I would love to join the prayer group with you, if possible....Patricia
Group praying?
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heisthegreatphysician
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Welcome RockRock, JNB, & heisthegreatphysician, it is always possible, prayer is the one thing that is never closed, and never out of style. we officially pray together at; 10:PM (EST); 9:PM (CST); 8:PM (MST); 7:PM (PST) but we all pray when we can, and when we feel the urge.
Last month I attended an Extreme Church Conference, and learned the real meaning of John 15;12, <span class="ev_code_RED">This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you. </span>
To "Love God" with everything we have, and "be nice" is a wonderful, motto, but living it is a daily commandment.
I have been attending the only church in town while my daughter has been her (since Thanksgiving) we just put her on the plane yesterday, and I am tired but glad for all we have done together. she is back to Vegas living with my Mom which is the answer to another prayer.
That church being Baptist, they just can't help themselves, from being judgmental, after attending for 5 weeks, I am reminded, the Conference admonished us to go forth and love our neighbors, it is so difficult, to spread God's love among those who are so closed to it. I had decided 2 weeks ago, I should continue to go even though my husband will not, to reach out to the brethren I needed to be among them. But after this last Sunday, I don't feel strong enough, the last Sunday school lesson, the teacher, made a 90* turn from acceptance of the body and it's differences to blatant, name calling and of course the (cult) brand on every other religion, out there. Leaving the conference I was admonished by my friends, to go to my local church and be a light, be salt, but in this community, and my husband not by my side. I feel surrounded, impotent, we live here, we will live here the rest of our lives, we are tied to this land, and we will always be here, and so are they. My risk is being branded as a Cooke or worse. already some of them believe us agnostic at best, some of them know I am Holiness raised. and that scares them enough.
Here it is a new year, and I am confronted with this decision, A new years resolution, no a calling to show God's love, and a fear of being ostracized for it. it is 35 miles to the next church, they are not Baptist, they are non denominational, definitely open to differences. but I have never felt right leaving my community to be in another like; passing up my neighbors to sit with others, a type of judging in itself! Or should I; in respect of their doctrine leave them in it, and move on. I am looking for answers, I want to hear, when I know I need to keep going to this church, perhaps not Sunday school. I just can't join in their religion bashing. Part of me feels I should talk to the teacher, who will not be teaching next month, the boy teaching next month I know for a fact is a "Body" basher, he is my closest neighbor, and he knows me and does not approve of me he has asked his wife to stop being around me, because I do Yoga, and I go to an acupuncturist, and Holistic Dr..
Jesus is the great physician, and I believe He developed the plants, herbs, and seeds, for our medicine, only few of us know how to use them, because of the "Body" bashing in our history, few are welcomed even now if they know how to use the things God made for us.
Today on Joyce Meyers Calendar I read "Love is a Decision; Love is not a feeling we have; it is a decision to treat people the way Jesus would treat them.
Jesus treated the Pharmacies with righteous anger, but he knew the Word better than I do. Yet He tells us not to worry what we should say or do, but to step out of the boat, and walk with Him and He will show Himself strong though our weakness, it is nearly Sunday, and my daughter is not here to go with me any more. I feel fear, but I must decide to feel Love. God help me!
Precious Lord, help us all to exchange our fear for your Love. to be patient, and silent until you give us words to speak, I am reminded of that old prayer; God "I ask you to wrap your arms around me and put your had over my mouth", as I walk through this valley with you. I know you love everyone, and would not that any of them, should parish but have ever lasting life, with You. Help me to polish my windows, that others will see you in me. I pray this for all of us in this group, we all have our Pharisees to face, our judges, be with us all, as we walk our personals valleys Through this New Year. In the Precious Name of Jesus the Christ, Amen!
Thank you for your prayers, MC Grace, and all of us that pray for our group, even though we don't write it out every day.
Last month I attended an Extreme Church Conference, and learned the real meaning of John 15;12, <span class="ev_code_RED">This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you. </span>
To "Love God" with everything we have, and "be nice" is a wonderful, motto, but living it is a daily commandment.
I have been attending the only church in town while my daughter has been her (since Thanksgiving) we just put her on the plane yesterday, and I am tired but glad for all we have done together. she is back to Vegas living with my Mom which is the answer to another prayer.
That church being Baptist, they just can't help themselves, from being judgmental, after attending for 5 weeks, I am reminded, the Conference admonished us to go forth and love our neighbors, it is so difficult, to spread God's love among those who are so closed to it. I had decided 2 weeks ago, I should continue to go even though my husband will not, to reach out to the brethren I needed to be among them. But after this last Sunday, I don't feel strong enough, the last Sunday school lesson, the teacher, made a 90* turn from acceptance of the body and it's differences to blatant, name calling and of course the (cult) brand on every other religion, out there. Leaving the conference I was admonished by my friends, to go to my local church and be a light, be salt, but in this community, and my husband not by my side. I feel surrounded, impotent, we live here, we will live here the rest of our lives, we are tied to this land, and we will always be here, and so are they. My risk is being branded as a Cooke or worse. already some of them believe us agnostic at best, some of them know I am Holiness raised. and that scares them enough.
Here it is a new year, and I am confronted with this decision, A new years resolution, no a calling to show God's love, and a fear of being ostracized for it. it is 35 miles to the next church, they are not Baptist, they are non denominational, definitely open to differences. but I have never felt right leaving my community to be in another like; passing up my neighbors to sit with others, a type of judging in itself! Or should I; in respect of their doctrine leave them in it, and move on. I am looking for answers, I want to hear, when I know I need to keep going to this church, perhaps not Sunday school. I just can't join in their religion bashing. Part of me feels I should talk to the teacher, who will not be teaching next month, the boy teaching next month I know for a fact is a "Body" basher, he is my closest neighbor, and he knows me and does not approve of me he has asked his wife to stop being around me, because I do Yoga, and I go to an acupuncturist, and Holistic Dr..
Jesus is the great physician, and I believe He developed the plants, herbs, and seeds, for our medicine, only few of us know how to use them, because of the "Body" bashing in our history, few are welcomed even now if they know how to use the things God made for us.
Today on Joyce Meyers Calendar I read "Love is a Decision; Love is not a feeling we have; it is a decision to treat people the way Jesus would treat them.
Jesus treated the Pharmacies with righteous anger, but he knew the Word better than I do. Yet He tells us not to worry what we should say or do, but to step out of the boat, and walk with Him and He will show Himself strong though our weakness, it is nearly Sunday, and my daughter is not here to go with me any more. I feel fear, but I must decide to feel Love. God help me!
Precious Lord, help us all to exchange our fear for your Love. to be patient, and silent until you give us words to speak, I am reminded of that old prayer; God "I ask you to wrap your arms around me and put your had over my mouth", as I walk through this valley with you. I know you love everyone, and would not that any of them, should parish but have ever lasting life, with You. Help me to polish my windows, that others will see you in me. I pray this for all of us in this group, we all have our Pharisees to face, our judges, be with us all, as we walk our personals valleys Through this New Year. In the Precious Name of Jesus the Christ, Amen!
Thank you for your prayers, MC Grace, and all of us that pray for our group, even though we don't write it out every day.
Cheri {8^) keep looking up ~!~ BLESSED ARE THE CRACKED FOR THEY LET IN THE LIGHT
'Never allow someone to be your Priority while allowing yourself to be their Option'.
"What you are is God's gift to you, and what you do with what you are is your gift to God" Too Blessed to be Stressed!!! May Grace and Mercy be multiplied to you.
Lord Help me to Finish Strong - COLOSSIANS 1:10-12
http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%207&version=AMP
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DasqYiQK7HQ
'Never allow someone to be your Priority while allowing yourself to be their Option'.
"What you are is God's gift to you, and what you do with what you are is your gift to God" Too Blessed to be Stressed!!! May Grace and Mercy be multiplied to you.
Lord Help me to Finish Strong - COLOSSIANS 1:10-12
http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%207&version=AMP
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DasqYiQK7HQ
Hello all,
I'm am going through a break up with someone with who I love deeply. I'm not sure if it's for the good or for the bad. Part of me feels it's a good thing, the other part of me is breaking apart about it. I ask you to pray that no matter the out come I can be strong this time and do what I need to do for me and not for him.My goal is to be with him, but for him to somehow open his eyes to how he's treated me. Thank you for you prayer in advance.
Beth
I'm am going through a break up with someone with who I love deeply. I'm not sure if it's for the good or for the bad. Part of me feels it's a good thing, the other part of me is breaking apart about it. I ask you to pray that no matter the out come I can be strong this time and do what I need to do for me and not for him.My goal is to be with him, but for him to somehow open his eyes to how he's treated me. Thank you for you prayer in advance.
Beth
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thishastohelp
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- Joined: Mon Dec 31, 2007 7:47 am
Because of my schedule, I may not be praying at the same time as the rest of you, ( I have to get up at 4:00am), but rest assured I'm praying for everyone in this program. Please keep me in yours and thanks for counting me in. Keep the faith and continue on this journey, thanks for being here.
Peace be with you,
Rocky
Peace be with you,
Rocky
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BeABlessing
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- Joined: Thu Jan 03, 2008 8:43 pm
Hi All - I'm new to the program and would love to join in on the prayer group, too. I'm not sure how this works as this is a new chat format for me. So excuse my ignorance on how everyone "prays together". Do you all come on at the same time or do you mean you all just have picked a time and you pray at the same time?
Here is another question for you which may have been answered in the past....With us being Christians, does anyone ever feel like a hypocrite because we are supposed to KNOW faith and trust God but in the same light we suffer with anxiety and fear. I have been struggling with that. My family gets me right where it hurts when I am in "panic mode" generally when it has to do with my health (my anxiety just started this year when I turned 40, go figure)and they say..."where is your faith"...OUCH!! I know God has been so very faithful and patient with me this past year as I have been "waffling" around trusting him then the next day in "fear" mode. I just get so disappointed with myself for that. Anyone else feel that way? In starting this program I am finding out that my issue here stems from losing control of certain areas in my life...and I think the "tug of war" going on in my head is my problem with letting go and God speaking so very clearly of "Let go and trust me". Comments/advice?
Here is another question for you which may have been answered in the past....With us being Christians, does anyone ever feel like a hypocrite because we are supposed to KNOW faith and trust God but in the same light we suffer with anxiety and fear. I have been struggling with that. My family gets me right where it hurts when I am in "panic mode" generally when it has to do with my health (my anxiety just started this year when I turned 40, go figure)and they say..."where is your faith"...OUCH!! I know God has been so very faithful and patient with me this past year as I have been "waffling" around trusting him then the next day in "fear" mode. I just get so disappointed with myself for that. Anyone else feel that way? In starting this program I am finding out that my issue here stems from losing control of certain areas in my life...and I think the "tug of war" going on in my head is my problem with letting go and God speaking so very clearly of "Let go and trust me". Comments/advice?