Posted by Dena on September 10, 2003, at 15:07:08
In reply to re: Jesus and Manjushri ((Jimi and Dena)), posted by Temmie on September 10, 2003, at 7:41:39
Dear Temmie -
No, your posting (including the orgasm reference) wasn't offensive.
God gave us the gift of sex - sexual union between man & wife is a reflection of the union of intimacy He wants with us. The rapture of the orgasm is representative of the joy of union we're created to experience when we totally surrender to Him, our Beloved. For the woman to experience sexual orgasm, she has to feel cared for, that her lover is trustworthy to protect her while she's so vulnerable, & that she's able to surrender herself to him. Likewise, God cares for us, He is trustworthy to protect us during our vulnerability, & when we completely surrender ourselves to Him, we can experience joy, rapture & a sense of deep belonging.
So, you were very on the mark.
I have to share a concern with you, however. Jesus claims He is the Son of God, & as such, He is deserving of our total devotion. He doesn't share the throne of our lives with other spirits. He rules supremely & solitarily. It's like God said in the ten commandments: "I Am the Lord, your God. You shall have no other gods before me." If you prefer to choose other gods, then fine, you have that right. But if we choose God, He requires that we choose Him on His terms. He doesn't want to share you with others - He can't. If you choose the others, He'll let you go to them, but He'll back off.
This isn't meant to be offensive, or to put down your beliefs - you have the absolute right & priviledge of believing anything & everything you want. But I'm only explaining why perhaps you feel so distant from Him.
You don't have to "work your way up to Him" - He's right there, accessible any time you let Him in. But He's a jealous God - He just won't share the throne of your heart with any other.
The prophet Jeremiah said, "Choose you this day whom you will serve. As for me & my house, we will serve the Lord."
I think you're terriffic, Temmie, & I truly care about you. I hope you don't feel put down. I just felt I had to say this. You can disregard it if you choose. But I had to pass it on.
Shalom, Dena
P.S. If this gets me blocked, I'll see you all in 8 weeks (or not...)
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