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Those who have gone before us pray to the lord for us all the time, and 
assist us with their comfort and warmth.  I am sorry if you don't advantage 
yourself of this benefit.  I do not debate, we were merely asked.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "MV" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sunday, January 28, 2007 2:46 PM
Subject: Re: wondering.


> Jen,
>
> It sure would be nice, but if it were so, who would benefit? They do not 
> need  peace of mind from us, or in the things we do here,  they get it 
> from God and his watchful eye over us, and if we are in wonder whether 
> they do or don't see us and etc. what good does it do us with that 
> quandary, and even if they did see us? Again, what could we offer them in 
> satisfaction God couldn't. In a way it is putting us before God and that 
> is dangerous ground. To think we have the ability or power to turn their 
> head away from the praises of God is kind of presumptuous when ya think 
> about it. So you see, there really isn't any good thing to come out of it. 
> Again my opinion. Like I say, yes it would be nice to know they see us and 
> take part in things that they assumably missed out by their passing, but 
> we ought take more comfort knowing they are much more occupied with the 
> God we claim to love more than anything. It is one of those things we must 
> face up to the fact that we are here, and they are there, and one day 
> we'll all be there, and relationships, no matter what we assume will be 
> then, will all be settled upon our arrival and that will more than 
> suffice.
>
> Brad
>
>
> Brad
>
> At 01:03 PM 1/28/2007, you wrote:
>
>>brad.  thanks for your thoughts.  i think you're right... but wish they 
>>could see some things.  i mean... i know we have a lot more to keep us 
>>occupyed when we're in heaven... but...
>>Jenifer gilley
>>CHRIST came that we may have life everlasting.
>>check out my blog
>>http://claudastar.blogspot.com/
>>AIM: jenibear1998
>>msn
>>[log in to unmask]
>>----- Original Message ----- From: "MV" <[log in to unmask]>
>>To: <[log in to unmask]>
>>Sent: Sunday, January 28, 2007 1:59 PM
>>Subject: Re: wondering.
>>
>>
>>>Jen,
>>>I think they have a more important focus that draws their attention. When 
>>>we're all called up or we find ourselves up yonder after death, we won't 
>>>even be married or have the same intimate feelings for our spouse as far 
>>>as I know, It is a nice thought for us, but in my opinion it is just 
>>>that, a warm and fuzzy to help with greiving losses and etc. I don't know 
>>>of any scripture to support they do. I could be wrong, have been many 
>>>times but that is my thought since you asked.
>>>
>>>Brad
>>>
>>>At 07:21 AM 1/28/2007, you wrote:
>>>
>>>>Hi all.
>>>>
>>>>What's your take on whether our loved-ones can watch us from Heaven?
>>>>
>>>>Just curious.
>>>>Jenifer gilley CHRIST came that we may have life everlasting.
>>>>check out my blog
>>>>http://claudastar.blogspot.com/
>>>>AIM: jenibear1998
>>>>msn [log in to unmask] 

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