Comments on: Too Good Not to Share http://lifestream.org/blog/2008/07/04/too-good-not-to-share/ Fri, 21 Nov 2008 05:38:02 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 By: Wayne http://lifestream.org/blog/2008/07/04/too-good-not-to-share/#comment-25476 Wayne Mon, 21 Jul 2008 16:57:44 +0000 http://lifestream.org/blog/?p=568#comment-25476 TJ, I always assume people have searched the Scriptures first. Perhaps that's a bit naive in this day and age, but God's revelation is always the best place to go to understand his love and all those resources point to it. When they are asking me for resources, I'm thinking they are wanting me to point them to some things I've done that might be helpful. But I also know that the Scriptures have been so twisted into false meanings by those who think religion is the answer that many people can't read them just for what they say on their own. I don't mind helping people shed some of that false overlay and get back to the heart of what God revealed to us in his Son. Wayne TJ,

I always assume people have searched the Scriptures first. Perhaps that’s a bit naive in this day and age, but God’s revelation is always the best place to go to understand his love and all those resources point to it. When they are asking me for resources, I’m thinking they are wanting me to point them to some things I’ve done that might be helpful.

But I also know that the Scriptures have been so twisted into false meanings by those who think religion is the answer that many people can’t read them just for what they say on their own. I don’t mind helping people shed some of that false overlay and get back to the heart of what God revealed to us in his Son.

Wayne

]]> By: TJ http://lifestream.org/blog/2008/07/04/too-good-not-to-share/#comment-25475 TJ Mon, 21 Jul 2008 16:42:16 +0000 http://lifestream.org/blog/?p=568#comment-25475 I find it interesting that you suggested lots of thoughts/ words to her from your website, ie. "A few things from the website that might help: Listen to Transitions (free download). Read HE LOVES ME (free download if you prefer). You might also find some of our podcasts. And if you haven’t yet, buy and read THE SHACK." Yet didn't point her toward the precious holy word of God that HE wrote for her, the words that have been comforting people for thousands of years. I personally would rather read HIS words at any given moment than yours or William Young's. Just an interesting observation . . . I find it interesting that you suggested lots of thoughts/ words to her from your website, ie.

“A few things from the website that might help:

Listen to Transitions (free download).
Read HE LOVES ME (free download if you prefer).
You might also find some of our podcasts.
And if you haven’t yet, buy and read THE SHACK.”

Yet didn’t point her toward the precious holy word of God that HE wrote for her, the words that have been comforting people for thousands of years. I personally would rather read HIS words at any given moment than yours or William Young’s.

Just an interesting observation . . .

]]> By: Tina Gasperson http://lifestream.org/blog/2008/07/04/too-good-not-to-share/#comment-25472 Tina Gasperson Thu, 17 Jul 2008 19:34:46 +0000 http://lifestream.org/blog/?p=568#comment-25472 I remember all the "hows" when I first started this part of my journey. I love the way you answered her. What a perfect way to put into words exactly what happens. (At least that's how it happened for me.) I remember all the “hows” when I first started this part of my journey. I love the way you answered her. What a perfect way to put into words exactly what happens. (At least that’s how it happened for me.)

]]> By: Rudolf Roos http://lifestream.org/blog/2008/07/04/too-good-not-to-share/#comment-25471 Rudolf Roos Thu, 17 Jul 2008 08:31:04 +0000 http://lifestream.org/blog/?p=568#comment-25471 Hey Wayne, I hope that the firestorm of emails and business arrangements doesn't burn you down. God bless you with all that fire. :-) Rudolf Hey Wayne,

I hope that the firestorm of emails and business arrangements doesn’t burn you down. God bless you with all that fire. :-)

Rudolf

]]> By: Tanya http://lifestream.org/blog/2008/07/04/too-good-not-to-share/#comment-25464 Tanya Sun, 13 Jul 2008 20:20:53 +0000 http://lifestream.org/blog/?p=568#comment-25464 Kris, Initially, I agreed with you and chuckled. But then I thought, you know, if it enables her to come to know Papa's love for her...hmmm Tanya Kris,

Initially, I agreed with you and chuckled. But then I thought, you know, if it enables her to come to know Papa’s love for her…hmmm

Tanya

]]> By: Ann http://lifestream.org/blog/2008/07/04/too-good-not-to-share/#comment-25451 Ann Tue, 08 Jul 2008 11:24:02 +0000 http://lifestream.org/blog/?p=568#comment-25451 That was GREAT!!! I love how you said, "And I love that God didn’t use any of the things I gave her, but simply made himself know in the reality of Vicky’s life." The "helps" you suggested were a real help and encouragement for me and my journey, and sometimes i'm quick to offer those to others as well. But i agree, that they are not "the fix". And i love it when Father just says, "watch and see how I work to bring this person to Me." This story was a great example of how great His Love is and how individualized His workings are with each one of us. It's such a joy to sit back and watch Him work. Ann That was GREAT!!! I love how you said,
“And I love that God didn’t use any of the things I gave her, but simply made himself know in the reality of Vicky’s life.”

The “helps” you suggested were a real help and encouragement for me and my journey, and sometimes i’m quick to offer those to others as well. But i agree, that they are not “the fix”. And i love it when Father just says, “watch and see how I work to bring this person to Me.”

This story was a great example of how great His Love is and how individualized His workings are with each one of us. It’s such a joy to sit back and watch Him work.

Ann

]]> By: Kris http://lifestream.org/blog/2008/07/04/too-good-not-to-share/#comment-25448 Kris Mon, 07 Jul 2008 20:52:14 +0000 http://lifestream.org/blog/?p=568#comment-25448 Re: The movie. Please don't cast Oprah as Papa ! Re: The movie. Please don’t cast Oprah as Papa !

]]> By: Scott http://lifestream.org/blog/2008/07/04/too-good-not-to-share/#comment-25437 Scott Sat, 05 Jul 2008 01:28:28 +0000 http://lifestream.org/blog/?p=568#comment-25437 This article was a blessing to me. I realize that this dear lady had a very harsh struggle because her husband died. But what touched me is I could absolutely identify with the struggles she has had. I'm constantly grieving over my salvation, did I get it? Does He rest in heart?Does He know about me? Then to find that the Lord came to her and opened her heart. That is an encouragement to know that even thought I have given up chasing Him, He's still watching me and one day maybe I will find His love and comfort ,not to mention hopefully to find out I am truly His and don't have to worry any longer. Bless you for this article Scott This article was a blessing to me. I realize that this dear lady had a very harsh struggle because her husband died. But what touched me is I could absolutely identify with the struggles she has had. I’m constantly grieving over my salvation, did I get it? Does He rest in heart?Does He know about me?
Then to find that the Lord came to her and opened her heart. That is an encouragement to know that even thought I have given up chasing Him, He’s still watching me and one day maybe I will find His love and comfort ,not to mention hopefully to find out I am truly His and don’t have to worry any longer. Bless you for this article Scott

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