You have the right attitude. I pray that God gives you the strength needed and that He will bless your life beyond this situation. You can have such an incredible impact in this lifetime, use it and don't let people or situations bring you down. God bless you and I will continue to pray for you.Originally posted by D28guy:
Brice,
Thanks, I appreciate that.
It certainly made Christmas a bit "different", to say the least, but I've discovered...once again...that God is "more than enough". And He can cause us to live with a power that is not dependant on circumstances.
That doesnt mean there are no tears or hurting, because there is, but there is a very real difference when Jesus Christ is alive in you, and empowering you. I remember very well how it was in tough times back before I was born again, and there really IS a difference with Jesus, through the ministry of the Holy Spirit.
I honestly sometimes dont know how lost people make it through the really tough times without Jesus Christ to strenghthen them and give them victory over circumstances.
God bless,
Mike
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Wedding Bands
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Debby in Philly
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Our wedding rings are a gold band with a cross etched into it as the "design." We are joined together by God for His purpose. I'd say that qualifies.
Baptist in Richmond
Active Member
Amen, Sister WifeOriginally posted by Ed Edwards:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by Thankful:
I proudly wear my wedding ring to show that I am married and I am glad that my husband wears one.
I want other women to know that he belongs to me.
The wedding rings are symbols of our love and commitment to each other.
I really do love both of you. What a great post!! I feel like I am reading an exchange between Robert and Susan Browning!!
May God shower both of you with His Blessings,
BiR (heading for Ohio)
Baptist in Richmond
Active Member
Mike,
You are both on my prayer list.
Regards,
BiR
I don't care one bit. It's an outward symbol of my commtment. I would just as soon take it off as I would put a gun to my head.
And if my wife had her way, if I ever took it off, that's exactly what would happen
If someone wnats to think less of me because I wear my ring and wear it proudly, that's their insecurity to bear, not mine.
Besides, our rings are replicas of "the one ring" from Lord of the Rings (inscribed with a love poem in Elvish). They cost me a fortune, and had to have them shipped from the UK. You bet, I'm showing it off
zealouswest said:
They are a pagan symbol that many (most) Christians use to seal their Marriage Sacrement/Covenant (call it what you please).
In contemporary Western society, wedding rings are not "pagan." They are religiously neutral symbols that signify the wearer's married status, nothing more.
They are a pagan symbol that many (most) Christians use to seal their Marriage Sacrement/Covenant (call it what you please).
In contemporary Western society, wedding rings are not "pagan." They are religiously neutral symbols that signify the wearer's married status, nothing more.
mountainrun
New Member
Gen. 24 relates the story of Abraham's servant who was sent to find a wife for Isaac.
When he did, he gave her a ring.
Of course it was for her nose, not her finger.
He also gave her earrings, which may have been occassionaly frowned upon in Christian churches from time to time.
Finger rings are found throughout the Bible, so I am hesitant to cede the tradition to paganism.
MR
When he did, he gave her a ring.
Of course it was for her nose, not her finger.
He also gave her earrings, which may have been occassionaly frowned upon in Christian churches from time to time.
Finger rings are found throughout the Bible, so I am hesitant to cede the tradition to paganism.
MR