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Hello... and welcome in the name of the Lord. I am Bren... my hubby is Charlie. We heard Father's voice and surrendered our will to the Spirit of the Lord, independent of one another in 1978. We became spiritual friends in 1988 and discovered we had parallel spiritual journey's. Charlie will be 60 in a few days, I am 58. We eventually fell in love and have been happily married since 1995... restoration began to come to pass in new ways in our life at that time. Father's promises continue to unfold before us in dramatic ways. Between us we have 5 grown children and 7 grandchildren with another due in August. We are very family oriented. Our home is on an ace in Central Va. We have been called to live a simple life.... we are led to grow, share and store our own food and herbs. We are led to live by faith as we go with HIS flow... and surrender to and rest in His revealed will daily. Currently Charlie has discovered he has become a Roadside Artist who is called to create Handcrafted Va Red Cedar Log Furniture .... a form of recycling dead trees. www.RusticCharlie.com * to be updated soon. We minister to or pray for those Father brings down our drive when the power of God comes through us. I am called to write www.EnterIntoGodsRest.com. We volunteer with others in the local community helping those in need... spirit, soul and body, in the name of Christ, as the Lord provides and we encourage other communities to do the same. I am being led to create and share on line through this Blog for and from the body of Christ and those seeking God's truth. It is my hope I will meet each of you through these intro's.... even if you choose not to post elsewhere at my church/havingenterintoGodsRest
Father... may we each become Who we were created to be... in and through Christ according to Your manifested will and timing. Thank you.... |
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Congratulations on a happy marriage! Nothing at all wrong in a simple, faith filled life! I will look at Charlie's log furniture. Neat way to recycle! I'm sure those you help through volunteering appreciate you more than you know.
Thanks for your introduction and allowing us to "peek" into your life.
I appreciate your blogs, Bren. You have many excellent topics! |
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May we peek into your life here too, (even though you and I correspond privately)? It is my hope you will not be shy and you too will introduce yourself for the sake of the readers who come here.
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 there is no way we could have made that happen in our own strength, it is definitely something HE has done and continues to do in our life.
Just before I met Charlie... Father told me privately He was bringing a husband into my life... the husband of HIS choice since the foundations of the world and proceeded to tell me how it would unfold, according to HIS timing. He assured me HE would keep us together through developing a strong spiritual/love bond between us. He put the image of a chainmail armor in my mind as He spoke. He told me to simply go with HIS flow.... and live a simple life... then gave me a vision of the future with more instructions ...(to include current circumstances world wide)... and showed me our part in it. He said HE would be bringing us together for His Kingdom sake. Then He asked me to surrender to His will... and allow HIM to bring it to pass. About that time, He gave me the prophecy about being Harnessed of the Lord and His vision of the Church in the future. (have posted them in the prophecy link here). He promised me, once we married, restoration would begin in both our lives, (at a later date Charlie received the Harness of the Lord Prophecy too) By way of confirmation and as evidence of His loving kindness... suddenly prophets were prophesying the same thing to me. What HE said HE was going to do came to pass and we can see more of the vision unfolding daily.... as it is His season for other aspects of it to come to pass The lesson I had to learn was to wait upon HIM and His timing... to let go of my expectations/perspectives regarding what He showed me, (the reality is far more powerful than the image I imagined). I also had to learn not to try to do HIS part... all He called me to do was to surrender to HIS plan by letting go, staying before Him with a listening heart and go with HIS flow as I yielded to His manifested will and entered into HIS rest.
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Sounds like a neat life, really! And I betcha I would just drool over your hubby's furniture he makes! I love rustic, and I dream of a cabin-like house, be it log or otherwise. And really a wonderful lives, because even a huge percentage of Christians don't really have great marriages. I am one of them, but God has been and is still working on it, and it gets better rather than worse, praise God! We'd be here all day if I had to tell my story from start to finish. Been saved since November 2002. Up til then I was one messed up puppy. Then I spent an awesome year home with my parents, where the Lord restored my relationship with my earthly dad, and I also had the opportunity to do Maritime missions (the "Maritimes" is three different provinces in Canada: Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island), and got to go into a couple of different prisons and visit so many different places, giving my testimony. Then I went to ministry school, and lived in a women's shelter during. THAT was an experience! I loved those women, but they were so draining, you had to be super prayed up! They were so needy, and I could not run on empty in their presence. Then I had a quick (for hormones sake) marriage to a man I knew for 6 months that a mutual pastor friend introduced me to. Then I had 3 hellish months of fights and all the rest....not that the fights ceased, but they settled down. lol I went through a lot spiritually. Not for the better, in most cases. Got a job, then we got pregnant with my precious Josiah. and I am at home with him now, right where I wanna be. Mike sub-contracts for Durabath. we live super far from the city (40 mins) and from our church, so we are praying for a way out. Spiritually, I need to smarten up. I need to be disciplined. I need more of Jesus, because frankly, the world doesn't appeal to me much. God has shown me, just in the past few days, some ways to get more involved in the lives of my church family without even leaving the house, so I will do what He asked of me. I feel useless oft times being here, but raising a son is no waste. Real exciting life, I know. BUT I am acting in a church dinner theatre Sunday night, and actually would ask you would pray that the speech I write (I close the play--I am the last act) is truly of God and not me. There will likely be unbelievers there, and I want it to hit them. Thanks. |
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Well, I live a simple life, too. I also have to add here, YOU DESERVE the kind words!
I was born and raised in the country. I have nothing against the city, but I'm GLAD I was raised in the country. Now mind you, it wasn't in the deep, deep, deep, deep woods, but certainly out of the city! LOL I have two grown children and three grandsons.
I'm single and if that's to change, it's to be much as you said in your comment--Father's intervention--Father's timing--Father's choice.
I'd like to visit Israel someday. Since I enjoy the study of Israel it would be wonderful to SEE it in person!
I've been a believer in the Saviour since I was a child. I did venture into the "world" for about ten years. I found all that "stuff" is not peace, joy, and contentment. I have to say that my life changed a lot after I began the study of Messianic Jewish teaching. This opened up a lot of "understanding" for me. I attend different denominations. (always did) I like to fellowship with believers and found it worked best for me to fellowship with all denominations and not just one. I think the Saviour was open to "people" of all kind.
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 sis!!! If I may offer: Although I can't remember not believing in God and salvation through Christ, I was not raised in church or taught the bible... (I talked to God, but initially did not know we could hear His voice for ourselves or that He was talking to us). When I began seeking what I hoped would be the 'right' church as an adult.... (wanted more than just to ask forgiveness and keep sinning, for that is all I knew), I visited just about every denomination out there... to include later, new ones which were rising up.
At that time... some denominations were teaching that other denominations were lost. Each thought they were the only one with the *whole loaf of bread. *metaphor for truth. This grieved me deeply... and caused me to wonder. Because of frustration, I stopped visiting denominations for a while, and tried hard to be good, not wanting to take my salvation for granted or make God angry. After I received the Holy Spirit and the power He is imparting as I grow in spirit and truth .... I started visiting again. While doing so I came to understand I was also grieved because this type of teaching caused an 'us and them' fear based mentality... and alienated the body one from another.... delaying the answer to Jesus' Prayer in John 17 17:21 That they all may be one; as thou, Father, [art] in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me.
Earlier... Father assured me in my lifetime I would see the coming down of the walls of denominationalism ...'us and them fear based mentalities' and gave me the faith to stand for such. Thank You Father... Mychurch.org seems to be a part of the manifestation of His promise to me... and is one of the reasons I think I am led at this time to create this blog for and from the body of Christ and those who are seeking God's truth.
I have been blessed to have been fed by so many denominations... (aspects of the body of Christ), each seems to have a slice of spiritual bread to offer and has been used to teach me spiritual discernment and whatever else Father ordained, having crossed our paths. Each is a part of the whole... and necessary..... and through the unfolding of HIS eternal plan in our generation... is coming into the Spirit of unity through Christ, it seems.
One of my favorite aspects of the body were those who gathered at the Messianic gatherings. The whole of scripture was opened to me through seeing the life and works of Jesus fulfilling the Feasts... during that season of my spiritual journey of faith, many mysteries were revealed as I sat before the Spirit of the Lord with a listening heart.
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| Yahschild! Yay for country! I was raised on a produce farm, hated the country as a teen, then hated the city later on....now I don't "hate" either, but I am now in the boonies. You can take the girl out of the country, but you can't take the country out of the girl, eh? lol |
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| I am of Paul! Well, I am of Apollos! Can Christ be divided? Sectarianism is a sin. I go to a church, and belong there, but different denominations are different flavors and have different functions, strengths and weaknesses. I hate labels, and I can see you two ladies think like me regarding other denominations. I love any and all of God's ppl. I could care less if I agree on every single doctrinal thing--so long as it isn't a matter of one's salvation, what does it matter, right? |
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I hear ya Lara... as I visited it seemed like each denomination had a special personality... the messages seemed to be ordained for that type of personality. Sometimes it would seem like each denomination could be likened to a form of art or music... people were drawn to different styles... of worship or teachings or outreach and the like. One was not 'better' than another... just unique in it's message and presentation and the service it offered, to meet the needs of those drawn there.
Later I was surprised when after a sermon... when I got together for a meal with friends.. and we discussed what Father spoke to us through the sermon... each of us received exactly what we needed.. and none of us heard the exact same message.... it was a real eye opener.
That was when I began to recognize the heart of what I think God is speaking through me may not necessarily be what another hears... and I learned not to project they heard what "I" intended... but to ask questions, and pay attention to feedback, to discover what it was they heard... for Father knew what they needed to hear in the moment and imparted such. Each of us is in a different stage of spiritual growth/development and are a unique part of the body and we have our own unique lesson to learn, ect. We recieve what it is ultimately Father knows we need in the moment, when we open ourselves to His truth. |
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Hello there, well, I guess since I'm at mychurch it probably goes without saying that I'm a believer in God the Father and our Lord Jesus Christ. I live up in Barrow, Alaska, where the winters are long and cold. Not attenting a church right now (well, honestly, I never have attended a church), not that I am opposed to being with believers, just that I've seen and heard of alot of abuses in the churches and I am really looking for a church where believers congregate without a self-appointed "leader" whom I would have to "subject" myself to their ideas for my life, and I have yet to find this, and since I am not illiterate and can read the the Word for myself I have no need for a preacher of the Word, and as far as I can tell I have grown spiritually stronger and closer to God (all glory to God for the gifts he's given me) than most (not all) people whom do attend churches, no big deal, its just what I've noticed. I have my fiancee and my son with me and also my fiancee's little sister whom has lived with us for the last year. For my living I work as a natural gas field operator here at the little gas field in Barrow. Was always raised as a a believer growing up, definetely had times in my life where I was "in this world", especially when I was in the Navy for 6 years, it all seems like one big whirlwind now. Less than a year ago God gave me an instantaneous flash of my eternity and he also gave me a new desire, a new heart, for him - since then, my entire life is consumed with desire for God, I thank him often for this gift. I was born in Casper, Wyoming, besides Wyoming I have lived in Texas, Oregon, Alaska, and while in the Navy I was stationed in Japan for three years.
Every day I continue with the hope of glory that shall come to me with the revelation of Jesus Christ, this is a real thing for me, my reality, and may I say, just reality.
1 Peter 1:13 ¶Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ;
Colossians 1:27 To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory:
Through the last year God has shown me how our earthly reality of "how things are" are like chains that bind us hand and foot. He has given me a glimpse of the spiritual wickedness in high places that govern this world. It is very exciting and fulfilling to serve God. May his will be done. |
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Hi there Friends in Christ. I think I m supposed to Introduce myself here. I am Ragland, and I live in India, the southern part of India. I live on the hills around 6500 feet above sea. The weather is fine and pleasant here. I believe in the body of christ... meeting new believers and friends... I always have a question in my mind... If the Christian way is the best way, why many people are taking that way? Am I a stumbling block here or am I a sign post leading some one to Christ? India received Christ 2000 years back and Christians in this country have not impacted to the extent needed. I wonder if this is the same in other countries.... I think for the sake of introduction this is fine for the moment... |
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Thanks to everyone who introduces themselves here and joins in ... I recieve great pleasure in meeting other members of the Family of God and those who are seeking, and hope you do too.... and encourage you to talk among yourselves... or join in. For those who have not read other blogs at mychurch, I will repeat here: questions and answers are encouraged.
Having had my eyes opened to details... over the past 30 years I have enjoyed observing His ways among His Own. I can see patterns of His wisdom and find joy through relating from the place where we have been and/or are now, especially when it is similar to my own spiritual journey of faith. I am delighted when each of you continue to share of your lives with me... and hope to always be able to respond with something encouraging...
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Now continuing my introduction, My dad is a Presbyter who ministers in the Church of South India though officially he retired from the church. Coming to the Church of South India, it has a membership of about Four Million. I started reading Bible and prayer at a young age, at the insistence of my mother and father who had made it a part of my daily routine. As I grew older, as I listened to many preachers and teachers, God worked in me slowly giving me the directions so that I can course correct my ways and get back to the line and pointed me to God through Jesus. I am now 44 and about 7 years ago I started attending a Bible study. I liked the Bible study, because the pastor encouraged me to ask questions and more questions. Asking more questions made me understand the word of God better. I have come more closer to God. |
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Articmon... (Ragland will get to you soon) with the above comments in mind may I offer how I can relate to your testimony ...
In the late 1980's I found myself led to a church where towards the end, the Pastor began to abuse his role... after he began following after the Doctrines of the "Shepherding Movement" (whose Founder has since repented of teaching false Doctrines, unaware). Through accepting this Doctrine as truth, my Pastor began to consider himself to be my Shepherd and demanded I run everything by him. Plus... because I was single... in his effort to protect my spiritual walk, he believed it was his responsibility to tell me who could or could not be my friend....especially after he said he could see the foundation for a marriage being laid between myself and a brother.... (after this we became best friends ... eventually fell in love and married 7 years later). The Pastor said because I was single... he had been placed over me as my spiritual head and that I must submit to him.....
1:18 And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all [things] he might have the preeminence.
Having come from abuse and deception with the tendency to give my power away ... Father ordained this as my opportunity to be set free from being a doormat and my fear of men ... and taught me to test Religious Doctrines and Theology before Him.... exhorting me not to make assumptions it is true because the teaching comes from one called to the 5 fold Ministry, reminding me of the Super Apostles Paul spoke of. He urges me to tell others the same....
29:25 The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.
The Holy Spirit reminded me I can hear His voice for myself and must obey what HE has told me ... and brought to remembrance what He had spoken to me ... and the fruit and fulfilled promises which followed from previous obedience/lessons. He reminded me the Lord is my Shepherd... and I am to obey His voice .... and I am responsible for my choices, my relationship with HIM.... not another. 1:6 I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel: 1:7 Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ. 1:8 But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed. 1:9 As we said before, so say I now again, If any [man] preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed. 1:10 For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ.
When I refused to submit to my Pastor as my Shepherd and Spiritual Head, I was called before 18 Elders and their wives. This was a very frightening and humbling moment. As I stood before them, Father gave me the words in my time of need ... this all caused our church to be divided... and Father called some of us to move on..... or to come out from among them for a season of preparation alone with HIM.
3:15 But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and [be] ready always to [give] an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:
Just before that season of my journey of faith with HIM... Father's vision for my and my families life and what was going to take place in the future (for many) was revealed to me. I knew I was being called out of church for a season of preparation, training ... for a time of consecration and..................... while alone with the Lord... but was waiting for HIM to show me when... as I surrendered to His flow. It was during this season I was given the charge to 'go with His flow'.... as I trusted Him 'completely' to bring about the vision He had given me. Confirmation of this came about when several of us who were called out ... were given the prophecy 'The Harness of the Lord' by Bill Britton. (see Gift of Prophecy blog)
1:9 Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself:
Father has caused me to grow however He chooses over the past 30 years, within and outside of a traditional Church environment, Home Churches, Christian Conferences, Worship Retreats, Healing Retreats, as a Guest Speaker and the like ... For the most part these days I grow through the simple day to day living of my faith on practical levels as He causes His Spirit within to rise us and rule over the flesh nature... my having chosen to surrender as He asked, 'completely'.
Thus I think I understand what you meant by your testimony above... especially in the light of:
2:13 For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of [his] good pleasure.
Please... share as much as you like of what He has done... is doing... and has revealed to you in your times alone with him, whenever you like ... whichever blog section works for you, works for me... thanks... |
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Ragland I am so delighted you came back and added more of your testimony... please do continue as much as you like. I know little about India (where you live sounds very pleasant indeed) and how Christianity is taught in your Nation. I wonder if it is much different than our country... and I too wonder about other countries.
I was unaware the teachings of Christ were brought to your people 2000 years ago! *did I understand this correctly?* "India received Christ 2000 years back and Christians in this country have not impacted to the extent needed. I wonder if this is the same in other countries...."
I too wonder about other Nations and the impact the teaching of Christ has on them.
I too have wondered about my own spiritual walk... ' Am I a stumbling block here or am I a sign post leading some one to Christ?' but have decided to rest in what I believe is His revealed truth to me based upon the reality HE has given me since He first opened my spiritual eyes and ears in 1978. *If we can't trust our heavenly Father's voice ... whose can we trust right?*
Is this a link to the Church of South India you speak about above that your father attends?
http://www.csichurch.com/ I have never heard of it before reading your post... have only in recent years been meeting brethren in India. It appears from you profile you attend elsewhere?
You also said: "I liked the Bible study, because the pastor encouraged me to ask questions and more questions. Asking more questions made me understand the word of God better. I have come more closer to God." Please... feel free to ask questions here under the blog 'Come Let Us Reason Together'... or.......................... and hopefully it will open up a lively conversation. And if there is any Bible Study Teaching which has blessed you... or Scripture He has made alive to you in your walk, post about them as a comment wherever you are led. Thanks....
I look forward to reading more.... bren
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Lara... (and Yaschild) you and I have been connecting elsewhere... (to include private emails) so I have not responded to your intro here much... hope you don't feel slighted...
I recommend to everyone who visits here... to click on all the the pic's of our friends here and visit their blogs too, to include their Archives! For those of you who have not read my profile... one of the reasons' I was led to create this blog for and from the body of Christ and those who are seeking God's truth... is to help us find one another and to get to know HIM in each of our lives! As I explore Mychurch.org I am experiencing it to be one giant Message Board that is growing daily... so have fun exploring... and please... do come back and let us know who or what you discovered that you think is a blessing... bren |
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Hi Bren, Yes! I did not write wrongly. India received Christian teachings 2000years back by none other than St. Thomas, who was the disciple of Jesus Christ himself. He landed in the southern part of India, and history says he was martyred in Madras (presently known as Chennai), the state capital of Tamil Nadu, my home state. Later Christianity was brought by European Missionaries during the period of 1600s through 1800s. This was the second chance. Now in the 2000s we are having the 3rd Chance given by God. Yeah the link that you have given for the Church of South India is a private website. The official website is given here. I belong to St. Peter's Congregation of the Church of South India at Kodaikanal. Thats why you will see that the name of the Church in my profile is different from that of Church of South India. I think it is the british way of naming congregations belonging to various dioceses and synods. I shall continue my introduction later.... Ragland |
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| I am annette ilived in small town called welland Ontario in Canada. I been a christian for almost twerty years. God brought through some very difficul time and i praise Him for that. I could not live without Him. He is so faithful. |
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| hello I am brenda I am 43 and a single mom...i have been spirit filled for 23 years now its getting rougher on this road you think i would understand Gods voice .....I am a widow....and looking for work need tranpo....I am a licensed massage therapist and..........just trying to find my place here til its time to go home my real home hope all are well |
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| hi my name is vance. i'm am new here and i just requested you to be on my friends list. visionheir asked me if she could send you a prayer request and i said yes. so i added you to my friends list if you accept. i am living with my sister in NC since 10/07. i am going through a divorce. my wife lives in TN, 500 miles from here with my 16 yr old daughter and our adopted son who is 4. we brought him home from the hospital when he was 3 days old. i love him more than words can say and i feel it is best for his emotional wellbeing that he not be brought up in a dysfunctional home like i was with arguing all the time. it affected me and my sister but we are with Gods help making it along ok. believe me if there was anyway this could be worked out i would. we almost got a divorce 2 1/2 years and the guilt got to me so went back home. i cannot be the man she says she wants. it's a long story. thanks for listening and please pray for my sister's family and mine. vance |
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Ragland... what a blessing it was to my heart to read your words: 'Now in the 2000s we are having the 3rd Chance given by God.'
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| Good to meet you woman of joy... am blessed to read of His faithfulness in your life... do post elsewhere here... some stories of such for us to read... |
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Hey Brenda... purefyr... was blessed to see your intro here... (Friends My hubby and myself have known Brenda and her family a number of years) I know you don't get on line much... but suggest when you do... that you post the link to the article in the paper about Ray (Friends Brenda's son Ray, age 26, had a write up in the local paper about him and his artwork with some links)... you could put it under this section if you are led:
Devotional's, Meditations, Artistic Gifts Plus.......... as offered through Seekers and the Body of Christ
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EV... thanks sis, for the intro to Vance... please continue to join us in prayer here, if led.
Vance... Thanks for introducing yourself and for being so open... and allowing yourself to be vulnerable. (Friends have suggested to Vance privately to post any prayers/answers and additional prayer requests at The Spirit of Intercession offered through the Body of Christ and Those Who are seeking God's Truth and to chitchat with us further more intimately at: Getting to Know One Another Intimately as Seekers and as the Body of Christ if you want to join us.)
Vance... am blessed to read your intro here and look forward to our friendship as members of God's family growing together in Spirit and in His truth. Like I said previously, I will most definitely pray for you... the opportunity to commune with Father, through Christ.... with another, is something very dear to my heart. If I am led to write down any prayers, or insights I receive for you, I will do so.... otherwise, please know in the future, I am praying even if I do not write a response. (Friends... please do the same if led.)
Vance if I may offer... based upon what I have read thus far... here and at your site... I am sensing what is taking place is an answer to your wife's prayer that you become the head of your family... and become a spiritual leader in your home.... that you become the husband and man you have been created to be, in the roles you are called to... enabling her to become the mature woman she has been created to be as your wife, as well as other roles she has been called to; as the two of you walk alongside one another victorious, growing in the knowledge of His truth experientially... in Spirit and truth. *perhaps she and your sister will want to join in with us here at mychurch.
Thank You Father... Bless You for the circumstances You will bring into being to remove all false concepts, perspectives, interpretations, preconditionings of what the above 'should' be. Thanks for the assurance You will replace it with Your truth through the power of Your might within ... may You do so with an anointing which magnifies You and Your truth... Your works... Your ways... which are not our own, due to the influence of the unredeemed mind. Thank You for the awareness, while this is taking place... you are doing a deep work for all concerned. Please guard their love and draw them all closer to one another, and You quickly, as You reverse the dysfunction which has influenced them thus far ... thank You for soothing and comforting the children as You give their parents spiritual wisdom and understanding while they go through this great shaking... for it seems to be both parents are seeking Your will and the power to live it! Thank You... the sister is involved as well... for I sense... You have allowed such, for the breaking of generational curses... and through such will expose much dysfunctional thinking and ways of being... heal hearts and restore souls, while renewing the Spirit of their minds... with the mind of Christ and the words You speak to their heart... may they surrender to You quickly through the power of conviction and the gift of spiritual discernment. Thank You for the Covenant You have made with us... a New Covenant which assures us.. You separate us unto YourSelf for a work of sanctification You deem for all concerned who walk in this Covenant as a part of our family. Bless You for that which will bring about... for the fire needed to purify and transform. May their faith in You and Your goodness, Your faithfulness in their lives be increased... may their love be renewed and refreshed causing a new found respect be shown... with a tenderness not known before. Thank You.... we receive Your answer according to the unfolding of Your eternal plan, in Your timing and Your ways.2:13 For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of [his] good pleasure. |
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 Arlene... nice to meet you... thanks for asking to be my friend and for posting here. I appreciate your being so open... I too was a single mom... of 3 for several years... I have lived in low income housing... (and now minister to the poor with compassion), went through alot of dysfunctional thinking and ways of being.... bless the Lord for exposing such and setting me free... bless Him for His promise to finish the good work He has begun. I too was sexually abused, (was controlled by abusive relationships in other ways too). I understand and can relate to some of the struggles you have been through... and desire to encourage you if you are ever in need... having been healed and set free from much... as I have surrendered to His revealed will and sought His wisdom and power to overcome and applied it the best I was enabled over the past 30 years. If you too have been healed... and set free... please do give witness of such with stories elsewhere here... if you are led... it may help others still caught in such snares.
1:3 Blessed [be] God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; 1:4 Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God. I too have been drawn to read about near death experiences... and to do research on them.... as I seek HIS truth. Has anyone one else??
I too........ but I won't get into any more of what we have in common for now... will give other's the chance instead...
Bless the Lord we can rejoice together in the victories and encourage those in need in the areas we once were or struggle through in our now ... each of us having been through (going through) much as we come out of darkness and walk in greater light and ever increasing power to overcome, as each new days dawns....
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now i feel like a foolish person. i thought the things i wrote went to the person only. i will have to pray about this to see if this is where i should be. i did not know there were rules on what to post. i should have read them more closely. i didn't see any rules though. no hard feelings. could you have posted what you did to me privately because you wrote in reply where all the posts should go?
if so why did you not. God bless all on mychurch.com vance |
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 Vance... please do not let yourself feel foolish any longer ... we are a spiritual family here at mychurch.org... and as the family of God are created to carry one another burdens... to pray one for another with compassion. I was unaware you wanted my response to be private... as you wrote several lines on my Blogs and your own which I interpreted to be, you wanted to pray with the body and wanted your prayer needs passed along and for others to join in as we prayed (commune) together through on line fellowship here at my church (mychurch.org).
YES... I could have posted what I wrote to you privately... but did not do so, because you asked publicly... and I wrongly thought you wanted us to stand with you as a body of believers here as we prayed one for another. This is something which is a norm for me... when I am asked to pray with others along side. I myself am learning quickly here at mychurch.org... what has been the norm for some... is definitely not for others.
Thank you for saying you hold no hard feelings (even so I apologize) ... in the future...because of this error in judgment on my part... I will ask other's if they desire a private response when they post a prayer request ... and even now, I ask ALL our friends here to speak up if that ever be the case... so this does not take place again, through anyone who might choose to pray with us here at my church.
Please know Vance ... I am willing to remove any or all parts you desire... in an effort to support your original intent. Please let me know what in particular you would like me to delete for you.
I deeply regret any part I might have played which caused you to feel uncomfortable... that definitely WAS NOT my intention.
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| holyspirit, i do not care where it is posted. dont delete anything. i thought you were telling me i should have posted it on another site because this was not the appropriate site for what i wrote. i apologize also. it was a misunderstanding on my part. i will find out how to send a message privately if i want it to be to just one person. i really like mychurch and want to stay. i just have to figure how it works. i just started posting things online a couple months ago and still have to figure things out. i regretted posting my last one that caused the misunderstanding right after i hit submit. thank you for responding and God Bless You. vance |
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bro... no need to apologize... I too am new to this blog thingy...
There is no right or wrong place to post comments... ALL blogs have suggestions to inspire comments... not limit them....
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I am a grandmother of 4 very special gifts from GOD. I love the LORD with all my heart and I am DETERMINED to spread his love and word until my last breath. I am very down to earth, caring, giving person. I DO NOT TOLERATE mess of any type. LIFE IS TOO SHORT. I know where my strength, blessings and love come from. This journey has been hard for me. I was raised in a Methodist Church where I thought all GOD did was punish people. I knew in my heart of hearts he couldn't be that mean. I was a very rebellious teenager and could not handle discipline by anyone well. I went from one denomination to another searching. Searching for what I don't know but I continued to search. I left the church completely for a number of years, but he was always with me. I had a child out of wedlock (his gift to me) who made me realize what mattered the most (LOVE) for someone else besides myself. I joined the Army and was taught discipline which I really, really needed. This has been the ONLY gift from our government to me(LOL). Stayed in for ten years. My daughter was 19 before I went back to church faithfully. Everyday is a test for me but each day gets easier and easier. I have learned that I don't need the love I thought I needed from man because my FATHER supplies all of my needs. I am married to an unsaved man but I know one day he will come around. Trials and tribulations sometimes seem to be my middle name but JESUS always bring me through. I KNOW HE IS REAL and I thank him for his love. My testimony is his LOVE and to never give up, he won't.
MyChurch has been such a blessing to me. I have visited a number of denominations and still come away missing something. Mega churches, single minded churches, my way is the right way church is not what I am looking for in fellowshipping with believers. I AM LOOKING FOR THE HOLY SPIRIT.
Considering all of the blunders in my life, I know GOD is real and has always been by my side. Why?, I don't know but as I continue to study his word and try to walk the talk he continously provides and protects.
May our journey bear much fruit here and prayerfully we can learn, grow, encourage and love one another by his grace. |
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Hello... Mostovall20 thanks for introducing yourself... I can relate to much you spoke of above and would love to discuss it further. Perhaps others will want to join us.
My heart also desires to experience the fulfillment of the prayer you wrote: May our journey bear much fruit here and prayerfully we can learn, grow, encourage and love one another by his grace. Thanks for posting it... Lord willing, perhaps we could continue our conversation at the blog I believe I was led to create for such ... Click: |
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| Hello Chafas... Thanks for introducing yourself and thank you for your words of encouragement. I too eagerly wait to hear what so many of our brethern are hearing from the Spirit of the Lord... and hope they will post such here as comments as we become one in the Spirit and His truth. We may not always agree initially, due to traditional untested teachings... *those of the flesh we need to die to* but it is important to have a place for such to be considered and discussed when appropriate... so readers can take it to HIM for His truth and spiritual discernment. Do you have something you would like to offer at this time?
Lord willing, perhaps you will do so as comments under blog topics designed for such.
Thanks for sharing the blessing of the Lord you were led to write. May we each receive it's fullness... |
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| I've already left comments, but had to add this one. You really did come up with a lot of great comments! It was good to come back and catch up on the comments and "meet" more people through this blog. Really great! |
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Thanks for coming back and reading Yahs... and for leaving comments too! It is my hope everyone will get to know one another more intimately as our lives continue...
Lord willing, some of us may continue our conversations at the blog I believe I was led to create for such ... Click: |
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| Hi, Bren--not sure what all to say here. I am a Christian who is Holy Spirit filled ( I do believe the experience of Pentecost is for today). I am a recovering alcoholic/addict. I like to call myself a "restored warrior". I have been through a lot of hard, hard places in my life but a lot of that was because I chose my own sinful way and did not surrender to Christ. I praise God because he has rescued me from a terrible pit and has made my footsteps firm today. I will be celebrating 2 years freedom from alcohol/drugs by the grace of God on February 26, 2008. Today I am struggling with a broken relationship that only God can restore. God also spoke to me 3 years ago that He has a husband for me--I believe this man is someone I've met and pray for daily--but this is the broken relationship I mentioned. I also struggle with ADD--which I don't believe for one second is of the enemy or a disease or even a disorder. I believe it is how God has designed my brain for his glory because He has given me gifts with this. God has done so much in my life--I am overwhelmed--but still I struggle with "plank in the eye" syndrome--I need so to be tolerant and loving others, so I am still a work in progress there, too. Thank you for being my new freind here. God bless. |
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Hello, friends!
My life has been one of extreme changes. For instance, I was born in the city of Seattle and lived there until I was 6. When I was 7, I moved to an actual ghost town (abandoned town) out in the middle of nowhere. From age 7-11, I lived in extreme poverty, then my mother married what we considered a rich man. Extreme changes... over and over. I've come to expect it. I've been telling my childhood story on my blog for the last 3 (?) months if you care to read more.
Right now we are in the process of selling our house in Virginia where we've been living for the past year and a half and we're moving back to Washington state. We've moved a lot. I've moved a lot. The longest I've stayed in the same house is 5 years.
One thing I have learned in all my changes and moves is that God loves everyone and there is no one particular culture that is "God's approved" culture. There are many ways of living life. my way is not superior to yours. You are all my brothers and sisters and I love and accept you all. I don't care what you believe along the lines of doctrine. I only care that you know you are loved by me and most of all by our Father.
Thank you Bren, for opening this blog.
More later.
Your sister,
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Hi Suzanne.... sorry to take so long to respond to your comment... my life off line is full ... but I do read and comment when the door opens for me to do so!
Was blessed by reading your intro... and thank you for sharing your testimony with such humble openness. It is refreshing for me to read testimonies which are as honest as yours. Shows alota healing has taken place.... and I see Him glorified through such as we come into deeper union with HIS Spirit made alive within ....
Am sure many can relate to your testimony on some level... as we are all being restored... and from what I have observed we all have some addiction we struggle with at one or more times in our life. (shopping, TV, Computers, gossip, entertainment of some sort which fills voids only His Spirit can fill). When I was first born again... I was addicted to food... thought of it most of the day and into the night... was loving myself with food... (instant gratification). Did not think I was loveable... much less loved. Thank You Lord for healing/restoring my soul and giving me a spiritual appetite which helps to keep me from overindulging in unhealthy ways, (discovered sometimes one addiction was exchanged for another, or once one was gone, I was able to see others... so was led to let go of my addictive/obsessive spirit and asked for HIS balance as He brings me through to become who I have been created to be in Christ... was led to stand in faith for others going through such struggles as well.... we are all being set free from the adamic nature on some level daily it seems).
I hear ya regarding ADD... I know of many who are gifted through what some would call evil... but HE uses for the good... while transforming us through such... revealing to us HIS unconditional love and our uniqueness through His power within glorified in the process. Indeed His ways are mysterious!
I also hear ya regarding the plank in the eye syndrome ... how can we expect another to do something... we can't do without His grace. Thank You Father for eyes to see... for spiritual insight which matures us and keeps us moving forward
Lord willing we will speak (Koinonia) again... bren Click: |
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| Hi Im annette im 49 I lived in a small town called welland ontario Canada. I enjoyed praying and encourageing people.i do pray for people on the internet. |
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Oooouuu Holly... I so like your testimony... the spiritual symbolism which rises up within it is so clear... so many adventures you've received which seem to have opened your spiritual eyes and heart more fully to HIS ... (moving as a metaphor of being taken to a new place in the spirit).
Lord willing will read your testimony at your site soon.... am eager to do so!
I hear ya sis... .... HE has revealed the same to me: One thing I have learned in all my changes and moves is that God loves everyone and there is no one particular culture that is "God's approved" culture. There are many ways of living life. my way is not superior to yours. You are all my brothers and sisters and I love and accept you all. I don't care what you believe along the lines of doctrine. I only care that you know you are loved by me and most of all by our Father.
The name "Hopeful" suits you....
Lord willing we will speak (Koinonia) again... bren Click:
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