Let's be real!

[Lisa Kelley]

This walk is not an easy walk, however I have found that I have made the walk harder than it has to be by not 1) feeding my spirit and 2) not talking with my Savior and Father thru prayer.  I sometimes feel as if I have a "secret life" the one in church and the one when I am away from the church. At my job, in my home, in the store. Do people see Christ in me? Or how about when I am driving and my impatience and road rage (yes I said road rage) kicks in. Does the person on the receiving end see Christ? I realize that God does not get enough of my time, talent or treasure.  At best He is getting scraps and I am ashamed to say that. I am writing this because I know I am lacking and slacking but there may be others who are having the same experience and are afraid to admit it because they think everyone dots all their "i"s or crosses all their "t"s.  Together we stand and divided we fall, so let's pray more for and with one another.  I realize that Christ deserves my best at all times.  I no longer want to be a pert-time christian. but a shining example of the love of my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Thank you for your time!

[Britnee]

Hey sis this is so true and a lot of people is afraid to admit their fault me as an example I thank god for u putting it out there u hit a lot of things right on the nose thats going. on in my life I pray for strength and deliverence for the both of us and that god will see us through this journey that we will claim victory in the end god bless u

[Lisa Kelley]

I have been faulted as telling too much, I have suffer from chronic depression and have been hospitalized with mental health issues. But God is good and I am still here even after attempting to take my life.  I believe that we have to be candid about our experiences and how God has delivered us . But some of us still struggle with drugs, alcohol, cigarettes, women, men, gossiping, anger, hatred, low self-esteem and come to church, bible study, sing in the choir, serve on the usher board etc and have no joy or peace. As long as we keep our struggles hidden (and I don't mean to announce it before the whole world), God can't heal or deliver. That's why we have to be able to have those prayer friends who will help lift and encourage us.  We are all in God's Hospital trying to get well... there is nobody that has "attained" and we have to remember that if we were perfect there would have been no need for Jesue to die, but He did die for our sins and we must continue to take EVERYTHING to God and let Him fix it.  We are not alone in our struggles!

[Britnee]

We'll said sis well said jus like that song says I'll pray for u and u pray for me and watch god change things continue to be encourage and let god use u somebody else really needed to hear that u just never knw god bless sis I luv this site already it so encouraging even though I knw I'm not alone sometimes it feels that way so this is good I can talk to my family and not be concerned about nobody judging me

[Georgette Smith]

That's good lisa, we have to stop holding on to things. We ask God to take it away from us sometimes, and we go right back to it &pick it up! We find ourself going in circle's. I know God dose not want us to go to church & be bound, in chains. I use to think when i was younger that the people in church had it all together! They would come to church & seem happy, & nothing ever bother them. Boy, I found out  I was wrong! I was like pastor was talking about: a halfhearted follower. I wanted the happiness & joy part, but didn't want to suffer. No one ever told me about that part....wonder why? Stay encouraged! We are the KING Children. As long as we stay in his will, He'll fix us.! Luv you sis in Christ! 

Lisa Kelley said:

I have been faulted as telling too much, I have suffer from chronic depression and have been hospitalized with mental health issues. But God is good and I am still here even after attempting to take my life.  I believe that we have to be candid about our experiences and how God has delivered us . But some of us still struggle with drugs, alcohol, cigarettes, women, men, gossiping, anger, hatred, low self-esteem and come to church, bible study, sing in the choir, serve on the usher board etc and have no joy or peace. As long as we keep our struggles hidden (and I don't mean to announce it before the whole world), God can't heal or deliver. That's why we have to be able to have those prayer friends who will help lift and encourage us.  We are all in God's Hospital trying to get well... there is nobody that has "attained" and we have to remember that if we were perfect there would have been no need for Jesue to die, but He did die for our sins and we must continue to take EVERYTHING to God and let Him fix it.  We are not alone in our struggles!

[Lisa Kelley]

Thank you, I was raised in the church so at some point,m my going was simply a habit.  No depth, no real relationship (until something went wrong, of course!)  I saw people who had a "form of Godliness". There was the church face and then there was everything else and I became just like that...I looked good on Sunday but then there was the Monday-Saturday Lisa. At one point I became angry with the Lord because of circumstances in my life and literally said, if you don't care, why should I (because He didn't fix it the way I thought He should),  But, like the prodigal son, I came to my senses and returned to the Lord, even though I was still "out there". I thank God for Pastor MArting because he is encouraging me to move past my "comfort zone" and establish a real relationship with the Lord.  It has been a journey but I also want others to know this is not a cake walk but if we really seek God, he will hear us and I would rather go thru WITH Him. then without Him!

[Georgette Smith]

I know that's the truth!!! c'mon Sunday!!! See ya at church!!

[Lisa Kelley]

AMEN AMEN AMEN

 

[Renee`Reese]

Powerful words Amen