Well, i told a friend about my hubby wanting to come home for his R&R but we have to pay out of pocket for the $2,400 plane ticket and I don't know how I can afford it,,well she goes behind my back and tells our preacher and now they are having a jar in the church to help pay for his ticket...I feel bad accepting this money...what should I do, take it and feel greedy because I want to see him, or tell them I don't feel right acepting it?...I just don't know what to do.any suggestions...?
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Sunflower- hon don't feel bad about that! You need him to come home- your kids need him to come home! I think it is a shame the Govt. doesn't pay for it! God wants them to help you! It is ok sweetie! If I had money I would send it to you too! I know how much you all miss him- he misses ya'll! I thank God for people helping you! I hope he comes home soon- tell him I said Thank-you for all he does for us! I appreciate HIM! Bye, have a lovely day! cloeen
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I'm not clear what your issue is ... just go see her ...  if you need financial assistance, try your local church or family members to get a loan.  but make the trip.  no excuses.
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Please don't let this person scare you.  And certainly don't send them anymore money.  That's their business, to frighten people out of their hard earned money.  Just forgive yourself, and forget it.  If they bother you, threaten to report them to Ebay and the police.  Then you won't ever hear from them again.\n\nMy mother in law sent these kind of people money once, and the lady wrote me back and said, that she had a layover in our town, and had to tried to reach me by phone.  She had a desperate warning to share with me.  I wrote her back, did not included the money that she happened to ask for, so she could continue to "see" my situation.  I told her that I appreciate her trying to call me, and that if she ever had another layover in my town, I would like to meet her, but she would have to give me directions, because I didn't know we had a airport.  Never heard from her again.\n\nI know you feel scared, but the real "physicics" don't ask for money.  There are some that are on the up and up, but for the average everyday ones, they are blowing hot air.  That air is expensive too.  So, chalk this up as a lesson.  \n\nNow, if you truly believe this person has "powers", and you are still scared-then pray.  There are people that call upon the black forces(Satan) and use his powers for theirselves.  The only person then you have to protect you is God.  God can give the peace and the safety from the other's wickness.  Call to Him when you are in trouble, and He will answer.\n\nI sincerely hope the mother in law problems are better, and that you have found a type of relationship with her that you can handle.  You were desperate, and I am so sorry that you felt you had no where to turn.  Please, please don't send this physicic fake any more of your money.  Honey, there's plently of people right here that could give you some healthy advice and it won't cost a dime.  Don't be scared, this person needs a good swift kick in the butt for doing this to people.  So, don't be a victim again, if you send them the $250 again, it's going to cost you more and more.  Praying that you can find peace and not be scared, and that your problems disappear.  That's who has the real magic.\n\nGod bless us all.............
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I feel your burden, this world has changed a lot in a short period of time. I am a believer in Christ, my faith is stronger as the world gets worse. You can feel the dark looming heaviness of things getting worse before getting better. I thank God for my faith. My husband is not a believer and I continue to pray for him. He is aware of the ads we see for upcoming movies, they are all so gory and evil. He is wondering as well as so many of us with what is going on in this world. I can only believe more people will receive salvation as time goes on. We live in such an obnoxious world that I don't think the rude people are laughing as hard as they used to. Just keep your eyes on Christ and everything will fall into place. God Bless to you and yours.
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If you didn't pay for the ticket don't worry at all. You never had the money in your hand and never will.\n\nIf you recieved the money for the flight from a family member or friend then if ask just say that it is a loan. If the goverment doesn't ask then don't tell. Just because it is said to be a loan doesn't mean you have to pay it back.\n\nIf the ticket is free then don't worry about it either. Same thing you never had the money in your hand and never will.\n\nI know that it hard to deal with depression and anxity. I am able to take medicine to deal with it, have you recieved any help?  \n\nDon't worry, the ticket is bought. Enjoy yourself.
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you are expecting too much.\n\ngod doesnt control everything in your life. \nand he also doesnt make lives perfect. \nhe simply loves, forgives, and watches over you. \n\nif you are ever with your friends and you guys are doing somethin wrong. and you get that bad feeling in your stomach. \nthats him showing you the right way. \n\nthe choice is yours to ignore his guidence or to follow.\n\nyou need to understand that god doesnt walk you step by step through your life. so anything bad that happens is not because of him.
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This is the time for much prayer. With a name like Blessed2006, I'm sure you know what I am talking about. Ask God to just take away the feelings that you have for him in that way. Ask Him to deliver you from the pain that you feel and replace the pain with joy, peace, and happiness. Be honest with God. Sometimes we feel that we don't have to go to God and tell him what's going on with us simply because we figure he already knows. Well, that is true. He does already know. But, he loves it when we talk to him and pour out our hearts to him. This lets Him know that we acknowledge Him and that we need someone to help us in a way that only He can.
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When I got married I had a friend call me and tell me that she was just so broke and she felt bad but she just could not afford to be a bridesmaid. Now, my husband and I made the decision to pay for her expenses but if we hadn't decided on that or couldn't have done that it would have been fine for her to miss the wedding. She's my friend and I'll love her no matter what and when you're broke..you're broke...How selfish it would be for me to get mad about something like that. If she's really a good true friend, you should be able to talk to her about this.
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Youre being selfish! Its better to give than receive you will get your blessings in return!! Dont be so mean its the holidays.!
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You took the words right out of my mouth. I am about to split myself. Like you I feel blessed to encourage others but it's like you get slapped in the face for it. It stings after a while.  I hate to get rattled up but you can't help it. So you need and iron backbone to stay focused on God in this forum. Stay on it if it's God's will since you have a link here to help others. It's better to leave the 99 and go after the one. Wait, there may be one Saul that you may lead to a Paul for God's glory through your blessed link.
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Tell him to get over it! Tell him that he can't "afford" you! Make sure you do it in front of others, so the dramatic effects are there!! Hehe! He'll want to slither into a corner!! Good luck!
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no..ive asked my preacher about this cause ive been through the same thing and they just want your money and its wrong of them to use jesus ...theres plentey of people who will pray for free..they are evil people who do that..don't trust anyone who asks for money..i'll pray for  you and im sure many others will
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I'm a mom and you just told me.. see how simple that was...\n\nOk when my son got a speeding ticket.. well Ya.. so like First have the ticket paid.. next ?\n\nMom, i made a really big mistake and i am so so sorry.. I know i am in the wrong.. and it was my fault.. i was in a rush to get?????????? and well i got a ticket.. But Wait... I have already paid for it and took the responisbility for it..  \n\nNow if you are on her insurance like my son.. here is what you can do.. Go to the driving class and take it.. it will then come off your record..and her insurance will not go up..\n\nwell good luck.. O bring gift to mom.. we love gifts it will ease the blow..  Walmart earings $2.99 are cheep and it will make us happy.. or get picked flowers.. or take her out to dinner.. or clean the entire house. or get a DVD and have a movie night.. But make sure you are in good turms with her..\n\nDid you know Honny attracts bees but crap attracts maggotts.  Get it.. sweet talk.. love moma Giggles.
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Maybe God is going out of his way to stop you from tithing. Church tithing is a scam. In Deut. 14:22-26 you will see that the tithe is food not money. Your preacher will say that they didn't have money back then, but read it closely, vs 25 says if its too far to travel sell your tithe for money and when you get to Gods place buy whatever food and strong drink(could this be alcoholic?) you want. Deut. 12:11-27 tells you that you can tithe at home and vs 17-18 tells that the tither always eats the tithe. The word tithe is used 40 times in the OT and only 8 in the NT but it is preached constantly. 2 Cor 16:1-3 collections were for the poor and to be on Sunday so that no money would be collected when Paul preached. Hmmm I guess that means he didnt preach on Sunday like the Pagan Romans did. Jacob was the first to tithe 10% of all that he has. Ask yourself what church did he give it to? In case anyone can't figure this out there were no churches.Tithing was a requirment of the law, why do churches only keep the parts of the law that will benefit them? If you keep the law then you must keep all the law. With that being the case why isn't your preacher slaughtering animals for sacrifce and checking their innards by hand for tumors? And if we follow the O.T. tithing we are allowed strong drink, think the preacher will mind if you come to church drunk? Just tell him you are partaking of your tithe. Always remember "You cannot serve God and Mammon".If your preacher tells people to tithe, which almost all do,then he is serving mammon(money).He is not a man of God and does not know Christ as Saviour for no man of God would ever ask for money for himself. Run from this church and never return. Find a non-tithing church.good luck with that one.(They are out there though, I lead a non-tithing church and Schneb attends one.) We are to live by faith, where is the preachers faith, he is a swindler and has no faith and is stealing yours from you. Everywhere ever mentioned tithing is food. Now offerings are something different. You are to offer money as God leads you to help others in need. \n\nCheck out the below websites for truthful Biblical answers on tithing.
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Why would he do that? If you feel it is right, do it. If not, pray about it. That is one of those situations where you do not know what is right or wrong.
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Someone once told that they never LOAN money, they give it, because if the person asks for it, they evidently don't have any money and they really need it.\n\nChalk it up as a lesson learned and understand that your blessings (money and all) do not come from people, but from God. Thank him for putting you in a position at the time to help someone and continue to do good. God will take up with this friend what she owes, because the bible speaks of debts! \n\nIt is a personal choice whether or not you continue the friendship, but it goes without saying that you should not give her or her family any more money. You live and you learn; people have ALOT going on in life and don't always do what they should or what is right. We all just have to trust that God will convict people and maybe one day, when you don't even expect it OR God will give you an unexpected financial blessing through the hands of someone else. Take it from someone who knows!
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Yeah, you do sound like a perfect match here.. (I'm listening to your friends here too.. they're all Christians, they know you 2 guys.. we're a load of strangers out here and do not.) I am glad you are Christians and it'll pay off.. I hope you do not get a lot of rude-comments in here.. (people are like that.. you sound like a really nice girl, er woman.) I was thinking back when I was in h.s./then college.. Back then it was a big age difference to have a high school and college 'kid' hook up.. (too much difference..) Now I don't know(?) (Guess I am too old!.. lol.. 53/f) I think if you've got these same morals (you don't sound in any HUGe hurry here, that's good) you should pray on it, wait some more. Can you talk to your minister? (I know.. it's embarassing.. how about talking to the minister's wife? other women in the church?) You'd be surprised (if it's like MY church) how helpful they can be! (might put in a good word for ya even.. wink) IF this guy is looking (and he will be) for a good CHRIStian wife, don't worry, he'll go straight back to his favorite church (and guess what?! YOU'll be there!) good luck.. I'll be praying for you two.. peace out