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Hi,
I can't say I'll be faithful to it,
But this is still good.
Count me in
Praise God.
Don't worry, Eldaah, it won't die. I think this is the sort of thread that will stay open permanently, but won't necessarily have a huge amount of constant traffic. But please don't worry. It's a wonderful thread, and will definitely stay active.
PTL!
I've also noticed, like Kanga, I'm not even acknowledging smaller, less trivial matters. Normally my mind would pick up on it and potentially disect it. It's very interesting how my mind doesn't give notice or second thought anymore. And just overall I feel different-- a good different.
Not a problem.Great job Melissa! Thanks for keeping the list updated.
This weekend I was more patient with others and made an effort to say "I love you" more. When I did give in to my human reaction of losing my temper, I apoligized and asked God's forgiveness. I consciously thought less about petty little problems and concerned myself more with a bigger picture of human kindness and expressing God's love for others.
My kids don't always ask me questions about God and Jesus - partly because the answers can be a little scary for young minds. But, this weekend they asked me lots of questions.
I've also noticed, like Kanga, I'm not even acknowledging smaller, less trivial matters. Normally my mind would pick up on it and potentially disect it. It's very interesting how my mind doesn't give notice or second thought anymore. And just overall I feel different-- a good different.
Thank you. It lifts me up to know that my words are encouraging.
DH stands for Dear Husband
DW = Dear Wife
MIL = mother-in-law, etc.
I hope it goes well, since I'm catching up on posts here, I will pray for ya after the fact.Sure... my sig is free from copyright privileges!
Well, as for an update on me... my WWJD strengths will be tested tomorrow! I'll be hanging out with my mother-in-law. We're not the best of friends. I tend to do alot of grinning and bearing, gritting teeth, etc. But I really, really want to change that. I think this is the PERFECT inspiration to quit talking and start walking!
that is odd, i'm not sure why that link is there, without seeing what's happening in the code i don't think i can help ya.Here are all the names of those in our growing club:
p.s. no one click the super screensaver thing. I don't know why it's there but I didn't type it. It appears on all my posts and I can delete it by editting, but I want it to go away for good. DON"T CLICK IT! That's why it's on mine (I clicked it on someone elses post). Does anyone know how to get rid of it?
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P.S.Look,Super sreensaver! You will like it !!
Welcome my friend, and awesome. I think you did wonderfully there.Had to think about it, cos it's a big think to commit to, but I'd like to, too.
If we're allowed to say stuff that's happened cos of it, the thing that finally made me want to is something that happened today. This may be really boring so feel free to not read
I didn't really know adults did it, but recvently, have been bullied by a group of people I vaguely know. I kinda thought bullying ended with childhood but it obviousy happens to grown ups, too. I was starting to get angry, cos am not very good at standing up for myself, and the main woman doing it is very aggressive and manipulative, so the others just kind of follow her so they can feel like they belong.
Have been getting angry, and taking it into myself, like maybe I'd done something wrong, and found myself thinking bad thoughts about Heather - the main woman doing it. But today I sent her an email saying: Hey. I wanted to say something, then I'm gonna leave all of this alone. In private, you're such a nice person, but in public, you're about as mean as I've come across, and I'm unsure as to why you're trying to cause me pain, but I'm sure you think it's justified so it's fair enough.
Heather, I seriously think you need to take a step back for a second and work out whether you've crossed the line into bullying. I know you're having a really really hard time of it at the moment, and am sorry you're having to go through it, but being this mean isn't the answer, surely.
I'm aware you'll pobably tell people you received hate mail from me, and that's ok, as long as YOU know it isn't. I actually thought we'd end up being friends, and do believe you're fundamentally a good person, but badness and meanness makes my stomach hurt so am leaving all of this well alone. I can't handle it, really. I really hope your health picks up, lady. I know you're not a Christian, but I am, so will be praying for you. God bless. x
I then blocked her email address and am gonna stay away from anywhere she'll be so she'll have to work hard to carry on bullying me. I feel really sad about it all, but I realised, am mostly sad that she's so unhappy in herself that she feels the need to bully people. We'd previously spoken about Jesus, so maybe what she hates is seeing Christ in me (I don't mean that arrogantly. I think all Christians have Jesus in them...) but, either way, I feel like maybe I asked myself WWJD, and did WJWD. I hope so anyway.
If you've actually read all that, thanks.
Welcome, I will keep you and your family in prayerAfter careful consideration, I would like to join this group and its desire to do what Jesus would do in every situation. I will take the pledge.
For years I've wondered what Jesus would do in the situations I find myself in, since He was never a wife or mother. I've struggled with how to apply WWJD to MY life. Reading posts about the struggles and concerns of all the people here will help me and encourage me in my quest, I'm sure.
I'm looking forward to participating. Thank you for starting this thread.
Right now I have to make daily decisions on how to handle my cheating husband. So far my thought has been to handle it with dignity and grace. Years from now I want to know that I handled it in the most mature Christian way I could. I want to be proud to tell my (then grown) children how a Christian woman deals with these difficult life situations in a godly way. So, thinking WWJD, will help me in this desire.
One way that I believe I'm doing what Jesus would do, is not seeking a divorce. Dh is an unsaved man who chooses not to live with me, so according to the bible, I am to let him go. And, if our marriage ends in divorce, it will be dh who files for that, not me. God hates divorce, so I believe that I should not seek it.
I welcome your thoughts on my handling of this situation, so far, in the realm of WWJD.
Blessings,
Kanga
Welcome my friend.I will..... please!
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Sure you can, and welcome
Welcome.Hi,
I can't say I'll be faithful to it,
But this is still good.
Count me in
Good verse, we just need to remember to accept His strength.
Awesome to hear, good on ya.
Also good.This weekend I was more patient with others and made an effort to say "I love you" more. When I did give in to my human reaction of losing my temper, I apoligized and asked God's forgiveness. I consciously thought less about petty little problems and concerned myself more with a bigger picture of human kindness and expressing God's love for others.
My kids don't always ask me questions about God and Jesus - partly because the answers can be a little scary for young minds. But, this weekend they asked me lots of questions.
Very good to hear as well.Welcome Saved and Rita!
Kanga... this is TERRIFIC!
I agree.
Well, Saturday for me was great. I really was able to enjoy spending time with dh's family (which isn't always that easy). Believe it or not, it was quite pleasurable!
I've also noticed, like Kanga, I'm not even acknowledging smaller, less trivial matters. Normally my mind would pick up on it and potentially disect it. It's very interesting how my mind doesn't give notice or second thought anymore. And just overall I feel different-- a good different.
thanks for the abbreviation clarification.Thank you. It lifts me up to know that my words are encouraging.
DH stands for Dear Husband
DW = Dear Wife
MIL = mother-in-law, etc.
hello, what aren't you familiar with?hello! i'm not famlialr with that yet
Praying for all of us 
