Bondman

I don't know what that means - but it sounds good! lol

Wow, Mark, it's amazing that God is doing things like this on The Inner Room. But then it's HIS thread, so I guess He's allowed!! *chuckles into his beard!*

Ah, yes, WATER is GOOD!!! I love it so much that years ago I realised I was sort of a "water-a-holic". lol. Then I changed this and ever since have called myself a "hydraulic"! *hahahah*

Take all the time you need, man! One of the things that's really great on this forum is the OPENNESS I find here. People are repsonsive to His truth in a way I've not struck in many a long year. It's plumb exciting for me I tell ya!

Blessings and blessings to every heart who visits this thread to seek for more of Jesus and more of understanding Him and what He wants of us and for us! That's a Hallelujah!!

- BM and his Lady-love

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Thanks for rewriting that. I still have trouble finding how to make things different color and spaced out so easy to read.

Bonnie and Mark.. Have a super day! Your words encourage me as well!


Faithwoman
(Robin)

Bondman

GOOD NEWS!

Prayers for us by faithful Brothers and Sisters are beginning to bear fruit! WOW-EE!

Maybe our 6 months of computer trials and hardships which He enabled us to bear without 'grizzling', yet which have taken our illnesses to a new all-time low are a guidepost from God to all who dare to name the name of Christian. Good times or bad are inconsequential when you belong to the great God of this universe!! And if we persevere in prayer, never losing heart, or quitting, but BELIEVING that He hears every one, He will answer them in His time, the BEST time - AND the time that is ultimately right and best for US!!!


THIS IS NOW HAPPENING - AND HERE'S THE STORY!!!

The past 2-3 days have been quite amazing. God really is at work!! Jobs we've been waiting on others to do for some time all got done! We have the 1st of the new PC's working.

Then today we were talking together about the 3 used PC's that I need to finish setting up ready for selling on Ebay. We found that independently we've both been feeling the Lord saying to SIMPLY GIVE THEM AWAY - to bless a relative in real financial need who is a serious UNBELIEVER. A big step for us - well over a thousand dollars worth of computers that was going to leave us feeling quite exposed financially.

Nonetheless, we became certain that was what the Lord was saying to do. Just as we made this decision, the phone rang and we were promptly given a 2nd lot of money quite out of the blue, making 3 lots now that the Lord has given to us by miracle. We were rather stunned as you can imagine, and quite ecstatic to see what God can do!!!

The added blessing of course is that this takes away ALL further major work for me to do: I do not have to finish setting them up to sell, doing ALL the myriad of jobs I've previously written that were going to keep me flat-out and worn-out for many more months!!


SO THIS IS ALL AMAZING, AND OUR LORD HAS BEEN SO GRACIOUS TO US TO START LETTING US OFF THE HARDSHIPS WE'VE ENDURED UNBROKEN SINCE LAST SEPTEMBER. How can we POSSIBLY thank you for supporting us in prayer like you have!! PRAYER WORKS! It DOES!!! And we honour YOU for your faithfulness!

I do have a little more to do before our 2 computers are totally finished, but the pressure is OFF at last!!!

Please now pray for Ron and Wendy as we gift the computers to Ron to sell. I'll take the opportunity to try and build a relationship with them, and to share the Gospel with them (that's how we have to do it here in Australia). They surely do both need it! Can we pray one or both of them into the Kingdom?!! (I'll keep you posted.) THANKYOU!!

We so love you guys!!!

- BM and his Lady

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God is so awesome! Thank you Jesus! Thank you for the answered prayers for Bondman and the Mrs! Dear Jesus, we love you and praise you! All honor and glory to you!

Robin

Faithwoman

Ok it is late as usual here in this slumbery town of NY, but I need to share a quick message..

As many of you know, I have been seeking the Lord and wanting to become a Mature Christian. Many things have happened in my life in the last couple of months.

Through my obedience and acknowledging him in many ways, he has been blessing me with many things in my life, including a new job that will take me 2 1/2 hours from my daughter, will take me from my current friends, church and many more things. I had given notice at my job on March 12th.

Today after a meeting at the hospital, the CEO wanted to talk to me. He sat down to tell me of the value I bring to the facility and how they do not want to lose me (mind you, this comes after offsite meeting in regards to a software program the hospital spent a lot of money on and needs to be set up.. and who is a major part of that.. me.. they have had system for a year now and not utiizing it to full capacity.. after the meeting at another site yesterday, it came to fruition that the key player that they did not bring in on the front end.. and who can complete everything is leaving now in 13 days.. me.. He continued to tell me of my value to the organization and how they do not want to lose me , that they will not find another Robin and such.. He wanted me to sit down with the CFO to talk about staying, Told me I could create my own job there at facility and I would be reimbursed accordingly..

Ok.. so after I left the meeting, my emotions were flowing overtime..
I thought man.. I am of value.. now I am of value.. hmm if I stay here.. I do not have to worry about moving my apartment, I can stay closer to my daughter, if my relationshiop with my gentlemen friend does not work out I will be ok here,, I don't have to leave my church.. I don't have to this, this. this.. get the picture.. I would be "SAFE"..

Ok I bawled cried.. and such.. then I called one of my Pastors and explained the story.. wanting him to tell me what to do.. (now mind you I know he can show me and tell me.. God).. he explained God is not a God of confusion.. go to prayer Robin.. you have been doing that.. he will show you.

I came home.. cancled my college class.. prayed went to sleep and woke up.. to be reminded of some words...

Words from Bondman in regards to another issue in my life:

When we find ourselves in turmoil there can be a number of reasons why. However, an important one for the Believer to consider is this: am I failing to do something He's instructed me to, but which my flesh doesn't want to. Nothing is calculated to put us more into turmoil of soul and spirit than this! Furthermore we'll STAY in the turmoil (and it will inevitably get worse) until we DO what He's said to - no matter how hard, or how much the personal cost.

He is in the business of challenging us with tough decisions. Testing, testing, testing, to see the metal we are made of! Every victory we have in this way brings us closer to Him, and closer to who He is wanting to make us. This is a LONG and exciting journey. But the excitement is always tempered by the fact that it is NOT an easy one!!!

Then I was reminded of scripture:
Matthew 14: 22- 36

Jesus Walks on the Water

22Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowd. 23After he had dismissed them, he went up on a mountainside by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, 24but the boat was already a considerable distance[a] from land, buffeted by the waves because the wind was against it.
25During the fourth watch of the night Jesus went out to them, walking on the lake. 26When the disciples saw him walking on the lake, they were terrified. "It's a ghost," they said, and cried out in fear.
27But Jesus immediately said to them: "Take courage! It is I. Don't be afraid."
28"Lord, if it's you," Peter replied, "tell me to come to you on the water."
29"Come," he said.
Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus. 30But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, "Lord, save me!"
31Immediately Jesus reached out his hand and caught him. "You of little faith," he said, "why did you doubt?"
32And when they climbed into the boat, the wind died down. 33Then those who were in the boat worshiped him, saying, "Truly you are the Son of God." 34When they had crossed over, they landed at Gennesaret. 35And when the men of that place recognized Jesus, they sent word to all the surrounding country. People brought all their sick to him 36and begged him to let the sick just touch the edge of his cloak, and all who touched him were healed.

Go to Part 2.. Test of Faith.

Robin

Faithwoman

Ok so after reading Bondman's message and reading the scripture and praying I have come to belief that the offer coming back from my current facility is a Test from God..

You see I prayed so much about so many things about the new job.. God show me the path clear, from the first moment of God putting me on the plane to get to the interview with being number 68 out of 142 people and I got the last seat, from negative results for cervical cancer to so much more, he was really clearing the path for me..

Now the question God has for me.. What are you doing Robin? Had you not stepped out of the boat ( many areas of my life) and started to walk towards me? and then Robin.. you started to look down at the storms ( how am I ever going to get college done? how am I ever going to get all accomplished in my current job before I leave? how am I ever going to find a place to live, how am I ever going to get all packed, how am I going to be further from my job, what truly is going on in this relationship, is my car going to be stable for all and the list of storms goes on.. ) and now he says:

Take Courage.. It is I.. don't be afraid Robin.. He is reaching out to me..
and catching me.. You of little faith.. why did you doubt?

Oh Lord Jesus I say tonite, please forgive me for doubting, forgive me for fearing the storms. you are so mighty and powerful, you hold me continously.. just as you do now as I type, it is you typing Lord, for all I have is from you. I thank you Lord, for all the blessings you have given me, I will walk with you Lord.. I will continue to learn about you, I will continue to do your will Lord, not mine , but yours.. Lord please continue to be with me as you are each and every day.. Truly you are the Son of God.. as I go forth to a new land, a new land for me, but not for you Lord as you know all, I know that you will be with me and guide me and protect me. I thank you so much tonite Lord. I thank you for my friends here in the Forum. I thank you Lord for Bondman and his sharing of your love and your words. I thank you Lord for blessing Bondman and the Mrs with the gift of money that has helped them be able to not struggle so much. I thank you for the clarity you showed them in regards to giving the computers away and through their obedience you blessed them. I thank you for all you do for each and everyone of us here.. I look to you Lord as I go forth in the new dawn, that you continue to use me to do your will

Amen
Robin

Bondman

PRACTICAL NEW TESTAMENT CHRISTIANITY

MESSAGE #36


FROM 'HERE' TO 'ETERNITY'



Wow, the storms of the Christian life sure can be something, can't they! And here our dear, dear Sister has again experienced turmoil as she wrestled with God. This happens. This is part of our journey. It is not just for a man called Jacob in Genesis 32, nor necessarily for the same reason.

Jesus' sacrifice has brought us into a new and vital and DYNAMIC (constantly changing) relationship with God. There will be many different periods in our lives: Times of quietude and peace. Times of busyness and activity. Times of trial and hardship. And more. All of these are our portion as sons and daughters of the King.

We people of earth mostly don't like change. But the Believer must embrace it. Is this not scary? No need! JESUS IS OUR ROCK! We must NOT look for stability in ourselves or our lives here. Such does not reside in either! We have our stability every second of our life - as we REST IN HIM, SAFE AND SECURE ON THE ROCK!

But consider: do not unbelievers also have all the different periods in their lives just as we do? Indeed they do!! And to me, here is the tragedy - they experience them all to no effect. But we, Kingdom men and women, may, and certainly should ENSURE, that we experience them to much effect: to LEARN, to GROW, to DISCOVER more of Him, and most of all TO READY US FOR ETERNITY!

Sitting round on clouds playing harps? I think not!! We simply don't know what God has for us there. But when I read that we will judge... the world!... and more astonishing still, we shall judge... ANGELS!!!... 1 Corinthians Ch 6, v. 3. Gets you thinking, yes? Doesn't God have a plan for us HERE? Yes, and every piece of that is of GREAT IMPORTANCE! Yet we must consider that "here" is not for ever! It's eternity with the Lord that's our destination, ultimately that's where it's at - and there will be SO MUCH for us there!

Again, we're told little as to what, but it's sure gonna be exciting, challenging, and way way way past wonderful!! Get ready for our TRUE HOME, dear ones. This world and the things and events in it are NOT where we belong. We truly ARE just passing through. Use every moment, every experience, every day, as a process of learning and growing - to become more like our Jesus!!!

Heavenly blessings to all!

- BM with his Lady

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Faithwoman

Powerful message Bondman!
I got to get my color printer working to print these out! I have a book started with all your messages

Quote:

We truly ARE just passing through. Use every moment, every experience, every day, as a process of learning and growing - to become more like our Jesus!!!

Amen!

Robin

Faithwoman

Ok. add another wave to my little storm of life.

I had to go to the doctor today. They are now ordering an MRI to rule out a brain tumor.
They have to get authorization from my insurance company before I can be scheduled to have it. I only have 10 days left at my old job.

I know how mighty he is.. but I know also how powerful prayer is!

Thanks!
Robin