AJ Asks Questions

AJ

Hey Mr. Kamber how are you!?  I hope everyone is doing good.  So I had a question and you seem really wise and one of the wisest I know.  So I was thinking about trusting God with life and safety and things of that nature.  So with all that's going on in the government and all the crime and stuff would it be wrong to wanna leave and go somewhere better like Canada or something?  It's out of fear so is that not trusting God?

Like I think about the people who put trust in God to protect them but they end up getting murdered or starve.  Like how do we balance faith and preparation for certain dangers

(me)
Hello Son!  I am honored, BUT, (Acts 17:11) test every word I tell you against God's word!  In looking at your question, I see
1.) Trusting God
2.) Moving
3.) Somewhere Better
4.) Fear.

Trusting God: YOU well know is difficult for us because instead of remembering what He has done for us, our sin nature helps us to forget, so, each time we work on trusting Him it is like the very first time instead of getting easier and easier - might have something to do with the "way" we are working out our Salvation (Php 2:12)?

Moving:  Quite honestly Carey and I have talked of moving too.  One thought was to go to South Africa where Corina is and at least we would be with two of our children, and the two that need us the most.  Further we thought of moving out West to a very "Red State" to be around like minded people.  For now we are holding.  There is nothing wrong with moving - you have already done it several times.  The real question now looking back at your moves should be which was the God ones and which were not?  The "not ones", look at and see why you made those moves, such as,  emotional with little thought or things got to tough and the such?  Only you can answer that.  When you came to us I wold have gladly moved you out of your current sleeping situation to help give you a home you wanted and needed.  Carey and I Love you.

Somewhere Better: This is tough because I have only been to South Africa and no other place.  I do believe that you can go to another place, however with each place there must be a give and take.  What is it that you specifically would want to run from?  I could guess and probably be right but you still need to list them and then compare against where you might go.  You moved to get away from drugs and the such and it was good - I think, but you went back, then left again?  The flip side of "the grass is always greener on the other side" is, one side is green and one side is dirt!  I'm sure there are better places even within our own country or around it.  If I wanted to get as far from the US without leaving it I would go to Alaska.  I have not researched Alaska though.

Fear: Not all fear is bad and fear can be a powerful motivator for change.  The question or problem with fear is that we don't think and usually react which brings bad if not worse conditions than before.  The presence of fear can save our lives, the power of fear can keep us from moving forward.

Ultimately AJ, God needs to give you direction. The fact that you are asking for help is a good start.  The only direction I will point you in right now is to GET ON YOU KNEES...
Love you Buddy, sorry if it was not what you wanted to hear or needed.

AJ Rivers
Nope all advice is needed;) I left Florida because I hated it lol but came back because my ex wife wanted to be near her family.  But she ended up being unfaithful.  But it turned out good cause I got a great job and going to school and my future wife is soooo amazing!  I can't believe how comparable we are.  I guess some things I fear is the government will mess up and the country go down.  Like food will stop being transported and we will be trying to survive.  I know it's a dumb fear but it is what it is.  I wanna move because I wanna be somewhere if that happened I could hunt and be self sustaining for my family.  Again these are kind of silly but you never know.  My walk with God has been good, He has really been making me into a man.  I guess when it's all said and done I fear I won't be able to protect my family in the case that our world come crashing down.

(me)
I agree with all your fears.  Carey and I are preppers and  believe the country is going downhill FAST.
Maybe those questions / feelings are not necessarily fears but prodding from the Holy Spirit?

AJ Rivers
I didn't look at it that way maybe it is the Holy Spirit trying to communicate?



This was an edited conversation about a month ago.  AJ is a close friend of my oldest Son Joshua and became "like are own" Son.  He gave me permission to Blog this.

The Affordable Boat Act?

 The U.S. government has just passed a new law called: "The Affordable Boat Act" declaring that every citizen MUST purchase a new boat, by April 2014. These "affordable" boats will cost an average of $54,000-$155,000 each. This does not include taxes, trailers, towing fees, licensing and registration fees, fuel, docking and storage fees, maintenance or repair costs.

This law has been passed, because until now, typically only wealthy and financially responsible people have been able to purchase boats. This new law ensures that every American can now have a "affordable" boat of their own, because everyone is entitled to a new boat. If you purchase your boat before the end of the year, you will receive 4 "free" life jackets; not including monthly usage fees.

In order to make sure everyone purchases an affordable boat, the costs of owning a boat will increase on average of 250-400% per year. This way, wealthy people will pay more for something that other people don't want or can't afford to maintain. But to be fair, people who can't afford to maintain their boat will be regularly fined, and children (under the age of 26) can use their parents boats to party on until they turn 27; then must purchase their own boat.

If you already have a boat, you can keep yours (just kidding; no you can't). If you don't want or don't need a boat, you are required to buy one anyhow. If you refuse to buy one or can't afford one, you will be regularly fined $800 until you purchase one, or face imprisonment.

Failure to use the boat will also result in fines. People living in the desert, ghettos, inner cities or areas with no access to lakes are not exempt. Age, motion sickness, experience, knowledge, nor lack of desire are acceptable excuses for not using your boat.

A government review board (that doesn't know the difference between the port, starboard or stern sides of a boat) will decide everything, including; when, where, how often and for what purposes you can use your boat along with how many people can ride your boat, and determine if one is too old or healthy enough to be able to use their boat. They will also decide if your boat has outlived its usefulness, or if you must purchase specific accessories(like a $500 compass), or a newer and more expensive boat. Those who can afford yachts will be required to do so…it's only fair. The government will also decide the name for each boat. Failure to comply with these rules will result in fines and possible imprisonment.

Government officials are exempt from this new law. If they want a boat, they and their families can obtain boats free, at the expense of taxpayers. Unions, bankers and mega companies with large political affiliations are also exempt.

Originally posted on a boating forum - and hilarious. The satire just drips off of it. If people don't see Obamacare for what it is after reading this, there is no hope for them! ~~~~~~~~

 

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