| Author | Message | ||
| Sabra Registered user Username: Sabra Post Number: 370 Registered: 10-2001 |
Tisha, Praying for you. Forgiveness is the key to breakthrough. You HAVE to forgive your mom and sister and even start praying for God to bless them with His grace and open their eyes. It's not so hard when you see them through His eyes. I'm believing He will work it all out for your good! Sabra | ||
| Colleentinker Registered user Username: Colleentinker Post Number: 2334 Registered: 12-2003  |
DEar Tisha, I also am praying for you to be able to give up the desire to "get even" (my favorite definition of forgiveness) even if your relationship with your sister may never be unguarded. I'm also praying for God to protect you and to help the truth to be known. Rejoice in the Lord; He is using this unbelievably hurtful situation to work out His will for His glory. He will glorify Himself through you, Tisha. Colleen | ||
| Tisha Registered user Username: Tisha Post Number: 117 Registered: 3-2005 |
Thank you all so much for you prayers. Today seems a little brighter and some of the angst has left. I have known for many years that my sister and mother were not trust-worthy, so I am beating myself up for being suprised by this! In the past I have come to terms with it, at least I thought I did! So I guess I have more work to do. But I know that my Heavenly Father won't forsake me even if my earthly family does. And I am blessed by a wonderful husband, two dear children, and a great son-in law that have stood by my side through all this. All in all I guess that's pretty good! I am working on the forgivness part though, so prayer is still in order! Love to you all as part of my Christian family - tisha | ||
| Ric_b Registered user Username: Ric_b Post Number: 292 Registered: 7-2004  |
Please pray that we find a location for a meeting on August 20th. A small group of formers in the Dayton, OH area have been working on starting a Bible study group. One of us was visiting with Greg Taylor and mentioned what we were doing. Greg offered to come here and speak and hopefully spark some additional interest. Greg used to pastor here, so many people know him. Unfortunately we are struggling to find a meeting location on such short notice. Please pray for this meeting, and also pray that we can quickly locate a meeting place. | ||
| Doc Registered user Username: Doc Post Number: 186 Registered: 2-2003 |
Dear All, I should like to ask you if you would pray about something for me. Some of you may know that I am doing Christian work in Hungary. I have a friend who nearly became an Adventist, and so, as a result of this, I wrote some articles on Adventism (in Hungarian) which ended up on the Internet. Rather long story. This was a few years ago, and the only letters I have ever received from the web site from Hungarians have been the usual vitriolic attacks and attempts to convince me that Adventism really is right ñ using the same old proof texts and illogical reasoning. Anyway, today for the first time, I got a letter from someone looking for some help. He lives in the west of Hungary, near the Austrian border, which is not really near me. (The name of the place where he lives, interestingly enough, means ìSabbath town.î) He says he was Catholic, found Advent material on the Internet, found it really gripping, and so he now attends the local Christian Advent Fellowship (traditional Adventist breakaway from SDA). He likes the church, because they have more teaching and are more into outreach than the Catholics, but he says he does not like it when they go on about Ellen White. He cannot really accept her. He has asked my advice about what to do, should he stay, return to RC, or look for something else. The problem is, the area he lives is very RC, and there are very few Evangelical churches in that part of Hungary. I donít know the area, and I donít know any churches there, so it is difficult to know where to send him. I can only say definitely not Adventist, and definitely not RC! Sorry if that was long winded, and seems a bit tame, but this is the first time this has happened! So at least I think I can regard it as somewhat of a breakthrough. Please pray that I will have the wisdom to be able to help him, and that he will find a good church in the area he can go to. Suggestions on what to say would also be gratefully received. Thanks in advance, and God bless, Adrian | ||
| Flyinglady Registered user Username: Flyinglady Post Number: 1760 Registered: 3-2004  |
Adrian, I have put your friend on my prayer list. God has a church prepared for your friend. There may be twists and turns in the road getting there, but GOD IS STILL IN CHARGE. Just tell you friend to keep praying, to read his Bible and ask for the help of the Holy Spirit. Our God is so awesome. Diana | ||
| Doc Registered user Username: Doc Post Number: 187 Registered: 2-2003 |
Thanks Diana, Good advice. This guy's name is G·bor, by the way. May help with praying. Adrian | ||
| Colleentinker Registered user Username: Colleentinker Post Number: 2385 Registered: 12-2003 |
Adrian, of course I'll pray for Gabor and for you. God has already prepared you to deal with this man; your time with us, your own study--you know not only the theological issues but also the emotional ones. God will direct him to fellowship. Colleen | ||
| Belvalew Registered user Username: Belvalew Post Number: 599 Registered: 7-2004 |
A two minute read....... Read this story, and follow the recommendation at the end... As I was walking down life's highway many years ago I came upon a sign that read Heavens Grocery Store. When I got a little closer the doors swung open wide And when I came to myself I was standing inside. I saw a host of angels. They were standing everywhere One handed me a basket and said "My child shop with care." Everything a human needed was in that grocery store And what you could not carry you could come back for more First I got some Patience. Love was in that same row. Further down was Understanding, you need that everywhere you go. I got a box or two of Wisdom and Faith a bag or two. And Charity of course I would need some of that too. I couldn't miss the Holy Ghost It was all over the place. And then some Strength and Courage to help me run this race. My basket was getting full but I remembered I needed Grace, And then I chose Salvation for Salvation was for free I tried to get enough of that to do for you and me. Then I started to the counter to pay my grocery bill, For I thought I had everything to do the Masters will. As I went up the aisle I saw Prayer and put that in, For I knew when I stepped outside I would run into sin. Peace and Joy were plentiful, the last things on the shelf. Song and Praise were hanging near so I just helped myself. Then I said to the angel "Now how much do I owe?" He smiled and said "Just take them everywhere you go." Again I asked "Really now, How much do I owe?" "My child" he said, "God paid your bill a long long time ago." This may be in the wrong place by I simply had to share it with all of you. Love and peace to you all today! Belva | ||
| Colleentinker Registered user Username: Colleentinker Post Number: 2389 Registered: 12-2003 |
Praise God, He paid our bills! Thanks, Belva! Colleen | ||
| Heretic Registered user Username: Heretic Post Number: 162 Registered: 2-2005 |
Without going into much detail, I'd like to ask you for special prayer. My wife is pregnant with our second child and we found out today that there is a chance that there may be something wrong with the baby's development. We won't know more until she sees the doctor tomorrow. Thanks guys. Heretic | ||
| Colleentinker Registered user Username: Colleentinker Post Number: 2395 Registered: 12-2003 |
Heretic, thank you for asking us to pray. I'm praying now. Philippians 4:4-7. Colleen | ||
| Riverfonz Registered user Username: Riverfonz Post Number: 640 Registered: 3-2005 |
Heretic, Praying for you, your wife, and your second child. Praying that the Lord will minister to you in a special way at this time. Stan | ||
| Cy Registered user Username: Cy Post Number: 23 Registered: 1-2005 |
Heretic, thank you for sharing your request. May God comfort, bless, and guide you and your wife. Our prayers will be with your family. Cy | ||
| Chris Registered user Username: Chris Post Number: 974 Registered: 7-2003  |
Praying right now Heretic. Chris | ||
| Flyinglady Registered user Username: Flyinglady Post Number: 1770 Registered: 3-2004 |
Heretic, Praying right now for your wife and unborn baby. Father in Heaven, you know this baby and know what is happening. Guide this family through all this. May everything be for Your Honor and Glory. Diana | ||
| Cindy Registered user Username: Cindy Post Number: 761 Registered: 7-2000 |
Heretic, I'll also pray God will give you and your wife all peace & courage in whatever may occur. Keep us posted. grace, cindy | ||
| Taybie Registered user Username: Taybie Post Number: 43 Registered: 4-2005 |
Hi ALL!! My prayer request is this: Pray for my Mommy's SPEEDY recovery. She was diagnosed with breast cancer on Tuesday. However, I BELIEVE that the LORD will do WONDROUS works in her life!!!!!!!!!! Pray for my Daddy's rehabilitation while in prison. He has been a lifelong crack addict and is incarcerated until April. Pray for my mind as I endeavor to begin my studies again. Pray for my best friend, (whom I love very much) as he journeys onward and studies his way out of the sda belief system. Also, pray for his family as they do not understand his reasonings, but respect his independent thinking. Thank you for your support. I love you all and praise God for each of you!!! HE IS AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!! Shontay (Message edited by Taybie on August 12, 2005) | ||
| Colleentinker Registered user Username: Colleentinker Post Number: 2400 Registered: 12-2003 |
Dear Shontay, You have a lot of emotionally draining stuff going on right now. I will be praying for you and those you love. Colleen | ||
| Belvalew Registered user Username: Belvalew Post Number: 604 Registered: 7-2004 |
Shontay, I am praying for your health and strength as well as the strength and healing of your parents. I agree with Colleen that your plate is full. Please come here for encouragement any time you feel overwhelmed. I also want to ask you to pray for my brother, G. I've been telling him about my stand on EGW, and the misuse of her that has been a part of SDAism for so long, and he is finally listening. He asked me for the URLs to FAF and to R/S and Spectrum because he wants to know what we have been saying to SDAs directly. I hope he will sense the love that drives us, and for that purpose I ask for your prayers. The information is now in his hands, so it is up to God from now on. Belva |
