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i had a lovely moment of recognition of God's guiding in my life today, and i really want to share it with you guys.
since i work for myself and have a somewhat specific kind of client, you can imagine that i don't turn away many clients. maybe a small handful since i've started working exclusively for myself, all for a variety of very compelling reasons.
about 9 months ago, i was contacted by someone who i used to work with who asked me if i was available. i met with their VP of marketing/sales and pitched for what would be a very large campaign, and probably eat up 1/4 of my time (possibly more) for at least a year.
on paper, they'd be a rather desirable client, and good for my portfolio. they accepted my proposal, but things started to fall apart when we began negotiating terms.
while i was reading through and considering their counter proposal, i got a bad feeling in my gut. not because of the terms, but for reasons i coudn't really put my finger on. that night i just knew i wasn't supposed to take this client, but i couldn't really justify it to myself, aside from rather petty things.
i ended up declining the account, for reasons that i'm sure would've appeared to others as pretty minor concerns. until today, i have second guessed and even regretted that decision multiple times, because i thought i might have made a mistake.
a friend told me today that they filed for bankruptcy. which means, i'd certainly have been stuck with several months of invoiced work that would be either tied up, lost entirely or settled at a MUCH later date for pennies on the dollar.
i am still in shock. i can't believe how God spared me from something that would've been such an enormous pain, financially plus all the frustration i would be going through right now, had i taken that client.
i am so grateful that God cares about us in the small details AND the large stuff too. praise the Lord!
since i work for myself and have a somewhat specific kind of client, you can imagine that i don't turn away many clients. maybe a small handful since i've started working exclusively for myself, all for a variety of very compelling reasons.
about 9 months ago, i was contacted by someone who i used to work with who asked me if i was available. i met with their VP of marketing/sales and pitched for what would be a very large campaign, and probably eat up 1/4 of my time (possibly more) for at least a year.
on paper, they'd be a rather desirable client, and good for my portfolio. they accepted my proposal, but things started to fall apart when we began negotiating terms.
while i was reading through and considering their counter proposal, i got a bad feeling in my gut. not because of the terms, but for reasons i coudn't really put my finger on. that night i just knew i wasn't supposed to take this client, but i couldn't really justify it to myself, aside from rather petty things.
i ended up declining the account, for reasons that i'm sure would've appeared to others as pretty minor concerns. until today, i have second guessed and even regretted that decision multiple times, because i thought i might have made a mistake.
a friend told me today that they filed for bankruptcy. which means, i'd certainly have been stuck with several months of invoiced work that would be either tied up, lost entirely or settled at a MUCH later date for pennies on the dollar.
i am still in shock. i can't believe how God spared me from something that would've been such an enormous pain, financially plus all the frustration i would be going through right now, had i taken that client.
i am so grateful that God cares about us in the small details AND the large stuff too. praise the Lord!
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The Bush II White House even advised US airlines to file for bankruptcy so that they could carry on trading without having to pay their bills (and thus gain a competitive advantage over foreign airlines). A very cynical way of doing business; often within a filing for bankruptcy there lies a hidden story...
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I'm really surprised at the number of desperate people for marriage!!!! And most of them are in their twenties!!!! Come on guys!! Is it about being with a partner that's it or about being with someone from God's hands who comes at God's time n' not your time??
Plus if a man came across desperate n' cheap like that, I would never ever even give him a chance to even say a word to me. Ladies, you got to act like Princesses cuz you're daughters of Lord or Lords and King of Kings. You got to act like "A Lady" with grace, class and dignity with respect to yourself if you want to meet a genuine Godly man who will respect you. Right now you're making yourself a good product that is available in the market, If I'm a genuine Godly man (which I'm not thank God) I wouldn't even bother reading your posts. I actually don't read your posts in details, I just read the title n' I feel like I'll puke!!
Plus if a man came across desperate n' cheap like that, I would never ever even give him a chance to even say a word to me. Ladies, you got to act like Princesses cuz you're daughters of Lord or Lords and King of Kings. You got to act like "A Lady" with grace, class and dignity with respect to yourself if you want to meet a genuine Godly man who will respect you. Right now you're making yourself a good product that is available in the market, If I'm a genuine Godly man (which I'm not thank God) I wouldn't even bother reading your posts. I actually don't read your posts in details, I just read the title n' I feel like I'll puke!!
Heh I get your point very much. Especially with this uptick in singles looking for a husband lately.
Though I have to be honest I do empathize with them a lot. I too am pretty desperate to be married too even though I don't speak of it much. But I myself don't think I am even worthy right now for marriage much less dating, perhaps I never shall be, and I can go to the nethers comfortably with that if God will grant me my other wish. But that enters my current paradox which I am not yet ready to share.
This is good advice though, except the desperate part. Have pity sister, for my generation there's so much wanton sex that there's really not many true singles left by the time we enter our 20s. By the time I am 30, I doubt there will be any. This is the heart of the desperation I believe. Perhaps I am wrong though, just my opinion.
Though I have to be honest I do empathize with them a lot. I too am pretty desperate to be married too even though I don't speak of it much. But I myself don't think I am even worthy right now for marriage much less dating, perhaps I never shall be, and I can go to the nethers comfortably with that if God will grant me my other wish. But that enters my current paradox which I am not yet ready to share.
This is good advice though, except the desperate part. Have pity sister, for my generation there's so much wanton sex that there's really not many true singles left by the time we enter our 20s. By the time I am 30, I doubt there will be any. This is the heart of the desperation I believe. Perhaps I am wrong though, just my opinion.
It is a nice song. But it's too old for your age brother from another mother. 
Heh I am faux-offended that you would think I'd like mainstream 90s and 2000s junk.
Lol often times as a teen I figured out I was born in the wrong decade. But perhaps not, someone gotta spin the real music with all this taylor swift and justin bieber crap they pretend is music.
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Like you said GodIsSalvation, I'm your older sister and TRUST me, I know more. I know better. Going desperately to marriage guarantees failure. Listen to this n' you'll know EXACTLY what I mean. You might not hear anything for the first few seconds, but don't worry, you're not missing anything, just wait. Enjoy!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOaO_Z1rW_k
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOaO_Z1rW_k
For the kids:
This is Todd Rundgren and Daryl Hall. This is what is called real music with real instruments and real people that can really sing and really write their own material.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDhF-OF7zQ0
[video=youtube;rDhF-OF7zQ0]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDhF-OF7zQ0[/video]
This is Todd Rundgren and Daryl Hall. This is what is called real music with real instruments and real people that can really sing and really write their own material.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDhF-OF7zQ0
[video=youtube;rDhF-OF7zQ0]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDhF-OF7zQ0[/video]
Like you said GodIsSalvation, I'm your older sister and TRUST me, I know more. I know better. Going desperately to marriage guarantees failure. Listen to this n' you'll know EXACTLY what I mean. You might not hear anything for the first few seconds, but don't worry, you're not missing anything, just wait. Enjoy!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOaO_Z1rW_k
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOaO_Z1rW_k
The height n' looks are not ones of my very high expectations in the man I wanna marry. So you're safe that way. BUT you're way too young for me. And P.S. I know you're joking.
But seriously, send me a PM with your thoughts on that sermon, OK.
But seriously, send me a PM with your thoughts on that sermon, OK.
If you don't mind me posting here I am listening to it now. Very good so far indeed. I have never heard any Orthodox preachers before so this is quite interesting. This man is an excellent speaker.
My oh my though he going right for the Sleeping Beauty analogy. Doh, there goes my fantasy of being Prince Charming storming the fortress to awaken my princess lol. That's okay though I've all ready thought a few steps ahead to where marriage might not happen for me, and maybe it don't matter. But again eh, that is a very sensetive topic I will share my paradox here one day, but not today, too tired and in too good a mood.
@iTore, not being condescending, just mockingly truthful. (and mocking myself in case ye didn't notice.)
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I'm glad you've liked it. I knew it's a VERY useful sermon. This Priest is one of our BEST speakers. He's from Washington D.C. He visits us once a year and whenever he's here we get people from all over Canada to listen to his sermon. His name is Father Anthony Messeh, in case you wanna YouTube him n' listen to more interesting sermons for him. He always touches on pretty important n' sometimes sensitive topics.
Of course I don't mind you posting here. I thought it might be better to PM me if you have longer thoughts. But whatever you like.
Of course I don't mind you posting here. I thought it might be better to PM me if you have longer thoughts. But whatever you like.
Just finished the sermon by the way.
I suppose I have some minor disagreement with his interpretation on some of the early parts, for instance saying Leah was ugly, or that Israel was selfish for demanding his wife from Laban after being a slave to him for 7 years (lol I would do the same thing in his place, being a slave for 7 years is no joke!) Though those are just minor moot points really. Though I do understand the point the preacher is trying to make is about contracts and covenants and this is a good point really just in general.
I really enjoyed this sermon, and I find this man's advice on marriage and dating to be very very sound. I did like his commentary and agreed with it much though on afterwards and the pretty much sister vs sister begatting battle. I especially liked how he mentioned Jesus came from Judah whom came from Leah who was Jacob's true wife despite Laban's trickery and Jacob's emotions.
Really one of the most intriguing parts of the Bible I always thought. I really felt bad for all involved really. Felt bad for Jacob because he was deceived by Laban, felt bad for Rachel because she was basically the big loser of the child-bearing contest, but most of all I always did indeed pity Leah the most because she was unloved and I always felt like she trully loved Jacob the most and was very noble in character.
Thanks very much for sharing this with me, I really liked this. I will definantly have to watch some more by this fellow. Might have a few minor disagreements with him, but his overall message is very solid.
Best quote of that sermon I agree with most: "If you're not ready to die, you're not ready to get married."
I suppose I have some minor disagreement with his interpretation on some of the early parts, for instance saying Leah was ugly, or that Israel was selfish for demanding his wife from Laban after being a slave to him for 7 years (lol I would do the same thing in his place, being a slave for 7 years is no joke!) Though those are just minor moot points really. Though I do understand the point the preacher is trying to make is about contracts and covenants and this is a good point really just in general.
I really enjoyed this sermon, and I find this man's advice on marriage and dating to be very very sound. I did like his commentary and agreed with it much though on afterwards and the pretty much sister vs sister begatting battle. I especially liked how he mentioned Jesus came from Judah whom came from Leah who was Jacob's true wife despite Laban's trickery and Jacob's emotions.
Really one of the most intriguing parts of the Bible I always thought. I really felt bad for all involved really. Felt bad for Jacob because he was deceived by Laban, felt bad for Rachel because she was basically the big loser of the child-bearing contest, but most of all I always did indeed pity Leah the most because she was unloved and I always felt like she trully loved Jacob the most and was very noble in character.
Thanks very much for sharing this with me, I really liked this. I will definantly have to watch some more by this fellow. Might have a few minor disagreements with him, but his overall message is very solid.
Best quote of that sermon I agree with most: "If you're not ready to die, you're not ready to get married."
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