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Letters
January 21, 2008 Last weekend our church was blessed by the ministry of
Dr. Gerald Jeffers.
One area he emphasized was trusting God. While I believe I trust
in God and have my full faith in Him I still worry. I worry about a lot.
Dr. Jeffers suggested that worrying is not of God--well, he more than
suggested--he said worry was sin! Strong yes, but the act of worry is no
more than idolatry because your faith in Him has been replaced by faith
in something else. Needless to say I have been trying to change my
mindset, so every morning when I wake up and my thoughts go toward worry
I immediately replace them with praise and thankfulness. In this
exercise of the mind and heart I have been astounded how I have had to
mentally wrestle worry away every morning! I never realized how
deeply engaged I was in worry…I'm certainly not completely worry free,
but I am getting there! Thanks to everyone who is submitting articles, but
we're always open to more! Don't overlook your writing talent(s) when
God gives you an opportunity in life or an idea to share. Re: “On
Homosexuality” We need to draw a line between accepting homosexuals
and accepting their sin. There is a way to do that. I have learned
because my brother is one. For years, he hated the fact that I was
serving the Messiah. I know what it is to know Him in the fellowship of
His suffering. I accept him as my brother and he now accepts the choices
that I have made in my life. It took a touch from the Holy Ghost for me to lay down
my anger for all that he did to me. He would tell me that I should not
believe anything people in Church say because there ideas came from man,
and he would get fighting mad if he saw me pray and say, “There is no
Holy Ghost!” I write those words and tremble as I do, so I was just a
teenager then and didn't have much wisdom, so I'd pray all the harder.
Therefore, I bore consequences that were not easy to deal with. Name Withheld by Request, USA I had a friend tell me that they think that sometimes
the church sets people up for big-time disappointment. This is done when
new converts come into the church and we inadvertently tout that
conversion = an easy life without worries. This week's letters suggest
otherwise, yet through it all God is ever present. If you are new to our web-zine, take some time out to
peruse through our archives. God has richly blessed us with nine years
of testimonies, and devotions of God's love! Re: “Healed
or not?” I too have been suffering with medical problems.
Although I have only suffered for the past year and a half. I was given
a word from the Lord that I am healed a year ago, yet am I suffering
worse than ever. Since the diseases began, I have gotten new diseases,
and it is very difficult to get through the day or night. I can't sleep
or eat too well, but the strength of the Lord gets me by. When I need to lift my voice to Jesus, the Holy Spirit
falls on me and intercedes. Remember this--even though it seems to be
taking a long time, you are healed by Jesus. The Bible promises
that He will not bring on you any of the diseases He brought on the
Egyptians, and that He “heals all your diseases.” Your trial, no matter
how much longer it may go on, has been a spiritual journey for you as
well as others in your life. Think of all that has been done spiritually
in your life since your illness began. The Lord knows what He is doing, and He knows that you
are strong enough to handle what He has allowed to take place in your
life. He keeps His ever-loving arms around us, and He knows how to teach
us because He is the greatest Teacher we could ever have, and instructs
us by the wisdom of our only Heavenly Father. You will be healed,
because Jesus has a plan for you. Until then, you are being prepared
with a testimony and an unshakeable faith that will leave a mark on the
world through your glorified role as a servant in the body of Christ.
God bless and be strong. In His name. Name Withheld, New York Re: “Gulp!” Hello I am a new convert who was introduced to the
Apostolic relationship with Christ from a very conservative UPC church.
The Lord has led me to a church (also UPC) that has looser standards.
This is a issue that is of concern to me and my family very much. I feel
Apostolic music faces the same crisis. The situation is a reflection of
our church standards and more-than-less our personal walk and commitment
to the Lord. I will stand strong and remain old school for our Apostolic
witnessing, even despite being 25. Thank you for this web site! I read a number of the
articles and my spirit has been lifted! Thank you and may the Lord's
blessings be upon all of you brother and sisters! Lisa Pompa-Adams, Wisconsin Re: “Forgiving
my Mothers” Hi Stephanie, A young man in our church has been saved from a
similar life. His grandmother raised him along with her lesbian lover.
He has such a testimony, I want to send this article for him to read. My husband has had a very incredible life as well,
thanks for writing the article, it will touch many lives! Tulla Priessler, Minnesota © 2007, ninetyandnine.com --------- |
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