| Author | Message | ||
| Helovesme2 Registered user Username: Helovesme2 Post Number: 527 Registered: 8-2004  |
"Whatsoever ye shalt ask in My name, that will I do." John 14:13 Am I fulfilling this ministry of the interior? There is no snare or any danger of infatuation or pride in intercession, it is a hidden ministry that brings forth fruit whereby the Father is glorified. Am I allowing my spiritual life to be frittered away, or am I bringing it all to one centre - the Atonement of my Lord? Is Jesus Christ more and more dominating every interest in my life? If the one central point, the great exerting influence in my life is the Atonement of the Lord, then every phase of my life will bear fruit for Him. I must take time to realize what is the central point of power. Do I give one minute out of sixty to concentrate upon it? "If ye abide in Me" - continue to act and think and work from that centre - "ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you." Am I abiding? Am I taking time to abide? What is the greatest factor of power in my life? Is it work, service, sacrifice for others, or trying to work for God? The thing that ought to exert the greatest power in my life is the Atonement of the Lord. It is not the thing we spend the most time on that moulds us most; the greatest element is the thing that exerts most power. We must determine to be limited and concentrate our affinities. "Whatsoever ye shall ask in My name, that will I do." The disciple who abides in Jesus is the will of God, and his apparently free choices are God's fore-ordained decrees. Mysterious? Logically contradictory and absurd? Yes, but a glorious truth to a saint. My Utmost for His Highest Oswald Chambers This whole reading was a blessing for me and came at a moment I really needed the reminder, but the title 'Don't Slack Off' was especially what I needed to be reminded of. It is my prayer that We will all press forward in prayer and in God's power and not 'slack off'. Blessings, Mary | ||
| Accepted Registered user Username: Accepted Post Number: 1 Registered: 6-2006 |
Dear Mary, thank you for the reminder. Mysterious indeed is the way our lives touch others and influence events when we pray to be in the will of God. Blessings to you. Martha | ||
| Colleentinker Registered user Username: Colleentinker Post Number: 4154 Registered: 12-2003  |
Martha, welcome to the forum! I'm glad you're with us. We all look forward to hearing more of your journey. You'll find great support and fellowship here. Colleen | ||
| Cw Registered user Username: Cw Post Number: 87 Registered: 4-2006  |
Welcome to the forum Martha. Looking forward to hearing more from you. CW | ||
| Flyinglady Registered user Username: Flyinglady Post Number: 2603 Registered: 3-2004  |
Martha, So glad you are here. Welcome!!! When you are ready, tell us of your journey. I hope you have learned, as I have, that God is always awesome. Diana | ||
| Helovesme2 Registered user Username: Helovesme2 Post Number: 534 Registered: 8-2004 |
Welcome! Welcome! Make yourself at home here! Blessings, Mary | ||
| Randyg Registered user Username: Randyg Post Number: 209 Registered: 12-2004 |
Accepted...What a great name. Welcome Martha, we look forward to hearing from you. Remember all questions are valid, and it is great to have the freedom to ask questions. Although we whine and fuss a bit, for the most part we are looking for truth, honesty and integrity as we study our way to where God wants us to be. Join in anytime. Randy | ||
| Accepted Registered user Username: Accepted Post Number: 3 Registered: 6-2006 |
Wow, I am grateful for your warm welcome, didn't expect so many affirmations to my first post. Mary, (helovesmeto), is my oldest child, she invited me to read and join this forum. I do have questions to ask, but will think how to word them later. It will be good to have so many friends to toss ideas around with. Thanks for being here. Martha | ||
| Riverfonz Registered user Username: Riverfonz Post Number: 1761 Registered: 3-2005 |
Welcome Martha to FAF! Stan | ||
| Jeremy Registered user Username: Jeremy Post Number: 1337 Registered: 10-2004  |
Welcome to the forum, Martha! So glad you've joined us here. Jeremy | ||
| Bobj Registered user Username: Bobj Post Number: 22 Registered: 1-2006 |
Welcome Martha! Glad you're here! Bob | ||
| Seekr777 Registered user Username: Seekr777 Post Number: 542 Registered: 1-2003  |
Welcome Martha, you will find some very friendly people here. Richard rtruitt@mac.com | ||
| Dennis Registered user Username: Dennis Post Number: 750 Registered: 4-2000  |
Martha, a hearty FAF welcome! We look forward to your participation in our discussions. Dennis Fischer | ||
| Javagirl Registered user Username: Javagirl Post Number: 254 Registered: 6-2005 |
Martha welcome! What a blessing to be on a God-seeking forum with your daughter--(who, by the way, has been a great blessing to me!). I look forward to hearing more from you. Maybe one day my mother will show up here, I would love to share the journey with her. God Bless Richly, Lori | ||
| Cathy2 Registered user Username: Cathy2 Post Number: 146 Registered: 2-2006 |
Welcome so much, Martha! I sure have appreciated and have been blessed by your daughter, Mary. Thank you for having and raising her! May you be blessed here as so many have been~ Cathy |
