And it is that prayer along with others I'm sure as well as my own, that
proved my post to be null and void. Perhaps it ought be slow to type and
quick to listen and quick to pray hehehe. In truth, when we look  at our
own lives, and experiences, our own trials between relationships, they can
get very ugly at times, but it is sticking it out, pursuing those
relationships and being committed to honoring God and rebuilding lost
trust, that we find later, those relationships have become much stronger
and grown a little because of the trial. Hopefully that is the case here
and will be in the future for those not here to consider that point.

Brad




At 01/14/2004 on Wednesday, you wrote:
>I too felt sad reading some of the posts, many friends who I love seemed at
>odds with each other, and I didn't have a clue as to what to say.  I could
>only pray for God's peace, and that we would all turn our hearts back
>towards love.  I know, just speaking for myself, I don't have all the
>answers.  I care very much about others, but can not give them point by
>point what they should do, what I can do, however, is assure them of my love
>and friendship, and that God has not, and will not forget or leave them.
>The best thing I can do, is to pray, because God knows all the answers, and
>even the questions that are whispered in thenight.
>
>Rhonda
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "BD" <[log in to unmask]>
>To: <[log in to unmask]>
>Sent: Wednesday, January 14, 2004 3:42 PM
>Subject: OK OK People!
>
>
> > To Everyone on the list.
> >
> > I have yet to read through the many emails  yet, but I've seen enough to
> > know, forgive me Vicki if you would, to step in for a moment. People,
> > people! What is happening to us as a Christian body? Have we not let the
> > enemy have foothold? Do we really, in actuality believe that we are indeed
> > a body of believers here to support and pray with each other? And yet I
> > open my email box to see bickering,  accusations, opinions of others
>waxing
> > to and fro dependent upon anothers post. This has to and will stop now
> > please. None of us, myself being no exception are perfect or have all the
> > right answers. We are not judge and jury to others problems. We offer
> > support, hopefully based upon a prayerful post directed by the Holy
>Spirit.
> > We have let our own pride, our own designs and our own need to be heard
> > dictate and administer to the dismay of others on the list. If I were a
>new
> > comer to the list, I'd turn my tail out of here in a heartbeat in wonder
>of
> > what was that! I've been a part of such so-called Christian lists and it
>is
> > very upsetting.  So. please. I would ask that we all, stop for a moment,
> > and examine ourselves before God in our motives and intent in our recent
> > posts. I'd ask that we honestly look at how we may have handled ourselves
> > in a knee-jerk reaction to a post. We know full well the personalities on
> > this list of those who post regularly, and to be honest with you, I'd not
> > like to lose one person. Each has something to offer, each are at varying
> > levels of spiritual maturity, and I'm sure we'd all agree that we have yet
> > to reach our greatest day in that spiritual maturity. If we are going to
> > quote scripture, what about, be slow to speak, slow to anger, quick to
> > listen? How about reading Epheasians 4:22 through the beginning of chapter
> > 6. Look we all make mistakes, we all can get caught up in a moment, we all
> > have our hang ups, our petty and not so petty things which may need work
> > on, and that is OK. What makes a mature Christian or mature person is
> > owning up to such mistakes, making them right with someone whom you have
> > ought with. Frankly I'm a bit surprised at the level this list as reached
> > in such a short time. It is a great list, filled with great people, great
> > support potential and it would be a terrible, terrible shame to give
> > foothold to the enemy to have anyone leave, especially for reasons guise
> > under spirituality. I know this note seems a bit harsh, but certainly you
> > can see the point I am making. I am a bit leery to be honest, to continue
> > my trek down my email program. So I ask you, as a list member, to consider
> > your behavior, your words, and lay them before God, and see if his stamp
>of
> > approval is met upon them.  Has not God asked us to pray for those we find
> > difficulty with? Did he say tear them up publicly? What happened to
> > humility, tenderness, and support. Agreeing to disagree where we disagree?
> > Before anyone makes a rash decision to leave or to stay, to rebuttal
> > against my comments or others, take a bit to cool off and spend a little
> > time before God. With that I'd also ask you to do as Jesus told the man as
> > he came with his sacrifice to the alter. He told him to resolve the ought
> > he had with his brother before bringing sacrifice to God, and it is better
> > to be obedient that to bring sacrifice.  I don't think anyone on this list
> > means to do others harm or make accusations that would injure the person
>or
> > other's view upon that person, you all  have shown a deeper level of love
> > for that, and I'd ask you return to that, and find a way to fit yourself,
> > your current mood, into God's word, and not the reverse. Perhaps we will
> > have forthcoming mail regarding this, but please, make them positive and
> > proactive and not hurtful.
> >
> > Thank you,
> >
> > Brad