tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12391603.post114219773969714839..comments2024-03-24T23:41:23.944-07:00Comments on Talk Wisdom: Falling for the LieChristinewjchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18434229284833642438noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12391603.post-1143580686037803542006-03-28T13:18:00.000-08:002006-03-28T13:18:00.000-08:00Thank you Susan:It is getting far less in the past...Thank you Susan:<BR/><BR/>It is getting far less in the past couple of evenings. Trying to rear it's ugly head last evening and then when I began to pray and call out to Christ it disolved.<BR/><BR/>Some of us women of my church are studying Romans and are at present in the 7th chapter. The very answer for the sinner or redeemed is found in that book and especially in chapter 7.<BR/><BR/>Paul makes it clear abundantly that it is not us who fix it, it is God and the Trinity. We are selfish and so prone to fall into lust and perverse desires.<BR/><BR/>When Christ delivered me from the sin of lesbianism it took quite a while for Him to get me to a place where I could even hug another woman in church. Finally though He has brought me to the point where love is healthy love and not the flesh.<BR/><BR/>God bless you Susan and your ministry.Saltnlighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11734795797944198495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12391603.post-1142401490196224532006-03-14T21:44:00.000-08:002006-03-14T21:44:00.000-08:00saltnlight said: "The depression is some sort of t...saltnlight said: "The depression is some sort of thing concerning being alone more than anything."<BR/><BR/>I can understand. During the more than 30 years I abused alcohol, loneliness seemed to always be there. This happened for years even after I was delivered from the sin of homosexuality. I functioned well at my job, but in the evenings when darkness approached, I often reached for alcohol to relieve the sadness and loneliness. Having a prayer partner and reading the written Word of God with a friend at night helped me stay sober often, but the company of friendship of another human being did not deliver me. I realize today that the Lord is my deliverer… back then AND today. TODAY is the day of salvation; in the day of salvation HE helps us (see 2CO 6:2). I was saved yesterday, I am saved today and I will be saved tomorrow. Salvation is a lifestyle more abundant and blessed than any other on earth!<BR/><BR/>I have learned so clearly in my life that AFTER we are born again, then we are DAILY delivered from evil, just as we “take up our cross daily” and deny ourselves if we desire to follow Christ (see MAR 8:34). I had to lose my self-life (verse 35). In our flesh (self-life) there is NOTHING good (see ROM 7:18). My deliverance from loneliness, depression and alcohol abuse did not happen overnight. For me personally, the depressive spirit was dwelling in my flesh practically every day when the sun began to go down. Today I have learned to keep the SON up in my spirit, soul and body as I read the living Word of God each evening. Praise HIS Name. (ss)Susan Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01290399161065548291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12391603.post-1142351303665751712006-03-14T07:48:00.000-08:002006-03-14T07:48:00.000-08:00Hi Susan!Glad to see you back here at my blog. I ...Hi Susan!<BR/><BR/>Glad to see you back here at my blog. I have missed your comments which are always filled with much wisdom.<BR/><BR/>Your comment that many Christians believe the Jesus forgives their sin but may not truly believe by faith that they have been crucified with Christ at the time of the Cross was an excellent observation. <BR/><BR/>Accepting Christ as Savior is but one step. Accepting Christ as Lord and allowing him to reign over our lives is the next <B>crucial</B> step. <BR/><BR/>Sadly, I can't even count the people whom I have seen say the prayer of salvation but then not follow through by allowing the Holy Spirit to direct and guide their lives. <BR/><BR/>Jesus told us, "by their fruits you shall know them." If someone acts one way at church on Sunday but falls into overt paganism during the week, then we know that something isn't right with their soul. You said this perfectly when you stated:<BR/><BR/>"Surrendering the spirit, soul and body to the Lordship of the Messiah is not possible by the power of the flesh. HE lives in us. "Christ in you, the hope of glory." (see COL 1:27)."<BR/><BR/>Thank you for your encouraging words about my post! It is my constant prayer that those who read this blog and don't know the Truth of Jesus Christ and His Word will discover it through our sharing here. Holy Spirit, touch their hearts and lives, I pray.Christinewjchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18434229284833642438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12391603.post-1142226784627725222006-03-12T21:13:00.000-08:002006-03-12T21:13:00.000-08:00Christine said: "When we are crucified with Chris...Christine said: "When we are crucified with Christ, we take up the cross and crucify the flesh with all its pride, unbelief and idolatry."<BR/><BR/>It is impossible to commit suicide by crucifixion. Many Christians believe Jesus forgives their sin, but how many truly believe by faith that they have been crucified with Christ on the Cross more than 2000 years ago? We are saved by grace through faith, not of ourselves: It is the gift of God. (see EPH 2:8).<BR/><BR/>Surrendering the spirit, soul and body to the Lordship of the Messiah is not possible by the power of the flesh. HE lives in us. "Christ in you, the hope of glory." (see COL 1:27).<BR/><BR/>This is a powerful post, Christine. You are doing a great job of ministering the Truth to every reader. (ss)Susan Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01290399161065548291noreply@blogger.com