I'm surrounded by Christians, was raised Christian, and work at a coffee shop inside a church. This past year I've been through some stuff that has made me question everything that I believe.
I hear it all the time that God will figure it out. Praise goes to him, not me. God is good. Rely on nothing but him. Do you know him? Yes I have a personal relationship with him. How so? He's revealed himself to me through reading the Bible, prayer and experiences. I have a personal relationship with him and that's what he wants with everybody. But your sin is in the way so you just need to believe in Jesus. He paid the price for your sins. Repent and be forgiven. Live the life he's meant you to live.
I have repented of my sins. I have been baptized. I have read the Bible more than once. Carefully studied it. I have given my life to him and surrounded myself with community. I've relied completely on him to a fault. The problem with relying completely on God. What happens when your life falls apart. When your faith finally breaks? Who do you think you'll blame? Whatever/whomever you relied on. The God that you thought you knew. Following God has become so transactional.. Follow God and he will give you peace of mind. You will finally love again. Be free from all of your bondage. In plain sight this is what it is. I'll give you happiness, freedom, and peace of mind if you give me your belief. Happiness, freedom and peace of mind? I want those things. Here take what you want so that I can get them. It's transactional. That's what church is all about. Have faith, believe so that x =y. You're selling yourself for what looks appealing. Do you know what happiness is? Freedom? All you know is the pain of not knowing. All everybody goes by is appearances. How can you know what you need if you don't know yourself?
I still believe in God but I don't believe in others who rely on something completely outside of themselves. To preach at people and believe that every responsibility you have will be taken care of by someone else. It's a recipe for destruction. Do you know how easy it is to break someones faith like that?
Yes I'm doubting everything but I'm still firm in my belief that there's a power greater than me. One that works through me. Through everybody. But until I see someone with a perfect life, I don't believe the God that you believe. Until you are so firm in your belief that anything can happen and you have no need to prove yourself. No compulsion to get equal. Prove what you believe, only then can I agree with you. Jesus came into this world as a perfect example of how we should live. He suffered what we suffered and more. But was it really suffering if the purpose was for forgiveness? Suffering is not suffering when it's derived by purpose. It becomes a work. We're living with so much suffering and pain. Everyone is eagerly waiting for the children of God to be revealed Roman's 8:19. Who are the children of God? And where does it start? Individually. Because as an individual you are part of the collective. The body of christ. Is your hand any less a part of you then your head? It's all you, as a collective and individually. It's you.
We are the body of christ, where is christ exactly? If you know him personally like most say they do, then you'll personally know where he is. That still small voice inside of you. Always knocking. Revelation 3:20
I hear it all the time that God will figure it out. Praise goes to him, not me. God is good. Rely on nothing but him. Do you know him? Yes I have a personal relationship with him. How so? He's revealed himself to me through reading the Bible, prayer and experiences. I have a personal relationship with him and that's what he wants with everybody. But your sin is in the way so you just need to believe in Jesus. He paid the price for your sins. Repent and be forgiven. Live the life he's meant you to live.
I have repented of my sins. I have been baptized. I have read the Bible more than once. Carefully studied it. I have given my life to him and surrounded myself with community. I've relied completely on him to a fault. The problem with relying completely on God. What happens when your life falls apart. When your faith finally breaks? Who do you think you'll blame? Whatever/whomever you relied on. The God that you thought you knew. Following God has become so transactional.. Follow God and he will give you peace of mind. You will finally love again. Be free from all of your bondage. In plain sight this is what it is. I'll give you happiness, freedom, and peace of mind if you give me your belief. Happiness, freedom and peace of mind? I want those things. Here take what you want so that I can get them. It's transactional. That's what church is all about. Have faith, believe so that x =y. You're selling yourself for what looks appealing. Do you know what happiness is? Freedom? All you know is the pain of not knowing. All everybody goes by is appearances. How can you know what you need if you don't know yourself?
I still believe in God but I don't believe in others who rely on something completely outside of themselves. To preach at people and believe that every responsibility you have will be taken care of by someone else. It's a recipe for destruction. Do you know how easy it is to break someones faith like that?
Yes I'm doubting everything but I'm still firm in my belief that there's a power greater than me. One that works through me. Through everybody. But until I see someone with a perfect life, I don't believe the God that you believe. Until you are so firm in your belief that anything can happen and you have no need to prove yourself. No compulsion to get equal. Prove what you believe, only then can I agree with you. Jesus came into this world as a perfect example of how we should live. He suffered what we suffered and more. But was it really suffering if the purpose was for forgiveness? Suffering is not suffering when it's derived by purpose. It becomes a work. We're living with so much suffering and pain. Everyone is eagerly waiting for the children of God to be revealed Roman's 8:19. Who are the children of God? And where does it start? Individually. Because as an individual you are part of the collective. The body of christ. Is your hand any less a part of you then your head? It's all you, as a collective and individually. It's you.
We are the body of christ, where is christ exactly? If you know him personally like most say they do, then you'll personally know where he is. That still small voice inside of you. Always knocking. Revelation 3:20