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An example:
If anything, your picture will remind me to not love again. To not put my heart out and trust.
To keep my playfulness and laughter to myself, for I always get hurt.
My heart was out there and for what...you lead me on, again this has happened in my life, and why.
I'm not second best, I am first.
I am to love God with all my heart and then God will bring in my life who He wants...and only who he wants....
all others are pushed aside.
God's path for me in as sure footed as a deer...I will seek him and him only. Your estrangement and neglect is not tolerated...never should be, sure, things happen...but over and over....and over
*For some of us ladies, This has been our story... You are just fine with only God i your life for it is not just only God...it is God who is in your life...don't downplay it at all...wow, the God who made the heavens and earth, He is real love and tangible help when you call on Him.
*For men: Don't settle, the right sweet lady is out there for you. Outside appearances are shallow, it is what is in a woman's heart that counts!
Let God be your Valentine this year! I am, and it rocks!!
God is bigger than what you are going through and have been through!
xoxo
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| February 09, 2009 |
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My heart was out there and for what...you lead me on, again this has happened in my life, and why.
I'm not second best, I am first.
WOW...AWESOME |
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| February 09, 2009 |
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| Thats great! I'm with you. |
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| February 09, 2009 |
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| awesome and yeah just like ricekrispie im totally there:) |
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| February 09, 2009 |
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Amen~
Having a man in your life is wonderful, but only the one God wants for you, don't settle~ |
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| February 10, 2009 |
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| Cheryl- you are Gods number one, And it is a sham that so many men are blind to that, " But if I had to chose a Valentine " In the purest sense" It would be you" LOVE YOU WITH THE AGAPE LOVE" You already have the #1 Man in your life and he will not lead you on! Smile! |
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| February 10, 2009 |
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| For sure God is my Valentine. If the Lord wants someone to be in my life, then it will be up to Him. I will not settle - that has not worked out well at all. |
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| February 10, 2009 |
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| Forgive me for saying so Cheryl, but you've answered one of the things I said yesterday. Believe me - I know where you're coming from, and without wanting to sound offensive, people swap one type of love for another because it can't hurt them. Don't get me wrong, God is number one. But is there room for a number two in people's lives when they've been abused? Answer: yes and no. People can touch one, but they can't touch the other. |
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| February 10, 2009 |
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Amen Keith, and thanks bro, how sweet of you...agape love too man,
your sister in Christ |
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| February 10, 2009 |
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Pandabear, so true...they will come across as sweet and wonderful but the old phrase, 'time will tell' and it does...their true nature comes out.....
THIS is even in Christian men and WOMEN also,
For the guys too...Don't settle!
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| February 10, 2009 |
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| Stevie, I'm hearing ya, and after God does some restoration and seom time is in there...God knows when thigns are ready in you rheart...you have to meet him and open your heart, which is mega hard to do, but God has ya! |
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| February 10, 2009 |
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| God has a way of doing things you do not expect and turning all things to His glory. I expected to be single for a long time when I met my husband. It's an amazing story. But God can trade ashes for beautiful things!!! |
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| February 10, 2009 |
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| I agree Cheryl, its MEGA! Like I've said, even strong men struggle when it comes to the emotions of love. So when it goes belly up, its mega. |
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| February 10, 2009 |
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{{Dove}} I'm lovin that pic!! So true lady!! God knows the plans He has for us!
Dang, wish the comments had an edit button, look at my typing!!! LOL!!!!
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| February 10, 2009 |
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I'm thinking that we'd have a much easier time if we just kept our minds set on the things that are above where our life is hidden with Christ, in God. If we are being tormented by the thought that we just have to have a wife or a husband then, I believe, we are being manipulated by our flesh. We are to be lead by the peace, of Christ, in our hearts. IF, and when, we happen to run into someone who God shows us that we will have peace to marry...then we'll find the trials that follow, our marriage, will be easier to bear. ;-) Paul said we'd be happier if we're single...but it was not a command of the Lord; we are free to marry whom we will, only in the Lord. If we were married when we came to the Lord then we are to attempt to remain in that condition. If our spouse is not a Christian then we attempt to win them by our behavior, not by a sales pitch for Jesus. ;-) If they leave we are not under bondage, Paul tells us. :-) Brothers and Sisters...if you have a problem with sex, believe me, marriage isn't going to solve it. Romans 6-8 is. :-D So if I have an agenda it is to secure your genuine joy and a pure devotion to Christ. We were created through him for God. We will only find our completion in that relationship; when we find it, we will then be "safe" to be in other relationships. :-) [See Cheryl's bible study blog on 1 John.] :-D [Cheryl, I got the commercial in, please send my email check! lol!] You all's brother in Him,
Craig |
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| February 10, 2009 |
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Amen, That is soo true!! GOD is my one true love!!!!!!!! |
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| February 10, 2009 |
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Craig...the check is on the way!!! LOL!!! Thanks bro~
Amen Bebe!! |
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| February 10, 2009 |
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| B'rakhah amen!! |
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| February 10, 2009 |
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My Sisters, I have adopted this phrase, i don't know who coined it but i like it, "A woman's heart should be so deep in God that a man would have to seek God for it," then as for me "If you can't do what my daddy is already doing, there is no need to apply, " this means you have to truly know God to be able to provide for His daughter.
My Brothers, because i know about women simply because i am one, when you seek God you will see her, and God doesn't make mistakes. |
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| February 10, 2009 |
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That is awesome Sheree...thanks so much for sharing it!!! Craig |
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| February 10, 2009 |
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Sheree, I use to have that phrase on my homepage here at myChurch...I just recently erased it, hummmm, maybe I should get it back!! Can I borrow yours?? hehe
Awesome Craig, thank you for adding in!!!!
Amen Wanda, and for those in a bad or dangerous situation to get the help appropriate for the situation.
What is advised is to leave the home if Domestic Violece is there. Contact your local womens shelter, via: phone book, google the shelter name, YWCA, Passageways Shelters, and look at their list for an abusive situation to determine where your relationship is at, and please do this with out any excuses adding into the other person's behavior. In life, each person is responsible for their behavior.
Thank you for all of the additions. |
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| February 10, 2009 |
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| This is such a good blog. I dont like valentines day for reasons I dont need to share right now, but I do love love. Jesus is the Greatest expression of love. Thanks Cheyl, and Happy Valentines. |
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| February 10, 2009 |
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| Preston, thank you brother |
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| February 10, 2009 |
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OK, I just shared this thought in another blog...but this one seems appropriate too. :-) Consider this rhetorical, I don't want to put anyone on the spot but I do want to provoke some thought!
Several of my sisters have said that God is their one first love. It always fascinates me when my sisters can be less verbose than I am. :-) You know, it's just a fact that women are much more detail oriented than men are. :-) So, what's the reason for so few words?
I was raised by a single parent Mom and remember yelling and screaming for most of my early years between my Mother and my "step-father" [really her co-dependent boy friend]. All that was, of course, healed by the Lord and I can look back now and see how God used all that to make me into the person He wants me to be.
It took God a very large part of my life to get me to the place where I could realize that there is no other relationship that I have that can be fulfilling unless I find fulfillment in Him first. So that begs the question...how can so many have so little to share about how God got you to that place...and especially since you are detail oriented and have a daily word quota [hehe: OK, that was a stereotype...I'm sorry. <sheepish grin>].
I'm thinking it has to do with Cheryl's 1 John blog...walking in the light and getting to the place where we know that there is nothing that we can reveal about ourselves that can possibly hurt us. It is only then, in my thinking, that God can use the comfort we received in our pain to ease the pain of others and comfort them.
[Darn, did I miss Valentines Day?! Let me look at my calendar! Oh! Thank God! It's February 14th! I thought I was a dead man walking!]
You brother in Him,
Craig |
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| February 11, 2009 |
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LOL!! Craig, why yes, i do see your point and deeply appreciate your valuable wisdom. You mom did well when she raised you. Yes, I am thinking also possible due to the 1 John Bible Study many are seeking and searching right now. Additional, I have received endless messages from ladies with an array of questions about God, tragedy, divorce. The greatest tragedy would be to not grow and have that firm foundation in order to see adn discern between {co-dependant boyfriends/usually abusers} and the wonderful, lavish love the Lord has for them. For this love will transcend all others and eventually bring about the true love-in-their life down here on this earth.
Oh, yeah, I saw the little comment about quotes!! LOL!! Oh, yes my dear friend, typical stereotype, however, i am thinking about joining an quote-addiction support group, if my friend on the other page wants to create it!! LOL!! Do you have a need to join also?? I'm lookin at your homepage.....hahahahaha
It is great to be free from fear, to laugh, and richly enjoy life.....inside the walls of my home.
Much love and gratitude brother,
Cheryl
PS, Nope, you haven't missed Valentines Day yet, you are still in good graces with your sweetie! LOL!! Dead man walking can never be good! Be blessed~ |
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| February 11, 2009 |
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| Wow Cheryl this is really good blog,I'll have to come back to read all the comments.I remember a couseler telling me, the real person doesn't show themselves till after you've been w/them at least 6 months.I think it's true, people like to put up a good front-at first then sometimes lil by lil..the real them comes out!!!! Now i've only dated males & I find this to be true!! I think the Lord has spoiled me with Agape Love, what human could ever love me that much? Without wanting sex in return???HMMMMMM. Just my opinion :) Love Ya Cheryl, Happy Valentines Day !!!! XXXOOO:):):):) |
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| February 11, 2009 |
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| God bless you and prosper you in every area of your life. The Holy Spirit gave me a word early in my sobriety and my walk- If you want God's best-Be His best, He will take care of the rest. God always gives us the enabling grace to guide us to the mountaintop of the relationship that He has for us i.e. the marriage. There's just some work that has to be done in the valley first, in my case mostly forgiveness and alot of self crucifixion. Have a happy love day with Jesus. God bless you and your family. |
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| February 11, 2009 |
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Tammy, amen lady, and so true...usually within 6 months you know. Happy Valentine's Sweetie! xoxo
Also, it is wise to slowly and in a 'friendship' title to introduce one's children to someone you are dating. This helps to shield and protect the children which is always your main focus. I explain to my daughter {age appropriate} that this is so-and-so and we are talking about somethings and seeing if this maybe the one God has for us. She will ask if this is a dad for her and I immediately let her know, 'we don't know yet, we will have to give it sometime and see" Allowing your children to call someone a 'dad' with out the commitment there is dangerous. Even setting that up in their heart can be dangerous. Protect your children, anything less needs immediate correction and a stable environment to be in place based on potentially an counselor's judgement.
Jeff, bro, glad to hear from ya! That is so true!! When someone comes to Christ and you see long-term fruit in their life then you know they are on the right path. In case someone does not know, fruit is the good produce from one's choices. Going to recovery on their own. Staying sober. Not hanging around with friends who they use to deal drug with. Enrolling into an anger-management course to learn how to constructively sort out enragement adn have control over their feeling/emotions/though-process. Love ya bro~ |
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| February 14, 2009 |
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My pastor said that the lustful love is still prevalent in a relationship for up to 4 years. So that's when usually all the lustfulness and cutesy mushiness tends (not always) to last till. There is not much incentive to keep working at a relationship that God hasn't ordained/redeemed after that "feeling" has subsided.
Matthew 4:4
4Jesus answered, "It is written: 'Man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.
That word used for Word is Rhema Not the word Logos which is the written word of God.
the rhema is when God speaks directly to a person as they apply the Bible's teaching to a specific subject.
When God tells you to move you move. Then its forever.
Mark 10:8-10 (Amplified Bible) 8And the two shall become one flesh, so that they are no longer two, but one flesh.
9What therefore God has united (joined together), let not man separate or divide.
10And indoors the disciples questioned Him again about this subject.
When GOD Joins it.... When we Join it its a recipe for disaster.... But then again...... Romans 8:28...... but you still get spanked for not listening....... |
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| February 14, 2009 |
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| Amen Amy!! Exactly! |
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| February 15, 2009 |
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For most of my life I had no idea how to relate to women in any other way but with sex being in the forefront. Even for most of my Christian life I lived in fear of my own flesh and the sin that still dwells in the members of my body...because I felt that I still had to do something about it; to get a handle on it; to crucify it! The harder I tried the worse it seemed to get.
Besides the revelation that Christ is our righteousness, the greatest revelation I've had is the fact that God has already done something about "me"; about sin, about my flesh, and is now present in me to be that person I always wanted to be...not a changed Craig but an exchanged Craig. Craig is still the same person, in the flesh, that he always was, but that Craig has been immersed into the death of Jesus so that the life of Christ may now be manifest.
I am free from sin, I am free from law, I am free from the futile way of life inherited from my forefathers; but I am not free to live for Jesus, I am free to offer my members to God as slaves of righteousness; I am free to let my Lord Jesus Christ live his very life through me!
It is liberating to know that, in my flesh, there dwells no good thing...nothing about it has changed...but I am no longer "in the flesh" but in the Spirit because of what God has done in Christ! I cannot tell you the joy I have before the Lord to be able, in Christ, to look at my sisters in the Lord as being my sisters! Without living in constant fear because of what the flesh would still make of me; nor, equally important, not to fear the flesh of my sisters either, because I know that nothing good dwells in them, that is their flesh, any more that it does in mine. They too are no longer in the flesh but in the Spirit because Christ dwells in them.
It becomes a matter of letting Christ use each of us to encourage one another that we might see Him be made complete in each other. Until we see Him in each other, we are not really free to be friends because emotional bondage can develop where we see others as being our source rather than God in Christ. We can get into trouble because we fail to understand that the love and life we are receiving from our brothers and sisters is Christ in them, not just them!
It's an adventure for all of us to learn to walk, not by our mind and emotions, but by the Spirit of God. I'm genuinely thankful that I don't have to fear the gifts of others, nor the gender of others. I do however have to make sure that I do not make an opportunity for the flesh...either in my self nor in any of my other siblings. :-)
Yours in Him,
Craig |
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| February 15, 2009 |
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| Dear Exchanged Craig, I love it!!!! |
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| February 15, 2009 |
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| Yeah, and if any "brother" bugs my sister, Cheryl, I'll sic 'em! hehe Inside joke. Hey Cheryl; you got it all, girl. :D |
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| February 15, 2009 |
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| that is so right you need to give your hart to someone who wont hurt it .you can count on God to treet it like a queen |
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| February 15, 2009 |
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| Thank you |
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