You honor God’s patience by your kind words, for without Him I couldn’t possibly be any of those things and as with me He will not give up on you fren. I pray you won’t have to suffer through as much stubbornness as I did. I look forward to reading the message when God inspires you to write/send it. Until then, prayers for your situation God fully sees.
“Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. Resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same kinds of suffering are being experienced by your brotherhood throughout the world. And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you. To him be the dominion forever and ever. Amen.”
1 Peter 5:6-11 ESV
Amen Brother. I love your compositions. I’m not great with flattery, but have you ever ministered? I’m not licensed but I did three times, due to our Minister developed eyesight problems so I stood-in for a few weeks. I really enjoyed it and the parishoners did too. My ex girlfriend owned a country Chapel that dated back to mid 1800’s and we tried to get it going again. A newish Church had all the locals attention so it didn’t work out, but we tried for about 2 years. Anyway, you’re a natural, IMO. I loved bringing everyday examples into the sermons. People liked it. I loved it. Now we’re nearing End Times. Some would say it’s begun? Well, I’ll be throwing quite a story your way. It’s a real quandary and I probably can’t solve it but need some advice & glad you’re receptive. God Bless Fren 💕
“And they have defeated him by the blood of the Lamb and by their testimony. And they did not love their lives so much that they were afraid to die.”
Revelation 12:11 NLT
God’s power and our testimony of how that power has manifested in our lives is the best weapon we have against the enemy’s hold. May God increase our courage that we may tell our stories fully.
Prior to covid I was nearly bed ridden from disability, not planning for much of a life left. God has restored my life and my mind, releasing me from the snares of the medical cartel. For such a time as this. Considering He keeps waking me up early to fulfill Jeremiah, who knows whats next hehehehe. I’m not a morning person, but God has other plans and they’ve been beyond awesome to participate in. Atm I feel like God’s anon sniper (in training.) You never know where He might lead. Been hankering to build my own church, funny you should mention ministering.
“Since the day that your fathers came out of the land of Egypt until this day, I have even sent to you all My servants the prophets, daily rising up early and sending them.”
Jeremiah 7:25 NKJV
What a beautiful gift you've laid in my lap!! I am printing those pages and will cherish your Grandfather's words, maybe including some into a future sermon? Where I moved after leaving my ex-galfriend is rural and red, unlike the urban/blue where she lives. It's been a healing time for me. Locally there are a few empty small Chapels I have my eye-on. Being rural though there wouldn't be a large impact so I'm searching other plans. I'd love to start a counseling center for youth trapped in addictions, as I'm also recovered. I feel there would be a larger impact so to speak. Anyway your comment about how our testimony makes a large impact is SO true and in that vein, maybe you could write a small bit of support for Eph612...her Son just went into rehab today. Link to thread below. God Bless you Fren and THANKS AGAIN for your Grandpa's words!! 💕🙏😇
Happy to hear the words impactful as they were to me. May the Truth of God reach all who seek to hear it. “So shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth; It shall not return to Me void, But it shall accomplish what I please, And it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it.”
Isaiah 55:11 NKJV
Powerful forces we engage with, an honor to be welcomed to do so. A blessing to hear your response. Share as the Holy spirit guides freely fren!
From what I’ve seen of church speaking authentic truth, the flock will travel to you. Plant and grow if God see you flow And witness God work wonders with your few fishes and loves. (Matthew 6:33) I know the feeling though, God is surely pressing into a ministry but what kind. We have a large farm with opportunities to build amenities for healing, but what does God want it to be exactly. His plans are so much cooler than our, so I’m willing and waiting and listening for guidance. Trying a door, nope keep moving along. Praying God will leave only the right door open. God bless you too fren. I am blessed to know you.
You honor God’s patience by your kind words, for without Him I couldn’t possibly be any of those things and as with me He will not give up on you fren. I pray you won’t have to suffer through as much stubbornness as I did. I look forward to reading the message when God inspires you to write/send it. Until then, prayers for your situation God fully sees.
“Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. Resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same kinds of suffering are being experienced by your brotherhood throughout the world. And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you. To him be the dominion forever and ever. Amen.” 1 Peter 5:6-11 ESV
Amen Brother. I love your compositions. I’m not great with flattery, but have you ever ministered? I’m not licensed but I did three times, due to our Minister developed eyesight problems so I stood-in for a few weeks. I really enjoyed it and the parishoners did too. My ex girlfriend owned a country Chapel that dated back to mid 1800’s and we tried to get it going again. A newish Church had all the locals attention so it didn’t work out, but we tried for about 2 years. Anyway, you’re a natural, IMO. I loved bringing everyday examples into the sermons. People liked it. I loved it. Now we’re nearing End Times. Some would say it’s begun? Well, I’ll be throwing quite a story your way. It’s a real quandary and I probably can’t solve it but need some advice & glad you’re receptive. God Bless Fren 💕
I have taught Sunday school a few times as a fill in, but only to children. I was terrified. Thankfully crafts are a wonderful distraction.
“In the same way, when you obey me you should say, ‘We are unworthy servants who have simply done our duty.’” Luke 17:10 NLT
I think you might find this a blessing. My Great Grandpa was a minister and I didn’t know until my grandma died a few years ago. I was looking into his notes and sermons recently for the first time and found this gem a few weeks ago, from 1922. I think it might bless you to read it as well: Page1: https://files.catbox.moe/riabwc.jpeg Page2: https://files.catbox.moe/5h2j7d.jpeg Page3: https://files.catbox.moe/h9vpnc.jpeg Page4: https://files.catbox.moe/5h6j1n.jpeg If only I had the rest...
“And they have defeated him by the blood of the Lamb and by their testimony. And they did not love their lives so much that they were afraid to die.” Revelation 12:11 NLT
God’s power and our testimony of how that power has manifested in our lives is the best weapon we have against the enemy’s hold. May God increase our courage that we may tell our stories fully.
Prior to covid I was nearly bed ridden from disability, not planning for much of a life left. God has restored my life and my mind, releasing me from the snares of the medical cartel. For such a time as this. Considering He keeps waking me up early to fulfill Jeremiah, who knows whats next hehehehe. I’m not a morning person, but God has other plans and they’ve been beyond awesome to participate in. Atm I feel like God’s anon sniper (in training.) You never know where He might lead. Been hankering to build my own church, funny you should mention ministering.
“Since the day that your fathers came out of the land of Egypt until this day, I have even sent to you all My servants the prophets, daily rising up early and sending them.” Jeremiah 7:25 NKJV
What a beautiful gift you've laid in my lap!! I am printing those pages and will cherish your Grandfather's words, maybe including some into a future sermon? Where I moved after leaving my ex-galfriend is rural and red, unlike the urban/blue where she lives. It's been a healing time for me. Locally there are a few empty small Chapels I have my eye-on. Being rural though there wouldn't be a large impact so I'm searching other plans. I'd love to start a counseling center for youth trapped in addictions, as I'm also recovered. I feel there would be a larger impact so to speak. Anyway your comment about how our testimony makes a large impact is SO true and in that vein, maybe you could write a small bit of support for Eph612...her Son just went into rehab today. Link to thread below. God Bless you Fren and THANKS AGAIN for your Grandpa's words!! 💕🙏😇
Happy to hear the words impactful as they were to me. May the Truth of God reach all who seek to hear it. “So shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth; It shall not return to Me void, But it shall accomplish what I please, And it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it.” Isaiah 55:11 NKJV Powerful forces we engage with, an honor to be welcomed to do so. A blessing to hear your response. Share as the Holy spirit guides freely fren!
From what I’ve seen of church speaking authentic truth, the flock will travel to you. Plant and grow if God see you flow And witness God work wonders with your few fishes and loves. (Matthew 6:33) I know the feeling though, God is surely pressing into a ministry but what kind. We have a large farm with opportunities to build amenities for healing, but what does God want it to be exactly. His plans are so much cooler than our, so I’m willing and waiting and listening for guidance. Trying a door, nope keep moving along. Praying God will leave only the right door open. God bless you too fren. I am blessed to know you.
I will go look for the comment you mention.