OICU812,
There are many, for sure, who are dependent on someone or something that they feel gives meaning to their lives or at the very least, gives them a reason to wake up in the morning and "do it all over again."
If something, God forbid, should happen to Bryan and/or Pips, do you really feel that the same One that gave Bryan his abilities, thought processes, charisma, etc... could not raise up one to take his place? Bryan and Pips are not, and can never be our "all in all".
It has been proven time and again, that there are resources being used against Byan and Pips, that he was not prepared for. He is fallable. Our attention and our focus can not, in the end, be found to be resting on Bryan.
This would set Bryan in a place where he would have to be removed, because there is ONE who is jealous for that place. HE will not share that spot, so we must pray for Bryan, for the return of Pips, but place our faith in God for the harvest of the seed that we have planted.
I might add that I have ventured into the hyip realm here in the last 6 months, only to lose almost a thousand dollars on "sure", "guaranteed",
"the real deal" programs. I have learned that I must get my attention off of the gift (financial success-the ability to bless everyone that is placed on your heart to bless) and get my heart on the GIVER.
It is true that if we seek first the kingdom and His righteousness, all these things will be added unto us.
I know that I will probably be flamed for this, but many already know in your heart that it is the truth. Our trust, yes even our faith, can sometimes get a little or a lot off track.
I really want Bryan to succeed, so let's not set him up for a fall by putting our attention on him, but let's pray for guidance for him, that the mercy of God will rest upon him and he will be blessed to overflowing.
btw, this is not just mho
Thanks for reading(listening),
Lloyd(mmfast)
May His best be yours in 2006