Loneliness

Posted On: May 17, 2012

Loneliness is one of those experiences that is so fundamental to the human condition that some have argued that it is a universal experience. I cannot deny that assertion based on my own personal experience. I have lived through feelings of loneliness as both a believer and unbeliever. And based on those experiences I can honestly say that there is an essential difference between the two. Perhaps we need a word to distinguish between them. As an unbeliever I experienced loneliness that led to true dispair, but I have never dispaired in that same way as a believer.

One day in 1999 I was feeling a little sorry for myself, and feeling pretty lonely. And it was in the midst of those feelings that the Lord challenged me, and opened my eyes to a testimony that I did not know that I had. I recently came across a short piece that I wrote back then in order to try to express what God was showing me. I am sharing it below. While it is far from answering all of our questions about feelings of loneliness I found it encouraging, and hope that you do too.

On Loneliness

Seems strange. That a Christian could be lonely. Perhaps it is an impossibility. Yet, I must be quite honest with you, I feel lonely right now, most lonely indeed. Or do I? Yes...yes, I am quite sure I do. Or perhaps...well, let me think of it this way, for I am currently recalling the story of another.

There was once a yong man, about my age in fact. Actually he was several years younger. It was a very pitiful case. His loneliness was overwhelming. I worried that he would do something tragic one day. I was able to relate to his loneliness. But he, unlike me, had no relationship with God. He knew some things about God, but he did not know God. Not at all.

He was a pretty good writer. And he could write about pain with authority! You could tell that pain was a close, personal friend of his. He once wrote a poem that sent chills to the depths of my being. It was wonderfully frightening. It was on loneliness. And I'm trying to remember the words, but they just won't seem to come to me. Don't you hate it when that happens? This is so frustrating!

I do remember the title. It was called The Lady. And I remember the very last line. There was something about that last line that always stuck out to me. I have never forgotten that part. But I really want remember the rest for you, because it was the rest of it that truly haunted me.

It had to do with this lady, that is loneliness, for she was very much a real person to him. Yes, I remember him going to great lengths to get that across. And she would visit him often. These words, whichI cannot seem to remember, described her visits. He wrote about the anticipation he felt when he knew that she was on her way, and how frozen and fixed on her he would be while she stayed. Then he wrote about how he would feel when she would finally walk away. He observed how slowly she walked away. He was very adamant that she never left quickly. I just wish I could remember the words for you. Such powerful words!

Nevermind. I have wrestled with this for so long that I have nearly given the whole thing away. Perhaps it will come back to me later. Anyway, as I was saying I do remember that very last line. I do not think that I will ever forget those words. I am not sure why they stick with me so well. For this is all it said: I hope and pray that I can never write about her as easily as I do right now.

Isn't there something frightening about that? Certainly he must have penned those words right in the middle of one of her visits! Or perhaps he wrote them as she was slowly walking away. Either way it is clear that he knew her very well.

However, this is what I am confused about. I relate to him so well, for I feel loneliness, but for some reason I do not feel The Lady. I am most certain that I do not know loneliness like he knew her. Oh, Father! Please, won't you help me? Is it right for me to feel lonely? Am I really lonely? Who is this lady that he spoke of and why can I not remember his words about her?

God's Answer:

Oh you of little faith. Do you knot know that I answer your prayers? That young man was you. But not you, for the old has passed away, and with it your relationship with The Lady. Can't you see? I answered your prayer, and you will never be able to write about her in that way again. And my children be lonely? That is only impossible if they believe a lie, for I am always with them!

JESUS CAN FILL YOUR PLACE OF LONELINESS! ASK HIM IN YOUR LIFE TODAY @ www.jesussaves.cc//index.php/english/prayer-of-salvation/

By Jonathan Stone of stonewritten.com

God Has A Plan For Your Life Part One

Posted On: April 28, 2012

God Has A Plan For Your Life! Part One

How many times have you heard that? Especially from our parents or a pastor when things don’t go our way? I can remember time and time again just rolling my eyes and saying under my breath, REALLY?? Well it does feel like it right now! Maybe you are having these same thoughts and feelings. I am sure they are justified. Been there myself but the good thing is that God is right there with you in the place you are right now. What always use to bug me is that people would say that but then that’s it. I would want to scream, “yes but how will I know it when it gets here?”

So here are some thoughts on understanding God’s plan for your life. First it begins with believing God’s Word is true. Jeremiah 29:11 says “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. Scriptures must be more than words on a page, they must be written upon our hearts. How? By reading the Word then speaking it through confessions and prayers. Take the Scripture and out of your own mouth speak it and NOTHING ELSE! Before you know it you will believe it!

Secondly, you must a surrender to your own will. Most of us Christians are committed to Christ but are we surrendered? Are we willing to say as Jesus did, “Not my will but thine be done?” This type of surrender is a tall order and not easy to do but through prayer, Bible reading, and surrounding yourself with faith-filled people surrender can happen. I personally think that surrounding yourself with the right kind of people is the most effective way to surrender. One thing is for sure, when you are going through a situation or season in your life when things aren’t going well, DON’T surround yourself with people who keep talking about the situation. Get with people who will believe for God’s best and speak ONLY God’s will over you.

The Kiss of Salvation

Posted On: February 11, 2012

The King of Kings has kissed mankind with the gift of salvation. In the words of a famous worship song, “The darling of heaven crucified, worthy is the lamb!” God SO loved the world that He gave His only son to die for us so that we can have eternal life! At the top of the cross Jesus died upon it said “King of Kings.”

The definition of a “kiss” is to touch or caress with the lips as an expression of affection. While OBVIOUSLY I am not saying that Jesus has literally “kissed” us what I am saying is that when we accept God’s gift, Jesus Christ, we are accepting His touch, his embrace. One touch “kiss” from the King of Kings changes our lives forever! We get to spend eternity in heaven and have peace in this life.

There was a woman in the Bible who understood the power of the “kiss.” Luke 7:37-38 says "And, behold, a woman in the city, which was a sinner... brought an alabaster box of ointment, And stood at his feet behind him weeping, and began to wash his feet with tears, and did wipe them with the hairs of her head, and kissed his feet, and anointed them with the ointment.” When we truly accept salvation it will make a difference in our life. We will seek for ways to honor the King of Kings in word and in deed. We will not only accept His embrace but we will want to embrace Him.

So accept the “kiss” of salvation today @ http://www.jesussaves.cc

if you have already accepted forward this blog to all your friends!

Written by: Teri Winters

**Slogan is the slogan of Kay Jewelers

Unconditional Love

Posted On: February 09, 2012

Grand Nephew Caleb Daniel made his “Grand” entrance into the world this week. What a wonderful gift our family received right here before Valentines Day. As each family member held him there was such a love and acceptance of him. No one was saying, “well when he grows up he better be this or that, or if he doesn’t do this or that we just won’t accept him.” Of course not! He is “our” boy and we love him. Nothing he will or will not do will EVER change our hearts!

If we, being human and flawed, feel this way about our little Caleb how much more does our heavenly father love us? Before the foundations of the world God knew us. When we were in our mothers womb He formed us. We are fearfully and wonderfully made! Now that’s love and God’s love is shown in His ultimate sacrifice to give His only son, Jesus, to die for each of us. John 3:16 says, “For God so love the world that He GAVE His only son that whosoever believes in Him shall have everlasting life.” That’s true love!

God’s love is not based on are goodness or how we perform but rather on who’s we are and we are ALL God’s children when we accept His son, Jesus Christ, who gave His life for ALL of us. Receiving the love of Jesus and living in his love everyday, is the first and most essential step in having a love worth giving. Jesus gave His life for YOU so give your life to Him. Just like we have accepted and love our little Caleb just because he is in our family so God loves you and accepts you! Become a part of God’s family today. Click here to accept Jesus Christ!

Does God respond to your prayers?

Posted On: January 27, 2012

If your reply is yes, please read on…..

Yes, I believe God does respond to your prayers. He hears and understands when you pray.

I need you to join me in prayer that the Lord will prepare the hearts of the people as we proclaim the gospel during an online crusade to the Philippines in April 2012.

I believe you and I can use our facebook and other Internet tools to spread the good news of Jesus Christ to one-third of the people in the world.

As founder of the Jesus Saves Network, I am inviting you and your friends to join in an online crusade to the people in the Philippines. The population is estimated at about 100 million which includes about 30 million Internet users. Many of these are committed and dedicated Christians who are beginning to join us in prayer for thecrusade for healings and salvation.I believe many people will respond to the gospel online in the year of 2012 if we pray and seek God on their behalf.

The Jesus Saves website has been published on line for the past 10 years and provides opportunity for visitors to know about Jesus and to pray the “Prayer of Salvation.” During the year of 2011 the Jesus Saves website was visited by 14,571 unique visitors. These visitors were from 143 countries with more than 2300 praying the “Prayer of Salvation.”Only 360 of the visitors were from the Philippines.

I invite you to join the SHOUT crew as we “Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation.” Crew members SHOUT…. “Share Him On Ur Technology.”

All members are informed by e-mail published at least bi-monthly of ourprogress toward achieving the goals of winning souls and making disciples of people on line.

Sixty –three years ago, after hearing the gospel proclaimed for several years, I accepted Jesus as my Lord and Savior. I have never regretted that decision and it has been an exciting journey for me to walk with Jesus.

Today I have a desire to obey Mark 16:15 “Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation.” Please join me in prayer; visit our site atwww.JesusSavesNetwork.com and sign up as a crew member.

Dan Winters

Founder

Make A New Years Resolution to SHOUT JESUS SAVES

Posted On: January 01, 2012

A New Years Resolution

As 2012 begins, maybe you’ve been giving some thought to how you can make this year better than 2011. Remember how exciting it was when you first accepted Jesus and prayed the “Prayer of Salvation?”

How about committing to Share the Joy of such experiences with another person on the Internet every day in 2012? We can help you tell others about Jesus! The crew at Jesus Saves Network will provide you content and you choose what you want to share with others to tell them the Good News of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Join in a New Years Resolution – SHOUT..Share Him On Ur Technology.

As you share Him pray that the messages you forward or share will help win at least one of your facebook friends to Jesus each month. One a month for twelve months would achieve a goal of “Win 12 in the year of 2012.

“Win 12 in 2012.”

Join the crew at Shout Jesus Saves.com and we will send you suggested text to forward or share with others. www.ShoutJesusSaves.com

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Loneliness

God Has A Plan For Your Life Part One

The Kiss of Salvation

Unconditional Love

Does God respond to your prayers?

Make A New Years Resolution to SHOUT JESUS SAVES

A New Years Resolution

As 2012 begins, maybe you’ve been giving some thought to how you can make this year better than 2011. Remember how exciting it was when you first accepted Jesus and prayed the “Prayer of Salvation?”

As you share Him pray that the messages you forward or share will help win at least one of your facebook friends to Jesus each month. One a month for twelve months would achieve a goal of “Win 12 in the year of 2012.

“Win 12 in 2012.”

Join the crew at Shout Jesus Saves.com and we will send you suggested text to forward or share with others. www.ShoutJesusSaves.com

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