Honeybee88

you're absolutely right!

It seems like my mother just thinks that a perfect guy is just going to show up that I can marry, and that I should just wait at home till that happens!

Ok, here's a few more details...I am 19 years old. My mother feels very strongly on the "keeper at home" issue. So, being a young woman, she's not going to help or encourage me to get a job. She's even told my two sisters that they could quit their jobs (not going to happen). I can get my driver's license as soon as I get enough practice to pass the driving test. Here's the thing, though: every family member works, and so I hardly ever get an opportunity to drive. As I said, I have no money, so I can't take driver's ed even if I could get there. I've at last taken my GED, and I'm just waiting for the results now. That is a great help, as I've been homeschooled, and it will really be a help. My mother is a professing Christian, but it doesn't show much. I really don't want to start out my life with alot of debt, and I'm just trying to figure out how far parental authority goes. I want to honor my mother if I can and not go against her, but I'm just trying to figure out what I should do. It doesn't help that I don't really have any light from God as to even what one step I should take. I guess I'm sort of a coward; I find it very hard to talk to my mother about this. It's extremely hard to talk about personal things with just anyone, and I don't have a close relationship with her. How can I move forward; how can I obey God? I don't even know what He wants me to do. I've been a waiting season so long and I just wonder how long it will last. Does He want me to wait, or does He want me to move forward? What is the best thing to do?

Here's the situation: I am in my parent's house. I don't feel very productive. I don't have a job. My mother is the authority in my home, and she doesn't want me to get a job. I don't have a driver's license yet either, so that makes things even more complicated. I know that God has called me to missions, but I know that I need preparation. I don't know what to do. My mother is discouraging me from college, and I can't go without her support. But I desperately feel that I need to move forward in my life. The thing is, I don't know what God's will is. I don't know just what He would have me to do, exactly the path I should take. My question is, do you think that you have to positively KNOW that God is calling you in a certain direction before you go? Or should I just keep waiting, seemingly forever, till I am certain of what I should do? How far does honoring parents go when it seems like God wants you elsewhere? Are there ever times when you just have to step out in the dark and hope that it's right? I would welcome your thoughts on this. Please also pray for me!

I totally understand where you're coming from! But one thing I'm finally seeing, is that if I want to break the patterns of sin that I find myself again and again in, I MUST be ready to give EVERYTHING to God. There can't be areas where I keep things sequestered from God's work. Even if it means giving up every friend I have (which once it did), giving up what I enjoy if it distracts me from God, or being willing to go far out of my comfort zone if it means that by that I can come closer to Him. Believe me, I'm not there yet. But at least I can see that total surrender is what is required. I think if there's something between, you know what it is in your heart of hearts. If I'm not willing to do whatever it takes, then I might as well give it all up. But I won't. Keep holding on, and as I once read in a book, Pray to God to MAKE you willing to give everything to Him, even if it costs you everything you hold dear. The end will be worth it.

*is most definitely jealous (just a little bit)...alas, "real-life" has kicked in as of late, otherwise, I too would be there!* no fair! (I just saw this thread so this is late jealousy.) they got to see Toby & JCamp! no fair!!! .... Toby went to my school (LU). Well, I've had alot of unfairness already in my young life. I think it's fair to sometimes have a good time! By the way, they took me as well as a present for my 20th birthday next month.

For a long time I prayed for holiness, and I didn't realize that it would mean that God would have to take me through some very rough times. I'm still in the trying times, but at last now I realize that when I pray to be humbled, I am asking for trials. I continue to pray for growth, seeing that growth comes through things NOT going my way. He has rewarded my seeking by showing me wrong attitudes that I was totally blind to before. Yet I see that unless my desire for personal holiness translates into holy living, it is useless. This is what I strive for at this point.

lol, it looks like some ones math is off, when the main ingredient almost triples in price, how is it the final product does not? I believe some one is not giving us all the information. mike You see, the reason why the cost is only .20 per loaf is because the cost of a barrel is distributed between all the loaves that barrel makes. Make sense?

What's really sad is that at work my sisters are known to be Christians, and yet their co-workers actually try to get them to say inappropriate things! Wow, is it hard to 'talk the walk'! I wish I could learn how to talk about my God without sounding like I'm just preaching, you know? How do you make it sound normal, and not just like you're throwing Bible verses at them? This is what I struggle with, and usually don't say anything. Sigh. It's hard, especially for quiet people.

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You're not trying to blame this on ME, are you??

This domestically challenged woman can only bow in homage to you, oh Queen! I can barely toast bread; if I HAD to grind wheat and bake it, if that's the only way I could eat, well, it's a safe bet I would starve to death and someone would eventually find me with a Pizza Hut phone menu clutched in one hand and my cell phone in the other. LOL!!

Far too cold to watch the whole thing, but I went out every half hour to see the progress. Pretty cool! By the way, I loved that alternate thread, hopper! I almost wanted to vote for the whole "be glad man on the moon isn't sticking his nose in our business anymore" but I had to vote for ted.

Hmm...I wonder if y'all would want to meet me or not. I'm actually quiet alot-my sisters steal the limelight. they're actually the silly ones, and I surprise people when I get ornery. It's easier to be silly online when you can actually get a word in edgewise. People have to listen to you! Unless of course you just refused to read my posts...

As I was talking with some friends this morning, I realized that the Lord is bringing me to this verse again. I am a visual learner. In order for me to really understand what this verse was saying, I wrote up a "Certicficate of Adoption", that I carry in my Biible as a reminder that I no longer walk in the way of my old way of life. I forgot about this, unitl this morning. We adopted our son, and in the adoption, it includes a new life for our son, with new benefits, and our name. This is the exact same for each one of us, adopted into the Kingdom as His Children. What an honor. So I am going to share the "Certificate of Adoption" I wrote for myself as His Daughter. Certificate of Adoption Name of child after adoption-- Winnie-daughter of God meaning of name -chosen, loved, needed, wanted, accepted, DAUGHTER Adopted By: God the Father and Jesus Christ Benefits include: -everyspiritual blessing in the heavenly realm - holy and without fault before Him - Blood of Christ that sets me free and brings forgiveness of my sins - the grace of God, which He gives in large measure - God's stamp of ownership by giving me His Holy Spirit. the information provided is to be used to establish a new certificate of birth for the adopted child- The Great Exchange He has taken from me: -negativity, -immaturity, -anger, -rage, -hate, -unforgivness, -bitterness, -selfishness, -depression, -neediness, -lonliness, -jealousy, -manipulation, -victim mentality, -impatience, -old emotional habits, mindsets and automatic reactions, -a critical spirit, -rude assumptions, -and my self-protective stance. He has replaced in me: -worth, -confidence, -kindness, -patience, -maturity, -goodness, -gentleness, -self control, -friendliness, -charm, -peacefulness, -loving, -thankfulness, -security, -strength, -a new idenity. Thanks for that, winnie! that was a blessing to read. i needed to be reminded of that.

What a wonderful story! I must say, I was actually shocked to see how our President gave time to a simple man like that. How precious! Thank you so much for sharing this-I was really blessed, especially after all the negativity all these years about him!

My sisters are going to the Boomin' Beyond Measure tour on Sunday!

Ever since I became a Christian I have struggled with the issue of television and movies. What is acceptable? How far is too far? Is it an issue of sin to do that which just may not be a good idea? Part of the problem is that I feel that is is terribly easy to enjoy sin vicariously and excuse it by saying "it's just a movie" and so forth. I would really appreciate thoughts on this. Let me know where you stand on the spectrum: not at all-sometimes-perfectly alright.

I like that idea...roflol

hmm, I'm thinking I should ask some friends of mine. They had a young daughter who got up before everyone else one morning to make popcorn for everyone. One catch: she didn't know how. By the time they discovered it, it was practically ashes in the microwave-no joke. Whoa! talk about burnt popcorn!!

Sometimes it's such a relief to know that other people struggle with the same things that you do! I wouldn't say that I have major depression, but wow! is it always the quiet, shy people who feel this way? Because that's the way I would describe myself. It's nearly impossible not to let other people bring you down by how they treat you, especially when it's your own family. I haven't yet learned the art of letting the hurt not take hold and shape how I feel. It's hard! I often feel worthless myself when I am treated as inferior, and I can't say as I've gotten anywhere. Feeling better is oftentimes just a matter of time going by. I will say, however, that letting out the negative feelings to a listening ear is a tremendous relief. Thank God I have a friend I can be totally open and honest with! It's such a gift! But thanks all for the Word you've spoken. That's really the answer-to find our worth in God. He's the only one who can give it. I only pray that I can find it to be so practically next time I'm feeling down!

Wow-seems so complicated an issue! Yet in past months till now it is exactly what I have been working through. I am still in my mother's house, and so, when 2/12 years ago we left a church because of her personal reasons, it was really hard on me. I loved everyone, and besides leaving the church, I couldn't even contact anyone. It devastated me (we are now at another church, just to reassure you all). But one thing I finally realized was that I was trying to find my fulfillment in people, something I think I will always struggle with. We do have emotional needs. God created us that way. But-they are, at the core level, to be met in God, and I am still working out what it means practically. It is a constant battle not to try to seek acceptance, love, and worth from those around me. I often fail. But I think God has been most gracious to me in giving the light to see that He is the only person who can truly satisfy me. Now if only I can work it out in my life! Thanks for the thread Winnie!

Don't worry about it! I'm rather surprised at that other person being the only one they knew who couldn't pinpoint when they were saved. It is so very often the case when you are brought up in a Christian family that you just can't say exactly when you were saved. I don't know. There may not be a defining moment in alot of us. But that's okay! It doesn't really matter if you know when. The important thing is to know that you are saved now, and to know upon what basis you count yourself saved. It is a dangerous thing for many people who have merely said a prayer and think that constitutes salvation. Praise God for prayers, but let us tell people that salvation is not a prayer, but a relationship, a radical change of heart and life!! God bless.

So much discussion! It seems to me that love needs to be shown a little more in your debating. Perhaps it is just my perception, but some of you don't seem to be trying to understand each other's statements. Yes, love is an action. Yes, we won't always feel. Yes, alot of the time feelings will follow our actions. The point is that we show our love in deed and in truth, and not just in word and in tongue. I understand both sides. Feelings cannot rule what we do. If they did, wow, almost nothing would ever be done. I can't tell you how many times a day I don't feel like doing what I ought to do. That's why, through God's grace, we do whatever it is we need to do, and let the feelings come when God chooses to give them to us.

has nothing to do with nothing...I just wanted to tell you that I love this from your signature: A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. LOL!!