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| Topic Started: Jul 31 2008, 12:28 AM (217 Views) | |
| Pinky1441 | Jul 31 2008, 12:28 AM Post #1 |
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I had originally posted elsewhere, but since deleted it because I thought it took away from the topic. Does anyone have rose colored glasses on that they can't take off? Ok...so it is from a country song LOL.   Here is the deal. I have been sensing something is off for a while now. It has become very stong as the months go by...which is why I seeked out places like this board. To see if other Christians were seeing what I was seeing. And...there are! You all! And many many others. After a while, I started to feel like someone put rose colored glasses on. Or maybe they are 3D glasses? LOL  When I look at anything or anyone, this is what I see. I see evil and I see good. No in between. I see sorrows, pain, and suffering. I see love, joy, and praise. I see darkness. I see light. I see Satan and his moves like a chess game. I see something in the news...and I see Satan laughing because he is the one doing it. I see other news, and I see the Lord and his spirits working. I see so many things that are so different since these glasses have been put on.   It is almost like daydreaming sometimes. Like I see a picture in my head of Satan gathering around a group of people that made the news, and likewise with the Lord. Does anyone else out there have these glasses on too? Mind you have have been a Christian for many many years. Though it hasn't been until recently that these feelings are very stong, and now I have been given these glasses that won't come off. 
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PINKY ..."In the latter days you will understand it perfectly." Jeremiah 23:20b  | |
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| day late | Jul 31 2008, 08:27 AM Post #2 |
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You're not the only one. I see it as the seperation of sheep and goats. It is sad to see those close to you being pulled into the wrong camp, as I have been seeing. |
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| Pinky1441 | Jul 31 2008, 11:35 AM Post #3 |
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Yes sad and true! Sometimes I wish these glasses would come off... |
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PINKY ..."In the latter days you will understand it perfectly." Jeremiah 23:20b | |
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| lionschild | Jul 31 2008, 12:44 PM Post #4 |
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I always thought rose colored glasses ment you were seeing things much better than they were. If that is the correct meaning then most of the people around me have them on. I dont, and I swear sometimes I think I have really lost it - that somehow I have been lured into some weird beliefs that cause me to see everything through the eyes of "doom and gloom". I sometimes hear that from others. I just cant help it I just dont see any good coming down the road except God. I too have a sense of foreboding that gets stronger evey day and even a conversation with someone who is not of like mind just really is getting difficult for me. Why? Well I just see so much of what they are doing or planning on doing as completely worthless and a waste (in light of the days just ahead.) I could really go on and on about this. I have recently been called crazy a doom and gloomer and close to going over the deep edge among other things. The weird thing is I am drawing closer to God every day and focusing on every good thing and blessing from the Lord as I see them as much more valuable and possibly very temporary. I am a cheerful happy person but I seem to attract insults more and more lately. OK ill stop rambling. I guess my feelings are a little hurt and Id best get over it. I dont think I can afford to be that shallow, rather its time to grow up and take the hard knocks. |
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| kgreen20 | Jul 31 2008, 12:49 PM Post #5 |
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 It's hard to take those nasty remarks, isn't it? |
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| lionschild | Jul 31 2008, 02:53 PM Post #6 |
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Yup they do but I really wish I could not let them effect me so much. The thing I hate the most is how they can make me dought myself and think maybe I really am "loosing it " and everything is just hunky dori and I am decieved. Of course if I am then so are many of you LOL I love hanging out with you all. |
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| Pinky1441 | Jul 31 2008, 02:54 PM Post #7 |
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I think that is why I was asking the question in the first place. I try telling others and they think I am nuts. My church raises there eyebrow....oh here we go...her she comes... |
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PINKY ..."In the latter days you will understand it perfectly." Jeremiah 23:20b | |
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| nightbird | Jul 31 2008, 03:38 PM Post #8 |
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I like hanging out here too; reading you guy's posts shows me I'm not alone in this battle; but sometimes it sure feels like I am. More each day it just feels as if "I don't belong" here, and the reaction from people just emphasizes it. |
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| day late | Jul 31 2008, 04:01 PM Post #9 |
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Yep. Guilty as charged. I've got both family, and I guess I'd have to say former friends, that rarely speak to me anymore. They consider me to be nuts. Not dangerously so, mind you, but nuts just the same. The sad part is that when something does happen, like a hurricane for example, guess who everyone wants to suddenly visit? Once the storm is passed, they go home, and I'm the crazy one again. |
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| Pinky1441 | Jul 31 2008, 04:10 PM Post #10 |
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Date Late, I am guilty of those sudden visitors when something bad happened. But my eyes were opened and now I am on the other side. It is hard for me to see these things and no one else. I guess we all crazy people are hearing the tuning rod and no one else. They just see the rod. Like a dog whistle. But only some are hearing it. (Seeing..) |
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| lionschild | Jul 31 2008, 06:22 PM Post #11 |
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Hmm yup I get those visits too or phone calls. I really wonder if some of the personal attacks I get are because the attackee is afraid. I am actually quite careful about who I talk to and what I say. Its not like Im out trying to freak people out or scare them but I am compelled (and I mean that in the strongest sense of the word) to warn those I care about. |
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| Keesha | Jul 31 2008, 10:59 PM Post #12 |
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I only stumbled upon this site a short while ago but was instantly amazed at how you people seem to have the same mindset I have. Yes, my friends and family all think I am a few loops short of a full load. They are tired of me talking about 'the Lord Coming Soon'. I sent a few e-mails too to friends telling them to get ready - if they aren't already because it may not be long... Anyway, to make a long story short, I feel like I have no friends anymore. Even at work, my plant manager told me he would be glad to take a Christian teaching tape I was giving out but he "didn't want any of the 'end time' stuff". Today, a coworker stretched the truth about me and got me into the supervisors office for a visit. (Not the place to be!) I have to work with her tomorrow - right beside her. It will be difficult. It will be a silent day. Most likely I will work with my head phones on and my cd playing... (tomorrow it will be "A life God Rewards" by Bruce Wilkinson) Fortunately they allow us to do that. At least my supervisor told me to not worry... he understands what is going on... but I don't think he REALLY does. I have seen people too and have kind of categorized them... and then feel like that is wrong. I don't want to judge anyone but I can plainly see who tries to live the Christian life and who is a Christian by word only. As I have said before, I love this place! And you folks are truly a breath of fresh air. Unfortunately though... I have to get up at 4:30 am and it is now nearly 11 pm so I have to skeedaddle and get to bed! Night ya'all! :) |
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| Pinky1441 | Jul 31 2008, 11:17 PM Post #13 |
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Keesha, Thank you for your insight. I am not sure if you will read this before you go to work in the morning. But I wanted to say to keep your head held high. Do not cower to them. Soon all will see. Be the shining light Jesus wants you to be. The Lord will do the rest! |
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| Keesha | Aug 3 2008, 04:53 PM Post #14 |
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I edited this because I almost forgot to say thank you to Pinky1441 ... for your kind answer to my last post. Encouragement is always welcome. The day went far better than I had expected. I mostly need to talk to my son. He and his family are my most important people in my life. And my husband... All think I am a bit off the deep end. I am afraid for them. They have all accepted Jesus as their Savior - but in this end time - is that enough? I love them so much! And my little 1 year old granddaughter! The Bible does say, "Confess with your mouth and believe in your heart that Jesus was raised from the dead and you will be saved." Romans 10:9 but now... if they aren't FEELING the urgency of this time.... why not!? My friends and other family members I have sent urgent messages to - one time or another. Some have responded, some not - some positive and some negative. They are important but not as important as my family. Mostly though, I just can't get my son and his wife to listen and understand I am not talking 'pipe dreams' here! This is urgent information! I am truly concerned for them and my granddaughter. My only granddaughter. I can't even get them to buy extra food to keep in the house in the event they can't get food at a later date. My husband is in the camp of " We are saved. We don't need to do anything else." I agree that God promised salvation for those who have asked for it but I believe we could be in for a very bumpy ride and we need all of the Holy Spirit we can get. In the meantime, I am praying to the Lord and asking for the baptism of the Holy Spirit in my life. I have heard the Lord speak to me but have not spoken in tongues which I understand is the sign that you have RECEIVED the Holy Spirit. My pastor from a long time ago, told me you receive all of the Holy Spirit you will ever need when you accept Jesus. (I don't attend there now.) But I soon learned I could ask for a filling of the Spirit and receive that. THEN I learned I could receive the baptism of the Spirit but I don't believe that has ever happened because I am told that when it happens, you almost always speak in tongues. I have never talked in tongues. I have interpreted tongues once though. I heard the tongues in my ears as a strange language but in my head it was english and I knew exactly what was said and who it was for. I feel the same commitment from the people on this website and it is encouraging to me. I am not alone in my venture to serve the Lord. It is good. Surely the Lord led me to this place. It seems so many of you are far more seasoned Christians than I am and I can learn from you. I am serious about trying to live my life serving the Lord Jesus Christ. I am by far not a perfect person but one thing I want to do is to be a person living for God. If nothing else happens in my life - that will be enough. As I say that though - my family comes to mind. And again, I want them with me in heaven! Edited by Keesha, Aug 3 2008, 05:02 PM.
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| kgreen20 | Aug 3 2008, 05:11 PM Post #15 |
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If they have accepted Jesus as their Savior, then they're born again, and they will be Raptured when the time comes. Yes, even in this end time, that is enough. Now, having done that, they need to stay close to God and be sensitive to Him, but their works will gain them no entry into Heaven. Only what Jesus did on the cross will accomplish that. |
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| domino | Aug 7 2008, 09:19 PM Post #16 |
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Hi Keesha, Gee I haven't posted in so long; been away from this site for a while 'cause so much has been going on. Takes a long time to catch up! I also have recieved salvation through Jesus; when I repented, I studied and learned what He expects of me (still learning!) But I haven't been able to speak in tongues either; I prayed that I would be filled witht the Holy Spirit, but so far I guess that the ability to speak in tongues is not His plan for me. Does anyone have a comment about the ability to speak in tongues? Does it occur automatically if one is truly saved? Seems like so many people have this gift, but I do not; maybe I am going about it the wrong way? Anyhow welcome Keesha, it is so good to read and learn from what these members post here. Love in Christ, Susan |
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