sojourner_46

It was a bad choice of words, I agree... yet, maybe that was just what it was, a bad choice of words. We are to spread the Word, with or without dreams.

Hi, I am kind of new posting on Worthy Boards. The advise given here is very good. Grief is different for everyone. My husband went home to be our Lord three and a half years ago. Although our ages are not nearly the same the feelings that you stated, colleen, were much the same. Just to let you know, one time you will be fine with it, then five minutes later it will change. As someone stated, please don't make a major change of anything for a while. A year may be short, too long, or just enough. I can testify to the fact God never leaves us or forsakes us. There will be times you won't want to be around anyone, but please don't shut everyone out. Good Christians friends are like angels of mercy. And last, but surely not least, remember you are not the only one grieving. The children and both his and your family members are also. I found it healing to cry, to laugh at remembrances with my children, sometimes just to hug them and sit with them. You and your family are in my prayers and anytime at all you want to talk, yell, scream I will listen, and God is available 24/7. May God bless you and yours.

I agree that a church is not a dance hall or a bar, but church, the building, is a place to worship and praise the Lord. Dancing and singing are ways to accomplish that. A few are mentioned in the Word of God... Miriam and David are just two that come to mind.

Makes me want to dance and I am doing just that! Whatever we do... we should be doing it for the Lord.

The question that started this thread seems to have been developed into a number a different subjects, not that I haven't enjoyed the workout of my heart, mind, and soul. Ephesians 2:8 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith--and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God-- 9 not by works, so that no one can boast.

Does God give us permission? The rules or laws are given, there will be consequences. I believe that alien is right in showing unconditional love with waiting. God is always waiting for us to repent, return to Him.