Wrong assumptions and praise not needed

[rachelrising]

Wrong assumptions and praise I find these things not needed. I would go as strong to say that I find them abodiminable to me.

I am a Christian and when I do something for my faith people even family will start thanking me for such small things like attending church to be prayed over. To me this normal and I certainly do not want to be thanked for it. People will turn around and start thanking me. If something happens for you it is God you need to praise to and the Holy Spirit who was one who brought you there. I was involved normally a part which requires no thanks. I would rather be thanked for doing something out of my own hands like assisting an eldery to a medical appointment.

There is a danger with this thanks. Perhaps this could be why some pastors have been said to have lets some demi status almost and well proud of themselves. Me I like going last and it doesn't end there. I consider others always are ahead of me. Now this not needed praise this for a human being is not right to me.
It can lead to sin and let's say a grown head. None do I want and do not wish to encourage it and don't want to it to start.

Trying to help some may start assuming things about you which is not accurate and far from it.

A Blessed soul like said to me they cannot pray and said more. This gave the impression to me that I was doing something special like hours a day which is not needed as a Christian when Jesus has instructed us all of how we can pray. I pray the simple Our Father once a day as well usually for under 5 mins. In times of distress more be said a few add on. In exceptional times will say pslams/prayers etc but it still not long There were others. It wasn't true about the other pointers. What was true for my love for my faith my relationship which to me should not be written also. I then needed what I have been blessed with. It should never be the case and I would do this to others. I wish them the best for the future and try and start again but it happened. We shouldn't discuss what God has blessed us as Christians. We all part of that one Body. Again it can support some people to start elevating themselves which is a sin and never supported by me.

They have no idea what I do in my private life. It is not easy for me either. I have severe needs. I have issues with my health and my situation is delicate. So it is best not to make assumptions at all.

I looked for a help forum to post this in but it seems to happen because of witnessing or giving of a testimony. Now this situation with wrong assumptions and where it can lead not wanting a grown head to not even accept a single thanks from close to me even. I have a thought growing a big head may lead to your own gifts ended and that is not helpful so really keep onto the thanks and send it to God not me.

This is not happening in church but with new people I invite to the church and also it happens online.

We should route to God to give at all times and remind people all gifts are precious.
Anyone relate?

 

[Piers Plowman]

Gradually dawning over my mind over the last several years is the importance of humility and anonymity. 'Let not the left hand know what the right hand is doing', and all that. Which is why, in whatever 'salt and light' activity I do, I do the utmost to keep my face and my name out of it. Some may not like it, but I personally think this to be a good form.

 

[rachelrising]

Piers Plowman I agree with you so much. I love humility and am welcoming going into the background again almost. This can put people of, believe you me I have seen posts where it appeared that people become lost and without spirit. Who wants to risk this for a faulty praise that they really do not want for. I am in saluations often and not upright out of respect. Also, I learnt that a reason for me my journey is because I will find it difficult, do not put me into of any role as pastor etc as I am not and was not intended to be. There are many Christians and God knows what it is going on. Things need to change though. Really enjoyed reading your post. Do you think I should take a break in this forum where false praise is given. I am just been trying to do the right thing in an area I relate to with my conditions.
Tomorrow I am meeting my mum for an urgent appointment. I am unwell with an issue with my stomach myself and switched an appointment to go to a park at last minute This is not needing of thanks either but is more prefable if you know where I am coming from.

 

[rachelrising]

Wrong assumptions and praise I find these things not needed. I would go as strong to say that I find them abodiminable to me.

I then needed what I have been blessed with. It should never be the case and I would do this to others.

This needs correction
What I meant to write was that I then needed to support the need for God's blessing which never should be done. I never question this in others and can only imagine more. They someone seemed not that settled with their own situation. There were further. This though was the most cruical points that actually caused me some alarm. They may not have meant it but it was written. I have moved on for that incident with a blessed soul, still I am wary though and you can expect that as I never want to belong that club. To some it could have been taken as an assault it was not intended to be though. People can be used as well.
We all should be careful

 

[Piers Plowman]

Piers Plowman I agree with you so much. I love humility and am welcoming going into the background again almost. This can put people of, believe you me I have seen posts where it appeared that people become lost and without spirit. Who wants to risk this for a faulty praise that they really do not want for. I am in saluations often and not upright out of respect. Also, I learnt that a reason for me my journey is because I will find it difficult, do not put me into of any role as pastor etc as I am not and was not intended to be. There are many Christians and God knows what it is going on. Things need to change though. Really enjoyed reading your post. Do you think I should take a break in this forum where false praise is given. I am just been trying to do the right thing in an area I relate to with my conditions.
Tomorrow I am meeting my mum for an urgent appointment. I am unwell with an issue with my stomach myself and switched an appointment to go to a park at last minute This is not needing of thanks either but is more prefable if you know where I am coming from.

In my humble opinion, it is of good worth to be in fellowship and discussion with other believers, even via this forum. Unintended consequences such as ;false praise; can possibly throw us off track, but I'd personally perceive such ;obstacles; as instead opportunities to grow my faith.
I will pray for your appointment tomorrow!

 

[rachelrising]

In my humble opinion, it is of good worth to be in fellowship and discussion with other believers, even via this forum. Unintended consequences such as ;false praise; can possibly throw us off track, but I'd personally perceive such ;obstacles; as instead opportunities to grow my faith.
I will pray for your appointment tomorrow!

Thank you for your reply.

 

[rachelrising]

I have issues with my health and am autistic. I do not remember every verse of the Bible all the time.

I can take things litreally as well so take my study slowly. Now I am 51 and like listening to my audio Bible non dramatised and do both as we learn and learn again.

I was in discussion with someone today. I love this . Jesus was meek and low in spirit of course at all times and I think everyone would do well to remember and try and hold themselves like that Matthew 11:29. There are other references to remain meek from the Beautidues for example

I have health issues but would be delighted if I could be in a position to pick up a broom and clean the house of God, the church I attend. I would be delighted. I love to pay tithe even though disabled it comes anon always and God sees me paying who only needs to it.

Apostle Paul was a great example to us all. He was a special servant of God with a way with his words. He always though boasted how great the Lord was as well. Me, I am too shy. Also, there is nothing that could ever put me on that level as well. Those who are familar with Paul's teachings should know what I mean.

Very glad for this forum once again. We are approaching the Sabbath and I wish you all a peaceful one.

 

[rachelrising]

I have noticed and seen that many Catholic priests and Saints really were quite explemar in keeping themselves very humble. I have this book called Saints with Disabilities by Pia Matthews. There are case studies in the book of Saints such as St John of the Cross who declared themselves as a sinner often when you know they are a Servant of God. This is piety surely. Also, I have been in attendance in a Catholic service and the priest pretty much was doing the same.

Keeping hold of your imperfections I think I sometimes no bad thing to help keep us in check and humble before God.