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Post by watchmanjim on May 31, 2017 4:08:35 GMT -6
I've had a difficult night. I've been sick a couple days now, missing a lot of work, having some other frustrations too.
As I slept off and on this past night, I kept dreaming about the Sign, in fits and starts. I kept feeling that there was something else special about it.
Brad's new insights about Vesta and Jupiter are interesting, and we'll have to thrash that out some more.
I kept on crying out to God in my inter-sleep stage, asking for healing from my sickness. He has not seen fit to do so, and I realize this is the sort of cold that normally has to "run its course." At least I think so. I plan to go to the doctor today and make sure it isn't something worse, like strep throat or a sinus infection.
I kept seeing the Sign in my mind, and in different configurations. I don't know why. I couldn't concentrate on it enough to tell much.
But I'm going to take my meds now and go back to bed. Pray for me.
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Post by brad on May 31, 2017 4:18:43 GMT -6
Praying for ya now Watchman! I want to sleep too, but I just keep thinking about all those I know... and you know... that just wont come to their senses... I feel like I've been in combat...Just a few more months... let's keep running!
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Post by watchmanjim on May 31, 2017 4:25:09 GMT -6
I'm trying to get friends to help with neighborhood evangelism this summer, and "the labourers are few." Very discouraging. Many are willing to wear the cross, but few are willing to bear the cross.
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Post by Gary on May 31, 2017 8:50:01 GMT -6
Praying for you brother. Please pray for me, too. This past week I've had night after night of nightmares, sleeplessness, and temptation. Not usual for me. Feels like spiritual warfare.
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Post by whatif on May 31, 2017 9:35:02 GMT -6
I'll be praying for all of us here, knowing that as times get closer and closer to the day of the Lord's return, the greater the urgency of our serving Him in witnessing to the unsaved and also the greater our need for strength, healing, wisdom, knowledge, patience, courage, peace of heart and mind, protection from the Enemy's attacks, and good moments of rest that help us continue the work refreshed.
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Post by watchmanjim on May 31, 2017 17:41:49 GMT -6
Thanks. Gary, I know what you mean. It's been similar for me. I've been sick--somewhat better today. I've worked about 12.5 hours out of 24+ I should have worked so far this week. Monday I was pretty bad off. I had a major migraine and some demonic oppression going with it. At one point I saw a flash-image of a goat standing on a throne. Other horrors and temptations too.
The prayers are helping--I'm doing better today, but still have sore throat and sinus congestion and a cough.
Resistance from friends.
Lack of finances.
Strife among my kids.
Strife at work.
Lack of interest in my friends to help evangelize the neighborhoods.
Resistance from my parents.
Strife on Facebook.
It goes on and on. But I am thankful to be considered worthy to endure these light afflictions.
I will pray for us all right now.
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Post by whatif on May 31, 2017 22:04:13 GMT -6
Oh my! That is frightening, watchmanjim! I will pray for the Lord's protection for you and your family. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 1, 2017 4:55:43 GMT -6
Praying for all! Remember to praise Him in your storms. I have had to force myself to learn that principle and put it into effect. But there's much benefit to doing that.
I will pray for victory through Christ's finished work. As a friend said last night,,"Lord, you have already defeated Satan and he has no power over me. You have told us that the war is spiritual and we are only to pray - so I ask you Lord, move him out of the way for me?! You said anything we ask, so Thank you for answering us before we even finish our request!!! Praise you Lord!!!!"
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Post by Gary on Jun 1, 2017 8:17:46 GMT -6
Remember that the enemy doesn't target you for no reason. He targets those he feels most threatened by. You're doing something right my friend.
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Post by watchmanjim on Jun 1, 2017 8:34:33 GMT -6
Thanks. Feeling a good bit better today. Still not fully over my sore throat and sinus pressure, but much more functional. Let's try and remember to keep each other in prayer. Stay strong in the Lord, friends!
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Post by brad on Jun 2, 2017 0:35:24 GMT -6
Glad your feeling better watchman... I personally went through an extremely rough period that lasted about 3 years... finances were in the toilet... Family was scattered, My licence was suspended and I could not even drive, My girlfriend abandoned me, and I was literally 1 day away from being homeless.... That was about 12 years ago.... looking back, it was the best thing that ever happened to me! It was not fun at all... but It was there that I truly and sincerely began to seek the Lord. It was that time of immense struggle and feelings of doubt that God really started to reveal himself to me... I wish I could tell you that I never gave in to temptation again, but the truth is that although I still feel like a wretch sometimes, I know that God sees something in me that I just plain can't see... and has promised to transform me into the man he created me to be... all in the twinkling of an eye! Stand strong brother! You, like me are a long way from being "Christlike"... but the day is coming soon for our transformation!
Love Ya Brother! Looking forward to meeting you soon... In The Clouds!
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Post by watchmanjim on Jun 2, 2017 7:32:12 GMT -6
Thanks! I'm still recovering from the cold, but doing much better.
2-3 years ago was rock bottom for me and my family. We had some major struggles. It was then that I cried out to God and He brought us through in some amazing ways. For one thing, he gave me an immense love for Him. Secondly, an immense love for His Word. Third, He opened my eyes to the urgency of prophecy. That's all in addition to seeing us through some of our financial and other issues.
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