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[#3]
Yes.
I'm dealing with some very upsetting things right now. Yet even in them, I see Gods love for me. In everything in my life, good or bad..things that make me happy or sad..I know that my Lord is loving and I love Him. He has a purpose and it is perfect. I deserve hell. He loves me enough to to die so that I can escape the torture I deserve. How can I not love Him? If you just looked at my actions, you would doubt me. I am a sinner. I sin everyday. Yet when I realize that God knows this and in spite of this died for me...man...I'm humbled. I feel guilt and shame. Yes..I love God. Kinda like a child who messes up and does what he wants instead of what he knows is right, still loves his parents. With all his heart. He can't live without them and understands that they are right. |
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[#12]
Amen. My amazing pastor did a series recently on Job which revealed so much on how God always loves us and even when it seems like He's doing nothing He has given us every breath we've ever taken, everything we've ever touched, heard, and seen, everyone we've ever known, and all that is in the Earth and everywhere in existence. He could very well have done nothing at all and made nothing at all and been perfectly right to do it or not do it. He owes us nothing yet gives us everything. None of it could we do for ourselves--could you fashion for yourself a single living cell of a single species of plant or animal? Could you make a human eye? Could you cause your own bone marrow to make blood for your heart to beat?
So many places on this Earth and every century prior everywhere I could have not had this computer at which I type. Or lightbulbs with electricity in this house. Or healthy eyesight to see. Or a functioning and educated mind to read or write. It all came to me by His goodness and could be taken away at an instant of which I would have no control. I have so much yet I spend so little of my time thanking God for it all--if I were right in what I do, I would do nothing but thank Him all day every day. Even if I had nothing tomorrow I've had so much for so long, at at His command, all from His goodness. There is no amount of love that I could have that would begin to repay that which He loves you and me. I can only ask Him to teach me how to love as He does, and do what little I can. |
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[#13]
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Amen. My amazing pastor did a series recently on Job which revealed so much on how God always loves us and even when it seems like He's doing nothing He has given us every breath we've ever taken, everything we've ever touched, heard, and seen, everyone we've ever known, and all that is in the Earth and everywhere in existence. He could very well have done nothing at all and made nothing at all and been perfectly right to do it or not do it. He owes us nothing yet gives us everything. None of it could we do for ourselves--could you fashion for yourself a single living cell of a single species of plant or animal? Could you make a human eye? Could you cause your own bone marrow to make blood for your heart to beat? So many places on this Earth and every century prior everywhere I could have not had this computer at which I type. Or lightbulbs with electricity in this house. Or healthy eyesight to see. Or a functioning and educated mind to read or write. It all came to me by His goodness and could be taken away at an instant of which I would have no control. I have so much yet I spend so little of my time thanking God for it all--if I were right in what I do, I would do nothing but thank Him all day every day. Even if I had nothing tomorrow I've had so much for so long, at at His command, all from His goodness. There is no amount of love that I could have that would begin to repay that which He loves you and me. I can only ask Him to teach me how to love as He does, and do what little I can. View Quote So true. |
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[#16]
I LOVE GOD because he loved me first. I wish I was a better person but I try to do good.
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[#22]
I'd like to think I do, but I doubt whether it's real or just wishful thinking on my part.
Yes, I want to be with Him, the Lord, and the Spirit for all time. No doubt. I try to live a decent life, and as a result of my prayers I have turned away from several poor behaviors I used to engage in quite frequently. I still have a long laundry list to go... It's tough for me to "love" someone I haven't met. Sure, I pray, but not often enough. I attend Mass and believe it all, but there are times I find myself wondering if the entire sordid story, from A to Z, is just a fairy tale. There's a reason Thomas is my Confirmation name. So do I want to love the Lord? You betcha. If you asked Him do I love Him? Well, let's just say I'll be hiding under this desk awaiting the answer, because I worry I may not like it. |
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[#26]
No.
I want to, but I'm just too hurt to forgive right now. I know God is real, but 11 months ago something happened that convinced me that God doesn't care. I'm hoping the forum mod here will let me speak my mind instead of keeping this place an echo chamber. |
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[#27]
He does care, my friend.
It's when you are suffering the most that He is carrying you... |
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[#29]
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No. I want to, but I'm just too hurt to forgive right now. I know God is real, but 11 months ago something happened that convinced me that God doesn't care. I'm hoping the forum mod here will let me speak my mind instead of keeping this place an echo chamber. View Quote He does care. I have struggled with this question myself. He showed me He does care. One one occasion when I couldn't take anymore of an illness, I fell to the floor, in tears, after many weeks of praying, and cried out in total desperation and He immediately took my pain and sickness away in about 2 seconds. I felt it. We will suffer in this life. I dont know why. But I know He's with me always even in my suffering. He said so Himself. He's with you too brother. |
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[#30]
Simply put, He overwhelms me.
To the poster above who is hurt and angry. The Lord is a good gift giver. Things that happen in this world that hurt us are not of his doing. Trust in him with all your heart and lean not unto your own understanding, in all your ways submit to him and he will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3:5-6. |
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[#31]
Yes, I do love God, and striving to show Him. It amazes me that He died on the cross for me and that He still loves me even though I am not worthy.
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[#32]
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No. I want to, but I'm just too hurt to forgive right now. I know God is real, but 11 months ago something happened that convinced me that God doesn't care. I'm hoping the forum mod here will let me speak my mind instead of keeping this place an echo chamber. View Quote Often, we have people posting about their trouble and their dissatisfaction with God. This is actually a good place to ask those questions as there are many knowledgeable people here that have words of advice and understanding. As long as you keep your words respectful the moderator will not have a problem with your post. Also, if you think it may be a problem, send an IM to the moderator and run your words past him and he will let you know if it is ok to post. Whatever happened, I know you must be really hurting, so I will pray for you. |
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