Comments on: Love http://www.bencatlin.com/2003/09/23/love/ My name is Ben Catlin, and this is where I rock out on topics like my life, technology and faith. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 21:40:50 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Dirk http://www.bencatlin.com/2003/09/23/love/comment-page-1/#comment-82 Dirk Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://bigcat.chaosnet.org/wp/?p=90#comment-82 I pray that you can see in people what God sees in them. For God sees all sides and knows the desires of their hearts. If you can see through God's eyes it will be possible to love everyone. Easier said than done, I know, but hopefully that gave you some inspiration at the least. I pray that you can see in people what God sees in them. For God sees all sides and knows the desires of their hearts. If you can see through God’s eyes it will be possible to love everyone.

Easier said than done, I know, but hopefully that gave you some inspiration at the least.

]]> By: Janine http://www.bencatlin.com/2003/09/23/love/comment-page-1/#comment-83 Janine Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://bigcat.chaosnet.org/wp/?p=90#comment-83 My dear dear brother Ben. God is so good. He used you to get me back on my commandment issue of love!! I want to encourage you. I've seen a lot of growth and patience in the very short time I've known you. You've gone out of your way to help Jason and I feel welcome and comfortable at Vineyard. You've befriended us even tho we kind of disappear at times. That takes patience *winks* and love - because I am sure there's stuff that we've done that may have frustrated you. We are great at that! *grins* Seriously, God is moving mightily in your life. Sometimes God does the "big miracles" - but often He allows us to walk things out so we can Truly walk in an anointing and understanding of things other people struggle with. Otherwise, it's just words and thus powerless. I think Dirk had a Great point.. If we all saw othes through God's eyes we'd be convicted every single second of the day. I know, quite often, I may be venting to God about something I would call and injustice... and then I feel the Holy Spirit speak to me and help me to see that other persons perspective. I am almost ALWAYS humbled. I think all of us need to glean from Dirk's advice. Ok, venting time... I think people can use the word "love" as an excuse to do things they Want to do - Or if they are frustrated or upset with something they can say "you aren't showing me love." Now mind you, God is gracious, merciful and love - but He also kicks our butt's!! However, it is NOT everyones job to kick our butts for god no matter what they think the Bible says. Most times, I get the most out of the Holy Spirits conviction, a good message from a pastor - or someone I TRUST being gentle when they bring something to my attention. God sticks suck. period. *grin* I love ya, bro. Meeting all of you has been a blessing. The fact that you are so desperately seeking God's face for His answers shows that you do love. big hugs, Jae My dear dear brother Ben. God is so good. He used you to get me back on my commandment issue of love!!

I want to encourage you. I’ve seen a lot of growth and patience in the very short time I’ve known you. You’ve gone out of your way to help Jason and I feel welcome and comfortable at Vineyard. You’ve befriended us even tho we kind of disappear at times. That takes patience *winks* and love – because I am sure there’s stuff that we’ve done that may have frustrated you. We are great at that! *grins*

Seriously, God is moving mightily in your life. Sometimes God does the “big miracles” – but often He allows us to walk things out so we can Truly walk in an anointing and understanding of things other people struggle with. Otherwise, it’s just words and thus powerless.

I think Dirk had a Great point.. If we all saw othes through God’s eyes we’d be convicted every single second of the day. I know, quite often, I may be venting to God about something I would call and injustice… and then I feel the Holy Spirit speak to me and help me to see that other persons perspective. I am almost ALWAYS humbled. I think all of us need to glean from Dirk’s advice.

Ok, venting time…

I think people can use the word “love” as an excuse to do things they Want to do – Or if they are frustrated or upset with something they can say “you aren’t showing me love.” Now mind you, God is gracious, merciful and love – but He also kicks our butt’s!! However, it is NOT everyones job to kick our butts for god no matter what they think the Bible says. Most times, I get the most out of the Holy Spirits conviction, a good message from a pastor – or someone I TRUST being gentle when they bring something to my attention. God sticks suck. period. *grin*

I love ya, bro. Meeting all of you has been a blessing. The fact that you are so desperately seeking God’s face for His answers shows that you do love.

big hugs,
Jae

]]> By: Lauren http://www.bencatlin.com/2003/09/23/love/comment-page-1/#comment-84 Lauren Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://bigcat.chaosnet.org/wp/?p=90#comment-84 I agree with Janine. Even though it really sucks, your struggle shows your heart is to love. I personally feel that when you get to that place and you're trying your very best to do what you know God wants you to do, and you feel like you're banging your head against a wall, the rest of getting through that wall is just having the faith that God will show you how and give you the strength to do it. I have found some peace in just waiting patiently for an answer, after you know you're doing everything you know how to do for the situation. I know it's a cold comfort, but I also know that you're trying really hard and that that is pleasing to God. I am slightly biased, but I think you're awesome.:) I agree with Janine. Even though it really sucks, your struggle shows your heart is to love. I personally feel that when you get to that place and you’re trying your very best to do what you know God wants you to do, and you feel like you’re banging your head against a wall, the rest of getting through that wall is just having the faith that God will show you how and give you the strength to do it. I have found some peace in just waiting patiently for an answer, after you know you’re doing everything you know how to do for the situation. I know it’s a cold comfort, but I also know that you’re trying really hard and that that is pleasing to God. I am slightly biased, but I think you’re awesome.:)

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