Streams of Consciousness & Thoughts~~~

[rachelsedge]

I am a coward.

There are Christians around the world who face abuse, death, and worse for proclaiming Christ. And I get nervous and feel uncomfortable thinking about sharing with my coworker. This particular coworker has even been heavy on my heart. When asked in churches or just anywhere else to think of someone who needs Jesus that I'd like to pray for, she always comes to my mind.

AND I even just read 2 Timothy yesterday, where 4:2 says, "Proclaim the message; persist in it whether convenient or not..."

But I'm afraid, of what? The worst that could happen is she'll get annoyed with me. She likes me, she said I'm one of the few coworkers that she's had that she likes. Whether this is because I have let things slide (she cusses, which actually doesn't bother me, but among other things) or because it's just my personality, I don't know. Maybe both. I don't want to break that. But, how selfish of me, in light of her eternity.

 

[leonardronaldo]

Maybe ask before hand whether she will mind if you share your belief (on the Gospel) or not.

 

[overthechill]

I am a coward.

There are Christians around the world who face abuse, death, and worse for proclaiming Christ. And I get nervous and feel uncomfortable thinking about sharing with my coworker. This particular coworker has even been heavy on my heart. When asked in churches or just anywhere else to think of someone who needs Jesus that I'd like to pray for, she always comes to my mind.

AND I even just read 2 Timothy yesterday, where 4:2 says, "Proclaim the message; persist in it whether convenient or not..."

But I'm afraid, of what? The worst that could happen is she'll get annoyed with me. She likes me, she said I'm one of the few coworkers that she's had that she likes. Whether this is because I have let things slide (she cusses, which actually doesn't bother me, but among other things) or because it's just my personality, I don't know. Maybe both. I don't want to break that. But, how selfish of me, in light of her eternity.

Thank you for your candor and gracious reply! Our loving God of Israel has convicted you to share His love. This is why your mourn so for her soul.

 

[GreenNnice]

Sigh, love the nice sunny days, just playing with my dog and she's so much fun, she's loves to find me when we play hide 'n seek, she propels herself high over the tall grass in search of me, I curled in a spot of the grass, like a snake, waiting, waiting, to strike, SURPRISE HER ! Surprisingly, I can surprise her, sometimes, I must be a very good hider But, yeah, watching her leap high above the tall grass and pivot her head side to side in search, quite a spectacle to see

 

[lil_christian]

People never have fully accepted me in life. I guess I'll just have to go through life alone. It's a fact. I just need to deal with it and be okay with it and just not care. If I cared I'd cry. And that would be of no use.

 

[Jullianna]

People never have fully accepted me in life. I guess I'll just have to go through life alone. It's a fact. I just need to deal with it and be okay with it and just not care. If I cared I'd cry. And that would be of no use.

Girl! Have you lost your mind?? People LOVE and respect you. Teen years stink. Life after teens is different. Be you. YOU is fantastic!

 

[GreenNnice]

Those who are of Christ are different, not of this world. In fact, we who are His have the 'aroma of Christ,' Scripture tells us this, and, we who are not His, smell of death. Those who are not His think we stink, like rotten, like death, for they, truly, see something in us that they don't have, are not willing to have.

"For we are fragrance (aroma) of Christ to God among those who are being saved (we who are His have the same scent) and among those who are perishing: to the one an aroma from death to death, to the other an aroma from life to life. And who is adequate for these things? For we are not like many, peddling the word of God, but as from sincerity but as from God, we speak in Christ, we speak in Christ in the sight of God." Paul speaking, 2 Cor. 2:15-17


This can sound a bit strange. Smell? But, that is what Scripture says, and, so, it is Truth Through FAITH, all is made well, all is made true, all is made alive, all is made right, all is with the right sense

 

[error]

I always make up some plans for the next day... but then comes 'the next day' -> AND I DON'T WANNA DO ANYTHING>

 

[GreenNnice]

It's not we who should be doing things, its' God working through us, we are quite simply 'His workmanship,' we are not our own, and, we are to just go out there and be who we are led to be, by Him

 

[IDEAtor]

Bugs can fly.
No he can't, he is a wascaly wabbit.

 

[arwen83]

Officially on holidays...I don't work until next Tuesday. I almost forgot too thinking I have to work this weekend, planning stuff for us to do. I just realized that, nope, today was my last day. Saturday and Sunday morning I am sleeping in! Maybe even head down to church for the evening service.

 

[homwardbound]

I am a coward.

There are Christians around the world who face abuse, death, and worse for proclaiming Christ. And I get nervous and feel uncomfortable thinking about sharing with my coworker. This particular coworker has even been heavy on my heart. When asked in churches or just anywhere else to think of someone who needs Jesus that I'd like to pray for, she always comes to my mind.

AND I even just read 2 Timothy yesterday, where 4:2 says, "Proclaim the message; persist in it whether convenient or not..."

But I'm afraid, of what? The worst that could happen is she'll get annoyed with me. She likes me, she said I'm one of the few coworkers that she's had that she likes. Whether this is because I have let things slide (she cusses, which actually doesn't bother me, but among other things) or because it's just my personality, I don't know. Maybe both. I don't want to break that. But, how selfish of me, in light of her eternity.

Most of us all in receiving Christ as our savior, started out as unconditional, yet rapidly turned conditional, with the place we worship at, first gets one Baptized in water, and water is for repentance from sins, not for new life, even though this is mixed in the name of the Father, the Son and Holy Spirit. And is not what John ever did in water Baptism.
Then here come the cookie cutters afterwards, and you have this gift and you this one.

Sounds to me as if God is being cut out, with the cookie cutters from the religious, whether done on purpose or not is not the issue, TRUTH is the issue.
So Sister, share the unconditional Love of God, from your heart to all around you, by your actions and reactions.
Tell what is always attracted to the light on your porch in the backyard?
Bugs right, so share, welcome the cusses, the smoker, the drinker, the ones that do not feel Love, as God walked this earth, did God go to the Clergy, the religious and ask how to share?
No Christ ate with the worst sort of sinners, and the love shown to them, changed them, no orders to do this or that, jusy love as you are loved.
So if one thinks God does not love them, because of this or that, then that is exactly how much one will love anyone else, the same as they believe God to love them.
Do you know beyond any shadow of Doubt that God just love you?

[h=3]Romans 2[/h]New International Version (NIV)

[h=3]God’s Righteous Judgment[/h]2 You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgment on someone else, for at whatever point you judge another, you are condemning yourself, because you who pass judgment do the same things. [SUP]2 [/SUP]Now we know that God’s judgment against those who do such things is based on truth. [SUP]3 [/SUP]So when you, a mere human being, pass judgment on them and yet do the same things, do you think you will escape God’s judgment? [SUP]4 [/SUP]Or do you show contempt for the riches of his kindness, forbearance and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness is intended to lead you to repentance?

God waits for us to respond to God, and quit being creators for God. Being creative for God is of flesh and has caused the problems of today, with no one really loving as God does
You are free to share the Love of God, freely.
The fear you feel is from the enemy, doing its best to keep from sharing the truth of God's unconditional love.
The fear is what others might think and or do in response to how you believe. So just continue to love this other person and draw on God for God's words through you to all others as in Matt 10

[h=3]Matthew 10:16-20[/h]New International Version (NIV)

[SUP]16 [/SUP]“I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. Therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves. [SUP]17 [/SUP]Be on your guard; you will be handed over to the local councils and be flogged in the synagogues. [SUP]18 [/SUP]On my account you will be brought before governors and kings as witnesses to them and to the Gentiles. [SUP]19 [/SUP]But when they arrest you, do not worry about what to say or how to say it. At that time you will be given what to say, [SUP]20 [/SUP]for it will not be you speaking, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you.

 

[Catlynn]

Today is the one year anniversary of the death of the special needs little boy, Trey, that I used to work with. It feels like a lifetime ago and yesterday, all at once, that I was with him almost every day of his life for 2 1/2 years. I've been fine all week. I knew that today was coming. I've been trying to be there for his mom who is also a good friend of mine. I've been trying to stay strong and positive and available for her. This morning, at 6:30, I feel myself cracking. -_- I'm glad that her husband took off work today and will be there with her. Hopefully I'll get to spend this evening with them and I'll be able to keep it together! It's pretty amazing to think of Trey running around, breathing normally and talking God's ear off up in heaven though.

 

[homwardbound]

People never have fully accepted me in life. I guess I'll just have to go through life alone. It's a fact. I just need to deal with it and be okay with it and just not care. If I cared I'd cry. And that would be of no use.

What matters more than anyone else liking me is I, you and all that believe are:
Ephesians 1:6 to the praise of the glory of His grace, by which He made us accepted in the Beloved.

Since we are accepted in God, why would we need anyone else to accept us?

 

[leonardronaldo]

Most of us all in receiving Christ as our savior, started out as unconditional, yet rapidly turned conditional, with the place we worship at, first gets one Baptized in water, and water is for repentance from sins, not for new life, even though this is mixed in the name of the Father, the Son and Holy Spirit. And is not what John ever did in water Baptism.
Then here come the cookie cutters afterwards, and you have this gift and you this one.

Sounds to me as if God is being cut out, with the cookie cutters from the religious, whether done on purpose or not is not the issue, TRUTH is the issue.
So Sister, share the unconditional Love of God, from your heart to all around you, by your actions and reactions.
Tell what is always attracted to the light on your porch in the backyard?
Bugs right, so share, welcome the cusses, the smoker, the drinker, the ones that do not feel Love, as God walked this earth, did God go to the Clergy, the religious and ask how to share?
No Christ ate with the worst sort of sinners, and the love shown to them, changed them, no orders to do this or that, jusy love as you are loved.
So if one thinks God does not love them, because of this or that, then that is exactly how much one will love anyone else, the same as they believe God to love them.
Do you know beyond any shadow of Doubt that God just love you?

Romans 2

New International Version (NIV)

God’s Righteous Judgment

2 You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgment on someone else, for at whatever point you judge another, you are condemning yourself, because you who pass judgment do the same things. [SUP]2 [/SUP]Now we know that God’s judgment against those who do such things is based on truth. [SUP]3 [/SUP]So when you, a mere human being, pass judgment on them and yet do the same things, do you think you will escape God’s judgment? [SUP]4 [/SUP]Or do you show contempt for the riches of his kindness, forbearance and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness is intended to lead you to repentance?

God waits for us to respond to God, and quit being creators for God. Being creative for God is of flesh and has caused the problems of today, with no one really loving as God does
You are free to share the Love of God, freely.
The fear you feel is from the enemy, doing its best to keep from sharing the truth of God's unconditional love.
The fear is what others might think and or do in response to how you believe. So just continue to love this other person and draw on God for God's words through you to all others as in Matt 10

Matthew 10:16-20

New International Version (NIV)

[SUP]16 [/SUP]“I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. Therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves. [SUP]17 [/SUP]Be on your guard; you will be handed over to the local councils and be flogged in the synagogues. [SUP]18 [/SUP]On my account you will be brought before governors and kings as witnesses to them and to the Gentiles. [SUP]19 [/SUP]But when they arrest you, do not worry about what to say or how to say it. At that time you will be given what to say, [SUP]20 [/SUP]for it will not be you speaking, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you.

good point on Matthew 10 there.
Jesus never promised security (in worldly terms) because Christians are not to be conformed to the world, instead you will even be arrested and jailed.

 

[lil_christian]

Girl! Have you lost your mind?? People LOVE and respect you. Teen years stink. Life after teens is different. Be you. YOU is fantastic!

Thanks, Jullianna.

 

[zeroturbulence]

Thanks, Jullianna.

Jullianna's right about how awesome you are, Lil!

 

[MissCris]

I'm not entirely sure why my husband has trusted me with the task of locating a tire. I can recognize tires when I see them, but I couldn't tell you what kind/size they are. I just know, "Hey, that round, black rubber contraption is a tire!" I can drive on tires (sort of). I can get out of my vehicle and kick a tire from time to time. I can make them go flat. But finding a particular tire?

We shall see.

 

[Powemm]

father we cone before you in jesus christ name, thanking you for who you are.. for your love, mercy , acceptance, and all things you are to us. We lift up our hearts, minds, thoughts to you today and ask you to prepare them. as these are all gifts given to us by you. Fill our hearts as your heart is toward us, fill our minds as your thoughts are towards us , regenerating new insight as we go out into the world.. May we be mindful of you when we come into the presence of your people today. that it is you we are speaking to in them, being sober minded it is you we bless or curse with all we pour in.. May we see past the outer cup of flesh , looking deeper as you do, to who is seated in the soul before us.. Serving you as Lord and master, not gender, position or any other authority. being sober minded regardless of what comes from another that it is truly you we are serving in our responses, words, thoughts and actions.. may we better serve you in others, may we speak as you speak to us, may we share thoughts as you are mindful towards us in our day.. You keep us holy before you , may we be mindful this day as we allow jesus christ in us, to also keep others the same.. we ask these things in jesus name. Amen

 

[Powemm]

I know many others are probably well advanced and much more mature in this area, but God has brought some new revelation and insight into my life lately. Ive not looked past the outter cup of others, deeper to who is seated in their soul.. All my life ive only seen the outer cups.. gender, "societies positions" of where people belong, rather than looking deeper amd beyond to the one" true" authority in them.. Why have i never seen this before? students ready perhaps? I dont know.
the last couple of days i am seeing something ive never seen before..
seeing the Holy Spirit reaponding in a person with what is being poured in them from christ in Me.. I see the eyes light up, or if im reacting in the flesh, the Holy Spirit being grieved.. Im watching the Holy Spirit in people crying as they reject gods truth or coming into a deeper connection with God.. Ive been asking God to please help me see Him better on people and to be more sober "who" it is i am truly speaking to in them.. my sense of awareness of this is just taking shape, becoming informed about this and im seeing how important it is to praise and thank God in others .. that it ia truly god im thanking.. Blessong or cursing "him" in them., I hope this is making sense .. i know i am so far behind other people in this area but im thanking god for revealing what i have been so ignorant in my whole life.. i think for the first time im seeing christ seated in the soul of other people and not just a mound of flesh ... I know this sounds bad but im guilty of seeing this way and want to get it out of me.. Ive been asking for gods help on this area because inside i wasnt having an authentic love for others.. More masked by something else.. Pain? Fear? Rejection? Im not sure.. My heart has softened since this has happened.. i still cant see very well in it but ive been given a glimpse of it and i want to know more .. its amazing to me how god can take such a corruot state in me and untwist it.. Hes done this so many times and im always dumbfounded as i get further along in my growth in Him at how truly depraved ive been without Him..
im curious how many others have gone through this.. I know ive "heard" christ lives in others.., but ive never really looked past their outer cup to Him... I guess i was always looking for His reflection being poured out "to me" to help me identify who i was really dealing with in someone.. wich i humbly admit is prideful, arrogant, and quite self centered..
Im beginning to see christ is the authority! no matter how a person acts, christ in them is still my authority, he is who i am serving, talking to, responding to. Not tue fleah and blood but deeper than that, Christ.. No matter if the transformation of christ in them is seen fully yet.. he is still the one i serve, respect and am honoring... it is more about my conduct towards god and what he is doing in them not what the person who is not honoring god is doing.. i know im rambling here, im still trying to get this all straight in my head.. Years of corrupt thinking without gods thougjts has taken a toll but in chriat all tjings are made new. Restored and rebuilt..
im excited for tue first time in my life about seeing this new authority of God in others.. Submitting to Him as i would if it were his face i was seeing instead of the outercup of a person before me.. Im excited about responding to Him in others..
thiught i would write this out as i walk along this new path , this new insight is leading an extreme introvert out into the sunshine.. I stood on line today and talked to a complete stranger., just struck uo a conversation.. I never do that comfortably., today was very different