Confessions - Page 8

Jacob's Ladder · #71 03-14-2013, 01:32 PM

All of you are a bunch of sinners! I buke' the debbil' out of all yall'! I now forgive you of your sins!

Ego te absolvo a peccatis tuis in nomine Patris et filii et spiritus sancti'

OneAccord · #72 03-14-2013, 05:17 PM

Pickled okra? Eggs? Nothing... not nothing should ever be pickled except...well pickles.

That being said.... this one of the most uplifting threads I have read in a long time. Christians helping other Christians with their struggles. Anbd praying for one another.... and encouaging one another. If AFF were like this a little more often... more like it was in days gone by... I might just have to start dropping by a little more often.

Oh, I'm suppose to confess something. Okay..... let me think.....

Thinkin......

Still thinkin. No, actually, I have too many to name. But one "biggie" is my past. I know... its under the Blood. Its forgiven. But still, why would God ever want to use someone who has failed Him so miserably? All I have is ask for His forgiveness and He wil forgive. I know. What good could I ever do for anyone in light of he fact that I was called to preach... served as an evangelist for many years, only to fail the Lord who, I might add, has never, ever failed me? Takin up too much space, but, in a nutshell, I think the thing that keeps me from living for tomorrow, are the things I did yesterday...which makes absolutely no sense.

jen4yeshua · #73 03-14-2013, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by OneAccord

Pickled okra? Eggs? Nothing... not nothing should ever be pickled except...well pickles.

That being said.... this one of the most uplifting threads I have read in a long time. Christians helping other Christians with their struggles. Anbd praying for one another.... and encouaging one another. If AFF were like this a little more often... more like it was in days gone by... I might just have to start dropping by a little more often.

Oh, I'm suppose to confess something. Okay..... let me think.....

Thinkin......

Still thinkin. No, actually, I have too many to name. But one "biggie" is my past. I know... its under the Blood. Its forgiven. But still, why would God ever want to use someone who has failed Him so miserably? All I have is ask for His forgiveness and He wil forgive. I know. What good could I ever do for anyone in light of he fact that I was called to preach... served as an evangelist for many years, only to fail the Lord who, I might add, has never, ever failed me? Takin up too much space, but, in a nutshell, I think the thing that keeps me from living for tomorrow, are the things I did yesterday...which makes absolutely no sense.

I am inspired by your honesty and humility. That's the wonderful thing that I can never comprehend about God. He has always been so very full of mercy to me when I least deserved it, but that's when I most needed it. He is such a good God! I was in from a very dark place when he rescued me, and I have recurring bouts of condemnation from time to time that just feel so crippling. Often it comes through the opinions of others, and what I have had trouble comprehending through the years is that others in church, who clearly have an understanding of God's intervention and mercy in their own lives, can not seem to extend that same mercy to others. It grieves me so very much, that I am feeling the tears well up. But it helps me to keep my eyes on Him, and focus my attention on what He says about me. Today is a new day, and He can restore you for your purpose in a new season. Maybe He wants to use your testimony (the real, current, warts and all one) to help to heal the body. Maybe He wants to release you in a new mission field where there are people who need to hear your story now, and need to hear the richness of God's grace and mercy to you at THIS time in your walk. I look forward to reading about the people that you have encountered who will never be the same because of your story of God's mercy! Our ministers are under such attack, more and more as times get darker, but God is still greater and I pray for your strengthening, encouragement and victory.

ctclady11 · #74 03-15-2013, 05:45 PM

I agree with Jen4Yeshua, and I will be praying for you as well. Don't let the devil beat you up because of your past. I know it's not easy to forgive yourself, but with the Lord's help you CAN. Have a Blessed weekend all!

jen4yeshua · #75 03-15-2013, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by ctclady11

I agree with Jen4Yeshua, and I will be praying for you as well. Don't let the devil beat you up because of your past. I know it's not easy to forgive yourself, but with the Lord's help you CAN. Have a Blessed weekend all!

You too

ctclady11 · #76 03-18-2013, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Jacob's Ladder

All of you are a bunch of sinners! I buke' the debbil' out of all yall'! I now forgive you of your sins!

Ego te absolvo a peccatis tuis in nomine Patris et filii et spiritus sancti'

Are you mocking God sir or are you just trying to be funny! Because I don't find it funny at all! Still love you and God Bless you!

Aquila · #77 03-18-2013, 11:49 AM

All of the things confessed in this thread is why Christ willingly died for us.

On that cross... there was a switch in identities. Jesus became sin... all of our sin... that we might be come the very sinless righteousness of God.

Please note... Jesus became our sin... though he knew no sin. And through that act... we have become the very righteousness of God... though we have never known perfection.

Paul explained it by stating the he (his spiritual identity) was crucified with Christ... and yet he lived. Not himself, but his new identity... Christ who dwelt within him.

Jesus was indeed our propitiation.

imreedemed · #78 03-18-2013, 02:50 PM

Beautiful message Aquila. I struggle with alot of stuff. 1. I'm a church hopper, i dont have that one church that i fellowship. I'm afraid that attaching myself too much on any organization might make me legalistic or its just going to get my focus off the cross. 2. I'm often too critical about almost anything. I'm a programmer i work with logic 100% of the time. 3. I'm single and like most single guys i struggle with lust. 4. I'm bad with people (even church folk) im often afraid of getting judged on just about everything. and the lists just keeps getting bigger and bigger