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[rgcraig]

Hey everyone!

I went this weekend with a friend of mine to a "Love Thy Neighbor" ladies night in Jackson, MS. My friend spoke and I just felt that I wanted to share a bit of what she spoke on.

She, of course, addressed the ladies and it wasn't a "feel good" message, but a soul searching one that she felt led to speak on.

She had a list of names that God calls us as his children and passed those out to everyone along with a list of emotions that women have and a scripture for each emotion. (I'll get these and post later) The list of names that God calls us she wanted the ladies to read and when they felt unworthy, low self-esteem, etc. to read the names that God calls us and know that we aren't these things to him that he sees us as "the apple of his eye", etc. Real powerful when you do that.

I can't retell the whole message, but what I felt to share with you ladies is this. That we have wallpaper in our minds of all the negative events that have happened in our lives and that we have to make a conscious effort to tear down that wallpaper and replace with positive thoughts.

That satan's best attack on us is our minds and he will use the hurts of our past to destroy us.

She explained also that we are emotional creatures and because of that we can use those emotions for positive influences around us or negative influences. That too is a conscious choice.

Just be aware of the choices you make.

[Rhoni]

Originally Posted by rgcraig

Hey everyone!

I went this weekend with a friend of mine to a "Love Thy Neighbor" ladies night in Jackson, MS. My friend spoke and I just felt that I wanted to share a bit of what she spoke on.

She, of course, addressed the ladies and it wasn't a "feel good" message, but a soul searching one that she felt led to speak on.

She had a list of names that God calls us as his children and passed those out to everyone along with a list of emotions that women have and a scripture for each emotion. (I'll get these and post later) The list of names that God calls us she wanted the ladies to read and when they felt unworthy, low self-esteem, etc. to read the names that God calls us and know that we aren't these things to him that he sees us as "the apple of his eye", etc. Real powerful when you do that.

I can't retell the whole message, but what I felt to share with you ladies is this. That we have wallpaper in our minds of all the negative events that have happened in our lives and that we have to make a conscious effort to tear down that wallpaper and replace with positive thoughts.

That satan's best attack on us is our minds and he will use the hurts of our past to destroy us.

She explained also that we are emotional creatures and because of that we can use those emotions for positive influences around us or negative influences. That too is a conscious choice.

Just be aware of the choices you make.

Renda,

Looking forward to reading this...my sister called to my attention something that I wasn't aware of. She mentioned a gentleman friend who I think highly of. I mentioned that I was too old, too fat, and he deserved better. I thought she was going to pull the car off the road and spank me.

For all those who think Rhoni thinks too highly of herself...maybe you just aren't seeing me.

Blessings, Rhoni

P.S. Amazing Grace...glad your mother is doing better...prayers have been going up.

[Tina]

Sounds like it would have been a great message.

[rgcraig]

Originally Posted by rgcraig

Hey everyone!

I went this weekend with a friend of mine to a "Love Thy Neighbor" ladies night in Jackson, MS. My friend spoke and I just felt that I wanted to share a bit of what she spoke on.

She, of course, addressed the ladies and it wasn't a "feel good" message, but a soul searching one that she felt led to speak on.

She had a list of names that God calls us as his children and passed those out to everyone along with a list of emotions that women have and a scripture for each emotion. (I'll get these and post later) The list of names that God calls us she wanted the ladies to read and when they felt unworthy, low self-esteem, etc. to read the names that God calls us and know that we aren't these things to him that he sees us as "the apple of his eye", etc. Real powerful when you do that.

I can't retell the whole message, but what I felt to share with you ladies is this. That we have wallpaper in our minds of all the negative events that have happened in our lives and that we have to make a conscious effort to tear down that wallpaper and replace with positive thoughts.

That satan's best attack on us is our minds and he will use the hurts of our past to destroy us.

She explained also that we are emotional creatures and because of that we can use those emotions for positive influences around us or negative influences. That too is a conscious choice.

Just be aware of the choices you make.

EMOTIONS

SAD

2 So the king asked me, “Why are you looking so sad? You don’t look sick to me. You must be deeply troubled.” Then I was terrified,

ANGRY

Ephesians 4:26 (New International Version)

26"In your anger do not sin"[a]: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry

DISAPPOINTED

Isaiah 49:23

…….Then you will know that I am the LORD; those who hope in me will not be disappointed."

DISILLUSIONED

Psalms 146: 5,6

5 Blessed is he whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the LORD his God, 6 the Maker of heaven and earth, the sea, and everything in them—the LORD, who remains faithful forever

GUILTY

Psalm 32:1-7 (New International Version)

1 Blessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered.
2 Blessed is the man whose sin the LORD does not count against him
and in whose spirit is no deceit.
3 When I kept silent, my bones wasted away through my groaning all day long.
4 For day and night your hand was heavy upon me; my strength was sapped
as in the heat of summer. Selah
5 Then I acknowledged my sin to you and did not cover up my iniquity.
I said, "I will confess my transgressions to the LORD "—and you forgave
the guilt of my sin. Selah
6 Therefore let everyone who is godly pray to you while you may be found;
surely when the mighty waters rise, they will not reach him.
7 You are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble
and surround me with songs of deliverance. Selah

HAPPY

Ecclesiastes 7:14 (New International Version)

14 When times are good, be happy; but when times are bad, consider:
God has made the one as well as the other. Therefore, a man cannot discover
anything about his future

James 5:13 (New International Version)

13Is any one of you in trouble? He should pray. Is anyone happy? Let him sing songs of praise.

HOPEFUL

Psalm 119:116 (New International Version)

116 Sustain me according to your promise, and I will live; do not let my hopes be dashed.

HOPELESS

Psalm 42:5

5 Why are you downcast, O my soul? Why so disturbed within me?
Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God.





AFRAID

Isaiah 43:1 (New International Version)

1 But now, this is what the LORD says— he who created you, O Jacob,
he who formed you, O Israel: "Fear not, for I have redeemed you;
I have summoned you by name; you are mine.

SICK

James 5:14 (New International Version)

14Is any one of you sick? He should call the elders of the church to pray over him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord.

ASHAMED

Isaiah 61:7 (New International Version)

7Instead of their shame my people will receive a double portion,
and instead of disgrace they will rejoice in their inheritance;
and so they will inherit a double portion in their land, and everlasting joy will be theirs.

INFERIOR

2 Corinthians 10:12 (New International Version)

12We do not dare to classify or compare ourselves with some who commend themselves. When they measure themselves by themselves and compare themselves with themselves, they are not wise.

INSIGNIFICANT

Psalm 139:13-18 (New International Version)

13 For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother's womb.
14 I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.
15 My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place.
When I was woven together in the depths of the earth, 16 your eyes saw my unformed body. All the days ordained for me were written in your book
before one of them came to be. 17 How precious to me are your thoughts, O God! How vast is the sum of them! 18 Were I to count them, they would outnumber the grains of sand. When I awake, I am still with you.

ANXIOUS

Philippians 4:6 (New International Version)

6Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

[rgcraig]

This is only half of the list of what God calls his children! When you are down just learn these names and start praying them - it will pick you up!

A city not forsaken

12And they shall call them, The holy people, The redeemed of the LORD: and thou shall be called, Sought out, A city not forsaken. Isaiah 62:12 KJV

Crown of glory in the hand of the LORD, and a royal diadem in the hand of thy God.

3Thou shall also be a crown of glory in the hand of the LORD, and a royal diadem in the hand of thy God. Isaiah 62:3 KJV

A HOLY PEOPLE UNTO THE LORD THY GOD

For thou art an holy people unto the LORD thy God: the LORD thy God hath chosen thee to be a special people unto himself, above all people that are upon the face of the earth. Deuteronomy 7:5-7 KJV

A PARTAKER OF THE GLORY THAT SHALL BE REVEALED

But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.
1 Peter 4:12-14

A PECULIAR PEOPLE

For thou art an holy people unto the LORD thy God, and the LORD hath chosen thee to be a peculiar people unto himself, above all the nations that are upon the earth.
Deuteronomy 14:1-3

A PILLAR IN THE TEMPLE OF MY GOD

12 To him who overcomes I will make a pillar in the temple of my God. Never again will he leave it. I will write on him the name of my God and the name of the city of my God, the new Jerusalem, which is coming down out of heaven from my God; and I will also write on him my new name. Revelation 3:12 NIV

ACCEPTED IN THE BELOVED

6To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved. Ephesians 1:6 KJV


AMBASSADOR FOR CHRIST

We are therefore Christ's ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ's behalf: Be reconciled to God.
2 Corinthians 5:19-21 NIV

APPLE OF HIS EYE

He found him in a desert land, and in the waste howling wilderness; he led him about, he instructed him, he kept him as the apple of his eye.
Deuteronomy 32:9-11

8 Keep me as the apple of your eye;
hide me in the shadow of your wings Psalms 17:8

BELOVED OF GOD

……… beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Romans 1:6-8

BLESSED

Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered.
Psalm 32:1-3 KJV

BRANCH OF MY PLANTING

Thy people also shall be all righteous: they shall inherit the land for ever, the branch of my planting, the work of my hands, that I may be glorified.
Isaiah 60:20-22 KJV

CALLED, AND CHOSEN AND FAITHFUL

for he is Lord of lords, and King of kings: and they that are with him are called, and chosen, and faithful.
Revelation 17:13-15 KJV

CHILD OF GOD

Romans 8:16
The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God
CHILD OF THE MOST HIGH

I have said, Ye are gods; and all of you are children of the most High.
Psalm 82:5-7

CHILD OF PROMISE

Now we, brethren, (sister) as Isaac was, are the children of promise. Galatians 4:27-29 CHOSEN GENERATION

But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should show forth the praises of him who has called you out of darkness into his marvelous light; 1 Peter 2:8-10 KJV

DEARLY BELOVED AND LONGED FOR

Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my dearly beloved. Philippians 4:1-3

ELECT OF GOD

Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering; Colossians 3:11-13 KJV

DELIGHT OF GOD

He brought me forth also into a large place; he delivered me, because he delighted in me.
Psalm 18:18- KJV

FAITHFUL AND WISE SERVANT

Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his lord hath made ruler over his household, to give them meat in due season?
Matthew 24:44-46

FLOCK OF MY PASTURE

And ye my flock, the flock of my pasture, are men (women) and I am your God, saith the Lord GOD.
Ezekiel 34:30-KJV


FRIEND OF GOD

And the scripture was fulfilled that says, "Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness," and he was called God's friend.
James 2:22-24

GOOD AND FAITHFUL SERVANT

21His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord. Matthew 5:21 KJV

GOD’S BUILDING

For we are laborers together with God: ye are God's husbandry, ye are God's building.
1 Corinthians 3:8-10 KJV

HABITATION OF GOD

The LORD is my strength and song, and he is become my salvation: he is my God, and I will prepare him an habitation; my father's God, and I will exalt him.
Exodus 15:1-3

SHE THAT BELIEVES ON THE SON

(S)He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and (s)he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abides on him.
John 3:35-36 KJV

SHE THAT FEARS THE LORD

Favor is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.Proverbs 31:29-31 KJV

(S)HE THAT HAS AN EAR

(S)He that hath an ear, let him/her hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him/her that overcomes will I give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the midst of the paradise of God.
Revelation 2:6-8 KJV




SHE THAT KEEPS MY WORKS UNTO THE END

And he that overcomes, and keepeth my works unto the end, to him will I give power over the nations:
Revelation 2:25-27 KJV

SHE THAT KEEPS THE SAYING OF THE PROPHECY OF THIS BOOK

Behold, I come quickly: blessed is he that keepeth the sayings of the prophecy of this book.
Revelation 22:6-KJV

SHE THAT ORDERS HER CONVERSATION ARIGHT

Psalm 50:23 (King James Version)

23Whoso offereth praise glorifies me: and to him that ordereth his conversation aright will I show the salvation of God.

(S)HE THAT OVERCOMES

(S)He that has an ear, let him(her) hear what the Spirit says unto the churches; To him(her) that overcomes will I give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the midst of the paradise of God. Revelation 2:6-8 KJV

(S)HE THAT TRUSTS IN THE LORD

7Blessed is the man (woman) that trusteth in the LORD, and whose hope the LORD is.
Jeremiah 17:7 KJV

(S)HE WHOSE TRANSGRESSION IS FORGIVEN

Blessed is he(she) whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered.
Psalm 32:1-3 KJV







HEIR OF GOD THROUGH CHRIST

Wherefore thou art no more a servant, but a son; and if a son, then an heir of God through Christ.Galatians 4:6-8 KJV

HEIR ACCORDING TO THE HOPE OF ETERNAL LIFE

That being justified by his grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life.Titus 3:6-8 KJV

HEIR OF GOD

And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together.
Romans 8:16-18 KJV

HEIR OF PROMISE

Wherein God, willing more abundantly to show unto the heirs of promise the immutability of his counsel, confirmed it by an oath:
Hebrews 6:16-18 KJV

HEIR OF THE KINGDOM

Hearken, my beloved brethren, Has not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him?
James 2:4-6 KJV

HEIR OF SALVATION

Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation?
Hebrews 1:13-14 KJV

[rgcraig]

HEIR TOGETHER OF THE GRACE OF LIFE

……….as being heirs together of the grace of life; that your prayers be not hindered.
1 Peter 3:6-8 KJV



HIS CHOSEN

O ye seed of Israel his servant, ye children of Jacob, his chosen ones.
1 Chronicles 16:12-14 KJV

HIS OWN HOUSE

But Christ as a son over his own house; whose house are we, if we hold fast the confidence and the rejoicing of the hope firm unto the end.
Hebrews 3:5-7 KJV

HIS WORKMANSHIP

For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God has before ordained that we should walk in them.
Ephesians 2:9-11 KJV

HOLY AND BELOVED

Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;
Colossians 3:11-13 KJV

HOLY PRIESTHOOD

You also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ.
1 Peter 2:4-6 KJV

HOLY TEMPLE IN THE LORD

In whom all the building fitly framed together groweth unto an holy temple in the Lord:
Ephesians 2:20-22 KJV

JOINT-HEIR WITH CHRIST

And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together.
Romans 8:16-18 KJV



KINGS AND PRIESTS

And hast made us unto our God kings and priests: and we shall reign on the earth.
Revelation 5:9-11 KJV

LITTLE CHILD

And said, Verily I say unto you, Except you be converted, and become as little children, you shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 18:2-4 KJV

LIVELY STONES

You also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ.
1 Peter 2:4-6 KJV

MAN (WOMAN) OF GOD

That the man (woman) of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.
2 Timothy 3:16-17 KJV

MINE

And all mine are thine, and thine are mine; and I am glorified in them.
John 17:9-11 KJV

MINE ANOINTED

Saying, Touch not mine anointed, and do my prophets no harm.
Psalm 105:14-16 KJV

MINISTER OF CHRIST

Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God.
1 Corinthians 4:1-3 KJV





MINISTER OF GOD

But in all things approving ourselves as the ministers of God, in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses,
2 Corinthians 6:3-5 KJV

MORE THAN CONQUERORS

Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.
Romans 8:36-38 KJV

PARTAKER OF CHRIST

For we are made partakers of Christ, if we hold the beginning of our confidence stedfast unto the end;Hebrews 3:13-15 KJV

SWEET SAVOR OF CHRIST

And the LORD their God shall save them in that day as the flock of his people: for they shall be as the stones of a crown, lifted up as an ensign upon his land.
Zechariah 9:15-17 KJV

TREES OF RIGHTEOUSNESS

To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that he might be glorified.
Isaiah 61:2-4 KJV

THEY WHICH ARE CALLED

And he saith unto me, Write, Blessed are they which are called unto the marriage supper of the Lamb. And he saith unto me, These are the true sayings of God.
Revelation 19:8-10 KJV

STRONG IN THE LORD

Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.
Ephesians 6:9-11 KJV



UPRIGHT IN HEART

Light is sown for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart.
Psalm 97:10-12 KJV

WORK OF MY HANDS

How much less to him that accepts not the persons of princes, nor regards the rich more than the poor? for they all are the work of his hands.
Job 34:18-20 KJV

ROYAL PRIESTHOOD

But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that you should show forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvelous light;1 Peter 2:8-10 KJV

[Rhoni]

Renda,

Thank-you for sharing this...It sounds as if it was an awesome messsage. Glad you were able to be there so you could share this with us!

Blessings, Rhoni

[QueenEsther]

Good Monday Morning everyone! What a weekend I have had!!! But before I get to chatting with everyone I have a special prayer requests. My mother has been battling high blood pressure for the last few months and is on medication for it however Friday she was having really bad "aches" not really pains but lots of aching on the left side of her chest and upper torso, down her arm etc... so her doctor made her get checked out at the ER and they admitted her for 24 hours to run tests and to monitor her. So far all looks fairly well but she stilld doesn't feel the best. She is going back in this morning for more testing. She is only in her later 40's. Please pray for her.

[Rhoni]

Originally Posted by QueenEsther

Good Monday Morning everyone! What a weekend I have had!!! But before I get to chatting with everyone I have a special prayer requests. My mother has been battling high blood pressure for the last few months and is on medication for it however Friday she was having really bad "aches" not really pains but lots of aching on the left side of her chest and upper torso, down her arm etc... so her doctor made her get checked out at the ER and they admitted her for 24 hours to run tests and to monitor her. So far all looks fairly well but she stilld doesn't feel the best. She is going back in this morning for more testing. She is only in her later 40's. Please pray for her.

Dear Queen Esther,

Prayers are going up for your mother. Did you know that your mother is my age? Guess it makes me old enough to be your mother...scarey isn't it?

Blessings, Rhoni

[QueenEsther]

Originally Posted by Rhoni

Dear Queen Esther,

Prayers are going up for your mother. Did you know that your mother is my age? Guess it makes me old enough to be your mother...scarey isn't it?

Blessings, Rhoni

I know!! Alot of you ladies I chat with on here are around the same age as my mother or older!! But I don't mind, most of my best friends are older than me.