Liz4JC Posted March 28, 2007 Group: Advanced Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 77 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 248 Content Per Day: 0.04 Reputation: 2 Days Won: 0 Joined: 12/27/2006 Status: Offline Birthday: 01/05/1946 Share Posted March 28, 2007 Dear Brothers & Sisters in Christ ~ I am very over whelmed this evening. My daughter Kellie invited me out to her house for dinner. After dinner we were talking about her house payment. She pays $1350 per month and only makes $2000 per month. She chose to break off her marriage of 9 months with Scot. He was the big money ticket. Well I tried to tell her to sell the house and down size until she could afford a house like she has now. She has been going to a Mega church and has mega thoughts when it comes to $$$$. She informed me that God wants her to have a lot of money and the house. She also informed me that I didn't have much in money, so I must not trust God as I should. To be truthful, if I had mega money, It would be donated here and there and I would still be poor in Kellie's eye's. Sad to say, Kellie is out only for Kellie. She needs a WAKE up call. My Aunt and Uncle are ill. My Aunt just came home from the hospital after having kidney failure. My Uncle heart surgery. My daugher Shellie will be going into the hospital shortly. I am Shellie's support system. Kellie won't take any time for her sister. To top off my day I pulled a ligament in my left knee. Now I can hardly walk. I will be taking a pain pill tonight for sure. My cup may be running over but GOD Willing I will see tomorrow. Liz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unacclaimed Posted March 28, 2007 Group: Members Followers: 1 Topic Count: 0 Topics Per Day: 0 Content Count: 7 Content Per Day: 0.00 Reputation: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 03/28/2007 Status: Offline Share Posted March 28, 2007 Dear Brothers & Sisters in Christ ~ I am very over whelmed this evening. My daughter Kellie invited me out to her house for dinner. After dinner we were talking about her house payment. She pays $1350 per month and only makes $2000 per month. She chose to break off her marriage of 9 months with Scot. He was the big money ticket. Well I tried to tell her to sell the house and down size until she could afford a house like she has now. She has been going to a Mega church and has mega thoughts when it comes to $$$$. She informed me that God wants her to have a lot of money and the house. She also informed me that I didn't have much in money, so I must not trust God as I should. To be truthful, if I had mega money, It would be donated here and there and I would still be poor in Kellie's eye's. Sad to say, Kellie is out only for Kellie. She needs a WAKE up call. My Aunt and Uncle are ill. My Aunt just came home from the hospital after having kidney failure. My Uncle heart surgery. My daugher Shellie will be going into the hospital shortly. I am Shellie's support system. Kellie won't take any time for her sister. To top off my day I pulled a ligament in my left knee. Now I can hardly walk. I will be taking a pain pill tonight for sure. My cup may be running over but GOD Willing I will see tomorrow. Liz Hold Strong Sister. It seems as if Kellie does need a wake up call. Common sense would say that she needs to downgrade. God does work in mysterious ways, but bills are bills, paychecks are paychecks. If you lend her money, she may see that as God rescuing her, when in reality you just lent her money. Don't be saddened by her comment about not trusting God. Again, christians cannot just leave everything to God, and just trust that he will rescue them. Creditors and Lenders don't seem to be affected by that. She's gotta come to the realization that she doesn't have enough money to pay her bills, end of story. I recently found out i have bersitis in my right knee. So i sympathize with you there. Get this though, i'm only 20. I feel like i have the body of a 50 year old. Thoughts and Prayers, Unacclaimed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floatingaxe Posted March 28, 2007 Group: Royal Member Followers: 3 Topic Count: 62 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 9,613 Content Per Day: 1.45 Reputation: 656 Days Won: 9 Joined: 03/11/2006 Status: Offline Birthday: 05/31/1952 Share Posted March 28, 2007 Why oh why do people get off-balance like that? She believes God is going to bless her with the house and money too? But not a solid healthy marriage? She broke off the marriage and she expects God's blessing? I think not. Maybe her god will tell her to jump from the pinnacle next. We shall see. Pray, mom, for the Lord to take her to her knees! Praying! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest man Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 I recently found out i have bersitis in my right knee. So i sympathize with you there. Get this though, i'm only 20. I feel like i have the body of a 50 year old. In 4 months I'll hit that half century mark. Can't wait to see what it feels like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingwalker Posted March 28, 2007 Group: Diamond Member Followers: 2 Topic Count: 1 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 970 Content Per Day: 0.14 Reputation: 11 Days Won: 0 Joined: 01/20/2005 Status: Offline Share Posted March 28, 2007 Liz, I am praying for you sis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butler Posted March 28, 2007 Group: Junior Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 18 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 86 Content Per Day: 0.01 Reputation: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 06/28/2006 Status: Offline Birthday: 09/28/1982 Share Posted March 28, 2007 Hi there sister! Yeah, I come from a similar Church. We are drummed with the "money" story too. Its sad and I often wonder if its right to continue attending this particular parish. The congregation are told that "if you are faithful God will bless you". That is 100% right! The problem is that when things go wrong people start thinking that God obviously isnt on their side. I have experienced this. The Churches are preaching a one-sided gospel and this has got to stop. Its true that God wants you to have many wonderful things but tons of money isnt always what you need. Hope tomorrow is a better day God bless you! Sean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeilanS Posted March 29, 2007 Group: Diamond Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 158 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 1,763 Content Per Day: 0.27 Reputation: 7 Days Won: 0 Joined: 07/14/2006 Status: Offline Birthday: 11/23/1990 Share Posted March 29, 2007 Trust in God and He will make you rich. More trust, more money! Step right up folks and test your faith! This garbage turns God into a performing clown. It offends me quite a bit to be honest. I saw a book at my local Christian Bookstore that actually said on the cover "Discover the financial benefits God has in store for you!" Luke 6:20 - Looking at his disciples, he said: "Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God." Doesn't get much simpler than that. Jesus never said "Hey all, I'll make you rich if you love me". Where do people get this stuff... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unacclaimed Posted March 29, 2007 Group: Members Followers: 1 Topic Count: 0 Topics Per Day: 0 Content Count: 7 Content Per Day: 0.00 Reputation: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 03/28/2007 Status: Offline Share Posted March 29, 2007 Trust in God and He will make you rich. More trust, more money! Step right up folks and test your faith! This garbage turns God into a performing clown. It offends me quite a bit to be honest. I saw a book at my local Christian Bookstore that actually said on the cover "Discover the financial benefits God has in store for you!" Luke 6:20 - Looking at his disciples, he said: "Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God." Doesn't get much simpler than that. Jesus never said "Hey all, I'll make you rich if you love me". Where do people get this stuff... KeilanS, not quite what that verse means. Jesus isn't just talking about monetary value in that verse. He's talking about a generation. He's making a distinction between the rich and the poor in knowledge. Between the degenerates he hung out with and the High Priests of the Temple. So when he says "Blessed are you who are poor" he doesnt mean "Blessed are those without cash". He means "Blessed are those who are not corrupted, and do not prostitute the church/ temple for monetary gain." That was a huge thing during his time, when the High Priests were charging people huge amounts of money to use their animals for sacrifice. He was turning the old ways upside down. Jesus knew that money had corrupted the Temple. little history lesson, Unacclaimed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unacclaimed Posted March 29, 2007 Group: Members Followers: 1 Topic Count: 0 Topics Per Day: 0 Content Count: 7 Content Per Day: 0.00 Reputation: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 03/28/2007 Status: Offline Share Posted March 29, 2007 Trust in God and He will make you rich. More trust, more money! Step right up folks and test your faith! This garbage turns God into a performing clown. It offends me quite a bit to be honest. I saw a book at my local Christian Bookstore that actually said on the cover "Discover the financial benefits God has in store for you!" Luke 6:20 - Looking at his disciples, he said: "Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God." Doesn't get much simpler than that. Jesus never said "Hey all, I'll make you rich if you love me". Where do people get this stuff... KeilanS, not quite what that verse means. Jesus isn't just talking about monetary value in that verse. He's talking about a generation. He's making a distinction between the rich and the poor in knowledge. Between the degenerates he hung out with and the High Priests of the Temple. So when he says "Blessed are you who are poor" he doesnt mean "Blessed are those without cash". He means "Blessed are those who are not corrupted, and do not prostitute the church/ temple for monetary gain." That was a huge thing during his time, when the High Priests were charging people huge amounts of money to use their animals for sacrifice. He was turning the old ways upside down. Jesus knew that money had corrupted the Temple. little history lesson, Unacclaimed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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