Is anyone else having a challenge of doing things scriptural, verses what the secular world says. As in scripture says to put others before me whereas the secular world says put me first. I know what is right, just wondering if others may struggle with this. And how do we mourn the loss of ourselves without sinking into depression? How do we have joy in the midst of our trials and tribulations? It seems that as time passes my patience doesn't hurt as much, (must be experience), but still everyday I start wearing down where my patience begins to hurt a little and I am struggling not to let it be seen. I spend a lot of time in prayer and in the word, that is the only way I have the strength to do this, putting myself aside. But as a faulty human being, I am still in a struggle and seek like minded individuals who understand. May God bless all those who are loving their loved ones to the best of their ability.
HKPL
I bestow many blessings on you DDDuck.
Romans 12:14
LL-Always a blessing received when you write. So sorry they made your daughter cry, that was not nice at all. I do hope you get some rest and wake refreshed in the morning and that your consult goes well. Much love and prayers, Dear Llama(HUGS)
DD-I am so glad you will be visiting the verses, they are great nutrition for our spirit. I like to say soul food. I am glad you are on a new path and I will keep you in my prayers, that you receive the guidance you seek. You are very correct, there is no one on this earth that has the power to say who is going to hell. We have only one judge. I do hope you can find a biblical church that you may receive love and support in your path. May God bless you DD in your journey, love and prayers.(HUGS)
Gershen, I totally agree with you about not haveing to be in an acutal church to talk to God. I have been to some Churches that are what they preach. Havent found any lately.
Zipster, I understand your frustration. but the words about going to hell and the absence of certain religious type people is not from God. You know when he speaks. Those type of words are to confuse and control you. there is not one person on this earth who had the power to dictate who goes to hell. I am not well read as far a the bible is concerned but I am very spiritual in my heart and soul. that is just meaness. Stay strong and focused on God. I hope and pray you son finds his path. The path changes sometimes in life and at least he is aware that he needs to find his way. I wont go on and on but would like to say I am on a new path and continually pray for guidance and help and protection. I try to stay in prayer in one way or another.
That is so unkind of the sil's. I am glad you avoid situations like that, as I hate to think of you being hurt by unkind and ungrateful people.
I do love the M&M products, its hard to narrow down choices. They are good gifts for others as well.
Will be praying for your friend expecting #2. I do hope all goes well. And I will tell others I know about the M&M products. I hope they do well.
I will give my Mom a hug, she loves hugs. I will tell her it is from you.That will bring her joy.
Joy and peace to you my dear friend.
“Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:”
Philippians 1:6
It does mean the world to me when you say that I help you....more than you'll ever know! So thank you 100 fold! And yes, social skills are taught when a person is in their growing years, though I don't enjoy events where I'm talked about as soon as I've left or the fact that at my special number birthday event, I see a social media photo of them saying "sister time" and it doesn't include me only because I'm just a sister-in-law. As a result, I stay away from further events that could be deemed hurtful. You're so right. Just because a person steps in a house of worship or claims to be a Christian, they may be fooling only themselves.
Those Mary & Martha products are all faith-based. I loved so many of them, making 3 orders, 2 of which were large. My two friends who are reps of the company are so Godly-one is expecting baby #2 at high risk any day now!
Much love back to you, dear smeshque and hug that dear mom of yours!
Your inlaws have reason to be a little messed up it sounds like. What a negative environment to say the least for them to grow up in, that would mess up anyone. There are people who call themselves Christians, but do not have Christlikeness at all. To me they are just wearing a label. Because humility, compassion, and mercy go hand in hand with Christianity.
If it means anything, you help me everyday more than you know. So keep aspiring my dear llama
I am going to have to check out these products now. :)
Much love to you dear friend.
Be steadfast and unmoveable
Oh, thank you for your sweet, Godly compliments. My aspiration for each day that God gives me on this earth is to help others.
I'm so sorry that your dad is no longer with you.
I still think of the potential fire outside my retionologist's office that I averted.
I do not have my Dad anymore, I lost him almost a year and a half ago now. We just had started doing the chicks that way for him when he was here, he loved birds, so much.
Thank you again LL.
May God continue to bless you as you have need.
Those scripture verses are so touching. I can picture you with your mom as such loving and loved women. I know the hardships, but dear smeshque--hold onto every bit of it.
Much love,
Llama 👩👴
1 Corinthians 13:4
I was thinking about this verse today. How it says Love suffers long. Long-suffering is the ability to endure in giving love, even when we may feel alone, hurt, or frustrated.
What I was thinking is how that sometimes we also suffer( To feel or bear what is painful, disagreeable or distressing, either to the body or mind),because we love.
So it is so fitting a description of love, to be long suffering and sometimes in loving we will suffer long.
Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
Proverbs 18:10
You are such a kind hearted lady.
Hope things are going well for you these days.
Much love and prayers.
Thank you LL for the verses as well. I love them. They remind me of 1 Chronicles 28:20 which helped me through some difficult times in life. I have written it on my living room wall and framed it. I read it everyday. And my Dad read it everyday.
I was thinking today about the struggle I have sometimes with poatience. Although my patience has gotten better, praise be to God, I still have moments when it hurts so bad, I just want to cry.
the last couple of days, I have had this struggle, I try very hard not to let my Mom see, I am struggling, so I remove myself for a few minutes, to pray, cry and regroup.
Today as I was taking a moment, I went to the greenhouse. As I was walking back to the house, I was thinking. It is a blessing when things are tough, and we feel we cannot continue another minute. A blessing because, when times are rough, we truly appreciate it when they are not. At least for me.
Laboring in love is the hardest labor we will ever do.
Deuteronomy 3:22
"Do not be afraid of them; the LORD your God himself will fight for you."
Deuteronomy 31:7-8
"Be strong and courageous, for you must go with this people into the land that the Lord swore to their ancestors to give them, and you must divide it among them as their inheritance.
The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged."
Today was a rather difficult day for me. But the Lord has brought me through. I just try and keep in mind that everything I do is for the Lord. Much love to you all and may God's grace pour out upon you, with whatever your needs may be.
“And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;”
Colossians 3:23
And hope you LLama and everyone else on this thread had a truly blessed Easter!
Hope you and hubby enjoyed dinner.
Thank you and you have a blessed Easter also.
Much love and prayers.
Oh, what beautiful scripture verse you shared tonight-it is very lovely. Have a blessed Easter🐰🐣🐤