Discernment
Another reminder that things on the internet are not always what they appear. I wrote to Shelley during my lunch hour yesterday because my discernment was kicking in, and I wanted to know if I was the only one who was concerned about the truth of this story. As a result of my legal background, I instinctively pick up on inconsistencies. I immediately wondered how she acquired the whole collection overnight. She was asking which DVDs to buy just a few days ago. The language and attitude displayed in some of her other posts is very telling too. I do not generally respond to threads like this, but I would hate to see someone here be “had” and send her DVDs or offer other assistance if this story is not true.
Carrie, did you really have Cathe’s whole collection? I am hoping that you can explain the inconsistencies in your posts. If you are living in an abusive situation, you need help. If not, you really need help. Either way, I am keeping you in my prayers. I hope you are not offended by sincere questions. My discernment is almost always right on target, but I will be the first to apologize if I am wrong. I sense a lot of anger and hurt in your posts, and I sincerely hope and pray that you will seek counseling. It is possible that you have been wounded by abuse, but this is not the way to respond. I write this in love because you need help. You do not have to endure the rest of your life bound in chains of anger, bitterness, unforgiveness, or whatever else is tormenting you. Freedom is possible. The first step to freedom is living in the light and speaking the truth. The choice is yours. I hope you make the right one. I will keep you in my prayers.
For everyone who responded with words of encouragement, please do not feel bad. Your heart was in the right place. It blesses me to see how many members of this forum are trusting, loving, and kind. It makes me sad to realize that incidents like this can cause all of us to be more hesitant to reach out to people who have genuine needs. I would never encourage anyone to be distrustful of all new posters, but it is wise to be discerning when stories like this are posted by members who only have a few posts. I wear my heart on my sleeve, but I would not likely share personal details about relationships with an online community until I bonded with the members.
Blessings,
Heather B.
"So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God" (1 Corinthians 10:31 NIV).