Pieces of Our Past

[Guest]

You mentioned the person bringing up some of the things from the past lives in the same house. I had a room mate like that -- always wanted to bring up the "fun" from the past. It got the point where I finally told him I was a new creature in Christ and those things were no longer a part of who I am and the things I do. I also told him I didn't want to hear about it any more. He tested me on it a few times, and then left owing me half the next month's rent a few days later. All of it worked out, though it wasn't easy at times.

There are times when something reminds me of the past, but those things can be used as an occasion for praise. I stopped for lunch at a place that was a building away from one place where I used to live and sell drugs years before. I only realized it after I'd gotten halfway through lunch. The enemy brought all that old stuff up, but I chose to think of the positive: I was a totally different person than the nasty individual that I was back then, and it was all due to the Lord's work and not mine. So instead of getting bummed out, I had a reason to give thanks.

[MorningGlory]

I've tried to use my testimony to bring people to Christ but I think I've failed. Maybe my testimony isn't good enough. I just recently shared my story with a family member who is pagan. I want so desperately for her to turn her life to Jesus but she says she believes in many gods and goddesses. The thing is she has many mental illnesses which I used to have. Mine have completely vanished and hers just get worse. I think she has a new diagnosis every year. Why can't she see that her religion isn't working and that mine (the real God) does! He can heal her of all these problems but she just doesn't see it.

Blessings Or'el,

Our testimonies are like farming when I was a little girl. We didn't have the powerful equipment thats available today. Everything was done by hand. Paw would go out and check to see what the land needed. Early the next morning, just as the sun peeked he would take the mule and plow all day, turning that dirt over and over. The next day was spend putting the fertilizer in. Next we would come, some putting in the seeds, others hoeing the dirt over it, others carrying buckets of water to pour over it. Everyday something was done out in that field until harvest time. I only help plant and would return home from that summer vacation. I wasn't there to see the harvest, but they made sure the harvest made it to us.

So is your testimony, God has planted you as an example and a witness for kingdom building. You are to follow the directions of the Holy Spirit. God has not left you alone, let it be known that others has or will come forth and witness to that family member. You just find comfort that you are doing your part, God has others to help. Just like farming some will plant, others will water, some will tend, and that harvest will come to pass.

Or'el, I know you are somewhat a babe in Christ, but I want you to start seeking God for an overflow of the type of joy thats unspeakable, and that type of peace that surpasses all understand, so when tough test come along, weather in life or your call in kingdom building, that kind of joy and peace will carry you to experience God, where you can do what is called for you to do and enjoy the ride to the place you are going (Heaven),an eternal state of communion with God, an everlasting bliss.

Joyful

Well said, Joyful!

[Guest]

.... use my testimony to bring people to Christ but....

Then said I, Woe is me! for I am undone; because I am a man of unclean lips, and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips: for mine eyes have seen the King, the LORD of hosts.

Then flew one of the seraphims unto me, having a live coal in his hand, which he had taken with the tongs from off the altar:

And he laid it upon my mouth, and said, Lo, this hath touched thy lips; and thine iniquity is taken away, and thy sin purged.

Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, Here am I; send me.

Isaiah 6:5-8

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But

For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh:

2 Corinthians 10:3

God

(For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;)

2 Corinthians 10:4

Equips

Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.

Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.

For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.

Ephesians 6:10-12

And Arms

Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.

Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;

And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;

Ephesians 6:13-15

His Children

Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.

And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:

Ephesians 5:16-17

Praying!

Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;

Ephesians 6:18

Hallelujah!

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Be Blessed Beloved Daughter Of The KING

Because thou hast been my help, therefore in the shadow of thy wings will I rejoice. Psalms 63:7

Love, Your Brother Joe

Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.

Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house.

Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. Matthew 5:14-16