Quote From: mykidsrdebestThis is just another great example what I call "Stinken Thinken". Wake up people God is sending help, and has spoken, But if you don't make an effort and help yourself, you thwart his helps.
God does help, But you have to do your part too.
Ex.:
It's like the man that was hangin on for dear life,
to the top of his house, as a flood, had engulfed his home
and even though prior to that, there was time to escape,
the man stuck around to wait on God - because he knew God would tell him what to do and bring him help. The rains came and he watched the water rise and did nothing because he just knew God would do something and or let him know when he should leave, even though he ignored multiple warnings from news cast, family & friends; and He would have had time to save nearly everything he had, yet he waited, and still ignored his friends and family's many warnings and willingness to help him, because he was waiting on God to send help. so he found himself clinging to the roof of his house as it floated down what was rapidly becoming a river; several boats had gone by and and the people pleaded with the man to come with them, but he refused becaused he was waiting on God to do something, and bring him help. the police came by , but again he refused their help because God was sending him help. A helicopter came to help him, yet he refused the help, because he was waiting on God, and as they watched in horror, the house was pulled apart by the current and the man drown. the entire time refusing their help because he just knew God would send him help. And then...As he stood beforeGod asking in despiration, "Why didn't you come??? Why didn't you listen???" God answered, "My child, I sent you many warnings... But you would not heed... you would not listen; I sent help even to the end, but you refused, you would not come.
What I 'm trying to say is, Buddy, When you know how to swim, but all your willing to do is dog paddle, you'll get nowhere,fast. Sadly, all your teaching those babys to do, is dog paddle, and not to swim, you have a choice to better yourself, but what you are giving them, is nothing short of dooming them to drowning.And fast! Not to mention setting into motion what lies ahead for all your grandchildren and future heirs as well. And God; in know way has taught or tells us to do that, in fact He tells us in His Word, Proverbs 22:6 Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.
It's great that you are so creative and a go getter...but your priorities are misplaced, the things you are teaching your children are something you can still give them on the side, while consciously setting an example of a hard working (in other words providing for your family - which you aren't doing right now), God fearing, familyman, with an American heritage worth defending; and a God they can grow up to love instead of Blame.
Here's a little something to think about: Author Unknown
The Man in the Glass
When you get what you want in your struggle for self
and the world makes you king for a day
Just go to a mirror and look at yourself
And see what that man has to say.
For it isn't your parents-- your children-- or wife
Who judgement upon you must pass
The fellow whose verdict counts most in your life
Is the one staring back from the glass.
Some people may think you a straight-shooting chum
And call you a wonderful guy
But the man in the glass says you're only a bum
If you can't look him straight in the eye.
He's the fellow to please, never mind all the rest
For he's with you clear up to the end
And you've passed your most dangerous, difficult test
If the man in the glass is your friend.
You may fool the whole world down the pathway of life
And get pats on your back as you pass
But your final reward will be heartaches and tears
If you've cheated the man in the glass.
Now, God is the One that can and will, help you be Friends with that man in the Glass!!! If you Let Him!!!
I have heard this story about the man on the roof in a flood, and have quoted it many times to some religious fanatics who aren't thinking straight!
It's kind of like the guy who stood in the middle of a freeway saying "God will protect me from getting hit by a car." He was, of course, shmooshed and when he got to Heaven he angrily asked God, "Why did you let me get hit by those cars?" And God said: "I gave you the common sense to stay out of the street. You chose to ignore it!" HA!
Please visit my website: WWW.NONONSENSEGRAMMYTREE.BLOGSPOT.COM for a little common sense.
To those of you who have visited and left comments, thank you for your interest and for those comments. I have posted a letter today to all of you.
(Original Air Date: 02/15/08) What happens when a parent’s agenda becomes so extreme that his or her children are forced to live a harsh, stoic existence? Dan and Janna are a college-educated couple married for 15 years with seven children, ages ranging from 2 weeks to 14. They have no income, no heat, no running water and are about to lose their house. Dan and Janna believe that their primitive lifestyle is God’s will, and that they are being led by the Lord. Janna’s mom, Carol, and stepdad, Rich, are worried about the health of their grandchildren. Are they eating enough? Are they warm enough? They say because the children are home schooled, they live in a cult-like home environment, and are not exposed to the outside world. Carol and Rich are willing to bail this family out one last time, but why are Dan and Janna refusing the help? After eight failed businesses, why won’t Dan get a job to support his family? Where will they go when they are forced out of their home? Talk about the show here.
