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Topic: RE: I am so happy to find this board
Yep, what Mary said, we love new folks here and you won't find a better bunch anywhere! Welcome aboard.
Topic: RE: I am so happy to find this board
Hi, Monica.
Mind? Are you kidding? We welcome you with open arms! While there may not be a lot of traffic here (post wise), if you ever need prayer, etc., this is the place to post. We have some great prayer warriors. Everyone is very kind and helpful. I look forward to hearing more from you.
Blessings,
Mary
Mind? Are you kidding? We welcome you with open arms! While there may not be a lot of traffic here (post wise), if you ever need prayer, etc., this is the place to post. We have some great prayer warriors. Everyone is very kind and helpful. I look forward to hearing more from you.
Blessings,
Mary
"Don't tell God how big your storm is; tell your storm how BIG your God is!"
ObesityHelp Support Group Leader and Support Group Coach
ObesityHelp Support Group Leader and Support Group Coach
Topic: I am so happy to find this board
Hello everyone! I am so very happy to have found this board. I am pre-op still (should have a surgery date soon for August I hope) and I have been looking for a Christian community on OH.
I hope you all don't mind another poster!
God's blessings for each of you.
In Christ,
Monica
I hope you all don't mind another poster!
God's blessings for each of you.
In Christ,
Monica
"All things are difficult before they are easy."
- Dr. Thomas Fuller
“Be the change you want to see in the world.? ~ Mahatma Gandhi
- Dr. Thomas Fuller
Topic: RE: I so need to share this with you
Trish, I am so sorry that you are going through this. It really is not easy. I have found though in the last 2 days that as long as I look to God and ask Him how to deal with the issue I find the right path. The emotions that go along with it I have had to give to Him also because the emotions is what casues me to react in a way that is not pleasing to God. God has shown me that no matter what happens He loves me and My mom more than any human being ever could, so my love for her may not be enough but God's love for her is. I have also, with God's help have had to give up trying to make her see my point of view and allowing God to take cover. This too shall pas, Trish and you will only become closer to Him for it. Praying for you and God Bless you for sharing something so painfull.
In Christ
Karyn
Topic: Life Plan Devotion #125 [Prosperity]
Hi, Everyone.
I'm back with all 10 fingers able to type once again! lol Some days are just adventuresome. :)
While I'm not part of the Prosperity Gospel movement, I do know that God blesses His people, who follow His Word and His ways. Today's promise is about prosperity. As always, I love hearing from you.
Life Plan Devotion #125 [Prosperity]
Psalm 35:27 "Let those who favor my righteous cause and have pleasure in my uprightness shout for joy and be glad and say continually, 'Let the Lord be magnified, Who takes pleasure in the prosperity of His servant'" (Amplified).
If you have ever doubted whether or not God cares about your cir****tances, whatever they may be, I urge you to memorize this verse. Psalm 35:27 is a wonderful promise, and it assures God's "servant" that if he/she goes "all out" for Him, He will give him/her reason to celebrate!
Something has happened, in Psalm 35:27, between the "my part" and the celebration, and that's "God's part." However, "God's part" is hinted at in the very words of the celebrant, who shouts for joy, is glad, and says over and over and over again, "Let the Lord be magnified, Who takes pleasure in the prosperity of His servant."
Clearly, God caused "His servant" to prosper, and it was so huge that His servant responded with a vocal praise of the God who gets pleasure when he prospers. When God is "magnified," He is raised up, lifted up, exalted. It is the ultimate form of praise!
Let's look at how some other versions state the last part of Psalm 35:27, that which God's servant "says continually":
--"The LORD be exalted, who delights in the well-being of his servant" (NIV)
--"GOD is great--everything works together for good for his servant" (The Message)
--"Great is the LORD, who delights in blessing his servant with peace!" (NLT)
--"Great is the LORD, who delights in the welfare of his servant!" (ESV)
--"The LORD is wonderful! God is glad when all goes well for his servant" (CEV)
--"May the Lord be honored. He is pleased when everything goes well with the one who serves him" (NIRV)
The Hebrew word for "prosperity" in Psalm 35:27 is shâlôm (shaw-lomé ). Follow carefully the definitions and synonyms for prosperity/shalom: "safe, welfare, i.e. well, happy; welfare, i.e. health, prosperity, peace:--x do, familiar, x fare, favour, + friend, x great, (good) health, (x perfect, such as be at) peace (-able, -ably), prosper (-ity, -ous), rest, safe (-ty), salute, welfare, (x all is, be) well, x wholly."
How would you define "prosperity," for your current situation? If you were experiencing some sort of danger, "prosperity" for you would be safety. If you were ill, "prosperity" would be health. If you were experiencing financial hardship, "prosperity" for you would be...well, prosperity in the traditional sense (i.e., money). If you were experiencing emotional distress, "prosperity" for you would be peace. I could go on for quite a while, but you get the picture.
God desires that nothing be missing, nothing be broken in your life. If you will partner with Him, and do your part (delight in His righteousness, seeking it first), God is faithful to do His part (cause you to prosper, however and wherever you need prosperity). He delights in doing that, He takes pleasure in it, He is honored by your prosperity. Blessing "your socks off" blesses Him.
What this has to do with weight loss: Take stock of your current weight-loss journey. Is it "prosperous" right now? If there is an area that is lacking, take it to the Lord. Ask Him to show you where you may not be doing your part. He will give you wisdom in how to proceed. As you live for Him and are obedient to the direction He gives you, He is magnified, and you'll be shouting for joy, for the victory in your weight-loss journey.
Confession:
I seek God's righteousness, and God causes me to prosper. He is magnified, and I am blessed. He is delighted, and I am whole.
Blessings,
Mary
I'm back with all 10 fingers able to type once again! lol Some days are just adventuresome. :)
While I'm not part of the Prosperity Gospel movement, I do know that God blesses His people, who follow His Word and His ways. Today's promise is about prosperity. As always, I love hearing from you.
Life Plan Devotion #125 [Prosperity]
Psalm 35:27 "Let those who favor my righteous cause and have pleasure in my uprightness shout for joy and be glad and say continually, 'Let the Lord be magnified, Who takes pleasure in the prosperity of His servant'" (Amplified).
If you have ever doubted whether or not God cares about your cir****tances, whatever they may be, I urge you to memorize this verse. Psalm 35:27 is a wonderful promise, and it assures God's "servant" that if he/she goes "all out" for Him, He will give him/her reason to celebrate!
Something has happened, in Psalm 35:27, between the "my part" and the celebration, and that's "God's part." However, "God's part" is hinted at in the very words of the celebrant, who shouts for joy, is glad, and says over and over and over again, "Let the Lord be magnified, Who takes pleasure in the prosperity of His servant."
Clearly, God caused "His servant" to prosper, and it was so huge that His servant responded with a vocal praise of the God who gets pleasure when he prospers. When God is "magnified," He is raised up, lifted up, exalted. It is the ultimate form of praise!
Let's look at how some other versions state the last part of Psalm 35:27, that which God's servant "says continually":
--"The LORD be exalted, who delights in the well-being of his servant" (NIV)
--"GOD is great--everything works together for good for his servant" (The Message)
--"Great is the LORD, who delights in blessing his servant with peace!" (NLT)
--"Great is the LORD, who delights in the welfare of his servant!" (ESV)
--"The LORD is wonderful! God is glad when all goes well for his servant" (CEV)
--"May the Lord be honored. He is pleased when everything goes well with the one who serves him" (NIRV)
The Hebrew word for "prosperity" in Psalm 35:27 is shâlôm (shaw-lomé ). Follow carefully the definitions and synonyms for prosperity/shalom: "safe, welfare, i.e. well, happy; welfare, i.e. health, prosperity, peace:--x do, familiar, x fare, favour, + friend, x great, (good) health, (x perfect, such as be at) peace (-able, -ably), prosper (-ity, -ous), rest, safe (-ty), salute, welfare, (x all is, be) well, x wholly."
How would you define "prosperity," for your current situation? If you were experiencing some sort of danger, "prosperity" for you would be safety. If you were ill, "prosperity" would be health. If you were experiencing financial hardship, "prosperity" for you would be...well, prosperity in the traditional sense (i.e., money). If you were experiencing emotional distress, "prosperity" for you would be peace. I could go on for quite a while, but you get the picture.
God desires that nothing be missing, nothing be broken in your life. If you will partner with Him, and do your part (delight in His righteousness, seeking it first), God is faithful to do His part (cause you to prosper, however and wherever you need prosperity). He delights in doing that, He takes pleasure in it, He is honored by your prosperity. Blessing "your socks off" blesses Him.
What this has to do with weight loss: Take stock of your current weight-loss journey. Is it "prosperous" right now? If there is an area that is lacking, take it to the Lord. Ask Him to show you where you may not be doing your part. He will give you wisdom in how to proceed. As you live for Him and are obedient to the direction He gives you, He is magnified, and you'll be shouting for joy, for the victory in your weight-loss journey.
Confession:
I seek God's righteousness, and God causes me to prosper. He is magnified, and I am blessed. He is delighted, and I am whole.
Blessings,
Mary
"Don't tell God how big your storm is; tell your storm how BIG your God is!"
ObesityHelp Support Group Leader and Support Group Coach
ObesityHelp Support Group Leader and Support Group Coach
Topic: RE: I so need to share this with you
Thank you for sharing that. My mother and I are estranged right now. She is 82 years old and has buried both of my brothers in the past three years, and out of bitterness, she cut me off and has told me to never darken her doorstep again. My sadness is deep, because I have spent my entire life not accepting that Mom is mentally ill and incapable of giving me the love that I have craved and needed from day one.
Yet, I forget that Abba Father has love abundant and overflowing.
Thanks,
Trish
Yet, I forget that Abba Father has love abundant and overflowing.
Thanks,
Trish
Seek always to do some good, somewhere. Every man has to seek in his own way to realize his true worth. You must give some time to your fellow man. For remember, you don't live in a world all your own. Your brothers are here too.
Albert Schweitzer
Albert Schweitzer
Topic: RE: I so need to share this with you
God is so good and I thank you for all the inspiration you give me straight from God's mind to your mouth to my ears. I thank God for that. I also love "Praise The Lord". I thank you for this because that song will be in my head all night until tomorrow.
In Christ
Karyn
In Christ
Karyn
Topic: RE: Life Plan Devotion #124 [Strength & Courage
Thanks, my friend. All is well. With the Lord, I will be strong and very courageous. :)
Blessings,
Mary
Blessings,
Mary
"Don't tell God how big your storm is; tell your storm how BIG your God is!"
ObesityHelp Support Group Leader and Support Group Coach
ObesityHelp Support Group Leader and Support Group Coach
Topic: RE: Life Plan Devotion #124 [Strength & Courage
Hi Mary,
I hope that all is well with your heart. My prayers are with you. Have courage and be strong. =)
Take care,
Vickie
I hope that all is well with your heart. My prayers are with you. Have courage and be strong. =)
Take care,
Vickie
Topic: RE: I so need to share this with you
Hi, Karyn.
That's one of my favorite stories in the Bible. The jailer was trembling because, first of all, he'd felt tremendous fear--if a prisoner escaped on your watch, you forfeited your life!--and because Paul & Silas did not escape when they had the opportunity to do so, the jailer was under extreme conviction of the Holy Spirit. No doubt he had heard their praise songs and felt the earth quaking. He had heard, felt, and seen the power of praise.
Here's a song I hope you'll enjoy. :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNYw_lWwwA8
Keep on praising. God is moving in the cir****tance with your mom.
Blessings,
Mary
That's one of my favorite stories in the Bible. The jailer was trembling because, first of all, he'd felt tremendous fear--if a prisoner escaped on your watch, you forfeited your life!--and because Paul & Silas did not escape when they had the opportunity to do so, the jailer was under extreme conviction of the Holy Spirit. No doubt he had heard their praise songs and felt the earth quaking. He had heard, felt, and seen the power of praise.
Here's a song I hope you'll enjoy. :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNYw_lWwwA8
Keep on praising. God is moving in the cir****tance with your mom.
Blessings,
Mary
"Don't tell God how big your storm is; tell your storm how BIG your God is!"
ObesityHelp Support Group Leader and Support Group Coach
ObesityHelp Support Group Leader and Support Group Coach
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