Saturday, July 18, 2009
Thank you!!
I want to say thank you to the 2 ladies who have left me a comment of encouragement! I was about to give up on this whole blog thing, but my faith has been renewed. I have chosen to not tell anyone I personally know about my blog for fear that I will be quickly judged when I "step off my path". I am already a target at our church, well only by the semi-new pastor who thinks it's OK to preach against judging then judge my husband for not attending anymore! OK That's a whole nother blog! It just might be my next one....How do I deal with a hypocritical pastor? Anyway, My point is I'm no saint, I have a few beers on the occasional weekend (when I can find a baby sitter!) and I smoke cigarettes like everyone else in my "in-law" family. I don't believe in God less because of these things I just get caught up in being 25 and never having a chance to be a little goofy. I started having my girls when I was 19 and have had responsibility ever since. Yes, I knew how I got pregnant but I was told it would be hard for me to have kids so i was a bit shocked when I found out 1 month after the honey moon that I was! We both wanted kids and thought that we had better start now since it was going to take a year or so like I was told. So no I wasn't ready for kids that soon but that's what I got and I thank God for it. We've grown up allot since then and the responsibility of the girls has kept us out of a lot of trouble I'm sure. But I don't think I should be judged for cutting loose every now and then. I'm also not saying I get drunk every time too! I have had one to many a few time sure but not usually. Normally it's one or two by the lake and a peaceful night without the chaos. Sorry it feels like I have to defend myself because I've been fighting my pastor so much lately. I'm not the only one in the church either. Like I said, another time. I'm trying to get the new study notes posted so be looking for Gen. Chapter 2! Keep up the comments! Thank you for being a non judgmental crowd! You are all 1awesomelife. God bless, CV
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Hi again! I don't think having a glass of wine or a beer now and then is a problem. Being drunk is another thing. We can't sin now and then, we have to repent and not do the things that not only displease God, but ultimately are found on the broad road to hell. This is not a judgment, but an encouragement. There are many "Christians" who think they are saved and when they die, they are going to find out when it's too late that they were not saved at all. We have to examine ourselves to make sure we are in the faith, that is, that we are truly saved, truly a Christian. Don't think about the judgement of others, but rather look at your own life and then you will know if you are saved or not. The reason I am commenting in this way, saved or not saved, is because you mention having one to many a few times, but not usually. I immediately felt that I should share this type of comment with you. Please look up at these scriptures and then you make the judgment on yourself. 2 Corinthians 13:5, Galatians 5:19-21, 1 Corinthians 6:9-10 God bless!
ReplyDeleteHello sweet lady!
ReplyDeleteI also wanted to add a scripture that may help you to see God's zero tolerance plan with alcohol. Proverbs 20:1 "Wine is a mocker and beer a brawler; whoever is led astray by them is not wise."
I, too, had my first daughter at 19. I married my husband about 2 months after we found out I was pregnant. After my daughter was born and I had stopped breast feeding, I eased back into my old drinking habits. I drank underage since I was about 15 years old. I got into alcohol pretty heavy when I turned 17. The Lord has completely healed me of this, and I'm not saying that you have a problem with alcohol, because only you would know that, but what I am saying is that alcohol severely hindered my ability to be a Godly mother. There were nights where I drank when my daughter was home, sleeping in the next room, and I felt the guilt and conviction like no other, believe me! Perhaps if you are feeling like everyone is constantly judging you and it makes you feel bad, consider if you're feeling the Holy Spirit's gentle nudging at your heart.
As the above person stated, there is nothing wrong with one glass of wine or a beer from time to time, but excessively can do more damage than you may see at the time.
God bless you, and I will pray that you will find God's peace and wisdom, in this circumstance.
In Jesus' name,
Abigail