Woah, sorry guys, I didn't mean to start a debate! I just wanted to try and help I guess. I still blush occasionally. But I agree with what someone in this thread said, (I forget who and I can't look back now because i'll lose this page) I think it was stuckwithme who said it, but anyways, someone was saying that it was about seratonin, because when they are having a "high" point, you don't really blush and if you do, you don't care. Well, I agree 100%. Thats why sometimes I dont blush on methadone, and thats why I never blushed when i was on heroin or drinking. And, I believe that when I finally feel joy from the holy spirit, then that will be my "high" point where I will be "cured." But, I guess I just wanted to share where I was coming from with the God thing. I am trying this route for many reasons. I know a lot of people can argue that Christians are hippocrates, and blah blah, and, I must agree that many can be. BUT, that is just a distraction. Instead of worrying about that, I am trying to concentrate on faith and not let their faults in faith distract my own beliefs. ALthough some christians may be hippocrates, I have noticed many christians who just seem extremely happy and satisfied with their lives, even if their lives don't seem that great. it wasnt too long ago that I was in jail (and let me tell you, my blushing was at an ALL TIME HIGH in jail!!! It was AWFUL!) and a lot of people came to preach about God. They seemed so happy and delightful. So when I got out I started going to church, reading the bible, and that book I mentioned by James McDonald. ("When Life Is Hard") What I have learned is, is instead of worrying what other people think about me, I should only worry and care about what God thinks. If you desire to "bear the fruits of the holy spirit" then the holy spirit will enter you (it's HARD WORK) and you will receive the gifts of the holy spirit as well, including JOY!!! THis is extremely hard. And it is really frustrating at times. Sometimes I feel like giving up, but I do a lot of praying, learning, and I know that God will allow my sufferings to stop once I have learned what he has wanted me to learn from it and once I have fully became the person he wanted me to be from it. The WORST thing you can do in a TRIAL is to let it ruin your life, and become bitter. THat is the exact opposite of what God wants. You have to understand, that even our greatest deeds are like filthy rags to God. So why should he let us stop blushing? What have we done for him to deserve to stop? I know its hard because I sometimes think, well what have i done to deserve the blushing??? Maybe It's there because it will bring me closer to God.
Here are some bible verses about TRIALS... which I relate ALL to my BLUSHING. (and anxiety.) This is only for those who want to read it. If you don't want to read it, then please don't. I am not putting this here to start an argument! Just to help and encourage those who want it.
1 Peter 5:10 And after you have SUFFERED a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you.
Romans 12:12 Rejoice in hope, be patient in TRIBULATION, and be constant in prayer.
James 1:12 Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under TRIAL, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him.
‘Do not fear, for I am with you; do not anxiously look about you, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, surely I will help you, surely I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.’ Isaiah 41:10
For God did not give us a spirit of timidity (of cowardice, of craven and cringing and fawning fear), but [He has given us a spirit] of power and of love and of calm and well-balanced mind and discipline and self-control. 2 Tim 1:7
^^^^That's if you chose to believe! And it's not JUST about saying a prayer and believing, but its about living your life a different way as well! Not to be/act like the rest of the world!
Cast your burden on the Lord [releasing the weight of it] and He will sustain you; He will never allow the [consistently] righteous to be moved (made to slip, fall, or fail). Psalm 55:22 (AMP)
***Casting the whole of your care [all your anxieties, all your worries, all your concerns, once and for all] on Him, for He cares for you affectionately and cares about you watchfully. 1 Peter 5:7 (AMP)
Romans 5:3 More than that, we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance...
James 1:2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds,
^^^^^^Basically, blushing and everything else on this earth truly is nothing and doesn't matter compared to what we will receive in heaven! I am trying to constantly ask myself what would jesus do and how should I live my life. I have met some christians who have just a natural glow and joy about them. I too, someday want to feel the full effects of the holy spirit, and JOY is one of them.
********************************************* IF ANYONE WANTS ME TO PRAY FOR THEM, I WILL BE MORE THAN HAPPY TO PRAY FOR YOU, EVEN FOR MONTHS ON END IF YOU WANT. I PRAY FOR PEOPLE EVERY MORNING AND NIGHT. I ONLY ASK THAT YOU PRAY FOR ME AS WELL! PLEASE WRITE IN A REPLY YOUR NAME AND IF YOU WANT ME TO PRAY FOR YOU!******************************************
Thanks guys,
Britt.
-oh and to the person who asked me if i listened to that band, no but I will surely check them out.
THanks! ~Britt~