TrueWord
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Post by TrueWord on Sept 25, 2004 6:57:31 GMT -5
Patience, wow that was a blessing. It keeps me hopeful. I like the fact that once you recognized what you wanted and that this was the right one, you wasted no time and he wasted no time. You did not mention premarital counseling. I will start a separate post on that topic because it was big for a while but less are going through it. It's losing its popularity?
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Post by Watchman On The Wall on Sept 28, 2004 11:37:45 GMT -5
Actually, we are not quite "full circle" yet. I want to take a look at "waiting" from a totally different perspective. I just need a little time to get the scriptures and my thoughts together. When I asked what are we doing while we wait...It really shocked me that many of you mentioned nothing about serving the Lord. Where is the focus? I do not say this to be harsh etc. Many of us can hinder the "blessing" of the Lord because our focus is on the creature and not the Creator. My question was not to see if you know how not to fall into the traps of a man/woman but to make sure that you are walking in the call that God has for you for "such a time as this". God will have no idol before Him, and I feel that if we are fulfilling and walking in His will then all other things will come to pass. I am not saying to ignore the opposite sex all together..I am just, again, wondering what are you doing "while you wait".
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Post by Wizdom on Sept 28, 2004 15:37:14 GMT -5
I didn't know this was a pop quiz with a right or wrong answer. Personally, serving the Lord is a daily, ongoing event for me and has nothing to do with whether or not I'm waiting for a man to come along.
You should go back and read your rebuke cause it's offensive. We aren't your children! Look at how you said, I am just, again, wondering what are you doing "while you wait". " If someone already answered you, that's it. And don't assume that because you did not get the answer you had in the back of your mind that only you are the holy one worshiping the Lord.
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Post by Wizdom on Sept 28, 2004 15:49:10 GMT -5
P.S. - I went back and read everyone's reply. You had asked two different question and most people did not respond to your waiting question. They talked about your friend who was on her imagination tip; they talked about Patient's testimony; they talked about your other question. Personally, I did not even respond to the waiting question.
For those who responded, they did mention that they were staying active in church and going to retreats. That to me would include the Lord. I won't answer the question now that I know that you have a right or wrong answer in the back of your mind.
No offense. I'm just not into this rebuking stuff at this point in my life.
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Post by Watchman On The Wall on Sept 28, 2004 17:07:44 GMT -5
I didn't know this was a pop quiz with a right or wrong answer. Personally, serving the Lord is a daily, ongoing event for me and has nothing to do with whether or not I'm waiting for a man to come along. You should go back and read your rebuke cause it's offensive. We aren't your children! Look at how you said, I am just, again, wondering what are you doing "while you wait".
" If someone already answered you, that's it. And don't assume that because you did not get the answer you had in the back of your mind that only you are the holy one worshiping the Lord. God Bless you, sis. I, in no way, meant this as a rebuke, but another way to look at waiting. Nor, did I say that it was a "right or wrong" answer (and I was not implying such). I just wanted to look at "wait" in another way and to discuss it - frankly, for me. The thing about Bulletin Boards (which is why I stopped posting for some time) is that one cannot read (or hear) the tone in which one is speaking and therefore at times, one can read it in a way in which it was not intended. If the word "again" is what made it sound "offensive" or as a "rebuke", then I apologize because that was not my intent. I know that I am not the only holy one worshipping the Lord and I don't believe my post implied that. I simply post to bring about discussion. The reason why I reiterated what I was looking for is to turn the "wait" into something else - yet not excluding what was already mentioned. The reason why I said that it was not full circle yet because the other side of "wait" (which I mentioned in my post) had not yet been answered. I don't see anything wrong with having the opposite sex in your life - again, I don't speak against something that I also believe in. I just wanted to have further discussion and to learn/glean from what the other saints had to offer. Edited: to add the word "not"
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Post by Watchman On The Wall on Sept 28, 2004 17:11:38 GMT -5
P.S. - I went back and read everyone's reply. You had asked two different question and most people did not respond to your waiting question. They talked about your friend who was on her imagination tip; they talked about Patient's testimony; they talked about your other question. Personally, I did not even respond to the waiting question. For those who responded, they did mention that they were staying active in church and going to retreats. That to me would include the Lord. I won't answer the question now that I know that you have a right or wrong answer in the back of your mind. No offense. I'm just not into this rebuking stuff at this point in my life. I am sorry sis, but you have misread me. I do not have a right or wrong answer. When I spoke of "wrong focus", I, honestly, was going back to my friend. I am not going to assume where anyone stands with the Lord, I don't know anyone here personally and therefore I am not able to do that. If they are going on retreats - great! Tell me where they are so I can join you. If they are having a singles bible study - great! Tell me how I can start one on my own. If they received a "rhema" from the Lord for this season in their life - if they are allowed to share it - then please do so because it can encourage others. No right or wrong answers - just trying to continue conversation.
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Post by OverseerCWFJ on Sept 28, 2004 17:46:10 GMT -5
Okay, time to step back and regroup. Wizdom, one thing I find is that sometimes if I wait a while before responding and look again at a situation, I see things differently. I honestly don't believe that Watchmanonthewall meant her comments the way you took them. Let's give no place to negativity.
Back to positive posting!
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LadyJ
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Post by LadyJ on Sept 29, 2004 19:00:18 GMT -5
I agree that we should continue with uplifting posts. Watchman on the Wall, thanks for your topics. They make me think!
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Post by Watchman On The Wall on Sept 30, 2004 9:08:06 GMT -5
I agree that we should continue with uplifting posts. Watchman on the Wall, thanks for your topics. They make me think! Thanks alot, Sis. You really don't know how much I needed that today. Be Blessed!
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Post by TrueWord on Oct 4, 2004 15:12:49 GMT -5
Speaking for myself, my focus is on God but also on other things. I don't focus on God 24/7. I have other interests. I have hobbies and a personal life. In my situation, I attend church regularly, pray regularly, worship regularly and study the bible regularly. Since this is a Christian based board, I thought that went without saying. Sorry for assuming Trust me, though. The Lord gets His #1 respect and focus from me.
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Post by TrueWord on Oct 7, 2004 14:43:38 GMT -5
Good Post, Watchman on the Wall. What does it mean to wait? What are you doing while waiting? To me, to wait means to TRUST in the Lord because the Bible says "wait on the Lord". We can only wait if we trust. [/color] Also, referring to what I am doing while waiting, there are many things: * Attending conferences * Hanging out with friends * Keeping my MIND occupied with the things pertaining to God so that the devil does not get a foothold to minister to me! * Making a conscious effort NOT to be jealous as all my friends continue getting hitched! * Making a true effort to attend my girlfriends showers, etc. although I had said I would not attend another shower or wedding unless it's my own.......it's a MIND thang! * Staying in church and most of all, staying busy. I like this post.[/quote] AS I read what I wrote a few weeks ago, it occurs to me that I did mention the Lord. Shwew! Happy to see that. Watchman on the Wall. What are you doing in your wait?
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Post by Watchman On The Wall on Oct 8, 2004 11:44:16 GMT -5
Watchman on the Wall. What are you doing in your wait? Well, where do I begin. I honestly, did not have marraige on my mind and to be truthful, I still don't to the degree that some feel that I should. Allow me to explain: I mentioned that I have a "friend" who I am seeing, but I didn't set out looking for him (nor am I implying that anyone else is looking for someone). He just came along as I was in the midst of doing other things. Marraige was not on my mind, except when a few friends of mine would talk about it. I think about marraige only when I speak with him and he happens to mention it, yet at the same time, he also understands that I don't have a great desire to be married at this time in my life. Prior to him existing and even since he has been in my life, God has graced and blessed me to do the following. I take no glory in any of this, I leave all of that to My Precious Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ (because He knows, that if left up to me, I probably wouldn't do these things )- As far as ministry is concerned:I have become very active in one of the ministries within my church (Redemption World Outreach Center). It is called Operation GO! and it has several ministries under it: [/b] - this is a ministry in which we bus in the inner - city teens and teach them about life issues, the Word of God, etc. We do this on Friday nights from 6:30 PM - 10:00PM. Esther Ministry - this is a ministry to single moms, women (of all ages) etc. We meet whatever the need is at the same time, help these same women "to know and understand the call of God on their lives, and to know their purpose in life. This is accomplised through discipleship, mentoring programs, bible studies, prison ministries and other programs". We go out visiting these women (followup) on Saturdays and we are usually out between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM. Marketing/Media Team - There are many other ministries listed under Operation GO! (about 7 or 8) and this team handles the "Public Relations" aspect of it. I serve as their Administrator. [/ul] I am also on the Altar Ministry at my church and serve as the Altar Ministry Administrator. I serve as an Armor Bearer. And finally, I am also preparing to receive my "Minister'sCredentials". in my personal life:I enjoy spending time with my friends (though my inner circle is very small/limited). I like to go out to eat, to the movies (or rent a movie) - depending on what is playing and just have conversation. I also love to read, write and listen to worship music. I enjoy watching certain T. V. shows like "America's Next Top Model" and "The Apprentice". I learn a lot from watching those shows!! My devotion/intimate time with the Lord is usally spent "early morning" before I get dressed for work. I also like to stay up late at night to study/pray before bed. I enjoy everything that I do. My passion has always been to minister to teenagers/women so I really look forward to the times of outreach and ministering at the Altar. At the same time, it is important for me to keep a "balanced" life and not go to the extreme in any one area of my life.
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TrueWord
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Post by TrueWord on Oct 9, 2004 4:35:28 GMT -5
You are truly active and that's terrific. The Esther Ministry really sounds fulfilling. Do you have children or were you just drawn to the ministry?
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Post by Watchman On The Wall on Oct 9, 2004 10:12:42 GMT -5
You are truly active and that's terrific. The Esther Ministry really sounds fulfilling. Do you have children or were you just drawn to the ministry? No, I do not have any children. I just recall my own childhood without a father figure, and I look at my sisters and some friends were. I have always had a passion to help teenagers and young women - even prior to me being born - again. So, when I found this church that I am in now and heard about the ministry, I tried to run but I couldn't. It is truly a passion and I seem to always find myself in the midst of it. Prime example: Last night I was really just too tired to go to Teen IMPACT, but for some reason I felt a really strong urge to go. I tried to rationalize with the Spirit and say, "we are showing "The Passion of the Christ", do I really need to be there tonight, the others can handle it"? However, I did not feel the release I was looking for. So I went thinking the whole time "I cannot wait to get into bed!" My friend Nicholas comes up to me and introduces me to a 19 year old young female. I said hello, how are you and continued to do what I was doing - which was nothing! LOL I was really just that tired, I felt that my body had done all it could for the week. So, I went inside the theater to watch the movie. I couldn't sit still so I was going to go out in the foyer to call the Pastor over the Esther Ministry to see how she was doing. (She had surgery a couple of weeks ago and I hadn't had a chance to contact her all week.) So I go out and take a seat, I look up and I see Nicholas and the young girl. I sit with them. Next thing I know (I know it wasn't "me") I am exchanging telephone numbers with this girl. She came there looking for a mentor. She said she is a Christian but has been in and out of church. She has a young daughter and is in the process of obtaining her GED and wants to also become involved with teenagers and "other people like" her. She just "happens" to live in one of the neighborhoods that we already go out to visit. It was funny because after that "interaction", I finally felt released to leave and go home - but guess what? It was already time for EVERYONE to go home!
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Post by LadyJ on Oct 12, 2004 16:55:24 GMT -5
That's a blessing and you are truly sacrificing. The Lord will repay your sacrifices.
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