Im just being honest, not hateful or unforgiving. There are many people that could have helped over of the course of the struggle of 2013. Several of them are: Laurie. (LionofJudah Roars) Victoria. (Kingdom Love Victory) Jan (Jan Jan Basso) Jo Ellen Stevens Suzie McCrossin Peterson Memory Watson John Cwynar There were some others, but I knew them even less than I know some of the people that I mentioned above. I didnt know anyone outside of Facebook, and they didnt know me. Thats one of the main ingredients that made this so difficult for all of us, regardless of which side we were on. I share this, not for the purpose of being hateful. My intention is to simply point out that it wasnt all my fault, or Angies fault, or any one persons fault. The weaknesses (in the flesh) of the body of Christ were very evident. Jesus Himself said, the spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak. (Matthew 26:41). Many people, including some of the people that I mentioned above contributed to the uncomfortableness of the situation by doing nothing because of the weakness of the flesh. To be honest, that was the hardest thing for me to forgive, no question about it. It was actually harder for me to forgive the people that did nothing to help, than it was for me to forgive the people that actually made the false accusations. It was first time in my Christian experience that I felt like I was battling the body of Christ. I had never been in a situation like that before in my walk with the Lord. To be honest, it was very difficult for me. But I believe that the Lord accomplished His work in my life in the process. I think we all have to come to point somewhere in our walk with the Lord where it is just Him and us. Thats definitely what this situation was from my vantage point. I share this for constructive purposes. Its my honest hope and prayer that everyone learns from their mistakes, and everyone benefits from the inner workings of the Holy Spirit in each of their individual lives. Ive said many times over the course of these many months, (since March of 2013), that I believed that the Lord was doing a good thing. I believed that He was doing a work of restoration that would be a witness to the Facebook community. I have shared some of the negative side of things in this post to get the negative out the way, and clear the way for the Holy Spirit to complete the work of restoration in the heart of others. One of the scriptures that I believe that the Lord spoke to me was one that I saw on Sheila New Creations wall. (Nahum 1:9) (This) Affliction will not rise up a second time. NKJV Another scripture that the Lord had spoken to me earlier in the year was this one: Ex 14:13-14 For the Egyptians whom you see today, you shall see again no more forever. 14 The LORD will fight for you, and you shall hold your peace. NKJV Both of these scriptures speak to me and confirm that this was a unique situation that isnt going to happen again, at least within the confines of this particular group of people. To a certain extent, I believe all of us involved in this situation were tested, not for the purpose of bringing condemnation into our lives, but to settle us and strengthen us as individuals in our own uniqueness, and in our individual walks with the Lord. 1 Peter 5:10-11 10 But may the God of all grace, who called us to His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you. 11 To Him be the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen. NKJV I believe that all things are working together for good in all of our lives. (Romans 8:28). It may have looked and felt like we were on opposite sides for quite some time. But I believe the Lord allowed things to happen so that a greater work could be accomplished in all of our lives. If we all look at things the way the Lord looks at things, and the way Joseph looked at things by wisdom of God within him, then all will be well, and I believe great things will be accomplished in the lives of all people concerned. Gen 50:19-21 19 Joseph said to them,Do not be afraid, for am I in the place of God? 20 But as for you, you meant evil against me; but God meant it for good, in order to bring it about as it is this day, to save many people alive. 21 Now therefore, do not be afraid; I will provide for you and your little ones. And he comforted them and spoke kindly to them. NKJV Tyson 10/26/2013 1:31 PM
Posted on: Sat, 26 Oct 2013 18:31:28 +0000
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