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#336 - 07/08/04 06:57 PM Re: Quiet times with God
Dotsie Offline
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Registered: 07/09/08
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Loc: Maryland
Ross and I did The Purpose Driven Life as a book study with our church. It's one of those books I could read every day of my life and continue to gather wisdom.

There have been posts about it in the forums before if you feel like searching for them. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="images/icons/wink.gif" />

I think it's awesome that Rick Warren's book has been on the Bestseller's List for so long. Think of the hearts he's changed. One book is all it takes...Isn't that inspiring?

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#337 - 07/09/04 07:55 AM Re: Quiet times with God
Songbird Offline
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Registered: 06/03/04
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Loc: Massachusetts, USA
Dotsie: I'll check the forum... if I have a chance too.I love the book and find it to be founded in the Bible.

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#338 - 07/10/04 07:35 AM Re: Quiet times with God
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Registered: 01/04/04
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I have considered myself a spiritual person for a long time. I've been leery of declaring myself a Christian because of some of the Christians I've been exposed to and how much they frighten me. But because my life hasn't been working out very well by avoiding the religion I was raised with and am most drawn to, and you can't judge a group by a number (no matter how large the number is) of bad apples, I decided to give my all to study and prayer and see if God can work some things out in my life that I haven't been doing very well with on my own.

So I read a book daily called "Meet the Bible" that puts the bible into 366 daily readings and reflections (much easier for me to understand). I've read "The Purpose Driven Life" and got some good things out of it, although I still haven't a clue what spiritual gift or abilities I might have and I'm still trying to find a church to belong to (which the book focuses on a lot).

I recently e-mailed the minister at a church I'd like to join and told her how much I like the church but I didn't want to join only to end up feeling unwelcome because I have a gay son that I can be pretty vocal about defending. I told her I'd read "The Purpose Driven Life" and the author said we should be honest about who we are in order to build good relationships. That was 3 days ago and I haven't heard back.

Right now I'm reading "If You Want to Walk On Water, You've Got to Get Out of the Boat" by John Ortberg. He's a little more humorous than Rick Warren and I'm really enjoying his book and trying to get over my fears and trust God with the things that I can't seem to do on my own.

I've gone on a lot of God Quests before but this one seems to be different. This time I actually feel like God is working in my life to help me with some things I'm struggling with. I'm not sure what I've done different this time, maybe I've just approached with more faith and thanked God for answering my prayers whether I felt like he had or not.

As far as prayer time, God is constantly on my mind lately so I pray a lot as I go though the day. I also apologize a lot, like when I swear at the idiot (I mean gentleman) driving in front of me or get impatient and want to snap off the head of someone at work.

Sorry that I've rambled so.

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#339 - 07/10/04 09:28 PM Re: Quiet times with God
Maggie Offline
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Registered: 02/19/03
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Loc: Oregon
Agate/Mary,
Loved your post. Some Christians drive me nuts too especially when they are trying to get me to go to their church. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Roll Eyes]" src="images/icons/rolleyes.gif" /> I always wonder why they aren't working with non Christians.
Anyway I will be praying for you. It sounds like you've really opened your heart to God.
Do hope you find a church that you feel comfortable with and welcome.
I love Christians with a sense of humor and I wrote down the studies and books you are reading.
Thanks,
Maggie

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#340 - 07/11/04 04:43 PM Re: Quiet times with God
Songbird Offline
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Registered: 06/03/04
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Loc: Massachusetts, USA
Mary:
I'm glad to know that God is working in your life. It is a good thing to thank him for answering our prayers, even when we are not sure about his answer! We need to trust that he answers in HIS time and HIS way.

About the minister you emailed- don't get discouraged. Ministers are very busy persons. Don't give up yet. And, why not visit the congregation and surprise the minister <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="images/icons/smile.gif" /> ?

As you search for a church and search for a better understanding of God's Word, I pray that He will enlighten you. Hold on to Him! He never fails!

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#341 - 07/11/04 10:41 PM Re: Quiet times with God
Dotsie Offline
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Registered: 07/09/08
Posts: 23647
Loc: Maryland
Agate, Thanks for your honest post. Our minister once reminded us that we were all walking commercials for Christ. That's scarey. We need to take our advertisement more seriously. I've been that Christain that others are judging and it's not always a good place to be becasue we all have free-will and listen to ourselves before listening to what God may be calling us to do.

I'm grateful for your spiritual place and I believe God is at work in your heart.

Please e-mail me if you have any specific wuestions about living a life in Christ and I'll see if I can be of any help.

All I can say is that God has made a tremendous difference in my life.

I was raised Catholic and the God of my youth was one of fear, guilt, and judgment. that can't be any further from the truth.

God is love, forgiveness, and acceptance.

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#342 - 07/12/04 01:03 AM Re: Quiet times with God
smilinize Offline
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Registered: 11/08/03
Posts: 3512
Loc: outer space
I was just reading the posts in this category and noticed several references to singing and to rainbows.
I wonder if God speaks to us in rainbows and we speak to Him in song. A pastor told me that singing opens the heart for the message of the good news.
I'm certainly no great singer, but I need to sing occasionally. I just fills me with joy.
My recent songwriting workshop is still the talk of the writer community because I somehow involved eveyone in the joy of singing.
I was amazed at how many people took the mike to sing their own songs. And they all seemed to experience the joy.
smile

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#343 - 07/12/04 03:31 AM Re: Quiet times with God
Songbird Offline
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Registered: 06/03/04
Posts: 2830
Loc: Massachusetts, USA
Hi Smile:
Singing is a very important part of our worship to God. Songs (lyrics & music together)express what words alone cannot. It also helps us assimilate the message and it definitely brings us closer to God.

Music has always been important in worship. The book of Psalms was the first hymnal. It was used in their worship to God.

And I just can't wait to get to heaven, where all of God's children will join in a choir to sing praises to our Savior.

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#344 - 07/14/04 02:55 PM Re: Quiet times with God
Toni Offline
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Registered: 12/11/03
Posts: 504
Loc: Pennsylvania
Smile and Songbird,

Such an interesting message about singing! I notice when I sing, I'm happier, more positive and I think I'm ready for something good to happen?

Sometimes it is such a release to sing and give praise; I feel that the Lord loves us especially when we sing....

Interesting topic...

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#345 - 07/15/04 05:41 PM Re: Quiet times with God
Songbird Offline
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Registered: 06/03/04
Posts: 2830
Loc: Massachusetts, USA
I can not imagine myself letting a day go by without singing praises to my Lord and Savior!

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