[Faith-Talk] serving and connection

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Judy,
Awe, how kind of you. I think you speak in general broad terms to help because we do not know Andrew or much of his life story.
Can I chat off list with you about ministries?

I have questions of my own but plan to make a new subject line about specific ministries.

Ashley

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From: Faith-Talk <faith-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Judy Jones via Faith-Talk
Sent: Saturday, August 10, 2024 7:29 PM
To: 'Faith-talk, for the discussion of Blindness in faith and religion' <faith-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Judy Jones <sonshines59 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Faith-Talk] serving and connection

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.”

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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
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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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