Ningning

Pray that you would always have wisdom when dealing with people. and especially now, with this supervisor of yours. Pray that you would give the appropriate reactions and replies to anything that happens. God bless you in your work. Ning

Keeping you in my prayers too. The joy of the Lord is your strength, Amaan. Looking unto Jesus, the beginning and the finisher of our faith. Focus your eyes on Jesus, behold Him only, accept your pain, accept who you are, do not resist the reality. It may be hard but it's where you begin. I am not saying this without knowing it myself... the past may be bleak, but I looked unto Jesus, and He changed everything. It did not happen overnight though, as I would like it to be. However, I am amazed at how He has fashioned me, and I saw what God has wrought in my life, and I declare, "It's Beautiful". It's not months, but years I spent in waiting. Yet I believe, God can do more... He's not finished with me yet. He can do the same to you. View your relationship with God positively. In time you will also say it to yourself, This is the Lord's doing, it is marvelous in my eyes... You are strong, you can give even if others do not do the same to you. Do not put trust in the flesh, because you have the Great God. You have Jesus. Be encouraged in your Spirit, Amaan. People in this place care a lot. Ning

Q1: Yes, I am happy and joyful because God is there for me. His fellowship is sweet. Q2: I think sometimes, God is not happy with me because I fail Him but I am assured that He still loves me despite that. Though I am really trying to obey but I really slip sometimes...

Jacqueline, I don't see how you become a stumbling block with that situation. I think it's the other way around... God has given you that kind of wisdom, not to be swayed by men, but looking only unto Jesus who is the author and the finisher of our faith... Keep on.

Loveth ye not the prose thereof? Yea, for whosoever loveth not the words as written mayeth seek divers scolls; but remember thou this;there is none like unto the same. Putteth away that which doth cause you pause and embrace thy book; yea, even unto the eating thereof, for it shall be honey to thy mouth and nourishment to thy very soul. Be not sore afraid of the unknown tongue for the song will be heard in thy heart. Actually I love the King James Bible and you're very right about the Song being heard in the heart, Ovedya... it's the Spirit that give light.

Amen!

Wonderful insight, Lady Raven, thank you for sharing this. I just realized that's the way God deals with us, not brash but gentle. He's a loving Father who sees us with merciful eyes. Having gone thru my "desert" years in my young life, the things you just shared about music, TV and reading materials were just so real with me. That is how God is dealing with me, too. God bless you more, Ning

Wearing skimpy clothing while coming to the office of the pastor for advice, shows disrespect to his position. Women should be careful of showing too much skin, in the way they wear their covering/clothing. God even killed animals so that Eve, all tainted with sin, would be covered. But here we are today, baring everything we can so that people will get to see our nakedness. God wants us to hold our earthly vessels in honor. My idea only.

Hi angelique, The amusements that we engage in are also important if we must live a pure life. They are the expressions of the nature that we have inside. The things we enjoy are the things we treasure... they are things we throw our heart into. And yes, going to a Bible-based church allows your spiritual needs to be fed. Press on toward the mark of the high calling of Jesus Christ. Regardless, I'm praying that God will give you strength and wisdom. Your sister in Christ, Ning

I practically agree with AussieLady. Being entertained with things related to occult opens the mind for the devil to play tricks on us. These shows introduce a kingdom which is not godly. Their episodes portray a human as having no command against the powers of evil, and for the humans to counter them would require some other darker power. Just my idea.

(((hugs))) back to you too, Mikado. God be with you always. He will help, because He said it and that promise is immutable like God. Ning

Hi Mikado, If you have that earnest desire of having a "soul mate", I think God placed it in your heart because He wants you to believe Him for it. Of course, the girl will not come as easily (God wants you to have faith) and maybe, a little later in your life, she'll appear. I'm about the same age as you, and I believe that we all have some personal issues to tackle, especially, five years from now, we're approaching 40. Now, relationships are just the most important thing. Our life is a series of relationships that we build, and it's basically made of those. Never forget to cultivate friendships first... and be positive. Confidence always attracts people, not just in romantic ways... but everywhere, people rally towards those who can inspire them. I hope that you will be free to be who you are, and do yourself a favor, love yourself, accept yourself for the way God made you, flabs and all. You are special. Ning

Floating axe, thanks for reminding us that the Holy Spirit is a gentle spirit... (((hugs))) to you FA!

This deathclock thing is a form of guidance. When we submit ourselves to any other kind of guidance, we usually get off track . We become weak instead of being energized by the Spirit of God because we have succumb to the dictates of dark influences like this deathclock. We need to stay in the light. It makes us feel worthless when we know our time of death. But rejoice, this part of our existence is temporary, the best is yet to come. Meanwhile, get excited with the blessings of God, everyday there are miracles, open your eyes to see the goodness of the Almighty. Being positive is being thankful for everything, including our lack.