I have needed a couple days to pray and think before putting these words down. While I was on my way home from NC, I was informed of the recent events that caused turmoil here on the forum. When I was told that Lorraine left the forum and others I was heart broken. I thought, (Why would someone want to hurt such good people?) Now as you know this is not my forum, but for those that read my post from last week, you know what this forum means to me.
All I could think about the last 579 miles of our trip was (How can I fix this?) So since I have been home, I have made phone calls, sent emails and PM's, prayed, and racked my brain as to how this can all be repaired! I guess it wouldn't matter if people left if I didn't care, but I do. So for that reason when part of your family leaves you have to be sad. I am so sorry that some of you were hurt by others here and it is a shame that some had to use harsh words against his brother here. Remember that God would have us to use positive words to one another and build each other up! Not negative words to discourage and tear down. If you have used words to tear down and are still mad at someone then you need to forgive and let them know. I know that God would not want that here or anywhere. Sometimes people lose focus and forget what this forum is for. If one needs to know, just look at where it says what this forum is to be used for. We are blessed to have such a great place to come together here and pray, share, encourage and bless one another. It is a shame that the devil can stick his foot in the door and cause mayhem. The devil is the only one who had fun in all of this, and he will be happy that some have left this forum. I hope and pray that my friends that were hurt will give the devil a big sock in the eye and come back to the forum! This would grieve the devil and make the Holy Spirit so happy! This would also bring joy to the majority of us here. You see most of us here want those of you who have left to come back.
I look at it this way. If you had a church of 100 people that you attended and loved, and there was one old grumpy man that didn't like you, would you let that one old guy drive you away? (NO) So please pray and ask the Lord if it would please him that you are leaving and if it is in His will. May He bless you no matter your decision. You are one of God's kids, that makes you one of my brothers or sisters. He loves you and so do I.
After two days of pondering and praying I believe God sent me these words.
May God bless you as you read this.
Your brother in Christ,
Mike from MI
All I could think about the last 579 miles of our trip was (How can I fix this?) So since I have been home, I have made phone calls, sent emails and PM's, prayed, and racked my brain as to how this can all be repaired! I guess it wouldn't matter if people left if I didn't care, but I do. So for that reason when part of your family leaves you have to be sad. I am so sorry that some of you were hurt by others here and it is a shame that some had to use harsh words against his brother here. Remember that God would have us to use positive words to one another and build each other up! Not negative words to discourage and tear down. If you have used words to tear down and are still mad at someone then you need to forgive and let them know. I know that God would not want that here or anywhere. Sometimes people lose focus and forget what this forum is for. If one needs to know, just look at where it says what this forum is to be used for. We are blessed to have such a great place to come together here and pray, share, encourage and bless one another. It is a shame that the devil can stick his foot in the door and cause mayhem. The devil is the only one who had fun in all of this, and he will be happy that some have left this forum. I hope and pray that my friends that were hurt will give the devil a big sock in the eye and come back to the forum! This would grieve the devil and make the Holy Spirit so happy! This would also bring joy to the majority of us here. You see most of us here want those of you who have left to come back.
I look at it this way. If you had a church of 100 people that you attended and loved, and there was one old grumpy man that didn't like you, would you let that one old guy drive you away? (NO) So please pray and ask the Lord if it would please him that you are leaving and if it is in His will. May He bless you no matter your decision. You are one of God's kids, that makes you one of my brothers or sisters. He loves you and so do I.
After two days of pondering and praying I believe God sent me these words.
May God bless you as you read this.
Your brother in Christ,
Mike from MI
The forum is indeed a blessing for all who enter in. It is a place were Christians can share their views and speak their mind with other like believers. I for one do not get offended so easily but as we all have learned, some people do. As Christians we need to encourage one another in the Word and lift each other up in times of need. I believe, that if we come having more of a wanting to give, instead of recieve, then we may be more of a blessing in someones life. From my experience, finding a friend is pretty darn easy but keeping them takes alot more work. God Bless all who are and have been a member of this forum and may it continue to be a blessing until the Lords return. Morningstar/Randy