the most difficult things. Getting “normal” right is half the battle.

“God's way of making us right with himself depends on faith. As a result, I can really know Christ and experience the mighty power that raised him from the dead. I can learn what it means to suffer with him, sharing in his death, so that, somehow, I can experience the resurrection from the dead.” (Philippians 3:10-11 NLT)

I'll have to go through this thread sometime and catch up on things. I know you started another one Gabs but since I'm not in the age group I can't really stop by there too often (but I love the pms... they're sooo cool).

God bless you all (virtual hugs won't get you sick YAY )

 

[Angeldove97]

*shuffles in only to shuffle out again* I'm sorry I haven't been here! I've missed everyone!! Good news?: I'm driving again!!

Hey Shan.... love you sweetie!! Why weren't you able to drive before???

 

[HesMyAll]

I'll take some s Marti!!! And I'll give you some too!!!

Hi Shay!! You sure do come and go fast!

Hi Tati!! Sorry you caught a cold, will be praying for you!

Hi Gabs!! How's my little diva sister doin?

Crys honey Sorry I missed you, hope all is well in your little corner of the world.

Don't know how much I'll be able to post tonight, either the site or my computer is incredibly slow!

 

[HisBelovedMelody]

MAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Girl friend..how are ya?

 

[Abigayle's Legacy]

Hey Gabby and the rest of the Ladies here I won't be able to come see you this weekend cause Seanie pie gave me a cold (I was taking care of him while he was sick) and he's actually going to be in PA for a bit helping P_G with some technical stuff with his services. So that leaves me sick in bed and stranded without a ride

But I'm taking meds and sleeping alot... I cleaned up the room so you can tell I'm not that hopeless. I found a good devotional in my inbox today so I thought I'd share it with you all (it's the Purpose Driven Life daily devotional).



I'll have to go through this thread sometime and catch up on things. I know you started another one Gabs but since I'm not in the age group I can't really stop by there too often (but I love the pms... they're sooo cool).

God bless you all (virtual hugs won't get you sick YAY )

Gurl I'm gonna read this when I get back sorry you are sick sweetie.
Let me know when you are well and can come to SI for service looking forward to seeing the both of you.
I thought administrators can go anywhere *pout* sorry this thread was so prayerful I wanted to leave it that way for serious and learning stuff the cafe well it is awesome and really bonding people together praise GOD.
Love you little sis will be praying we are praying alot on Sunday if you want to conference let me know.
hugs and blessings and lots of love for you.
G

 

[Angeldove97]

Hi Tati!! Sorry you caught a cold, will be praying for you!

Don't know how much I'll be able to post tonight, either the site or my computer is incredibly slow!

Hey Mary, to you too! I'm feeling better than I did this morning... just sinus stuff and exhaustion. Sean made sure to look after me today for a bit and I've been making sure I take my meds and eat food (Mom sent me a lovely bunch of homemade V-day cookies to munch on). So I'm at my desk in my pjs, munching on cookies! WOOT!

I think it's just the site or it might be your computer idk anymore. CF has been really slow and timing out lately. But Sean will be on the same connection as me and his will work just fine... so that would mean its our computers.

Anywoo.... I'll pop in later if these meds don't make me fall asleep

Love you all!!!!

 

[Abigayle's Legacy]

Hey Gabby and the rest of the Ladies here I won't be able to come see you this weekend cause Seanie pie gave me a cold (I was taking care of him while he was sick) and he's actually going to be in PA for a bit helping P_G with some technical stuff with his services. So that leaves me sick in bed and stranded without a ride

But I'm taking meds and sleeping alot... I cleaned up the room so you can tell I'm not that hopeless. I found a good devotional in my inbox today so I thought I'd share it with you all (it's the Purpose Driven Life daily devotional).



I'll have to go through this thread sometime and catch up on things. I know you started another one Gabs but since I'm not in the age group I can't really stop by there too often (but I love the pms... they're sooo cool).

God bless you all (virtual hugs won't get you sick YAY )

I think that at times God wants His children to reap rewards to further the Kingdom but we must bear the hardships to grow. Passion is edured suffering for those we love that is what it looked like the track I read said today...referring to Christs passion for us. Therefore in love we too must endure suffering at times walking as HE did. But Jesus also enjoyed his time with the apostles and the followers he taught and nurtured don't you remember the deep love they shared he enjoyed His time with them didn't he? And as we get closer to Him and learn what our ministry is I think we too will find pleasure and joy.
I think life is a balance...Jesus died so we can be free....free to be happy in any circumstances because we know what awaits us in His Heavenly Kingdom but joy on this earth is so important...as I walk more and more in the Christian life, I find these dour Christians who don't smile. They walk like they are suffering all the time....no no no..we can have sadness and we can have joy...we just need to focus on Jesus's love and share that and show that. OK my take on things...If I have learned anything it is that love changes you from the inside out HIS LOVE and I am so happy that my LORD showed me HIS love I just want to hand it out to everyone. Yes I fall...I am not perfect but HIS love is and what a joy oh what a joy it is!

 

[Angeldove97]

Great comments Gabs. If you are the type of Christian who can go through all these trials... and I mean real, spirit smashing hardships now... yet still come out on the other side a loving and a happy person, then you're truly a faithful servant of Jesus. Joyce Meyer writes alot of books on that topic: how to live a joyous life because she's been through hell and back and it's on thing to be alive in Christ... it's another to truly be ALIVE in Christ.

One last late night devotional...

Shake it Off!
[BIBLE]28:3. And when Paul had gathered together a bundle of sticks and had laid them on the fire, a viper, coming out of the heat, fastened on his hand.
[SIZE=-1]Cum congregasset autem Paulus sarmentorum aliquantam multitudinem et inposuisset super ignem vipera a calore cum processisset invasit manum eius[/SIZE] 28:4. And when the barbarians saw the beast hanging on his hand, they said one to another: Undoubtedly this man is a murderer, who, though he hath escaped the sea, yet vengeance doth not suffer him to live.
[SIZE=-1]Ut vero viderunt barbari pendentem bestiam de manu eius ad invicem dicebant utique homicida est homo hic qui cum evaserit de mari Ultio non sinit vivere[/SIZE]
28:5. And he indeed, shaking off the beast into the fire, suffered no harm.
[SIZE=-1]Et ille quidem excutiens bestiam in ignem nihil mali passus est[/SIZE] ~Acts 28:3-5[/bible]

When Paul was shipwrecked on the island of Malta, a deadly snake [beast] that was driven out by the heat of the fire bit him. He simply shook the creature off into the flames. You should follow Paul's example and do the same in your life.

Whatever may be troubling you, shake it off! God has great things planned for you. The dreams of the feature leave no room for the snakebites of the past.



Amen. Amen.
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[Abigayle's Legacy]

Great comments Gabs. If you are the type of Christian who can go through all these trials... and I mean real, spirit smashing hardships now... yet still come out on the other side a loving and a happy person, then you're truly a faithful servant of Jesus. Joyce Meyer writes alot of books on that topic: how to live a joyous life because she's been through hell and back and it's on thing to be alive in Christ... it's another to truly be ALIVE in Christ.

One last late night devotional...

Shake it Off!
[BIBLE]28:3. And when Paul had gathered together a bundle of sticks and had laid them on the fire, a viper, coming out of the heat, fastened on his hand.
[SIZE=-1]Cum congregasset autem Paulus sarmentorum aliquantam multitudinem et inposuisset super ignem vipera a calore cum processisset invasit manum eius[/SIZE] 28:4. And when the barbarians saw the beast hanging on his hand, they said one to another: Undoubtedly this man is a murderer, who, though he hath escaped the sea, yet vengeance doth not suffer him to live.
[SIZE=-1]Ut vero viderunt barbari pendentem bestiam de manu eius ad invicem dicebant utique homicida est homo hic qui cum evaserit de mari Ultio non sinit vivere[/SIZE]
28:5. And he indeed, shaking off the beast into the fire, suffered no harm.
[SIZE=-1]Et ille quidem excutiens bestiam in ignem nihil mali passus est[/SIZE] ~Acts 28:3-5[/bible]

When Paul was shipwrecked on the island of Malta, a deadly snake [beast] that was driven out by the heat of the fire bit him. He simply shook the creature off into the flames. You should follow Paul's example and do the same in your life.

Whatever may be troubling you, shake it off! God has great things planned for you. The dreams of the feature leave no room for the snakebites of the past.



Amen. Amen.
​

Well I know the past few months have been quite viperous to say the least...you know my life and can attest to that. And the past years too have brought some heavy trials. Sometimes I get scared and think oooo what next. But I know how badly my heart was pierced and I can only say when GOD poured soothing balms on those wounds I felt a peace I had never known and a love that wells up inside me over and over again.
When I feel anger and hurt I pull back to that moment and thank Him over and over and find my way back.
I am so grateful for the pain I felt for it brought me to a place that amazes me .....but I won't be proud for if God had not rescued me I could not attest to this miraculous thing HE IS SUCH AN AWESOME GOD!! AND I LOVE HIM SO MUCH!

 

[Angeldove97]

Ya, I totally agree with Gaby, Sweetie You know what I've gone through with relationships (all the gory details) and I can honestly say I thank God that He made me go through that... it honestly only HELPED me become a better Christian.

And while I'm still terrified of "oh no what next?" at the same time I'm very excited about the next couple of steps. So if I stumble, I learned that God has His angels around me... He won't let me fall.

And Sweetie... He won't ever let you fall. There's always a comfy bed of feathers when you do fall... sometimes we just don't realize it.

 

[Angeldove97]

Bobbie and I are celabrating our 32nd year of marriage today. What a wonderful woman she is. I wish you could all meet her..

Aww congrads to you and your wife!! I'm sure she's a blessing from the Lord. That's such a sweet thing to say!

 

[Abigayle's Legacy]

Good day precious ones I am working all day be on later tonight.
Hugs blessings and "All That Jazz!"

 

[Angeldove97]

I guess Gabs is still working but I thought I'd post a little evening time devotional. Hopefully, everybody has Monday off so please enjoy your extra day of rest. My school was nice enough to give us Tuesday off too! WOOT!

Tonight Joyce Meyer talks about a heart of flesh. We're often reminded through out the Bible that we shouldn't give into our flesh... that it often causes us to sin. That if necessary we are to cut off the hand, or the eye, or the foot of what causes us to sin. Of course, none of us would cut off a body part, but it reminds us cut ourselves off from our flesh, our sin, our weakness and to start living for the Lord.

With our hearts, we must make sure that it isn't hardened toward the Lord. A hard heart will prevent us from truly hearing the Lord and His love for us. Let us pray that He would melt our hearts and bless us with wisdom and understanding.

A Heart of Flesh
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]"I will give them one heart, and I will put a new spirit within you; and I will take the stony heart out of their flesh, and will give them a heart of flesh."
~Ezekiel 11:19

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God puts a sense of right and wrong deep within your conscience, but if you rebel too many times, you can become hard-hearted. If you that happens, you need to let Him soften your heart so you can be sensitive to the leadership of the Holy Spirit.

The only way to develop a heart of flesh is to spend time with God. You must be in His presence on a regular basis to hear what He is saying. God often speaks gently, and those who are busy doing their own thing will not hear His still, small voice. Tonight as you spend time in the Lord's presence, ask Him to soften your heart so you can receive His direction at all times.
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[Abigayle's Legacy]

I guess Gabs is still working but I thought I'd post a little evening time devotional. Hopefully, everybody has Monday off so please enjoy your extra day of rest. My school was nice enough to give us Tuesday off too! WOOT!

Tonight Joyce Meyer talks about a heart of flesh. We're often reminded through out the Bible that we shouldn't give into our flesh... that it often causes us to sin. That if necessary we are to cut off the hand, or the eye, or the foot of what causes us to sin. Of course, none of us would cut off a body part, but it reminds us cut ourselves off from our flesh, our sin, our weakness and to start living for the Lord.

With our hearts, we must make sure that it isn't hardened toward the Lord. A hard heart will prevent us from truly hearing the Lord and His love for us. Let us pray that He would melt our hearts and bless us with wisdom and understanding.

A Heart of Flesh
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]"I will give them one heart, and I will put a new spirit within you; and I will take the stony heart out of their flesh, and will give them a heart of flesh."
~Ezekiel 11:19

[/FONT]

God puts a sense of right and wrong deep within your conscience, but if you rebel too many times, you can become hard-hearted. If you that happens, you need to let Him soften your heart so you can be sensitive to the leadership of the Holy Spirit.

The only way to develop a heart of flesh is to spend time with God. You must be in His presence on a regular basis to hear what He is saying. God often speaks gently, and those who are busy doing their own thing will not hear His still, small voice. Tonight as you spend time in the Lord's presence, ask Him to soften your heart so you can receive His direction at all times.
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This is a good word and I understand it personally.
When we choose not to listen to the Holy Spirit we try to hide and run...I did for so many years and we seek other things to fill our hearts and they seem to work for the moment but they never do...a child of God always hears the still small voice ...I did thru all my rebellion and eventually I came back full circle cause God never stopped whispering in my ear.
Praise God for His precious love.
Amen

 

[Abigayle's Legacy]

OK it might be a sign but I have had some teens come to this area....and I want to open it up to you.
I work with teens and have a deep love for them as I am a big kid .....so I'm here if you need me!