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Thanks everyone : )

Hubbie said she was trying to bribe him. LOL. I don't think he has wanted me to go back to work. He likes having me at home. But I know that after June, we will need a little bit to supplement his income, so here we are. And he seems to be okay with it now.


Shelby, I totally understand where you're coming from. I was adamant about two shifts a week, and no more. (I can pick up shifts on demand from other who want the day off every once in a while IF necessary). I do not want a job to interfere with anything/anyone important. Working for me will only end up being around 12 hours a week, so it is ideal.

Loz! That is wonderful. So wonderful. I'm so happy for you and your children. I no longer have doubts that our Lord, and His Father, will take of our loved ones as well as us. Thank you so much for continuing to share your blessings with us, and so helping keep hope alive in everyone who is afraid for their loved ones also.

Peace,
tammy

Thank you Shelby and Tammy, you know I've cried so many tears these past 4 years, and often it seemed all hope was lost. Even this week things started off tricky with my baby girl, but Jah heard my cries and gave me the words that would reach her heart. I can't express how it feels. I'm just so thankful that at last there can be a little hope for our family in the future. I love and miss them so much.

Loz x

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"This is my son. LISTEN to Him!"

This is TRUE, dear tec (peace, luv!). Somewhere here I started to address but got sidetracked by puppy drama and now can't see where that was. So I will address it here and perhaps copy/paste it later when I find where it SHOULD go.

JAH is a God of love... and of service. Where is the love, though, to save one member of a household but not the rest? What joy would there be in being in "heaven," "the kingdom," "the new system" or what have you, if those YOU love are NOT there? Who would want to live... even forever... if some or none of the people they love aren't with them? Even for one who, say, is promised and taken away to live in the palace of a king: what joy is there if such a one has to leave his/her loved ones behind? Would even all the riches OF that kingdom suffice to replace their absence?

Personally for me, if my children weren't with me then I would see no point. Indeed, my children ARE the point: THEY are the reason I sought God, Christ, the kingdom in the FIRST place. To be THERE, however... WITHOUT them? No, can't see it. Don't WANT it. Or without my dear husband (not intending to leave him out, but just that my search started before him - it was our mutual searching, journies, and coming to Christ that brought us together. I digress.)

And then my Lord explained. Like the man Job, we... the members of his Body... can (must, actually) serve as "priests" for our households. In this way, WE can "offer up incense"... or prayers... on THEIR behalf. As Job did for HIS household. Through OUR faith, our ENTIRE households can be saved... as was the case with Rahab and Cornelius. And so, Peter is recorded by Luke to have said:

"The promise is for you... and for your children." Acts 2:39

And even our dear Lord told the Samaritan woman to go and call her "husband" to come. John 4:16

Some teach... and thus others worry... though, that by "children" the promise means minor children. Does it, though? Were Noah's children minors when they were saved... because of HIS faith? Remember, they had wives so they were "of age." Genesis 7:1, 7

How about Job's children? Remember, they each had their own house and so didn't even live with him! Job 1:4

Here's the thing: while the "law" that said the sins of the father were to come upon the heads of the children was done away with, the "law" that says the BLESSINGS of the father (or mother) can come upon the heads of children is NOT done away with. Why? Because LOVE is the NEW Law's fulfillment... and it would be a act of love to ALSO save those loved BY the one saved, those of his/her household, as well as those held near and dear to such one, yes? Yes!!

Which is what should compell ALL to seek God... and in the way HE says: not just for the sake of their OWN personal salvation... but perhaps that of their entire household - even ALL of their loved ones, some of whom may NOT be family by means of FLESH but are considered "family" by means of LOVE... and even SPIRIT. Acts 10:24

That "way" is by means of and THROUGH the One who IS the Way of God: the "Door" that is the HOLY One of Israel and Holy Spirit, JAHESHUA, the Chosen One of JAH (MischaJah), JAH(veh) being the MOST Holy One of Israel and the ultimate source of Life.

So, if one is joined to Christ, in union with him... so have to have NO condemnation (Romans 8:1), and continues to put faith in HIM... in his PROMISE... by means of listenig to his VOICE... one can have FAITH that their loved ones will be with them eternally. THAT was the promise made to Israel, the one that proceeded the promise for a kingdom. All of Israel looked FORWARD to the resurrection so as to be REUNITED with loved ones (that may have died). For those who are in union with Christ, however, there is an ever "better" resurrection (Hebrews 11:35-40): one to positions as kings and priests... and thus CO-rulers... with Christ.

But it is NOT a position that renders such ones separated from or in a different location than their loved ones... as at least one religious institution teaches. They are entirely in error in that teaching.

I hope this helps and, again, peace to you all!

A slave of Christ,

SA

Yes Shelby,

He has made this promise and he cannot lie!
What an awesome God that we worship. Jah is truly worthy of all of our praise, glory and honor!

Loz, I'm so so so happy for you and that Jah is answering your prayers. He knows your pain, and knows especially how a parent would want their family right by their side always!

Thank you for sharing,
Blessings to you and your family always
Justmom

Hi, everyone.

My internet's been out and I'm just now catching up with everything; lots of excitement here now in a good way.

I am so very happy for you Loz! So very happy.

Glad for all the good things happening for everyone right now. Thanks for sharing.

Loz!! That is wonderful news about your children. I don't know the whole story but I am assuming they are caught in the JW trap.

Good Morning everyone. It is a gloomy rainy day here today but yesterday we sat out all day outside and enjoyed the good weather in the 80's with a nice breeze so can't complain.

We got really depressing news last night, my husband is literally sick about it now and I am feeling very anxious which makes my MS act up worse. We are renting our house, I had to sell my house 2 years ago because I needed to live on the money from the equity as I have NO income and can't work. Well the landlady told us last night we are given notice we have to leave in 3 months as they are moving back to this area. They had told us in April we could stay here another year. It is so depressing as moving is so difficult as my hubby as to do all the work as I can barely even put clothes away or dishes as the pain is so bad. Also its difficult to find a place that is ok for my handicap with no stairs and that will take a dog and that is affordable. grrrr This is going to be a huge challenge. My husband just went back to bed and we just got up, he is so sick about it. We have no one to help us with the physical work involved in packing but at least we can hire someone to move the heavy stuff. Oh I hate moving, change phone number, all the set up fee costs of tv, internet, etc again. Oh what a way to start the summer.

oh Zoe, I'm sorry.

Is there any way that you can get some special consideration for somewhere to rent, because of your handicap; maybe even some people to help?

Peace,
tammy

No help from community care because John is considered able bodiedthough he is so stressed out and has chest pains from it and he is 57 so its not easy for him but No help is available. Our own problem since we live in the boonies and he has no friends and mine are too far away and old too lol. My son could help but he lives 2 hours away and he has so much on his plate with working 6 days a week and 3 little boys so I don't want to ask him.

Hugs to everyone for the kind words.

Oh Zoe that's awful news, all that uprooting and change must be hard with your ill health too. If it was me, or rather when it IS me, I take it in prayer to Jah and leave it with Him. Last time, contrary to everyone's pessimism, we ended up moving very close, which made it easier, to a bigger, lovely, ground floor apartment. Remember "do not be anxious over anything" ...? Phillipians 4:6 But I do know it can be hard, I'm not being flippant, honestly.

I wish we could all come and help you with the move.....

Loz x

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"This is my son. LISTEN to Him!"

Ahhh, dear Zoe... peace to you and to dear hubby... and I feel your "pain," girl... 'cause I HATE moving, even without the challenges YOU dear ones will face. I'm with dear Loz (peace, luv!): give to JAH through Christ... or even just Christ but ask JAH to grant him to help, etc. Whatever, just throw it on them. In the meantime, I am sure all here will keep you and your situation... and dear hubby's health and strength... in OUR prayers!

As dear Loz quoted Christ: "Do not be anxious... over ANYTHING."

May JAH give YOU strength... and bolster YOUR health, too, in the days leading up to your need to change, during, and well after you two have gotten resettled!

Peace to you!

Your servant and a slave of Christ,

Shellama

Good Morning, happy Sunday.

My hubby is feeling a bit better about the move, he is one of those ones that doesn't want to discuss it and keeps it all smouldering inside. I got him to reason it out last night that we can do this in steps and not all at once. Me I don't worry as much as him as I know things usually work out and there will be something maybe good instead of bad come out of it. For instance, I want an open concept house this time instead of little rooms and narrow hallways. lol.

Good then : )

And yes, definitely leave it to Christ and Jah. Trust everything to them. In truth, that is what He gave me to say to you yesterday, but I went my own way instead.


Much peace and love to you,
tammy

I saw this, this morning on Facebook.

Well, then, there you GO, dear Zoe! All YOU need do is put FAITH in that! Don't doubt at ALL! And I know you can do it, girl - for you AND for dear hubby!

Again, peace... and MUCH strength... to you and dear hubby! Today and going forward!

Your servant and a slave of Christ,

Shellama