Once you start praying for members all heck breaks loose
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Poohbear
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pebbles said:I have a lot to fast for. Aside from my church and my family, I'm also fasting for the women of this forum, as a whole. I'm believing God for change in my sister's lives and for peace on this forum. I'm doing it with my whole heart, and I'm praying for breakthrough's in all areas of the lives of the women of this forum. I know blessings of all types will come for them.
You know what pebbles, I'm already seeing a change in the atmosphere...much more calm and settled down.
At first, I didn't know what was really going on until last night. I saw that Falon had been missing in action and I was searching her posts. I saw that she had posted in a lot of locked threads in the off topic board. So I decided to look through those locked threads that I had never seen before and finally saw why some ladies were leaving and why there was so much drama. I noticed that most ladies were upset that the 18+ forum was taken away and the Christian forum was put in place. And it seemed like there was a lot of madness. 
This is true in real life... when you stand up for Christ, Satan gets mad (not saying those ladies are Satan). Satan causes discord and once he sees that he cannot win, he is defeated and leaves. He may come back to try and devour or destroy, but all he can do is roar! No matter what, God will always have power of Satan. So let's stay strong ladies in the Lord... for He has our backs!
Btw, your fast sounds like a nice diet to have for healthy eating!
pebbles
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Poohbear said:Btw, your fast sounds like a nice diet to have for healthy eating!
It does, doesn't it! LOL!
I am really sorry that so many of our old members are unhappy about the closing of the 18+ forum and the creation of this forum. There are so many ladies that I really like that are now upset at me, but change is necessary sometimes. We really felt that the 18+ forum had run it's course. I pray that God blesses them all and brings them to a place where they can all be happy, and I think that has happened for many of them.
We will lose a lot of old members, but God will bring us many new members as well. Sometimes, you have to do what God wants you to do even if it makes your friends upset at you, and that's what we did.
Like Webby said
"For this very reason, I select my friends carefully. Those closest to us know where to find our achilles".
I do this too, people may find that snotty, but its more of a protection I've learned alot about people, and its a fact of life they change it should be expected. Because I lived a sheltered life I had to learn this the hard way through the trials and tribulations of dating and making frienships
One person that I use to date who told me they loved did the most dispicable thing to me, that I wouldn't even think to do to an enemy. When I have a true friend, I would never hurt them or betray them. The people that are my closest friends I still talk too today, and the one four of them I've known since Jr. High School, so that over 13 years - but I still don't tell them everything, I've probably told Pebbles and SVT more than I've told some of them! Fortunately I have the spirit of discernment, so I usually know upon meeting someone the type of character they have.
But the person I trust the most is my mother, and only she I would stake my life on that she would never betray me because I've known her for 27 years, and her character has been proven and time tested. I am still a very giving person, but I am also private.
"For this very reason, I select my friends carefully. Those closest to us know where to find our achilles".
I do this too, people may find that snotty, but its more of a protection I've learned alot about people, and its a fact of life they change it should be expected. Because I lived a sheltered life I had to learn this the hard way through the trials and tribulations of dating and making frienships
One person that I use to date who told me they loved did the most dispicable thing to me, that I wouldn't even think to do to an enemy. When I have a true friend, I would never hurt them or betray them. The people that are my closest friends I still talk too today, and the one four of them I've known since Jr. High School, so that over 13 years - but I still don't tell them everything, I've probably told Pebbles and SVT more than I've told some of them! Fortunately I have the spirit of discernment, so I usually know upon meeting someone the type of character they have.
But the person I trust the most is my mother, and only she I would stake my life on that she would never betray me because I've known her for 27 years, and her character has been proven and time tested. I am still a very giving person, but I am also private.
pebbles
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webby said:
Count me in that club! I thank the Lord for a Godly, praying mother who has covered me with her love and words of wisdom. She is my best friend and has never let me down. No matter what, she always stands by me. And I'm fortunate to say that I can say the same thing about my two sisters. They never fail to catch me when I fall. I feel so blessed to have them in my life.
Poohbear
Fearfully Wonderfully Made
I'M BLESSED TO HAVE MY MOTHER IN MY LIFE AS WELL! SHE IS THE ONLY PERSON OUT OF MY WHOLE LIFE WHO I HAVE NEVER EVER BEEN MAD AT! (I've been mad at my dad before, lol) SHE IS THE MOST GENEROUS AND CARING WOMAN IN THIS WORLD! I LOVE HER SO MUCH! (and my dad too, heehee) THANK GOD FOR PARENTS! 
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stcsweet
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Yes! Prayer definitely changes things. I can't say that I've been around long enough to see any drama, but do not wish to get involved.
I, too, have a circle of close friends that I can count on one hand.
Remember that with God as our pilot, we'll steer clear of any turbulence.
I, too, have a circle of close friends that I can count on one hand.
Remember that with God as our pilot, we'll steer clear of any turbulence.
Country gal
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Sometimes you get to reliant on those friendships and God has to remind you that he is our beginning, end and our everything. Sometimes you have a problem and look for a friend to discuss and it is important to turn to God first.
PaperDoll
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pebbles said:I'm also fasting for the women of this forum, as a whole. I'm believing God for change in my sister's lives and for peace on this forum. I'm doing it with my whole heart, and I'm praying for breakthrough's in all areas of the lives of the women of this forum. I know blessings of all types will come for them.
That's beautiful! Thank you!
miracle
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pebbles said:So you've noticed!!
That's why I say to my sisters all the time that when it gets tough, that's when you have to pray harder. When GOD is moving you forward, He has to remove somethings and some people away from you. Make no mistake, we are involved in spiritual warfare and that's why the enemy is so angry. But through it all, GOD is still good and HIS daughters will come out of this in one piece and blessed for their continued faith and trust in HIM! Keep praying and keep praising!
(please forgive my tardiness)
LondonDiva
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Country gal said:
I swear this is happening with me in my personal life. I have dropped off the Christian bandwagon. I am determined to get strong and stay focused once again, and the worst part is I KNOW I AM BEING TESTED, but I CAN'T ALLOW IT ANY MORE.
firecracker
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The heathens needed their own lil place in hell not here! 
(just kidding) I can understand Pebbles dilemma in regards to making a tough and spiritual decision for her board and conscience. You cannot satisfy everybody and ain't nothing wrong with trying to satisfy God.
(just kidding) I can understand Pebbles dilemma in regards to making a tough and spiritual decision for her board and conscience. You cannot satisfy everybody and ain't nothing wrong with trying to satisfy God.Romans 5:1-11 (NIV) says, "Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God. Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us."
"You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly. Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous man, though for a good man someone might possibly dare to die. But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us."
"Since we have now been justified by his blood, how much more shall we be saved from God's wrath through him! For if, when we were God's enemies, we were reconciled, shall we be saved through his life! Not only is this so, but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation."
May the FATHER give you peace and joy in HIM. In Jesus' name. Amen.
"You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly. Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous man, though for a good man someone might possibly dare to die. But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us."
"Since we have now been justified by his blood, how much more shall we be saved from God's wrath through him! For if, when we were God's enemies, we were reconciled, shall we be saved through his life! Not only is this so, but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation."
May the FATHER give you peace and joy in HIM. In Jesus' name. Amen.
pebbles
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Here's a blast from the past! LOL!
I have to testify that I saw a lot of positive changes made on this board because of this fast. I was asking the Lord for a lot, and He came through!
I wanted to see more ladies here getting married. He did it! A lot of the members have gotten engaged and married since this fast.
I wanted to see more Christian members join. Boy, did God show up in a BIG way with that request!
I had a lot of prayer requests for different members that I needed God to move on at the time. He did it!
I wanted to see the membership for this forum increase greatly. Oh yes, the Lord has been faithful in that area as well.
Yes, the enemy has been angry, and he's tried to bring a lot of trouble. But we always have A Word waiting for him to drive him back!
What can I say? I've been so blessed to see the goodness of God in operation all around me!!
I have to testify that I saw a lot of positive changes made on this board because of this fast. I was asking the Lord for a lot, and He came through!
I wanted to see more ladies here getting married. He did it! A lot of the members have gotten engaged and married since this fast.
I wanted to see more Christian members join. Boy, did God show up in a BIG way with that request!
I had a lot of prayer requests for different members that I needed God to move on at the time. He did it!
I wanted to see the membership for this forum increase greatly. Oh yes, the Lord has been faithful in that area as well.
Yes, the enemy has been angry, and he's tried to bring a lot of trouble. But we always have A Word waiting for him to drive him back!
What can I say? I've been so blessed to see the goodness of God in operation all around me!!
pebbles said:So you've noticed!!
That's why I say to my sisters all the time that when it gets tough, that's when you have to pray harder. When GOD is moving you forward, He has to remove somethings and some people away from you. Make no mistake, we are involved in spiritual warfare and that's why the enemy is so angry. But through it all, GOD is still good and HIS daughters will come out of this in one piece and blessed for their continued faith and trust in HIM! Keep praying and keep praising!
Oh Lord! What did I miss
I thought this was a peaceful place until I showed up and started 'preaching' and proslytizing (sp?) So I'm not the blame after all.... 
I can truly say that it wasn't me.... Just kidding....AND I'm Still praying...
Oh Yeah!
cocoberry10
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pebbles said:Here's a blast from the past! LOL!
I have to testify that I saw a lot of positive changes made on this board because of this fast. I was asking the Lord for a lot, and He came through!
I wanted to see more ladies here getting married. He did it! A lot of the members have gotten engaged and married since this fast.
I wanted to see more Christian members join. Boy, did God show up in a BIG way with that request!
I had a lot of prayer requests for different members that I needed God to move on at the time. He did it!
I wanted to see the membership for this forum increase greatly. Oh yes, the Lord has been faithful in that area as well.
Yes, the enemy has been angry, and he's tried to bring a lot of trouble. But we always have A Word waiting for him to drive him back!
What can I say? I've been so blessed to see the goodness of God in operation all around me!!
I didn't realize there had been so many problems. But I'm glad to see things are turning around.
It's funny that I joined this site almost 2 years ago, looking for tips to help my hair grow. I don't even remember how I found this site anymore.
But now, I realize this board has been such a blessing to me. To have wonderful Christian friends and sisters in cyberspace. I come to this forum more than other ones I'm a part of. You ladies have taught me so much. Thank you.
Honey6928215
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I had no idea. I thought it's because more and more women are joining so it's bound to be some drama due to the fact that we come from different backgrounds with the same common goals...GROWING OUR HAIR. But I don't let that get to me.
Still, I'm glad someone has pointed it out.
Still, I'm glad someone has pointed it out.
pebbles
New Member
Shimmie said:Oh Lord! What did I miss
Just kidding....AND I'm Still praying...
No, sweetie! The drama started way before you got here.
But you and so many others are here because a few of us got on our knees and prayed for God to bring more of His daughters to this forum. This thread is over a year old. Oh, look how the Lord is faithful!!
pebbles
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anky said:All of you are amazing. I don't even ask questions anymore-- No "when, God?" No "Why God." Everything goes according to His plan. This board shows just that.
Pebbles, you fired up everybody this year.
Anky, you're another sister who's a great blessing to this forum!! Thank-you, sweetie!!
Country gal
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I was wondering who bumped this up. I know I need to be stronger in my walk. This thread serves as a reminder that I need to get closer to God. I do pray often. I need to read his word again.
I know I need to be stronger in my walk. This thread serves as a reminder that I need to get closer to God. I do pray often. I need to read his word again.
Country gal said:I was wondering who bumped this up.
We've all been there angel. All of us. But God is always right there waiting to embrace us and love us back to Him. He's not throwing you away.
Country gal
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Thanks, Shimmie.
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