THE INNER ROOM - "Learn and Grow - to Maturity". Please read the OP. - Page 39

Silversheep · 03-22-2008, 02:01 PM

Huzzah Huzzah Huzzah (3 Elizabethan Cheers) for Bond Man and his Help Meet !
Awsome Easter Artwork and important sharing.

Jesus Love,
Silversheep

forgivenWretch · 03-22-2008, 08:00 PM

I do not understand why I am having so much trouble coming on here and sharing my thoughts. Every time I get on and begin reading just to catch up, I start swelling with tears. The love here is totally amazing.

I'm really sorry , I desperately what to be more involved, but I am going through too much personal struggle to be able to even basically reply to what is being said.

Please pray for me! I am really so tired of crying everyday, and I want so much for this mess to let go of my life.

forgivenWretch · 03-22-2008, 08:29 PM

Bondman · 03-23-2008, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Silversheep

Faithwoman:

Thank you for your heart sharings ... isn't it wonderful how Our Heavenly Father works in our lives ... and all because of Jesus.

Happy Easter Everyone.

Jesus Love,
Silversheep

I'm so appreciating your posts and words, Silversheep. Love and blessings to you in His Name!

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Originally Posted by Faithwoman

Just wanted to say Happy Easter to all!

I went to church last night at the first church I attended here when I moved here (since then I had found a different church where I really learned about Jesus).. the Good Friday service was so moving to me this year. With all that God has shown me and taught me, I understood so much more! How aweome is that!

At the end of the service, all walked up to a cross at the front of the church to give reverance to the Lord, you were invited to kneel, bow or whatever moved you. I knelt at the altar and closed my eyes and gave so much thanks.. my hands were clasped together.. the powerful feeling back was so unbelievable! there was a table in front of the altar with white candles on that folks could light. they used these large matches..
as my eyes were closed and I heard the matches lighting, the sound was unbelievable. there was bright lights with each match that was lit.

I prayed with tears streaming down my face. I told Jesus that upon this Easter season, my heart was truly his.. that my life and my agendas were no longer mine.. that I wanted him to use me however he saw fit.

I gave thanks for him dying on the cross for me.. how awesome he is!
I told him to lead me whereever he saw fit.. I told him I was now walking with him. I felt so good... all praises and glory to him!

My children are coming here tonite to have dinner. my 15 year old daughter is spending the nite and we will go to church together tomorrow with the gentleman that I am dating. Our church is having a drama entitled Arise.. I look forward to spending the morning in the Lord's house to celebrate the rising of our Lord!

On the way home, the Lord led me to 2 other women.. I had dinner at a place that I have never eaten at here in the 4 years I lived here. The waitress was struggling with some things in her life.. awesome story..
we shared talked, and exchanged numbers.. next stop was a little local store and I got to talking to a young woman, who believes but has not been in a church for years due to an experience that happened to her which was an unreal experience brought on by a Pastor! . .. after half hour conversation.. about life, God and so much.. I invited her to join me for church.. she could not come this Sunday as she is going out of town, but will be joining me next week-end..

It truly has been time for me to get out of my Safe Zone and get in my Faith Zone.. there are so many people out there that need us. It is important we continue to learn of his grace and mercy and share that with others!

May you all be blessed not only this week-end but each and every day!

Faithwoman

What a powerful testimony you've shared with us, dear one! These words I loved so much:

"I told Jesus that upon this Easter season, my heart was truly his.. that my life and my agendas were no longer mine.. that I wanted him to use me however he saw fit."

If only every Christian in the world and everyone reading this could truly say "that my life and my agendas are no longer mine"!! This is the way to heaven. This is the way to victory. This is the way to get the world out of us, and become the spiritual being that He wants of us, truly belonging all to Him.

Bless you this special Sunday, hon! - and hereafter and forevermore!!

EDIT! I'm becoming more and more intrigued at how you so readliy seem to be able to speak to people about the Lord (will probly PM you about this soon as I'm able).

Bondman · 03-23-2008, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by forgivenWretch

I do not understand why I am having so much trouble coming on here and sharing my thoughts. Every time I get on and begin reading just to catch up, I start swelling with tears. The love here is totally amazing.

I'm really sorry , I desperately what to be more involved, but I am going through too much personal struggle to be able to even basically reply to what is being said.

Please pray for me! I am really so tired of crying everyday, and I want so much for this mess to let go of my life.

My deepest apologies Wayne! I did it AGAIN! I keep missing posts, and responding to ones AFTER the one missed. *whack!* *(ouch, that hurt...)*

Certainly sounds like you're in trauma. You need prayer and there are people here praying for you, including me. But it does sound like you need to write to someone about your problems. That's what we're here for! Start a PM. If it's hard to get the words down like you said, then do a few, then a few later, and so on. When finished - or even unfinished - send it. Then we're in a much better position to support, care, advise, or whatever's needed besides prayer.

As for posting - man, it's a-okay, truly. We don't put expectations on anyone here in The Inner Room! Just do a graphic like your Easter ones. Or just post: "Hi!" Or just read like many here do. There's no need to post. You ARE part of the family here, and that is a FACT, okay!!!

- BM

Mark_18 · 03-23-2008, 06:19 PM

Wayne,

My dad's name is Wayne and he's about your age. At least you're trying to surrender and find your way out of the messes you're in.

We love you here man!

And more so Jesus loves you and wants you to learn how much so.

You're in my prayers.

Mark

Fluffy · 03-23-2008, 08:07 PM

Happy Resurrection Day, ya'll!!!!

Faithwoman · 03-24-2008, 05:25 AM

Wayne,

No worry about not posting back.. I am just encouraged that you are still logging on and reading.. We all have personal struggles. When and if you feel like sharing specifics of those we are here for you and to encourage you and potentially lead you to some specific scriptures that may help you and brighten you and most importantly I do pray for you.

this is an amazing room, where so much is shared and learned.

Just always remember God does love you. I encourage you to turn to his Word. There are so many answers there.

Psalm 107:20 says He sends foroth his word and heals them and rescues them from the pit and destruction.. He truly does heal us.. he just wants us to surrender to him and believe in him with all hope.

Faithwoman

SweetSurrender · 03-24-2008, 06:10 AM

Faithwoman, It was good to read about the two contacts you had after you told God at the cross that you were surrendering to Him.

That's what happened to me when I did that. It just seemed like people showed up practically out of nowhere because they knew I had something they needed. Hearing the voice of the Holy Spirit is so helpful to our growth isn't it?

Carry on!

Faithwoman · 03-24-2008, 01:52 PM

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Hearing the voice of the Holy Spirit is so helpful to our growth isn't it?

Yes it is! But what I have learned, is I have to have my mind clutter free of all the other things swirling in it, in order to really hear from him.
and of course Satan does not want us to hear from him, so Satan will work double overtime to put all kinds of negative thoughts in our head.
Just like I am sure Satan is putting many thoughts in Wayne's head and everyone here.

Hebrews 4:11 Let us therefore be zealous and exert ourselves and strive diligently to enter that rest, that no one may fall or perish by trhe same kind of unbelief and disobedience.

God does give us rest, it is available to all of us. However we will never enter that rest except through believing, and we will forfeit it through unbelief and disobedience.

Man! what an eye opener that was for me. I can rest with him! I can relax from all with him! I can hear from him!

When our minds start to wander. we must remember

Ecclesiastes 5:1 Keep your foot
Joyce Meyer states she believes the expression keep your foot means don't lose balance or get off track.

It is through discipline we learn to do this.
So I was able to memorize a simple verse .. Keep your foot!

This is where I need to continue to learn and grasp God. I know of him, I believe in him, he has worked wonders and miracles in my own life, but I crave to know and learn his word.. his word shows me my path, it shows the path to all his people! Why put ourselves under so much stress, when all the time the answers are right in front of us! How awesome is that!

Have a super day!
Faithwoman

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