Comments on: Keep Moving Forward http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2008/01/keep-moving-forward/ reb•e•lu•tion (reb’el lu shen) n. a teenage rebellion against low expectations Fri, 12 Mar 2010 01:20:52 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7.1 hourly 1 By: John Doe http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2008/01/keep-moving-forward/#comment-537934 John Doe Mon, 08 Mar 2010 07:18:13 +0000 http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2008/01/keep-moving-forward/#comment-537934 Ok, I've got a question. I'm finding out that relationships can be one of the biggest progression stoppers if they go wrong. I need help in one in particular. Say you're a guy. Also, say something comes between you and another Christian friend, and say you and he have been best friends since you were ten and eleven. So, they used to be a really good friend. A girl comes along, and he falls for her. So, any interaction that you have with her at all causes him to get jealous and over-defensive. You're used-to-be best friend continues to play the part of the victim even though he's not, and you keep on putting time and energy into repairing the relationship between you and him. This one relationship is taking all of your time and energy to repair, yet there are no results. You wait and continue to make repairs--still no results. Would it be wiser to make new friends and use your time and energy on more productive things, or should you keep on persuing repairs for this relationship? It's basically sapping the life out of you, you've prayed countless times, but they continue to turn more friends against you, make you look bad, and killing your efforts by playing the victim of the situation. The girl your friend likes is really nice, but you truly aren't attracted to her in the way that he thinks. There isn't a definite boyfriend/girlfriend relationship between him and her because the girl doesn't even think of him that way. If anybody would start THAT kind of relationship, it would definitely be him, and the girl would probably reject it then. You're tired of this, deeply hurt, and feel like you can't go on, but you want God's will to be done. Does anybody out there have any Bible verses or advice? I'm really pained and need as much support as possible. Please help me. Ok, I’ve got a question. I’m finding out that relationships can be one of the biggest progression stoppers if they go wrong. I need help in one in particular. Say you’re a guy. Also, say something comes between you and another Christian friend, and say you and he have been best friends since you were ten and eleven. So, they used to be a really good friend. A girl comes along, and he falls for her. So, any interaction that you have with her at all causes him to get jealous and over-defensive. You’re used-to-be best friend continues to play the part of the victim even though he’s not, and you keep on putting time and energy into repairing the relationship between you and him. This one relationship is taking all of your time and energy to repair, yet there are no results. You wait and continue to make repairs–still no results. Would it be wiser to make new friends and use your time and energy on more productive things, or should you keep on persuing repairs for this relationship? It’s basically sapping the life out of you, you’ve prayed countless times, but they continue to turn more friends against you, make you look bad, and killing your efforts by playing the victim of the situation. The girl your friend likes is really nice, but you truly aren’t attracted to her in the way that he thinks. There isn’t a definite boyfriend/girlfriend relationship between him and her because the girl doesn’t even think of him that way. If anybody would start THAT kind of relationship, it would definitely be him, and the girl would probably reject it then. You’re tired of this, deeply hurt, and feel like you can’t go on, but you want God’s will to be done. Does anybody out there have any Bible verses or advice? I’m really pained and need as much support as possible. Please help me.

]]> By: Ben http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2008/01/keep-moving-forward/#comment-537931 Ben Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:33:43 +0000 http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2008/01/keep-moving-forward/#comment-537931 Thanks, that's really helpful. If it's not too much, say a short prayer for me and all the other people going through the same thing. Thanks sooo much. :D --In Christ, Ben Thanks, that’s really helpful. If it’s not too much, say a short prayer for me and all the other people going through the same thing. Thanks sooo much. :D –In Christ, Ben

]]> By: Elyse http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2008/01/keep-moving-forward/#comment-535418 Elyse Tue, 23 Feb 2010 18:31:26 +0000 http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2008/01/keep-moving-forward/#comment-535418 Ben- I don't know everything, but perhaps I can give a few suggestions based on my observations. I'm always where you are. However, what I find works best for me personally is to take things one day at a time. None of us need to wear ourselves out in the process of moving forward. It's saying to God, "I'm so tired, and I don't want to keep going, but I ask for your strength in getting this done." That's where "keep moving forward" hits home for me. Unfortuanately, immediate satisfaction isn't always going to happen. That's where God's strength comes in, and this is where we grow. Ben-
I don’t know everything, but perhaps I can give a few suggestions based on my observations. I’m always where you are. However, what I find works best for me personally is to take things one day at a time. None of us need to wear ourselves out in the process of moving forward. It’s saying to God, “I’m so tired, and I don’t want to keep going, but I ask for your strength in getting this done.” That’s where “keep moving forward” hits home for me. Unfortuanately, immediate satisfaction isn’t always going to happen. That’s where God’s strength comes in, and this is where we grow.

]]> By: Ben http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2008/01/keep-moving-forward/#comment-534870 Ben Sun, 21 Feb 2010 05:16:04 +0000 http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2008/01/keep-moving-forward/#comment-534870 Ok, so I get the "keep moving forward.". What I'm wondering, is how? I know that my goal is to keep moving forward, but how do I achieve it? What is my motivation? I know that in the long run, I will be rewarded for my hard work, but how can I stay motivated daily? Some of my goals, are to eat healthy, exercise, get all of my schoolwork finished, earn money for mission trips this summer, work up enough money for a truck, and that's just a few. This requires that I get up at 5:00 in the morning and be in bed by 10:00 at night. I got really motivated at the start of the new year, but it only lasted about 3 weeks. My youth pastor said that what I was trying to do was a work of the flesh, that I didn't have God's support for the sole reason that I hadn't asked for it. With God's support I know I can do this rigorous routine regularly, but what motivation do I have in the form of immediate satisfaction? Or do I just need to put the desire for immediate satisfaction aside and focus on future rewards? Somebody help me, I'm really in a slump and need help. Ok, so I get the “keep moving forward.”. What I’m wondering, is how? I know that my goal is to keep moving forward, but how do I achieve it? What is my motivation? I know that in the long run, I will be rewarded for my hard work, but how can I stay motivated daily? Some of my goals, are to eat healthy, exercise, get all of my schoolwork finished, earn money for mission trips this summer, work up enough money for a truck, and that’s just a few. This requires that I get up at 5:00 in the morning and be in bed by 10:00 at night. I got really motivated at the start of the new year, but it only lasted about 3 weeks. My youth pastor said that what I was trying to do was a work of the flesh, that I didn’t have God’s support for the sole reason that I hadn’t asked for it. With God’s support I know I can do this rigorous routine regularly, but what motivation do I have in the form of immediate satisfaction? Or do I just need to put the desire for immediate satisfaction aside and focus on future rewards? Somebody help me, I’m really in a slump and need help.

]]> By: Catherine http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2008/01/keep-moving-forward/#comment-533294 Catherine Sun, 14 Feb 2010 20:57:58 +0000 http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2008/01/keep-moving-forward/#comment-533294 Keep moving foward to me is one of the hardest things God has challenged me to do. With my life I feel I can not forget what has happened in the past, but I keeep trying and i have learned to start moving on! Let God Bless You Keep moving foward to me is one of the hardest things God has challenged me to do. With my life I feel I can not forget what has happened in the past, but I keeep trying and i have learned to start moving on!
Let God Bless You

]]> By: Katie http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2008/01/keep-moving-forward/#comment-520912 Katie Fri, 04 Dec 2009 17:15:04 +0000 http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2008/01/keep-moving-forward/#comment-520912 to keep moving forward we need gods grace because we stumble a lot trying to get to the other side. but luckily for us if grace is an ocean we are all sinking! because God loves us thanks for the great post! to keep moving forward we need gods grace because we stumble a lot trying to get to the other side. but luckily for us if grace is an ocean we are all sinking! because God loves us thanks for the great post!

]]> By: Jessica http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2008/01/keep-moving-forward/#comment-510787 Jessica Mon, 12 Oct 2009 21:04:43 +0000 http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2008/01/keep-moving-forward/#comment-510787 When I was reading kmf it made me ask myself am I giving a 100% in every area of my life maybe I'm giving a 100% babysitting, but not a 100% reading my Bible! Which can very easily happen we often give a 100% where were most comfortable, and when we do that some of most important areas of are life begin to fall apart such as: Are walk w/ God, are prayer life, etc.. We have to be willing to change as well, you have to be willing to get out of your "comfortable spot" if your not willing to do that you won't get very far or anywhere for that matter! When I was reading kmf it made me ask myself am I giving a 100% in every area of my life maybe I’m giving a 100% babysitting, but not a 100% reading my Bible! Which can very easily happen we often give a 100% where were most comfortable, and when we do that some of most important areas of are life begin to fall apart such as: Are walk w/ God, are prayer life, etc.. We have to be willing to change as well, you have to be willing to get out of your “comfortable spot” if your not willing to do that you won’t get very far or anywhere for that matter!

]]> By: Meaghan http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2008/01/keep-moving-forward/#comment-508388 Meaghan Tue, 29 Sep 2009 01:42:49 +0000 http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2008/01/keep-moving-forward/#comment-508388 I must admit that when I read this I thought of all that's been going on in my life. I know a lot of other people did as well. David Livingston's saying "I don't care where I go as long as I go forward." is really inspiring to me. But I think I would like to add my own words to his. I don't care where I go as long as I go forward and move closer to God. My parents and I have been placed in some odd circumstances throughout the past few years, but lately I've grown closer to God and I believe (at least for me) that the past few years has been a life changing pilgrimage I'll never forget. I'm not staying life is perfect or easy once you know God at a closer level. Every day I'm faced with hardships. All I want to say, is don't quite when things get difficult. It may end in a far greater way than you could ever expect. I must admit that when I read this I thought of all that’s been going on in my life. I know a lot of other people did as well. David Livingston’s saying “I don’t care where I go as long as I go forward.” is really inspiring to me. But I think I would like to add my own words to his. I don’t care where I go as long as I go forward and move closer to God. My parents and I have been placed in some odd circumstances throughout the past few years, but lately I’ve grown closer to God and I believe (at least for me) that the past few years has been a life changing pilgrimage I’ll never forget. I’m not staying life is perfect or easy once you know God at a closer level. Every day I’m faced with hardships. All I want to say, is don’t quite when things get difficult. It may end in a far greater way than you could ever expect.

]]> By: Ramon http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2008/01/keep-moving-forward/#comment-506882 Ramon Thu, 17 Sep 2009 11:16:27 +0000 http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2008/01/keep-moving-forward/#comment-506882 thank you so much for this encouraging article. honestly, I'm really not moving onward as a Christian, but somehow, today, God has prompted me to start moving onward again. I can honestly say I have gone stagnant and complacent and I'm hating it. I wanna live a passionate and radical life for God once again. Also, I'm really blessed with what David Livingstone said, and I'm really thankful for that. God bless you guys! Let's move onwards, and keep going onwards by God's grace and for His glory! God bless! sinner saved by grace, Ramon thank you so much for this encouraging article. honestly, I’m really not moving onward as a Christian, but somehow, today, God has prompted me to start moving onward again. I can honestly say I have gone stagnant and complacent and I’m hating it. I wanna live a passionate and radical life for God once again. Also, I’m really blessed with what David Livingstone said, and I’m really thankful for that. God bless you guys! Let’s move onwards, and keep going onwards by God’s grace and for His glory! God bless!

sinner saved by grace,
Ramon

]]> By: Amanda http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2008/01/keep-moving-forward/#comment-493078 Amanda Wed, 08 Jul 2009 15:53:22 +0000 http://www.therebelution.com/blog/2008/01/keep-moving-forward/#comment-493078 I love C.S. Lewis' quote. Not fare well, but fare forward, voyagers. - T.S. Eliot I love C.S. Lewis’ quote.

Not fare well, but fare forward, voyagers. - T.S. Eliot

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