Christianity Oasis Forum


This forum is for those who are 18 years of age or older. This forum is a sanctuary for those who are experiencing trials and tribulation and seek words of wisdom, comfort and TRUTH from fellow Christians who have experienced similar trials and tribulation and have overcome them. Never forget that we ALL fall down as we sojourn down this Christian Walk. The trick is to get up and carry on fighting the good fight of FAITH. One of the greatest gifts that our Father gave to Christians is ... Fellow Christians. James 5:16 ... Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much ...
Check out our C-O-O-L Christian Counseling program

Postby goofy371 » Mon Oct 20, 2008 12:38 pm

Thank you friends.
Today I had been decided to study for the test. But God did not let me do anything until I let the hurt about youth go. there were a lot of crying and talking with God then I started write down all the blessings I experienced being in the youth ministry and thanking God. I saw that God was so faithful and always sent help in the crisis. I have learned so much. I also wrote down how God blessed me using that leader. I haven't been very encouraging to her as well. I forgive her. She has a birthday in 2 days and I want to do something special for her. :) For sure we will talk sometime later.

Thank you Lord for giving me those skills and forgive me that I did not use them fully to glorify You. Teach me to be a good leader, teach me how to love and take care of people You bring into my life. Teach me to be humble. Lead me Lord Jesus, I want to serve you with all my heart.
User avatar
goofy371
Females
 
Posts: 34
Location: Latvia
Marital Status: Single

Postby mlg » Mon Oct 20, 2008 12:41 pm

Goofy I'm so proud of you, and Jesus is too. To see that you can forgive and put aside the differences and reach out to this youth leader in love, and especially on a day as a birthday. Oh that's wonderful.

luv ya
User avatar
mlg
Females
 
Posts: 4428
Marital Status: Not Interested

Postby goofy371 » Mon Oct 20, 2008 1:08 pm

Not me but God *harp*
User avatar
goofy371
Females
 
Posts: 34
Location: Latvia
Marital Status: Single

Postby goofy371 » Mon Oct 20, 2008 3:38 pm

Just phoned my friend. She is at stepping Stone 3. She was so encouraged by it, that she wrote emails to her friends telling about God's grace and other things. God is really talking to her. She is so excited can't wait the next stone. the only obstacle is that she is very very busy know. she works till the late night this week, she sometimes reads the steps in the bus. She works at christian organization called IFES(International Fellowship of Evangelical Students). It has 15 years birthday in Latvia(Latvia is independent since 1991. A bit later there was revival when people was allowed to go to church and students started to meet in the basements to talk about Bible. It grow and now there is a Bible study group in every University in Latvia) very soon and there will be a big birthday party where involved a lot of people. And She is responsible for organizing it. something is not going very smooth. Please pray for my friend that event.
User avatar
goofy371
Females
 
Posts: 34
Location: Latvia
Marital Status: Single

Postby mlg » Mon Oct 20, 2008 3:49 pm

Oh Goofy, that's awesome to hear sis. So glad your friend is enjoying the steps as well. It's good that you are there for her, to encourage her to keep pushing through them. Sounds like she is very busy. Tell her to remember to keep God as her Strength, and she will do great with the project ahead.

It's so neat to hear you talk about how they went from studying in basements to all the universities. Praise God!!!

luv ya
User avatar
mlg
Females
 
Posts: 4428
Marital Status: Not Interested

Postby Tracy L » Mon Oct 20, 2008 6:15 pm

Goofy,

What a wonderful (Son-derful) testimony! *Clap* for Jesus and ya'll His servants!

I am so glad for you to see you do have many gifts to offer. The Lord is using you and your friend so much dear sister. See, you should not feel bad about yourself now.

I am glad you are forgiving your leader-friend. See, the Lord wanted you to mend your relationship First so then you could go ahead with your studies sis.

He is such a Good God, isn't He?

Tracy
User avatar
Tracy L
 

Postby goofy371 » Tue Oct 21, 2008 2:31 pm

Didn't do the step today. I don't know why - tiredness, laziness or what?!
User avatar
goofy371
Females
 
Posts: 34
Location: Latvia
Marital Status: Single

Postby mlg » Tue Oct 21, 2008 2:38 pm

Come on goofy, get back on the steps as soon as possible. Your missing the blessings He has in store for you. So hope to see you back to them tomorrow. You can do it. Keep running the race.

luv ya
User avatar
mlg
Females
 
Posts: 4428
Marital Status: Not Interested

Postby goofy371 » Wed Oct 22, 2008 9:14 am

Stepping Stone 4 - I cannot *Cryin*
User avatar
goofy371
Females
 
Posts: 34
Location: Latvia
Marital Status: Single

Postby mlg » Wed Oct 22, 2008 10:01 am

goofy my sister *hug*

I'm going to send you a private message.

luv ya
User avatar
mlg
Females
 
Posts: 4428
Marital Status: Not Interested

Postby goofy371 » Thu Oct 23, 2008 8:11 am

Wanted to write something about yesterday, but I am really in hurry. I have to leave for few days, maybe a week. Not sure I will be doing steps while I am away. Please pray for me and my family. We are having really hard time.
User avatar
goofy371
Females
 
Posts: 34
Location: Latvia
Marital Status: Single

Postby Dora » Thu Oct 23, 2008 9:42 am

Praying for you goofy.
love ya! *hug*
*angel7* Sorrow looks back, Worry looks around, But faith looks up! Live simply, love generously, care deeply, speak kindly and trust in our Creator who loves us.
User avatar
Dora
Females
 
Posts: 3759
Location: In Gods Hands
Marital Status: Married

PreviousNext

Return to C-O-O-L Christian Counseling Journals


Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 386 guests