Loss of Zeal

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Mike Vinson
2 weeks ago

Hello Mike and Sandi

All of a sudden I felt the need to write to you and let you know that I really am thankful to you for what the Lord has given you and you opened up to me. Thank you so much.

I shunned religion since about the age of 17. It’s a long story so I’ll just say that Jehovah’s Witnesses were the only truth out there and I had issues with them, so No more for me.

It was my Dad that found your site. He was saying things that did sound interesting. It took awhile but once I started reading I couldn’t let it go. That was around 2010 maybe. So much has happened since then, but the one thing that was and is the same is nobody around me really understands or cares about what the Lord is doing, what truth is. I’m kinda on my own and so I don’t say much less I’m asked. even then it never goes well. My wife is on the fence about it, she was hurt by JWs and doesn’t want to get involved. I don’t blame her as that’s the way I’ve been.

Over the years I’ve slowed down on reading and listening for some reason and then started back up. I don’t get why but it’s gotta be of the Lord. His will is my walk. I try to keep up but just can’t.

In February another problem came about. A simple little bump on my tongue. It got bigger and so I had it checked. It was Cancer, again. This one was bad enough that Doctors here in Amarillo sent me to Dallas and after 3 weeks in hospital there and 6 more weeks of radiation I’m home. Things will never be the same but I am slowly getting better. I hate the way I sound so I don’t talk much and lost a lot of muscle in my shoulder and feeling in my leg for some reason. I’m working on it.

I listened to one of the recent studies from you and it was so good to hear. I just wanted to say, Thank you.

I don’t know how I can enjoy the studies so much and then do without for a while. I think maybe that’s part of the Lord gives and takes away. I know there is more to that.

Anyway, Thank you and Sandi for all the time and work. I thank The Lord for his body and the understanding that comes from Him through ALL of You.

If it’s proper, would you all Pray for me? I know I’m a long way from being a saint. I think I need some help mentally, Physically and most of all spiritually.

Thanks for reading

Sorry for the Length

Your very small Brother In Christ

J___

Hi J____,

It is so good to hear from you! Your words of gratitude raise my spirit and make the trials of life worth all the effort.

Yes, it is true… “His will is [our] walk”, because He is working all things after the counsel of His own will (Eph 1:11).

It is encouraging to see that His will has you “feeling the need to write” such encouraging words of gratitude:

Psa 107:21 Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!
Psa 107:22 And let them sacrifice the sacrifices of thanksgiving, and declare his works with rejoicing.

If you read that whole chapter of Psalms, you will see that “His goodness” refers to the trials of life which lead us to “[our] wits’ end” and to repentance:

Psa 107:25 For he commandeth, and raiseth the stormy wind, which lifteth up the waves thereof.
Psa 107:26 They mount up to the heaven, they go down again to the depths: their soul is melted because of trouble.
Psa 107:27 They reel to and fro, and stagger like a drunken man, and are at their wits’ end.
Psa 107:28 Then they cry unto the LORD in their trouble, and he bringeth them out of their distresses.
Psa 107:29 He maketh the storm a calm, so that the waves thereof are still.
Psa 107:30 Then are they glad because they be quiet; so he bringeth them unto their desired haven.
Psa 107:31 Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!

Notice the placement of the word ‘then’. Being brought to our “wits’ end” alway precedes our repentance and “crying unto the Lord in [our] trouble”. Only “then… He makes the storm calm” and only “then are [we] glad [and] praise the Lord for His goodness and His wonderful works to the children of men.”

Rom 2:4 Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance?

Of course it is very “proper for all of us to pray for you.” It is our honor and blessing to do so. The very best “mental, physical and spiritual help” you will find is right here with the body of Christ:

Heb 12:22 But ye are come unto mount Sion, and unto the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to an innumerable company of angels,
Heb 12:23 To the general assembly and church of the firstborn, which are written in heaven, and to God the Judge of all, and to the spirits of just men made perfect,
Heb 12:24 And to Jesus the mediator of the new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling, that speaketh better things than that of Abel.

When and if the Lord leads you to do so, we would love to have you with us on our daily zoom fellowship. Just click on the word ‘fellowship’ on the home page and go to the day you want to be with us. It is always at 7:00 P.M. ET.

Your are in my fervent prayers for complete and speedy healing.

Your brother who struggles and rejoices with you, Mike

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