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I know God made me like this for a reason, but what if he just messed up?

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hollypparker I guess god made u that for a reason, not because of the ciggies and the alchahol, its not ur mums fault, god had a plan for u, he knew that u were goin to look like and we all gotta face up to gods plan and follow it step by step ok ;)

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Aww... that's hard, having such thoughts...
I kinda recognise the feelings behind it - I have had feelings of being worth little or nothing myself.
Sometimes I think as if I can't do anything, well;

God doesn't look at you as if you are messed up or less than someone else, or anything like that, at all. You're so precious in His sight.
I believe, He is so proud of you, Him knowing more than anyone, how things are difficult for you, and why, and He sees you hanging on, going through all. Perhaps not really how you wished you could, at times, but you're, like, you try. He's so proud of your trying

I hope, and pray, you get encouragement when you're going through these feelings.
I hope that's comfort to you.
 
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hollypparker Joris is right bout this comment ;)

God doesn't look at you as if you are messed up or less than someone else, or anything like that, at all. You're so precious in His sight.
I believe, He is so proud of you, Him knowing more than anyone, how things are difficult for you, and why, and He sees you hanging on, going through all. Perhaps not really how you wished you could, at times, but you're, like, you try. He's so proud of your trying

He is totally right and I guess God likes u for how u r, not how ur mother or anyone else thinks of u ;) U r tottally different in ur own unique way too :)
 
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I don't think God messed up, I think man messed up and that's why a lot of people these days suffer the consequences. Man is creating all kind of toxic things these days and innocent children are the unlucky recepients of this sinfil world. Please do not think it is your fault. God can heal the broken in heart.

I do believe help is on the way, and God can DO ALL things!

Sorry to hear about your family troubles. But, ALL things work out for the good for those who LOVE the LORD.
 
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I am convinced that God did not stuff up.
Man stuffed up, and the result is what we call living in a fallen world. :(

I am also convinced that it is not so much what we do in this life, but what we do with what we are given. Those of us who struggle day by day may find a greater reward in heaven, and a more immediate knowledge of what Christ's suffering cost him, what our salvation cast him, and what eternity might be like if he had not saved us.

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Absolutely. The Lord knows our struggles and our hearts even better then we do ourselves. I do know that the blessings I have recieved from having serious Social Phobia and Panic Disorder are humility as I cling to Christ and compassion for those that much of the world seems it can't be bothered with.
I am hoping with all that's in me to be healed in this life, but as Marilyn Hickey says if it doesn't happen on earth it will happen when we get to heaven.
 
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u are right 2scoops, god is messed up and I know that he will never be messed up :hug: I know god is not messed up and I know this because I pray to him everyday and I know he listens to what I say, what I say in my temper tantrums (not kiddin guys, I sometimes throw big fits ova little things) and I pray to him everynight to make my friends feel happy and he always listens to those prayers. I also agree with u Cooch with this comment :)

I am also convinced that it is not so much what we do in this life, but what we do with what we are given.

It is so true, really true and this is what I do every day and I thank the lord for living one day at a time :hug:
 
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God is the creator of ALL good things, and Satan loves to mess those things up. The best thing to do is to keep your mind on those above, those things that are pure, lovely, and that give us a sound mind.
 
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I am also convinced that it is not so much what we do in this life, but what we do with what we are given. Those of us who struggle day by day may find a greater reward in heaven, and a more immediate knowledge of what Christ's suffering cost him, what our salvation cast him, and what eternity might be like if he had not saved us.

Cooch..You and the others are so right. I have taught children with special needs for over 20 years and I have become closer to God as a result. God does not make mistakes, but rather, to steal a title of Joyce Meyer's, He makes beauty from ashes. Some of my kids have suffered from drug abuse since conception in addition to abuse after birth. Others have been born with autism spectrum disorders with total support from their parents and no prenatal drug abuse. Life happens, but God provides a way out if we only look to Him. God Bless you all...if you need a good listener, I am here. :)
 
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I am convinced that God did not stuff up.
Man stuffed up, and the result is what we call living in a fallen world. :(

I am also convinced that it is not so much what we do in this life, but what we do with what we are given. Those of us who struggle day by day may find a greater reward in heaven, and a more immediate knowledge of what Christ's suffering cost him, what our salvation cast him, and what eternity might be like if he had not saved us.

Peter

I was reminded of the Cross just the other nite when I was crying out to the Lord for healing and freedom from a situation that seems to continue. I said Why don't you do something? & then I heard in my heart "I did. I died".
We will never know the cost He paid in leaving heaven and living like one of us for 33 years. Throughout all of Jesus' life He was sought after by the devil so the salvation's plan could be abolished. Then when He came into His ministry His own didn't even recognize Him.
Jesus then allowed Himself to be arrested, brutalized and crucifed for all of us. And as He was on the Cross the Father broke their connection, bcause He couldn't look at His Son Jesus.
We suffer, BUt we will never know what He truely went through for us:bow::amen:
 
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[bible]
"As he went along, he saw a man blind from birth. His disciples asked him, 'Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?'
'Neither this man nor his parents sinned,' said Jesus, 'but this happened so that the work of God might be displayed in his life.'" John 9:1-3


"But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. He chose the lowly things of this world and the despised things--and the things that are not--to nullify the things that are, so that no one may boast before him." 1Cor. 1:27-29


"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." Romans 8:28
[/bible]
 
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[bible]
"As he went along, he saw a man blind from birth. His disciples asked him, 'Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?'
'Neither this man nor his parents sinned,' said Jesus, 'but this happened so that the work of God might be displayed in his life.' John 9:1-3


"But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. He chose the lowly things of this world and the despised things--and the things that are not--to nullify the things that are, so that no one may boast before him." 1Cor. 1:27-29


"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." Romans 8:28
[/bible]

Thank you for those encouraging verses. I have thought of the Cor. verse many times as some have looked at me like "How can the Lord be speaking through when you can't even get healed of panic attacks?"
:pray:For all here.
 
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