Sisterchick

You're a hoot! --- You'd really be living the sweet life at the video store. Hmmmmmmmmmmm...

We (our intercessor prayer ministry) have just started listening to a teaching on this subject by Graham Cook. I had never heard of him before. He's an English guy. But, so far the teaching is awesome. The world wants us to go by how we FEEL. Look at the mess families go through as a result of "feelings". We want to feel all warm and fuzzy and razzle dazzled by everything. God says, "Be still and know that I am God." This is as much for me as it is for anyone else. I was beginning to think that God had turned his back on me. I started/joined a new ministry and considered changing churches, but God just kept bringing the same scripture to me. "Be still and know that I am God". THEN, he added, "The Lord will fight for you. You just need be still". I don't know your age or marital status, but my husband and I will celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary in September. It has not been a 25 year long honeymoon. God showed me that Christ is the perfect husband; he has my best interests at heart and as with any relationship, there are going to be highs and lows. Rest in Him and he will give you the desires of your heart. It's great that you shared your heart with us. Because the enemy wants you to feel that you are the only one. God IS doing a work in you. --- I just thought of something... You didn't pray for patience, did you? I learned early on, in my low period NOT to pray for patience. Blessings!

Thinking about you and wondering how things are going.

I sleep too late on Saturdays, so I'm a liitle dizzy. I just needed some clarification. Your church sounds almost as cool as my church. We're seeing more and more breaking down of denominational walls and man-made regulations on how worship should be. As long as it is sound biblical teaching. (Colossians 2: 6-)We're seeing lives being changed, as is evident to the growing numbers, gained victories, baptisms, etc. So, Praise God that you get to share your bapism with your daughter. Couldn't you have the pastor postpone it? It sounds like from reading your thread and your testimony that God is really doing a work in you, so trust him, stay close to him and be obedient and he will make a way. Isaiah 43:19 says, "See I am doing a new thing; now it springs up; do you not percieve it? I am making a way in the desert and streams in the wastelands." I'll be praying!

Are you saying that you don't have worship services EVERY Sunday? ---- To encourage you... we have a guy at our church that has (had) the same schedule as yours. He even used vacation days, so he wouldn't miss so many Sundays. We prayed about it for a couple of weeks and God led him to other believers, at work. God is Good! This guy just shared Sunday before last that the company he works for has decided that working on the weekends is not cost effective and they are going to go to a Monday through Friday schedule starting in September. As far as the baptism... the 27th is a Saturday, unless you meant the 28th. I will lift you up in prayer. Praying that God will make a way OR that he'll show you why he placed you at your job and give you peace. Blessings!

I don't think this will ever be solved. I know that I long to be like Christ and my first thought was that okle was being a little prissy, but I had a revelation, the other day. I was working through a Bible Study and praising God for allowing me to be a part of it, when I walked into a bathroom, at work, where someone with horrible B.O. had just been, and I could not get my gag reflex under control. I think of what a priviledge it is to be able to go to church, freely and how the enemy attacks my family starting on Saturday night, hoping we will get off course. We have intercessors praying thoughout our services to run interference with the distractions and the arrows that the enemy send our way, like the sound equipment going haywire, or someone drops a hymnal, a baby cries or old Mr. Smith goes into one of his coughing fits. I think that this man is being used by the enemy. Can you imagine the Lord working throughout a body of believers and instead of sweet smelling insence, they smell B.O.? My, oh, my! People are getting sick, not wanting to hug, leaving... that cannot be a Godly spirit. Let's pray for okle's church, because we want to be a part of a church that the enemy is trying so hard to distract. Blessings!

Ya know, I'm not so sure, now. I checked out lonelylady's other posts and she does sound lonely and in need of prayer. God, forgive me, if I was wrong. Praying, Sisterchick

You said she gave you that advice, but you didn't say whether you have followed it. Sometimes, I think God gave us husbands, as a result of praying for patience. NEVER pray for patience.

I thought that this was too good to be so far down on the boards. So, I thought I'd dust it off and bump it up to the top.

<{POST_SNAPBACK}> I THINK that you started this thread for a laugh. So, I'll play. Here's a tissue. Take two, they're thin. I really care, so you should know that you have a little something green hanging... no... there you got it. So, why are you so lonely? There are a bunch of people here that would love to chat. I haven't been on the boards long, but there are some really awesome sisters and brothers in Christ. It's true! Would I lie? Okay, so you really don't know if I would lie or not. Just please stop crying. It's really late and I just don't have sufficient patience left. Here's an observation... have you noticed that I use the word really, really often. Really, I do! Okay everybody... let's get busy and post. Let's give lonelylady something to make her feel less lonely.

This is a ploy of the enemy to bring separation...don't let this little snake of a weasle destroy what God has ordained in your life...remember you not only made a pleadge to your hubby but also to God... Right on target! --- I find it interesting that pledge is mispelled. Mikeyjay put pleadge. You should plead! The "feelings" you're having are very common, when a baby comes into the house. There is a jealousy that comes. I have three children, so I do have a little experience. I know that you are tired, but you need to find opportunities to let your husband know that he is still important to you and fall in love with him, again. You had a baby, but you CHOSE your husband. Usually, when a man's behavior changes that suddenly, there is something else going on. Maybe he is stressed with the new responsibilities. You already know what you should do with the internet guy and if you can't do it on your own, then discontinue your internet. Does he have personal info about you, i.e. where you live, your real name, etc.? Feelings are just that. Feelings! You want to screw up your whole life for feelings? My husband and I will celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary next month and I bet I've wanted to leave him once every year, over feelings. Life has that way of messing with your mind. My concern is that you are sharing pictures with this man and finding all kinds of stuff about him, whether they are true or not, in TWO WEEKS!!!!! It sounds like some things were going on before the baby. I hate to think that you were just loose. I'm sure you have been thinking of some things to do with Mr. So-Wrong. Instead, write your husband some spicy letters. Draw suggestive pictures on the bathroom mirror. Buy a new nightie. Get a baby-sitter. Young lady, you do whatever it takes, with God's help to make this better. Because, that internet shlub could be ten times worse OR he could be a 13 year old boy sending pictures of his dad. Let God guide you, NOT your feelings.

This is for eamasil, so its a very long post. We ARE crying out on your behalf! Praise God! I read your thread a few days ago, but I wanted God to direct me in my response. He is sooooo good! The following is from SHATTERING YOUR STRONGHOLDS, by Liberty Savard. Way too much good stuff in it, to share it all, but I did want to give you part of it. I am praying that God will bless me financially, so I can buy copies of it for others, someday. But, that time isn't now. --- Excerps from the book are in green. Satan is no dummy. He knows full well that those fears and strongholdss are his only edge and he's been accessing and attacking your whole being through them to destroy you before you find that out. You've believed you were only protecting yourself and your understanding by the strongholds you built, but you have actually been cooperating with his plans to destroy you. If you have believed and bought into a lie, you will fight to protect that belief. The lie might be that you are unloved, unwanted, unnecessary, unsuccessful, unworthy or any of those other ugly un-words. If you've decided the lie must be true, you will erect a stronghold to defend your right to believe it. Repeated attempts by those around you to convince you it is a lie will be viewed as attacks, causing you to reinforce its potective stronghold. Satan knows that and loves it. Powerful, huh? --- That's exactly where I was. When I did hear God's voice, Satan in turn reminded me that I was too fat, didn't have nice clothes, people were talking about me, they don't want you around, your husband deserves better... Lies, all lies. Satan was created perfect and with great wisdom. He will turn his vast knowledge of your unmet emotional needs, unresolved memories, pain, anger, bitterness, unforgiveness and hidden sin into an arsenal against you. He will trick you and tempt you by circumstances and situations that reinforce your hurt and fear of having these areas exposed to further pain. That's where the Post Traumatic Stress Disorder came into play for me. When I started therapy, I panicked, because I didn't want to feel anymore pain. But, my church family came along side of me. --- It got way worse, before it got better. Isaiah 43:2-4 says, "When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze." God wants you to know that he is right there with you. You are his beloved. Satan works in the darkness of your depression and PTSD, but God is light. Satan can't work where there is light. He CAN'T! Did you notice the word through in verse 4. "When you walk through..." We don't have to stay there. We will walk through! PRAISE GOD! That blesses my socks off! This is a prayer that Liberty Savard includes in her book: "In the name of Jesus Christ, I bind my body, soul and spirit to the will and purposes of God. I bind myself to the truth of God. I bind myself to an awareness of the power of the blood of Jesus working in my life every day. I bind my mind to the mind of Christ that I can have the thoughts, purposes and feelings of His heart in me. I bind my feet to the paths YOU have ordained for me to walk, God, that my steps will be strong and steady. I bind myself to the work of the cross with all its mercy, truth, love, power, forgiveness and dying to self. In the name of Jesus Christ, I bind the strong man, Satan and I loose his hold on everything he has ever stolen from me. I rebuke his works and loose the power and effects of every deception, device and influence he wants to bring against me. Lord, I repent of having wrong attitudes and thoughts, I renounce them now and ask your forgiveness. I loose every old, wrong pattern of thinking, attitude, idea, desire, belief, habit and behavior that may sill be working in me. I tear down, crush, smash and destroy every stronghold I have erected to protect them. I bind myself to the attitudes and patterns of Jesus Christ. I bind myself to the overcoming behavior and spiritual desires that line up with the fruit of the Holy Spirit. Father, I loose any stronghold in my life protecting wrong feelings I have against anyone. Forgive me as I forgive those who have caused me pain, loss or grief. I loose any desire for retribution or redress. In the name of Jesus, I loose the power and effects of any harsh or hard words (word curses) spoken about me, to me or by me. I loose any strongholds connected with them. I loose all generational bondages and their strongholds from myself. Thank you, Jesus, that you have promised whatsoever I bind and loose on earth will be bound and loosed in heaven. AMEN." Dear Lady, I want you to know how very much God loves you. I want you to say, "God loves ME" His heart breaks, when he sees how very much you're hurting. BUT, he wants you to be free and to live a long, healthy and joyful life. He is gifting you with brothers/sisters, medicine, scripture, friends... whatever it takes to bring you to wholeness. Accept it! How painful it must be for Him to hear you cry, over and over, with everything you need sitting just outside the door of your heart. Don't let the enemy lie to you, anymore!!!!!!!! With my warped sense of humor, I like to think that nothing could live after I stomped up and down on it. Picture THAT, if you have to. Picture jumping up and down on his head and yell VICTORY, when you do it. You ARE an overcomer. Believe it. Check out other options, as far as a Christian Counselor. Don't settle for an e-mail. Do you have a Christian radio staion? You can listen on-line at www.wjie.org. I will continue to pray and look forward to hearing of all of your successes, big and small. In the beginning, I kept a journal with entries such as, "I did a load of laundry, today or I didn't cry, today." --- Even now, Satan wants my pride to come into play. He wants me to think that by exposing all of this, I could lose credibility on these boards. Pish-Posh... I just flicked him back to hell. Blessings, Sisterchick

Ya know, I think that this thread was started by a young lady that just wanted a little reassurance that her "best friends" would be in heaven? Why does it have to turn into a contraversal issue or spelling test? Some would argue that animals don't have souls or that heaven wouldn't have room. Well, I think that animals will be in heaven. Because He is preparing a place for me and He knows that I love animals. Soooooo, there ya go!!!!!!!!!!!

I used body glitter for awhile. I'm in my 40's, so it got alot more attention, than a young adult might get. When questioned about it, I could share the fact that the glitter was a reminder that I could do all things through Christ OR that I wanted Christ to shine through me, no matter what I was doing. -- Right now, I have a homemade yarn bracelet with a tassel, which goes along with the Beth Moore Bible Study, "Believing God." It's too soon to tell how it will help me witness. You're young, so by just living for Christ is going to speak loudly, in today's world. I'm sure that your behavior is being noticed by those around you. Be prayerful and willing and the Holy Spirit will guide you. Blessings!

How old is this person? --- What came to my mind was for her to speak to a school counselor or teacher. It sounds like the aunt has some unresolved issues with her deceased sister and is taking it out on her daughter. I'll be praying.

I have been crying to myself when I am not by her and am right now when I think about what if she dies way before me. She has an enlarged heart and she says that she could die at any time but has also said that here aunt that is over 60 years old is still alive and has the same thing. I guess it runs in the family. She broke into tears and told me about it right before or after we got married. I can’t remember now the exact time because when she told me in my mind we were already married because we got married 10 days later then we wanted for certain reasons. She could live a very long time or die in an instant. She told me about how she almost died from it before we met. Any of us could die at any minute. We're not promised tomorrow. But...!!!!!!! Think of the living you will miss by worrying about eternity. Human nature says worry, but God's Word tells us NOT to worry. I don't know if it actually says it's a sin or not. I have the verse highlighted, in my Bible, but I don't have it with me, right now. And, please don't ask her not to remarry. That would be an awful curse to put on a young woman. If you think you're being tormented now, think of how she would feel having that burden to carry around with her. God is big enough for you to ask questions. Turn it over to Him.

"I know it's hard to see "tone of voice" in posts" AMEN!!!! --- I have gotten blasted on several threads, over the years. I have tried to be prayerful, before I write anything, but I must add this... The Holy Spirit can use anyone's words to convict. So, we all must examine our hearts and minds, when we become angry or hurt. Correction/discipline isn't always easy to take. -- The same goes for the enemy. Marriages, churches, friendships, families have been ruined over hurt feelings. Satan doesn't want us to help each other or love on each other through these posts/threads. We have remember what a lying thief he is! Blessings to all!

Just maybe... he feels the same way, but thinks he would be hurting you, if he didn't invite you over and act like he's always acted. --- People grow up! My son's are six years apart (21 and 15) and still act like they did 5-10 years ago. Both are bright individuals, but when they are together, potty humor is still funny and they wrestle. I keep praying that they will eventually have a more grown-up relationship. If you and your "friend" are both adults, then say something, when he insults you. Some people think they can say ANYTHING, as long as they add, "Just kidding" or something. -- Have you tried sharing your interests? Be honest, in a respectfull way. We are not to judge, but we are to be fruit inspectors. If he is in the wrong, then you are doing him a disservice by not speaking to him about stuff. My son had to talk to one of his friends about his racial humor and insults to women. They are no longer friends, but as Christians, we can't be lukewarm. Blessings!

WOW! I believe that God has called you to a special ministry. It's not just that you are articulate, but that you have a hunger for God. You're reading C.S. Lewis??? You are soooooooooo stomping on the enemy's head. I bless you dear girl, woman, Sister in Christ ( )... God will honor your obedience and your desire to be a God Chaser. My 13 year old daughter just bought a T-shirt that says, "Satan, you've been punk'd!" Your dad was taken from you and you were taken away from where you want to be, but Satan "YOU ARE PUNK'D!" God is the authority and the enemy knows that when he is exposed he loses more and more of his power. Praise God for exposing him. I wish I could feel the way I felt last summer again, No matter your age or maturity level, we all have spiritual highs and lows. God WILL carry you through. When I say I pray for someone, I PRAY. Please keep us posted.

Not that it matters... I didn't read anything in your thread that indicates gender. Either way, it's painful --- Are you allowed to be involved in any school activities that can help occupy your mind. I feel so lost, as I know exactly what I want, and would give anything to have it. But, I know I can't. I don't know where to turn or what to do...it just hurts. Lord, we bind this young person's mind to the mind of Christ. The enemy works in darkness and we expose him to your perfect light, right now. Your word tells us that when we resist the devil he must flee. Thank you for your word. Help this person search the scriptures and please, send a band of angels to protect her/his mind, body and spirit. Father God, I don't know this mother, but you do. You know the hurts she has suffered and the emotions that drive her. Help her to see sin, as you see it. BREAK her heart. God, you have already begun a new work within this family. We don't have to trust our feelings, because we have your truth and we serve the one true God. We call on your perfect power and love to infiltrate this home. We thank you and praise you for who you are and for what you are doing in the lives of those that are hurting. In Jesus' name, Amen! Continued prayers and blessings, Young One!

Speaking from experience... Yes, you should be able to get pregnant, again. I had five pregnancies, but lost my first and third babies. I'm a little concerned that you aren't sure which month you miscarried. Did you not know that you were pregnant, when you miscarried? It can be a very emotional time and each pregnancy left me very anemic. My best advice would be to treat your body, as if you were already pregnant. Take care of yourself, eat healthy, get plenty of rest, exercise... and keep a journal. That way, if you do have difficulty, you'll have all of your info at your fingertips, if you need to pursue more extensive medical help. I pray that all goes well.

Ummmmmmmm... I'm curious if you were each other's firsts, since you say that you are engaged to a wonderful Christian man. Can you be a Christian and have pre-marital sex? Not a judgement question, but needing to ask, just the same. I was married several years, before I realized that I needed to repent of EVERYTHING in my past. It didn't matter that I married the man I had pre-marital sex with... I had sinned. If you truly want your flesh to die to this, then I would seek God's Word/face. Ask God for help, before you ask any of us. Right now, it sounds like you are in lust, instead of in love. Marriage is forever!!!!! Contrary to what the world seems to think. You need to have something between the two of you, besides "heat". I love my husband deeply and we will celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary in September. I'll save you from doing the math. We were each 22, when we married and he was my first. BUT!!!!!!! I so regret that I didn't wait. Blessings!

God has provided us with His Word, but he has also called people to lend a Godly hand. "The Power of a Praying Wife", by Stormie O'Martian lended me one of those hands. When I started to read it, I thought "Lord, it's not me with the problem!" ~~ It is an awesome book and really helped me, when I didn't know how to pray for my husband. Blessings, Sisterchick