One of the Biggest Mistakes

[He's My Friend]

Originally Posted by Pressing-On

ILG,
I apologize for coming on so strong in my earlier post. I can be very passionate about some things.

Something Ferd pointed out in his earlier post rings very true for me and my husband.

"For some staying and being right is the only thing that can be done because in the end, someone will be needed to clean up the mess."

This seems to have been our lot in life - staying, seeing things through and being part of the team that cleans up the mess when it's over. I think we are all made for difference services and God uses our personalities in these areas.

I think our children were tired of hearing, "We are going to see this through!"

That doesn't mean I agree with everything and have never voiced my frustration. I've vented with some friends on this very forum. It's just not something I would do openly. Even though some things can really rankle you, you know you have it to do and you have to turn your face to the wind and keep walking.

I think it's not good for me to post on such a thread. lol It only makes me feel impatient when I've seen things falling apart and you are trying to hold it together because you know in the grander scheme of things, the victory is so sublime.

We've just passed through a very trying time here. My husband, as is his way, took the helm, steadied the boat and sailed us to the other side, of course, with God's guidance. The victory is sweet! I had all this in mind when I was posting.

Again, I apologize. I'm sorry to offend.

I can only speak for myself, but I do not think you could offend me.
You are very sweet in your posting, and a blessing.
I enjoy what you have said on this topic.

[StMark]

Originally Posted by Pressing-On

ILG,
I apologize for coming on so strong in my earlier post. I can be very passionate about some things.

Something Ferd pointed out in his earlier post rings very true for me and my husband.

"For some staying and being right is the only thing that can be done because in the end, someone will be needed to clean up the mess."

This seems to have been our lot in life - staying, seeing things through and being part of the team that cleans up the mess when it's over. I think we are all made for difference services and God uses our personalities in these areas.

I think our children were tired of hearing, "We are going to see this through!"

That doesn't mean I agree with everything and have never voiced my frustration. I've vented with some friends on this very forum. It's just not something I would do openly. Even though some things can really rankle you, you know you have it to do and you have to turn your face to the wind and keep walking.

I think it's not good for me to post on such a thread. lol It only makes me feel impatient when I've seen things falling apart and you are trying to hold it together because you know in the grander scheme of things, the victory is so sublime.

We've just passed through a very trying time here. My husband, as is his way, took the helm, steadied the boat and sailed us to the other side, of course, with God's guidance. The victory is sweet! I had all this in mind when I was posting.

Again, I apologize. I'm sorry to offend.

That is very well put - something I'd never thought about.

Only the strong survive

[rgcraig]

Originally Posted by StMark

That is very well put - something I'd never thought about.

Only the strong survive

Lol! Boy, many could be offended by this, but instead you are right that's what the scripture says! We must endure until the end.

However, just because some have chosen not to stay in the UPC doesn't mean they aren't going to survive. I'm pretty sure that's not what PO was saying at all.

[StMark]

Originally Posted by rgcraig

All hurt doesn't cause bitterness. Some don't seem to see that.

It doesn't if you don't let it fester

[rgcraig]

Originally Posted by StMark

It doesn't if you don't let it fester

And just because someone talks of their past hurts doesn't mean they are festering.

[Pressing-On]

Originally Posted by He's My Friend

I can only speak for myself, but I do not think you could offend me.
You are very sweet in your posting, and a blessing.
I enjoy what you have said on this topic.

Now that was sweet! Thank you!

[Pressing-On]

Originally Posted by StMark

That is very well put - something I'd never thought about.

Only the strong survive

Mark,
You have such a funny way of putting things. LOL!

"Only the strong survive"

It's only by God's mercy that any of us survive. Sometimes I've wondered why He ever cares for me at all.

There are days when I say, "Thank you for letting me pray today." There are some people that will totally understand that statement.

[StMark]

Originally Posted by rgcraig

And just because someone talks of their past hurts doesn't mean they are festering.

when you've been hurt by the church you know other hurt people
and all the signs that go with it both good and bad

[Hoovie]

Originally Posted by StMark

That is very well put - something I'd never thought about.

Only the strong survive

Amen... the big fish eat the little fish... survival of the fittest... It's in the BOOK!

[Pressing-On]

Originally Posted by Stephen Hoover

Amen... the big fish eat the little fish... survival of the fittest... It's in the BOOK!

Stephen, you're a nut!!!