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The Parable of Mathew 22 , the wedding feast is a great parable for what you have asked
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It is important to seek a calling from God. I recall a time when I was alone and isolated. I started going to a very large library and researching Biblical archaeology, Biblical geography, ancient Israel, antiquities etc. Sometimes I made discoveries while reading that took my mind off my sorrow. This reading helped me understand some of the strengths and weaknesses of the Bible. I found Christian Forums one day and this fellowship was a blessing. I had to read past the insignificant posts to find the interesting ones, same as sitting in a library with a stack of books. Much of the time there is no gain, but when someone finds a good book there is blessing and joy. My need to research and learn led me to books about health and nutrition. I became blessed with better health. Bible study is important to a Christian. For a time this week I was blocked from reading it. Yesterday I found myself in my living room chair reading the New Testament again and able to think more clearly. Jesus gained glory by helping others, not only himself.Hi all, I'm new so first let me just say hi! Happy to be here- I hope I can contribute in a meaningful way and also learn from all of you.
I have been a Christian all my life - but lately I've been really frustrated. Without going into details, I went through some difficult challenges a few years ago and things certainly have improved. But, though I have gotten through the eye of the storm, and did several years ago, I feel like it's still raining.. do you know what I mean? And I'm still waiting for the sun.
I've been praying and hoping and believing for years for a bigger change to happen, trusting in God that things didn't work out in the past cause he had something better in line for me, but now I'm starting to doubt that. Nothing seems to be happening. I've prayed for strength, guidance, etc. asked what I can do to fix myself internally, not just waited on God but tried to do stuff on my own and be an active participant in my life, I've tried to do what was right, and it's been years and I still feel like there's crickets.
I know some people talk about how they lean on God during hard times and prayer gives them strength, or they feel the direction of God in their life.. what if you don't feel anything? I feel like I keep trying, and reading the bible, even fasting (and yes I could do much more of all these things) but I don't know what else I can literally do without giving up. What am I doing wrong?? Some days are better than others of course, but sometimes I wonder if I'm just 'wishful thinking' and - to be clear, I don't want to doubt, but I need SOMETHING. I can feel myself getting bitter and losing my patience and I don't want to be that person. I'm trying but need something to help, it's like that meme where you're texting God a question, and all you see in response is the 'read receipt' lol. I feel like that's been my life the last 6 years.
Any advice on how to deal? Am I the only one that feels this way?
Thanks in advance!
Ephesians 4:22-24
Philippians 3:8
Colossians 3:5
Luke 9:23
John 12:24
Luke 9:23-24
Romans 6:11
Romans 12:1-2
1 Peter 4:1-2
Galatians 5:24
That is only 10 verses of 23 that speak on being "Dead to your Flesh"
Good grief the lies Catherine and not the words of your very own prophets and apostles
Hi this life is the path towards being raised incorruptible and we have promises of God that if we embrace them through faith we can stand on them. For instance Jesus said anyone who comes unto Him he will pour out fountains of living water our of our innermost being and in another place he says “These things I have spoken to you while being present with you. 26 But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you. 27 Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. 28 You have heard Me say to you, ‘I am going away and coming back to you.’ If you loved Me, you would rejoice because I said, ‘I am going to the Father,’ for My Father is greater than I.Hi all, I'm new so first let me just say hi! Happy to be here- I hope I can contribute in a meaningful way and also learn from all of you.
I have been a Christian all my life - but lately I've been really frustrated. Without going into details, I went through some difficult challenges a few years ago and things certainly have improved. But, though I have gotten through the eye of the storm, and did several years ago, I feel like it's still raining.. do you know what I mean? And I'm still waiting for the sun.
I've been praying and hoping and believing for years for a bigger change to happen, trusting in God that things didn't work out in the past cause he had something better in line for me, but now I'm starting to doubt that. Nothing seems to be happening. I've prayed for strength, guidance, etc. asked what I can do to fix myself internally, not just waited on God but tried to do stuff on my own and be an active participant in my life, I've tried to do what was right, and it's been years and I still feel like there's crickets.
I know some people talk about how they lean on God during hard times and prayer gives them strength, or they feel the direction of God in their life.. what if you don't feel anything? I feel like I keep trying, and reading the bible, even fasting (and yes I could do much more of all these things) but I don't know what else I can literally do without giving up. What am I doing wrong?? Some days are better than others of course, but sometimes I wonder if I'm just 'wishful thinking' and - to be clear, I don't want to doubt, but I need SOMETHING. I can feel myself getting bitter and losing my patience and I don't want to be that person. I'm trying but need something to help, it's like that meme where you're texting God a question, and all you see in response is the 'read receipt' lol. I feel like that's been my life the last 6 years.
Any advice on how to deal? Am I the only one that feels this way?
Thanks in advance!
You're doing nothing wrong whatsoever. Good and bad things happen to everyone. There's no particular bias toward anyone. People who pray or believe don't necessarily have it better off, or worse off, than anyone else.Hi all, I'm new so first let me just say hi! Happy to be here- I hope I can contribute in a meaningful way and also learn from all of you.
I have been a Christian all my life - but lately I've been really frustrated. Without going into details, I went through some difficult challenges a few years ago and things certainly have improved. But, though I have gotten through the eye of the storm, and did several years ago, I feel like it's still raining.. do you know what I mean? And I'm still waiting for the sun.
I've been praying and hoping and believing for years for a bigger change to happen, trusting in God that things didn't work out in the past cause he had something better in line for me, but now I'm starting to doubt that. Nothing seems to be happening. I've prayed for strength, guidance, etc. asked what I can do to fix myself internally, not just waited on God but tried to do stuff on my own and be an active participant in my life, I've tried to do what was right, and it's been years and I still feel like there's crickets.
I know some people talk about how they lean on God during hard times and prayer gives them strength, or they feel the direction of God in their life.. what if you don't feel anything? I feel like I keep trying, and reading the bible, even fasting (and yes I could do much more of all these things) but I don't know what else I can literally do without giving up. What am I doing wrong?? Some days are better than others of course, but sometimes I wonder if I'm just 'wishful thinking' and - to be clear, I don't want to doubt, but I need SOMETHING. I can feel myself getting bitter and losing my patience and I don't want to be that person. I'm trying but need something to help, it's like that meme where you're texting God a question, and all you see in response is the 'read receipt' lol. I feel like that's been my life the last 6 years.
Any advice on how to deal? Am I the only one that feels this way?
Thanks in advance!
The Book of JobEphesians 4:22-24
Philippians 3:8
Colossians 3:5
Luke 9:23
John 12:24
Luke 9:23-24
Romans 6:11
Romans 12:1-2
1 Peter 4:1-2
Galatians 5:24
That is only 10 verses of 23 that speak on being "Dead to your Flesh"
Good grief the lies Catherine and not the words of your very own prophets and apostles
6You demanded security from your relatives for no reason;
you stripped people of their clothing, leaving them naked.
7You gave no water to the weary
and you withheld food from the hungry,
8though you were a powerful man, owning land—
an honored man, living on it.
9And you sent widows away empty-handed
and broke the strength of the fatherless.
10That is why snares are all around you,
why sudden peril terrifies you,
11why it is so dark you cannot see,
and why a flood of water covers you.
That was Eliphaz speaking to Job and falsely accusing him of sin, because he assumed that since Job was suffering, he must have done something wrong. God then rebukes him for making such an accusation.A.K.A Not dying to your flesh, and denying fruits of the spirit. Which is the opposite of what Job did, which got Him through the test.
Yeah I think we are just trying to use two truths to argue each other's points honestly. I think I may have used the wrong truth here, not that I think God would rebuke me for saying that Job was reaping the benefits of the fruits of the spirit all the live long day that entire time ... Your truth is more applicable to our dearest siblingThat was Eliphaz speaking to Job and falsely accusing him of sin, because he assumed that since Job was suffering, he must have done something wrong. God then rebukes him for making such an accusation.
Yes, and we are being thankful unto our Lord, and always in prayer for the above. Please keep us with an update on your Faith walk with The Lord. We must continue to walk/abide in him, but let his words of life abide in us, every day of our life.Hi all, I'm new so first let me just say hi! Happy to be here- I hope I can contribute in a meaningful way and also learn from all of you.
I have been a Christian all my life - but lately I've been really frustrated. Without going into details, I went through some difficult challenges a few years ago and things certainly have improved. But, though I have gotten through the eye of the storm, and did several years ago, I feel like it's still raining.. do you know what I mean? And I'm still waiting for the sun.
I've been praying and hoping and believing for years for a bigger change to happen, trusting in God that things didn't work out in the past cause he had something better in line for me, but now I'm starting to doubt that. Nothing seems to be happening. I've prayed for strength, guidance, etc. asked what I can do to fix myself internally, not just waited on God but tried to do stuff on my own and be an active participant in my life, I've tried to do what was right, and it's been years and I still feel like there's crickets.
I know some people talk about how they lean on God during hard times and prayer gives them strength, or they feel the direction of God in their life.. what if you don't feel anything? I feel like I keep trying, and reading the bible, even fasting (and yes I could do much more of all these things) but I don't know what else I can literally do without giving up. What am I doing wrong?? Some days are better than others of course, but sometimes I wonder if I'm just 'wishful thinking' and - to be clear, I don't want to doubt, but I need SOMETHING. I can feel myself getting bitter and losing my patience and I don't want to be that person. I'm trying but need something to help, it's like that meme where you're texting God a question, and all you see in response is the 'read receipt' lol. I feel like that's been my life the last 6 years.
Any advice on how to deal? Am I the only one that feels this way?
Thanks in advance!
Aaron's Blessing: But, The Lord may give unto the below blessings, wright now, and that he continue, as long as you continue in his sayings/commandments, etc. so that you can hear and do whatever, according to his will. But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. James 1:22Yea, Psalms is good for that.. and thanks for your words! But dang, like why can't I hear that inner voice people talk about? If it's there, it's not obvious it's the Holy Spirit. For example, I have a question on if I should move or not and I pray on it, and I want my steps to be pointed in the right direction, but I'm getting no answers. I want to do the right thing, but I'm not getting any direction! Sigh.. and I keep hoping that reading the Bible and Praying and all of that will help but if I'm honest, it's just not. Which is confusing, because the Bible says, seek and you shall find.. well I'm seeking!!
NYCGal , Please read post #56, that I just now have posted.Thanks everyone, I took some time to read everything and I appreciate the time and energy it took to craft all the thoughtful responses.
Hi all, I'm new so first let me just say hi! Happy to be here- I hope I can contribute in a meaningful way and also learn from all of you.
I have been a Christian all my life - but lately I've been really frustrated. Without going into details, I went through some difficult challenges a few years ago and things certainly have improved. But, though I have gotten through the eye of the storm, and did several years ago, I feel like it's still raining.. do you know what I mean? And I'm still waiting for the sun.
I've been praying and hoping and believing for years for a bigger change to happen, trusting in God that things didn't work out in the past cause he had something better in line for me, but now I'm starting to doubt that. Nothing seems to be happening. I've prayed for strength, guidance, etc. asked what I can do to fix myself internally, not just waited on God but tried to do stuff on my own and be an active participant in my life, I've tried to do what was right, and it's been years and I still feel like there's crickets.
I know some people talk about how they lean on God during hard times and prayer gives them strength, or they feel the direction of God in their life.. what if you don't feel anything? I feel like I keep trying, and reading the bible, even fasting (and yes I could do much more of all these things) but I don't know what else I can literally do without giving up. What am I doing wrong?? Some days are better than others of course, but sometimes I wonder if I'm just 'wishful thinking' and - to be clear, I don't want to doubt, but I need SOMETHING. I can feel myself getting bitter and losing my patience and I don't want to be that person. I'm trying but need something to help, it's like that meme where you're texting God a question, and all you see in response is the 'read receipt' lol. I feel like that's been my life the last 6 years.
Any advice on how to deal? Am I the only one that feels this way?
Thanks in advance!
Welcome to the boards, hope you enjoy your stay. That said, I feel your pain, went through it for years. My break through was a point where I had just about given up, thinking I'm never going to be the guy God has something to say to. One night I prayed a prayer, thinking it was futile but thought it was worth a try. I said God if this is real and you want me you will have to take me as I am and make me what you want me to be. It's like he reached down and grabbed me, a little disturbed, I shock it off. After that the Scriptures opened up to me in a way that is hard to describe. I had an experience where the cross was so vivid I could see it, the storm approaching Job I saw like I was watching it on the silver screen.Hi all, I'm new so first let me just say hi! Happy to be here- I hope I can contribute in a meaningful way and also learn from all of you.
I have been a Christian all my life - but lately I've been really frustrated. Without going into details, I went through some difficult challenges a few years ago and things certainly have improved. But, though I have gotten through the eye of the storm, and did several years ago, I feel like it's still raining.. do you know what I mean? And I'm still waiting for the sun.
I've been praying and hoping and believing for years for a bigger change to happen, trusting in God that things didn't work out in the past cause he had something better in line for me, but now I'm starting to doubt that. Nothing seems to be happening. I've prayed for strength, guidance, etc. asked what I can do to fix myself internally, not just waited on God but tried to do stuff on my own and be an active participant in my life, I've tried to do what was right, and it's been years and I still feel like there's crickets.
I know some people talk about how they lean on God during hard times and prayer gives them strength, or they feel the direction of God in their life.. what if you don't feel anything? I feel like I keep trying, and reading the bible, even fasting (and yes I could do much more of all these things) but I don't know what else I can literally do without giving up. What am I doing wrong?? Some days are better than others of course, but sometimes I wonder if I'm just 'wishful thinking' and - to be clear, I don't want to doubt, but I need SOMETHING. I can feel myself getting bitter and losing my patience and I don't want to be that person. I'm trying but need something to help, it's like that meme where you're texting God a question, and all you see in response is the 'read receipt' lol. I feel like that's been my life the last 6 years.
Any advice on how to deal? Am I the only one that feels this way?
Thanks in advance!
Beyond the moving, what if you're asking something specific from God and you've been waiting for years for an unanswered prayer? Then ask about whether or not you're on the right path and what should be changed if it needs to be changed?
That's where I'm at right now. Maybe it is a drought. I don't know how long it can go on for though, it's hard not to give up!
I guess if Mother Theresa weathered it..
Be in the things of God, or walking in the things of God's Holy Spirit, is how I avoid many problems and keep and strengthen both myself and my faith, in the faith, and keep the faith (for my part)...Hi all, I'm new so first let me just say hi! Happy to be here- I hope I can contribute in a meaningful way and also learn from all of you.
I have been a Christian all my life - but lately I've been really frustrated. Without going into details, I went through some difficult challenges a few years ago and things certainly have improved. But, though I have gotten through the eye of the storm, and did several years ago, I feel like it's still raining.. do you know what I mean? And I'm still waiting for the sun.
I've been praying and hoping and believing for years for a bigger change to happen, trusting in God that things didn't work out in the past cause he had something better in line for me, but now I'm starting to doubt that. Nothing seems to be happening. I've prayed for strength, guidance, etc. asked what I can do to fix myself internally, not just waited on God but tried to do stuff on my own and be an active participant in my life, I've tried to do what was right, and it's been years and I still feel like there's crickets.
I know some people talk about how they lean on God during hard times and prayer gives them strength, or they feel the direction of God in their life.. what if you don't feel anything? I feel like I keep trying, and reading the bible, even fasting (and yes I could do much more of all these things) but I don't know what else I can literally do without giving up. What am I doing wrong?? Some days are better than others of course, but sometimes I wonder if I'm just 'wishful thinking' and - to be clear, I don't want to doubt, but I need SOMETHING. I can feel myself getting bitter and losing my patience and I don't want to be that person. I'm trying but need something to help, it's like that meme where you're texting God a question, and all you see in response is the 'read receipt' lol. I feel like that's been my life the last 6 years.
Any advice on how to deal? Am I the only one that feels this way?
Thanks in advance!