Comments on: Spiritual Sponges http://jimmyholbrook.com/2009/12/spiritual-sponges/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=spiritual-sponges Pastor Jimmy Holbrook Tue, 10 Apr 2012 17:55:58 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Kris http://jimmyholbrook.com/2009/12/spiritual-sponges/comment-page-1/#comment-671 Kris Tue, 08 Dec 2009 04:09:13 +0000 http://jimmyholbrook.com/?p=547#comment-671 I'm dealing with something similar as Tim - and he has a question similar to the one I've been dealing with in a few situations. The only thing I can come up with is let the Spirit lead. I’m dealing with something similar as Tim – and he has a question similar to the one I’ve been dealing with in a few situations. The only thing I can come up with is let the Spirit lead.

]]> By: Richard Manlove http://jimmyholbrook.com/2009/12/spiritual-sponges/comment-page-1/#comment-670 Richard Manlove Mon, 07 Dec 2009 15:51:17 +0000 http://jimmyholbrook.com/?p=547#comment-670 Timothy, That is a hard question. In a benevolence ministry if people showed up to often they were eventually cutoff because they were not trying to improve their circumstances. In your situation, the friend is having the same issues time after time. I used to wrestle with when do I give up? Then I realized that I am the beggar at the benevolence ministry door and I am the friend with the same issues time after time when I approach God's door of grace and mercy. He keeps having to forgive the same sins time after time. I stumble often, continually weak. I am glad there are no limits to his grace. How can I put limits of the grace I give to others? Peace, Richard Timothy,
That is a hard question. In a benevolence ministry if people showed up to often they were eventually cutoff because they were not trying to improve their circumstances. In your situation, the friend is having the same issues time after time. I used to wrestle with when do I give up? Then I realized that I am the beggar at the benevolence ministry door and I am the friend with the same issues time after time when I approach God’s door of grace and mercy. He keeps having to forgive the same sins time after time. I stumble often, continually weak. I am glad there are no limits to his grace. How can I put limits of the grace I give to others?
Peace,
Richard

]]> By: Timothy http://jimmyholbrook.com/2009/12/spiritual-sponges/comment-page-1/#comment-668 Timothy Sat, 05 Dec 2009 00:19:43 +0000 http://jimmyholbrook.com/?p=547#comment-668 I feel in discerning one's character or reasons for our why they are needing fellowship or seeking help i really need to look at ones fruit. I have a fellow co-worker that i have been witnessing to latley in his tough times. A few weeks have passed and it doesnt really seem that he is taking the steps to a new way of life or bearing good fruit. As the spirit is leading me on the oppurtunity to witness i have felt the weight cause we continue to go over the same problem he is having. When do i cut the tie and keep my distance???? I feel in discerning one’s character or reasons for our why they are needing fellowship or seeking help i really need to look at ones fruit. I have a fellow co-worker that i have been witnessing to latley in his tough times. A few weeks have passed and it doesnt really seem that he is taking the steps to a new way of life or bearing good fruit. As the spirit is leading me on the oppurtunity to witness i have felt the weight cause we continue to go over the same problem he is having. When do i cut the tie and keep my distance????

]]> By: Jim Couch http://jimmyholbrook.com/2009/12/spiritual-sponges/comment-page-1/#comment-663 Jim Couch Wed, 02 Dec 2009 18:08:52 +0000 http://jimmyholbrook.com/?p=547#comment-663 Katherine, you are NOT the only one. I laughed when I read that. My first thought was, which am i? But the truth is that i have probably been both.. Need to work harder on being the good one. =) Jim Katherine, you are NOT the only one. I laughed when I read that. My first thought was, which am i? But the truth is that i have probably been both.. Need to work harder on being the good one. =)

Jim

]]> By: Katherine http://jimmyholbrook.com/2009/12/spiritual-sponges/comment-page-1/#comment-661 Katherine Wed, 02 Dec 2009 05:39:04 +0000 http://jimmyholbrook.com/?p=547#comment-661 Wow that's pretty heavy- I'm hoping I'm not the only one wondering if I'm a good sponge or a bad one.. Wisdom is justified by her children. I seek my spiritual energy from God. His supply his limitless, as seems to be my need! ;) Wow that’s pretty heavy- I’m hoping I’m not the only one wondering if I’m a good sponge or a bad one..

Wisdom is justified by her children. I seek my spiritual energy from God. His supply his limitless, as seems to be my need! ;)

]]> By: Chavelle http://jimmyholbrook.com/2009/12/spiritual-sponges/comment-page-1/#comment-660 Chavelle Wed, 02 Dec 2009 05:28:08 +0000 http://jimmyholbrook.com/?p=547#comment-660 Jimmy I love this!!! I always love to learn and grow in Christ so I can pass it on to others and assume they will do the same. I never really thought about letting other people drain me spiritually because I always want everyone to experience the joy I have.. Good stuff brother.. Jimmy I love this!!! I always love to learn and grow in Christ so I can pass it on to others and assume they will do the same. I never really thought about letting other people drain me spiritually because I always want everyone to experience the joy I have.. Good stuff brother..

]]> By: Dayla http://jimmyholbrook.com/2009/12/spiritual-sponges/comment-page-1/#comment-659 Dayla Wed, 02 Dec 2009 04:56:33 +0000 http://jimmyholbrook.com/?p=547#comment-659 Thanks, I needed this word today of all days. Thanks, I needed this word today of all days.

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