[Faith-Talk] serving and connection

[andrew edgcumbe]

i need a support system that will help me braine storm ideas and help
adbvocate and help me find opportunities somebody like me doesn't see what
opportunities there are.

On Sat, Aug 10, 2024 at 7:30 PM Judy Jones via Faith-Talk <
faith-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> Okay that is true, no doubt, but that isn't the point.  The point is
> helping you understand some baby steps you can take to get from Point A to
> Point Z.
>
> Now:  You are either going to decide to take some self-help steps, or you
> won't.
>
> Keep the questions coming, I know you have been given a lot to think about.
> Judy
>
> “Embrace each day with His mercies and blessings.”
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Faith-Talk <faith-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of andrew
> edgcumbe via Faith-Talk
> Sent: Saturday, August 10, 2024 4:06 PM
> To: Faith-talk, for the discussion of Blindness in faith and religion <
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> Cc: andrew edgcumbe <rollercoasterman86 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Faith-Talk] serving and connection
>
> The other things nobody knows my family and how i been brought up or
> anything like that.
>
>
> On Sat, Aug 10, 2024 at 11:16 AM Linda Mentink via Faith-Talk <
> faith-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
> > Hi Andrew,
> >
> > Please allow me to make some observations and suggestions here.
> >
> > One thing is that you are going a lot by your feelings. Feelings change
> > and are not reliable because they center on you. You are centering on
> you.
> > It's all about you. That's not good, and I'm guessing that people sense
> > that in you.
> >
> > Others here have suggested that you reach out to blindness organizations
> > in Canada, and Joy has given you information. We've suggested that to you
> > here before, and you always have some excuse or other. As long as you
> make
> > excuses, you won't get anywhere.
> >
> > You must take it to the Lord in prayer and ask Him to help you be more
> > confident in yourself and in the gifts He's given you. If you don't know
> > what those gifts are, then take an online test to find that out.
> >
> > Meet with the church leadership for the purpose of informing them about
> > your skills and your desire to minister to others, whether that be in the
> > actual church service or somewhere else in the church's ministry.
> >
> > Maybe you just need to move to a town or city where transportation is
> > available and where there are other blind people.
> >
> > You come across here as a very needy individual, and your disabilities
> > make that seem worse. Therefore, people do not know how to help you, and
> > maybe they don't have a lot of time to devote to someone as needy as you.
> > When they are too helpful, just nicely explain what you need or don't
> need.
> > As blind people, we are always educating by what we say and how we act
> > around others. If you can learn to be more articulate rather than saying
> > "and stuff like that", that will go a long way in your figuring out a
> plan.
> > As I said, pray and seek the Lord. Then set one small goal that is
> doable.
> > That done, set another.
> >
> > I hope something we've said here will help; but nothing will if you don't
> > make some changes!
> >
> > Blessings,
> >
> > Linda
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