When to separate yourself

June 18, 2004

I have alot of opinions as most of you can see from my posts on these boards but over all I tend to be pretty soft-spoken

Don't let KMB fool you, she has a big mouth! You ought to see her watch an Alabama football game! he he!

June 18, 2004

Kris, I have a hard time knowing when to draw the line too. I have gotten to the point, where I don't even want to be standing near someone as they gossip. I pretty much have to stay to myself in my department, because I don't want to get involved in petty, negative thinking. They asked me why I was so quiet the other day and I told them I didn't want to sin! They just laughed at me.

BobTriez · June 18, 2004

They asked me why I was so quiet the other day and I told them I didn't want to sin! They just laughed at me.

Matthew 5:10-11

10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

11"Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me.

No so bad...is it Debbie :t:

In Him,

Bob

June 18, 2004

Matthew 5:10-11
10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

11"Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me.

No so bad...is it Debbie

Nope, when it happened, I thought of those verses.

Orr v'emet · June 18, 2004

I have alot of opinions as most of you can see from my posts on these boards but over all I tend to be pretty soft-spoken

Don't let KMB fool you, she has a big mouth! You ought to see her watch an Alabama football game! he he!

Watch it.

About your don't want to sin comment. I would be so bold if I didn't care about maintaining a semblance of a relationship with them to keep that door open. If I started laying it all out there like that, it wouldn't take to long for the door to close. You know what I am saying sis? By the way..thanks for letting me know that I would be seeing you in a couple of weeks...always the last to know!!!! :suspect:

WISDOM · June 18, 2004

There was one time with one of the girls that I have been friends with the longest. We had been doing one of those dumb email question things where you ask random questions to get to know one another, a chain thing and one question was "do you believe in God". Well her response was I think so. I took that opportunity to talk with her about it. She didn't seem too receptive so I told her that there was more that I could tell her and that I would love to tell her what Jesus did in my life and if she was ever interested to come to me. I left the door open because I could see she was not taking it in too well. Her dad had just died and she was pretty angry at the time so I just tried to comfort her and tell her about the hope that I had and left it with her.

As far as the other girls, they know where I come from...I'm the good girl, the good baptist (though I don't really care about being baptist necessarily). I have never done like the whole plan of salvation thing but they know what I'm about and when the opportunity presents itself I am going to jump on it.

I did miss one opportunity one day a long time ago when I was afraid to share my faith. A girl commented that when she died she hoped that she was good enough to get to heaven. Oh to have a comment like that again...it would open the door.

Kristin:

I'm proud of you. You handled yourself VERY well in those particular situations. More than often people are going to WATCH your testimony MORE than they'll HEAR it. You have to listen for the leading of the HOLY SPIRIT, WHO is the ONE WHO empowers you to witness.

HE open a window of opportunity for you and you took it. Now, keep this in mind....you may NOT always see instant results, but you may either be sowing good seeds, OR watering seed already sown in the person's life. (John 4:35-38)

There will be numerous/countless opportunities you will miss out on (and probably already have) to witness. But sometimes what you may THINK is an opportunity may not be. The SPIRIT will move you in HIS power....you can tell. Listen for HIS gentle whisper/leading/guidance in a situation. HE will move you...give you an urge. That's when you know it's NOT by your own power, but by HIS.

This doesn't necessarily mean the person/group will be receptive. But that's NOT for you to be concerned about anyway (Hebrews 4:12-13). You just share what the HOLY SPIRIT places on your heart and completely rely on HIM. Don't ever rush/hurry the "witnessing" situation, and don't argue or lose your temper.

Most of all....be patient. Sis, our FATHER has you with that group of friends for an eternal reason! **Proverbs 11:30**

Born Again · June 19, 2004

By the way..thanks for letting me know that I would be seeing you in a couple of weeks...always the last to know!!!! :suspect:

Nope! Kris, I have to disagree- you're usually the one that finds things out first! I've always been last- growing up and now!

Now to you Deb- you're one to be talking about the Alabama football games! You can outscream me and Kristy both! (at least I don't call them losers when they make a bad play- and-1 minute later call them heros when they get a TD) he he

(you know I love you guys both! )

Born Again · June 19, 2004

One thing I do in my morning prayer before work, I pray for an opportunity to share God's love whether it be through words or actions. In the beginning, I was able to share my testimony with others, but lately it has seemed to die off- (partly because of the co. policy against talking about things that can "offend" someone). So I try hard to work on my attitude and how I handle things, so they'll want to talk to me and know what I have! It is a struggle though!

BobTriez · June 19, 2004

I was able to share my testimony with others, but lately it has seemed to die off- (partly because of the co. policy against talking about things that can "offend" someone).

Nothing but a small hurdle the devil concocted to slow the Lord's work down....let the Lord handle the small things like that. You just concentrate on His work

He'll make a way for you....He's good like that You seem to have a gentle disposition; use that for His glory & advantage....Satan's sneaky, but in my experience, he's not too bright Pray for leadership & He will grant you all you need to carry out His will.