Need to apologize

Chuck7 · 01-15-2011, 02:11 AM

Dear Saints,
I need to apologize for my recent posting of old classic rock tunes with Christians lyrics.

I had a stupid dream last night..I forgot the dream but right after the dream I remember this verse in Genesis quoted by Joseph..the son of Jacob. ." I can't interpret your dream Pharoah but God can. He is the one who interprets dreams." So I ask God to interpret my dream.He told me to stop listening to the old tunes..they bring remembrance of the past..then this verse filled my heart.

Phil.3:13Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before,
14I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.

I'm sure some will say,..hey I like the songs..well the apology is to those who like myself find it a reminder of our dark past...and diffently nothing to glory about.
Have a wonderful day,
C7

PS again..all of this happened at 3;30 AM when my mind is still and he can get through easily..{ -;

Chuck7 · 01-15-2011, 02:52 AM

now alittle testimony..my wife and I just had a little devotion before we tore out and enjoyed this wonderful morning..the verses I will share go with the thought of this thread..reason why I'm sharing before I take off to go fishin...

It was back in 1974 or 75...I was renting a home and living like the prodical son...My landlord were members of The Church of Christ..thier kids and I were lving in utter darkness..

One day I found myself in a bad situation..Ronnie{ Thier nephew} had serious mental problems and was very strong and very crazy. He was much stronger than I and I generally chose not to party with him..For fun he enjoyed cold c o c k i n g people in the face. Well he and I was alone and both of us were 15 sheets in the wind . I noticed my loaded shotgun in the corner..and so did Ronnie. EXTREME fear gripped me..

then ..{ And this is where faith starts} { -; a thought came...go to your landlord . I quickly left my home and walked the 100 yds to Mr. Bare's home..It was 10;00 PM..
"Yes chuck, what do you want?" I need for you to tell me about God. "Chuck , it's 10;00 and I'm in bed with my wife." I'm sorry but please talk to me about God." , I said. OHHH..alright ..he sighed..

They were lost for words as they wished they I would leave as we sat around thier dining room table. I said," May I please see your Bible." folks I'm crying right now as I'm typing this..my hands are shaking on the keys..

Yes they said. Up to this time the Word had never spoken to me..NEVER...and I was totally , mentally gone that night..I won't explain...but trust me the demons were all over me...I opened the Bible..I was so out of it..the Words looked like Greek..then finally they settled down...and here is what I read...and what goes so well with this thread..thank you Lord for bringing this back to my memerance.

Psalm 40: 1 I waited patiently for the Lord to help me,
and he turned to me and heard my cry.
2 He lifted me out of the pit of despair,
out of the mud and the mire.
He set my feet on solid ground
and steadied me as I walked along.
3 He has given me a new song to sing,
a hymn of praise to our God.
Many will see what he has done and be amazed.
They will put their trust in the Lord.
4 Oh, the joys of those who trust the Lord,
who have no confidence in the proud
or in those who worship idols.

After i read this...a miracle accured..I was totally straight..Walked back to my home and thought about God all night with great peace.
Ronnie went home too.{ -; The next month I joined the Army..the following year I got saved. Thankyou Jesus.

tim416 · 01-19-2011, 09:39 AM

Chuck7
Thank you for sharing your testimony so honestly and open.
I was a great encouragement to me.

Chuck7 · 01-19-2011, 10:59 AM

Thanks Brother Tim,

I only have 6 kids in my classroom with a full time adult..that's the kind of kids I serve..LOL I live in the lion's den. The days I'm in the Spirit..all is well..the days I'm not..it's a horrible day. This job has taught me so much to rely upon God for strengh. My classroom is a portable set far away from the rest of the population of kids. The school is WONDRFUL and this is the only opening they had..so I took it. I'd say 3/4 ths of our teachers love the Lord..maybe more.