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Romans 19 For the earnest expectation of the creation eagerly waits for the revealing of the sons of God. 20 For the creation was subjected to futility, not willingly, but because of Him who subjected it in hope; 21 because the creation itself also will be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God. 22 For we know that the whole creation groans and labors with birth pangs together until now. LORD JESUS...LET YOUR SONS COME FORTH IN THE MIDST OF DISASTER...DRAW YOUR PEOPLE FROM THE NORTH SOUTH EAST AND WEST...BRING THEM INTO YOUR BOSOM! IN JESUS MIGHT NAME!

Thank you Lord for Keeping Jasmine healthy and strong, in spirit, soul, and body!!! I pray that she would prosper and be blessed in every area of life!!! In Jesus name! Amen!

I am also in agreement with you musicladyalways! Please update us time goes on!

I am in agreement with you!

Me 2!!! Keep us updated as the praise reports come in please!

Amen! I am in agreement with you guys!!! Looking forward to a report of praise!

So glad you found your kitty!

Amen!!! Let the light and revelation of God's truth be known for you sister! I pray for God's protection and divine intervention in this situation! I'm looking forward to a good report of praise from you GoldenEagle!

Amen Christi~I am in agreement with you!

Amen! I am in agreement as well! Psalm 37:4 Delight thyself also in the LORD: and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart. Key word~HE SHALL not he might! Genesis 18:14 Is any thing too hard for the LORD? At the time appointed I will return unto thee, according to the time of life, and Sarah shall have a son. Habakkuk 2:3 For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry.

I am sorry for your hard experiences stevefgomez. I can relate a bit to your posting about the controlling/manipulative religious enviroment. I will be praying for your complete healing and restoration so that you can be a huge asset to any relationship the Lord brings your way at all times!!!

I will be praying to! I am looking forward to a praise report very soon from you!

I think I do see what your saying though...if you are wanting to be able to fellowship with like-minded people, who are on a similar level spiritually...where you can just have deep spiritual conversations with, I don't think there is anything wrong with that. A baby christian might not understand some of the deep things of God yet. I think there are times with close friends, then there are times of fellowship with aquaintances, and other times when those who are mature in the Lord should be ready to pour out and reach out to those who are younger in the Lord as them (without putting them into their inner circle, so to say). One is intimate fellowship, one is casual fellowship, and the other is ministry (even if it has a casual feel to it, we can minister just by living a life of love). It's a easy line to blur at times. I think we need all three. Just my thoughts...

Please know the following are only my thoughts and opinions. Please pray on anything I say. I LOVE ALL Marks thoughts! I especially like and agree with the part about someone possibly ACTING to be in a relationship with you as you share expectations. I would think it might be better to keep those expectations to yourself, and even pray about it, but then the fruit that you see from that person wouldn't be with the wrong motivation...and more likely to remain. I also especially like what Mark said about being on guard for a clique mentality. But I also DO NOT think its wrong to have and to maintain close/intimate relationships within the body of Christ. I think if its an actual church function..everyone should feel included and the love of Christ should make room for others. On the same note though~you shouldn't feel like you have to invite the whole church to go out to have a nice fun night. I do feel like God will give us wisdom regarding WHO to let into our inner circle...whom we can share our most private and intimate details of our lives with. It's also impossible to be close with everyone, as there is only so much time in one day. I think what I am trying to say here is to have a healthy balance between making time for close relationships, but also in church gatherings not being exclusive towards others, still being sensitive and inclusive toward others...making room for body ministry.

I like it too!!!

AMEN!!!

Our God is so awesome!!

Surely will be praying. Father God~I pray for comfort, and refreshing to come upon your faithful servant steadygaze! I pray that you would give her the spiritual and emotional strength to make it through such a trying time right now. Father, I pray that your anointing would just kick in full force and ease the load in every way possible in this situation, and most of all that your glory and power would be seen all over this family! Thank you that your grace is sufficient and that in our greatest times of weakness, is when you show your mighty strength.....in Jesus name...amen. Looking forward to hopefully hearing back from you soon on your progress steadygaze. Will continue to pray....

O that is such a great idea! So glad you are taking those steps to take care of yourself....

Amen Josephine!!!