A riviting and candid story of my addiction and how "I GOT OUT!"
It didn't happen all at once.... no-It started slowly and progressed.
I wanted to party with my friends, I felt in order to fit in, I needed to do whatever they were doing, so I drank with them. I enjoyed the feeling that it gave me. " So I partied with the "feel good drink!"
Then one day a friend offered me a 'blunt, joint, (whatever the 'new' name for it is) Pot!
I made me feel good, I liked the high and thought, "hey this stuff should be legalized, it's great!"
I spent hours listening to music and eating everything in sight.... "had the munchies, ya know."
After some pot and few drinks, i felt like I was on "top of the world."
Now whenever I "partied" I wanted the pot and..... the alcohol..
But like anything,( rather it is addicting or not) if it makes you "feel good,".. more is better!
So I smoked more-drank more and added some pills to the mix.
It seemed to make my "otherwise, not so interesting night," into 'more fun."
And so I was off on the journey to "feeling good all the time,"
When I was happy, I got high-
When I was with my friends partying, I got high-
When I was down-I got high
When i was up-I got high
When I was alone, I got high
I got high-when I was high-to stay high
But now it was different, I wasn't in control anymore- nope… the drugs controlled, they called the shots- and I fell helplessly into the ‘trap of addiction.”
.................................a vicious cycle.
As time went on, I was introduced to a more potent high- Heroin!
Needles freaked me, I wasn't into them-but I was told that the drug was "better" when injected, so I took the dive....after the first shot, I floated on a cloud for hours.
When I came down… I wanted more, because it made me feel like I didn’t have a care in the world.
I was so totally deceived. I thought I could handle it, I would never get addicted to heroin.
Never!
Famous last word!
Within seven days, I had a craving for it, and the only thing that dismissed that strong desire was "more heroin."
I shot speed balls, coke and heroin, took a mass amount of pills, smoked pot regularly and washed it all down with alcohol- for a chaser!
it was becoming painfully clear to me..........................I was hooked! But by that time, I didn't care.
But how would I maintain my 'expensive need?"
I'll tell you how, steal, lie, cheat-anything to get "it!"
Because, when I didn't have the "stuff," I'd go crazy and the things I did to keep up my habit, make me sick to even think about!!!
The people I usually cheated and stole from were mostly, friends.
I walked the streets, went into the worst neighborhoods and almost got killed on one or more occasions. I was raped, beaten and robbed... I was falling down into an abyss of complete darkness with “no way out.”.
What started out as a 'fun high" was now serious business.
Waking up in a gutter, strange place or jail was the norm for me.
My friends who were getting high with me, were dying all around me. Overdoses, car accidents, some were landing up in jail for possession, but nothing stopped me... I needed the drugs-plain and simple.
Then, I contracted Hep B... and man, I was sick as a dog! I didn’t want to think about my sick liver and the consequences of Hepatitis- however within one year, it was so bad, I was hospitalized and informed that my liver was ravished with the virus.
So what did I do………………..I got high!
One night, a friend found me overdosed with my head in a toilet after vomiting because i took too much herion. Had they not found me, I would had drowned in a toliet bowl, how ironic!
But God…………..
One day, totally unannounced a young woman named Linda Smith walked into my life!
We worked at the same place. When she saw me, she inquired about me.
They told her, “don't bother with Kornacki, she's is a lost cause, the worst addict around.”
But Linda began to pray for me.
When she approached me to talk to me, I was vulgar, hateful and full of dope.
Still she prayed.
When I was jailed, Linda prayed.
When I was over dosed, Linda prayed.
When I stole, Linda prayed.
When I lied, Linda prayed.
When did vile things, Linda prayed.
And even when I said horrible things to her………………….Linda still prayed.
One day, all those relentless prayers paid off.
God moved in a miraculous way… and I was ready to “listen.”
My eyes were opened, my ears were opened!
A Man Named Jesus, the Risen King, walked into my life, because a women named Linda Smith, never gave up on me- No matter what she saw me do.. she stood strong and prayed and believed-GOD IS ABLE.
Today I am free, I have never gone back. What is there to go back to-BONDAGE?
By God's mercy and grace, I travel internationally, preaching on television, radio and churches, seminars and conferences!
The point of this story?
Don’t ever stop believing, or praying!
God IS LISTENING!
AND one day, if you don't give up-
The answer will come!!!
How do I know-I am a miracle of prayer and hope!
Leave a comment and the name of someone you need prayer for.. and I WILL PRAY FOR THEM!
Divorce-the hammer that shattered my heart!
Over Ten years ago, I heard these words........
“Carol, I don’t love you, I mean I love you, but I am not in “in love” with you,” my husband said flatly, one cold March morning.
I felt like the air had been sucked out of the room, i was breathless, “What do you mean Richard, when did you stop loving me?” I asked him as hot tears poured down my cheeks.
"I still love you Carol, but....well, something has happened and I feel differently."
I feared the answer to my next question, "is there someone else, Richard?"
His face was expressionless, “yes there is, I want a divorce.”
We had been married almost 23 years. I never suspected any of this. Why was I so blind?
I sat there dumbfounded; I wanted to shrivel up and die.
Didn't he understand, he was the love of my life, the man I intended to spend the rest of my life with, my lover, companion, best friend and confidant.
How could he sit here across from me in the home we shared and tell me, "it's over?"and he was leaving and had given his heart, the heart that belonged to me ..........to another woman?
He expressed regret for what he had done to me.
“You’re a good woman Carol, you don’t deserve this, but these things happen, I didn’t plan it. You will meet someone else and be happy, I am sure of it.”
I was astonished, “I don’t want someone new Richard, I want you!” I cried.
After he confessed having sex with the young woman on several occasions, (who, by the way, happened to be 19 years his junior) I fell apart!
I cast away all dignity and cried out, “please don’t leave me Richard, I forgive you. Let’s just put this behind us and move on and get our marriage back. I will do whatever it takes to make this marriage work, please give me another chance!”
He tried to explain that I hadn’t done anything wrong, it wasn’t about me, he had fallen into this and now he wanted out of the marriage.
Still I begged, graveled and pleaded, but to no avail.
The look on his face and the sound of the door closing behind him as he walked out of my life that afternoon is still etched in my memory-to this day!
All my life I had dealt with rejection-and now here it was again, taunting me!
The weeks and months that followed were the worst in my life.
I couldn’t eat, sleep, communicate or function. I was numb. I fell into a deep depression and refused to return to “the land of the living.”
At this devestationg time, I can count my “true friends” that stuck by me, on one hand, (maybe three fingers?)
As I lay in my “bed of affliction” it got back to me, that some of my "so-called friends" were gossiping about me and discussing the reasons why my marriage had failed.
This compounded the unbearable pain that I was already in-and I withdrew all the more.
I found myself in the middle of a major meltdown and there seemed, no way out!
A precious Friend who stuck by me, was Lorraine. She showed up at my door several times a week, with a warm smile, a crock of savory soup and a promise that, this too shall come to pass!"
" However, I wasn’t about to indulge in the soup, or listen to her words of comfort.
Some nights she refused to leave, sitting close beside me, whispering prayers and trying to persuade me to get me up and into a shower.
I would lay there staring into space, refusing to converse, eat or clean up.
Finally, late into the night, she would get up, kiss my forehead and make plans to return the next day with still another culinary delight and words of encouragement.
When she left, I sobbed, wrecked with grief....alone………………so alone!
Being a full time minister, I had plenty of obligations.
My weekly T.V. program required interviews, on location.
Filming and being in the studio.
Strangely enough, the girl that worked with me at the Television station was the “other woman.”
Now, the whole T.V crew knew about the affair, and that Richard had left me for her.
I was humiliated beyond words, so showing up to record programs, was out of the question.!!
Therefore, I ran repeats of the pre-taped programs and stayed at home drowning in my own tears.
After two month of calling Richard consistentlly, still begging- he had his number changed.
So, I called his mother and tried to get her to talk some sense into him. She felt terrible about the whole thing, and certainly did not agree with the way I was being treated, however Richard was her son, and blood is thicker than water-so she took his side.
I was beginning to realize that while Richard was going on with his new life with this woman, mine was dissolving. I was at my wits end-it was then I considered ending my life.
THE WAKE UP CALL
I have spent the last twenty-three years of my life reaching out to those who are broken, depressed and hopeless.
Now I had become the “victim” the broken one… the hopeless.
With all my experience, I felt helpless and it seemed that I could not help myself.
I felt like nothing could penetrate the rock that was forming around my broken heart.
I shut down- isolated myself; I was mentally and emotionally crippled and spiritually empty!
The new rescue attempt was orchestrated by my long time friend, Christie Cross, who kidnapped me out of my apartment and whisked me off to her parent’s condo in Tampa Bay to try to “revive me.”
During the day, this gracious family made every effort to derail my “mental depression.”
I was taken out to fabulous restaurants, only to bring MY meal back in a doggie bag.
A night at the movies resulted in me sobbing and running out of the theater.
One morning, after Christie had gone to work, I was left alone. I spent most of the day on the phone trying to get Richard to talk to me. He refused.
I was standing in the kitchen of this beautiful condo-blinded by tears and desperation.
The breakfast nook had a set of doors that opened up to a lovely balcony. I walked over to it, as if in a trance.
I peered over the rail to the pool several stories below.
I could hear these words in my head, “go ahead and jump! Show him what he has done to you! Besides the pain you are in right now, will be gone forever, go ahead and jump!”
I stood there holding on to the railing.
"Sure, death will be a release; I won't have to wake up every morning and find that he was not there, or think about my him in the arms of another woman- and besides, no one loves me, no one cares.
I could escape the shame that I felt when I had to face people, the disgrace!
I pondered all these thoughts, as my mind raced toward... death.
While I was submerged in those dreadful thoughts, a light went off in my head, so brightly that it blurred my vision.
It was a divine intervention, an awakening, the Hand of God! A love so strong, so intense filled me. I backed away from the balcony..........It was like, I WOKE UP.
I stood there glaring at the place where I had just contemplated taking my life and heard myself say out loud,
NEVER, NEVER AGAIN WILL I ALLOW MYSELF TO THINK LIKE THIS, IT IS THE DEVIL AND HE WANTS TO DESTROY MY LIFE. I AM A CHILD OF THE KING, CHRIST LIVES IN ME. I MAY BE DOWN- BUT I AM "NOT OVER."
I AM GOING THROUGH A TERRIBLE BROKEN TIME IN MY LIFE. BUT... I WILL MAKE IT! I WILL SURVIVE!"
Now, I didn’t come out of the brokenness right at that very moment. I had some things that needed healing, restoring and rebuilding.
BUT,that was the defining moment when I made a decision- that one way or another I would climb out of my pit of despair and “live again.”
It was a bumpy road back to regaining confidence, dignity and my faith. But I was reassured in my heart that “all things are possible to those who believe,” And in spite of what I was going through, I am a die-hard believer!
And i know this....MY REDEEMER LIVES!!!!!!
That is the reason that I am writing this-because I am a survivor, I am convinced that what God did for me He will do you, if you will let Him!
So, it is my intention to reach out to you (who like me) might be going through, or has gone through this kind of thing and you are at a place where you think all hope is gone and your life will never be the same.
Actually, things will be different, but I can assure you-that you will get through.
You will return to the healthy, happy life that you truly deserve, as a child of God!
I am healed and ministering FULL TIME- INTERNATIONALLY, on television, radio, personal speaking seminars, conferences, churches and I have authored two booka.
Betrayal, The Deepest Cut- my first book
A Soul for Sale, A true Story- second book, selling internationally!
I thank God that, I didn't let one man's decision to adandon me, take me out!
But to let God bring me back to "HIS PLAN FOR MY LIFE!!!"
YOUR COMMENTS ARE WELCOME AND SO APPRECIATED.
PLEASE LEAVE ONE
“Carol, I don’t love you, I mean I love you, but I am not in “in love” with you,” my husband said flatly, one cold March morning.
I felt like the air had been sucked out of the room, i was breathless, “What do you mean Richard, when did you stop loving me?” I asked him as hot tears poured down my cheeks.
"I still love you Carol, but....well, something has happened and I feel differently."
I feared the answer to my next question, "is there someone else, Richard?"
His face was expressionless, “yes there is, I want a divorce.”
We had been married almost 23 years. I never suspected any of this. Why was I so blind?
I sat there dumbfounded; I wanted to shrivel up and die.
Didn't he understand, he was the love of my life, the man I intended to spend the rest of my life with, my lover, companion, best friend and confidant.
How could he sit here across from me in the home we shared and tell me, "it's over?"and he was leaving and had given his heart, the heart that belonged to me ..........to another woman?
He expressed regret for what he had done to me.
“You’re a good woman Carol, you don’t deserve this, but these things happen, I didn’t plan it. You will meet someone else and be happy, I am sure of it.”
I was astonished, “I don’t want someone new Richard, I want you!” I cried.
After he confessed having sex with the young woman on several occasions, (who, by the way, happened to be 19 years his junior) I fell apart!
I cast away all dignity and cried out, “please don’t leave me Richard, I forgive you. Let’s just put this behind us and move on and get our marriage back. I will do whatever it takes to make this marriage work, please give me another chance!”
He tried to explain that I hadn’t done anything wrong, it wasn’t about me, he had fallen into this and now he wanted out of the marriage.
Still I begged, graveled and pleaded, but to no avail.
The look on his face and the sound of the door closing behind him as he walked out of my life that afternoon is still etched in my memory-to this day!
All my life I had dealt with rejection-and now here it was again, taunting me!
The weeks and months that followed were the worst in my life.
I couldn’t eat, sleep, communicate or function. I was numb. I fell into a deep depression and refused to return to “the land of the living.”
At this devestationg time, I can count my “true friends” that stuck by me, on one hand, (maybe three fingers?)
As I lay in my “bed of affliction” it got back to me, that some of my "so-called friends" were gossiping about me and discussing the reasons why my marriage had failed.
This compounded the unbearable pain that I was already in-and I withdrew all the more.
I found myself in the middle of a major meltdown and there seemed, no way out!
A precious Friend who stuck by me, was Lorraine. She showed up at my door several times a week, with a warm smile, a crock of savory soup and a promise that, this too shall come to pass!"
" However, I wasn’t about to indulge in the soup, or listen to her words of comfort.
Some nights she refused to leave, sitting close beside me, whispering prayers and trying to persuade me to get me up and into a shower.
I would lay there staring into space, refusing to converse, eat or clean up.
Finally, late into the night, she would get up, kiss my forehead and make plans to return the next day with still another culinary delight and words of encouragement.
When she left, I sobbed, wrecked with grief....alone………………so alone!
Being a full time minister, I had plenty of obligations.
My weekly T.V. program required interviews, on location.
Filming and being in the studio.
Strangely enough, the girl that worked with me at the Television station was the “other woman.”
Now, the whole T.V crew knew about the affair, and that Richard had left me for her.
I was humiliated beyond words, so showing up to record programs, was out of the question.!!
Therefore, I ran repeats of the pre-taped programs and stayed at home drowning in my own tears.
After two month of calling Richard consistentlly, still begging- he had his number changed.
So, I called his mother and tried to get her to talk some sense into him. She felt terrible about the whole thing, and certainly did not agree with the way I was being treated, however Richard was her son, and blood is thicker than water-so she took his side.
I was beginning to realize that while Richard was going on with his new life with this woman, mine was dissolving. I was at my wits end-it was then I considered ending my life.
THE WAKE UP CALL
I have spent the last twenty-three years of my life reaching out to those who are broken, depressed and hopeless.
Now I had become the “victim” the broken one… the hopeless.
With all my experience, I felt helpless and it seemed that I could not help myself.
I felt like nothing could penetrate the rock that was forming around my broken heart.
I shut down- isolated myself; I was mentally and emotionally crippled and spiritually empty!
The new rescue attempt was orchestrated by my long time friend, Christie Cross, who kidnapped me out of my apartment and whisked me off to her parent’s condo in Tampa Bay to try to “revive me.”
During the day, this gracious family made every effort to derail my “mental depression.”
I was taken out to fabulous restaurants, only to bring MY meal back in a doggie bag.
A night at the movies resulted in me sobbing and running out of the theater.
One morning, after Christie had gone to work, I was left alone. I spent most of the day on the phone trying to get Richard to talk to me. He refused.
I was standing in the kitchen of this beautiful condo-blinded by tears and desperation.
The breakfast nook had a set of doors that opened up to a lovely balcony. I walked over to it, as if in a trance.
I peered over the rail to the pool several stories below.
I could hear these words in my head, “go ahead and jump! Show him what he has done to you! Besides the pain you are in right now, will be gone forever, go ahead and jump!”
I stood there holding on to the railing.
"Sure, death will be a release; I won't have to wake up every morning and find that he was not there, or think about my him in the arms of another woman- and besides, no one loves me, no one cares.
I could escape the shame that I felt when I had to face people, the disgrace!
I pondered all these thoughts, as my mind raced toward... death.
While I was submerged in those dreadful thoughts, a light went off in my head, so brightly that it blurred my vision.
It was a divine intervention, an awakening, the Hand of God! A love so strong, so intense filled me. I backed away from the balcony..........It was like, I WOKE UP.
I stood there glaring at the place where I had just contemplated taking my life and heard myself say out loud,
NEVER, NEVER AGAIN WILL I ALLOW MYSELF TO THINK LIKE THIS, IT IS THE DEVIL AND HE WANTS TO DESTROY MY LIFE. I AM A CHILD OF THE KING, CHRIST LIVES IN ME. I MAY BE DOWN- BUT I AM "NOT OVER."
I AM GOING THROUGH A TERRIBLE BROKEN TIME IN MY LIFE. BUT... I WILL MAKE IT! I WILL SURVIVE!"
Now, I didn’t come out of the brokenness right at that very moment. I had some things that needed healing, restoring and rebuilding.
BUT,that was the defining moment when I made a decision- that one way or another I would climb out of my pit of despair and “live again.”
It was a bumpy road back to regaining confidence, dignity and my faith. But I was reassured in my heart that “all things are possible to those who believe,” And in spite of what I was going through, I am a die-hard believer!
And i know this....MY REDEEMER LIVES!!!!!!
That is the reason that I am writing this-because I am a survivor, I am convinced that what God did for me He will do you, if you will let Him!
So, it is my intention to reach out to you (who like me) might be going through, or has gone through this kind of thing and you are at a place where you think all hope is gone and your life will never be the same.
Actually, things will be different, but I can assure you-that you will get through.
You will return to the healthy, happy life that you truly deserve, as a child of God!
I am healed and ministering FULL TIME- INTERNATIONALLY, on television, radio, personal speaking seminars, conferences, churches and I have authored two booka.
Betrayal, The Deepest Cut- my first book
A Soul for Sale, A true Story- second book, selling internationally!
I thank God that, I didn't let one man's decision to adandon me, take me out!
But to let God bring me back to "HIS PLAN FOR MY LIFE!!!"
YOUR COMMENTS ARE WELCOME AND SO APPRECIATED.
PLEASE LEAVE ONE
Question, is the church influencing the world, or is the world influencing the church?
Lately, I have been struck with realization that "the world" and it's ways, are starting to creep into the church.
Please understand that I am just sharing my views, thoughts and "concerns!"
I have been a christian speaker for over 20 years. I have traveled to different parts of the world speaking, I have been heard and seen on global radio and television-and while that doesn't make me an expert on "anything," it certainly validates that I come in contact with a tremendous amount of people and see alot.
Now, I want to began by making something clear, crystal clear-I am not some christian fanatic who is here to judge or condemn anyone.
I am simply writing it as I see it.
You, my dear reader are free to decide for yourself!
First of all, what does the bible mean when it uses the term "the world?"
Well, as Christian's we know that the world system is corrupt.
If it were not, there would be no need for Jesus to deliver us from it.
Right?
So "the world" and the ways of "the world" are, fleshy, prideful, idolatry, lustful, lovers of money, greedy etc........
If you would like to get a deeper definition of "the world" as the bible teaches, then visit John's or James letters, Jesus words or Paul's descriptions.
The "church" is the Body of Christ on the earth.
We are in the world, but not of it-that's the Word of God.
He said it.
So when we are born again, we are not of "the world" or it's ways.
We are, in fact, called to be separate and holy to the Lord-
Don't hear much teaching on that anymore. I guess people are afraid they will "offend?"
Quite often, Truth does offend!
Here's the thing-
Have you noticed the "suggestive" clothing that some are wearing to services?
Now, let me again make myself clear, so that I don't get a tomato tossed at me over this.
I love fashion, love cool clothes, love the latest styles, love to shop and buy nice clothes-I try to have some style and taste, fashion wise, when I speak publicly.
And, I dress modern, who doesn't.
We are Christians not prude's.
But, what I'm getting at is exposed cleavages-
short dresses and skirts,
tight muscle shirts,
blue jeans that look glued on.
Isn't that the way Hollywood dresses?
The tighter, the shorter, the lower, the better.!
A competitive society where men and women are "body conscience?"
Are we the children of God falling into that same trap?
Let me ask you a fair question,
"Is the church considered the house of God?"
"Is it appropriate to be exposing body parts, when the people of God have gathered together to worship Him?
Check this out.
A man was visiting a church for the first time. After the service, he mentioned how he couldn't' help but notice the women's breasts and legs, because of the revealing outfits they were wearing.
Immediately he was scolded for looking at them!
He replied, "NO, women shouldn't dress like that in what you consider your "Church!"
Don't you think it takes the attention away from God?
Women know when they look sexy and alluring. And frankly, they should know better then to show up at church dressed like that! Don't blame me, I am only human and it is my first time at your church!"
We can argue that all day long... but ya know what? the dude was right-period, paragraph!
Paul wrote to the church about "not wanting to be the one to make some one stumble and sin over simply eating meat sacrificed to idols. He could have said, "hey if they eat it, that's not my problem." But he was more concerned about being a "stumbling block." Shouldn't we do the same?
Doesn't the Word of God, (the manual by which we are to live,) instruct us on how to dress and conduct ourselves?
The mother of a teen was struggling with her daughter. She was trying to make her see that the clothes she was wearing to school and church was revealing and suggestive.
Finally just when mom thought she had made some progress, they attended church service.
The preacher (a lady pastor) came out on the stage wearing ... tights, that were ... ahh tight! Her blouse was very sexy and she had on a pair of stiletto heels. She could barely walk and almost tripped on the heels.
The young daughter tapped her mother on the shoulder, "I don't know why you are on me about my clothes, look what she has on, and she's the pastor."
Case closed.
Hey, I am not implying that looking cute and provocative for your hubby is wrong.
I am not saying that going to the mall dressed comfy and stylish is inappropriate.
Nor am I saying that wearing blue jeans and casual clothes to church instead of suits is wrong. Hardly.
But is it such a big sacrifice for us to dress "discreetly when in the House of God-
I know that this kind of discussion can be tuff and challenging. However, I wanted to be honest and open and put it out there.
I hope you can see my heart on this subject.
It is simply.. "He (God) is holy, and we are called to be....................holy-especially in this day and hour.
P.S. on the subject mentioned above.....
We certainly understand when someone is unaware of the "proper way to dress" when they are unsaved or new in the Lord. We don't want to offend them. However for those of us who know that our attire is revealing, inappropriate and seductive..... that's another story.
I will be continuing to blog on the subject of, "The World influencing the Church.
I hope u will come back and leave a comment.
Love to u all...
Please understand that I am just sharing my views, thoughts and "concerns!"
I have been a christian speaker for over 20 years. I have traveled to different parts of the world speaking, I have been heard and seen on global radio and television-and while that doesn't make me an expert on "anything," it certainly validates that I come in contact with a tremendous amount of people and see alot.
Now, I want to began by making something clear, crystal clear-I am not some christian fanatic who is here to judge or condemn anyone.
I am simply writing it as I see it.
You, my dear reader are free to decide for yourself!
First of all, what does the bible mean when it uses the term "the world?"
Well, as Christian's we know that the world system is corrupt.
If it were not, there would be no need for Jesus to deliver us from it.
Right?
So "the world" and the ways of "the world" are, fleshy, prideful, idolatry, lustful, lovers of money, greedy etc........
If you would like to get a deeper definition of "the world" as the bible teaches, then visit John's or James letters, Jesus words or Paul's descriptions.
The "church" is the Body of Christ on the earth.
We are in the world, but not of it-that's the Word of God.
He said it.
So when we are born again, we are not of "the world" or it's ways.
We are, in fact, called to be separate and holy to the Lord-
Don't hear much teaching on that anymore. I guess people are afraid they will "offend?"
Quite often, Truth does offend!
Here's the thing-
Have you noticed the "suggestive" clothing that some are wearing to services?
Now, let me again make myself clear, so that I don't get a tomato tossed at me over this.
I love fashion, love cool clothes, love the latest styles, love to shop and buy nice clothes-I try to have some style and taste, fashion wise, when I speak publicly.
And, I dress modern, who doesn't.
We are Christians not prude's.
But, what I'm getting at is exposed cleavages-
short dresses and skirts,
tight muscle shirts,
blue jeans that look glued on.
Isn't that the way Hollywood dresses?
The tighter, the shorter, the lower, the better.!
A competitive society where men and women are "body conscience?"
Are we the children of God falling into that same trap?
Let me ask you a fair question,
"Is the church considered the house of God?"
"Is it appropriate to be exposing body parts, when the people of God have gathered together to worship Him?
Check this out.
A man was visiting a church for the first time. After the service, he mentioned how he couldn't' help but notice the women's breasts and legs, because of the revealing outfits they were wearing.
Immediately he was scolded for looking at them!
He replied, "NO, women shouldn't dress like that in what you consider your "Church!"
Don't you think it takes the attention away from God?
Women know when they look sexy and alluring. And frankly, they should know better then to show up at church dressed like that! Don't blame me, I am only human and it is my first time at your church!"
We can argue that all day long... but ya know what? the dude was right-period, paragraph!
Paul wrote to the church about "not wanting to be the one to make some one stumble and sin over simply eating meat sacrificed to idols. He could have said, "hey if they eat it, that's not my problem." But he was more concerned about being a "stumbling block." Shouldn't we do the same?
Doesn't the Word of God, (the manual by which we are to live,) instruct us on how to dress and conduct ourselves?
The mother of a teen was struggling with her daughter. She was trying to make her see that the clothes she was wearing to school and church was revealing and suggestive.
Finally just when mom thought she had made some progress, they attended church service.
The preacher (a lady pastor) came out on the stage wearing ... tights, that were ... ahh tight! Her blouse was very sexy and she had on a pair of stiletto heels. She could barely walk and almost tripped on the heels.
The young daughter tapped her mother on the shoulder, "I don't know why you are on me about my clothes, look what she has on, and she's the pastor."
Case closed.
Hey, I am not implying that looking cute and provocative for your hubby is wrong.
I am not saying that going to the mall dressed comfy and stylish is inappropriate.
Nor am I saying that wearing blue jeans and casual clothes to church instead of suits is wrong. Hardly.
But is it such a big sacrifice for us to dress "discreetly when in the House of God-
I know that this kind of discussion can be tuff and challenging. However, I wanted to be honest and open and put it out there.
I hope you can see my heart on this subject.
It is simply.. "He (God) is holy, and we are called to be....................holy-especially in this day and hour.
P.S. on the subject mentioned above.....
We certainly understand when someone is unaware of the "proper way to dress" when they are unsaved or new in the Lord. We don't want to offend them. However for those of us who know that our attire is revealing, inappropriate and seductive..... that's another story.
I will be continuing to blog on the subject of, "The World influencing the Church.
I hope u will come back and leave a comment.
Love to u all...
2011-What "really" lies ahead for us??
Happy New Year!
When New Year arrives, we hear "words" like "breakthru, blessings, best year yet, prosperity,etc
You can become known as a "dooms day prophet" (like in the O.T.) if you even dare to say "the new year will be a time of testing." hhhhmmmm-you seldom get a "happy face" when you say things like that.
Now don't get me wrong... I am not a prophet nor do I predict "doomsday."
However- I believe that 2011 may be a bumpy ride-but those who "trust in the Lord, they will come out shining like the noonday sun."
So what do I believe 2011 holds for the Body of Christ?
Repentance/preparing His Bride
I also believe that this is the year that God will seek "true repentance" from his people. If we don't repent from our sins-He will expose us! Those who truly repent and return will bath under the fountain of His Holy Blood and be cleansed. Those who continue in sin.. will perish. God does not and will not abide with those who willfully sin-
Evangelism will be in the "forefront"
God's heart has always been for the lost, that is why He sent His beloved Son Jesus to die for us. Because He desires men/women to repent and be saved.
He has given us the commission-We are His hands, feet, and His voice upon the earth, it is up to us to go and rescue the lost.
and...
Those who do"go" will see great miracles, as miracles are no longer limited to certain "ministries" but God is moving by His Spirit upon the earth and miracles are breaking out in remote, unexpected places.
A calling out- of the young lions (youth)
I feel strongly that this year is a major move of THE YOUNG LIONS!!
Young men and women will rise up and preach the gospel with a pure voice! Not prideful, or desiring riches, but pure and humble hearts.
God is seeking young men/women who will rise to the call-
This is the new breed, the Young Lions.. The Lords Mighty Servants. Be prepared young adults, you are about to "rise up" and be heard. It is already happening!
Yes, this will be an amazing year.
The church will be "cleaner, stronger it will exhibit extra ordinary power to tear down the devils strong holds. Because this year..God will strengthen the feeble knee's and cleanse our hearts -if we let Him!
He is bringing the warriors and intercessors to the front lines!
Yes this is the year of growth thru testing, proving and training the Body of Christ to be all that it can be to the Glory of God.
Be ready precious saint, read the Word, Pray without ceasing, trust God and stay clean..... so the devil has nothing "in you."
Be encouraged.. God is for you, who then can be against you! You are complete in Christ, He has your back.
Don't ask God to bless what you're doing... but instead DO WHAT HE IS BLESSING!
When New Year arrives, we hear "words" like "breakthru, blessings, best year yet, prosperity,etc
You can become known as a "dooms day prophet" (like in the O.T.) if you even dare to say "the new year will be a time of testing." hhhhmmmm-you seldom get a "happy face" when you say things like that.
Now don't get me wrong... I am not a prophet nor do I predict "doomsday."
However- I believe that 2011 may be a bumpy ride-but those who "trust in the Lord, they will come out shining like the noonday sun."
So what do I believe 2011 holds for the Body of Christ?
Okay, here we go....
'Testing, to purify and strengthen our "faith."
A good Father, teaches His children to obey, and walk upright before Him-there are times He will let them fall so they can learn-and rise up stronger!!!!!God is not tempting-He is purifying and perfecting..
Jesus was perfected by His "sufferings" and though God is not putting sufferings on us, He will teach us how to be strong through the hard times! A testing that perfects, not destroys... see your trials as "stepping stones" to a greater closer -deeper walk with God.
I believe God is going to reveal what is in our hearts to grow us up spiritually-in our faith walk. Many fine saints are walking thru very difficult times and coming out of the fire-with not even the smell of smoke on them.
These are the ones that are not moved by sight, fear or lack of faith, but they wait upon the Lord and depend on Him completely for every need- this kind of faith will see water flow out of the rock and the heavens rain manna, when there is a famine in the land!
I believe God is going to reveal what is in our hearts to grow us up spiritually-in our faith walk. Many fine saints are walking thru very difficult times and coming out of the fire-with not even the smell of smoke on them.
These are the ones that are not moved by sight, fear or lack of faith, but they wait upon the Lord and depend on Him completely for every need- this kind of faith will see water flow out of the rock and the heavens rain manna, when there is a famine in the land!
Repentance/preparing His Bride
He is Holy! Repentance is a must, starting with the House of God.
Evangelism will be in the "forefront"
God's heart has always been for the lost, that is why He sent His beloved Son Jesus to die for us. Because He desires men/women to repent and be saved.
He has given us the commission-We are His hands, feet, and His voice upon the earth, it is up to us to go and rescue the lost.
and...
Those who do"go" will see great miracles, as miracles are no longer limited to certain "ministries" but God is moving by His Spirit upon the earth and miracles are breaking out in remote, unexpected places.
A calling out- of the young lions (youth)
I feel strongly that this year is a major move of THE YOUNG LIONS!!
Young men and women will rise up and preach the gospel with a pure voice! Not prideful, or desiring riches, but pure and humble hearts.
God is seeking young men/women who will rise to the call-
This is the new breed, the Young Lions.. The Lords Mighty Servants. Be prepared young adults, you are about to "rise up" and be heard. It is already happening!
Yes, this will be an amazing year.
The church will be "cleaner, stronger it will exhibit extra ordinary power to tear down the devils strong holds. Because this year..God will strengthen the feeble knee's and cleanse our hearts -if we let Him!
He is bringing the warriors and intercessors to the front lines!
Yes this is the year of growth thru testing, proving and training the Body of Christ to be all that it can be to the Glory of God.
Be ready precious saint, read the Word, Pray without ceasing, trust God and stay clean..... so the devil has nothing "in you."
Be encouraged.. God is for you, who then can be against you! You are complete in Christ, He has your back.
Don't ask God to bless what you're doing... but instead DO WHAT HE IS BLESSING!
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