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Ellis Dee
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Re: Psalm 23 [Re: blessed]
#17400075 - 12/16/12 05:39 AM (11 years, 2 months ago) |
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blessed,
You make a good point. I have noticed as well that I react poorly to people trying to "lift me up". In response to what I perceive as pity I often get angry. As a result I am loath to tell particular relatives anything at all about my health when it is poor. I'm the kind of guy that would die from some horrid disease and no one will know I have it until after I'm dead from it. I honestly just get angry when I think someone pities me. I can't stand it at all.
-------------------- "If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do."-King Solomon And there was war in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon; and the dragon fought and his angels,
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Whys that man?
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No idea. Probably something from my childhood if I analyzed it.
-------------------- "If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do."-King Solomon And there was war in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon; and the dragon fought and his angels,
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Hi Rail_Gun
I see your situation like mine (different situation but same results), i have anger towards my enemies for what they have done to me, and what i've then perceived from that point onwards.
Example: One day after someone messed with my car, this "friend" texts me to see how things are. Now i know that the people i believe messed with my car, and the person who wanted to see how i was the next day, are friends. So here's my problem, did my "friend" contact me cause he really wanted to see how i was, or was he finding out, after talking to the other guy?
Truth is it's all causing me too much grief.
I know people wronged me, but anything that now happens, i find it hard not to perceive or presume, that it's these people and all the problems that they have caused me, as the cause to why the new things are happening. But that's the problem with perceiving or presuming, it's so easy to be wrong. that's why it's not a good road to go down.
So with what i know (and presume), i've become really really mad, and my enemies should be very very glad that there is God and that i believe in him, cause i've been thinking things i shouldn't.
Now, i am left with only one option Rail_Gun, and that is forgiveness. By this forgiveness, i mean, in your heart towards the person, not allowing the seeds of anger and bitterness to grow in your heart.
It's the only way i can be free from the pain. I believe it's exactly what the "big boss" wants me to do. for in forgiving my enemies, i get set free from the chains that comes from the anger towards them. It's not easy, in fact it can be very painful, but why not forgive these people? The next time someone lift you up and you feel that you are being pitied, tell the person that you don't like or need, what they are saying. Keep in mind that not in a attacking kinda way, but to honestly let them know that that's how they make you feel. Or you could tell them the when you can, just not in front of others.
Some may not like what you say, and then act all stupid, but those who really do care for you, will hopefully change. But you've gotta change too, not just them. Im not saying that it will work out great, it could back fire, i honestly don't know. But i don't think so. I believe there is much power in forgiveness, and being honest with those you care about.
A good verse if i may;
Proverbs 27:6 Wounds from a friend can be trusted, but an enemy multiplies kisses.
The awesome thing is one day, you could say this, "I have noticed as well that I react poorly well to people trying to "lift me up".
Regardless of whether the people you mention change or not, you will have changed, and that's the point im trying to make.
Try it 
What do you have to lose? your anger?
That would be awesome 
Edited by blessed (12/19/12 06:23 PM)
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TheWiseFool said:
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blessed said: Hello everyone
I've gone through some major major crap this year, and It has admittedly absolutely crushed my soul. I've been sleeping most of the day, just because i've basically just given up. My car which has a slow oil leak, started running really really bad a few days ago. The engine was making really strange sounds!!!! I normally would check the oil, but i have been feeling so crap, that i've just not had the strength or desire to live or do anything. Yes i know, im a loser!!!
btw, my car had absolutely no oil!!!!! 
Which brings me to Psalm 23.
Has this passage ever lifted you up (like it has for me today)?, what do you take from it?
Psalm 23:1 A psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. Psalm 23:2 He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, Psalm 23:3 he restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Psalm 23:4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. Psalm 23:5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Psalm 23:6 Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.
Also please consider listening to more on Psalm 23 here;
http://www.leadingtheway.org/web/guest/listen;jsessionid=9AF86A74E479B79DBB5EF16AAD0775BA?p_auth=2xSd1Mol&p_p_id=mediaAreaTabs_WAR_LTWWeb_INSTANCE_X7r10dvKIGnB&p_p_lifecycle=1&p_p_state=normal&p_p_mode=view&p_p_col_id=column-2&p_p_col_pos=1&p_p_col_count=2&_mediaAreaTabs_WAR_LTWWeb_INSTANCE_X7r10dvKIGnB_episodeId=92&_mediaAreaTabs_WAR_LTWWeb_INSTANCE_X7r10dvKIGnB_javax.portlet.action=playEpisode
I'm sorry about your troubles and your car, what you need is the Holy Spirit to come and grant you a peaceful mind, call upon the name of Jesus Christ constantly and he will give you his peace. Constantly pray the name "Jesus Christ" in your mind and it will transform your being.
His name was Yeshua. I take these passages to mean the promise of actual beautiful places to experience following physical incarnation:
IF you are an Enlightened Being when you die.
In my Father's house there are many mansions.
Did he not say that?
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