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23rd August 2012, 04:52 AM
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In "The Christian Atheist," Craig Groeschel states
"The prayers of godly people recorded in Scripture are examples of straightforward honesty. When the were afraid, the told God about their fears. When the doubted, they doubted out loud in front of God. When they were angry, they let it rip"
So lets take a Biblical approach to this: What the hell did I do? Its like a broken record or a sick rendition of Groundhog day. The same outcome time after time after time. What did I do to deserve this!? What have I done that causes me to be punished? Why do the same things always happen time after time after time?
God, you know I'm mad, that I'm depressed and that I don't seem to get anywhere. No matter how hard I try to do things the right way ... well it doesn't matter anyway, because you still give me the same answer time and time again: "No."
I'm tired of this. I can't do this little 'game' of Yours anymore. |
23rd August 2012, 06:25 AM
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23rd August 2012, 08:45 AM
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23rd August 2012, 09:09 AM
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Reps: 27,224,793,248,135,352 (power: 0) | | Originally Posted by ETSisbull  In "The Christian Atheist," Craig Groeschel states
"The prayers of godly people recorded in Scripture are examples of straightforward honesty. When the were afraid, the told God about their fears. When the doubted, they doubted out loud in front of God. When they were angry, they let it rip"
So lets take a Biblical approach to this: What the hell did I do? Its like a broken record or a sick rendition of Groundhog day. The same outcome time after time after time. What did I do to deserve this!? What have I done that causes me to be punished? Why do the same things always happen time after time after time?
God, you know I'm mad, that I'm depressed and that I don't seem to get anywhere. No matter how hard I try to do things the right way ... well it doesn't matter anyway, because you still give me the same answer time and time again: "No."
I'm tired of this. I can't do this little 'game' of Yours anymore.
Read your above post and did lift you to the Lord in prayer
I noticed that you are a Methodist but didnt see anything about you being a Christian? May I ask are you a Christian?
Meaning,
was there ever a time in your life when you recognized that you were a sinner and repented of your sins trusting n Christ and Him alone for forgiveness?
He who hath the Son hath life and he who hath not the Son of God hath not life..1 John5;12
God bless
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23rd August 2012, 01:09 PM
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But at the same time it needs to be noted that I used to be Presbyterian. And because of that I do believe that things are all ready determined. Not so much of the idea that God has already decided who is in and who is not. But I do believe that there is a plan and the plan has to play out the way it is. So I'm more of 'along for the ride' and pray that in His plan I'm not alone for my entire life.
And I feel like something else must be noted. I'm in my early 20s, and I hate myself. I always have. Even when I was a little kid I hated myself. I don't know why I hate myself and I don't even know what it really is about me that I hate.
I can't ever seem to do things right whether its something as simple as unloading the dishwasher or cutting the grass, to bigger things like passing a class.
I hate that I ask for things like a partner in this life because of those who have much less than I. Those people who have real needs and worries to pray about; will I get food today, will I have a place to sleep tonight; will I be able to wash today; will I beat this cancer; will I make it another year to raise my kids .. things like that that are real needs but I hurt so much and feel some empty on the inside that I can't help but crumble.
Maybe I'm not supposed to have someone in this world. Maybe its not in his Plan. Maybe this is what the plan calls for. |
23rd August 2012, 01:14 PM
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Reps: 9,614,371,538,066,196 (power: 9,614,371,538,067) | | Originally Posted by ETSisbull @Servant: Yes I am a Christian. I have recognized that I have sinned and I ask for forgiveness when I pray. I try as hard as I can not to sin, but we all fall short. Some of us more than others. I have realized that I am nothing without Him.
But at the same time it needs to be noted that I used to be Presbyterian. And because of that I do believe that things are all ready determined. Not so much of the idea that God has already decided who is in and who is not. But I do believe that there is a plan and the plan has to play out the way it is. So I'm more of 'along for the ride' and pray that in His plan I'm not alone for my entire life.
And I feel like something else must be noted. I'm in my early 20s, and I hate myself. I always have. Even when I was a little kid I hated myself. I don't know why I hate myself and I don't even know what it really is about me that I hate.
I can't ever seem to do things right whether its something as simple as unloading the dishwasher or cutting the grass, to bigger things like passing a class.
I hate that I ask for things like a partner in this life because of those who have much less than I. Those people who have real needs and worries to pray about; will I get food today, will I have a place to sleep tonight; will I be able to wash today; will I beat this cancer; will I make it another year to raise my kids .. things like that that are real needs but I hurt so much and feel some empty on the inside that I can't help but crumble.
Maybe I'm not supposed to have someone in this world. Maybe its not in his Plan. Maybe this is what the plan calls for.
I see... That's why... God wants you to make Him your love.. He told my Mom that "If she would make Him her everything He will be better than any man has ever been too her* It's a long story, but listen I have been single for 5 years and I sometimes want love, but It's not His will I guess and I am fine with that. Just make God your everything and He will provide. |
23rd August 2012, 01:14 PM
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Originally Posted by ETSisbull @Servant: Yes I am a Christian. I have recognized that I have sinned and I ask for forgiveness when I pray. I try as hard as I can not to sin, but we all fall short. Some of us more than others. I have realized that I am nothing without Him.
But at the same time it needs to be noted that I used to be Presbyterian. And because of that I do believe that things are all ready determined. Not so much of the idea that God has already decided who is in and who is not. But I do believe that there is a plan and the plan has to play out the way it is. So I'm more of 'along for the ride' and pray that in His plan I'm not alone for my entire life.
And I feel like something else must be noted. I'm in my early 20s, and I hate myself. I always have. Even when I was a little kid I hated myself. I don't know why I hate myself and I don't even know what it really is about me that I hate.
I can't ever seem to do things right whether its something as simple as unloading the dishwasher or cutting the grass, to bigger things like passing a class.
I hate that I ask for things like a partner in this life because of those who have much less than I. Those people who have real needs and worries to pray about; will I get food today, will I have a place to sleep tonight; will I be able to wash today; will I beat this cancer; will I make it another year to raise my kids .. things like that that are real needs but I hurt so much and feel some empty on the inside that I can't help but crumble.
Maybe I'm not supposed to have someone in this world. Maybe its not in his Plan. Maybe this is what the plan calls for.
Praying, brother, that God reveals to you how infinitely precious you are to Him. You are a beloved son of the Most High God. tell the enemy to take a hike in the name of Jesus and tell God ALL that is in your heart, mind, and soul. Tell Him EVERYTHING. Start reading Proverbs, at least a chapter a day. In the meantime, i'm lifting you to our Abba, Who rejoices over us with singing, and Who DOES finish what He started in us. TRUST Him. Father intervene, minister, heal, and make whole Your precious son, as only You can do, in Jesus name, amen.
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23rd August 2012, 01:25 PM
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23rd August 2012, 04:59 PM
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23rd August 2012, 05:51 PM
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Reps: 27,224,793,248,135,352 (power: 0) | | Originally Posted by ETSisbull @Servant: Yes I am a Christian. I have recognized that I have sinned and I ask for forgiveness when I pray. I try as hard as I can not to sin, but we all fall short. Some of us more than others. I have realized that I am nothing without Him.
But at the same time it needs to be noted that I used to be Presbyterian. And because of that I do believe that things are all ready determined. Not so much of the idea that God has already decided who is in and who is not. But I do believe that there is a plan and the plan has to play out the way it is. So I'm more of 'along for the ride' and pray that in His plan I'm not alone for my entire life.
And I feel like something else must be noted. I'm in my early 20s, and I hate myself. I always have. Even when I was a little kid I hated myself. I don't know why I hate myself and I don't even know what it really is about me that I hate.
I can't ever seem to do things right whether its something as simple as unloading the dishwasher or cutting the grass, to bigger things like passing a class.
I hate that I ask for things like a partner in this life because of those who have much less than I. Those people who have real needs and worries to pray about; will I get food today, will I have a place to sleep tonight; will I be able to wash today; will I beat this cancer; will I make it another year to raise my kids .. things like that that are real needs but I hurt so much and feel some empty on the inside that I can't help but crumble.
Maybe I'm not supposed to have someone in this world. Maybe its not in his Plan. Maybe this is what the plan calls for.
You know friend life is hard and we are living in such a wicked world today and we just have to keep fighting that good fight of faith until we are safely home with the Lord..
Im almost 65 and God has brought me thru many trials and heartaches and darkvalleys, and He never deserted me but did give me grace and strength to make it thru one at a time...just take one day,one problem at a time,cast them on the Lord and stop worrying about this and that and the other andn what may or may not happen tomorrow or the next day or at anytime....the Lord says cast all your cares upon me for I careth for you
and He does
and the self hatred doesnt come from the Lord but from satan
he loves to try and discourage God's children anyway he can
dont believe His lies ,believe God's truths set forth in His Word
God loves you, God cares for you and you are made in his image and in his likeness..so dont allow satan to keep rubbing ur face in the dirt ,get up and fight that good fight of faith by staying in the Word of God,planting it in your heart and staying in prayer..
Thine Word have I hid in my heart that I might not sin against Thee
praying for you friend
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