Attention: "Lurkers"

[Admin]

Thank You!

I have heard some disparaging remarks about your kind on other boards. I'm glad no one here has been so unkind. In fact, yesterday as I went through our member file, I myself began to wonder about the Lurker. The guy or gal who comes every day to visit, but never posts. I asked myself, "What's the point?"

I had no answer, so I asked God. He always has an answer

He said "Blessed are the Lurkers, for they actually read what the rest of you write."

Whoa! Did that hit home or what? When someone is talking to you, do you actually listen to them, or are you too busy thinking up your own next clever statement?

Some of us are so busy writing "eloquent stuff" we don't have time to read the efforts of others and educate ourselves. I resemble that remark. I've got to slow down and smell all the beautiful flowers that have been planted in this God-given garden.

Don't worry, I'll never stop yakking, I'll just try to listen more. Amen?

Blessings
CT

[Admin]

Lurker Follow-Up

To those who don't post,

I just wanted to assure you, that you are safe here. You're always welcome to come and read, but if you have a question, no one will ever make fun of you.

In fact, I've watched it over and over again on this board, as soon as someone identifies themselves as a "newbie", "newcomer" or whatever term they use, an army rushes to assist them.

There are people here willing to pray for you, and teach you what Bollinger Bands are, all in the same breath.

You won't find a more caring, gentle, concerened group anywhere. So sit back, enjoy the read, but if you need answers, don't be too shy to speak up.

The results will make you feel warm and fuzzy all day ;D

Blessings
The Fuzzy One

[adahmarie]

I guess I hadn't thought of it as "Lurking". That sounds so inappropriate somehow. I'm sure you know the old quote "Better to be thought a fool, than to open you mouth and remove all doubt" I am learning though...albeit slowly......who knows one day I may begin to start posting, and you may wish I went back to lurking in the shadows. Only God know why I am here at all. I learned to stop questioning His leading a long time ago. God Bless