Re: IS it me or????

Virtuous · by Virtuous on Tue Jun 30, 2009 6:37 pm

Virtuous...DON'T DO IT GIRL!!!! All that I said to Chica4Christ stands true for you as well. There are liars, fornicators, adulterers, discord sowers, etc, etc, etc who sing. Your gift(s) from God are without repentance. When he gave you that gift to sing, don't you know he knew you would have a problem with smoking? Of course he did. He could have said "no, I won't give that to her because she's going to be a smoker" Instead...KNOWING that you would struggle, he trusted you with that gift. YOU ARE THE RIGHTEOUSNESS OF GOD!!!!!! That is all God sees. Your "stuff" is in the sea of forgetfulness. What are you gonna do...wait until you stop smoking before singing again? Don't you know that the devil will go bananas on that habit so you WON'T go back? Come on...let the worship that comes out of your mouth aid in your deliverance. Girl, if I could TELL YOU what I struggle with I could make your head spin...but I understand that I am a worshipper and since I've been back on the praise team, God has taken me to another level. Why would he do that knowing my issues? Because He loves me and because he has given me an assignment that I must complete!!!! I can tell you that the biggest area that I struggle with has been subsiding because I remind myself when I struggle with it who I am and that I don't have to obey my flesh anymore. TO GOD BE THE GLORY!!!!!

Cholette, you are NOT going to believe this! When I first logged back in to read the last post (it was from Dove-Solutions at the time) I added a response. This is the very thought that came to mind as I clicked send, "From one worshipper to another...I sure would like to know what Cholette thinks about this."

Thank you girl...thank you!!!!!!!!

**Desiree (Starpop)** · by **Desiree (Starpop)** on Tue Jun 30, 2009 6:41 pm

MY MY MY....I feel like shouting!!! :clap: rofl

Seriously, this is some good word!! We can't allow Satan to make us feel like we're "not close to God" or "unworthy"--as Cholette mentioned, that's his tactics at work!!

Be blessed you guys and keep living for God nomatter what! AS PAUL SAYS: PRESS!!!! (which pressin aint easy by no means but you know what you're goal is!)

desiree

chica4christ · by chica4christ on Tue Jun 30, 2009 6:41 pm

Blessings Cholette :) thanks for your words of encouragement...

I am doing a lot better than yesterday or the day before.

Virtuous · by Virtuous on Tue Jun 30, 2009 9:05 pm

Well, I guess I can take a little comfort in the fact that I haven't actually bought any in a few weeks...so I guess that's a start, huh? It still doesn't erase the fact that I have family and friends who smoke and I'll bum one off of them.

I still feel the need to talk with my Pastor about this...so we'll just see what happens.

chica4christ, I pray that we both, as well as others, find the strength we need to overcome our stuggles!

True Flight · by True Flight on Wed Jul 01, 2009 3:46 am

I,m lifted by what has been posted, some good stuff here.
I feel like I have been watered.

As long as we have the attention of some worshipers.
I would like to thank you for what you do.
You are true warriors.
You stand on the front lines week after week.
You stand in defence
You move forward on attack
You usher in the presence of God
You roll out the red carpet for our Lord
You bring the presence of the Lord into our lives
You are the true warriors of God

Thank You, for all you do.

Cholette · by Cholette on Wed Jul 01, 2009 6:41 am

Awwww True Flight...thank you!!!! flower

Chica4Christ and Virtuous...To God be the Glory...I'm glad you were encouraged!!!!!! praiseGod

**Desiree (Starpop)** · by **Desiree (Starpop)** on Wed Jul 01, 2009 6:51 am

True flight

I think I speak for others when I say you are valuable here!! THANKS FOR BEING YOU!

desiree

**lola21st** · by **lola21st** on Wed Jul 01, 2009 7:38 am

That' so funny...I echo what True Flight posted above and that's why I came back to this thread...I just had to say how much I love this site community! Earlier when I was reading through the thread I felt (and smelled) the love of Christ and the anointing, it's so strong here! I just felt so joyful and blessed, everyone is so supportive and encouraging! cool yoh

I felt life, healing, restoration and hope in this place! Bless the Lord!! Praise the Lord

I love you all very much!! big hug

Everyone, keep doing you in Christ so that God is glorified like He was today!!

Blessings,

Lurdys

P.S. Cholette - Girrl, you learned how to eat that fruit whole, huh? You have moved from peaches to melons! lol!

I love your encouraging word! Preach on, Sister!

dreamster · by dreamster on Wed Jul 01, 2009 8:14 am

yeah joycebaby,,, lol!

:cute: :cute: um lurdy wat does love smell like??? kookoo

**lola21st** · by **lola21st** on Wed Jul 01, 2009 5:05 pm

actually, I believe it's the anointing that I smell (sorry, I didn't write that clearly) - hard to describe but sweet/smoky/spicy/musty/woodsy all at the same time...I often smell it when on this site...