**2010 Random Christian Thoughts Thread**

[GoddessMaker]

I know I may be seen as the most unchristian in this thread but I sometimes wish I could just stop this religion stuff and just go back into the sea..I miss being desired,I miss being wanted,I miss being a true vixen however if I do then I will just have to go back through the merry go round of life in the religious pursuits later..I just want to be happy..and I won't be until I get a man..

[♥Lamaravilla♥]

I know I may be seen as the most unchristian in this thread but I sometimes wish I could just stop this religion stuff and just go back into the sea..I miss being desired,I miss being wanted,I miss being a true vixen however if I do then I will just have to go back through the merry go round of life in the religious pursuits later..I just want to be happy..and I won't be until I get a man..

The bolded will not make you happy. You should never look to a man to make you happy, you make yourself happy.

[GoddessMaker]

That is true to a degree..but it gets tiring not being noticed..you put your best self out there and nothing..I mean ulitimately I have to do it for me but it would be nice to be acknowledged as a woman from time to time..

[Sharpened]

I know I may be seen as the most unchristian in this thread but I sometimes wish I could just stop this religion stuff and just go back into the sea..I miss being desired,I miss being wanted,I miss being a true vixen however if I do then I will just have to go back through the merry go round of life in the religious pursuits later..I just want to be happy..and I won't be until I get a man..
I strongly recommend taking James 1 to heart:
1 James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting.

2 My brothers, count it all joy when you fall into divers temptations; 3 Knowing this, that the trying of your faith works patience. 4 But let patience have her perfect work, that you may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.

5 If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that gives to all men liberally, and upbraides not; and it shall be given him. 6 But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavers is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed. 7 For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord. 8 A double minded man is unstable in all his ways.

9 Let the brother of low degree rejoice in that he is exalted: 10 But the rich, in that he is made low: because as the flower of the grass he shall pass away. 11 For the sun is no sooner risen with a burning heat, but it wither the grass, and the flower thereof falls, and the grace of the fashion of it perishes: so also shall the rich man fade away in his ways.

12 Blessed is the man that endures temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord has promised to them that love him. 13 Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempts he any man: 14 But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed. 15 Then when lust has conceived, it brings forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, brings forth death. 16 Do not err, my beloved brothers. 17 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom is no ficklenss, neither shadow of turning. 18 Of his own will begat he us with the word of truth, that we should be a kind of first fruits of his creatures.

19 Why, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: 20 For the wrath of man works not the righteousness of God. 21 Why lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save your souls. 22 But be you doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. 23 For if any be a hearer of the word, and not a doer, he is like to a man beholding his natural face in a glass: 24 For he beholds himself, and goes his way, and straightway forgets what manner of man he was. 25 But whoever looks into the perfect law of liberty, and continues therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed.

26 If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridles not his tongue, but deceives his own heart, this man's religion is vain. 27 Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep himself unspotted from the world.Religion, works, desires, doing good...none of that matters. We are to grow to desire Him above all else, everything and everyone. This...everything you sense in the physical is dirt and dust, temporary and easily destroyed in an instant. Works and doing right happens through our love for Him, not to appease Him or man or our own egos. You want the world and Him. I am sorry, but you can only choose one.

[Vonnieluvs08]

Mediating on Proverbs 2:1-15. Knowing that my wisdom is limited and only comes from my fear of the Lord by grace. Myy request for understanding and discernment only comes through my prayers and petitions to the Lord. Praying to be wise and not let my contentment become complacency

[GoddessMaker]

I can't deny that your real I'm just sick of the state of the world..I'm ill by the fact those of the male persuasion find it so gratifying to be with a fake when real is at the door..maybe I should debunk my desire of being activated as a woman for good because at this rate in life at the old age of 24 going 64 I may never experience love by the hand of a man..maybe that one time when I as 14 most have been my only shoot..I'm not weak by some of the christian folk standard..I'm harder than you know..my sole desire is to be all I can be in the Lord..but the world trouble the depth of my soul

[♥Lamaravilla♥]

I can't deny that your real I'm just sick of the state of the world..I'm ill by the fact those of the male persuasion find it so gratifying to be with a fake when real is at the door..maybe I should debunk my desire of being activated as a woman for good because at this rate in life at the old age of 24 going 64 I may never experience love by the hand of a man..maybe that one time when I as 14 most have been my only shoot..I'm not weak by some of the christian folk standard..I'm harder than you know..my sole desire is to be all I can be in the Lord..but the world trouble the depth of my soul

Your thinking is so warped I can't even formulate a response to your post. I know you've had a lot of hardships and obstacles, but they do not define you unless you allow them to which it seems like you're doing.

I hope you find peace and what you think will make you happy. But believe that until you're whole and happy with yourself, by yourself, you'll be just as miserable and depressed once you find what you think you are looking for.

[GoddessMaker]

I say this in the nicest way I can online..just because you don't understand me or the issues of my past doesn't mean my thoughts are warped..heck someone could say your thoughts are warped from time to time..my are different..I understand you concern and desire to be helpful to your fellow christian member..but for me this a venting release..random thought christian style..Im sorry I haven't been able to write light hearted airy sweet stuff maybe one day but not today..right now I'm in a growing phase..

[foxee]

A doctor recently diagnosed my grandfather with a brain aneurysm. My aunt took him to him to two doctors last week for a second and third opinion and there is nothing wrong with him. Besides his poor eyesight, he is healthy for a man 85 years young! Thank you Lord!

[Laela]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6yhgFxDQMw

[foxee]

I know I may be seen as the most unchristian in this thread but I sometimes wish I could just stop this religion stuff and just go back into the sea..I miss being desired,I miss being wanted,I miss being a true vixen however if I do then I will just have to go back through the merry go round of life in the religious pursuits later..I just want to be happy..and I won't be until I get a man..

Your thinking is so warped I can't even formulate a response to your post. I know you've had a lot of hardships and obstacles, but they do not define you unless you allow them to which it seems like you're doing.

I hope you find peace and what you think will make you happy. But believe that until you're whole and happy with yourself, by yourself, you'll be just as miserable and depressed once you find what you think you are looking for.

Preach!

Sis, change starts with YOU. Until you change your "woe is me" attitude, you will not be happy, even if you met the man of your dreams tomorrow! I've shared with you privately the things I've experienced. What helped bring me out is learning to appreciate the little things.

Quick story: You know I do transcription for TV shows, right? Well one day I was transcribing a documentary called Butterfly Children. These children have a condition that makes their skin so fragile, it's as thin as easy to tear like a butterfly's wings. Something as simple as a shower could remove the skin.

I cried when the teen girl interviewed talked about her life. Her hair was cut to ear length because any hair hanging down could rip her skin. She had to get up everyday at 3:00 AM. A nurse's aide would come over and wrap what skin she had left in bandages just so she could get ready for the school bus at 7:00. People with this condition usually don't live past age 12. She was 17. You'd think that she would be angry at the world, right? Wrong! Although she was in constant pain, she was grateful that the Lord spared her life and allowed her to live for as long as she did.

Now think about how we take something as simple as our skin for granted, or even our eyes or our ability to walk. I know you've heard that saying "have an attitude of gratitude." Learn to appreciate each and every day, even if you have no money in your pocket or you're not dating anyone at the moment. You'll be surprise how much your life begins to change.

[GoddessMaker]

I get your sentiments..I truly do..that breaks my heart when someone esp kids have to grow up in a state of pain..be it mental or physical..but God gave her that so she could witness to ppl like you..but see where not there when she having bad thoughts..lucky she has a good support team to help her through..I don't..but I have learned a valuable lesson never to make comments on this thread anymore..i will keep it to myself..being seen as woe as me isn't what I am and I would have thought some ppl who have gone through would get it..my bad..I will found other options or just keep it within..ppl don't like folks to be too open..

[foxee]

I get your sentiments..I truly do..that breaks my heart when someone esp kids have to grow up in a state of pain..be it mental or physical..but God gave her that so she could witness to ppl like you..but see where not there when she having bad thoughts..lucky she has a good support team to help her through..I don't..but I have learned a valuable lesson never to make comments on this thread anymore..i will keep it to myself..being seen as woe as me isn't what I am and I would have thought some ppl who have gone through would get it..my bad..I will found other options or just keep it within..ppl don't like folks to be too open..

:spank:Girl, now you know people aren't telling you to keep your feelings to yourself. We just want to you try a different way of thinking! Will you at least consider it?

And I have been through it. Maybe not exactly the same things you experienced, but coming from someone who was down in the dumps, had low self esteem, etc I am here to tell you that negative thinking will get you nowhere.

I know you may not see it, but trust me - if you change your attitude you can change your life. I'm living proof of that.

[Nice & Wavy]

God is a jealous God!

Jealousy is a sin when it is a desire for something that does not belong to you. Worship, praise, honor, and adoration belong to God alone, for only He is truly worthy of it. Therefore, God is rightly jealous when worship, praise, honor, or adoration is given to idols. This is precisely the jealousy the apostle Paul described in 2 Corinthians 11:2 (http://bible.logos.com/passage/niv/2%20Corinthians%2011.2), “I am jealous for you with a godly jealousy...”

(excerpt from: http://www.gotquestions.org/jealous-god.html)

[Guitarhero]

This morning, Fr. said, "just let Him come to you. Just rest." God knows I'm trying. It's difficult, it's dark, it's uncertain yet, I know that I'm His.

[GoddessMaker]

In the storm you will hurt,cry,mourn..I guess the forecast for me in the job front is clear skies and sun..getting alot of calls and interviews..I won't get too happy bc I have had my hopes dashes so much..but I'm smiling devil..I know you don't like that..

[Nice & Wavy]

I MISS SHIMMIE ON THE FORUM.......:love3:

[OhmyKimB]

I get your sentiments..I truly do..that breaks my heart when someone esp kids have to grow up in a state of pain..be it mental or physical..but God gave her that so she could witness to ppl like you..but see where not there when she having bad thoughts..lucky she has a good support team to help her through..I don't..but I have learned a valuable lesson never to make comments on this thread anymore..i will keep it to myself..being seen as woe as me isn't what I am and I would have thought some ppl who have gone through would get it..my bad..I will found other options or just keep it within..ppl don't like folks to be too open..


Don’t Be Dust-Conscious
Luke 13:11
11And behold, there was a woman who had a spirit of infirmity eighteen years, and was bent over and could in no way raise herself up.

Imagine being bowed over for 18 years. All you would see is the dust on the ground. That was the predicament of the woman in Luke 13. Dust was all her eyes fell on, all the time, everywhere she went, until she became dust-conscious. Thank God she finally saw the beautiful feet of Jesus, who brought her good news and raised her up.

Now, dust is the devil’s food. The Bible tells us that God cursed the devil to eat dust all the days of his life. (Genesis 3:14) Dust represents death. (Genesis 3:19) The devil wants you to be like him — to fall flat on your belly, crawl and eat dust. To eat dust is to feed on your shortcomings and lack, until you constantly feel that there is so much in your life that you need to clean up. You may not be physically bowed over, but like the woman, you become dust-conscious and life every day is a struggle.

Having a dust-consciousness also affects the way you see others. You look at people’s faults all the time. You point out their shortcomings and rake up their past failures. When you are dust-conscious, you find your relationships robbed of peace and joy.

And if you, like the woman, keep looking at the dust, before long, that inward position of dust-consciousness becomes so entrenched that you become the devil’s food because dust is what he eats. God’s Word describes him as being like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. (1 Peter 5:8)

If you don’t want to be devoured by him, then lift your eyes above the dust! Instead of looking at your failures, look to Christ who has delivered you from every defeat. See yourself the way God sees you — righteous and holy in Christ. (Colossians 3:12, 2 Corinthians 5:21) You are not dust because you are not in and of the flesh — you are in and of the Spirit. (Romans 8:9)

My friend, the more you realize who you are in Christ, the more you will straighten up and walk the way God sees you — a new creation with His authority, power and overcoming Spirit!

[OhmyKimB]

I MISS SHIMMIE ON THE FORUM.......:love3:


Where did she go?

[Laela]

Kimbb, this is so timely -- you wouldn't believe. :shocked:

Add to that, this bound woman had caught Jesus' eye and he called her out from the crowd.

It's awesome to see God at work on this very board.




Don’t Be Dust-Conscious
Luke 13:11
11And behold, there was a woman who had a spirit of infirmity eighteen years, and was bent over and could in no way raise herself up.

Imagine being bowed over for 18 years. All you would see is the dust on the ground. That was the predicament of the woman in Luke 13. Dust was all her eyes fell on, all the time, everywhere she went, until she became dust-conscious. Thank God she finally saw the beautiful feet of Jesus, who brought her good news and raised her up.

Now, dust is the devil’s food. The Bible tells us that God cursed the devil to eat dust all the days of his life. (Genesis 3:14) Dust represents death. (Genesis 3:19) The devil wants you to be like him — to fall flat on your belly, crawl and eat dust. To eat dust is to feed on your shortcomings and lack, until you constantly feel that there is so much in your life that you need to clean up. You may not be physically bowed over, but like the woman, you become dust-conscious and life every day is a struggle.

Having a dust-consciousness also affects the way you see others. You look at people’s faults all the time. You point out their shortcomings and rake up their past failures. When you are dust-conscious, you find your relationships robbed of peace and joy.

And if you, like the woman, keep looking at the dust, before long, that inward position of dust-consciousness becomes so entrenched that you become the devil’s food because dust is what he eats. God’s Word describes him as being like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. (1 Peter 5:8)

If you don’t want to be devoured by him, then lift your eyes above the dust! Instead of looking at your failures, look to Christ who has delivered you from every defeat. See yourself the way God sees you — righteous and holy in Christ. (Colossians 3:12, 2 Corinthians 5:21) You are not dust because you are not in and of the flesh — you are in and of the Spirit. (Romans 8:9)

My friend, the more you realize who you are in Christ, the more you will straighten up and walk the way God sees you — a new creation with His authority, power and overcoming Spirit!