Transformation

[pureinheart]

About a month ago I had an encounter with the dark side in which I knew I was literally holding on to dear life. It's too hard to communicate the specifics at this point in time, although these are the results.

 

It caused me to re-think the way I was actually doing business and conducting my life, meaning how I was spending my time left on this earth.

 

I was literally addicted to the news and politics and would turn on the news at the point of waking. Since this incident I have not watched the news at all. Thinking deep down I was fighting for God with this addiction, when in fact soulish desires were in operation.

 

God did not want me to do this. What He really wanted me to do was spend more time with my grandkids and take them to church. I did- my 4 year old little granddaughter didn't want to be in the preschool church, but wanted to be in the "big church" with me...during worship she raised her little arms to the Lord...wow, I about lost it watching that.

 

My neighbor next door has cancer. Within two weeks of chemo she lost all of her hair and you can see the toll that's being taken on her physical body (if any of you are led to pray for her it would be much appreciated). In the past I would have run from her and avoided her due to fear- I ran to her.

 

God is doing other things that I just can't believe- changes in me.

 

I've always played God, doing "His" work, burning myself out to the points of severe physical infirmity...funny, it was all "me" and not God most of the time. Thinking the mindset was that "I" could change the world. There was a lot of guilt concerning the direction I allowed my life to take, so the world, my past are now Gods problem.

 

I will still debate and talk in the Political section because I love the people there. I will still heal from a very broken past when God initiates it, but no more penance and no more beating myself up for a world I have no control over.

 

Anyway, here's the link from one of our members in the Wicca thread that is so simple and to the point that it's almost hard to understand ...lol

 

 

Please share what you think about this video and the direction you believe the church should go in, the direction you think you should go in... your struggles with direction...priddy much whatever you want to share:)

Edited May 10, 2013 by pureinheart

[TheFinalWord]

About a month ago I had an encounter with the dark side in which I knew I was literally holding on to dear life. It's too hard to communicate the specifics at this point in time, although these are the results.

 

It caused me to re-think the way I was actually doing business and conducting my life, meaning how I was spending my time left on this earth.

 

I was literally addicted to the news and politics and would turn on the news at the point of waking. Since this incident I have not watched the news at all. Thinking deep down I was fighting for God with this addiction, when in fact soulish desires were in operation.

 

God did not want me to do this. What He really wanted me to do was spend more time with my grandkids and take them to church. I did- my 4 year old little granddaughter didn't want to be in the preschool church, but wanted to be in the "big church" with me...during worship she raised her little arms to the Lord...wow, I about lost it watching that.

 

My neighbor next door has cancer. Within two weeks of chemo she lost all of her hair and you can see the toll that's being taken on her physical body (if any of you are led to pray for her it would be much appreciated). In the past I would have run from her and avoided her due to fear- I ran to her.

 

God is doing other things that I just can't believe- changes in me.

 

I've always played God, doing "His" work, burning myself out to the points of severe physical infirmity...funny, it was all "me" and not God most of the time. Thinking the mindset was that "I" could change the world. There was a lot of guilt concerning the direction I allowed my life to take, so the world, my past are now Gods problem.

 

I will still debate and talk in the Political section because I love the people there. I will still heal from a very broken past when God initiates it, but no more penance and no more beating myself up for a world I have no control over.

 

Anyway, here's the link from one of our members in the Wicca thread that is so simple and to the point that it's almost hard to understand ...lol

 

 

Please share what you think about this video and the direction you believe the church should go in, the direction you think you should go in... your struggles with direction...priddy much whatever you want to share:)

 

Very awesome PIH. I'm proud of you. You are growing, growing, growing.

 

Pastor Bob is the man. He is very active in local homeless ministry and he makes many good points about focusing on what really matters: showing a hurting world the love of Jesus Christ. I also like how he said that we often do a lot of things that God never asked us too...yikes, that's convicting. It is very easy to become works-based. My personal weakness is I am a workaholic lol I need to reflect, and stop. My personal goal is to implement a Sabbath Day of rest "the Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath" to prevent work from becoming an idol

 

Thanks for posting this thread!!!

[Eve]

Oh wow, thanks for this. I loved the Pastor Bob clip. I may watch more of him..

 

My current struggle is working out whether I can or actually should omit secular life altogether from my working life. I am praying about it as I formulate a plan for a new business you see.

 

Thanks again for this thread.

 

Take care,

Eve x

[pureinheart]

Very awesome PIH. I'm proud of you. You are growing, growing, growing.

 

Pastor Bob is the man. He is very active in local homeless ministry and he makes many good points about focusing on what really matters: showing a hurting world the love of Jesus Christ. I also like how he said that we often do a lot of things that God never asked us too...yikes, that's convicting. It is very easy to become works-based. My personal weakness is I am a workaholic lol I need to reflect, and stop. My personal goal is to implement a Sabbath Day of rest "the Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath" to prevent work from becoming an idol

 

Thanks for posting this thread!!!

 

Thank you TFW:D

 

This clip caused confirmation and everything began to flash before my eyes...it was crazy! *raising hand* workalohic here too! You know, I think there are a lot of us out there like that and the words from this Pastor seem to make sense of us not having to work so hard and he makes it easy for people like us to understand that "it's ok", just chill and let God be God.

 

My granddaughter blew my mind- this little girl (homechick) is very strong willed, knows what she wants, confident, and submits to NOTHING she doesn't want to...she is the shot caller. To see her praise and submit to God ...well, if there were any doubts about God ever in the past concerning God being in control, they are GONE now. FTR, I didn't tell her to do this either. Dude- I'm still tripping.

 

Hey FW- we got your back in prayer love- you are loved dearly:love::love:

[pureinheart]

Oh wow, thanks for this. I loved the Pastor Bob clip. I may watch more of him..

 

My current struggle is working out whether I can or actually should omit secular life altogether from my working life. I am praying about it as I formulate a plan for a new business you see.

 

Thanks again for this thread.

 

Take care,

Eve x

 

Hey Eve, I feel ya. you mentioned awhile back about retiring ...I'm almost sure that was you...I felt such a peace when reading that, and felt happy for you.

 

I was forced into early retirement, and now know it truly was God, also this had been told to me by some very strong Christians that this was about to take place.

 

In my case, the secular working environment was beating the hell out of me both physically and mentally.

 

My daughter is transitioning into her own business and it's working- my son is on the brink (starting point) of his own business and it will work.

 

I am in some deep prayer for your business and that every step you take will be orchastrated by God, and for the outpouring of His Spirit concerning this endeavour...Eve, God is doing something concerning this as I don't normally go quite this deep in the Spirit...wow...thank you...what He is doing is truly powerful concerning you- everything you touch is blessed.

 

God Bless You Love and oh boy are you LOVED!

[Eve]

Hey Eve, I feel ya. you mentioned awhile back about retiring ...I'm almost sure that was you...I felt such a peace when reading that, and felt happy for you.

 

I was forced into early retirement, and now know it truly was God, also this had been told to me by some very strong Christians that this was about to take place.

 

In my case, the secular working environment was beating the hell out of me both physically and mentally.

 

My daughter is transitioning into her own business and it's working- my son is on the brink (starting point) of his own business and it will work.

 

I am in some deep prayer for your business and that every step you take will be orchastrated by God, and for the outpouring of His Spirit concerning this endeavour...Eve, God is doing something concerning this as I don't normally go quite this deep in the Spirit...wow...thank you...what He is doing is truly powerful concerning you- everything you touch is blessed.

 

God Bless You Love and oh boy are you LOVED!

 

Thanks! Really, thank you! For me it was the politics of working in a secular environment. To do my job properly I would often be working till 10pm and later and still be catching up on weekends. My success rate was HIGH but only because God is so strongly on my side. Nothing got past me.

 

I want to focus now on creating a space for Christians and their families to replenish themselves and simply enjoy life. My master plan can incorporate secular life but I am not sure I want to do that anymore. Still, it would provide work for others which is needed in this climate, so I am praying about it and shall begin my business plan shortly. I will have to look into the legalities around making part of the business have charitable status so that those on low incomes will be able to access the services.

 

.. Exciting stuff.

 

My other transformation is that I have to have an operation very soon - a hysterectomy. I am ok about this now, mainly due to my sister having her baby girl. I am unwell but I am glad that I understand why I was so constipated and all the other weird things that noone picked up on - least of all myself.

 

The other change is that I feel that a new door has opened within me. I had kind of accepted that part of me would remain closed due to past experiences. I suppose in surviving sometimes the defences employed stay fixed in place, even though much recovery has taken place. However this is starting to change. I am wondering if it is because my parental role has shifted because the children are all very capable now and so I have more time to do what I want? I have been unusually dedicated to my children because of not having similar security. H and I are very close but we have got even closer lately too. I think this is due to my being unwell though. He has not seen me unwell before. Man, I haven't seen me unwell before, lol.

 

So thank you for your felt prayers. I will keep your son, daughter and neighbour in mine. Candles burn all day and night in my home under scented oil as my heart turns to Our Lord in prayer.

 

I think God is opening the connection wide open which we have to each other in Christ right now. That is the shift I feel going down.

 

 

Take care,

Eve x

[pie2]

Anyway, here's the link from one of our members in the Wicca thread that is so simple and to the point that it's almost hard to understand ...lol

 

 

 

Great thread, pih! And great video .

 

Definitely agree with Pastor Bob about not focusing on Satan. Being critical of others is so easy...keeping our eyes on Christ is actually the challenging part.

 

I don't exactly feel pulled in any new direction right now, but just want keep trying to stay on the 'straight and narrow', lol. Though spring time does have a very fresh, alive feel...so it's hard not to get excited about life, do some "spring cleaning", and reevaluate !

 

You all have some amazing new things coming up...sending up lots of prayers that God strengthens you for the adventures ahead!!

[pureinheart]

Thanks! Really, thank you! For me it was the politics of working in a secular environment. To do my job properly I would often be working till 10pm and later and still be catching up on weekends. My success rate was HIGH but only because God is so strongly on my side. Nothing got past me.

 

I want to focus now on creating a space for Christians and their families to replenish themselves and simply enjoy life. My master plan can incorporate secular life but I am not sure I want to do that anymore. Still, it would provide work for others which is needed in this climate, so I am praying about it and shall begin my business plan shortly. I will have to look into the legalities around making part of the business have charitable status so that those on low incomes will be able to access the services.

 

.. Exciting stuff.

 

My other transformation is that I have to have an operation very soon - a hysterectomy. I am ok about this now, mainly due to my sister having her baby girl. I am unwell but I am glad that I understand why I was so constipated and all the other weird things that noone picked up on - least of all myself.

 

The other change is that I feel that a new door has opened within me. I had kind of accepted that part of me would remain closed due to past experiences. I suppose in surviving sometimes the defences employed stay fixed in place, even though much recovery has taken place. However this is starting to change. I am wondering if it is because my parental role has shifted because the children are all very capable now and so I have more time to do what I want? I have been unusually dedicated to my children because of not having similar security. H and I are very close but we have got even closer lately too. I think this is due to my being unwell though. He has not seen me unwell before. Man, I haven't seen me unwell before, lol.

 

So thank you for your felt prayers. I will keep your son, daughter and neighbour in mine. Candles burn all day and night in my home under scented oil as my heart turns to Our Lord in prayer.

 

I think God is opening the connection wide open which we have to each other in Christ right now. That is the shift I feel going down.

 

 

Take care,

Eve x

 

No way!!!!! Many times, for cleansing purposes, the Lord has told me to burn candles until they burn out.

 

EVE!!! Praise God!!! In the middle of this response, had to run an errand and saw my neighbor...wow...her skin color looks great! She just had a chemo treatment two days ago even! She had beautiful skintone and it had turned a greyish unhealthy look...she looked so healthy, and her skin glowed! Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! Prayer is everything!

 

Surgery is scary IMO. I too had a hysterectomy (at 27) and want to encourage you on the fact that I felt like a million bucks afterwards. I was unwell too, it was cervical cancer in it's early stages- 100% cure. My "monthly" were always heavy and I felt drained. The healing was fast and was riding my bike 1 month later. I will be praying.

 

Eve, last night God took into a place of intercession that I don't normally experience, there as a kindred Spirit with you, and felt a connection that has not been experienced since my God-mother. I saw your Spirit and an anointing was released over me...thank you my precious sister in Jesus. I feel is authority all over this earth!

 

Thank you also for prayer for my family, I have yours in constant prayer...you are all blessed beyond human comprehension. God is taking His people higher...praise you Jesus

 

Oh, and this endeavour I believe to be completely of God. LOL, the politics couped wth enemy attack almost took me, but God made a way. Workplace politics are difficult for many out there today...I pray for your relea, in Jesus name...Eve, Gods gonna do this.

Edited May 11, 2013 by pureinheart

[Eve]

No way!!!!! Many times, for cleansing purposes, the Lord has told me to burn candles until they burn out.

 

EVE!!! Praise God!!! In the middle of this response, had to run an errand and saw my neighbor...wow...her skin color looks great! She just had a chemo treatment two days ago even! She had beautiful skintone and it had turned a greyish unhealthy look...she looked so healthy, and her skin glowed! Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! Prayer is everything!

 

Surgery is scary IMO. I too had a hysterectomy (at 27) and want to encourage you on the fact that I felt like a million bucks afterwards. I was unwell too, it was cervical cancer in it's early stages- 100% cure. My "monthly" were always heavy and I felt drained. The healing was fast and was riding my bike 1 month later. I will be praying.

 

Eve, last night God took into a place of intercession that I don't normally experience, there as a kindred Spirit with you, and felt a connection that has not been experienced since my God-mother. I saw your Spirit and an anointing was released over me...thank you my precious sister in Jesus. I feel is authority all over this earth!

 

Thank you also for prayer for my family, I have yours in constant prayer...you are all blessed beyond human comprehension. God is taking His people higher...praise you Jesus

 

Oh, and this endeavour I believe to be completely of God. LOL, the politics couped wth enemy attack almost took me, but God made a way. Workplace politics are difficult for many out there today...I pray for your relea, in Jesus name...Eve, Gods gonna do this.

 

 

I was praying for you all last night quite intensely.. as I do.

 

PM would probably be a better place to talk further. Yes, there is a connection between us.

 

Take care,

Eve x

[Eve]

Great thread, pih! And great video .

 

Definitely agree with Pastor Bob about not focusing on Satan. Being critical of others is so easy...keeping our eyes on Christ is actually the challenging part.

 

I don't exactly feel pulled in any new direction right now, but just want keep trying to stay on the 'straight and narrow', lol. Though spring time does have a very fresh, alive feel...so it's hard not to get excited about life, do some "spring cleaning", and reevaluate !

 

You all have some amazing new things coming up...sending up lots of prayers that God strengthens you for the adventures ahead!!

 

I think being critical is a temptation in itself. There is much to be said for waiting on the Lord... well I have found it to be a whole life in itself!

 

Spring is my favourite season so I am happy just admiring my blossom tree at the moment, lol. We have had so many warm days lately and agree that that in itself provides a renewing view. As for home life I have me some plans to put in a real fire and a few log burners ready for the next winter. There is nothing nicer than a real fire!

 

Prayers always appreciated. I have my eye on a nice bit off land for my venture. Pray for me to find a good builder who is a Christian please. It's going to be beautiful.

 

Take care,

Eve x