Greetings from a new member..

[Deuteronomy6:4]

Hello to all:

"O GIVE thanks unto the Lord; for HE is good; because his mercy endureth forever" Psalm 118:1

I wanted to take a moment to introduce myself. My name is Kelly and this is my first post. I'm very happy to be in the company of fellow brethren here. I have been quietly watching the boards for awhile...learning so much from you all. The Lord has spoke to my heart to send a kind word toward you today and I want to just say thank you for reinforcing God's Word to me on this forum so that I am in better understanding and a stronger <and hopefully more obedient> Christian as each day passes.

(a little about myself)
I did not have any religious upbringing. Middleclass American AngloSax female from family of AirForce military officers. I only remember church as being a social event. Thats about it.

I basically turned to new age philosophy when I was "soul searching"..I was one of those that thought "there are many paths to God, our souls evolve through many lifetimes,we create our own reality ..etc".. boy was that a LIE!! I sure put alot of importance on "self empowerment". I have to laugh now about it.

At age 33, I was led to the Lord (by the Lord, no doubt :) and where I was once blind I could now see...which I attribute all to the Glory of God working miracles in me through the Holy Ghost that now dwells within <hallelujah..Praise God for He is Holy, Righteous and Just> Wow, even the Bible started to make sense. Now I SEE why it is called the Living Bible..it truly comes alive!! :)

One day when I am strong in scripture to back me up (if the Bible doesnt say it,we dont need to bother with it) I would like to reach out to those caught up in the deception of the NewAge thinking and spread the TRUE Gospel ..I know it is a blindness that can be overcome as it was with me. Am I being idealistic?

Well,thats it about me I guess. OH also, I have a daughter, age 10, her name is Gabrielle, but I am divorced. <Please pray for me>. I was divorced before I was saved..not that I am making excuses!! I wish I had known then what I know now. This is not an easy path. It requires of me constant renewal and repenting, if not constant obedience :). I do not enjoy sin anymore. Becoming a Saint has ruined sinning for me forever. :) I still have my fallen moments..but what agony that follows!!! I would rather be in the joy and light of His obedience, then sorrowful, guilty, ashamed and fearful. Tell me it gets easier!!? Anyway, I am rambling....

I do apologize if my message is too lengthy..again, I just wanted to say hello and let you all know how much I appreciate your wisdom and fellowship on these boards.

One last note, this is where I stand on "STANDards":

PS The Lord has spoken to my heart about restoring purity in the way I dress, conduct myself and communicate. This is all I can say about standards (dress, hair, ornamentation, etc.) and my recommendation is (if confused about the right and wrong of these issues) to let God lay on your heart what is acceptable. He WILL!!!! (That is an opinion with no scripture to back it up so take it with a grain of salt) I LOVE YOU ALL. THANK YOU for taking the time to read this.

WITH BLESSINGS / IN JOY IN THE NAME OF JESUS CHRIST,

Sis Kelly :)

[jbenjesus]

Thanks for sharing. :) Continue posting.

[nightwatchman]

WELCOME ABOARD SISTER KELLY :tup: :tup: :tup: :tup:

[foreverblessed]

Welcome Sis Kelly!! :spin:

[BroDane]

Yes, Welcome!

[KarenM]

Pleasure to have you. There are a lot of fine folks here who really care.

In Christ,
Karen

[pastorb]

Praise the wonderful name that is above everyname for at the name of Jesus every knee shall bow and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord of all!!

[truemessianic]

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Welcome Sis. Kelly! May the Lord reveal all things to you, and may He be with you in all times and trials!!!
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[servant]

:tup: Greetings, Sis Kelly!!!

Asheville is a very beautiful area. I love the Biltmore House. God bless and welcome aboard!

Serv :)

[Adoniyah]

Yes, Sister Kelly, as you continue to resist sin with the use of the Word of God, that resisting will become easier.

If you resist sin because the sin destroys your reputation, you have not resisted because it is sin, the resisting will not get easier.

If you resist because of social, economic, family, or any other outward reason, it will not get easier. However, if you will resist because it is sin and that sin is an affort to the holiness of God, that resisting will become easier as you use the Word of God. This is overcoming the world, the flesh and the devil.

Repentance is a way of life. It is a lifestyle. It is not something that is done one time at baptism, it is a daily walk. One must examine themselves daily in prayer and intorspection by the light of the Word of God.

God bless you sister. You are going to make it. Thank God for the way that he has led you so far. It has been a marvelous thing for which I know that you are greatful.

[Apostolic Kitty]

Sis Kelly: I was divorced before I was saved..not that I am making excuses!! I wish I had known then what I know now. This is not an easy path. It requires of me constant renewal and repenting, if not constant obedience.


Me: I am not sure exactly what you mean by this, but I am thinking maybe you believe you need to constantly repent of your divorce because there is guilt there over it. You don't need to keep repenting over past sin, Sis. You are clean of it if you have already repented and been baptized in the precious name of Jesus for the forgiveness of it. In God's eyes it is as if it never happened.

Romans 8:1 There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.

And, about your desire to reach those in the clutches of new age philosophy -- God is able! With God All things are possible.