Vicki and Sharon,

There isn't much to say about the topic after what you wrote.  Sharon, I did 
have a particular healing experience about this very topic so I'll write 
about it soon.  I'd still like hearing what others say as well so I hope 
others post their true feelings to the list.

Phil.




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From: "Vicki" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Tuesday, January 26, 2016 3:05 PM
Subject: Re: Question to ponder


> Me and messages haven't connected well lately. Wrote one last night but I 
> think I hit cancel rather than send.
>
> My thoughts on being a successful Christian have changed throughout the 
> years. I used to think that if you were doing, doing, doing, and going, 
> going going, all in the name of serving God you were successful. When I 
> began to grasp the truth that not only did I not earn or deserve my 
> salvation, but that I couldn't change God's love for me either. In other 
> words, God's grace and love for me were not dependent on me. Then God 
> began to chip away at the years of trying to earn the salvation I never 
> deserved in the first place. Now my idea is more like
> one based in relationship, Lordship and listening for God's promptings. 
> Should we still devote ourselves to prayer and Bible study, memorization 
> of God's Word and telling others about Christ's love, yes we should. But 
> success is more a matter of the heart. Our actions and attitudes will 
> proceed from a heart filled and over flowing with God's love.  There you 
> have my shortened version of thoughts.
>
> Vicki