I just wanted to say - I love reading your posts, they are so wonderful to read - even when they are harsh and to the point, as they are always backed up by a Christian belief and make alot of sense.

Today there were a few I read that I said - Wow - well said...and I just wanted to say to you - Well said! Your posts always get my mind thinking.

Ditto here. I agree with Dorry!

In His arms.

Hi Dorry. Thanks. It's always nice to hear that the Lord has used something that's been said once in while, and it's especially timely as I've been becoming more and more convinced that the "Christian" message isn't wanted on MB much anymore. I am reminded of Abraham's plea...."what if only ten can be found there?" and how few seem to advocate for obedience to God as the FIRST priority and the FIRST step in healing and recovery from devastating sin.

I have no doubt that many do not like the simple command of Christ, [color:"red"]"If you love me, you will obey what I command. And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Counselor to be with you forever - the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be in you. I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you.[/color] (John 14:15-18) and [color:"red"]"Whoever has my commands and obeys them, he is the one wo loves me. He who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I too will love him and show myself to him."[/color] (John 14:21)

Anything I can say or offer directly to you that might touch on issues you may be dealing with in your marriage?

God bless.

Foreverhers...

Please read the post to Dorry in my thread titled, "Dorry my sister in Christ, a thank you and a praise God" to see how He used you in my life...I feel so blessed and am so grateful for you...please keep posting, I know that God sees you as one of His most valuable foot soldiers...

Blessings,

Mrs. Wondering

Same here, Foreverhers, I consider it a blessing to know you. I have an archive of outstanding Foreverhers posts that I refer to from time to time. I have learned so much from your posts and very much appreciate your presence here. We are very lucky to have you. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Mortarman, The Wonderings, MelodyLane - Well, shucks. Now I'm embarrassed. Please understand that my "motivation" for posting is NOT to be told how "appreciated" I am (I try to stand on Scripture even if some don't like it, or me for stating it). Certainly we all like to know that we've helped someone else from time to time (that's part of our human nature, so I say "thank you" for your comments), but my "motivation" is to fulfill an explanation and command of God, especially on the days when I just want to say "enough is enough" and leave MB. That explanation and command is simply this:

"Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God." (2Cor 1:3-4 NIV) (emphasis added)

The comfort and compassion comes from God. After we are "taught" in our own situtation, the indwelling Holy Spirit enables us to be "used" for, and by, God to make that same comfort and compassion (that is from God, not FH) available to others in THEIR time of need. To "stand" as God's witness for marriage, love, hope, forgiveness...for God's intention for marriage...to love in Agape Love style no matter how shattered everything may seem at the time.

It can all be boiled down to a "choice" that we all make all the time....obedience to God or sin. The "choice" is always ours because God will not "force" the obedience that He desires. But it SHOULD be the response we CHOOSE because of our love FOR Him.

God bless.

I have to agree with everyone else. Your posts are great, even when they are hard to read.

I printed out those pamphlets you sent me, and read them. They were inspiring. I gave them to my H. Since he isn't living with me, I don't know if he read them or not, but I pray that he does and that God can speak to him through them. God bless <><

It seems I've missed this thread last week.

ForeverHers, I also agree with the others. You’ve been of much help & insight to me many times in the past and I still enjoy reading (and learning) from your posts. So, I just want to use this as an opportunity to say “Thank you”. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Blessings,
Suzet

I think he's a blow-hard and his posts are all flimsy rubbish !

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I thank Almighty God for you FH. And so do others.

Bob Pure, you KNOW you aren't supposed to start on those "pints" until I get to England to share them with you! And "I have to drink them before they get stale" is no excuse!!! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Hi, FH.

I agree that many here do not want to hear the Christian message. I reserve it sometimes so as not to "cast my pearls before swine." Not to say that those I post to are swine, but that they won't appreciate it or will scoff it. Just using that scripture to back up that thought.

There are still those to whom God will speak here. There are still some who won't listen. But good for you for still speaking it.

~ZP