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I did find a good police interrogation video!
but maybe singles, especially those who struggle getting dates, are just unnecessarily complicating it.
I did decide to continue reading it. Some things in it can be hard, but I thought since I'm doing okay right now, I am in the proper mood I can handle some of the harder things.
The book was teaching how dangerous it can be to get too attached too quick.
I see this a lot. Even in 'man is the head' type churches I see it all the time. Where women all sign-up for missionary work & men tend not to. It's an interesting phenomenon.
You're the first one I've heard & read bring it up. Though I've certainly noticed it.
Could be why a lot want to be missionary warriors.
I experience stuff like this often, as my body gets out of whack chemically and/or stressed and often at times a spiritual attack occurs there are many spirits that can attack you one is a grieving spirit my mom warned me about once long before she died, there is a spirit of hopelessness, and one of fear (anxiety). It often is hard to recognize these attacks on us as either just being overwhelmed by circumstance or something that comes out of nowhere. I've known 3 people that committed suicide and I didn't see any of them coming. There are some spirits (demons) that I think can attack you that others have around them causing you to suffer similarly as they do too.Do you ever feel like your thoughts in your brain are askew. Like over little things and worrying what other people think... Or negative self put Downs ...and most likely the real resolution is getting sleep, hydration and some Godly perspective. Or maybe there needs to be resolution or a tweak in interactions & listening or just a disregard of the whispers from the enemy?
I do.
The other week a co-worker confided in me and that she sometimes feels she's on the cusp of depression... She seemed to have a big turn around the next day, even with little sleep. I really do take those things serious, as about 4 years ago there was somebody new that came to work with me. He was shadowing to be my next boss. After a month he took his life. Myself and my coworkers were so shocked, and we had spent the whole day in a vehicle with him, and there was no signs. It affected so many people. He had been a teacher before. I just pray that if that situation ever presents itself again, that I can be aware and know how to pray, what to say or how to give the information they need for help.
I've known 2 people that have gotten so enamored of someone that rejection from the lead to their suicide, one was a Christian roommate the other a work friend that killed his GF and then himself leaving his baby an orphan.
I think more people are hurting now than ever with how messed up society is these days. I expect more people committing suicide than ever sadly. As for me..... I'm barely surviving lately not sure why I'm not insane yet.Being here has taught me a lot. There’s a lot of suffering you never hear about. Hurts that aren’t addressed in sermons or groups. I’m glad you’re in a better place.
I think more people are hurting now than ever with how messed up society is these days. I expect more people committing suicide than ever sadly. As for me..... I'm barely surviving lately not sure why I'm not insane yet.
These are my accountability partners for health. We share deep details of life, but it doesn't grow deeper outside of activity connection.Casual friends are not serious about each other emotionally. Their friendship is nourished by the pleasure they derive from shared interests.
This too I have friends and coworkers that flow in and out of this.Close friendship is based on mutual life goals and friends at this level enjoy the freedom to suggest mutual projects towards reaching goals. Most
This one I have a handful. Either by our prayers for one another. 2 hour long conversations..making a deep connection..and at least one friend has taught me how to really carve out the time to get together and make the connection. We have oneutual brother in Christ and we have grown over the past 10 years in our care and friendship for one another. I'm grateful. Of course id like the best friend I can chat with everyday, but that seems like only an ideal when you throw work, family, kids and such in the mix. I've really been working hard at work by just asking and listening and engaging and Forgiving. Letting go of little things that have bothered me.. overlooking and moving on has been huge and getting to a better connection. It's hard ..but I'm a work in progress. Thanks Bella, again good topic to think on.The fourth and highest level of friendship is that of intimate friendship and fellowship, where friends are committed to the development
intimate friends share the same vision, the same life goals, and are walking in the same direction.
To me Covid was annoying, what hurt was all the work I was doing dried up and stayed that way for over a year.I think that’s true. It’s important to have much needed intervals of expulsion and renewal. There’s so much going on naturally and spiritually so that the volume can overwhelm and become oppressive. Breaks are beneficial. Taking the time to unplug and allow the period of nothingness is restorative.
When the pandemic hit I wasn’t here. I knew it would be on everyone’s lips and I needed to direct my thoughts elsewhere. Perhaps an escape is in order for you as well?
Of course id like the best friend I can chat with everyday, but that seems like only an ideal when you throw work, family, kids and such in the mix.
To me Covid was annoying, what hurt was all the work I was doing dried up and stayed that way for over a year.
I've found that keeping my mind occupied/distracted it doesn't have free time to delve into wrong thinking.
Not only selfish but in some cases evil as many want to try and escape the fruits of their labors (deeds).I totally agree with this! My biological father told me this years ago. He was surprised when I confided in him and told him some of the thoughts that had gone through my head as I was going through a surreal experience in my workplace. He told me suicide is such a shelfish act. I think it's him and the love a few others that held me to get through the irrational thoughts that would fill my head.
I actually had less issue with them killing themselves than the shock of them dying. I once thought maybe I was not a good enough person to help them out. I often sort of push people away when I feel they are getting too close.I'm Soo sorry. I'm sure that was hard. In highschool I wrote a poem after my step cousin took his life It leaves everyone asking questions and a heaviness of heart.
Awful that you had that, but I'm so glad you pulled through it. Life is a gift and a blessing to others.
People that are unaware that some things that they cannot understand that overwhelm them can be spiritually related are often in over their heads. I'm no expert but realized finally that some issues I was having were not psycological at all, in those instances behavior can be explained logically and instead of just popping in unexpected it escalates into being while spiritual attacks come on fast and unexplained and are often very intense to the point that your body goes into a fight or flight type reaction instead of just being stressed out you can get very sharp tongued and extremely irritable.I agree it is a spiritual battle. There is a war that rages around us we are often unaware. Look at the book of Daniel and how Micheal the arch angel was held back 3 weeks to respond to Daniel because of the prince of Persia. *hugs*
This is a topic to approach carefully but good to be connected and aware of others. Today I got a text thank you from the coworker for being there for her.
Not enough to count on, I just hope sometimes God is truly thinking of me as the sparrow he talks about.Have things picked up again?
Not enough to count on, I just hope sometimes God is truly thinking of me as the sparrow he talks about.
Fashion? I have no sense of fashion whatsoever, I would consider myself fashionably challenged at best.You’re very knowledgeable about fashion if I recall. Maybe its time to exploit it. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a blog on that subject for Christian men.
Oh I forgot..... I once did write stuff before blogs existed in the forum
Yes, indeed. I pray we can both be a good friend when the time comes that that someone is in need - listening, maybe a kind word or know how to pray with God's wisdom.Not only selfish but in some cases evil as many want to try and escape the fruits of their labors (deeds).
Thanks!
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