For the body is not one member, but many.
If the foot shall say, Because I am not the hand, I am not of the body; it is not therefore not of the body.
And if the ear shall say, Because I am not the eye, I am not of the body; it is not therefore not of the body.
If the whole body were an eye, where were the hearing? If the whole were hearing, where were the smelling?
But now hath God set the members each one of them in the body, even as it pleased him.
And if they were all one member, where were the body?
But now they are many members, but one body.
And the eye cannot say to the hand, I have no need of thee: or again the head to the feet, I have no need of you.
Nay, much rather, those members of the body which seem to be more feeble are necessary: and those parts of the body, which we think to be less honorable, upon these we bestow more abundant honor; and our uncomely parts have more abundant comeliness; whereas our comely parts have no need: but God tempered the body together, giving more abundant honor to that part which lacked; that there should be no schism in the body; but that the members should have the same care one for another.
And whether one member suffereth, all the members suffer with it; or one member is honored, all the members rejoice with it.
Now ye are the body of Christ, and severally members thereof.

Awww, thank you, Ani. *hugs* I've dealt with this a lot too. But your post is a wonderful encouragement, thank you.

We are all precious, needed, and all have our part to play. You mustn't feel that you aren't needed, you are. Everyone has a different role to play; we may have a common goal, but the roles played in reaching that goal are all very different, and yet they help individually as we move towards it. We care about you, very much so. You are greatly needed, and we love and appreciate the work every single member puts into these forums. Every post you make helps keep this forums alive, moving towards the purpose that God has planned. Every prayer you pray helps build up, encourage and uplift. And God does have a purpose and a plan for us. And it's for every member on Holy Worlds, not just one.

You people out there should know that this is absolutely true, we don't want you going anywhere. We're thankful to God that He has blessed us with knowing you. So don't be afraid, any burden you share is an honor to share with you.

This was beautiful, Grace!!! And very timely, in light of discussions going on higher up. Thank you for sharing the depths of your heart. I know it took a lot of courage and reliance on God. *hugs you *

*hugs Grace* You, my dear friend, are a blessing. Love you.

Thanks for posting this. It's something that I'm sure a lot of us need to hear. (Myself included. I struggle with this far more than I care to admit.)

Thank you so much for posting this, Grace (and for making sure I found it!). I've also struggled with this, and your clear words have spoken to me--I'm sure they will come in handy when I'm struggling later on, as they are helpful now.
Thank you again.

Very good thoughts, Grace.

Thank you for this, Grace. *is reminded of Josh Groban's You Are Loved*

Thank you for writing this, Grace.

Thank you for writing this, Grace. It was a good reminder, even though I wasn't thinking about leaving.

Thank you Penny for writing this!

I had just recently looked over the last year I have been a member and wondered if I should stay. I love you all, but I feel like a burden, never having anything beneficial or helpful to say, but only taking from others. I want so much to pour into this forum the way others have

Thank you Penny for writing this!

I had just recently looked over the last year I have been a member and wondered if I should stay. I love you all, but I feel like a burden, never having anything beneficial or helpful to say, but only taking from others. I want so much to pour into this forum the way others have

*squishes myth* By being my friend you do much more than "taking from others". Just seeing you around makes me happy, and WWing yesterday was awesome fun. And I'm sure I'm not the only one that has enjoyed seeing you around and talking with you.
(and I don't often have much to say on the more serious threads, either, so you're fine)

Riah dearest, you feel so much like a little sister to me! You're so sweet and kind. Never having anything beneficial or helpful to say? One only has to look at your posts to see you're encouraging people, offering prayers, welcoming people, sending birthday wishes, joining in with the weekly challenges - need I go on? You have given so much, you give so much and we appreciate your presence so much. You have lots of helpful things to say, and don't feel that you don't!

You do pour into this forum, did you read my scripture? Everyone has something to give, and a role to fulfill. And you're doing that, hun. Don't worry and don't try and change. We love you just as the lovely person that you are.

Thank you Lycanis! *cries happy tears* I always enjoy WWing and talking with you Thanks for being my friend!

Thank you Penny for writing this!

I love you all, but I feel like a burden, never having anything beneficial or helpful to say, but only taking from others. I want so much to pour into this forum the way others have

I'm an HRM, and I still feel that way sometimes. And I know I've not been around here often to know, but it looks like you do pour into it, in a way that's just as important as the people who can write multiple essays on a theological concept.

Thank you dear Elanor! *cries more happy tears* I feel like you're my sister too! Thank you for all your encouraging words *hugs*

*breathes in deep* Just before I read this I was considering leaving the forum without saying anything. I've struggled with feeling like I'm a burden alot in my life. I am so introverted, I hardly ever talk, especially not about how I feel. *doesn't want to cry* *doesn't want to cry* Thank you so much for this!! :' )

*breathes in deep* Just before I read this I was considering leaving the forum without saying anything. I've struggled with feeling like I'm a burden a lot in my life. I am so introverted, I hardly ever talk, especially not about how I feel. *doesn't want to cry* *doesn't want to cry* Thank you so much for this!! :' )

Hey, just a couple years ago, this was me. I never shared my heart on things, and never let people look deeper than the surface. It was joining this site that actually helped me open up. First of all, hiding behind a computer screen made it easier to talk, and second, I found that the people here liked me, just for who I was, no matter what I showed them of me. Gradually, strengthened by encouragement from here, and helped by new real-life friends, I am opening up in my real life, too.

No one who is willing to leave a place he likes (and if you don't like it, that's a different matter) for the benefit of others is going to be such a problem that it's better for that person to leave.

This was beautiful, and something I really had to hear. I'm not going to go into detail, but... yeah, I needed to hear this. Thanks for posting it, Lady Amaris.