Welcome to our forum. http://brethrenofmessiah.com/forum/index.php Sat, 19 May 2012 22:28:07 -0500 Phorum 5.2.13 http://brethrenofmessiah.com/forum/read.php?2,15,392#msg-392 http://brethrenofmessiah.com/forum/read.php?2,15,392#msg-392 Matthew Dersley General Discussions Mon, 14 May 2012 13:42:18 -0500 http://brethrenofmessiah.com/forum/read.php?2,26,391#msg-391 http://brethrenofmessiah.com/forum/read.php?2,26,391#msg-391 Broken heart General Discussions Fri, 11 May 2012 20:51:28 -0500 http://brethrenofmessiah.com/forum/read.php?3,390,390#msg-390 http://brethrenofmessiah.com/forum/read.php?3,390,390#msg-390 Christine Needing Prayer Fri, 11 May 2012 12:40:05 -0500 http://brethrenofmessiah.com/forum/read.php?3,388,388#msg-388 http://brethrenofmessiah.com/forum/read.php?3,388,388#msg-388
now i dont know what i do with my life
i feel alone
i feel totally a loser
i just need pray]]> carla Needing Prayer Wed, 09 May 2012 22:58:58 -0500 http://brethrenofmessiah.com/forum/read.php?3,386,386#msg-386 http://brethrenofmessiah.com/forum/read.php?3,386,386#msg-386 Dee Needing Prayer Mon, 07 May 2012 11:04:49 -0500 http://brethrenofmessiah.com/forum/read.php?3,381,385#msg-385 http://brethrenofmessiah.com/forum/read.php?3,381,385#msg-385
I will be praying for you that God may give you guidance during these difficult times.

No matter how tough things get, never give up on Him because He will never give up on you.

God bless,
Aitor]]> isaacthesyrian Needing Prayer Mon, 07 May 2012 04:45:24 -0500 http://brethrenofmessiah.com/forum/read.php?3,381,384#msg-384 http://brethrenofmessiah.com/forum/read.php?3,381,384#msg-384
As long as you have breathe my brother you have hope.

Be encouraged and do not give up!]]> Bee Needing Prayer Sun, 06 May 2012 02:45:23 -0500 http://brethrenofmessiah.com/forum/read.php?3,381,381#msg-381 http://brethrenofmessiah.com/forum/read.php?3,381,381#msg-381 I have'nt been able to pay for any of my bills in the past two month and is going on third. right now i have no peace of mind things are getting worse by the day. I lost my ways of doing things. the one time strong minded soldier is now a failer at everything he does. I really need some guideance. i need this bussiness to work so i can provide for my family. Please someone hepl me.]]> eliassigns Needing Prayer Wed, 02 May 2012 12:35:53 -0500 http://brethrenofmessiah.com/forum/read.php?3,376,378#msg-378 http://brethrenofmessiah.com/forum/read.php?3,376,378#msg-378
You and your ex (Mr. Space) will be in my prayers.

From the tone of your post, you are still clearly in love with your ex. Given your current situation (eviction, moving back your parents), he is highly stressed and hyper sensitive to anything you do.

Nevertheless, your relationship has reached a highly toxic level because as you said, you ended up hitting each other.

At the end of the day, God is in control of this situation. You two met at a certain point in your lives, and now you have separated. Sometimes relationships have to end to start life anew.

Instead of putting your focus on your ex, focus yourself on God. We all get sidetracked by the love of worldy things (including human beings), but these never make us happy. Plus, we have no ownership over other people, so ultimately there is not much you can do to make your ex return to you unless he chooses to do so.

May God bless you and illuminate the path ahead for both of you.

Aitor]]> isaacthesyrian Needing Prayer Fri, 27 Apr 2012 16:52:36 -0500 http://brethrenofmessiah.com/forum/read.php?3,329,377#msg-377 http://brethrenofmessiah.com/forum/read.php?3,329,377#msg-377
I am separated with my husband though no cheating was involved the pain you feel I can relate to.

God is faithful and right now u need God to heal your pain and to prepare you so that you can start praying for your husband so that God can bring you two together again.

A prayer for you::

I will exalt You, my God the King; I will praise Your name for ever and ever. Every day I will praise You and extol Your name for ever and ever. Great is the Lord and most worthy of praise; His greatness no one can fathom. The Lord is faithful to all His promises and loving toward all He has made. Lord, You uphold all those who fall and lift up all who are bowed down. Because the Sovereign Lord helps me, I will not be disgraced. Therefore, have I set my face like flint, and I know I will not be put to shame. Thank you Lord, that You have seen my husband's ways, but You will heal him; You will guide him. My husbands heart is in the hand of the Lord; He directs it like a watercourse wherever He pleases. Cleanse my husband and Amelda with hyssop, and we will clean; wash us, and we will be whiter than show. Create in my husband and Amelda a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within us. Search us, O God, and know our heart; test us and know our anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in us and lead us both in the way everlasting. Amen.]]> Kopano Needing Prayer Wed, 25 Apr 2012 04:18:35 -0500 http://brethrenofmessiah.com/forum/read.php?3,376,376#msg-376 http://brethrenofmessiah.com/forum/read.php?3,376,376#msg-376 I really don't know where to begin. I've been in a relationship for 3yrs and since that time we have been living together; we are not married. This past week we received an eviction notice so we started packing our belongings and decided to move back in with our parents. (both in our 20's) This is extremely hard for us, I feel like a failure!! I really don't want to go back to my moms and on top of all this we get into a huge argument and he said he needs SPACE!! So.. I have no man and no home. The worse thing about all of this is...... I was not ready for a relationship when I met him but I've fallen deeply in love with him and I feel so much guilt for all the pain I've caused him since we've been together. Here's a little back ground information on me, when I was 17 I was rapped by someone I thought was a friend. I ended up leaving high school my 11th grade year and I haven't obtained my GED/Diploma yet (Failure) I didn't have anyone to talk to about the rape after telling my mom she simply said "I'm sorry you went through that but you should have never been at his house" that hurt but I moved on I guess. almost a year later I met this guy and we began dating, I was with him for 5yrs however early on in the relationship I found out that he was friends (really good friends) with my rapist. We spoke about the situation and he apologized for his friends actions but said he doesn't understand this because his friend isn't like that. I put that comment behind me and moved on with the relationship. He never really had contact with his friend after that so I decided to stay; shortly after we broke up and I immediately started looking for another man after crying constantly about my ex and realizing that he didn't want me. I met someone else and we tried a relationship for about a month but that didn't work out, we ended up being friends for a few years and then I met my current ex that needs SPACE!! initially he was a great man!! very sweet, caring and loving early on in our relationship. All that changed after he caught me talking to the "Month old ex" we would chat through text and Mr. Space!! hated that (It was wrong of me) me and Mr. SPACE!! moved in together after about a month of dating, I knew this was moving to fast but I went along with it. The ex of 5yrs called me and again I was :S I told Mr. Space that I don't know what to do. That along with all my other issues pushed him to the limit!! Arguments got worse, we started hitting each other and now he's finally done! I didn't want to post this but I need prayer!! Please pray for the both of us.

Thank You]]> CJ Needing Prayer Mon, 23 Apr 2012 09:18:09 -0500 http://brethrenofmessiah.com/forum/read.php?2,370,373#msg-373 http://brethrenofmessiah.com/forum/read.php?2,370,373#msg-373
You say that you were born a sinner, well can I tell you you wern't. The Father does not create anything that isn't perfect in everyway. What happen is we are born into the realm of the evil one. It is he who perverts, destroys and infuences people to do evil things. He is the spoiler, and it is he who is causing you to have these doubts of faith.

It is our purpose to stand firm against him, just like your dad did/does. He cannot destroy us but he can make things difficult for us. Our human bodies can fail us but our life on earth is short lived compared to eternity. Embrace the difficulties you have in life, they wont last.

You said 'I believed all my life. Simply had Faith. When problems showed up, I used the hands I Thanked Him for, the Mind I gave Him credit for, and did what needed to be done to fix things'. so whats changed? Is it because YOU want the use of your hands again? You have had a life changing event and I suspect you are feeling sorry for yourself, which is understandable, but I also think that you are on the verge of looking to blame God for this. As you rightly say the damage was done by the free will of the person who did it to you. It wasn't God sitting, planning how to make your life difficult, it was the evil one. Recognise who is responsible and then ask God to ease your burden. God hears your prayers and will answer them, maybe not in the way you desire, but just like your dad he will do what is best for you.

We all go through trials in life but we need to see them for what they are. Not so much a test but more of a challenge to show strength in adversity. If you need examples of this take a walk through a childrens hospital. That is the greatest leveller of all. Turn this disablity into a blessing and turn to the evil one and let him have all your anger and venom and tell him 'you thought you could spoil my life well you haven't!! He deserves it and he will leave you alone. Put on the armour of God.

Know that I will pray for you to be given a renewed strength.
May God bless you
Tom]]> Thomas General Discussions Tue, 17 Apr 2012 05:44:31 -0500 http://brethrenofmessiah.com/forum/read.php?2,370,372#msg-372 http://brethrenofmessiah.com/forum/read.php?2,370,372#msg-372
An oyster has to open its shell to feed. Sometimes foreign substances get in the shell and irritates its sensitive organ. But this irritating substance which it did not intend to let inside can cause the oyster to produce a beautiful pearl.

"All things work together for good for those who love God and are called according to his purpose." Apostle Paul

This does not mean that God willingly places suffering on us, but that he takes what evil manifests and turns it into good.
Just like the Oyster taking the foreign substance and producing a beautiful pearl.

If I understand correctly you have lost the use of your hands when someone fired a gun. If this is true you have a real challenge that only special people can bear. He has faith in you that you can handle the challenge. He can see you through it. Sometimes out of suffering we find Life; not the life we used to live or remember, but a more compassionate life for others who we may not have noticed otherwise.

Because you stayed in touch with your Dad through out his Life the very words you speak about him today allow you to continue to Honor your Father and you are left with the memory of his unconditional love. It is the same with our Heavenly Father: if we stay in touch with him throughout life we will always be aware of his unconditional love and we can Honor Him with out feeling like were forced to. Your Dad was able to raise you into adulthood and encouraged your belief in God. Never forget that your Dad encouraged you to Believe. If there is anything your Dad would want you to know right now it is just how important it is to stay connected to God and making sure to encourage your children's belief in God. So, Join me in Thanking God for the Dad you were blessed to have starting out in life. But God has more to teach us than just how to grow into an adult. He teaches of the Heavenly Kingdom and why he wants us to seek Him on this Earth. The Fathers presence can be found throughout Heaven and Earth and his Glory is revealed in the face of Yeshua. Yeshua wants to bring us to the Father and the offer that is made is in Gods Covenants. The didache is offered because God believes that we can do it just like your Dad taught you to believe in working with your hands to solve problems. We are offered this because it is an intimate relationship with God. A covenant like a marriage binds two parties together and creates a wonderful relationship between the two allowing us to know how Awesome God really is.

God knows all our pain; even the pains we don't understand or know about ourselves. He is with you and it is only when we believe and remember to stay in touch with Him that we can start to sense his presence and feel the tissues He hands us.

Whatever you are facing right now remember "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."

Study the didache on this site step by step-- Draw near to God and he will draw near to you. Remember to be patient as you study.

Climb out of the foxhole into the Light.

Peace be with you,
Taylor]]> Taylor General Discussions Tue, 17 Apr 2012 00:49:35 -0500 http://brethrenofmessiah.com/forum/read.php?2,370,370#msg-370 http://brethrenofmessiah.com/forum/read.php?2,370,370#msg-370 I believed because I have children, and am aware I did not give them life.
I learned, if I used the hands and mind God gave me, many things could happen.
Thank You God, Thank You God, Thank You God...was repeated often, daily.

As time went by, My Dad grew older. I noticed some of my friends parents were different. Demanded attention, gratitude, offered money, and belongings if the children would "Do For Them". The phrase...I Gave You Life...was said over and over...Wills, about LifeAfterDeath...

My Dad, was always on the other end of a phone call. I heard him clearly. His advice was straight forward exacts and specifics. I felt his love every day. In obvious ways. Nothing invisible. Never a doubt or a question about his love or want for life to be good for me.

When my hands no longer worked, I asked God for help. Nothing changed. I didn't hear his voice. I didn't see any actions. I was told, is His Plan. What happens to me, is all part of HisPlan. I will, if I accept that, rejoice in that, after I die, I will get to be with Him. Until then, all suffering has a Purpose, even if when we ask what it is, isn't answered.

Many parents say, Do What I Say, Even If You Don't Understand Why. Other parents examplify, By BeingWonderful, in obvious ways.
I'm having a serious decline of Faith because TheGod I am supposed to accept isn't as kind, and gentle as my Dad is.
Many parents, my Dad being one of them, explained things. So I'd understand. He never hit me, or caused me pain ForMyOwnGood...So I'd Learn..........he would have put himself in front of a bullet for me.
Why won't God protect us that way? My dad didn't fire the bullet, the FreeWillOfAnotherDid...BUT, My Dad would give HisLife For Me.
I am told Jesus Gave His Life For Me. For My Sins. God KNEW, as a daughter of Eve I would sin? God Created me, WHY would what Eve did be passed onto me by an AllKnowing, All Loving God? If He gave me life, centuries after TheAppleIncident, why did he make me BornASinner?
My dad just wants me safe, and happy. No Restrictions. No Promises of If You Are Good...Santa Will Bring...
I was raised Here and Now by parents who would GIVE, and not demand. If I cry, they hand me a tissue. I can SEE the love and concern on their faces.
I want God to hear me. I want The Comfort of KNOWING he has. BlindFaith, BlindBelief is no longer working for me. I am the opposite of a FoxHoleFinderOfGod.
I believed all my life. Simply had Faith. When problems showed up, I used the hands I Thanked Him for, the Mind I gave Him credit for, and did what needed to be done to fix things.
Practical Solutions I now wonder if were merely me. Just DOING.
I was fine until I found myself in TheFoxHole. I cried out to Him.
Nothing. Just Nothing.
I am becoming a FoxHoleAtheist.
I gave Credit To God when we worked hard. Now when I need for me, The God I Always Believed In, Is Silent.
I don't need more faith. I need concrete.
Those that say, we will GetIt when we die, why do those that make money saying they were there only bring back messages that say is pretty, happy...but no answers past Cause God says so...]]> Please Explain General Discussions Sun, 15 Apr 2012 14:22:04 -0500 http://brethrenofmessiah.com/forum/read.php?2,289,369#msg-369 http://brethrenofmessiah.com/forum/read.php?2,289,369#msg-369
I will visit here frequently and give an update as to how he is doing. But I do feel very strongly that G-d is looking after him and guiding him to eventually be a workman for Him.]]> A Mother General Discussions Fri, 13 Apr 2012 15:28:50 -0500 http://brethrenofmessiah.com/forum/read.php?3,364,368#msg-368 http://brethrenofmessiah.com/forum/read.php?3,364,368#msg-368
I am thanking Father God for your words of encouragement, We do indeed live in a fallen world and it is difficult to watch all the pain and anguish that one human can cause another. We have to expect all these things to take place don.t we? our Lord Yeshua warned us to be ever attentive to the signs all around us.HE IS COMING SOON.

Please accept my apoligies if I spoke harshly of our Lord it wasn't what I wanted to do, I know that all the suffering is from one source alone.

This Passover was our first apart and it was a very painful time, had we had children a part of him would still be here and at the age of 63 had he lived, would have had a wonderful future together. But of course looking beyond this realm, we do have a wonderful future together don't we?

I give all praise and thanks to the One, our Lord Yeshua and our Heavenly Father for all His goodness to us, His mercy, His Grace, His love, He is everything to us, we love and adore Him.

All His blessings be upon you and your family.

Chrissie Umek]]> chrissie Needing Prayer Thu, 12 Apr 2012 07:18:08 -0500 http://brethrenofmessiah.com/forum/read.php?3,364,367#msg-367 http://brethrenofmessiah.com/forum/read.php?3,364,367#msg-367
I just finished praying for you and came here to see this new message from you.

As Taylor has said, all of us who follow the Messiah are grieving with you at this time.

In this day and age of high-divorce rates, you truly are an amazing woman. You have been loyal to your husband, and you have fulfilled your role as a good wife. Any man would be blessed to be with a precious jewel like you.

God doesn't want innocent creatures to suffer, and He doesn't let the guilty ones go unpunished. While we are here in this physical world, we are living under the influence of the Evil One (the prince of this world), so it seems like everything is unjust and chaotic.

It "seems" that way, but in reality God is looking out for you and Giuliano. Giuliano is still alive and conscious but in another state of being, and one day both of you will be reunited in undending joy and bliss in the Kingdom that the Father has prepared for us.

Remember that God will purify this Earth of all its physical and spiritual impurities. Although others might be getting away with cheating and breaking up marriages, God will make them answer for their egotism and malice, while those who have kept their promise as good and faithful husbands and wives will have their rewards.

Now I know that all my words will not comfort you because words cannot touch, speak, laugh, caress, but I pray that God may provide you with spiritual consolation which is greater than all the physical pleasures of this world.

May Yeshua bless you and protect you,
Br. Aitor]]> isaacthesyrian Needing Prayer Wed, 11 Apr 2012 08:01:13 -0500 http://brethrenofmessiah.com/forum/read.php?3,364,366#msg-366 http://brethrenofmessiah.com/forum/read.php?3,364,366#msg-366 Your sorrow and longing for your husband is painful and the body of messiah grieves with you. But we also rejoice in the witness of God in You as You and Guiliano sancitified God's Name by the fulliment of a marriage vow( Living with your husband until he passed from the body) A true light in this age of broken marriages and permiscuious living. Your body is likely suffering withdraws of the bond that was strongly forged. But there is now Hope in you that the loved one is removed from the pains and sufferings of this world and experiencing greater joy. Something we all hope for our loved ones and that regardless of our needs we rejoice in the joy that a love one experiences. A joy that will be complete as we are gathered together into His Eternal Kingdom. As you connect more with God we experience more relief from our seperation and loniless finding that if there is anything those who have passed from this earth wish to communicate to us it is the importance of our relationship with Yeshua. That Yeshua fills our holes and mends our broken hearts.

May we continue to recieve wisdom, understanding and an increase in patience,

With deep respect and sorrow at your pain,
In Yeshua,
Taylor]]> Taylor Needing Prayer Tue, 10 Apr 2012 10:27:30 -0500 http://brethrenofmessiah.com/forum/read.php?2,359,365#msg-365 http://brethrenofmessiah.com/forum/read.php?2,359,365#msg-365 You are like a child asking for things that YOU want. God knows your need before you ask for it.
All we have to do is trust him and be patient. I say this not to offend you but to make specific
demands like you have is not the way to pray to Him.

Who is to say this woman is sent by Him? YOU!!

If this woman was sent from God you would have already known this and fallen head over heels for her.
Because you have doubts I suspect that she is what YOU wanted and you have fooled yourself.

Start again my friend, but this time don't make demands ask with a pure heart that He brings
someone into you life to share love and happiness with you. Not just to look good on your arm.
Beauty comes from within it is not just skin deep!!

May God bless you
Tom]]> Thomas General Discussions Tue, 10 Apr 2012 03:52:54 -0500 http://brethrenofmessiah.com/forum/read.php?3,364,364#msg-364 http://brethrenofmessiah.com/forum/read.php?3,364,364#msg-364
I know that we as Father Gods children are never alone, but how does one overcome the longing for the touch, voice, scent, laughter and so on of the one who made us a complete person , it was God Himself who glued us together, my soul is in agony, my heart is in a million pieces and I have asked Him to help me find all the pieces cos I can't.

Please pray for His Holy Spirit to grant me wisdom and understanding, and patience to go through this dark valley, I know that there is a light at the end and I know that Yeshua is carrying me, there are only one set of prints.

Thank you for your compassion and Kindness.

Chrissie.]]> chrissie Needing Prayer Mon, 09 Apr 2012 13:32:09 -0500 http://brethrenofmessiah.com/forum/read.php?3,352,363#msg-363 http://brethrenofmessiah.com/forum/read.php?3,352,363#msg-363
"The poor in spirit inherit the kingdom of heaven."

David, because of your humility in requesting prayer and admitting your shortcomings, it is unlikely that you are a source of negativity.

"The eyes are like the windows to the soul and ears are the like the doors to the soul"

If we are not physically abusing those around us, which does not seem like the case in your situation, the main way we impact others negatively is through our words.

Review: Section 5 of the Didache Study found on the main Brethren of Messiah website.

Perhaps, none of the above is the case in the situation, but we still just seem out of sync with the people around us.

Sometimes, when we have many burdens and life is hard, we can be out of emotional sync with others and we may hear things like "Your such a downer" or people keep telling you to smile and you just don't feel like smiling.

People may want you to be the "Life of the Party and tell a joke or two."; but, you don't have to do these things. If those around you are living a way of life that is more like the way of Death, as written in the Didache; and these may be your close friends, co-worker or even family, it does not mean that is always best for us to be around them when we are depressed or burdened. Sometimes, the party itself is the reason we are upset and why we are putting out a negative feeling that others pick up on-- causing them to 'tell us' we are ruining their 'party'.

If any of this seems like the case, seek to strengthen your relationship with Yeshua. Spend quiet time alone or seek out those who have a strong relationship with Yeshua. No Saint will turn away someone who is lowly in spirit.

"Come to me all that labor and are heavy burden. Learn of me for I am gentle and meek and my burden is light." paraphrase of Yeshua.

A practice that can help us with our emotions or whatever energy we are emitting is to sing. If we have love for God and a deep love for Yeshua we can sing about him. We don't have to be singers or even feel like singing to start; it can be simple chanting. A common prayer that is chanted among followers of Yeshua is "Adonai[My Lord] Yeshua, Son Of God, have mercy upon me a sinner; in all things Thy will be done." It can be chanted all day or for any period of time one is able to while not infringing on others if our sound is annoying. If we sing when we are alone we will have it in our minds when we can't sing out loud. Who knows, perhaps we will develop into singers ourselves. When the love of God is kept before us, the Light shines through our burdens and it just might make it easier to smile. Do not get discrouraged if this practice seems silly or frustrating; it takes time to practice and become comfortable with it.


David, all of this may not be what you need to hear right now, as the circumstances in you life may seem overwhelming. Keep seeking God and know that he will shape us for his purposes-- not placing any burden on us that our soul can not bare. Others are praying; and with Yeshua's help, we all can.

May the Peace of Yeshua be with you,
Taylor]]> Taylor Needing Prayer Wed, 04 Apr 2012 17:51:31 -0500 http://brethrenofmessiah.com/forum/read.php?3,349,362#msg-362 http://brethrenofmessiah.com/forum/read.php?3,349,362#msg-362
It seems you are experiencing alot of emotional highs and lows; and somewhat overwhelmed by what you are studying. Based on the decision to seperate for a time-- fearing that the relationship may be fueled by lust-- is a sign that you are serious about your relationship with God and that you seek His blessing in any type of Union. The fear or reverance we experience towards God often helps to correct habits and behaviors that might make us calloused or places burdens and stains on the Light and Innocence of our true Source or Soul. This fear we experience when we contemplate issues of Life and Death brings us great trepidation. Such as watching the blood flow out of a beautiful lamb as it is being sacrificed on our behalf. But this is not to say that every moment with God is one of fearing that he will strike you dead. We take the fear he gives us and use it to redirect our steps onto the narrow path and we find the opposite way to Life(Peace and Happiness) and away from Death.

For you and Ty to both excercise the control to seperate shows that you are senstive to the voice of Yeshua; particularly when modern culture has made lust relationships common and expeceted. The seperation should allow you and Ty to know just how committed the relationship is to each other and that if you do unite you are both focused on the way of Life.

Since you feel you are both at a young age it is beneficial that the relationship wait. Encourage each other in your walk with Yeshua and allow yourselves to grow.

If you are confused about what you are reading or studying post a question or topic on the boards and perhaps a knowledgeable member can assist you.

You may call yourself "Lost" but you are alot more "Found" than you realize.

For advice on "Love" try Corinthians, but seek Yeshua as you read for some of the writing can be difficult to understand and continue to study The Two Ways (The Didache).

Grace and Peace in Yeshua,
Taylor]]> Taylor Needing Prayer Wed, 04 Apr 2012 15:58:58 -0500 http://brethrenofmessiah.com/forum/read.php?2,359,361#msg-361 http://brethrenofmessiah.com/forum/read.php?2,359,361#msg-361
God does answer, and when we ask in faith, and if it is according to God's will, we will receive. If I ask God for the genocide of millions, then He won't answer, cuz that's obviously not a part of His will. Is it His will for you to marry this woman? Or you to be married at all in the near future? I don't know. It may be or may not be. This woman who is in your life, I would say for you to continue to go to the Father with prayer, with an open heart, casting all anxiety before Him, and laying all desires on the altar to Him... why? Because Father knows best. Though at times we may feel like God is doing one thing, or we wish He was doing what we want Him to be doing, He is doing something greater. Be discerning, in prayer, laying your life before Him, and He will lift you up in His time.

Seek His Kingdom and His righteousness first, and all these things will be added unto you. Seek daily bread (today, not tomorrow). Don't worry about tomorrow, or 2 years from now if you will be married or not. But seek His kingdom, His righteousness, today, right now... with your work, this woman friend, your family... and everything will be added to you my friend.]]> andy General Discussions Tue, 03 Apr 2012 02:21:05 -0500 http://brethrenofmessiah.com/forum/read.php?2,359,359#msg-359 http://brethrenofmessiah.com/forum/read.php?2,359,359#msg-359
Im confused about a few things and am looking for an answer. I have been married and divorced and have had a chance to have "my time" since then. However, I began to realize that that wasnt the lifestyle I wanted and began to spend time with God and consistently pray to God for the person that I wanted to be my wife. I was very specific in my prayers and God sent someone that matched what I was looking for almost to a T. However, there were a few signs that I saw that i was concerned about but I guess I was still focused on the things that matched what my prayers were. My question is why would God send what I asked for knowing what I wanted and stood in faith. I thought that it was written that ask in faith and ye shall receive. I cant figure it out. I know that she was sent by God but i dont know why this is so hard.]]> Confused General Discussions Fri, 30 Mar 2012 19:04:11 -0500 http://brethrenofmessiah.com/forum/read.php?2,26,358#msg-358 http://brethrenofmessiah.com/forum/read.php?2,26,358#msg-358 Relationships sometimes are not meant to be. She may have just not wanted to settle down right now.
You may well have been saved from a lot of pain a suffering in years to come if you had stayed together.
Pure Love is like a mirror. It must be reflected back, totally and unconditionally, if not is one way it
will not stand the test of time. Either way it was not God conspiring to make your life unhappy.

May I suggest that you spend some quiet time with Him and give Him all your troubles and then leave
them at His sacred feet. He knows your needs before you know them yourself. Ask Him with a sincere heart
to bring someone into your life that can make you both truly happy and then thank him, and expect Him to do
what is best for you. Then having repented develope your relationship with Him for He loves you more than you
love yourself. I have already said a prayer for you my friend.

All things are in his loving hands
May God bless you
Tom]]> Thomas General Discussions Fri, 30 Mar 2012 09:42:29 -0500 http://brethrenofmessiah.com/forum/read.php?3,349,356#msg-356 http://brethrenofmessiah.com/forum/read.php?3,349,356#msg-356 isaacthesyrian Needing Prayer Tue, 27 Mar 2012 07:31:00 -0500 http://brethrenofmessiah.com/forum/read.php?3,352,355#msg-355 http://brethrenofmessiah.com/forum/read.php?3,352,355#msg-355
I will be praying for you that God may ease your life and that He may instill a positive attitude within you.

May Il Ya bless you,
Aitor]]> isaacthesyrian Needing Prayer Tue, 27 Mar 2012 07:30:04 -0500 http://brethrenofmessiah.com/forum/read.php?3,351,354#msg-354 http://brethrenofmessiah.com/forum/read.php?3,351,354#msg-354
May Il Ya bless you,
Aitor]]> isaacthesyrian Needing Prayer Tue, 27 Mar 2012 07:28:49 -0500 http://brethrenofmessiah.com/forum/read.php?3,349,353#msg-353 http://brethrenofmessiah.com/forum/read.php?3,349,353#msg-353
I am sorry to hear about your difficult situation.

As for spiritual guidance, am not suited for such a task, but I would say that the most important thing you can do now is pray, specially to pray for others.

Concern yourself with the problems of other people, and you will forget about your own.

It's one of the reasons am on this board!

May Il Ya bless you,
Aitor]]> isaacthesyrian Needing Prayer Tue, 27 Mar 2012 07:26:43 -0500 http://brethrenofmessiah.com/forum/read.php?3,352,352#msg-352 http://brethrenofmessiah.com/forum/read.php?3,352,352#msg-352 David H. Needing Prayer Sun, 18 Mar 2012 00:58:29 -0500