Where Does Sugar Come From?

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Nazarene Servant

Okay, that title was nothing more than a failed attempt at click-bait wit. We, I think, all know where sugar comes from.

But why is it that some people can be so sweet (as most of of you in this forum are) and others, like myself, end up so adamant and self-preserving. Why can't we all be vulnerable, loving, and inquisitive creatures of Christ when we are saved?
 
Everyone is in different places of spiritual growth & trials for one thing. I can very easily remember being pretty "guarded".. it's a defense. We aren't made with a default setting to automatically trust anyone... even God. I used to always expect the worst, and hope for the best - then no matter what, I wouldn't be disappointed. It's flawed thinking... but we're flawed humans :)
We have to learn.... what to think, what to do, how to act & react, etc. We have to learn that our emotions & feelings are very easy targets for satan. Anything that causes an emotional reaction or strong feeling makes us vulnerable to temptation/attack. For me, it's like an alarm system that goes off... if I find I'm having some sort of emotional reaction, I try to just stop. Be still. Pray. And then re-focus. If I don't, then I might say or do something that isn't quite wise, loving, or right in God's eyes.
One of the hardest things to overcome for me, was/is thoughts. There are quite a few verses of scripture on thinking... and for me, it basically came down to survival. I had to be able to control thoughts/emotions and not allow them to be used against me!
And just because someone is saved, doesn't mean there isn't a battle. That enemy will try all kind of tricks and traps to get at us. We have to be prepared. Scripture tells us this.
-Sorry for rambling around... that probably didn't even come close to answering your question..
 
AtomicSnowflake said:
Everyone is in different places of spiritual growth & trials for one thing. I can very easily remember being pretty "guarded".. it's a defense. We aren't made with a default setting to automatically trust anyone... even God. I used to always expect the worst, and hope for the best - then no matter what, I wouldn't be disappointed. It's flawed thinking... but we're flawed humans :)
We have to learn.... what to think, what to do, how to act & react, etc. We have to learn that our emotions & feelings are very easy targets for satan. Anything that causes an emotional reaction or strong feeling makes us vulnerable to temptation/attack. For me, it's like an alarm system that goes off... if I find I'm having some sort of emotional reaction, I try to just stop. Be still. Pray. And then re-focus. If I don't, then I might say or do something that isn't quite wise, loving, or right in God's eyes.
One of the hardest things to overcome for me, was/is thoughts. There are quite a few verses of scripture on thinking... and for me, it basically came down to survival. I had to be able to control thoughts/emotions and not allow them to be used against me!
And just because someone is saved, doesn't mean there isn't a battle. That enemy will try all kind of tricks and traps to get at us. We have to be prepared. Scripture tells us this.
-Sorry for rambling around... that probably didn't even come close to answering your question..
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It was a perfect answer, Zel. Thank you.
 
Via dolarossa said:
I agree. It sums it up well. Nice job atomic...

we have a lot of habitual thoughts to break which get ingrained and keep us stuck.
But yeh, it’s about loosing our control to something bigger, better and wiser.

hang in there Sam.
I am😇
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Bridling the tongue, emotional response, and psychological impulses are apparently one and the same and I have no control over any of them. Turns out I had faults after all.
 
AtomicSnowflake said:
Everyone is in different places of spiritual growth & trials for one thing. I can very easily remember being pretty "guarded".. it's a defense. We aren't made with a default setting to automatically trust anyone... even God. I used to always expect the worst, and hope for the best - then no matter what, I wouldn't be disappointed. It's flawed thinking... but we're flawed humans :)
We have to learn.... what to think, what to do, how to act & react, etc. We have to learn that our emotions & feelings are very easy targets for satan. Anything that causes an emotional reaction or strong feeling makes us vulnerable to temptation/attack. For me, it's like an alarm system that goes off... if I find I'm having some sort of emotional reaction, I try to just stop. Be still. Pray. And then re-focus. If I don't, then I might say or do something that isn't quite wise, loving, or right in God's eyes.
One of the hardest things to overcome for me, was/is thoughts. There are quite a few verses of scripture on thinking... and for me, it basically came down to survival. I had to be able to control thoughts/emotions and not allow them to be used against me!
And just because someone is saved, doesn't mean there isn't a battle. That enemy will try all kind of tricks and traps to get at us. We have to be prepared. Scripture tells us this.
-Sorry for rambling around... that probably didn't even come close to answering your question..
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Hello AtomicSnowflake;

This is a beautiful post. We/I can relate to all these points rolled in one or experience one at a time.

When we grieve the Holy Spirit we become vulnerable to the darts and arrows that will come our way. - Ephesians 4:30 ESV

When we strive to be Holy with God daily, then even the ramblings can have a profound message for another. Praise Him!

Being Holy with God is, as you wrote, is "being prepared."

This spoke to me this morning. Thank you, Atomic, for sharing.

God bless you, sister, and your family.
 
bobinfaith said:
Hello AtomicSnowflake;

This is a beautiful post. We/I can relate to all these points rolled in one or experience one at a time.

When we grieve the Holy Spirit we become vulnerable to the darts and arrows that will come our way. - Ephesians 4:30 ESV

When we strive to be Holy with God daily, then even the ramblings can have a profound message for another. Praise Him!

Being Holy with God is, as you wrote, is "being prepared."

This spoke to me this morning. Thank you, Atomic, for sharing.

God bless you, sister, and your family.
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This is a comfort for me, Bob, because "ramblings" is my forte.
 
Nazarene Servant said:
Okay, that title was nothing more than a failed attempt at click-bait wit. We, I think, all know where sugar comes from.

But why is it that some people can be so sweet (as most of of you in this forum are) and others, like myself, end up so adamant and self-preserving. Why can't we all be vulnerable, loving, and inquisitive creatures of Christ when we are saved?
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Where does sugar come from...........My wife's kisses!!!!!!!!!!
 
Nazarene Servant said:
Okay, that title was nothing more than a failed attempt at click-bait wit. We, I think, all know where sugar comes from.

But why is it that some people can be so sweet (as most of of you in this forum are) and others, like myself, end up so adamant and self-preserving. Why can't we all be vulnerable, loving, and inquisitive creatures of Christ when we are saved?
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Nazarene......the real bottom line answer is simple..........everyone can not be like "ME".
 
Nazarene Servant said:
Okay, that title was nothing more than a failed attempt at click-bait wit. We, I think, all know where sugar comes from.

But why is it that some people can be so sweet (as most of of you in this forum are) and others, like myself, end up so adamant and self-preserving. Why can't we all be vulnerable, loving, and inquisitive creatures of Christ when we are saved?
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Well Naz......really, seriously, If I had the answer to that question I would not be posting on a website forum. I would be on the beach in Waikiki!

Why are some people sweet and some nasty. Without doing a lot of research I would say that it is for a number of reasons.

1. No matter how many people tell you that you are cute, there will always be that ONE who says you are ugly. You see, no matter what the subject is, there will always be that ONE in every crowd who just has to be disagreeable! It is their nature and probably comes from a gene gone bad.

2. Some people are nasty because that it is way they were brought up. You treat a boy like a wild animal, when that boy becomes a man, you will have an animal. That is the "Monkey see, Monkey do" syndrome.

3. Sometimes people are nasty because they are sick. If a man has cancer and is dying, he may not be the best person to try and talk theology with or banking or political news of the day. He is sick and in pain and is worried about tomorrow.

4. However, remember that Sometimes it is "US" where the problem lies. Someone may say something in a very innocent way, but "WE" take it differently than it was intended and then it becomes our perception which may not be reality.

There are all kinds of reasons and I am not qualified as a therapist, but I can give you some advice that was told me a very long time ago and it just might be a blessing to you........

"If I give you a gift, I can only give to you from what I have. I cannot give you something I do not have. If I give you little gifts of pain, it is because I have enough pain that I can also give it away. If I give you sorrow and anger, it is because I have enough of both that I can give away.

BUT, You, on the other hand, have no obligation to accept my gift of pain. or sorrow, or anger. If you do wish to increase your store of those things, just ignore my gifts to you"!

In plain English........do not allow the words and works of others to bring you into a position of pain, sorrow or anguish. YOU are in control of YOU and YOU can walk away any time YOU choose to do so.
 
Major said:
4. However, remember that Sometimes it is "US" where the problem lies. Someone may say something in a very innocent way, but "WE" take it differently than it was intended and then it becomes our perception which may not be reality.
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I used to struggle alot with that one... it was a defense. I did not trust... not anyone. Cautious of everyone... and therefore suspicous of motives of anyone who appeared nice.
 
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