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July 21, 2015 at 12:14 pm #142595xShezawolfxParticipant
Roxxy im sorry I should of belived you I had to find out the hard way
July 21, 2015 at 2:53 pm #142596Sam_HawkeParticipantAmen.
July 21, 2015 at 4:20 pm #142597FoxyRoxxyParticipantI HAD VERY STRONG LIBERATION
done on me last nightits like a new day a new life
I did not know who much we see so
differently when we are touched by the hand of GODhe reveals so much heals and lets you know why
So much people don't know or understand or have there own way of thinking whats right or whats wrong
I know I done some of this thing and I think a lot have to
one of the first steps is to
Understand that a walk with GOD is not the same as religion.
Religion is a form of a system to control others human controlling power
it is used to gain control ..A walk with GOD
it is something only between you and him
God is a Gentleman he will not force you to
do any think you do not want to do willing of your own free willthis is why he gave us free will
1st you mustsay the salvation prayer
then you most confess your sins to god
this will set you freemust forgive people that hurt you and you hurt them to.
Take Jesus as your Lord
the Prayer:
Father, I know that I have broken your laws and my sins have separated me from you. I am truly sorry, and now I want to turn away from my past sinful life toward you. Please forgive me, and help me avoid sinning again. I believe that your son, Jesus Christ died for my sins, was resurrected from the dead, is alive, and hears my prayer. I invite Jesus to become the Lord of my life, to rule and reign in my heart from this day forward. Please send your Holy Spirit to help me obey You, and to do Your will for the rest of my life. In Jesus' name I pray, Amen.”with this you will find peace ..
there is so much more but this is the start of a walk with GOD
It will not be easy ..I myself have had a hard road people will hate you call you names
If they did it to him they will do it to you
but by now you will know the truth and
No weapon that is formed against you will prosper;
And every tongue that accuses you in judgment you will condemn
July 22, 2015 at 2:38 pm #142598FoxyRoxxyParticipantJust as they say
All my black keys have made the most beautiful song of my life..
I thank my father for getting me out all this black times ..Know I can hear his beautiful songs …
July 22, 2015 at 3:02 pm #142599xShezawolfxParticipantDealing with difficult people not only tests our faith in God, but it also puts our witness on display. One biblical figure who responded well to difficult people was David, who triumphed over many offensive characters to become king of Israel.
When he was only a teenager, David encountered one of the most intimidating types of difficult people—the bully. Bullies can be found in the workplace, at home, and in schools, and they usually frighten us with their physical strength, authority, or some other advantage.
Goliath was a giant Philistine warrior who had terrorized the entire Israelite army with his size and his skill as a fighter. No one dared to meet this bully in combat, until David showed up.
Before facing Goliath, David had to deal with a critic, his own brother Eliab, who said:
“I know how conceited you are and how wicked your heart is; you came down only to watch the battle.” (1 Samuel 17:28, NIV)
David ignored this critic because what Eliab said was a lie. That's a good lesson for us. Turning his attention back to Goliath, David saw through the giant's taunts. Even as a young shepherd, David understood what it meant to be a servant of God:
“All those here will know that it is not by sword or spear that the Lord saves; for the battle is the Lord's, and he will give all of you into our hands.” (1 Samuel 17:47, NIV).
While we should not respond to bullies by hitting them in the head with a rock, we should remember that our strength is not in ourselves, but in the God who loves us. This can give us confidence to endure when our own resources are low.
Dealing with Difficult People: Time to Flee
Fighting a bully is not always the right course of action. Later, King Saul turned into a bully and chased David throughout the country, because Saul was jealous of him.
David chose to flee. Saul was the rightfully appointed king, and David would not battle him. He told Saul:
“And may the Lord avenge the wrongs you have done to me, but my hand will not touch you. As the old saying goes, 'From evildoers come evil deeds, so my hand will not touch you.' “(1 Samuel 24:12-13, NIV)
At times we must flee from a bully in the workplace, on the street, or in an abusive relationship. This is not cowardice. It's wise to retreat when we are unable to protect ourselves. Trusting God to exact justice takes great faith, which David had. He knew when to act himself, and when to flee and turn the matter over to the Lord.
Dealing with Difficult People: Coping with the Angry
Later in David's life, the Amalekites had attacked the village of Ziklag, carrying off the wives and children of David's army. Scripture says David and his men wept until they had no strength left.
Understandably the men were angry, but instead of being mad at the Amalekites, they blamed David:
“David was greatly distressed because the men were talking of stoning him; each was bitter in spirit because of his sons and daughters.” (1 Samuel 30:6, NIV)
Often people take their anger out on us. Sometimes we deserve it, in which case an apology is needed, but usually the difficult person is frustrated in general and we are the handiest target. Striking back is not the solution:
“But David strengthened himself in the LORD his God.” (1 Samuel 30:6, NASB)
Turning to God when we're attacked by an angry person gives us understanding, patience, and most of all, courage. Some suggest taking a deep breath or counting to ten, but the real answer is saying a quick prayer. David asked God what to do, was told to pursue the kidnappers, and he and his men rescued their families.
Dealing with angry people tests our witness. People are watching. We can lose our temper as well, or we can respond calmly and with love. David succeeded because he turned to the One stronger and wiser than himself. We can learn from his example.
Dealing with Difficult People: Looking in the Mirror
The most difficult person each of us has to deal with is our self. If we are honest enough to admit it, we cause ourselves more trouble than others do.
David was no different. He committed adultery with Bathsheba, then had her husband Uriah killed. When confronted with his crimes by Nathan the prophet, David admitted:
“I have sinned against the Lord.” (2 Samuel 12:13, NIV)
At times we need the help of a pastor or godly friend to help us see our situation clearly. In other cases, when we humbly ask God to show us the reason for our misery, he gently directs us to look in the mirror.
Then we need to do what David did: confess our sin to God and repent, knowing he always forgives and takes us back.
David had many faults, but he was the only person in the Bible God called “a man after my own heart.” (Acts 13:22, NIV) Why? Because David depended completely on God to direct his life, including dealing with difficult people.
We can't control difficult people and we can't change them, but with God's guidance we can understand them better and find a way to cope with them.
July 22, 2015 at 5:19 pm #142600BrandybeeParticipantWise Words Amen.
July 25, 2015 at 3:46 pm #142601FoxyRoxxyParticipantJuly 25, 2015 at 4:15 pm #142602FoxyRoxxyParticipantThat is Lovely
xShezawolfx
I like what you say it has so much information
I like how you research.
July 25, 2015 at 4:31 pm #142603FoxyRoxxyParticipantI just want to add my thought on this we might get hurt bully but one thing we all have to do is
FORGIVE
it Can be them . It might be us that need to be forgiven . It might be even our self that need
to forgiven our selfI been studying on forgiveness just this morning the word is so easy and simple to say but its more to it when you get so into it
if we don't do this we hold in a lot and never will be free , we will be always be holding on to hurt and pain holding on to feelings & Emotions
I myself had been holding on to a lot but but I think its best to forgive and be forgiven after letting go of what ever we maybe be holding on
a big wight lifts and we can start over …will post more on this
Life can be so beautiful we all just need to let God in and let him take over .I leave my life my daughter life and my spiritual husband in the palm Of GOD
handsMatthew 6:14,15 “For if you forgive men when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.
Matthew 18:21, 22 Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother when he sins against me? Up to seven times?” Jesus answered, “I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times. (Followed by the parable of the ungrateful servant)…….35 “This is how my heavenly Father will treat each of you unless you forgive your brother from your heart.”
Mark 11:25 And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive him, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins.”
Luke 6:37 “Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven.
Luke 17:3, 4 So watch yourselves. “If your brother sins, rebuke him, and if he repents, forgive him. If he sins against you seven times in a day, and seven times comes back to you and says, 'I repent,' forgive him.”
Ephesians 4:32 Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.
July 27, 2015 at 3:50 pm #142604FoxyRoxxyParticipantJuly 29, 2015 at 9:20 pm #142605FoxyRoxxyParticipantAugust 2, 2015 at 11:15 pm #142606FoxyRoxxyParticipantAugust 4, 2015 at 10:12 pm #142607FoxyRoxxyParticipantAugust 5, 2015 at 2:24 am #142609FoxyRoxxyParticipantI am no Angel and I am no devil
I am some where in the middle
I do love my GOD and I do pray
some of you might call it mediated
it gives me peace in this mad world
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