I made a decision yesterday

[LindenLady]

or perhaps God did. I have been having a few issues with a group of ladies on a message board. They seem to resent the fact that I am Christian and am not afraid to say so. I have shared my testimony with them, only to have a few of them accuse me of believing in fairy tales and inventing God myself as God does not exist except in my own mind. I have been tempted to simply walk away and abandon this particular board. But there are a few ladies there that have PM'd me and asked me questions... such as How do I stay so calm when so many are batterintg me verbally and how they wished they had the faith that I do. A few have actually stood up and applauded me for standing up for Christ, but then backed into the shadows when they were chastised by other members for doing so.. I once tried to explain why I believed God's Holy Word, only to have them say I was blaspheming God by stating that Jesus was "Fully God and Fully Man". I have made my intentions known to the members there that I would be leaving but that I wished to answer the few questions that were presented to me before I exited. Some wre legitimate questions to which I wanted to leave legitimate and concise answers to.

But I have made my mind up and yesterday, went forward and rededicated my life to serving Christ. I will no longer have time to respond to their battering comments.

I just sometimes wonder why some folks will ask me about my faith in Christ and then scoff at the answer. I have been accused of just about everything in the book when it comes tomy unwavering belief in Christ...

Anyway, I will be spending less and less time on my computer and more and more time praying and listening for the voice of my shepherd.

Thank you for listening.

LL

 

[MontanaCowboy]

Great for you LindenLady, I think you should share the board with us so we can go there & support you. As far as I am concerned, you are acting like a Saint & remember Jesus said, we will be hated for his sake. The truth is they are rejecting Christ, not you, if that helps at all.
Blessings
MC

 

[Trishann]

Lindenlady, I am not such in talk, but just want you to know my heart went out to you. That is one bad thing about message boards that division can arise and then you have to make a choice what would be best. Sound like you made that decision and moving on or maybe have to take a break from it. I know the Lord will lead and guide you Lindenlady.

Hugs, Trish

 

[LindenLady]

Montana... Oh I have had my moments on that board... and have made a few not so calm comments of my own...but I never used nasty language, nor blasphemed my Lord in any way. I'm not sure if I am allowed to post a link to that particular board and my post.

Thank you for your thoughts..

LL

 

[Dreamer]

Sometimes you've got to shake the dust from your feet and move on. Sounds like you had an impact, Lindenlady, or they wouldn't be so stirred up. Jesus is in you; let that be an encouragement to you.

I'm glad about this, as it will leave more time for you to be here instead of that message board. Sounds like God's timing is in this.

 

[LindenLady]

Montana Cowboy, I sent you a little PM.... regarding that board I referred to.

As my Lucy Pooch and I walked this morning, I asked God to show me what the right action would be for me to do regarding that particular board. Well God is one truly awesome God !! When I returned, I went to open my morning emails and there was my answer in Black and White. I subscribe to the Proverbs 31 Ministry newletters... and todays was titled "Camping too close to sin". And it told of Lot and his family and how they too camped too close to sin and the consequences of what happens when we do that. Well folks, I don't think it can get much clearer than that !!
I will be removing myself from that board and not looking back.. (My cardiologist warned me against too much salt anyway) :rose-animated:

Sorry, that just flashed into my mind.. lol

I do know that there are other things I can be doing to further God's Kingdom without having to deal with those that know God's truth but like the feel of what Satan provides for them... It does make me sad to know that they prefer to remain among the lost. But It is time to move on... and that Proverbs 31 Ministry newsletter really spelled it out for me.

LL

 

[MontanaCowboy]

Glad to hear your issue is resolved. Can you tell me where you get that Prov 31 news letter from? Thanks & as always, Blessings

 

[LindenLady]

Montana...just Google Proverbs 31 Ministry... and you can then go into their website and sign up for daily devotions... Today's really knocked my socks off... and just served as a reminder that God will speak to us in any way he chooses to.

Were you ever able to get into that message board I told you of? I PM'd you the name... I haven't been over there to ask the mods to remove my name. I don't think I can remove myself.. but right now I really don't want to talk to anyone over there...

Blessings,
LL

 

[MontanaCowboy]

Thank you, I sent this off to my wife & some friends.

Lord I pray you will use it to pierce her hardened heart & bring this marriage back together where your strength & glory can be revealed.

 

[LindenLady]

Montana, did you sign up for their daily newsletter? I so look forward to them every day.
Is your marriage experiencing some diffiulties? I am on an Intercessory Prayer Team and will be most happy to place your name on it.. and in fact will be happy to "Stand in the Gap" at the alter for you tomorrow evening at our church...

(((((Montana)))))

LL

 

[MontanaCowboy]

Thank you LindenLady,
My Son, Wife & I sure would appreciate all the prayers we can get, even if she is not asking. Ask God too soften her heart & come back & glorify this marriage. I still wear my wedding ring & I am still married until I know for a fact she has had an affair or has filed the paperwork herself.
Even if she has an affair though, I would try again for the sake of my beautiful baby boy. Today was an awful day because today was the day I was to adopt him. Sadly she has free will too & she may never do the right thing to save this marriage so please also pray for strength & comfort for me & to use me bring our Lord Glory through my faith, actions & behaviors.
Blessings MC

 

[MontanaCowboy]

<Smiling> Wasn't this thread started about you???? How did it turn into a thread for me? Thank you for surrendering it to help me.

 

[LindenLady]

(((((MontanaCowboy))))) Sometimes we simply must stand together as God's People to support on another... You were so willing to don the Armor of God and come to that board for me, so why would I not stand up for you? None of us is alone as long as we remain in Christ. For me to "Stand in the Gap" for you as an Intercessor is the best I can do for you.....
The only regret I will have about leaving that board is that the board owner is a lovely lady I have known for years on the net and I was truly hoping to help her find her way to the Light. She is very sweet, and kind and giving, but it seems she does not have a personal relationship with God. She lives in Idaho and so I cannot even hug her or have a one on one conversation with her without the non-believers jumping in and spoiling things.. We have PM'd a few times, but she is trying so hard to make it on her own, that she feels she doesn't have time to have a one on one conversation for long.

Stay well MontanaCowboy and know that there are folks out here that care and also that Christ cares... and loves you. God is still in control, so just listen for His voice. He will let you know what to do.

In His Service,
LL

 

[MontanaCowboy]

Amen Sister!

 

[SpiritLedEd]

But I have made my mind up and yesterday, went forward and rededicated my life to serving Christ. I will no longer have time to respond to their battering comments.

I've been tempted to just chuck it all and walk away from controversy, but, I don't think that's God's will for me. He has given me messages to deliver whether or not they are cordially received.

Its not about my feelings. Its about me doing what He's given me to do and saying what He's given me to say.

SLE