Please accept my apology

[HappyCat]

Talkjesus is a blessed site, sent from the Holy Spirit through the knowledge and wisdom of Chad and his many helpers. There are no words to describe how wonderful and meaningful this site is, as well as a great learning biblical room. Several days ago, I created a new thread with the title, "I feel that I just don't fit in." I have been going through a lot in my life medically lately, which has given me depression off and on because of the way it has been dragging on.

I want to apologize to the Holy Spirit, to Chad, to his help, and to the readers of TalkJesus for having written that thread. I am a true Christian believer, and one who has love for the Word and my brothers and sisters in Christ. My goal in life is to help bring non-believers to Him. I would like to see them find true happiness and hope through Him as, believe it or not, I do. It is for those reasons that I state: I do belong here, and I do fit in. So do you. That was a lie from the enemy, telling me of my unworthiness.

 

[HappyCat]

Sorry about the sentences repeating. There was a problem with my results.

 

[ladylovesJesus]

I am so glad you recognized the lie that came from the enemy sister. I am sure that you will be a blessing to others here too.

We are unworthy in ourselves, but made worthy through Jesus. Hallelujah.

When you feel down remember to listen to praise music as it really does help to lift your spirit. Do not forget to put on the armour of God daily too. Ephesians 6.10

God bless

LLJ :rainbow: :rose:

 

[rizen1]

Jesus Saves


The devil is a liar, and a theft.

He attacks each of us with our insecurities. I praise God for your Honesty.

We are unworthy in ourselves, but made worthy through Jesus. Hallelujah

Amen ladylovesJesus

 

[HappyCat]

Ahhh, praise music. Yes, I do need to put it on much more often than I do. For the last few weeks I noticed that I've been listening to nothing at all, except in my car and at church. The devil (I cannot say his name without cringing) knows where he is heading very soon, and is working hard at getting all of God's people to go down the toilet with him. I realize that he has been working on me, which is good because it makes me know what is really happening. I have slacked off on asking for the hedge of protection and the armour (not just for me), but I see myself becomming strong again. LLJ, you are right about the fact that we are unworthy without Jesus. In these last days, we need to lean heavier and heavier on Him due to the lies we are being told by the enemy. Our insecurities are among the #1 line of attack, as you had stated, Rizen1. I thank both of you ladies for the very uplifting words. I join you in His praise.


Life is meaningless without Jesus in it

 

[Dreamer]

God bless you, Happycat; I'm glad you are here.

 

[Chad]

I'm very happy your here and you shared this good news sister. GOD loves you, we love you and that's truth that the devil cannot fight or diminish. Hope to see more of your posts throughout the forums!

GOD bless you sister

 

[HappyCat]

Oh this is horrible! I had written a very large letter, only to see the above. It is my bedtime.
Thank you, brothers and sisters, for your extended hands of love

 

[Mary Emily]

Yes, Hallelujah!

HappyCat, I love your name! Sometimes my two cats here look very happy, and I wonder what's making them so bouncy and cute, and then I remember:

I just fed them.

And Jesus feeds us all the time with His love, coming down to us from Heaven even when we don't realise it!

Glory to Him, Glory to Him for HappyCat and Happy Cats too!

Mary E.

 

[HappyCat]

Mary, you are a kick and have a way with words! TalkJesus was blessed even further when you came on board. I read a few of your other posts, I'll bet that those doughnuts at your church were wonderful! And there is reason to praise God for you and your church family for being kind enough to feed the hungry. I have been feeling pretty down lately. I feel that Satan is especially upset with me and doing what he can to pull me down, because I have been working with my church at starting a Celebration Recovery program, and I am very excited. I will not let him get his way though, and I have the very best - the Lord Jesus Christ - on my team. Therefore, I shall remain HappyCat. My name is Cathy, and I am very happy!

God bless you richly, Mary, and your Happycats, too! :cat::rainbow::cat:

 

[Mary Emily]

Celebration Recovery Program

Can you tell us a little about this Celebration Recovery Program, Happy Cat? It sounds very interesting!

I'm learning new things in here all the time, praise God!

Mary E.

 

[HappyCat]

Hi Mary,
I would be more than happy to tell you what I know about Celebration Recovery! I don't know when, but it is my understanding that Celebration Recovery was started by Rick Warren, Pastor of Saddleback Church in southern California. The recovery is based on an AA type of program, Our "Higher Power" being Jesus Christ. Celebrate Recovery works steps, and applies Biblical principals.

The schedule is as follows: 6-7 PM, Dinner (cost is $5.00, and they feed you well) in Solid Rock Cafe; 7-8 PM, Large group session. Lesson, personal testimony, or special guest speaker; 8-9 PM, Open share small groups (men's and women's groups); 9-10 PM, Solid Rock Cafe fellowship. Dessert (sooo good!) cost $1.00, or is a side, if dinner was purchased.

The small groups are separated into categories. They are: Chemically Dependent, Codependency, Sexual Addiction, and Codependent women in a relationship with a sexually addicted man (it is understood that the door swings both ways). There are more categories expected to open as time goes on. I am excited to do what I can do in order for this program to succeed in my church. I feel fully capable of helping others, and I know that God is working my life so that I can do just that!!!
Praise God, we have the means to find more information on this very valuable subject.

(edited by LLJ)

 

[Mary Emily]

Celebration Recovery Program

What a worthy program! It looks as if it's already designed to help many, many people! Congratulations and may God bless all your church's efforts to bring this to fruition!

Best wishes, with many prayers,

Mary E.

 

[calluna]

Happycat, it's all good dear one.

If anyone loves Jesus, needs Jesus, wants to learn more about Him, wants to Know Him, doesn't know Him but wants to, then this place is it because it is for everyone.

Yes the enemy has a clever way of deceiving us. I am glad that you discerned this by the Holy Spirit and you are still here. From what I have read from your posts, you love the Lord and that shines through and is a blessing to us.

We have to remember that this is still a public place, just as we would be in church or any other setting. And so there maybe differences of opinions, clash of personalities, maybe things said and misunderstood, or even insensitivity, so sometimes clarifying our comments, or giving apologies, and so forth may occur here at TJ.

But there in one thing at TJ that I think surpasses many other Christian website and that the majority of us here have respect for one another and a willingness to learn, and if the occasion arises where an apology is required, whether prompted by the Holy Spirit or by a forum member. It is humbly given and is accepted by the Grace given to us from our Father in heaven.

God Bless you
Calluna

 

[HappyCat]

What wonderful words, thank you Calluna.
As we all know, we need to "see through" the enemy and his attempts to demolish us. He knows where he will be spending eternity, but selfish as he is, he doesn't want to go alone. Why not? He did it to himself, right? I went into an extremely deep depression after I had gone to see what Celebration Recovery was about. He has been using one of my sons, as well as other people, in order to "let me know how worthless I am." It got much worse after I saw that beautiful Holy Spirit filled program.

My son hasn't spoken to me for six months, and the last time he did, he said that I sound like, "One of those church people." Praise the Lord!!! Whatever happens will happen. He is God's son, not mine. I pray that I will see him up above when Jesus comes to get us.

Also, If things go right, I will begin treatment for Hep. C within a week or two. It is heavy duty (chemo) and I don't know what to expect. I have the Lord, and will be leaning especially heavy on Him throughout this. I do mention this because like I said, it is very heavy duty and I don't know what to expect. I ask all of you to please understand that my moods will probably be shifting, if they're not already. I am a looney tune anyway, but this is supposed to be making a big impact on me. If at any time you think, "Boy is she going off the deep end," you'll know why.

God sent TalkJesus to my home. You are beautiful people and I am very happy that I have met you all. I to communicate with you for many years to come, before we meet in heaven above. There is one other problem with me that I will share. I have found it difficult to enjoy being around those who are non-Christian. I don't feel that I'm better than . . . just so very different.

God bless each and every one of you

 

[Mary Emily]

From the Happy Cats to HappyCat

Well, there are two little fur persons here with me, and I am taking 2 front paws (gray) and two front paws (white) and holding them together in my own front paws while the three of us hold you up in the Light! Oops, the 4 furry hands are somewhat distracted in prayer.... well, they're really just beginners. They need more practice; paws are for praying, not for pouncing.:cat::cat::cat:

But be sure that you will be held in most earnest prayer here at Mary Emily's private zoo!

May God bless you and encourage you at every moment!

Mary Emily

 

[Eve]

Hi Happy Cat,

I pray that your treatment goes well and that the Lord will be close to you throughout. Amen

A friend of my parents who was a wise man said something once that I often think of. He said it to a Muslim man who he lodged with. The Muslim guy kept complaining about the other students who were in the house. Then one day the Muslim lost it and shouted irately "The others keep on leaving the odd hair here and there from their shavings in the sink every morning, it's disgusting I DEMAND to know what we're going to DO about it, tell me!" he screamed. My parent's friend responded back calmly and simply said "Accept the world ain't perfect mate"!

Sometimes even by expecting the littlest of things, we expect too much from people. The same goes for people who aren't Christian (yet)! I'm pretty darn sure nowhere in the bible does it tell us that people are perfect, even Christian people but we ARE diffferent. Feeling different is enevitable as we are made new. Non-Christians may call us names and say we are 'brainwashed' etc... and you know in a way we are, we are brain cleansed! We have new lives, including new minds that we are so lucky to have in Christ. Money can't buy what we have. It also saddens me to know the way non-Christians view their entire existence, as it's based on lies/ignorance and that I know they are in reality hollow inside (I was and for most of the time I didn't even know it). The tragedy is many of them may never wake up and know the all encompassing and filling love of our Lord.

Jesus answered, "Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again, but whoever drinks the water I give him will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give him will become in him a spring of water welling up to eternal life."(John 4:13-14)

I don't know a single Christian who would honestly and truthfully really want their old life back. Heaven forbid I should ever have to experience being that wretched again. This road is not easy, (there will be many trials to go through) thank goodness we will never travel it alone...

God Bless

Eve

 

[HappyCat]

Hello Eve!
Thank you very much for your prayers for my treatment, which in the very near future looks extremely promising. I got a wonderful bill of health from the Psych. doctor, who indicated that she couldn't imagine anyone questioning my sanity. I am truly a happy person. But let's be real, I am human. Satan has his way of making sure we hurt, in various degrees.
I think that quite a bit of my difficulty about being around non-Christians is the fact that my heart (actually, it is the Holy Spirit) braces me against worldly things that I used to think was "nothing to worry about." One example is gossip. That happens very often, wherever you go. Deep down, I always disliked gossip and now I hate it. I feel very uncomfortable being around it, and how exactly I should deal with it. I have often spoken up and stated that I don't like it, but there are times when one can't, and shouldn't. I hurt for the ones who will never wake up to know and love our Lord. :rose:

Mary Emily, give those two babies a great big hug and - yes even a kiss - from AuntieCat. Don't forget the treats! Wouldn't it be neat if each one had their own Bible??? Hmmm . . . . . did I start something?

 

[Mary Emily]

Bibles for my kitties...I don't think so.

Well, HappyCat, I can't give my cats their own Bibles, but I do read to them from the Bible, since it is a good idea, to keep myself from being distracted by their antics, for me to read the Bible aloud, so my mind doesn't wander and the kitties listen. I can hold the Bible with one hand, being careful they don't swat at the ribbon bookmark, while I pat them with the other hand. I do believe they understand English, even though they are Siberian cats.

So far, their favourite verses are:

Ps. 104:21 "The young lions roar after their prey, and seek their meat from God."

v. 22 "The sun ariseth, they gather themselves together, and lay them down in their dens."

They purr when I read those verses out loud. Especially if I feed them first.

And it's true--they prowl most of the night, and when morning comes, they lay them down in my bed, so I can't make up the bed because it would disturb their beauty-sleep. All this takes place at sunrise, so if I wait till the cats are having their mid-morning nap on the living-room sofa, I can quickly run upstairs and make up the bed.

Sigh. The conversion of a cat is, as T.S. Eliot said of naming cats, "A difficult matter."

Probably the reason for this difficulty is that cats were once worshipped as gods in ancient Egypt, so I guess that's why we don't meet many humble cats.

Best wishes,

Mary, Katya and Angel <paw prints>

Tip: A Bible with a zippered case is best if you have cats who keep getting a bit too close to your Bible for comfort.... They are not very good at unzipping zippered book covers, but they can open books and tear out pages, so beware. So far all my kitties have been able to rip pages out of is the phone book.

 

[HappyCat]

Hello Mary Emily

:shock: I haven't communicated with you in a long time

:shade: Waht'