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God will not instantly step in and fix everything. That would leave us out of the process. The test now is to be humble and patient and follow His guidance. It will take time to repair but you will be growing as you go.
2005-09-19 19:03:31 Posted by Jon ()
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Keep knocking!
Keep Asking!
Keep knocking!
Keep Asking!
Do Not Quit!!!
And the door will be opened!
_Marsha
2005-09-19 19:48:48 Posted by marsha ()
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Keep in mind it's not all roses just because your walking with God. We still are responsible for our actions, He's still a just and righteous God. Keep in mind Job never questioned Him. Have things gotten that bad yet? I know that is not comforting, but bear with him and stay commited to His will. He gave us the free will to make decisions which ones we choose is up to us
Stay strong
Ross
2005-09-20 04:41:23 Posted by dcyple ()
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Greg Laurie
Senior Pastor
Harvest Christian Fellowship
Riverside, Ca
"And whoever does not bear his cross and come after Me cannot be My disciple. For which of you, intending to build a tower, does not sit down first and count the cost, whether he has enough to finish it? . . ."
—Luke 14:27–28
Evangelist John Wesley said, "Give me a hundred men who love God with all of their hearts and fear nothing but sin, and I will move the world." I think that is still true today. God is looking for men and women who will love Him more than anyone or anything else.
God will bring tests into our lives to find out if we are really His disciples, if we are really going to stand tough. It's easy to mouth the concepts we find in Scripture. It's easy to say we believe those things. But what about when we really need to walk by faith and not by sight or by feeling? What about when we need to really trust the Lord? God will bring pop quizzes into our lives.
I remember when I was in school and my heart would always sink when the teacher would stand up and say, "We are going to have a pop quiz today. I didn't tell you it was coming, but get out a piece of paper, because I am going to test you."
God tests us too. So if you are looking for a life of ease with no conflict or sacrifice, then the life of a disciple is not for you. But let me also add that if you don't want to be a disciple, then you don't want to be a true follower of Jesus Christ. Because, as I have often pointed out, this is normal Christian living. And anything short of this is abnormal.
2005-09-21 14:56:48 Posted by Anonymous ()
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I would like to make a suggestion that you try another approach.
Romans 8V28
"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those that love Him, who have been called according to His purpose."
Stand on this verse. Tell God that you choose to believe that all this is for your good, and accordingly, may His will be done. Then TRUST God and when those thoughts pop into your head, (you know the ones I mean) REBUKE them! Tell your wife that you love her dearly, you are sorry for everything that has happened. You don't want a divorce and would really like to try again. Ask her to sleep on it and get back to you. Then ask God to change her heart. Stand on the verse and TRUST that whatever happens is for a reason.
Stop asking the "Why me" questions and step up to the plate and say "Thank you Lord for allowing me to go through all of this as I know I will grow. Please teach me, help me, strengthen me. I give you all the praise and glory"
I have so much more I'd like to say, but I rather just leave you with this ....
If Christ was you right now, what would He do?" then drop everything and follow Him
God Bless
2005-09-22 09:46:52 Posted by Lee ()
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I am reminded of something that came to my mind when Katrina hit New Orleans. There was a poingant image that was related by a reporter of a man with a three year old hanging desperately on his leg while he sought information to possibly find his wife. He left when he was told that was what was best and took his child with him. Ironically, his wife decided to stay behind and cover the whole thing with prayer and trust God to take care of her.
Now there is a joke that I have heard more than once. I'll probably mangle it, but here goes:
A flood was coming and a man was told by the police to leave his home and go to safer ground.
"God will take care of me," was his simple reply.
The waters rose, and he was on his porch with the water at his ankles. A boat came by and they offered him a ride to safety.
"God will take care of me," was his steadfast answer.
Still later, he was on his roof and a helicopter came and tried to pick him up. He refused to go.
"God will take care of me," was the faithful answer he gave.
The waters rose higher and the man drowned.
When he got to heaven, he had but one question: "I prayed and was faithful. Why did God not save me?"
The answer was softly given. "When the flood was coming I sent a man to warn you. You ignored the message he bore. I gave you time to understand and then I sent a boat. You rebuffed that answer as well. At the last possible time, I sent a helicopter, but you stubbornly refused to see that it was from me. It saddened me that you ignored my answers to your prayers, but all is forgiven. Welcome home!"
That used to be somewhat funny. It no longer is so for me. The reality is like this: From my earthly father, I got a lot of guidance. Some I decided to take. Some I decided to ignore. Looking back on the instances that I can be aware of, I am pretty sure his advise and direction was sound, and that I would be much better off if I had not choosen to rebel and 'find out the hard way'. How much more should I follow the loving guidance of our perfect heavenly Father?
We can still pray for Healing here. That is not my point. For rebellion, there is a consequence, and that consequence comes from a loving father who wants us to learn. I am sure that the harsh lessons to be learned are sinking in. There is no condemnation in Christ for whatever you did, but the sins of the father certainly can be borne by his children. I can faithfully pray that should a reconcilliation never come, which is well within my understanding, that still there could be a full measure of healing and protection on your children. God is not limited in what he can do, but what he does is for the best for those that love him. God can reconcile this, so I can also faithfully pray that he do that as well, if there is another way for you to learn what he desires for you to learn with all of your heart.
I can relate to your pain. Your life, however is not done. What God has in store for you, I cannot say I know. But I am certain that there is still something that he would have you do that is greatly pleasing to him. I cannot say: "Cast aside your earthly concerns, because God loves you and will take care of you." The only reason I cannot, is because I myself find those things still entangle me. However, Christ said just that. Do as he says and you are better there than I. Take up his yoke again, and press on. And know that our hearts do ache for the pain you must suffer, for whatever reason it is coming to you.
Your brother in Christ,
Mel
2005-09-23 00:38:44 Posted by Mel ()
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The short answer is "how come he let it get this far." is not the correct way to look at it. Seek the truth. Who really let it "get this far" in the the choices they made? We are creatures of free will. Have you ever said, "Gee Dad, I wish I'd have taken your advice. What do I do from here?"
Mel
2005-09-23 00:47:52 Posted by Mel ()
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Tim contact me
May the Lord shine a guiding light on your life that you may see the way
Ross
2005-09-24 01:30:21 Posted by dcyple ()
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Tim, had a similar situation in my life a few years back. An 11 yr. relationship ended and I was ready to pack it all in! I was crushed, broken, and in the most intense pain that I could remember. I had been rejected and tossed aside, horrible pain. Then the Spirit of God spoke to me, "now you know how I feel everytime you walked away from me". I then decided that I never wanted to hurt God like that again.
Tim, Jesus is crying with you, but please don't hurt him by leaving Him. You will break His heart.
2005-09-24 17:20:08 Posted by Anonymous ()
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