lovelywomanofvirtue

Thank you so much Cholette...

Yeah, ya'll are right...its just like a combination of stuff...I feel his pull and tug on me to do His work, and I am tryin to be focused on that, but at the same time, I just still feel lost? Does that make sense? I guess it is all about letting go and letting God. I am just tired of crying..

Thanks ya'll....I know i have been reading the word more lately...I guess I am kinda at a point in my life where I am trying to deal with all my issues...seems like things are popping up to me all at once, and I am feeling overwhelmed...just pray for me ya'll. I got alot to cry out to God about...sometimes I feel like I have a sadness in my soul....Thank you.

Hi all, I came to a revelation today, that I keep promises to everyone else but myself. Last year my focus was my character...and I guess the timing is just right, maybe this year I need to focus on me. I realize how i have let myself go...and helped others. My question is, how do you get a good balance? I mean, I know i am a helper by nature...but how do I focus on myself, and what I want and need without becoming too selfish. At times, it seems like with my family, when I do decide to say no to them, its like i hurt their feelings. As I stated earlier, how do i focus on myself without becoming selfish or conceited? One main issue with me is my weight. My boyfriend pointed out that in that area, I, myself, am not even a motivator for wanting to do something about it...and that hit me. I don't stick to things that I say I am gonna do for me, but I make sure that I do for everybody else....it sounds so sad to me when i read it as I type it. Can anyone help me with this?

Thanks you guys...it helps to know people who were/or are in the same situation as me. I just wanted clarity as to what I needed to do for her....thanks! Any other advice????

Wow Halo....thank u that was something to think about...man....thanks for ur response...

Hi virtuous, No I didn't attend t he Better after Being Broken Conference, in fact, I haven't even heard of that...what is it? And I think about the fact that God has entrusted me with that, it is overwhelming to me to think about it. I only want to do it right, you know? I hope I get a response. Thank you for responding!

Hi all, Last year I gave my first sermon, and it was called are you an armor wearer or an armor bearer....I talked from the point of view of having alll of your armor on and being ready to fight, or just carrying your armor, in other words not being prepared...anyhoo...recently, my pastor and I went down to savannah, ga for a women's conference....it was awesome...and i got a prophetic word spoken over me that i would be a demon buster, that when I spoke, my words would literally mess with their minds.....anyway...my pastor told me on that trip that I was going to be her armor bearer. The Lord had instructed her to specifically ask me to go with her on this trip. I remember thinking, that I hoped that it would be just me and her, because another lady was supposed to go, and at the last minute she cancelled. Needless to say, we had a great time. Around thanksgiving...i had a dream that a minister that used to attend our church was verbally attacking her...I could see the spirit rise up in him and everything...he spoke to me nicely, but was attacking her, and she just spoke back like he was being nice to her. Well, I told her about my dream and she said, Praise God! Do you know how on point you are? The attacks have already began...and with this particular minister. She said that I would see things in the spirit at times before she would. I said all of that just to give you some background on whats been goin on...but I am trying to fully understand the armor bearer thing...what exactly does it entail? I have read up on it, and I understand that the person has to have the back of the leader, but what else exactly am I supposed to do? What is the significance of an armor bearer? All I have ever known is that they carry the Pastor s bible. Lol. And I haven't done that, lol. Just wondering....

ALLLLLLLLRIGHT NOW!!! I am seriously ready to see that type of thing.....Go, Go, GO Jesus! LOl.

That is awesome! I was just telling mybest friend that I want to see the miracles that happen over in Third World countries happen here! I believe they can happen! Jehovah Rapha God is real! Some years ago when I was in college, I was learning about healing, and I went home on a weekend, and my mom told me they found a lump in her breast. I decided that I would see what God would do. I thought, hmm...I'mma try this layin hands on folks thing. Well, I got my bible out, read healing scriptures, me and my mom got in faith...and I prayed over her breast. She went to sleep and when she woke up she said that she had a dream, and she knows it was Jesus. She saw a finger, and it touched that part of her breast, and when it did, a big bright light shone in that spot. When she woke up, she said, its gone! She went to the doc the next week, and how about the lump was gone ya'll! My ma was healed! Praise God. So i know he is real!!!

THis is Sparta, I wanted to note one thing, you said that God treats adults better than he does children. That is not true. God loves children. In Mark, 10, Jesus blessed the children. But also, as stated above, God is no respecter of persons. Think about it, God raised Lazarazus (an adult) from the dead, as well as a 12 year old girl. What he can do for an adult, he can also do for a young person. The enemy would want you to believe that. Timothy was a young man, and God used him mightily. Just keep on seeking God. Check your motives to make sure that they are pure when you pray. God is so wonderful! He listens to our prayers, and he honors them, in His timing. Do you belive for what you ask for when you pray? That is key also. Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you. Keep praying, hoping, beliving, God will come through for you.

I heard that Virtuous! He ain't got no choice but to get back! The Saints of God are a force to be reckoned with...I am so thankful to God for working in us!

That was so awesome Virtuous! You helped me also, because I have went through the same thing as celestial.butterfly. I was told too, that God is doing a major work in His people also. Keep the faith celestial, God is with you...Remember he makes your weakness your strength! God Bless.

Btw, Cholette, when you get the chance, I want you to check out my dream about the scaly belly...i posted the title in red....thanks..

THanks Cholette...i appreciate it...

Hey all, I just ask that you pray for me and my boyfriend...i recently broke his trust, and it hurts me so bad that I hurt him. I just ask that you all pray with me for restoration....I am feeling so sad and hurt, disappointed and angry with myself....I also pray that ya'll pray for me...I have been going through so much on the inside, and i don't know how to handle it...I have all kinds of feelings of despair, unhappiness, etc. It seems like ever since i accepted my calling, I have been attacked, emotionally, ad mentally. I need serious prayer. Thank you.

You know, i wonder about that, but I have done my best to move on because I have a boyfriend now, and we've been together 2 years. I hate to say it, but i can't seem to shake the ex. The other thing is, he is not at the level I would like him to be at either, so I dunno. I will ask God. Thanks ya'll.

Thanks you guys!

WOW...GOd is awesome!

I have a question. Do any of you have someone in your life, that no matter what the circumstances, they seem to just stay? I understand that some people are here for a season, some for a moment, some for a lifetime, but i guess my question is, why do some people just seem to always stick around? I have an ex that is like that. We have known each other for 9 years. We were friends for 5, actually had a realtionship for 1 and a 1/2 years, and then even afterwards, he still keeps up with me. Sometimes it seems like if he runs across my mind, or I his, he'll get in contact with me. Sometimes i wonder what the deal is with him, because we have a connection that is still so strong. I can finish his sentences and he mine....we know when somethin is wrong with each other just by the tone of voice, and we know each other so well, we know what to expect....How do you justify something like that? He hurt me so bad at one point, and I let him know, but he still continues to be around....i just have never had a situation like that before. How do you explain it??? Hope I made sense.

COngrats girly!

Oh, and one more thing, my topic was the Armor of God.

Hi everyone, I had posted in the praying place section that I was going to be giving the word at my church. Well I did it this past sunday, and let me tell you...I was so nervous at first, but once I got up there...God just calmed me down. I don't even really remember everything I said, but My pastor told me that she was Godly proud of me afterwards, and that I showed a maturity and casualness that showed that I had been ministering to others. My family told me that I did well and that I presented in a way that everyone from young to old could understand. I thank God for that. Some years ago, he gave me the scripture Isaiah 58:1- Cry aloud, Spare not, tell the house of Jacob their transgressions, and I knew then that he was calling me to do or be something, but I didn't understand. Then he gave me Isaiah 54:3- For you will be bursting at the seams, Your decendants will occupy other nations, and resettle the ruined cities. I believe he was answering my prayer for natural children, but I also believe that this has to do with my evangelist gifting. I will be ordained at the end of this month as an evangleist. So I just thank and praise God for entrusting me with this gift, and for thinking so highly of me to present Him to His people. Thank you for all your prayers and encouragement also. God Bless.

ALlllllright...that goes along with what I heard him say to me last night! He said, I am calling you out of your situation......

Thanks for the encouragement you guys! My pastor told me yesterday that Every 1st Sunday I will be in charge of the pulpit....I don't know how to take all of this just yet, lol. Well, she did say that she has seen farther in my spiritual walk than I have...so I just gotta be obedient.