Comments for James Rattazzi Blog http://rattazzimedia.wordpress.com Truth, Spirituality and Religion Fri, 04 May 2007 10:33:05 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 Comment on More On Choices by Micky http://rattazzimedia.wordpress.com/2007/01/19/more-on-choices/#comment-658 Micky Fri, 04 May 2007 10:33:05 +0000 http://rattazzimedia.wordpress.com/2007/01/19/more-on-choices/#comment-658 About 3 years ago I dropped into a black hole – four months of absolute terror. I wanted to end my life, but somehow [Holy Spirit], I reached out to a friend who took me to hospital. I had three visits [hospital] in four months – I actually thought I was in hell. I imagine I was going through some sort of metamorphosis [mental, physical & spiritual]. I had been seeing a therapist [1994] on a regular basis, up until this point in time. I actually thought I would be locked away – but the hospital staff was very supportive [I had no control over my process]. I was released from hospital 16th September 1994, but my fear, pain & shame had only subsided a little. I remember this particular morning waking up [home] & my process would start up again [fear, pain, & shame]. No one could help me, not even my therapist [I was terrified]. I asked Jesus Christ to have mercy on me & forgive me my sins. Slowly, all my fear has dissipated & I believe Jesus delivered me from my “psychological prison.” I am a practicing Catholic & the Holy Spirit is my friend & strength; every day since then has been a joy & blessing. I deserve to go to hell for the life I have led, but Jesus through His sacrifice on the cross, delivered me from my inequities. John 3: 8, John 15: 26, are verses I can relate to, organically. He’s a real person who is with me all the time. I have so much joy & peace in my life, today, after a childhood spent in orphanages [England & Australia]. God LOVES me so much. Fear, pain, & shame, are no longer my constant companions. I just wanted to share my experience with you [Luke 8: 16 – 17]. Peace Be With You Micky About 3 years ago I dropped into a black hole – four months of absolute terror. I wanted to end my life, but somehow [Holy Spirit], I reached out to a friend who took me to hospital. I had three visits [hospital] in four months – I actually thought I was in hell. I imagine I was going through some sort of metamorphosis [mental, physical & spiritual]. I had been seeing a therapist [1994] on a regular basis, up until this point in time. I actually thought I would be locked away – but the hospital staff was very supportive [I had no control over my process]. I was released from hospital 16th September 1994, but my fear, pain & shame had only subsided a little. I remember this particular morning waking up [home] & my process would start up again [fear, pain, & shame]. No one could help me, not even my therapist [I was terrified]. I asked Jesus Christ to have mercy on me & forgive me my sins. Slowly, all my fear has dissipated & I believe Jesus delivered me from my “psychological prison.” I am a practicing Catholic & the Holy Spirit is my friend & strength; every day since then has been a joy & blessing. I deserve to go to hell for the life I have led, but Jesus through His sacrifice on the cross, delivered me from my inequities. John 3: 8, John 15: 26, are verses I can relate to, organically. He’s a real person who is with me all the time. I have so much joy & peace in my life, today, after a childhood spent in orphanages [England & Australia]. God LOVES me so much. Fear, pain, & shame, are no longer my constant companions. I just wanted to share my experience with you [Luke 8: 16 – 17].

Peace Be With You
Micky

]]> Comment on More On Choices by rattazzimedia http://rattazzimedia.wordpress.com/2007/01/19/more-on-choices/#comment-231 rattazzimedia Fri, 19 Jan 2007 16:23:41 +0000 http://rattazzimedia.wordpress.com/2007/01/19/more-on-choices/#comment-231 Good comment, thanks Good comment, thanks

]]> Comment on More On Choices by cumby http://rattazzimedia.wordpress.com/2007/01/19/more-on-choices/#comment-230 cumby Fri, 19 Jan 2007 15:33:36 +0000 http://rattazzimedia.wordpress.com/2007/01/19/more-on-choices/#comment-230 Yes, it's all about our free will. Jesus sums it up in Revelation 22:17 "And let him that is thirsty come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely." The word "whosoever" means anyone who wants to. And the word "will" leaves it up to us. Yes, it’s all about our free will. Jesus sums it up in Revelation 22:17 “And let him that is thirsty come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely.” The word “whosoever” means anyone who wants to. And the word “will” leaves it up to us.

]]> Comment on The Beginning Of Wisdom by rattazzimedia http://rattazzimedia.wordpress.com/2007/01/13/the-beginning-of-wisdom/#comment-191 rattazzimedia Sat, 13 Jan 2007 18:31:11 +0000 http://rattazzimedia.wordpress.com/2007/01/13/the-beginning-of-wisdom/#comment-191 Solomon, despite his promising beginning and great wisdom, later in his life turned his heart away from God. This should be a warning to the rest of us. Thanks for your comment. Solomon, despite his promising beginning and great wisdom, later in his life turned his heart away from God. This should be a warning to the rest of us. Thanks for your comment.

]]> Comment on The Beginning Of Wisdom by cumby http://rattazzimedia.wordpress.com/2007/01/13/the-beginning-of-wisdom/#comment-190 cumby Sat, 13 Jan 2007 18:20:36 +0000 http://rattazzimedia.wordpress.com/2007/01/13/the-beginning-of-wisdom/#comment-190 Thanks for your fine post. The irony of Solomon's writings in Proverbs and Ecclesiastes is that he helped to destroy his own kingdom by disobeying God. He got entangled with the false religions of his wives and showed himself to be quite foolish. Replacing the word "wisdom" with "Jesus" makes reading Proverbs even more enjoyable. Btw I too am a musician, guitar and keyboards. I have a 62 Gibson 12-string and a small recording setup in my basement, Roland/Boss 16-track. Praise and worship music. Am currently writing songs for a CD based on Revelation. Think King Crimson or Moody Blues with lyrics on the Apocalypse. Thanks for your fine post.

The irony of Solomon’s writings in Proverbs and Ecclesiastes is that he helped to destroy his own kingdom by disobeying God. He got entangled with the false religions of his wives and showed himself to be quite foolish.

Replacing the word “wisdom” with “Jesus” makes reading Proverbs even more enjoyable.

Btw I too am a musician, guitar and keyboards. I have a 62 Gibson 12-string and a small recording setup in my basement, Roland/Boss 16-track. Praise and worship music. Am currently writing songs for a CD based on Revelation. Think King Crimson or Moody Blues with lyrics on the Apocalypse.

]]> Comment on Illusion of Permanence by rattazzimedia http://rattazzimedia.wordpress.com/2007/01/05/illusion-of-permanence/#comment-160 rattazzimedia Fri, 05 Jan 2007 15:42:15 +0000 http://rattazzimedia.wordpress.com/2007/01/05/illusion-of-permanence/#comment-160 Excellent comments Timbob and thank you. I'm going to check out your blog in detail later today Excellent comments Timbob and thank you. I’m going to check out your blog in detail later today

]]> Comment on Illusion of Permanence by timbob http://rattazzimedia.wordpress.com/2007/01/05/illusion-of-permanence/#comment-159 timbob Fri, 05 Jan 2007 15:18:30 +0000 http://rattazzimedia.wordpress.com/2007/01/05/illusion-of-permanence/#comment-159 One more thought (sorry) The title "Illusion of Permanence" is very telling title. There's a tendancy to (sub-consciously) think that "as things are; so shall they always be." We tend to plan our lives as though the status quo will always be and change will take place in a continuous succession of steps. "Sudden alterations" of things never come to mind and as such, we are often caught off guard when the unthinkable becomes reality. (911 was a good example of this and yet America repents not) One more thought (sorry) The title “Illusion of Permanence” is very telling title. There’s a tendancy to (sub-consciously) think that “as things are; so shall they always be.” We tend to plan our lives as though the status quo will always be and change will take place in a continuous succession of steps. “Sudden alterations” of things never come to mind and as such, we are often caught off guard when the unthinkable becomes reality. (911 was a good example of this and yet America repents not)

]]> Comment on Illusion of Permanence by timbob http://rattazzimedia.wordpress.com/2007/01/05/illusion-of-permanence/#comment-158 timbob Fri, 05 Jan 2007 15:11:57 +0000 http://rattazzimedia.wordpress.com/2007/01/05/illusion-of-permanence/#comment-158 Traditions can stifle our growth and they can enter in without anyone even realizing their presence. I've been in so many churches; ones that proclaim to be really on fire for God, and somehow, the Lord gets done working in the hearts of men at the exact same time every week. (Always in time for dinner) Your observations are very accurate in that we become creatures of habit and when our cage gets rattled, we ofter react instead of reform. Thanks for shedding light on this Traditions can stifle our growth and they can enter in without anyone even realizing their presence. I’ve been in so many churches; ones that proclaim to be really on fire for God, and somehow, the Lord gets done working in the hearts of men at the exact same time every week. (Always in time for dinner) Your observations are very accurate in that we become creatures of habit and when our cage gets rattled, we ofter react instead of reform. Thanks for shedding light on this

]]> Comment on The Light Within You by rattazzimedia http://rattazzimedia.wordpress.com/2007/01/01/the-light-within-you/#comment-156 rattazzimedia Tue, 02 Jan 2007 02:55:18 +0000 http://rattazzimedia.wordpress.com/2007/01/01/the-light-within-you/#comment-156 Thanks Dragonmommie Thanks Dragonmommie

]]> Comment on The Light Within You by dragonmommie http://rattazzimedia.wordpress.com/2007/01/01/the-light-within-you/#comment-155 dragonmommie Tue, 02 Jan 2007 02:19:50 +0000 http://rattazzimedia.wordpress.com/2007/01/01/the-light-within-you/#comment-155 Thanks for your post, James. I really enjoyed reading it tonight. It's the sort of writing that one must read over again, then maybe again before you can feel confident enough to comment on... and I like those. Thanks for your post, James. I really enjoyed reading it tonight. It’s the sort of writing that one must read over again, then maybe again before you can feel confident enough to comment on… and I like those.

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