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[Beekissed]

Are you aware this world is going to end? Am I aware? Not only am I aware, I am praying for that day! It says the the Earth and the creatures therein are groaning for His coming. Am I no wiser than an animal? I, too, am groaning for His coming. That Christ is coming back? Hallelujah!!!!

That those who believe will be raptured and those who don't will be left behind? I believe this will be so! That there are signs of His return? YES! And we are here with a front row seat to these exciting signs and prophecies, I'm thrilled and honored to witness the revelation of God's truth. Exciteing yes, but at the same time concerned for those we love who have not repented of their sins.

I'm excited about it all! Concern over my loved ones, of course. But I know that my God is in control and His will be done on all things. Everyone has a chance to come to Him, my loved ones included. That is why I've brought my children up to believe in Him and why I tell about the Lord, in spirit and in truth, as often as I can.

To see Jesus Christ come back to this Earth in all His glory and reign forever? You bet I'm excited!!!!

It says in the scriptures that we are not to be worried, as those who are in the world are worried, but we are to work with our hands and wait upon the Lord.​

 

[Cindiloohoo]

I love this topic! You all are so cool

I have a praise report!!! I have a 'friend' from online, whom I have never met in person, but through contact for the last few years have became very close to, not only as a friend but a dear sister in Christ. She has a child who the doctors believed to be autistic...weeeeell. Let me make a short story long here...bear with, you'll enjoy it I hope..A year ago her baby who was about 18 months and walking and talking, suddenly ceased to do either. Doctors thought she had autism, as that is where all testing had pointed. Mom was a SAHM to 2 older daughters whom she homeschools, both of which, like mom, is living with Celiac, so tough situation. Dad had a great job...then around November. No job, downsized. They looked for a bit, but felt God leading them to TN. Moved down here with severance and a bit of savings and a WHOLE LOT OF FAITH. The child had a total emotional breakdown with every meal served, still no walking, or talking, took a turn for the worst behaviorally. No insurance, so they had to wait. Finally, February rolls around, with savings almost exhausted, dad finally lands a great job in Nashville. Meanwhile prayers for healing this little girl are coming from all over the country. They finally get her an appointment into Vanderbilt for testing, have all of her medical records sent over. The doctor read her records BEFORE the appointment. On May 1st they arrive at the appointment at Vanderbilt. Doctor walks in, observes the child, discusses things previously tested for on the child and says ...I think we won't do any more bloodwork, I think I may have the answer. I want to put her on medication on a trial basis to make sure, but I think she has an extreme case of OCD. Meds are given, and today, when I talked to the mom.....the kid is WALKING, TALKING, RUNNING after her big sisters driving them CRAZY with questions!!!!!! Mother's Day for them, was a very special occassion! A child they could not have even taken to McDonald's a month ago...was now at an upscale restaurant eating and having the time of her life!!! Mom got through a meal for the first time since this child was born without having to struggle with her!!! Also, they were not affected by the local flooding, God made sure of that beforehand too, He sent them to the only place they could afford that was a nice neighborhood around Nashville. They are now doing well and just $1000 from being DEBT FREE!!! God has His hand on this family!!!!! Just wanted to share the joy of watching this family go from the valley up onto the mountaintop! God is GOOD!!!!

 

[Beekissed]

Amen!

 

[boxermom]

God is so good. It's easy to forget when things aren't going the way we think they SHOULD go. When we let Him lead, we finally remember that He was in control the entire time. DH and I need a 2x4 to the forehead sometimes... We are so grateful that He is patient.

 

[Cindiloohoo]

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Amen sister! I tend to be a control freak lunatic...and then God thumps me on the head to get me back to my senses

 

[boxermom]

Yep!!!

 

[ferventkids]

Iam a daughter to the most high Lord God our savior, and forever greatful for his everlasting love.

 

[rancher hicks]

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So I thought I would post this here for a reason I won't go into.
Anyhow I do a short volunteer job at Academy where my children went to school. It's a Christian school. I just serve soup to the students and a little cleanup. I really like it and enjoy it.
Well I have chickens of course and I do sell eggs. $2 dz. I give the money to the church which is donated to an orphanage in India. This on top of the 10% the Lord requires. Malachi.

There is a woman there who does some baking and sells her good to local cafe's etc. etc.
I offered to sell her eggs for the same price she pays for them in the store. I have others at church who buy eggs and my wife sells them at work.
Today I asked her if she had decided. She told me she didn't want to buy eggs from me in case someone who bought her wares got sick. I'm really having a struggle with this. I used to give them eggs when I learned her husband was unemployed. He later told me that he had a job and didn't need the help anymore. Now I wonder if it's because they think my eggs are unsafe.

I know there are others in church who have chickens and sell eggs, but this has thrown me for a loop.
I found out that someone I had given eggs to because her husband got laid off gave them away. I really think she took them on false pretenses. She told the person she gave them to that she just bought eggs. My gripe is why didnt she just say that and not take the eggs? I'm wondering if she didn't give them away cuz she thinks they're unsafe.
I do give eggs to families in church who are low income.

I have to say I'm really sensitive to gossip and saying negative things about others. After all if they're talking about someone else, it only stands to reason that they'll talk about me too. I also get very upset when people betray confidences. Telling others they'll keep quiet about this or that and then you hear they told someone else. Don't they realize that they "lied" to you, and the word says God hates liars? But that's another subject.

How do I get over this offense? Should I be offended at all? I used to give out literature about the healthyness of pasture fed and free range eggs, but haven't anymore copies.

 

[boxermom]

The way I look at it is I am giving the person a gift. What they do with it us up to them. I have given the gift. My job is done.

 

[rancher hicks]

I can understand the gift part, but what if someone you knew said they didnt' want to buy your eggs because they were concerned about getting sick? Further wouldn't you be concerned that they would spread this concern that your eggs weren't healthy to others who buy your eggs?

I do understand the liability issue and that is something I have considered. If course if you cook an egg it is not likely to make anyone sick, is it?

So let me present it to you this way. "I don't want to buy your eggs cuz I sell baked goods to the cafe's and what if someone got sick?" How would you feel?

Now if they feel your eggs would make people sick and then talked with others about this concern? How would you feel?

Didnt' say why they were concerned that in using your eggs there was a risk that people would get sick? How would you feel?