I believe it is good to remind each other, as the bible states, of The Word. Adoring 1, I agree, that it is dangerous to get angry with God, or try to turn our will into HIS WILL, which may not be so at all.
That is difficult. Part of wisdom & the older one is, also with life experience, this is easier to understand. This is where you & other's wisdom is helpful, & in alignment with The Word of God.
However, I do see that the 19 years, makes a difference, & where patience & kindness are necessary.
I am with you that when I hear someone very angry with God, more than asking Him why, it can be cause for alarm & naturally smacks at the ears of Christians, because it is about HIM. It is all about HIM, you are correct.
Where it didn't hit me right is that I do believe Mel does have unique qualities, & as a Christian, she is matured in her own ways, & as Christians no matter our age we have much to contribute. I see Mel as a very humble person, perhaps a bit stubborn in her desires, but this is part of the maturing & in Christ of which the wisdom of elders can help her.
I think it's easy to point fingers at times, but as our maturING in Christ teaches us, this also can be dangerous. God Wrote The Book of Life, so it all plays out to HIS WILL. It's His Timing how it all unfolds.
We all do matter as Christians, very important I believe to speak up when something doesn't sit right on our spirit, which you did Adoring1 (we are not to be lukewarm), but as maturING Christians, we all must keep ourselves humble acknowledging with God's Love each other & that we do all matter! Our gifts are important in HIM.
We are maturING Christians, noone is perfect & learning to ask for forgiveness as well as forgiving are ongoing. As you say, it's all about HIM!
Turned out to be great thread in my opinion. Nothing lukewarm about it! It's good to speak up in truth, with love, helping each other in our Christian walk.

adoring1 Wrote:Mel, I had said I would not post again on your thread but in reading the message I saw from the first guest yesterday my heart was convicted and so I must. The intent of my comments to you remain the same...to respect God, to revere him, to accept His will and to love enough to put personal desires aside when praying for another's salvation...however... the way I said it was harsh and I could have said it differently. I wounded you when I wanted to admonish for good and for that I am truly sorry. I have asked God for His forgiveness and now I ask yours. As I hope you see from this experience...any Saint can error...even old ones. :-) I wish you only good things especially love and joy. May God bless you richly as you grow in Him. Whoever you are Guest...thank you for your posting...it has contributed to my on going growth...and I am really appreciative of it. In Jesus name...Amen!