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Blogs > mktgchick67 > Still Talking


mktgchick67 58F
6 posts
6/15/2009 11:22 am
Sad, Really

Hi everyone.

I left here many many months ago for reasons I should probably keep to myself. I returned hoping that some of the sniping, nastiness and such had gone. Not so.

Its sad, really. Although I would still be considered a "Baby Chrisitan" by most, I have grown considerably.

Holy Spirit has been quite generous in revelation. I have met hundreds if not thousands of "Christians". The only reason I put that in quotes is because we are supposed to be Christ followers, and much of the behavior I have seen would quite frankly pain Jesus.

I love my Savior with all my heart. I believe His words are true and I live in His joy.

But surrounding myself with his followers has brought much pain. No, we are not perfect, no I dont expect us to be. I am sure I have caused some pain along the way.

But overall, I am sensitive to when I grieve the Holy Spirit by my words and actions. Which leads me to wonder how so many can actively deride, ridicule, malign, backstab, use and abuse their fellow Christians.

I some of you recall, I arrived here a wide eyed Baby in love with the Lord. I lamented the lack of true Christian behavior that I witnessed.

Two years later, I still am searching for it. Sad, really.

Dundeal
(William Watson) 68M
18097 posts
6/15/2009 5:12 pm

 nice to see you back sister, as for the blog, could not have said it better myself, cheers and God bless you
May the Lord bless you and keep you


alyosha2 56M

6/15/2009 8:30 pm

 Welcome back!

It's great news to read how you have grown in the Lord. It was evident to happen since He worked wonders in your finances. I remember that entry on your blog.

It is sad that many that have taken the banner of the christian faith demonstrate a rather unbecoming behavior to their brothers and sisters. But, don't let it get you down. I have been here on BC for 3 years now and I've noticed that it has gotten worst. Sometimes I harbor the idea of just leaving this site. But I don't because for the one bad person in this site there are three that are genuinely good people and awesome christians.

What I have decided to do is to "Ignore" those that tend to create a hostile and uncomfortable environment. I also don't visit those Blogs that have nothing but negativity in their entries.

So, I say to you, don't go! Stay, and keep us refreshed with your entries. I am sure that your Blog will be a blessing to many.

Hey, your cup is overflowing with God's blessings. Might as well share some of it!

God bless you always!

Joshua


mktgchick67 58F

6/16/2009 7:53 am

 Hey folks - unfortunately its not just here...I am constantly listening to people at church sniping at others, talking about how "the other person" is such a horrible Christian. I have to beg folks to please stop involving me in their gossip and pettiness about others.

Like I said, I am not perfect by any stretch. But it seems to me that as followers of Christ we should be acutely aware that not one of us is even remotely worthy of His love and mercy...yet He gives it freely...so why can't we try do the same? Why all the constant comparison as to who is a "better" Christian? We are all pretty pathetic at being like Christ, all thanks , praise and honor be to the One who saves us anyway!!!


thanksjesus 48F

6/16/2009 12:35 pm
    Quoting mktgchick67:
    Hey folks - unfortunately its not just here...I am constantly listening to people at church sniping at others, talking about how "the other person" is such a horrible Christian. I have to beg folks to please stop involving me in their gossip and pettiness about others.

    Like I said, I am not perfect by any stretch. But it seems to me that as followers of Christ we should be acutely aware that not one of us is even remotely worthy of His love and mercy...yet He gives it freely...so why can't we try do the same? Why all the constant comparison as to who is a "better" Christian? We are all pretty pathetic at being like Christ, all thanks , praise and honor be to the One who saves us anyway!!!
Hello... I've been struggling with this, too. I don't even go to church anymore, because of the backbiting, etc... Just when I was about to leave BC, too, friends convinced me to stay. Satan is trying to permeate all places, especially where God is working. If all the Christ followers leave... who will be left? I feel like becoming a hermit and hiding with my Bible, sometimes, but we wouldn't be leading anyone to Christ then. Or, helping the fallen, get up on their feet again. It makes me cry sometimes what people will do or say under the mask of being christian... I hope you do stay, and try to take them with a grain of salt.


jil873 69F
671 posts
6/18/2009 9:10 pm

 Sis...I remember you here because I thought you were my cousin...you guys' look so much alike...I am sorry you are grieving much about what is going on in the church...and I do not mean the church building...I do mean the Christ Jesus followers...I'm very glad to hear though that you are hanging in there...have met many new friends in Christ Jesus...and...are getting stronger...Praise Jesus for that...DON"T EVER give up on Jesus...no matter what may come or go...your faith is in Him alone...God Bless You Sister in Christ Jesus our Lord...
"Jesus Christ is Lord "




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