[Faith-talk] Relationship Issues

Sun May 21 02:35:59 UTC 2017

Hello Ericka,

That is an amazing story. You really turned something negative into a 
positive while educating them.
I'd respond as you did. If they want to pray for me, I'd say yes. But say to 
pray for
good paying work and say something on the plight of disabled qualified 
Americans who cannot find employment.

I'm glad they turned their prayer around and followed your lead.

Ashley

-----Original Message----- 
From: Ericka via Faith-Talk
Sent: Friday, May 19, 2017 11:43 AM
To: Faith-talk, for the discussion of Blindness in faith and religion
Cc: Ericka
Subject: Re: [Faith-talk] Relationship Issues

Yikes! Chad and I had one incident, and this was just the only one I ever 
encountered.  Things went remarkably better. We had come out of some store 
like say dollar tree, and were waiting for a cab maybe. I don't recall 
anymore. Well there were three people that asked us if they could pray for 
us.  Yes they did want to heal us. Usually I get in trouble for speaking my 
mind, but this time God was really with me. Chad let me handle it I think 
because he knew knew I'd never dealt with this before. First i said we 
already knew Jesus and had a church. Then I said to them something like this 
"don't pray for us to have sight, pray for us to have good paying work." We 
explained how hard it was for people with disabilities to get jobs. They 
proceeded to gather around us, and you know what? They been down in prayer 
and prayed for us to have good jobs, that he would continue to bless us. 
Then we were all on our way to our next destinations. I wish all of you who 
have been "healed" like you describe Melissa had more of an experience like 
we did.

Ericka Short from my iPhone 6+

> On May 18, 2017, at 10:27 PM, Melissa R Green via Faith-Talk 
> <faith-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
> Oh my gosh, I have so many stories about me being healed.
> My favorite took place in Denver at a bus stop.  This guy wanted to pray 
> for the group of us.  Of course me being outspoken, told him that it fine 
> to pray for me, and I answered his question by saying that god had a 
> purpose for me being blind.  He told me I was wrong.  Then he proceeded to 
> pray for us and anoint us, and speak in tongues.  The girl next to me left 
> marks on my leg with her nails.  After he was done he told me that I was 
> full of the devil.  Because god never means for anyone to be blind.  Then 
> told us to wash our eyes 20 or more times.  We will all see.  I have to 
> say we had a heated discussion after he left while waiting on the bus. 
> That is just one of my stories.
>
>
>
>
> Best,
> Melissa R. Green And Pj
> -----Original Message----- From: Jenny Keller via Faith-Talk
> Sent: Sunday, May 14, 2017 11:46 PM
> To: Faith-talk, for the discussion of Blindness in faith and religion
> Cc: Jenny Keller
> Subject: Re: [Faith-talk] Relationship Issues
>
> Hi,
>
> I grew up in the Bible belt myself, only having come up here in 09 to 
> Illinois.
>
> It seemed as though most of the churches that you walked into had to touch 
> your head and heal you. It was not OK for you to be blind. It was not 
> understood that they will be done in the Lords prayer means just that. If 
> he wills that you will see then that's fine what did they lay hands on you 
> or not.
>
> Again, I am for size, to all churches north or south. That it is OK to be 
> blind. The Lord does not expect us all to see properly. If he did, there 
> would never be any blindness ever. There would be no blind people to heal 
> back in the day.
>
> I am sure though, in those days as these that there were blind people that 
> not all blind people were healed even in Jesus time. So, if that's the 
> case then, why not now.
>
> So, that's my two cents. For all it's worth :-) God bless you guys at 
> least till tomorrow
>
>
> Jenny
>
>> On May 14, 2017, at 10:47 PM, Justin Williams via Faith-Talk 
>> <faith-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> You guys who've found someone, that's fantastic. Some good stories on 
>> here.
>> If I can find a nice sweet intelligent young lady who accepts me, I'll be
>> good.  I'm in the bible belt,  so I've pretty much given up on the church
>> lady.  It seems like the single professionals hold the blindness against 
>> me,
>> or tell me I can see if I just pray hard enough.  It's sort of 
>> depressing,
>> disrespectful and rude.  There is only but so much of that I can take. 
>> And,
>> I have found that most can't hole an intelligent conversation.  The 
>> college
>> educated ones are holding out for the perfect man who jesus drops into 
>> their
>> lap.
>>
>> Justin
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Faith-Talk [mailto:faith-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of mr.
>> Chikodinaka Nickarandidum Oguledo via Faith-Talk
>> Sent: Sunday, May 14, 2017 11:30 PM
>> To: Faith-talk, for the discussion of Blindness in faith and religion
>> <faith-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: mr. Chikodinaka Nickarandidum Oguledo <ochikodinaka at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Faith-talk] Relationship Issues
>>
>> I will keep u updated on my relationship wife happiness lady adonnih 
>> Oguledo
>> friens tell me it is stress ful what is it like being a dad stressfull?
>> hoo do I ask
>>
>>> On 5/14/17, Jenny Keller via Faith-Talk <faith-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> Thank you so much for that interesting and wonderful email Linda.
>>>
>>> I wish myself and I'm sure other people who are or are not on this
>>> list, which feel the same way. Make the same choices as you did.
>>>
>>> Now, having been more faithful and obedient did my Lord. I am able to
>>> stand tall and stand firm and that was obedient choices.
>>>
>>> My purpose in life is to get to know Christ and only Christ.
>>>
>>> That's the only person I'm concerned about at this time in my life.
>>> Actually ever.
>>>
>>> A man would have to come into my life that would understand that 
>>> precept.
>>> God first. Always will be.
>>>
>>> I would never come into a marriage and message you Asian where I am
>>> unable to keep the house. It's not fair to him. So being single seems
>>> to be my only option. It's not that I can't buy training keep the
>>> house because I know how. But my physical situation will not let me do 
>>> it.
>>>
>>> That's OK though, like I said, my time with the Lord. And my
>>> fellowship with those who are either single or married with the Lord
>>> also needs more to be then any marriage. I great we love that people
>>> are married and happy. And I give you a lot of respect and admiration 
>>> for
>> that.
>>>
>>> But, to be honest, I wish I were 61 and still a virgin. There is so
>>> much more to life than sex.
>>>
>>> I wish young adults would understand that now. Luckily some of them
>>> still do.
>>>
>>>
>>> Jenny
>>>
>>>> On May 14, 2017, at 9:45 PM, Linda Mentink via Faith-Talk
>>>> <faith-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Hi All,
>>>>
>>>> I have read with interest all the posts.  Quite a few things crossed
>>>> my mind as I read.
>>>>
>>>> Firstly, Bill, as has been said, you're too eager, and will turn
>>>> women off with this eagerness or pushiness.  A man tried that with me
>>>> once.  I wasn't interested in marriage, but I gave him a chance.  He
>>>> was a sighted man who played Bass Viol in the orchestra which
>>>> accompanied a community choral group with which I sang for many
>>>> years.  He was very oppressive, and was so full of himself, that I
>>>> told him that there was no room for me, or anyone else in his life.
>>>> He asked me how to attract a woman.  I told him a few things!
>>>>
>>>> Secoddly, to Erica's point about "shacking up," this one really
>>>> bothers me.  I don't know who made the rule in the Social Security
>>>> Administration that people living on SSI lose income when they marry,
>>>> encouraging even Christians to disobey God's Word the Bible.  God
>>>> never said to forget marriage if you wouldn't have as much mone
>>>> coming in.  I believe that this is a serious sin, and that God will
>>>> not bless those relationships, and the people in them, as much as He
>>>> will those who live their lives in obedience to Him.  Those who do
>>>> this are defiling the marriage bed, and committing adultery.  Shame
>>>> on the American leadership for putting this rule forward and enforcing
>> it!
>>>>
>>>> Thirdly, anyone desiring to be married should study the passages on
>>>> this in the Bible, especially if they are Christians.  We are not to
>>>> be unequally yoked with unbelievers, so fellowship with those of like
>>>> precious faith.  The blind Christian needs to handle himself or
>>>> herself appropriately, and must be confident, not helpless and
>>>> dependent on others.  Marriage is a partnership, and a sighted person
>>>> is not going to even want to enter into a marriage relationship with
>>>> a blind person who can't take care of themselves.  As to how far you
>>>> should go, keep your clothes on.  And, if you're a man, and you can't
>>>> support a woman, get a job.  God commands mothers to be keepers at
>>>> home, which society has disobeyed.  The man is to be the head of the
>>>> home, as Christ is the head of the Church, and its up to him to
>>>> provide for his family.  The woman should stay at home and raise the
>> children.  That's the Biblical plan.
>>>> Some have worked it out so that the woman goes to work and the man
>>>> stays home, in the case of some blind friends I know.  And in some
>>>> cases, both work.  It's tough to figure this all out, but it should
>>>> be done prayerfully.
>>>>
>>>> I am 61, and have remained single and a virgin.  I have had
>>>> relationships over the years, but they didn't work out.  I am very
>>>> content as a single woman.  Paul encourages us to be as he is,
>>>> thereby being able to serve the Lord more fully.  Because I don't
>>>> have to divide my time between taking care of a husband and family
>>>> and serving my Lord, I can be single-minded inservice to Him.  I know
>>>> many who serve the Lord together as couples, and most couples I know
>>>> and fellowship with are happy, well-adjusted people raising their
>> children in the church.
>>>>
>>>> If we are willing to obey God's precepts, we will save ourselves from
>>>> a lot of heartache.  Commit your way to the Lord, and He will give
>>>> you the desires of your heart.
>>>>
>>>> I hope this makes sense!
>>>>
>>>> Blessings,
>>>>
>>>> Linda
>>>>
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