Feed My Sheep

[Oregongrown]

This writing is so close to my heart and what "denise" atleast "feels" like she is all about today. First I want to make it clear that I understand their are families, parents caring for children, bringing them up in the way that they should go, maybe some folks to sick to travel(even out of their home)those that must work 50 or more hours a week to make ends meet, pay a mortgage. And many of those christians are serving God, just as He has laid out for them!! Praise His Holy name for the "army of God"!!:pp But then, you have folks like me, still "kickin" healthwise, very little money but managing by caretaking a little property and some pets, living VERY simple(Ok, I splurged and have a cellphone, oh, and a 94 truck I've had since it was new:) I am unmarried, no children, not elderly to care for. I am free to go where God leads. So far, He has brought me here. To this place in the country where I have lots of time to read His Word, spend time with folks like you and listen, to Him. I can't say I am being called elsewhere right now. But I cannot see myself in this cushy little place for all the rest of my life. I want to go where people need me ok? That's it, I want to help the lost and unsaved. I know I do not need a man but sometimes I think it would be better to have one. For lots of reasons, one being, I am not such a good leader but I can follow. But, if God opens a door, it will be something I can do to further the Kingdom and I won't need a man. If I need one, God will send one:rofl:I have talked and been blessed by knowing 2 folks on here so far. Both families are into missions. I try not to be envious, hope I am not, it is just something I want in my life too.

Well, I don't know what else to write here. But one thing I cringe at, is the "christians" that are so wishy washy. I was just reading that we are all called to be disciples of Christ. I sat on my rear for years just going after "treasures on Earth". I didn't have anyone to support, I could have been in missions years ago, but God's timing.

Feedback welcome, thoughts, dreams, hopes to do more than you feel you can??

Love to all, denise
PS If this is in the wrong place, well, I see it as me maturing in Christ and what He wants me to do, but who knows but Him:)

[Sold Out]

Have you shared any of this with your pastor?

[Oregongrown]

Have you shared any of this with your pastor?

That is another story but in short, I just couldn't get into the ones I've visited, for long anyway. I would like to talk with some folks that are serving the Lord without belonging to a certain church. I would rather help start one, independent maybe as I see so much wrong with the church today, not all, just some. No, I am not a pastor and don't see that as my calling, but I could help with other aspects. I am a firm believer in the man being the spiritual leader. I know not everyone is tied into a church. I would like to meet some of you if you are reading:) God bless and thank you for your question/input:) denise:)

[stoomart]

Dear sister,

I think starting a home group or joining an existing one is a great idea. I can say from experience that I've grown and learned so much more from this type of assembly than I could ever imagine at my own church. As for you starting one, you wouldn't necessarily need to lead it. My little sister and her friend started a bible study in her freshman year with my brother in law and now I co-lead the group, that has grown to over 10 people.

We are just finishing up studying Hebrews and I feel chapter 10:24-25 is something that will help you at this time:

24. And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works,
25. not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching.

It's all about keeping each other sharp, as you know where it says iron sharpens iron. When we come together it should be to stir up or provoke love and good works through the exhortation of one another. There could be great opportunities for missions work from these type of gatherings. Several people in my group just recently expressed a desire for us to start doing some mission work, starting out around town but God only know where that will lead. : D


In Christ's love, stoo

[Sold Out]

That is another story but in short, I just couldn't get into the ones I've visited, for long anyway. I would like to talk with some folks that are serving the Lord without belonging to a certain church. God bless and thank you for your question/input:) denise:)

Is there a lack of good churches in your area?