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Subject: Healing the Wounded Heart
Date: April 2, 2001
Healing The Wounded Heart
Trauma and pain can leave long-lasting wounds that may take a lifetime to
heal. Such pain can influence who we are and how we respond to the world
around us. Some of these responses may not be all that we want them to be.
Please join us for this session on how we can possibly begin to heal our
wounded hearts.
1. What are some common reactions to suffering?
2. What are some things that you have learned about God during tough times?
3. When feelings fail us what should we do?
4. What does it mean to hope in the Lord?
5. How can we best comfort those who have been hurt?
our session tonight is on Healing the Wounded Heart
cwt
let's open in prayer
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Lord we thank you for this opportunity to invite you to this time tonight, we ask that your Holy Spirit
direct our conversation and our hearts, lead us, teach us. Amen
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welcome karing
Karing
Hi there
cwt
so tonight we are discussing moving on from painful experiences
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Karing
Hi IS54
cwt
what are some common reactions to suffering?
joy2theworld71
hi everyone
cwt
hi there
jesusfreak
Anger
Karing
Good to see that you came joy2the world
joy2theworld71
anger tears hostility growth closer to god
Laurie
Desertion. We think where is God?
cwt
true, good comments
Karing
Disbelief in God
jesusfreak
growth farther from God
joy2theworld71
hi karing
cwt
how about guilt?
Karing
definitely
jesusfreak
Oh yeah
joy2theworld71
how can you grow when you get fartther from god
Karing
Guilt can show itself as anger too
cwt
some respond with panic or anxiety as well
cwt
some women build walls, have you ever experienced that?
jesusfreak
True
Karing
Suffering can make us very cold people if we don't handle it right
cwt
yes, distant
jesusfreak
I have and I'm a man
Karing
Some people like to be withdrawn in their pain and others like to share it with people
joy2theworld71
afraid to get close to people
cwt
yes, the walls protect from any further emotional hurt
Karing
When we get afraid to get close to people we can show that in many different ways.
Laurie
I think when our hearts are hurting and we admit it to ourselves and God, then God will open the door for
us to receive his help.
joy2theworld71
sometime when we hurt we speak too much and don"t pray enogh
Karing
Amen joy2the world
jesusfreak
But I know God breaks those walls down
cwt
absolutely Laurie, admitting is so important
Karing
We do need to be willing to let God do that
Karing
He wants nothing more than for us to be free
cwt
yes, we often don't do the praying first, and confessing
Laurie
Sorrow can actually bring us heart-to-heart with God. God will be our strength when we are hurting.
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so what are some things that you have learned about God during tough times?
joy2theworld71
if i could only get out of my own wy all the time and let god
Karing
It takes awhile in suffering to realize that what we believe in our mind is equivalent to what we feel in our
hearts.
jesusfreak
He waits for use to stop griving
joy2theworld71
he is always there listen to his voice and truly hear him be still
Karing
We need to come to terms with what we have always believed in a different manner - when things are not
logical anymore.
Karing
It becomes a crisis of our faith
Karing
Have any of you experienced that in suffering?
Karing
To come to terms with God that He is still faithful even though He is not doing that which He could be.
joy2theworld71
you wonder WHY? is this happening and we my never know the answer until we die and see him
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Karing
Hi Shey
cwt
yes, that is what trust is about
Shey
Hi
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hi shey welcome to our session on healing the wounded heart
joy2theworld71
hi shey
Karing
We need to come to terms with the fact that it is ok even though we don't understand
jesusfreak
Soo..
cwt
yes, that God is sovereign
Laurie
Sometimes it is hard to put our faith before our feelings. But we need to remember what God has
promised to do for us in times of crisis.
Karing
That is so true Laurie
Laurie
When we have nothing left but God will will see that he is always enough.
joy2theworld71
feelings are caused by so many things, that can not always be trusted. trust god and wait
cwt
good point Laurie, when feelings fail us we need to trust in God but that is difficult to do at times
Karing
Why do we rely on our feelings so quickly?
jesusfreak
Cause we are human
cwt
it seems to be the automatic thing to do doesn't it?
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Karing
It sure does
Karing
That human response takes so much trust in God for us to allow Him to be our overcomer
jesusfreak
It's so nice to be ignored
Karing
What do you mean? Being ignored.....
joy2theworld71
feelings are so intense and god whispers sometimes and other times...... very clear and resounding
jesusfreak
Just becuase I'm a Male..doesn't me I was hurt
Karing
Each day we are confronted with the choice to trust God or our feelings
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yes, sometimes we allow our minds to be filled with our emotions, and the noise can block out God
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's still small voice
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what are some steps to healing once we have been wounded?
Karing
I think the first thing is to allow ourselves to feel the pain.
joy2theworld71
prayer, prayer and more
Karing
To admit that we are hurt
cwt
good comments...
Karing
Prayer is vital!
Laurie
Tell others we are hurting.
joy2theworld71
an open heart that wants to be healed
Karing
Then once we have admitted it .... we certainly need to surround ourselves with support and prayer
cwt
yes, we must admit to God that we are hurting and that we need Him to help us
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denial has no place in the healing process
cwt
do you agree?
joy2theworld71
ask and he will give
Karing
So often healing involves forgiveness ... whether it is of God .. or others who hurt us.
Karing
He sure wants to give to us Joy2
cwt
that is such an important concept karing, if we choose to not forgive, bitterness and anger can take root
jesusfreak
No!
jesusfreak
Denial is a big part of the healing part
cwt
why do you say No
Laurie
When it seems like we can't forgive we need to remember how much we have been forgiven.
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Shey
I think we also need to check ourselves and see if we attributed to any of the pain and how can we
prevent it from happening again
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hi cubamarsh. welcome
joy2theworld71
you are sounding very hurt j.freak
Karing
Hi cubamarsh
cubamarsh
Blessings everyone!
jesusfreak
We need to go through denial
cwt
we are talking about healing the wounded heart
jesusfreak
I am
jesusfreak
Alot of hurting
jesusfreak
Confused
cwt
I would say we need to overcome denial
jesusfreak
Pressured
jesusfreak
We do
Laurie
I used to think forgiving was letting the other person off the hook. It really isn't okay that someone hurt us
but we do need to forgive.
jesusfreak
But we need to hit that part of the healing process
cubamarsh
we want healing to happen NOW, but true healing is never a quick fix
Karing
Healing does take a lot of time
Karing
It can mean forgiving 70 x 7 ... or as many times as necessary.
cwt
forgiveness doesn't have to mean reconciliation, nor is it based on feeling, forgiveness is more about being
obediant to God
Karing
Betrayal is one of the most painful things ....
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cubamarsh
sometimes, when another has hurt us deeply and it seems impossible to forgive at the time, I pray to God
to give me the DESIRE to forgive
Karing
Forgiveness does not mean that the person we are forgiving is now right ...
cwt
great point
Karing
That is very significant cubamarsh
cwt
God gives us the desires of our heart
Karing
When we pray for those who disappoint and hurt us ... our attitudes towards them start to change
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Shey
forgiveness gives us the freedom to move on
Laurie
Very true.
Karing
It sure does
cwt
good point shey
Karing
Recently as I have been considering the whole concept of forgiveness ... I have come to think that
perhaps forgiveness is a requirement by God, but not trust .... that is re-earned.
Karing
What do you think about that?
cubamarsh
Out of the heart can come real evil; we need to pray for "God's heart" in the matter and that means
GRACE; UNdeserved love given to us, guilty, but forgiven
cwt
forgiveness let's us get beyond the walls or layers that we have built up
Karing
Sometimes those layers are very deep
Laurie
I agree. Trust has to be re-earned.
cubamarsh
forgiving FREES the forgiver
cwt
yes, the layers can be deep and there can be many, something like peeling back an onion'
Karing
Sometimes the layers are still piling on while we struggle to forgive someone who is unwilling to change.
joy2theworld71
and those layers can and do cause tears like an onion. but tears are very cleansing
cwt
yes, forgiveness does bring freedom!
Karing
The freedom is incredible as we obtain forgiveness
Laurie
Sometimes people can't forgive themselves for the things they have done.
Karing
But God can!
cubamarsh
we cannot change anyone but ourselves. we can forgive those who don't think they "need" forgiveness
Laurie
If they would only realize that confession to God really opens the door to forgiveness.
Karing
I remind myself that to God one sin is equal to another .... it is only us as humans who seem to grade sins.
cwt
that is also an important step, ... to forgive ourselves, Christ gave His life to forgive us
cubamarsh
true, Karing
cwt
so then why is it always so hard to forgive?
cubamarsh
it all boils down to GRACE; none of us "deserve" forgiveness
cwt
it seems that sometimes we like to harbour the bitterness, and rationalize our hurts
cubamarsh
I believe we have to go through a grieving process to understand and work through our hurts and
ultimately forgive.
Laurie
That is so true, but we really only hurt ourselves by remaining bitter.
Karing
That grieving process is something we often don't acknowledge
cubamarsh
true
cwt
so true, bitterness eats away at our souls
Karing
We want to rush through it all
Laurie
I agree. To forgive is a process.
joy2theworld71
it seems too easy to give it away to god so we cause ourselfes more pain by trying to earn our
forgiveness, graceetc
Karing
It can feel really good when we are stuck to stay stuck
cwt
I think that part of it is that we are not quick enough to confess our own sins
cubamarsh
shock and denial, anger, bargaining, depression and resolution are stages in grieving losses
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that grieving point should also apply to our own sinful actions
cubamarsh
definitely
joy2theworld71
and in death and dying we are dying to become more and more like god
Karing
That brings in the whole area of grace ... and accepting that we have undeserved favor with God.
cubamarsh
suffering and Christianity go hand in hand
cwt
yes, death to self, and then complete abandonment to God
cwt
grace is so amazing it doesn;'t make sense!
Laurie
We should confess our sins and then learn from our failures.
cwt
yes
Karing
No matter how much we know ... our human nature takes over and we try to "make" things ok on our
own strength. Dying to self is so imporant
cwt
that is true, again and again we do this
Karing
Laurie ... that is good ... and then we need to move on and beyond.
cubamarsh
surrender "Let go and let God" they say in a 12 step program
cwt
in moving on we must place our hope in the Lord
cwt
what does it mean to "Hope" in the Lord
Laurie
Placing hope in the Lord could mean the certainty of our salvation.
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Karing
Hope in the blackness .... seems very foreign to us.
joy2theworld71
faith and trust and rest in his love and strengh
Karing
It takes reading scripture and prayer to turn our eyes to the hope that is found in God
cwt
hope to me is blind faith
Karing
What do you ladies think about blind faith?
Karing
Is that laying our own thinking aside and moving ahead carelessly?
joy2theworld71
to literally close your eyes and be led by him...it is hard yyet easy
cwt
to learn who God is, to study His amazing attribute, and to meditate what He has done for us brings us
hope in the Lord
Laurie
Having faith is seeing what our eyes can't see.
Karing
I love the Psalms and the book of Habakkuk for hard times
cubamarsh
the book of Job does it for me!
Karing
We absorb who Christ is as we worship Him
cwt
worship is a key thing to increase our hope in the Lord
Karing
Job is good too for tough times and trusting God
joy2theworld71
and paul
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yes or David when he was depressed,
cubamarsh
depression in THIS world was common in the Bible; look at the prophet and esp. Jesus
joy2theworld71
to sing in praise and cry out in excitement
Karing
Depression is not a bad thing in and of itself....
cwt
yes, depression was evident in old testament days
Karing
However, like all things .... it can get control of us and be destructive.
joy2theworld71
it is how we react to it
cubamarsh
God knows how fallible our feelings can be
Karing
Everything needs to be in balance
joy2theworld71
the devel loves depression. a down moment, a tired moment
cwt
the world is full of hurting people, how can we best help those close to us who are hurting?
Karing
I know I have had people close to me go through really tough things.
Karing
Sometimes it is overwhelming to know how to help them .... I don't want to just give pat answers.
joy2theworld71
pray with them and for them and be there for them
Karing
Probably one of the best things we can do is listen to them and pray for them.
cwt
I find that to just be there for them pray for them and pray with them, admit that we don;t have the
answers
cwt
also to listen...
Shey
lots of prayer
Karing
It amazes me how people respond to you asking them if you can pray for them.
cwt
and to love them in their hurt
Laurie
Don't tell them we know how they are feeling unless we have been through exactly the same situation.
cwt
good point Laurie,
cubamarsh
good point
joy2theworld71
to understand and not judge. we are hesitant yo ask for prayer for ourselves
cwt
not to judge is very important, it can be a real test of unconditional lovew
cubamarsh
I think we need to empathize with others and reflectively listen to them
cwt
if they don't know Jesus, it would be a perfect opportunity to introduce them to the one who cares most
for them'
joy2theworld71
no one ever can go thru the same situation for we are all so differant.yet we can comment on how we can
understand what makes them feel that way
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Karing
Hi Bernice
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welcome Bernice
Bernice
hi all
cwt
we are talking about healing the wounded heart
Bernice
yes.
joy2theworld71
we can stress that god knows how we feel before we can even imagine it and he is already helping before
we know we need help
cubamarsh
we can say: " I can see how that must have hurt you badly" or something like it
cwt
so how would we help other Christian women who are feeling defeated?
Karing
It usually is better to not come at them with being a "know-it-all"
Bernice
empathy
cwt
yes, or self righteous
Karing
We can share about what has been helpful for us
joy2theworld71
you are never alone. don't trust that feeling. he is there.just ask
cubamarsh
tell them God is with you in the light and in the dark even when we don't "feel" His pressence we have His
promise to never leave us
Bernice
when the pain is deep sometimes what you KNOW doesn't quite reach your heart
cwt
what about the role of the Holy Spirit?
cubamarsh
I write on my hand in large letters when I have doubts: TRUST GOD
Karing
I think it may be effective to let them know that we can't help them, but we know who can give them
underlying peace.
Bernice
The H.S. can give right words and attitude
cwt
the Bible promises that the Holy Spirit comes to comfort us, to guide us, to give us peace
Karing
A lot of Christians don't understand the victory that we can have through the Holy Spirit.
joy2theworld71
yet as friends, we feel we need to act because they are in such need
Laurie
God's Spirit lives in us and will work through us.
Karing
It is so simple... it amazed me when I learned about that.
cwt
yes, there are many Christ followers who are trying to live the life in their own power
cubamarsh
"........after the fire, a still small voice." comforts me
Bernice
Faith comes into play too. Believe God is who He says and the H.S. can do what he says
cwt
and we can't do that
Karing
We simply need to confess our sins and trust God by faith that the Holy Spirit takes over in our life.
cwt
yes, so true karing, we need to accept this all by faith
Bernice
H.s. can also give perspective to our own hearts when hurting & reveal deep need of other hearts.
cubamarsh
sometimes it's like the man who said to Jesus: "Lord, I believe. Help my unbelief."
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Karing
Hi chatty
cwt
yes, the Holy Spirit convicts us as well
cwt
hi chatty
chatty
hi everyone
Karing
Welcome we are just discussing Healing the Wounded Heart
cwt
welcome to our session on healing the wounded heart
joy2theworld71
hi chatty
cubamarsh
hi chatty
Bernice
hi chatty
chatty
first time user . god grant me patiance
cwt
so if we were to help our Christian friends who feel defeated it would be best to help them walk with the
Holy Spirit first
Bernice
you'll catch on!!
cwt
we welcome first time users!!
chatty
amen
Karing
Most of us that come in this room are first timers
Bernice
Oh yes. I would agree!
chatty
what is the subject tonight
Karing
Hurting heart
cubamarsh
I think we need to be brutally HONEST about ourselves and that's difficult. We also need to find "safe
people" to confide in.
cwt
what are some practical things that we could do for someone who is hurting?
Bernice
but walking with the spirit is sometimes easier said then done when in pain
joy2theworld71
how can we prevent absorbing people's pain into our own spirit when we help others? pray pray and...
cwt
yes, so true girls
Bernice
Oh. good question!
Laurie
So should we pray for our defeated Christian friends to be guided by the Holy Spirit?
Karing
That is a powerful question joy2.
cubamarsh
yes, we all feel defeat at some time
Bernice
"lay the burden back on the Lord - the God who sees"
cwt
yes Laurie we could teach them what the Bible says about receiving the Holy Spirit by faith, then we could
pray along with them to walk with the spirt
Karing
So often when someone we know is going through a hard time we start to lose sleep and anguish over
their problems.
chatty
I just spend the last five hours reading the bible. the spirit was moving me today
cubamarsh
there is no such thing as "private" Christianity. Being a Christian means community.
Bernice
That's true. Community meaning really sharing our hearts in a safe place.
joy2theworld71
i agree karing
Karing
Someone once told me that someone elses emergency is not our crisis.
Laurie
Yes. Someones elses problems become our crisis.
Karing
We need to let go of that and leave the pain with them.
cubamarsh
Let go and let God
cwt
and carrying the burden is the Lord's job not our job, our responsibility is to love and support
Bernice
our personality sometimes makes that difficult.
Karing
There are individuals who go from person to person and dump the same barrel of pain onto each person.
chatty
give it to the lord and pray,prayand pray the serenity prayer over and over
joy2theworld71
i am a psych.nurse with lots of patients, friends dying spiitually... pray
Karing
We have to realize that when we listen and listen ..... we actually enable their problem.
cubamarsh
set limits and boundaries in relationships is important
cwt
I bet you could carry a load joy2!!
Bernice
How do you know when the point it to "speak up" Karing?
Laurie
I have found some people just do not want to get through their problem. They always seem to stay in the
problem.
cwt
so true cubamarsh... setting boundaries protect, it is like a gate to let things in and keep things out
joy2theworld71
i agree cwt and karing
cubamarsh
we can't "fix" and "rescue" but we can love and support
cwt
yes Laurie, and then they are denying that they actually have a problem or want help
joy2theworld71
yes cuba
Karing
I speak up by saying "I am sorry ... I am here to pray for you ... but I cannot fix this for you ... you will
either have to take the responsibility or get professional help"
Karing
I truly am learning to do that.
Bernice
Sometimes the focus needs to change from the problem to the Lord
Laurie
That is good.
cwt
good words karing
chatty
give it up in prayer
cwt
yes, shift the perspecitve to eternal things
Karing
Some people love circles .... and they could go around in their "miry clay" forever ... and they love
company when they are in there.
Bernice
like maybe God show me why I have this in my life?
cubamarsh
sometimes people are able to see "patterns" of negative behaviors if lovingly pointed out
cwt
some do it for attention
Karing
On the other hand, I pray and ask for direction .... that maybe I can be helpful ... and God usually makes
it pretty clear to me.
Bernice
yes. karing. Work of the Holy Spirit again.
joy2theworld71
yes karing i had a day like that...praise god
chatty
we need to keep our eyes on god not man
cwt
also it would be good to ask for discernment in the situation
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Karing
Some people would be very angry if you turned on the light to their addictive and negative thinking.
cwt
hi lea
Karing
Hi Lea
Lea
Hi
Bernice
hi lea
Lea
Hi
cwt
we are just finishing a discussion on healing the wounded heart'
joy2theworld71
hi lea
cubamarsh
we always "risk" when we love
Bernice
God took huge risk didn't he?
Lea
Hijoy
Karing
I think it is critical that we pray for direction if we are about to help someone in a hard time.
Karing
The benefits often outweigh the risks .....
Bernice
even have others pray too
cwt
yes, but it is certainly worth the risk, that is what we are called to do,,, love our neighbor
joy2theworld71
to be still until you hear that voice
Karing
Even when Jesus chose His 12 disciples ... he took a risk and was hurt.
cubamarsh
we just can't tell someone to do something that they themselves don't want to do; that's "parenting" in a
way and gets no lasting change
Karing
But ultimately .... that risk saved all of us.
chatty
let all take a minute of silent and prayer for the hurting hearts tonite
Bernice
a choic for change has to made on the part of ther person we are trying to help
cwt
listening to hear the voice of God is so important in everything we do
cubamarsh
true
cwt
good point chatty, we can actually pray online for those who feel comfortable
chatty
amen
Karing
It doesn't take long to clue in whether or not someone is teachable in their pain or wallowing in it.
Bernice
God , help all those who hurt tonight.
cubamarsh
yes
Bernice
good point Karing
Laurie
So true.
joy2theworld71
help diane bruce bill joanne anita
cubamarsh
I confess, I have "wallowed" in pain and I thank God for those who loved me in spite of it.
cwt
Lord there are many hurting hearts out there, some of us are struggling, some of us have loved ones who
are struggling, You know the needs we ask your Holy Spirit to minister to each of the needs here. We
thank you Lord
joy2theworld71
amen
chatty
amen
Karing
We can love and show love .... but it takes tough love to not enable.
Bernice
Thank you for being the God who sees each heart - and loves just the same.
cubamarsh
and practice!
Karing
In fact that is the hardest kind of love to give.
cwt
that is sucha great point
chatty
lov
joy2theworld71
i pray for eyes to really see, discernment
cubamarsh
humble us Lord to be like You and live in your image
Bernice
amen
Karing
If we pray for the truth to be revealed, God usually does that for us.
cwt
I think that we are called to minister to the hurting people around us, look how Christ conducted his life,
always giving of Himself
cubamarsh
release us from our pride and fear that keeps us in bondage
Karing
Isn't that the truth?
chatty
pay for all to have a personal relationship with the lord
Lea
Father, open our eyes to see ourselves as You see us
cwt
Lord continue to give us opportunities to minister to others, to share your love, to be a part of your healing
process
Bernice
help us be balm to the broken heart Lord. Not a sword that rips open a fresh wound.
cubamarsh
Help us to see Jesus in the people that hurt and frustrate us
Karing
Help us to focus on You and not the pain within the situation and the hopelessness that we might be
seeing.
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cwt
hi seeker,
cubamarsh
Lord, you forgave the ones who were there when you were crucified; help us to learn from your example
Karing
Hi seeker
Lea
hi seeker
cwt
we are just finishing a session on healing the wounded heart
chatty
the holy spirit is with us as we pray. when two or more are gathered in my name I will be there
cubamarsh
amen
cwt
this has been a fantastic hour girls, thank you for participating, and thank you Lord for being with us!!
chatty
amen
Bernice
good thing God is not limited by a computer screen!! eh? LOL!
Lea
I'm sorry to have missed most of it
cwt
Our hour of scheduled chat is up, but we encourage you to continue in prayer or discussion
seeker
Glad to join you for lettng me join, its my first time.
chatty
mine too
Bernice
Only my second time
cubamarsh
Blessings to all
Karing
How did you discover this chat room?
Karing
I'm from Alberta Canada ... where are you all from?
seeker
I looked under Christian chat rooms
chatty
I never share this much before
Bernice
you did good chatty
chatty
alberta canada
seeker
I am from North Carolina.
Lea
Pacific Northwest, central Washington
cwt
you are all welcome to join us on Thursday for the same topic, same time, BUT, the focus will be on non
believers as they will also be invited to join in from another website. we see this as a great evangelistic
opportunity, hope that you can join us!
Karing
We have sessions on Monday, Thursday and will be starting Wed. at 2:00 Eastern
Bernice
B.C.
joy2theworld71
my husband ,christian husband,came in the room and said i know you know you don't need the internet to
talk with god, but this makes for great celebration and worship!!!!
Lea
that is fantastic
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cwt
chatty where do you live in Alberta/
Lea
amen joy
chatty
calgary
Bernice
it is kind of neat isn't it!
Lea
hi carol
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seeker
What is the topic of your next discussion?
Karing
No ... this is not God ... but we sure enjoy getting together.
cwt
as I said above, the topic is the same as tonight, Healing the Wounded Heart, but it is for seekers as well
seeker
What do you mean this is not God?
carol
did I miss the discussion tonite?
chatty
this is the best chat room
Lea
I think they mean that this chat room is not a substitute for God
cwt
yes, you came in an hour too late'
Karing
I mean .... joy 2 just said her husband indicated that she didn't need the internet to talk to God.
Karing
..... that is true ....
carol
RATS!! I will catch it on Thursday
seeker
Oh, I understand now. Forgive me.
Lea
but rather this room is for fellowship
Bernice
discussion too
Lea
I came in late too seeker
cwt
yes please do... we will have seekers joining us then, so our discussion will be a bit different and more
evangelica;
Karing
Thursdays are changing .... the focus there will be evangelism
joy2theworld71
i think too, that he may have felt slighted by acomputer.... ill see
Bernice
That should be interesting!!!
cwt
this room is also for fellowship, when the scheduled chats are not on
Karing
But when we start Wednesday afternoons the focus will be relationships and life management
Bernice
Don't worry Joy2...! my husband gets that too!
Karing
The focus there will also be discipleship
seeker
Fellowship is what I am looking for as well.
Lea
my husband is watching the Mariners
Karing
Three times a week for in depth discussions
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Karing
Hi there
chatty
yhat was our messsage on sunday
onewhomjesusluvs
hi room
joy2theworld71
hi
Lea
hi one
onewhomjesusluvs
hi lea
onewhomjesusluvs
how is everyone
onewhomjesusluvs
tonight
Bernice
So I see
cubamarsh
I wish we could discuss specific issues like marriage, children, illness, money, etc. from a Christian
perspective
carol
why not?
joy2theworld71
very spirit fill ed right now
chatty
I would like that too
Karing
We have just complete the formal part of our session onewhomjesusluvs
onewhomjesusluvs
oh ok
Karing
We are on Thursdays as well ....and will be starting Wednesday afternoons.
Bernice
ok
Karing
We were just chatting about where we all live .... all over the world!
onewhomjesusluvs
ok
seeker
What time?
Lea
how are you seeker?
chatty
has anyone attended aa alpha group
cubamarsh
what time wed. aftns.
joy2theworld71
this is a super place to be .
Laurie
Yes. My last session is this Wednesday.
Lea
no, what is alpha group?
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Karing
We will start on April 11th - at 2 pm Eastern ... that would be 10:00 Pacific
seeker
Kinda of down tonight--Thanks for asking.
carol
sorry, gotta go catch you later!
Bernice
cwt ?
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onewhomjesusluvs
i have been here before i like this room
chatty
where you learn abour jesus
joy2theworld71
i like it too. so helpful
Laurie
It is a course for new Christians and even people who have not yet made a decision forChrist.
Lea
I'm sorry, how can we pray for you, seeker
seeker
That God will be first in all things in my life.
joy2theworld71
how canwe all help and nourish you
chatty
thanks for your time . god bless
onewhomjesusluvs
amen to that seeker
Lea
do you want Him to be first?
chatty
goodnite all
Karing
"Lord I pray for seeker that you would comfort her in her struggles today. I pray that you would give her
the resources she needs to deal with the difficulties i her day. Thank you Lord that you love her so much."
cubamarsh
amen
onewhomjesusluvs
amen
chatty
amen
seeker
With all my heart, but I am going thru some trying times which tear me into many different directions.
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joy2theworld71
thank you lord for all of your goodness
Lea
seeker, the very fact that you asked that tells me that you are seeking Him first
cubamarsh
I am too seeker. I write TRUST GOD on my hand as a visual reminder during the day when I'm really
"down."
Lea
me too
seeker
My heart aches to do what is his good and perfect will, but I battle with this flesh and Satan.
Lea
most times of struggle, requires a decision to trust God
onewhomjesusluvs
well good nite all,blessings and love to all
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cubamarsh
each day is NEW seeker God forgives you...now work on forgiving yourself.
Lea
I went through that this afternoon
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Laurie
Good night everyone. God Bless!
joy2theworld71
how so
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seeker
I know I have a problem with that and I covet your prayers.
Lea
I thought that I could choose to trust God or continue to be down
cwt
goodnight gals, God bless each of you!
