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A prodigal
Aug 30, 2016 17:46:51 GMT -5
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Post by divinelove on Aug 30, 2016 17:46:51 GMT -5
Seeking to return home. I have read many things here and online that speak against the truth. I wasnt raised in it but when I found it I have never doubted it. Willingness is another story. Many wonderful things happened when I met the truth...but when I left I made many poor choices and have many regrets. Anyone on here who is currently professing? If so..Id like to hear your stories.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 30, 2016 22:08:47 GMT -5
welcome there are a few professing people here i am one of them...
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Post by breakfree on Aug 31, 2016 12:57:00 GMT -5
Divine love,
I enjoyed a thought about being in the Potter's Hand ...it is only when the clay is CENTERED on the wheel that the Master Potter can create His perfect work....if the clay is in any way 'off-balance'...it is really not easy for The Potter ...the clay may even fall off the wheel...
In my own personal experience I found that true rest and peace .....freedom....only comes when we are totally submitted to the will of God,denying oneself and obeying God
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Post by pa on Aug 31, 2016 18:43:15 GMT -5
Divine love, I enjoyed a thought about being in the Potter's Hand ...it is only when the clay is CENTERED on the wheel that the Master Potter can create His perfect work....if the clay is in any way 'off-balance'...it is really not easy for The Potter ...the clay may even fall off the wheel... In my own personal experience I found that true rest and peace .....freedom....only comes when we are totally submitted to the will of God,denying oneself and obeying God Being Christ centered in all my imperfection through His Grace...that is the center of the wheel. Not in any system, group, church, denomination, family, creed.
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Post by BobWilliston on Aug 31, 2016 18:54:10 GMT -5
I was on that wheel once. It turned into a wobbly merry-go-round, but unlike a merry-go-round there wasn't anything to hang onto and I got spun off.
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Post by Knocker on Sept 2, 2016 6:26:51 GMT -5
Poor Bob. So sad. Now you spend a good bit of the day on a board trying to tell people how clever you are and how your life is so much better and meaningful now you fell off that merry go round.
Many on these boards find it very difficult to let go. They try to discourage others from continuing on in a way that gives then hope of an existence after this life has ended.
Let go big fella.
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Post by rational on Sept 4, 2016 12:04:48 GMT -5
I'm still wondering about the prodigal part of this story.
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A prodigal
Sept 4, 2016 14:06:22 GMT -5
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Post by divinelove on Sept 4, 2016 14:06:22 GMT -5
I am simply wanting to get my heart right with God. What do u mean by the prodigal part of the story?
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Post by rational on Sept 4, 2016 14:18:57 GMT -5
I am simply wanting to get my heart right with God. What do u mean by the prodigal part of the story? prodigaladjective: 1. spending money or resources freely and recklessly; wastefully extravagant. 2. having or giving something on a lavish scale. noun: 1. a person who spends money in a recklessly extravagant way.
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A prodigal
Sept 4, 2016 15:43:03 GMT -5
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Post by divinelove on Sept 4, 2016 15:43:03 GMT -5
I am simply wanting to get my heart right with God. What do u mean by the prodigal part of the story? prodigaladjective: 1. spending money or resources freely and recklessly; wastefully extravagant. 2. having or giving something on a lavish scale. noun: 1. a person who spends money in a recklessly extravagant way. I dont think it would be wise for me to give out details of all my sins which are many.
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Post by rational on Sept 4, 2016 17:02:11 GMT -5
prodigaladjective: 1. spending money or resources freely and recklessly; wastefully extravagant. 2. having or giving something on a lavish scale. noun: 1. a person who spends money in a recklessly extravagant way. I dont think it would be wise for me to give out details of all my sins which are many. Wasn't so much addressing sins ('wrongs') as spending without concern.
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A prodigal
Sept 4, 2016 17:36:01 GMT -5
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Post by divinelove on Sept 4, 2016 17:36:01 GMT -5
I dont think it would be wise for me to give out details of all my sins which are many. Wasn't so much addressing sins ('wrongs') as spending without concern. That is not really the understanding I have of the prodigal. I left what I knew was right and went and spent my life foolishly apart from the family of God very much like the prodigal.
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Post by rational on Sept 4, 2016 17:43:33 GMT -5
Wasn't so much addressing sins ('wrongs') as spending without concern. That is not really the understanding I have of the prodigal. I left what I knew was right and went and spent my life foolishly apart from the family of God very much like the prodigal. Like this story: And he said, A certain man had two sons: And the younger of them said to his father, Father, give me the portion of goods that falleth to me. And he divided unto them his living. And not many days after the younger son gathered all together, and took his journey into a far country, and there wasted his substance with riotous living.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 4, 2016 17:52:45 GMT -5
That is not really the understanding I have of the prodigal. I left what I knew was right and went and spent my life foolishly apart from the family of God very much like the prodigal. Like this story: And he said, A certain man had two sons: And the younger of them said to his father, Father, give me the portion of goods that falleth to me. And he divided unto them his living. And not many days after the younger son gathered all together, and took his journey into a far country, and there wasted his substance with riotous living.
you can waste your life with riotous living without spending much...
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A prodigal
Sept 4, 2016 17:55:05 GMT -5
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Post by divinelove on Sept 4, 2016 17:55:05 GMT -5
Like this story: And he said, A certain man had two sons: And the younger of them said to his father, Father, give me the portion of goods that falleth to me. And he divided unto them his living. And not many days after the younger son gathered all together, and took his journey into a far country, and there wasted his substance with riotous living.
you can waste your life with riotous living without spending much... Very true Wally...very very true. I am glad u understand this.
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Post by rational on Sept 5, 2016 11:19:00 GMT -5
you can waste your life with riotous living without spending much... Very true Wally...very very true. I am glad u understand this. You can, but that does not fit the common meaning of 'prodigal'. If you decide to redefine the generally accepted meaning of the word 'prodigal' you could say it means just about anything. Just let your audience know so they can try to understand what you are trying to say. One of the reasons that trying to discuss issues on this message board is that the definition of common words are changed without warning. @wally says that his meaning of the word 'prodigal' is different than the common accepted meaning. This is fine as long as everyone involved is aware of the new definition. Even the biblical writers used the common definition that includes a wasting of 'substance', material possessions.
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Post by rational on Sept 5, 2016 11:21:24 GMT -5
Like this story: And he said, A certain man had two sons: And the younger of them said to his father, Father, give me the portion of goods that falleth to me. And he divided unto them his living. And not many days after the younger son gathered all together, and took his journey into a far country, and there wasted his substance with riotous living.
you can waste your life with riotous living without spending much... But the bible said he "...wasted his substance with riotous living."
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Post by ellie on Sept 8, 2016 23:07:00 GMT -5
Seeking to return home. I have read many things here and online that speak against the truth. I wasnt raised in it but when I found it I have never doubted it. Willingness is another story. Many wonderful things happened when I met the truth...but when I left I made many poor choices and have many regrets. Anyone on here who is currently professing? If so..Id like to hear your stories. divinelove I'm being a bit curious so feel free to ignore my post but if you don't mind answering... -What was it about the truth that made you never doubt it? -What wonderful things happened when you met the truth? Thanks, ellie
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Post by divinelove on Sept 8, 2016 23:26:23 GMT -5
Seeking to return home. I have read many things here and online that speak against the truth. I wasnt raised in it but when I found it I have never doubted it. Willingness is another story. Many wonderful things happened when I met the truth...but when I left I made many poor choices and have many regrets. Anyone on here who is currently professing? If so..Id like to hear your stories. divinelove I'm being a bit curious so feel free to ignore my post but if you don't mind answering... -What was it about the truth that made you never doubt it? -What wonderful things happened when you met the truth? Thanks, ellie How do I explain a miracle?? For the first time in my life I had joy! I was forgiven! I had peace! I became thankful..I left a sinful relationship. ..stopped drinking...stopped smoking. I had a family and fellowship I never had before. I had the privelegde of recieving encouragment from Gods Sheperds...and fellowship with my brethren in the Sunday and Wednesday mtgs. I met my husband at my first sing...I saw the absolute miracle of it all...But at somepoint I lost my focus and left! It is something to always strive for...to always see thr miracle of the way. The apostles soon forgot the miracle of Jesus feeding the 4000..ect. That is a very real danger. Though we fall...fail, fall way...the important thing to remember is to get back up and come back to the source! That is the desire of my heart. I have made many many mistakes since Ive left...probably worse than most. Its my experience...but I am so thankful that I even feel a need or desire at all. That is another miracle in and of itself after all Ive done...and yet God still loves me. And I hope this time I will never forget it.
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Post by ellie on Sept 9, 2016 21:22:41 GMT -5
divinelove I'm being a bit curious so feel free to ignore my post but if you don't mind answering... -What was it about the truth that made you never doubt it? -What wonderful things happened when you met the truth? Thanks, ellie How do I explain a miracle?? For the first time in my life I had joy! I was forgiven! I had peace! I became thankful..I left a sinful relationship. ..stopped drinking...stopped smoking. I had a family and fellowship I never had before. I had the privelegde of recieving encouragment from Gods Sheperds...and fellowship with my brethren in the Sunday and Wednesday mtgs. I met my husband at my first sing...I saw the absolute miracle of it all...But at somepoint I lost my focus and left! It is something to always strive for...to always see thr miracle of the way. The apostles soon forgot the miracle of Jesus feeding the 4000..ect. That is a very real danger. Though we fall...fail, fall way...the important thing to remember is to get back up and come back to the source! That is the desire of my heart. I have made many many mistakes since Ive left...probably worse than most. Its my experience...but I am so thankful that I even feel a need or desire at all. That is another miracle in and of itself after all Ive done...and yet God still loves me. And I hope this time I will never forget it. Thanks divinelove I don't go to meetings anymore myself; however, if attending meetings is a catalyst for positive change in your life then I certainly won't try to deter you
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Post by divinelove on Sept 9, 2016 22:50:59 GMT -5
How do I explain a miracle?? For the first time in my life I had joy! I was forgiven! I had peace! I became thankful..I left a sinful relationship. ..stopped drinking...stopped smoking. I had a family and fellowship I never had before. I had the privelegde of recieving encouragment from Gods Sheperds...and fellowship with my brethren in the Sunday and Wednesday mtgs. I met my husband at my first sing...I saw the absolute miracle of it all...But at somepoint I lost my focus and left! It is something to always strive for...to always see thr miracle of the way. The apostles soon forgot the miracle of Jesus feeding the 4000..ect. That is a very real danger. Though we fall...fail, fall way...the important thing to remember is to get back up and come back to the source! That is the desire of my heart. I have made many many mistakes since Ive left...probably worse than most. Its my experience...but I am so thankful that I even feel a need or desire at all. That is another miracle in and of itself after all Ive done...and yet God still loves me. And I hope this time I will never forget it. Thanks divinelove I don't go to meetings anymore myself; however, if attending meetings is a catalyst for positive change in your life then I certainly won't try to deter you Thank U for saying that Ellie. That was very kind of u.
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Post by withlove on Sept 9, 2016 23:08:07 GMT -5
you can waste your life with riotous living without spending much... Very true Wally...very very true. I am glad u understand this. We all understood what you meant by prodigal. I hope you feel welcome to stay and post after you return to meetings.
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