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Post by snow on Feb 19, 2020 18:49:48 GMT -5
iam you probably know this, but thought I'd mention it in case you don't. Many of the people you are responding to are no longer on here and haven't been for years. So if you are expecting them to answer, it's not going to happen. However, if you're just responding to have a further conversation with those who are still on here, disregard this post. No I didn't know that. That's hilarious. I'm having a conversation with myself 😄! Which sometimes is better than the alternative 🥴? LOL yes sometimes it is the better alternative. But if you want to start a new conversation with those of us now here, that can happen, just the original poster will not answer any more unless they still read here but never post. That could happen too.
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Post by ellie on Feb 20, 2020 1:28:07 GMT -5
I thought they were aiming to be shepherds. Not responding to an email gives the impression that the flock is of little importance. A quick reply, even an I'll pray and get back to you is a way of serving others well and lets the people know they are valued. Not my email. I wrote some workers about something really serious and never got an answer back. At first it bothered me because I have a big ego and think I deserve an answer in the time and manner I want, or that society teaches me is acceptable. Why should the bar be set lower for workers than what is commonly acceptable in society? Perhaps they didn't receive it. That may be why you didn't get any reply.
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Post by iam on Feb 20, 2020 11:22:01 GMT -5
I wrote some workers about something really serious and never got an answer back. At first it bothered me because I have a big ego and think I deserve an answer in the time and manner I want, or that society teaches me is acceptable. Why should the bar be set lower for workers than what is commonly acceptable in society? Perhaps they didn't receive it. That may be why you didn't get any reply. Why should the bar be set lower for workers than what is commonly acceptable in society? It's not setting it lower it's setting it higher. IF we are following Jesus, then we WON'T necessarily be following what is commonly accepted by society. Society is focussed on what they think is right and best, not what Jesus taught. Etc. Do I want the workers to jump when I say jump? How does that feel when someone does that to me? But that's human nature and that's what we do. I am happy now that the workers aren't answering my questions and concerns because I have told them what I needed to say because of my own personal experiences, and it took a lot of courage and persistence for me to do that but now I am completely satisfied that the ball is in their court and I would rather they were given much time to ponder these things and be instructed by God than be concerned about answering to ME. Now if God DOESN'T move them to respond to my demands, that's ok too. It disgusts me to see how much I am like that...expecting instant results and demanding my so called rights and getting all out of joint when someone DOESN'T do what I want them to do.
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Post by iam on Feb 20, 2020 11:26:04 GMT -5
Why should the bar be set lower for workers than what is commonly acceptable in society? Perhaps they didn't receive it. That may be why you didn't get any reply. Why should the bar be set lower for workers than what is commonly acceptable in society? It's not setting it lower it's setting it higher. IF we are following Jesus, then we WON'T necessarily be following what is commonly accepted by society. Society is focussed on what they think is right and best, not what Jesus taught. Etc. Do I want the workers to jump when I say jump? How does that feel when someone does that to me? But that's human nature and that's what we do. I am happy now that the workers aren't answering my questions and concerns because I have told them what I needed to say because of my own personal experiences, and it took a lot of courage and persistence for me to do that but now I am completely satisfied that the ball is in their court and I would rather they were given much time to ponder these things and be instructed by God than be concerned about answering to ME. Now if God DOESN'T move them to respond to my demands, that's ok too. It disgusts me to see how much I am like that...expecting instant results and demanding my so called rights and getting all out of joint when someone DOESN'T do what I want them to do. "Perhaps they didn't receive it. That may be why you didn't get any reply." Oh believe me, they recieved it. Did they ever.
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Post by ellie on Feb 21, 2020 4:49:05 GMT -5
Why should the bar be set lower for workers than what is commonly acceptable in society? Perhaps they didn't receive it. That may be why you didn't get any reply. Why should the bar be set lower for workers than what is commonly acceptable in society? It's not setting it lower it's setting it higher. IF we are following Jesus, then we WON'T necessarily be following what is commonly accepted by society. Society is focussed on what they think is right and best, not what Jesus taught. Etc. Do I want the workers to jump when I say jump? How does that feel when someone does that to me? But that's human nature and that's what we do. I am happy now that the workers aren't answering my questions and concerns because I have told them what I needed to say because of my own personal experiences, and it took a lot of courage and persistence for me to do that but now I am completely satisfied that the ball is in their court and I would rather they were given much time to ponder these things and be instructed by God than be concerned about answering to ME. Now if God DOESN'T move them to respond to my demands, that's ok too. It disgusts me to see how much I am like that...expecting instant results and demanding my so called rights and getting all out of joint when someone DOESN'T do what I want them to do. It's good that you are reconciled with the nonresponse but we will have to agree to disagree on where the bar is set. I don't differentiate my expectations based on worker status. If a lack of response rude from a non-worker it's also impolite from a worker.
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Post by ellie on Feb 21, 2020 4:49:53 GMT -5
Why should the bar be set lower for workers than what is commonly acceptable in society? It's not setting it lower it's setting it higher. IF we are following Jesus, then we WON'T necessarily be following what is commonly accepted by society. Society is focussed on what they think is right and best, not what Jesus taught. Etc. Do I want the workers to jump when I say jump? How does that feel when someone does that to me? But that's human nature and that's what we do. I am happy now that the workers aren't answering my questions and concerns because I have told them what I needed to say because of my own personal experiences, and it took a lot of courage and persistence for me to do that but now I am completely satisfied that the ball is in their court and I would rather they were given much time to ponder these things and be instructed by God than be concerned about answering to ME. Now if God DOESN'T move them to respond to my demands, that's ok too. It disgusts me to see how much I am like that...expecting instant results and demanding my so called rights and getting all out of joint when someone DOESN'T do what I want them to do. "Perhaps they didn't receive it. That may be why you didn't get any reply." Oh believe me, they recieved it. Did they ever. How did you know if there was no respose?
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Post by iam on Feb 21, 2020 7:59:31 GMT -5
"Perhaps they didn't receive it. That may be why you didn't get any reply." Oh believe me, they recieved it. Did they ever. How did you know if there was no respose? Oh man...I would have to go into detail which would be a week long endeavor at the least and I just don't want to relive that. It was brutal.
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Post by CherieKropp on Feb 21, 2020 8:34:55 GMT -5
iam you probably know this, but thought I'd mention it in case you don't. Many of the people you are responding to are no longer on here and haven't been for years. So if you are expecting them to answer, it's not going to happen. However, if you're just responding to have a further conversation with those who are still on here, disregard this post. No I didn't know that. That's hilarious. I'm having a conversation with myself 😄! Which sometimes is better than the alternative 🥴? Whether a poster is still actively posting on TMB can easily be checked out. Just go to Members on the TMB Navigation bar In search box, type user name of TMBer Last column on right shows date they last posted. Please continue to read and bring up old posts for new discussion. There's a lot of good stuff in the TMB archives. iam
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Post by iam on Feb 21, 2020 9:15:06 GMT -5
No I didn't know that. That's hilarious. I'm having a conversation with myself 😄! Which sometimes is better than the alternative 🥴? Whether a poster is still actively posting on TMB can easily be checked out. Just go to Members on the TMB Navigation bar In search box, type user name of TMBer Last column on right shows date they last posted. Please continue to read and bring up old posts for new discussion. There's a lot of good stuff in the TMB archives. iam Ok I probably will.
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