the reason for this place... please read...

[Endure2]

ok, im not trying to criticise this place or people posting here...

but i felt led of God to set forth this question, for whatever purpose he would bring it to. and if you would, please read this humbly as i have humbly written it, read it thoughtfully and prayerfully, i think everyone here would appreciate it.

when each of you write a reply, or create a thread or topic, do you stop and ask God...?

"God do you want me to say this?"
"God do you want me to say anything at all?"
"Lord ...have me say only what you would have me say..."
"Lord, what should i say to this person?"
"God do you want me to reply to them?"
"God do you want me to help them?"
"God show me what your saying..."
"God please show me what i ought to say..."

the thing is, there have been times when God has checked me and told me not to say anything, but just leave that topic or thread alone though i wanted to say something thought i had something to say. there have been times when i wrote out a reply that i liked and thought was good and would help, but God told me to erase it and not say anything. there have been times when had no idea what to say, but i wanted to say something so badly, and i sought the holyspirit and he gave me words that blessed those peoples lives, though it wasnt me and i didnt even know that stuff before God told me to say it... sometimes i write something and God checks me and tells me "no... thats not me... dont say that" or ill say something and God is like "yes what your saying is true, but thats not what im saying to that person"

or are we just hitting on all 8 pistons and firing out replies and thoughts and statements from the memory banks and intellects of our minds as fast as they come to us, and it is possible that God isnt even in what were saying?...
because that is very possibly the case. its possible to be quoting scriptures that God didnt tell you to quote.... talking to people that God didnt tell you to talk too... correcting someone who God didnt tell you to correct... even possibly feeling sorry for someone who God doesnt want you to feel sorry for. the question we need to ask is "WHAT IS THE SPIRIT OF GOD SAYING..."

i just want to have God speak through me, and use me to somehow help someone else, and be led of the Lord. i dont know anything. ive been to bible college and some people think i know more than they do and that im some wise person... shoot, Lee Myers isnt a very smart person at all.

i just pray that everyone here, even if they already know what should be said... would make a commitment to this place and to the people, the people who are still fragile and need Gods word and cant afford to hear our words... would make a commitment to giving a few seconds of checking with the holyspirit, before saying anything to anyone...

the bible says, if anyman speaks, let him speak as the oracles of God.

i just desire to see this place more led of the spirit, and less of mans initiative and efforts and plans. becuase im beginning to learn, just how useless and pointless i am, unless God is in complete control at all times.
in this flesh, in my flesh, there dwells not one good thing...


Godbless,
Lee.

 

[crossrunner]

I try to pray before and as I write replies on CF. I don't ever get drawn into debates or to say anything cruel. I always ask the Lord to point out the threads that he wants me to respond to and to speak (or should I say "type") through me. I think that this is a great place to witness, serve, encourage and edify if one approaches it prayerfully.
Good post, Endure2.

PS: I do post without much thought in the recreation, movies and friendship forums as they are just meant to be fun.

 

[rocklife]

Thank you for the wise reminders. God has led me to the same sorts of things. Often He leads me to pray quietly more than respond verbally. And sometimes I have to speak Truth when the disobedience is too disgraceful among His children. Thank you for the reminders, I hope I will continue to seek God's guidance on all things before I open my mouth or post responses. I pray others do too.

 

[Angelsdance]

I so definately agree with your statement that you made. Unfortunately alot of people tend to post without thinking. I, myself am known to do that. lol. And in some threads, I have to completely avoid because If I was to talk, I'd ask God to stay behind me, cause it wouldn't be pretty. Those are very very good questions to ask yourself when you are posting, and I definately give you a thumbs up on posting what you did. God bless you.

(*(Angelsdance)*)

 

[Pseud]

Good post.

Yep! I don't pray before making a post either!

p.s. But that's something I'm about to change henceforth.

 

[Endure2]

amen.
thankyou all for your kind, meaningful replies.

be blessed,
Lee.

 

[gusto5]

i believe that prayer may not necessarily be required, but remember to let God speak through you. And remember to build one another

 

[TheOriginalWhitehorse]

Lee, that was a wise post. Refreshing, and I've been thinking a lot of the same thoughts.

What also comes to mind is the question of how we hear. As much as we need guidance in speaking, we need guidance in hearing. Sometimes we struggle with the problem of making decisions according to our emotions rather than the by Holy Spirit.

With our perceptions and expression working fully under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, we really can make and see a difference.

 

[Endure2]

gusto
well man, from my experience it does take prayer. many times God doesnt tell me what to say or what to do, unless i actually take a few seconds to stop, get still ask and be silent waiting for his spirit impress upon me what i ought to do.

whitehorse,
amen brother.
and that is the only way anyone can make a diffrence regardless of what we know.
i remember that one man once said that if a preacher doesnt pray atleast 2 hours a day, he isnt worth a dime a dozen, degrees or no degrees.
the point is, like the bible says,
if God doesnt build the city then the builders build in vain, and if God doesnt watch then the city the watchmen rise in vain.

If it isnt the actual hand of God moving in the situation, the situation is doomed to more decay. no man can do anything spiritually good, without being personally led and used by God the holyghost, regardless of how much he knows, hes been through or whatever...
i remember a man once said that empty altars and dead sermons are the offspring of people who dont pray, regardless of their pastoral degrees.

what we began in the spirit, no man can finish in the flesh.
man if God is speaking to us, if we havent heard from God this morning, if God didnt tell us what to say, we might as well step down out of the pulpit... and just leave and hope that maybe some donkey will walk through the door and start prophesying like one did to balam in the old testament.
becuase the chances are just as slim, that people will heard a word from God for their lives if we havent lain on our faces before God and received the message from him.
thats why solomon said to let us keep our feet when we come into the house of God, lest we make the sacrifice of fools. or in other words, the house of God isnt to be played with or taken carelessly, if God aint with you, you better sit down and shut up, becuase you wasting peoples time and messing with peoples lives.

i love my pastor, and people can think what they will, becuase i remember a time when my pastor was on the podium... and he just told us all to go on back home, becuase after much prayer and struggle, he couldnt hear what the Lord was telling him to do. and wasnt willing to go up there and preach alone without the holyghost, and i honor him for that. he was willing to debase himself... for the sake of the truth, God, and peoples lives...

i remember moses who said, IF YOUR PRESENCE DOES NOT GO UP WITH US, THEN LET US STAY HERE!

 

[TheOriginalWhitehorse]

what we began in the spirit, no man can finish in the flesh.

That is a very striking quote. Can I put that in my sig? That is so true. And every time I have something God has sent me to do, if the enemy can't stop me from doing it, he tries to change my perspective on it somehow. Tries to distract me from the Lord's purposes, and pay more attention to what I can see than to what God promised He would do. A subtle distraction from the purposes of Christ. That's what came up in my devotional reading last night, too. I read from several books, but the one I'm thinking of came from Philippians 1-2. While I do believe God wants us to study hard and His Spirit leads us always in consistency with His written word, I absolutely and zealously support the truth that man cannot do anything for the Lord apart from Him, without constant devotion, meditation and prayer. You really lifted my day. Thank you for your encouragement.

 

[amariselle]

Very true, it's so easy to just say what you want to say, without asking the Lord for guidance first. And once you say things, you can't take them back.

Trusting the Lord in everything in our lives is important.
Thankyou for your post, it was very honest.

 

[Endure2]

amariselle
thankyou for your reply, its so true.
Godbless.

whitehorse
sure you can man, just dont put my name next to it or anything like that.
you are aware of how i was pretty much quoting paul from galations right?
your welcome,
Godbless.

 

[gusto5]

eundure.

i believe you. which is why i have nothing else to say.

 

[TheOriginalWhitehorse]

whitehorse
sure you can man, just dont put my name next to it or anything like that.
you are aware of how i was pretty much quoting paul from galations right?
your welcome,
Godbless.

Sure, I recognize the principles. But it's so refreshing to see it affirmed among the Lord's people. Thanks for giving us a lift.

 

[AfterHisHeart]

Lee,
This was a great post and an excellent reminder for all of us. I must admit that there have been times when I have posted without praying first, but I intend to be more careful in the future. The Lord really used you to speak to all of our hearts on this! I have been searching many, many, many Christian boards lately to find a new place to fellowship, and some of the things I have seen have turned me off to many of those places. The rudeness, and nasty personal attacks on some have been appalling! Thanks for a great post!

Be Blessed,
Shar

 

[Endure2]

thankyou so much for your kind reply, im glad you were blessed by my post.
id like to say something else and make you happy, becuase i feel the need to return the kind words, though i cant really think of anything to say...
hehe im sorry.

well im glad you enjoy this place, i think you have a wonderful spirit about you.
Godbless you.
Lee.

 

[LilRitt04]

i agree! alot of times before i get here i say "ok God have me say what is intended to say and let it be." if it is blunt then let it be blunt. i do not post out of Gods will