I am not engaged any more....

Pastor Don · Postby **Pastor Don** » November 18th, 2007, 4:28 pm

Wendy;
I was just reading what you are going through and my heart is broken for a respected friend. Please know that you are in the forfront of our prayers and I felt led to share with you something that I know you already know, but just wanted to give you a reminder...

1 Peter 3:16-17
16 Having a good conscience; that, whereas they speak evil of you, as of evildoers, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good conversation in Christ. 17 For it is better, if the will of God be so, that ye suffer for well doing, than for evil doing.

And also...

1 Peter 4:12-16
12 Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: 13 But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ’s sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy. 14 If ye be reproached for the name of Christ, happy are ye; for the spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you: on their part he is evil spoken of, but on your part he is glorified. 15 But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or as a thief, or as an evildoer, or as a busybody in other men’s matters. 16 Yet if any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God on this behalf.

Be encouraged dear Sister, you are loved.

God bless...

teach · Postby **teach** » November 18th, 2007, 4:42 pm

darylscook wrote:I just got one here. It's been a busy week/weekend. WOW Wen, know we are praying for you. I love you sis! If you ever need to just talk, know I am here. If not, know I am praying for you!!!!

God Bless You
Daryl

thanks daryl! It happened friday night and I have had to work this weekend, so I haven't gotten around to calling everyone yet. Sorry you had to find out on the internet instead of me calling you.

please keep praying for me, but especially for zak and for hanna.

wendy k

teach · Postby **teach** » November 18th, 2007, 4:43 pm

thanks Bro Don for you encouraging words and reminder of scripture. I have been and will continue to pray for those who have wronged me in this situation.

wendy k

MacUser · Postby **MacUser** » November 18th, 2007, 7:15 pm

Prayer is happening.

Proverbs 16:3
Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established.

( This one was fresh on my mind myself! )

PastorDaniel · Postby **PastorDaniel** » November 19th, 2007, 2:36 am

Praying for you Wendy....being from the Chattanooga area myself...I know that there are truely some wackos around here! :shock:

But hang in there and be thankful that God showed you early instead of later!

teach · Postby **teach** » November 19th, 2007, 6:17 am

PastorDaniel wrote:Praying for you Wendy....being from the Chattanooga area myself...I know that there are truely some wackos around here!

But hang in there and be thankful that God showed you early instead of later!

He is not from around chattanooga

wendy k

RamboPreacher · Postby **RamboPreacher** » November 19th, 2007, 6:25 am

lots of voices about your trials. I would also like to suggest that you pray that this is the right direction. it may be easy to drop it off, so to speak, and then to have the family say things that are apparently making it "easier" for you to feel that you did the right thing.

Prayer that you are obedient to God's will for your life, whatever direction it may be.

A2JGirl · Postby **A2JGirl** » November 19th, 2007, 6:40 am

Praying for you Teach, that it will all work out the way God wants it to.

doilooklost · Postby **doilooklost** » November 19th, 2007, 6:40 am

Sorry to hear. But be strong and of good courage

teach · Postby **teach** » November 19th, 2007, 6:50 am

RamboPreacher wrote:lots of voices about your trials. I would also like to suggest that you pray that this is the right direction. it may be easy to drop it off, so to speak, and then to have the family say things that are apparently making it "easier" for you to feel that you did the right thing.

Prayer that you are obedient to God's will for your life, whatever direction it may be.

this was not a hasty desecision. I have been praying and thinking about this for 3 weeks. I know I am doing the right thing

wendy k

Pianoman · Postby **Pianoman** » November 19th, 2007, 10:35 am

Praying for you Wendy! Another one that doesn't know you on
a personal level - but can relate to what you're going through!

Just remember that God can use all types of situations & circumstances
to help us grow! No matter what the outcome - we'll pray that you
follow His leading.

I went through a somewhat similar situation (less some of the whacko beliefs
- although the whole "Concerned" thing was a factor to some extent) while
dating someone from the home church - and can honestly
say it was one of the most difficult times of my life. Even though I
felt I made the right decision (and still believe I did) - I still felt guilt
and had to deal with the family.

I had lots of doubts & lots of questions - and reached the point where
I finally just prayed one night for the Lord to give me some clear direction.
(I'll pray that your situation doesn't drag out as long as
mine did by the way!). I questioned a lot of things - even including
my salvation.

The very next day - out of the blue - I received a call at work.
An acquantance (one of those prayer warrior type) that knew
nothing of my situation, lives about 2 hours away from me, & had
actually only met me once or twice (didn't even know how to get
ahold of me) - called someone they knew from my area (who ended
up being related to the other individual in question) and asked them
to get ahold of me & let me know that they didn't know what I was
going through, but, while praying felt that the Lord had impressed
them to get ahold of me & tell me to hold the course that
I was on & told me that I was in God's care.

It was literally the next day. I almost fell apart at work when I got
this phone call & the other party started the conversation with -
"are you Okay?". I was speechless - but God gave me the
confirmation I needed at that time.

Just keep praying & listening! I know from lurking on the board that
you've got some good friends to lean on as well! Take advatage of
them in times like these for support & encouragement! It may be a
rough time now - but you'll look back & laugh about it some day.

God Bless!

teach · Postby **teach** » November 22nd, 2007, 5:13 pm

I just wanted to say that God has really been giving me tons of strength throughout this whole situation! I know it is because of all the prayers of my family and friends, especially my friends on Jude2!

I am thankful for all of ya'll.

AND, zak's sister did retract that statement about me that was a lie. I don't know if she was just mistaken or what, but at least I know she is not trying to lie about me behind my back anymore.

The truth shall set you free!

wendy k

one love · Postby **one love** » November 22nd, 2007, 5:33 pm

teach wrote:I have made a decision and I believe this is what God wants. I was wrong to jump and I hope that you guys will keep me in your prayers... I am actually ok, but Zak is not.

Please pray for him spiritually and that God will heal his pain

wendy k

I know you do not know me but you will be in my prayers. I again commend you on this wise but hard decision. I will pray for him as well and for God's will to be done. The Lord will give you strength.
May God bless you sister

Jude 2