What's on your mind?

[public hermit]

It does what it has always done, which is open me up to criticism and being pushed further to the fringes.

You have to be one of the most genuine people on CF. If that is what being on the fringe means, may we all live on the fringe. But, yeah, it can be as easy as breathing.

 

[HisGraceAbounds]

Riddle me this. Why did He allow it? What are you meant to do with that insight? I'm grinning like a goose!

I don't know.

Really. I don't.

I don't know why God allows any of the things He has allowed in my life, and I don't understand how all of this serves His purpose. I know I never will. If I did, I'm sure I would object because I think that maybe not ALL of life's lessons need to be applied so harshly. Then I'd probably whine and pout about how my life has been an unfair tire-fire, and then knowing me as I do, I'm sure I'd probably pop my mouth off to the Lord and take the opportunity to let Him know what I really think.

No.

Best to just remain ignorant.

"Hooray, I know I have issues!...and that's it! I'm a mess! Goodnight and tip your waitress."

 

[angelsaroundme]

I feel sometimes that God put more suffering, loneliness, trials, and doubts in my life than seems necessary. It can be difficult to see a reason other than to inspire me to have compassion for others and maybe to share what I'm going through to help people understand what some of us go through.

 

[GodDoesListen55]

Tired of traveling but I love my family so a girl's gotta do what a girl's gotta do.

 

[Niels]

I was reading and catching up. I kind of feel like I'm eavesdropping by reading the goings on around here sometimes.

I hear you. I'm sometimes torn between lurking and potentially sharing too much. It's human nature to want to join in. The social aspect can be good, but this is a public forum, so much is left unsaid. This is an admittedly old school approach, with so many people clamoring for online recognition and attention.

Nevertheless, this forum is arguably an online church. Sure, people frequently misjudge and talk past each other, but that can also happen in person.

 

[sunshineforJesus]

So whats new with you all? I am having a pretty good week and looking forward to
helping out with ministry on Wednesday and than on thursday going out for dinner on my moms birthday.

 

[bèlla]

I don't know why God allows any of the things He has allowed in my life, and I don't understand how all of this serves His purpose.

Christianity is very avoidant. Lots of poo poo and there there. Feel good messages that won’t ruffle feathers or hurt someone’s feelings. No wonder so many are in bondage. You can’t be liberated with that.

The truth isn’t always pretty. Some things are messed up. Window dressing doesn’t alter it. When you’re willing to speak the truth without shame you can reach the lost, hurting, confused etc.

Some people don’t know the way out. But a lot of folks don’t want to climb. They want God to pluck them out of their circumstances. They don’t want the cross. They want it easy. They don’t grasp the spiritual value of suffering and adversity. And as a result they’re weak.

They need to be toughened up. Satan’s not scared of them. They’re not a threat. You’re only a threat when you use what you’ve got. Your strength is an ability to tell the truth without shame. There’s a spiritual principle that accompanies it. Only truth sets a man free.

Once you have the truth you’re ready to battle. You can stand against your weaknesses and strongholds. You can’t pray a problem away you can’t admit you have. You can’t walk in an anointing or knowing you don’t possess.

There’s a lot of people who feel like you. They’re too ashamed to admit their doubts and apathy. More than a few are mad at God. Remaining in flesh weakens you. The game is spiritual and the world is chessboard. What piece are you?

One of the best things God did for me was let me suffer. When He delivered me I asked Him why. He sent me to Job. I was strong in the natural. He made me strong in the spiritual through that experience and others like it.

You can’t walk in Christ consciousness in the flesh. You can’t step in the enemies camp in it either. You have a warrior spirit. You’re not trying to be important or admired. You don’t need to be seen as tough or hear someone tell you you’re strong. And you’re not a coward.

I respect that.

 

[bèlla]

The social aspect can be good, but this is a public forum, so much is left unsaid.

I get a lot of ideas helping others and test theories too. There’s nothing I say online I can’t echo on a stage. I focus on the good and let God handle the rest. He rewards my service.

This is a goldmine for business products. I’d liken it to a focus group. You can glean a lot if you’re savvy.

 

[SarahsKnight]

One day down .... ugh .... Six to go. =/

 

[HisGraceAbounds]

Your strength is an ability to tell the truth without shame. There’s a spiritual principle that accompanies it. Only truth sets a man free.

...wow. Thanks!

Now I'm grinning.

 

[bèlla]

...wow. Thanks!

Now I'm grinning.

I take no credit for that!

 

[bèlla]

One day down .... ugh .... Six to go. =/

Hoping the remaining six are pleasant with no incidents!

 

[Vinter]

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[Multifavs]

So whats new with you all? I am having a pretty good week and looking forward to
helping out with ministry on Wednesday and than on thursday going out for dinner on my moms birthday.

Nothing new here, just doing my typical drawing and sewing. ^-^ I'm glad you're having a good week and I hope your mom has a great birthday!

 

[Vinter]

.

 

[bèlla]

So whats new with you all? I am having a pretty good week and looking forward to
helping out with ministry on Wednesday and than on thursday going out for dinner on my moms birthday.

What kind of ministry are you doing? Dinner sounds fun.

I’m enjoying a trial to a service that has Christian messages and courses on marriage. It’s really informative.

 

[VanillaLion]

I joined a Christian dating website but there are a lot of creeps there!

On a good note the weather was nice today.

 

[bèlla]

I joined a Christian dating website but there are a lot of creeps there!

Good luck. I hope you make godly connections.

 

[bèlla]

Just heard this…

The principle of transference is this. If we don’t trust Jesus to meet our deepest needs, we will automatically transfer those expectations to those closest around us.

Anytime in your life when you’re not in relationship with Jesus, you are a dysfunctional relationship, waiting for a place to happen.

Acceptance, identity, security, and purpose are four basic needs. Either God is gonna meet those needs or you’re going to try to get a person to meet them.

Do an inventory. Sit down in the presence of the Holy Spirit and say, Holy Spirit would You help me. I know I have some broken relationships in my life. Are any of those broken relationships because I tried to make that person Jesus to me?

 

[GodDoesListen55]

What the heck, I keep zoning out?!