Posted by Fiiiyer on May 15, 2003 at 12:28:16:
In Reply to: Re: A question of trust posted by Març on May 13, 2003 at 19:02:59:
: Marcos ~what can I say? when I first came to Christ it would seem that way, immediate, and in some ways it was, some changes were inmediate, but I guess as God wants us to continue our personal relationship with Him, some things will take more time. So yea, the process is also continual, as we continue a personal relationship with Christ. In my experience I have gone forward and then I have gone backwards as well. Early on I had to take my cross, as I realized I would be different from other people, and my faith in Christ would drastically change my relationships with people I knew.
Nancy Marcos, this is sooo true. My relationship with Christ has totally changed and touched everything in my life. My relationships with my family have grown stronger, while my relationships with room mates/acquaintances have gone south. I've made new friends who love Christ and who are, by far, the best people to be around. I've lost several friends...but it's all inconsequential in the big picture. My walk with God, my communion with Him...that's what it's all about. I just want to feel closer to Him all the time.
Marcos How to deny oneself? I don't know, can take forms in different things in our life, perhaps continuing in our relationship with Christ means fighting against or denying what might get in the way at that moment, it depends on one's life and situation, it's not about legalism though. Cross? many things I could think of as "crosses" in my life, I don't think I would need to make one up for myself, there's plenty everyday, many from my own failings, feelings, doubts, fears, etc.
Finally, I'll just say Im rite there with Ryan also, on that yea, we got the body also, your not alone, if I can help you in some way you can call me, seriously, you have done a lot for us, it would only be right to reciprocate it, you are loved.
Nancy Your insights are great and have given mu much to think about...thank you for taking the time to respond. You're so sweet! I can't wait until I actually live there so I can hang out with you.
Have a beautiful day.
~N~