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Comment on Community Watch by Nan Conner

Nan Conner — Tue, 29 May 2012 16:28:42 +0000

Community watch is an interesting phrase. As I was younger with much extended family, I was watched by so many loves ones and neighbors that I, as a child, naively believed that I was cared for lovinlgly by my watchers. It was common to care and watch family and neighbors in varied ways. I was led by Grandparents, parents,aunts/uncles,etc. to watch and love these people. Not all of them were of my white skin, but I don’t remember the difference. I pray now that I show my love of people as I proceed each day. I am blessed w/Eastgate’s leading to do so each day. But as usual, it is a breath away w/ each moment and action. As Julie and others have said, we need to read the Word daily. You know, I hope this makes sense and not gibberish?! nan

Comment on A Lifestyle That Say’s Thank You by Kris

Kris — Sat, 26 May 2012 19:26:57 +0000

Amen sister friend! ;o)

Comment on A Lifestyle That Say’s Thank You by julie

julie — Sat, 26 May 2012 15:04:17 +0000

truly it is our God who is awesome we are just awesomely loved

Comment on A Lifestyle That Say’s Thank You by julie

julie — Sat, 26 May 2012 13:49:47 +0000

One last thing strikes me, sorry. The benefits we receive as the Message so beautifully puts it are that He has restored our relationship with Him and given us back our lives. He hit the giant reset button on our story and has allowed us to begin again. Not only when we were initially saved but thankfully on a daily basis. And because of that relationship we are not left wondering around on our own trying to do it right this time but He now walks hand in hand with us, like Kris said as a sweet, kind, daddy guiding us every step of the way.
Also, I totally relate to what you said above Kris in that it is so much easier to show patience and love toward those who see the changes, the Jesus in us and want that heart change too. It is painful to share the hope of Christ with those we know and love and watch them stay on the outskirts of the well. Here is where our past serves us well, like you said we remember one, the length of time God dealt with and waited for us and we can take heart that we are not responsible for the end result but our faithful God will work His good in His time in their lives. We can love without having to “close the deal ” and grow in our trust in Him as we watch Him work His magic!!!! ( u r awesome Kris!)

Comment on A Lifestyle That Say’s Thank You by Kris

Kris — Sat, 26 May 2012 13:00:47 +0000

Julie, you’re so awesome. <3 I second what she says.

Verse 3 though. That one is pretty heavy for me. Remembering who you used to be in order to love people the way God intended and Jesus came to show us. Like you say about Eastgate's goal Rob, Love God. Love people. We haven't moved on from that because that in itself is hard enough to get right.

I find that sometimes it's really easy to remember who I used to be and in turn treat someone with the love and patience and care that God asks us to. When I think about it though, those times are easiest when it's someone I am not close to or have not invested a lot of time in. Someone who I either meet in passing or someone I know won't be in my life for long. I guess it's easiest too when it's a person who has shown that they want what we have. They want whatever they see in us… that heart change. I'm sure it's easier then because I can see forward motion rather than watching them sit in the same mess I used to be content sitting in.

Sometimes though it's incredibly difficult to remember what a mess I used to be. It's hard to remember just how stubborn and slow on the uptake I REALLY was. Especially in those moments I see looking back now, that God was standing right in my face screaming and hitting me over the head with a 2×4 and I just walked in the opposite direction. Sitting here and mulling it all over it seems that I have the hardest time remembering all that mess when it pertains to someone that I have loved over a long period of time and invested so much of my heart and life in. Someone who has been around to see the changes in me, (for the WAAAAAAYYYYY better), yet they still seem blind to the fact that they are where I once was. Completely content sitting in a giant mess, totally oblivious to the fact that it could be different. Walking away when God is screaming in their faces hitting them over the head with 2x4s. It absolutely floors me at how patient God must be to deal with all of us!

Most times I feel God very close to me, like a friend. Like a sweet, kind, daddy who gets on His knees so I can run into His arms. During the times that I am reminded how patient He is with all of us, (and how inconceivably impatient I am compared to Him), I feel so very VERY small. It most definitely puts me in my place and changes my perspective and attitude. I guess it's all part of the growing process He brings each of us through.

Comment on A Lifestyle That Say’s Thank You by julie

julie — Sat, 26 May 2012 01:42:00 +0000

This is a power packed section of scripture this week! Paul jumps in on a hot topic right off delving into politics and telling us to respect the government…With current events as they are, this could be a tough assignment. Government seems a little like “the church” in that it can be dangerous, hypocritical and increasingly intrusive in our personal lives. We have to remember that ultimately, “the heart of the king is in the hand of the Lord” and He can turn it however He wants to accomplish His purposes in this city, state, country and world. So even though we may not be able to trust the powers that be we CAN trust our King to take care of us no matter what’s going on in politics. We have the opportunity to pray for, respect, and love our enemies whether in government positions or out.
As I think over my life before Christ, absolutely there are MANY things I’d like to forget and am relieved that God has forgotten. Those things as despicable as they may have been definitely help me relate to the lost. For me though, it really isn’t the pre-salvation sins that haunted me as much as the one’s since God’s grace so mercifully appeared in my life. It is this GREAT mercy that Jesus has shown me when I’ve sinned even after I knew much better that draws me to Him day after day. As disappointing as our sins our to us they serve to teach us humility and gentleness toward our fellow travelers. His grace invites us to stay close to Him and inspires us inspires us to be light bearers…

Comment on Healthy Beliefs by julie

julie — Sun, 13 May 2012 15:19:29 +0000

I love yours too and you too sister!! Hope you have a wonderful day!!

Comment on Healthy Beliefs by Kris

Kris — Sun, 13 May 2012 13:51:34 +0000

Julie I always love your comments! You’re awesome! Happy Mother’s Day!

Comment on Healthy Beliefs by julie

julie — Sun, 13 May 2012 01:29:33 +0000

also, I’m sure Paul wouldn’t say stupid! (sorry)

Comment on Healthy Beliefs by Spud

Spud — Sat, 12 May 2012 19:19:59 +0000

Paul already knows that when man/culture/world get their hands on something of value, all hell will breakout. Division
, self promotion, greed, and worst of all mid or reinterpretation. HE WAS RIGHT.