Angel,
I didnt think asking for supporting scripture was debating, but perhaps an
opportunity to share scripture in an area there was question. I pretty much
rely on the comfort and warmth, if you call it that, from the Holy Spirit.
Brad
At 03:05 PM 1/28/2007, you wrote:
>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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