I have been doing some pondering. There has been far too much whining going on within the ministry. I can honestly say that there hasn’t been any major offenses for someone to really get worked up about. I know we all have different levels of sensitivity. Nevertheless we are soldiers in the army of the Lord. Am I correct? People need to toughen up because there is a evil, wicked and diabolical world out there that isn’t going take it easy on us. My point is yes we need to show a little more love. We need that healthy balance in ministry. However doing what we do isn’t for the cream puffs. We need to understand that when your dealing with truth. There is no false in it. So there is going to be people that will go that extra mile to cross every (T) and dot every (I). We need to get on one accord, get focus and some order. I think it would be a good idea if we go on a fast corporately with all those that fellowship with us.
There is nothing that you have done to contribute to this heavy feeling. I just believe there is too much to do about nothing at times and each one of us needs to mature in Christ. Especially me!! We need to show more love. As we contend for the faith, we need to always remember, we are the Persecuted and not the Persecutors.
Let’s continue holding up the blood stain banner, because we are soldiers.
WE ARE SOLDIERS
We are soldiers in the army of the LORD.
The Lord Jesus Christ is our commanding officer.
The Holy Bible is our code of conduct.
Faith, prayer, and the Word are our weapons of warfare.
The Holy Spirit has taught us.
Trained by experience, tried by adversity, and tested by fire.
We are volunteers in this army.
We enlisted for life.
We will either retire at the Rapture or die while fighting a good fight.
We will not get out, sell out, or be talked out.
We are faithful, capable, and dependable.
We are soldiers. No one has to call us, write us, or visited us.
No one has to send us flowers, gifts, cards, or handouts.
We do not need to be cuddled, cradled, or cared for.
To the author of “My Heart Is Heavy”,
Unfortunately, many people have “Little Fear of God”. People make a choice. Some, (A Few) will strive for complete holiness. Others will think that God will understand. I, myself, whenever I am in prayer, ask the Lord to show me if I am wrong and I ask Him to keep me straight.
August 14th, 2008 at 10:53 am
Amen, I concur.
Melissa A Bailey
August 14th, 2008 at 11:10 am
Amen, Deac!!! Brian Gaines
August 14th, 2008 at 11:18 am
Greetings Deac.
I have been doing some pondering. There has been far too much whining going on within the ministry. I can honestly say that there hasn’t been any major offenses for someone to really get worked up about. I know we all have different levels of sensitivity. Nevertheless we are soldiers in the army of the Lord. Am I correct? People need to toughen up because there is a evil, wicked and diabolical world out there that isn’t going take it easy on us. My point is yes we need to show a little more love. We need that healthy balance in ministry. However doing what we do isn’t for the cream puffs. We need to understand that when your dealing with truth. There is no false in it. So there is going to be people that will go that extra mile to cross every (T) and dot every (I). We need to get on one accord, get focus and some order. I think it would be a good idea if we go on a fast corporately with all those that fellowship with us.
August 14th, 2008 at 11:21 am
Amen brother - we press on toward the high mark!
God bless,
Steve Lumbley
August 14th, 2008 at 11:24 am
Hello Tim:
If I did anything to cause this, I apologize. Also, please let me know what I may have done so that I don’t repeat these actions in the future.
Thank you,
Brenda Howell
August 14th, 2008 at 11:31 am
Thanks Brenda for your concern,
There is nothing that you have done to contribute to this heavy feeling. I just believe there is too much to do about nothing at times and each one of us needs to mature in Christ. Especially me!! We need to show more love. As we contend for the faith, we need to always remember, we are the Persecuted and not the Persecutors.
Let’s continue holding up the blood stain banner, because we are soldiers.
WE ARE SOLDIERS
We are soldiers in the army of the LORD.
The Lord Jesus Christ is our commanding officer.
The Holy Bible is our code of conduct.
Faith, prayer, and the Word are our weapons of warfare.
The Holy Spirit has taught us.
Trained by experience, tried by adversity, and tested by fire.
We are volunteers in this army.
We enlisted for life.
We will either retire at the Rapture or die while fighting a good fight.
We will not get out, sell out, or be talked out.
We are faithful, capable, and dependable.
We are soldiers. No one has to call us, write us, or visited us.
No one has to send us flowers, gifts, cards, or handouts.
We do not need to be cuddled, cradled, or cared for.
We are committed!
Devils cannot defeat us.
People cannot disillusion us.
Weather cannot weary us.
Sickness cannot stop us!
After we’ve done all we could do to stand, we stand.
This is our day!
And our better days are ahead,
Why? … Because we are Soldiers!
August 14th, 2008 at 11:39 am
Let’s give our heavy hearts to the Lord and pray Godspeed for anyone who may get offended by Stand Up Ministry quest to proclaim the truth.
Ange
August 14th, 2008 at 11:51 am
To the author of “My Heart Is Heavy”,
Unfortunately, many people have “Little Fear of God”. People make a choice. Some, (A Few) will strive for complete holiness. Others will think that God will understand. I, myself, whenever I am in prayer, ask the Lord to show me if I am wrong and I ask Him to keep me straight.
Dean
August 14th, 2008 at 9:50 pm
“Let us apply all of God’s word to our lives and not pick and choose the word of God that we like”.
Amen brother Tim!