tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1979718059516665913.post1901818785932646075..comments2023-08-22T08:16:33.319-05:00Comments on Sit With Me Awhile: Watch your six--part 2Sharon Brumfieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04662853880018410132noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1979718059516665913.post-46617465546794486642008-02-15T18:37:00.000-06:002008-02-15T18:37:00.000-06:00I had to come back & remind myself! Good stuff, Sh...I had to come back & remind myself! Good stuff, Sharon!She Rose Uphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04468898873508947166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1979718059516665913.post-24272763470489196862008-02-12T09:53:00.000-06:002008-02-12T09:53:00.000-06:00Amen & Truth! Such truth! My heart goes out to you...Amen & Truth! Such truth! My heart goes out to you. Because though you KNOW who the REAL enemy is, you are flesh and bone, and it STILL hurts. Praying for your comfort and joy! Thank goodness that satan could not find a way to work through you to make this plan succeed. That other person is getting to truly experience God kind of love! Thank you for standing strong!<BR/><BR/>SOME thoughts towards a pattern we have experienced:<BR/><BR/>For some reason, our family has had several unique opportunities to experience church hurts. And I do not say that lightly. Many families have left for FAR less reason. But, every time my flesh said go, The Spirit said no, stay, I'm not done here. There is something for your family HERE.<BR/><BR/>We forgive, suck it up, move on, and continue to serve. EVERY time on down the road there has been a SWEET victory, a new depth, growth! And I can always look back & say wow! Lord, thank you that you kept us, vindicated us!<BR/><BR/>NOT saying there isn't a time to move on, clearly there are. Everyone's walk is different. We are all called to a little different journey. But, I have sensed that God was teaching me and my sons certain things about a church family. Don't know why. I leave that to him!<BR/><BR/>Speaking of the armor...there is a place or two that talks about His glory being our rereward...it means our rear guard! I LOVE to claim that!<BR/><BR/>xoxo,<BR/>MariaShe Rose Uphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04468898873508947166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1979718059516665913.post-26190453068641397392008-02-11T22:38:00.000-06:002008-02-11T22:38:00.000-06:00I needed to hear that today...... the Lord once ag...I needed to hear that today...... the Lord once again reminded me of 70x7..... I will remember that and I will just love..... It is something that I know to do but sometimes grow weary of..... I want things to change so bad in this particular situation but it just goes around full circle.. Much like yours...... Just when you think that the battle has been won the enemy sticks his head up again..... We must remember whom we fight.... and it is not flesh and blood........ but I do have my carnal moments........Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12492336975389718296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1979718059516665913.post-45258838704664196082008-02-11T13:01:00.000-06:002008-02-11T13:01:00.000-06:00"Do not gloat over me my enemy, though I have fall..."Do not gloat over me my enemy, though I have fallen (been hurt) I will rise, though I set in darkness, the Lord will bring light." Micah 7:8. A godly woman (my mom) always told me that I am responsible for the way I act and react ONLY, I am not responsible for the way others choose to act/react. I praise the Lord that you chose wisely (with your armour on).Nise' https://www.blogger.com/profile/15586400022454009379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1979718059516665913.post-2194252727019274002008-02-11T12:48:00.000-06:002008-02-11T12:48:00.000-06:00Sometimes.......we give Satan to much credit. We j...Sometimes.......we give Satan to much credit. We just have to give him the hand and say "poof". I've experienced things like this with church friends, and God had to really deal with me on this. Your pastor is wise....keep on listening and keep on doing the right thing!! VICTORY!!ThreeGirlyGirlshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18083155721729508314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1979718059516665913.post-34903647848165494642008-02-11T08:07:00.000-06:002008-02-11T08:07:00.000-06:00I am so glad that you often post the "real" of lif...I am so glad that you often post the "real" of life. I have a huge testimony to share from my own life in this area. One day I will have to fill you in.<BR/><BR/>Lots of Hugs!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1979718059516665913.post-4664599099456868052008-02-11T06:25:00.000-06:002008-02-11T06:25:00.000-06:00So sorry Sharon. Conflict, hurts between brothers...So sorry Sharon. Conflict, hurts between brothers and sisters in Christ is so difficult. You are so right we must remember that Satan is the real accuser of the brethren. I had to leave a church because of a problem with a member. She had become inappropriately obsessed with em...stalking me even...I still on occasion feel guilt that I didn't stick it out longer to resolve things. I did try a while and gave it a good effort, but I was her addiction and I needed to be removed from the situation. I pray for her daily still. There was a lot of pain invovled in that. Hugs from afar! God is at work in you!luvmy4sonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10261302721883036680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1979718059516665913.post-20034999631048847852008-02-11T04:03:00.000-06:002008-02-11T04:03:00.000-06:00I am especially loving these last few posts!I thin...I am especially loving these last few posts!<BR/><BR/>I think we've all been there at one point. Experienced church hurt. And your pastor sounds very wise. Glad you're in a "safe" house. <BR/><BR/>Elgin and I had been battling a spirit that opposed worship in our church. You can't look at the people, you have to deal with the root of the thing which is spirit.<BR/><BR/>I'll say it again...the warfare is real...and the victories are real too.Lisa N Alexanderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09314149954059373542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1979718059516665913.post-78288530474752281012008-02-11T01:27:00.000-06:002008-02-11T01:27:00.000-06:00Come by my blog, I have some awards for you.Come by my blog, I have some awards for you.Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09275456448997619944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1979718059516665913.post-74046089313356270182008-02-10T22:00:00.000-06:002008-02-10T22:00:00.000-06:00"They will know we are Christians by our love, by ..."They will know we are Christians by our love, by our love, they will kno-ow we are Christians by our love."<BR/><BR/>Even when people are unloving...and they hurt us. What makes us different is the Christ in us loving the unlovable.<BR/><BR/>I love you friend! GOOD WORDS!<BR/>hollyHollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00794673914973256109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1979718059516665913.post-70541974769229464192008-02-10T20:59:00.000-06:002008-02-10T20:59:00.000-06:00My pastor talked about encouragement today and abo...My pastor talked about encouragement today and about how Satan despises it and tries to prevent us from using it in the church. I enjoyed your reading your thoughts related that are similarly related.AKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13550251937798447514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1979718059516665913.post-9024190629316940962008-02-10T20:02:00.000-06:002008-02-10T20:02:00.000-06:00I love the reminder of what you said in keeping ou...I love the reminder of what you said in keeping our eyes on the real enemy. I've been looking at that person in the family as the enemy instead of satan. I was hurt big time within the church once and satan was ready to use it to destroy but I gave that hurt to Him and He used it for good. <BR/>Keep walking...as a friend said to me this week ;)MelanieJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11678136709252939843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1979718059516665913.post-83622991348721137972008-02-10T20:01:00.000-06:002008-02-10T20:01:00.000-06:00Wow Miss Sharon (said with an accent) you rock, wh...Wow Miss Sharon (said with an accent) you rock, what a godly attitude you have shown, because I know it can be so hard when you are hurt and attacked without expecting it or deserving it. We left the Church we were at in August 2005, but it was a combination of issues - a lot of misunderstanding over our son and being rejected...but more than that, at that point we could never have a service together as a family, one would be in the Creche with our daughter, the other up with our son and never the twain to meet up. Neither of us have returned to a Church full time since that period, but my lovely friend Claire has been a real light for Jesus at a timely time (sounds funny those two words) and we visit her Church from time to time and I hook up with the ladies Group there as well. I am so encouraged that you have such a good relationship with your Pastor. This post will touch and reach out to many I know.A Captured Reflectionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07375557556508701793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1979718059516665913.post-33300826979445322002008-02-10T19:59:00.000-06:002008-02-10T19:59:00.000-06:00Sharon, you are so right, for we wrestle not again...Sharon, you are so right, for we wrestle not against flesh and blood but against the Spiritual forces of evil!! Some people use that hurt as an excuse not to go to church. Forgiveness and Love is the key:) Hope this works out for His glory!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1979718059516665913.post-31989563804263979072008-02-10T19:57:00.000-06:002008-02-10T19:57:00.000-06:00You give me so much inspiration, and encouragement...You give me so much inspiration, and encouragement. Thank you sis, I love you.Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09275456448997619944noreply@blogger.com