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Good morning my brothers and sister's in Christ! The sun is shining ever so beautifully today and since I live in a border city (we border to Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan) we are going across to the US to shop which we usually do once a week. I love it, because there are more stores to shop at that we don't have on this side!
I love shopping ... one of my most favorite things to do!As for the rep comment ... I am sorry for over-reacting last night. I do feel that this person meant well for the most part like I mentioned ... because it was a nice rep ... but the ending is what bothered me. Most people wouldn't have given it a second thought, however I am extremely sensitive and very analytical ... and I have been saved and live my life for God now and no other, therefore YES I AM going to HEAVEN! I repented of my sins, met with my pastor for an hour and let go of the wicked past, I attend church faithfully every Sunday, I pray all of the time, I pray for forgiveness anytime I slip up ... and I even ordered the Bible (NIV) on DVD and watch it pretty much every night which is narrated so somehow I seem to understand it more than just reading it on it's own. This is the EXACT rep message so I can show you that they were actually meaning well I think.
"Girl you aren't going thru something that isnew. We can't change the past, we can only deal with today..keep your head up, your mind on the prize and I am counting on meeting you then. C'mon, be there, please?"
Yes I had a good day for the most part yesterday ... well until supper time when hubby came home from having a few beer anyway. He went to sleep shortly after he ate and woke up sober around 10 pm and immediately apologized. He works days today (5am-5pm) so he called me at 7:30 am again apologizing. He always apologizes the next day or whenever he sobers up ... but it gets to be sickening after awhile, ya know? For the most part he honestly IS a great guy, a hard worker, an excellent provider, and would do absolutely anything in the world for me. He often helps my elderly parents (daddy is 86, mom is 80), he bought us a nice home, built us a nice cottage, etc ... but the drinking part must stop. I hate myself when he drinks because we end up fighting, and he pushes my buttons so I end up yelling and swearing and sometimes say hateful things. I prayed last night for forgiveness for that ... and if only he would quit drinking!
Anyhow ... going to grab coffee so be back soon. I love you all here! xo
No.... I was actually being sincere ...
Littlebit CAN be honest... sometimes
Littlebit CAN be honest... sometimes
Wow .. I just read the following .. so I MUST pray for Marc rather than leaving him ...
Question: "What should a Christian do if he or she is married to an unbeliever?"
Answer: Being married to an unbeliever can be one of the most difficult challenges in a Christian's life. Marriage is a sacred covenant that joins two people together in one flesh (Matthew 19:5). It can be very difficult for a believer and an unbeliever to live in peaceful harmony (2 Corinthians 6:14-15). If one partner becomes a Christian after the marriage, the inherent struggles of living under two different authorities quickly become apparent.
Often Christians in this situation will look for a way out of the marriage, convinced that this is the only way to truly bring honor to God. His Word, however, says the contrary. It is very important not only to be content in our situation, but also to look for ways to bring glory to Him out of our challenging circumstances (1 Corinthians 7:17). The Bible specifically addresses those who are married to unbelievers in 1 Corinthians 7:12-14: “…If any brother has a wife who is not a believer and she is willing to live with him, he must not divorce her. And if a woman has a husband who is not a believer and he is willing to live with her, she must not divorce him. For the unbelieving husband has been sanctified through his wife, and the unbelieving wife has been sanctified through her believing husband…”
Christians married to unbelievers will need to pray for the power of the Holy Spirit to enable them to profess Christ and live in the light of God's presence (1 John 1:7). They should seek God's transforming power to change their hearts and produce the fruit of the Holy Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23). A Christian wife is obligated to have a submissive heart, even toward her unbelieving husband (1 Peter 3:1), and she will need to remain close to God and rely on His grace to enable her to do so.
Christians are not meant to live solitary lives; they need to find support from outside sources such as the church and Bible study groups. Being married to an unbeliever does not alter the sacredness of the relationship, so it should be the priority of every Christian to pray for his or her spouse and set a good example, allowing Christ's light to shine brightly (Philippians 2:14). May the truth found in 1 Peter 3:1—that an unbelieving spouse is “won over”—be the hope and goal of every Christian who is married to an unbeliever.
Question: "What should a Christian do if he or she is married to an unbeliever?"
Answer: Being married to an unbeliever can be one of the most difficult challenges in a Christian's life. Marriage is a sacred covenant that joins two people together in one flesh (Matthew 19:5). It can be very difficult for a believer and an unbeliever to live in peaceful harmony (2 Corinthians 6:14-15). If one partner becomes a Christian after the marriage, the inherent struggles of living under two different authorities quickly become apparent.
Often Christians in this situation will look for a way out of the marriage, convinced that this is the only way to truly bring honor to God. His Word, however, says the contrary. It is very important not only to be content in our situation, but also to look for ways to bring glory to Him out of our challenging circumstances (1 Corinthians 7:17). The Bible specifically addresses those who are married to unbelievers in 1 Corinthians 7:12-14: “…If any brother has a wife who is not a believer and she is willing to live with him, he must not divorce her. And if a woman has a husband who is not a believer and he is willing to live with her, she must not divorce him. For the unbelieving husband has been sanctified through his wife, and the unbelieving wife has been sanctified through her believing husband…”
Christians married to unbelievers will need to pray for the power of the Holy Spirit to enable them to profess Christ and live in the light of God's presence (1 John 1:7). They should seek God's transforming power to change their hearts and produce the fruit of the Holy Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23). A Christian wife is obligated to have a submissive heart, even toward her unbelieving husband (1 Peter 3:1), and she will need to remain close to God and rely on His grace to enable her to do so.
Christians are not meant to live solitary lives; they need to find support from outside sources such as the church and Bible study groups. Being married to an unbeliever does not alter the sacredness of the relationship, so it should be the priority of every Christian to pray for his or her spouse and set a good example, allowing Christ's light to shine brightly (Philippians 2:14). May the truth found in 1 Peter 3:1—that an unbelieving spouse is “won over”—be the hope and goal of every Christian who is married to an unbeliever.
K
OH goodness.... we had SO much fun!!!
We had amazing seats!!! The VERY best seats in the house, like couldn't get any better if we tried.
Right in front of 3rd base.... pretty much seats were on the field, I could lean over and I could see directly INTO the duggout! .... Nothing is better than being able to see all the cute Bootie-patooties!!!
He loved it, I loved it... BEST. DATE. NIGHT. EVER!!!!
(and cause of such a fun night... littlebit is even more tired than usual....lol)
We had amazing seats!!! The VERY best seats in the house, like couldn't get any better if we tried.
Right in front of 3rd base.... pretty much seats were on the field, I could lean over and I could see directly INTO the duggout! .... Nothing is better than being able to see all the cute Bootie-patooties!!!
He loved it, I loved it... BEST. DATE. NIGHT. EVER!!!!
(and cause of such a fun night... littlebit is even more tired than usual....lol)
Good morning my brothers and sister's in Christ! The sun is shining ever so beautifully today and since I live in a border city (we border to Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan) we are going across to the US to shop which we usually do once a week. I love it, because there are more stores to shop at that we don't have on this side! I love shopping ... one of my most favorite things to do!
As for the rep comment ... I am sorry for over-reacting last night. I do feel that this person meant well for the most part like I mentioned ... because it was a nice rep ... but the ending is what bothered me. Most people wouldn't have given it a second thought, however I am extremely sensitive and very analytical ... and I have been saved and live my life for God now and no other, therefore YES I AM going to HEAVEN! I repented of my sins, met with my pastor for an hour and let go of the wicked past, I attend church faithfully every Sunday, I pray all of the time, I pray for forgiveness anytime I slip up ... and I even ordered the Bible (NIV) on DVD and watch it pretty much every night which is narrated so somehow I seem to understand it more than just reading it on it's own. This is the EXACT rep message so I can show you that they were actually meaning well I think.
"Girl you aren't going thru something that isnew. We can't change the past, we can only deal with today..keep your head up, your mind on the prize and I am counting on meeting you then. C'mon, be there, please?"
Yes I had a good day for the most part yesterday ... well until supper time when hubby came home from having a few beer anyway. He went to sleep shortly after he ate and woke up sober around 10 pm and immediately apologized. He works days today (5am-5pm) so he called me at 7:30 am again apologizing. He always apologizes the next day or whenever he sobers up ... but it gets to be sickening after awhile, ya know? For the most part he honestly IS a great guy, a hard worker, an excellent provider, and would do absolutely anything in the world for me. He often helps my elderly parents (daddy is 86, mom is 80), he bought us a nice home, built us a nice cottage, etc ... but the drinking part must stop. I hate myself when he drinks because we end up fighting, and he pushes my buttons so I end up yelling and swearing and sometimes say hateful things. I prayed last night for forgiveness for that ... and if only he would quit drinking!
Anyhow ... going to grab coffee so be back soon. I love you all here! xo
I love shopping ... one of my most favorite things to do!As for the rep comment ... I am sorry for over-reacting last night. I do feel that this person meant well for the most part like I mentioned ... because it was a nice rep ... but the ending is what bothered me. Most people wouldn't have given it a second thought, however I am extremely sensitive and very analytical ... and I have been saved and live my life for God now and no other, therefore YES I AM going to HEAVEN! I repented of my sins, met with my pastor for an hour and let go of the wicked past, I attend church faithfully every Sunday, I pray all of the time, I pray for forgiveness anytime I slip up ... and I even ordered the Bible (NIV) on DVD and watch it pretty much every night which is narrated so somehow I seem to understand it more than just reading it on it's own. This is the EXACT rep message so I can show you that they were actually meaning well I think.
"Girl you aren't going thru something that isnew. We can't change the past, we can only deal with today..keep your head up, your mind on the prize and I am counting on meeting you then. C'mon, be there, please?"
Yes I had a good day for the most part yesterday ... well until supper time when hubby came home from having a few beer anyway. He went to sleep shortly after he ate and woke up sober around 10 pm and immediately apologized. He works days today (5am-5pm) so he called me at 7:30 am again apologizing. He always apologizes the next day or whenever he sobers up ... but it gets to be sickening after awhile, ya know? For the most part he honestly IS a great guy, a hard worker, an excellent provider, and would do absolutely anything in the world for me. He often helps my elderly parents (daddy is 86, mom is 80), he bought us a nice home, built us a nice cottage, etc ... but the drinking part must stop. I hate myself when he drinks because we end up fighting, and he pushes my buttons so I end up yelling and swearing and sometimes say hateful things. I prayed last night for forgiveness for that ... and if only he would quit drinking!
Anyhow ... going to grab coffee so be back soon. I love you all here! xo