Earthen Vessels - Page 3

Fluffy · 02-27-2008, 06:16 PM

You mean give up the "bubbly"?

One thing at a time!

Boanerges · 02-27-2008, 07:41 PM

I always found better success in failing deeper in love with Christ and having other desires fade than simply setting my jaw and quiting. When Christ took my heart mt desire to drink and drug simply vanished. There are unfortunately other things I clung to , these took much longer and much more grief to overcome.

Fluffy · 03-06-2008, 04:22 PM

"Having other desires fade" is exactly what happened to some of my 'vices'! But others needed more work. Like quitting smoking, and cleaning up my speech. But Thank God! We have a patient and understanding Savior!

Fluffy · 03-06-2008, 04:25 PM

The Lord is my Rock and my Fortress and my Deliverer; my God and my Rock, in whom I take refuge. He is my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. Psalms 18:2

Though he stumble, he will not fall, for the Lord upholds him with His hand. Psalms 37:24

Fluffy · 03-12-2008, 08:09 PM

Something that I have noticed lately, when I am bored, it is harder to resist temptation than when I am busy.
Stress + busy = your ok, you can handle it
Stress + boredom = watch out!
I'm finding it harder when I am standing around a fire scene waiting for orders than actually fighting the fire!
But by the grace of God, we are continuing on!

Boanerges · 03-12-2008, 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fluffy

"Having other desires fade" is exactly what happened to some of my 'vices'! But others needed more work. Like quitting smoking, and cleaning up my speech. But Thank God! We have a patient and understanding Savior!

No doubt.

Faithwoman · 03-14-2008, 03:37 AM

Hey I'm baaaaaaaaaaaaaackkkkkkkkkkkkk... lol!

I had a great trip. Awesome time in Arkansas and to finally meet my friend who I had been online friends with for 4 years but never met was awesome.
Her and I had a great time.

I have not quit.. I really enjoyed the posts here since I had left..
Reading them is getting me back in the mindset where I need.
I mean after all I have given so much to Christ and he has helped me through, I just need to find it in my heart to hand this bondage over to him as well.

Faithwoman

Fluffy · 03-14-2008, 04:18 PM

Welcome back!

I am so glad you had a good trip! How wonderful to finally get to meet your friend! I have made some wonderful friends on the internet, too, and would love to meet them in person some day. Some of them, wont be able to until we get to heaven!

You've got the idea! We must give it to Jesus.
One time, I had failed for the umpteenth time to quit smoking. I flopped on the bed and burst into tears and prayed "Jesus, why cant I quit?"
I heard, maybe not outloud, but very clearly anyway "You dont trust Me enough." It was very calm, not condescending or angry, just matter of fact. And I knew it was Jesus talking to me. And I knew that He was right!
It still took awhile after that to finally get it done, but it got done! Hallelujah!
Getting your mind set on it is part of the battle. When you are ready, we'll be here!

SweetSurrender · 03-15-2008, 04:58 AM

I was rocking a little one to sleep the other day at work. Maddy was so sleepy that she was a bit cranky. And, she's getting old enough now to fight sleep. She would rear her little back and try to roll her eyes as far up, so they'd not go shut. Even when they did go shut, she'd be humming or figittingwith her fingers to keep herself awake.

Maddy is a loving child who usually is eager to please. However, she has been learning a lot from the other babies, to rebel a little. Or, perhaps, it is just in all of us to rebel a little. So, knowing it would be best for her to take a nap, I had to show her who was boss and that I had the authority, not her.

I could not gently say, "Com on, Maddy, it's time to get to sleep now." No, I had to be stern and she had to learn that by my attitude. I had to show her who was in control of the situation and be confident of who would win this battle.

It became a a real lesson to me about our spiritual battles and how we can be confident that, through God, we will win out battles. Instead of whimpering, "Why can't I ever overcome?"

With the knowledge that we have the Holy Spirit to back us up, we can declare: "I will conquer this in Jesus' name!"

Fluffy · 03-15-2008, 07:52 PM

Sweetsurrender, you are so right! Sometimes we have to take authority over ourselves! ha!
And sometimes, God has to exert His authority over us, and show us who is in control! That can be a hard lesson to learn, sometimes. Sometimes its one we have to learn over and over.
Quitting any kind of addiction is a battle. A battle with ourselves, our flesh. We have to be strong in the Lord and do as He leads us. He knows the best way, and usually that is different for everybody.
Sometimes, there is something in ourselves that needs healing before we can tackle an addiction. I read somewhere recently that a man was struggling with his weight. He prayed and prayed, tried and tried. It wasnt until God had him confront himself about his sin of gluttony that he was able to finally have victory over his weight.
There may be hurts and wounds hidden in our hearts that have to be exposed to His light and healed before the battle can begin. That's why it is so important to seek God and get His direction. That is also why I dont push people to quit. Its all in HIS timing. But when they are ready, we'll be here to encourage and support.

02-27-2008, 06:16 PM	#21 (permalink)
Fluffy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 1,283 Blog Entries: 3 Rep Power: 2	You mean give up the "bubbly"? One thing at a time! __________________ Be transparent before God, He sees right thru you, anyway! http://www.likepreciousfaith.org/testimony_val.htm Please pray for your local emergency responders, daily.

02-27-2008, 07:41 PM	#22 (permalink)
Boanerges Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: St Rose LA Posts: 14,754 Blog Entries: 3 Rep Power: 16	I always found better success in failing deeper in love with Christ and having other desires fade than simply setting my jaw and quiting. When Christ took my heart mt desire to drink and drug simply vanished. There are unfortunately other things I clung to , these took much longer and much more grief to overcome. __________________ Love, in the final analysis, is wisdom. --E.W. Kenyon

03-06-2008, 04:22 PM	#23 (permalink)
Fluffy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 1,283 Blog Entries: 3 Rep Power: 2	"Having other desires fade" is exactly what happened to some of my 'vices'! But others needed more work. Like quitting smoking, and cleaning up my speech. But Thank God! We have a patient and understanding Savior! __________________ Be transparent before God, He sees right thru you, anyway! http://www.likepreciousfaith.org/testimony_val.htm Please pray for your local emergency responders, daily.

03-06-2008, 04:25 PM	#24 (permalink)
Fluffy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 1,283 Blog Entries: 3 Rep Power: 2	The Lord is my Rock and my Fortress and my Deliverer; my God and my Rock, in whom I take refuge. He is my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. Psalms 18:2 Though he stumble, he will not fall, for the Lord upholds him with His hand. Psalms 37:24 __________________ Be transparent before God, He sees right thru you, anyway! http://www.likepreciousfaith.org/testimony_val.htm Please pray for your local emergency responders, daily.

03-12-2008, 08:09 PM	#25 (permalink)
Fluffy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 1,283 Blog Entries: 3 Rep Power: 2	Something that I have noticed lately, when I am bored, it is harder to resist temptation than when I am busy. Stress + busy = your ok, you can handle it Stress + boredom = watch out! I'm finding it harder when I am standing around a fire scene waiting for orders than actually fighting the fire! But by the grace of God, we are continuing on! __________________ Be transparent before God, He sees right thru you, anyway! http://www.likepreciousfaith.org/testimony_val.htm Please pray for your local emergency responders, daily.

03-14-2008, 03:37 AM	#27 (permalink)
Faithwoman Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New York Posts: 326 Rep Power: 1	Hey I'm baaaaaaaaaaaaaackkkkkkkkkkkkk... lol! I had a great trip. Awesome time in Arkansas and to finally meet my friend who I had been online friends with for 4 years but never met was awesome. Her and I had a great time. I have not quit.. I really enjoyed the posts here since I had left.. Reading them is getting me back in the mindset where I need. I mean after all I have given so much to Christ and he has helped me through, I just need to find it in my heart to hand this bondage over to him as well. Faithwoman

03-14-2008, 04:18 PM	#28 (permalink)
Fluffy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 1,283 Blog Entries: 3 Rep Power: 2	Welcome back! I am so glad you had a good trip! How wonderful to finally get to meet your friend! I have made some wonderful friends on the internet, too, and would love to meet them in person some day. Some of them, wont be able to until we get to heaven! You've got the idea! We must give it to Jesus. One time, I had failed for the umpteenth time to quit smoking. I flopped on the bed and burst into tears and prayed "Jesus, why cant I quit?" I heard, maybe not outloud, but very clearly anyway "You dont trust Me enough." It was very calm, not condescending or angry, just matter of fact. And I knew it was Jesus talking to me. And I knew that He was right! It still took awhile after that to finally get it done, but it got done! Hallelujah! Getting your mind set on it is part of the battle. When you are ready, we'll be here! __________________ Be transparent before God, He sees right thru you, anyway! http://www.likepreciousfaith.org/testimony_val.htm Please pray for your local emergency responders, daily.

03-15-2008, 04:58 AM	#29 (permalink)
SweetSurrender Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Midwest Posts: 606 Rep Power: 1	Just a Thought I was rocking a little one to sleep the other day at work. Maddy was so sleepy that she was a bit cranky. And, she's getting old enough now to fight sleep. She would rear her little back and try to roll her eyes as far up, so they'd not go shut. Even when they did go shut, she'd be humming or figittingwith her fingers to keep herself awake. Maddy is a loving child who usually is eager to please. However, she has been learning a lot from the other babies, to rebel a little. Or, perhaps, it is just in all of us to rebel a little. So, knowing it would be best for her to take a nap, I had to show her who was boss and that I had the authority, not her. I could not gently say, "Com on, Maddy, it's time to get to sleep now." No, I had to be stern and she had to learn that by my attitude. I had to show her who was in control of the situation and be confident of who would win this battle. It became a a real lesson to me about our spiritual battles and how we can be confident that, through God, we will win out battles. Instead of whimpering, "Why can't I ever overcome?" With the knowledge that we have the Holy Spirit to back us up, we can declare: "I will conquer this in Jesus' name!" __________________ I gently laid it all down to God in sweet surrender. And I heard Him whisper "Daughter."

03-15-2008, 07:52 PM	#30 (permalink)
Fluffy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 1,283 Blog Entries: 3 Rep Power: 2	Sweetsurrender, you are so right! Sometimes we have to take authority over ourselves! ha! And sometimes, God has to exert His authority over us, and show us who is in control! That can be a hard lesson to learn, sometimes. Sometimes its one we have to learn over and over. Quitting any kind of addiction is a battle. A battle with ourselves, our flesh. We have to be strong in the Lord and do as He leads us. He knows the best way, and usually that is different for everybody. Sometimes, there is something in ourselves that needs healing before we can tackle an addiction. I read somewhere recently that a man was struggling with his weight. He prayed and prayed, tried and tried. It wasnt until God had him confront himself about his sin of gluttony that he was able to finally have victory over his weight. There may be hurts and wounds hidden in our hearts that have to be exposed to His light and healed before the battle can begin. That's why it is so important to seek God and get His direction. That is also why I dont push people to quit. Its all in HIS timing. But when they are ready, we'll be here to encourage and support. __________________ Be transparent before God, He sees right thru you, anyway! http://www.likepreciousfaith.org/testimony_val.htm Please pray for your local emergency responders, daily.

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