The fleece that Gideon put out was in making sure that what he had heard was truly from the Lord. This is what it looks like:
1) You receive a word from the Lord.
2) You have doubts. Did I really hear from God or was it wishful thinking? I'll put it to the test (fleece.)
3) I'll test it one more time(fleece). Judges 6
Did you receive a word/promise from God? Are you having doubts that you really heard from God? Put out a fleece.
God allows his children to go through hard trials of their faith. We don't always understand them but God allows them in his faithfulness and love to us. Yes, God lovingly allows us to go through fiery trials for a variety of reasons which we have to evaluate. Are we in sin? Are we being corrected? Are we like Paul in danger of being lifted up by pride and need a thorn in the flesh? Are we in a time of pruning? a time of being in the valley? What can we learn about ourselves from this trial? What do we know about God that we can firmly hold onto? etc..
We are in a local family of God for a reason. Trials should bring us closer together in love and in prayer and helping one another. Why not open up and ask for prayer? You will be in my prayers all this week. I'll be expecting God to talk to you, comfort you, and strengthen you.
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His banner over me is LOVE.... My soul followeth hard after thee....Love one another with a pure heart fervently. Jesus saith unto her, Said I not unto thee, that, if thou wouldest believe, thou shouldest see the glory of God?
To be a servant of God, it will cost us our total commitment to God, and God alone. His burden must be our burden... Sis Alvear
We are in a local family of God for a reason. Trials should bring us closer together in love and in prayer and helping one another. Why not open up and ask for prayer?
This is very good advice since the bible does teach us the importance of fellowship... "And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers." Acts 2:42
The entire book of Ephesians talks about the importance of unity and how the church is the body of Christ. In the human body, even the slightest bit of resistance creates disunity. Every part of the body must be connected to the body to live. If we disconnect from the body, we disconnect from the blood and will die. We must be connected to God and to each other. When you choose to separate yourself from the body of Christ, you separate from him.
Isolation from the family of God is not healthy for us as christians. We need each other.
This is very good advice since the bible does teach us the importance of fellowship... "And they continued stedfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers." Acts 2:42
The entire book of Ephesians talks about the importance of unity and how the church is the body of Christ. In the human body, even the slightest bit of resistance creates disunity. Every part of the body must be connected to the body to live. If we disconnect from the body, we disconnect from the blood and will die. We must be connected to God and to each other. When you choose to separate yourself from the body of Christ, you separate from him.
Isolation from the family of God is not healthy for us as christians. We need each other.
Separation and isolation are two of the enemy's tactics. No one is an island to himself. Even a banana wouldn't get peeled if it stayed with the bunch.
If the enemy can get us seperated and isolated from our brothers and sisters in Christ, we have no one to help us fight him. If he can get us isolated from those who truly love us, we cannot hear their words of prayer and encouragement. You will know the ones who really care. They will have love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, meekness, goodness, patience,
faith, temperance. The enemy will fill our minds with negatism, etc., self pity, a critical spirit, lack of confidence in others, especially those who care about us the most. We will become weak, without someone to encourage us. The Body of Christ cannot function properly without other members. That's why the wolf wants to get that little sheep away from the flock. But we are not ignorant of his devices, are we!
And I feel like I am not trusting God for some reason. I just don't want friends or church members to supply THIS need. I am sure you all understand. I need it to come from out of nowhere from a GOD SOURCE.
Bella with all due respect why are you wanting to control God's hands in how He responds, by saying you don't want friends and the church to be blessed by helping you?
This reminds me of the man on the roof top praying for God to rescue him. When a boat came by he waved him on because he wanted God to rescue him, then he sent a helicopter and he waved him on because he wanted God to rescue him, and he sent another boat and again he refused. When he drowned he asked God why he didn't answer his prayer. God said I sent two boats and a helicopter and you refused all the help I sent.
We need to let God be God and help you the way He chosed to do so. It is a blessing to help others and God blesses those that do.
Also, in regards to the fleece I think you should do only ONE at a time. Otherwise, you won't know which question is being answered.
JMO
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Happy moments, PRAISE GOD.
Difficult moments, SEEK GOD.
Quiet moments, WORSHIP GOD.
Painful moments, TRUST GOD.
Every moment, THANK GOD.
Bella with all due respect why are you wanting to control God's hands in how He responds, by saying you don't want friends and the church to be blessed by helping you?
This reminds me of the man on the roof top praying for God to rescue him. When a boat came by he waved him on because he wanted God to rescue him, then he sent a helicopter and he waved him on because he wanted God to rescue him, and he sent another boat and again he refused. When he drowned he asked God why he didn't answer his prayer. God said I sent two boats and a helicopter and you refused all the help I sent.
We need to let God be God and help you the way He chosed to do so. It is a blessing to help others and God blesses those that do.
Also, in regards to the fleece I think you should do only ONE at a time. Otherwise, you won't know which question is being answered.
JMO
I guess what I am trying to say is this.....I have not told anyone at the church of my circumstances because of past hurts. IF the Lord was to use a church member to help me, I would not turn it down. In fact, I would be greatful.
I guess I am also wanting to see a miracle of God showing me how he can use others not IN the church. That may not know of my situation even through a conversation.
And I have given this a lot of thought yesterday and today. I don't want to tie God's hands and me not be open to what HE has in store for me. I want His blessing in EVERY part of my life. I also have a habit of when someone ask how I am doing, I say "I am doing wonderful!" I think that even though I have LOTS of down time emotionally when I am alone, when I go out into a public situation, I want to have a positive attitude. No one wants to be around a sad sack.
I thank each of you for your responses. I know that I am going to wait to see what He has in store for me. I know that whatever it is, will be great and wonderful for my son and I.
I guess what I am trying to say is this.....I have not told anyone at the church of my circumstances because of past hurts. IF the Lord was to use a church member to help me, I would not turn it down. In fact, I would be greatful.
I guess I am also wanting to see a miracle of God showing me how he can use others not IN the church. That may not know of my situation even through a conversation.
And I have given this a lot of thought yesterday and today. I don't want to tie God's hands and me not be open to what HE has in store for me. I want His blessing in EVERY part of my life. I also have a habit of when someone ask how I am doing, I say "I am doing wonderful!" I think that even though I have LOTS of down time emotionally when I am alone, when I go out into a public situation, I want to have a positive attitude. No one wants to be around a sad sack.
I thank each of you for your responses. I know that I am going to wait to see what He has in store for me. I know that whatever it is, will be great and wonderful for my son and I.
I agree with you Bella.
If it's a God thing, then HE will talk to those around you to supply whatever you need. You don't have to tell them what's going on for God to use them.
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Hi Bella,
I read your plea very early this morning.
I prayed then and will continue to
pray for you. I'm sure God has a plan
in all of this. I see no harm at all to
lay out a fleece before Him and see what
He will do!
How about going to see a counselor or a Christian counselor? At least someone to talk to about your problems. If you have trust issues, they are bound by law to keep it private, unless you are harming children or some other major criminal activity. Prayer is good, but talking to a real live person is great to get feedback. Isolation can be deadly, don't get too isolated. Hope things work out for you.
Hi Bella,
I read your plea very early this morning.
I prayed then and will continue to
pray for you. I'm sure God has a plan
in all of this. I see no harm at all to
lay out a fleece before Him and see what
He will do!
My soul followeth hard after thee....Love one another with a pure heart fervently. 
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