Will I be punished for accidentally typing small 'g' for God in FB post.

Hannah66 · Jul 21, 2023

I have some visual impairment so, I cannot see when typing on my cell phone. I talk into the phone.
My friend posted an encouraging update about "God turning good from bad". I replied with a comment about the story of Joseph(which I love)
When Joseph said, "“As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good ". i hadn't noticed that it came out as little "g" instead of "G.
I usually try to correct it and make sure I don't make this error, but I made the comment early in the morning.
A lady replied with the reminder "God". Then my friend told me,"I say this in the nicest possible way but you can't spell God with a little 'g'
I know that. I was quite upset as it was publicly made known. I shared with the lady how I was talking into the phone and I didn't do it intentially.
I sent a PM to my friend to remind her again of my visual impairment, etc. She ignored my message.
So I decided to remove my comment, I felt sad and ashamed. I know they were both upset with me.

Then I had a really bad day. Everything went wrong for me. Is God punishing me?

I somehow feel as though I must have committed a very bad sin.
God knows my heart. I didn't mean to do it.

What do you think about this?

Is God angry with me?

Yeshua HaDerekh · Jul 21, 2023

Hannah66 said:
I have some visual impairment so, I cannot see when typing on my cell phone. I talk into the phone.
My friend posted an encouraging update about "God turning good from bad". I replied with a comment about the story of Joseph(which I love)
When Joseph said, "“As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good ". i hadn't noticed that it came out as little "g" instead of "G.
I usually try to correct it and make sure I don't make this error, but I made the comment early in the morning.
A lady replied with the reminder "God". Then my friend told me,"I say this in the nicest possible way but you can't spell God with a little 'g'
I know that. I was quite upset as it was publicly made known. I shared with the lady how I was talking into the phone and I didn't do it intentially.
I sent a PM to my friend to remind her again of my visual impairment, etc. She ignored my message.
So I decided to remove my comment, I felt sad and ashamed. I know they were both upset with me.

Then I had a really bad day. Everything went wrong for me. Is God punishing me?

I somehow feel as though I must have committed a very bad sin.
God knows my heart. I didn't mean to do it.

What do you think about this?

Is God angry with me?

Why would He punish you? "God" is not His Name anyway. It is a simple mistake.

ByTheSpirit · Jul 21, 2023

Hannah66 said:
I have some visual impairment so, I cannot see when typing on my cell phone. I talk into the phone.
My friend posted an encouraging update about "God turning good from bad". I replied with a comment about the story of Joseph(which I love)
When Joseph said, "“As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good ". i hadn't noticed that it came out as little "g" instead of "G.
I usually try to correct it and make sure I don't make this error, but I made the comment early in the morning.
A lady replied with the reminder "God". Then my friend told me,"I say this in the nicest possible way but you can't spell God with a little 'g'
I know that. I was quite upset as it was publicly made known. I shared with the lady how I was talking into the phone and I didn't do it intentially.
I sent a PM to my friend to remind her again of my visual impairment, etc. She ignored my message.
So I decided to remove my comment, I felt sad and ashamed. I know they were both upset with me.

Then I had a really bad day. Everything went wrong for me. Is God punishing me?

I somehow feel as though I must have committed a very bad sin.
God knows my heart. I didn't mean to do it.

What do you think about this?

Is God angry with me?

god is far more concerned with the conduct of your life than if you can or cannot spell or use proper grammar. He loves us unconditionally, not unconditionally except for proper capitalization of His title. I wouldn't worry about it, people chiding you for it may have good intentions but it's not that big a deal.

SavedByGrace3 · Jul 21, 2023

Hannah66 said:
I have some visual impairment so, I cannot see when typing on my cell phone. I talk into the phone.
My friend posted an encouraging update about "God turning good from bad". I replied with a comment about the story of Joseph(which I love)
When Joseph said, "“As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good ". i hadn't noticed that it came out as little "g" instead of "G.
I usually try to correct it and make sure I don't make this error, but I made the comment early in the morning.
A lady replied with the reminder "God". Then my friend told me,"I say this in the nicest possible way but you can't spell God with a little 'g'
I know that. I was quite upset as it was publicly made known. I shared with the lady how I was talking into the phone and I didn't do it intentially.
I sent a PM to my friend to remind her again of my visual impairment, etc. She ignored my message.
So I decided to remove my comment, I felt sad and ashamed. I know they were both upset with me.

Then I had a really bad day. Everything went wrong for me. Is God punishing me?

I somehow feel as though I must have committed a very bad sin.
God knows my heart. I didn't mean to do it.

What do you think about this?

Is God angry with me?

No... He is fine with you. He was in Christ reconciling you to Himself. You are reconciled.
Let it be.

look4hope · Jul 21, 2023

God knows the intent. If non intentional, you have nothing to worry about.

Saber Truth Tiger · Jul 21, 2023

Hannah66 said:
I have some visual impairment so, I cannot see when typing on my cell phone. I talk into the phone.
My friend posted an encouraging update about "God turning good from bad". I replied with a comment about the story of Joseph(which I love)
When Joseph said, "“As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good ". i hadn't noticed that it came out as little "g" instead of "G.
I usually try to correct it and make sure I don't make this error, but I made the comment early in the morning.
A lady replied with the reminder "God". Then my friend told me,"I say this in the nicest possible way but you can't spell God with a little 'g'
I know that. I was quite upset as it was publicly made known. I shared with the lady how I was talking into the phone and I didn't do it intentially.
I sent a PM to my friend to remind her again of my vistual impairment, etc. She ignored my message.
So I decided to remove my comment, I felt sad and ashamed. I know they were both upset with me.

Then I had a really bad day. Everything went wrong for me. Is God punishing me?

I somehow feel as though I must have committed a very bad sin.
God knows my heart. I didn't mean to do it.

What do you think about this?

Is God angry with me?

I don't think something as trivial as accidentally typing small "g" for God is something that angers God. A lot of people believe that God sits on his throne looking for reasons to punish people for wrong doing. God is not like that. You turn to God and ask forgiveness and then don't worry about it. Besides, God is not his name but a title. If God cared about his name was written he would have a lot of people to be angry at because there are many that don't know his name and many disagree how his name should be spelled. If God was so upset at you for spelling his title with a small "g" when your spell checker made the mistake I would think he had serious issues. God is a god of love and compassion.

DragonFox91 · Jul 21, 2023

I’d feel really guilty too typing a small g even accidentally,, but here’s where I’d have felt more guilty: deleting it. I think that's where the mistake was.

Instead of deleting it, you could’ve made an additional comment: “oh, sorry! Yes, God, capital g, praise be his name! Thanks for correcting!”

I think that could be the source of your guilt & what God wouldn't approve of. Instead of hiding in shame, have confidence in your faith!

Blade · Jul 21, 2023

Hannah66 said:
I have some visual impairment so, I cannot see when typing on my cell phone. I talk into the phone.
My friend posted an encouraging update about "God turning good from bad". I replied with a comment about the story of Joseph(which I love)
When Joseph said, "“As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good ". i hadn't noticed that it came out as little "g" instead of "G.
I usually try to correct it and make sure I don't make this error, but I made the comment early in the morning.
A lady replied with the reminder "God". Then my friend told me,"I say this in the nicest possible way but you can't spell God with a little 'g'
I know that. I was quite upset as it was publicly made known. I shared with the lady how I was talking into the phone and I didn't do it intentially.
I sent a PM to my friend to remind her again of my visual impairment, etc. She ignored my message.
So I decided to remove my comment, I felt sad and ashamed. I know they were both upset with me.

Then I had a really bad day. Everything went wrong for me. Is God punishing me?

I somehow feel as though I must have committed a very bad sin.
God knows my heart. I didn't mean to do it.

What do you think about this?

Is God angry with me?

Hi.. His name is not God. Do you know Muslims that do not believe in Jesus as lord call GOD Allah? Do you know after Christ finds them and they then believe on the true son of God.. they call Him ALLAH! Yeah.. it would seem GOD knows exactly who they are talking about in their heart.

Its wonderful you try to respect others. Some can be easily offended. You can not let it get to you. Those feelings are not from your Father. Yeah guilt Christ died for. So don't let the enemy steal your joy. You didn't have to what you did...its like walking a mile and then you say.. I'll walk another one with you. You shined Christ

Maria Billingsley · Jul 21, 2023

Hannah66 said:
I have some visual impairment so, I cannot see when typing on my cell phone. I talk into the phone.
My friend posted an encouraging update about "God turning good from bad". I replied with a comment about the story of Joseph(which I love)
When Joseph said, "“As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good ". i hadn't noticed that it came out as little "g" instead of "G.
I usually try to correct it and make sure I don't make this error, but I made the comment early in the morning.
A lady replied with the reminder "God". Then my friend told me,"I say this in the nicest possible way but you can't spell God with a little 'g'
I know that. I was quite upset as it was publicly made known. I shared with the lady how I was talking into the phone and I didn't do it intentially.
I sent a PM to my friend to remind her again of my visual impairment, etc. She ignored my message.
So I decided to remove my comment, I felt sad and ashamed. I know they were both upset with me.

Then I had a really bad day. Everything went wrong for me. Is God punishing me?

I somehow feel as though I must have committed a very bad sin.
God knows my heart. I didn't mean to do it.

What do you think about this?

Is God angry with me?

Hannah! You have nothing worry about. Be in peace.
Blessings!

turkle · Jul 26, 2023

I think it's important to discern between cultural traditions and the Word. Our culture uses the upper case as a sign of respect and to honor God. God is concerned with your heart, not the minutiae of our traditions. As for punishment, our God is a God of grace. He is not waiting to smack you for an unintentional error. Go in grace.

rebornfree · Jul 26, 2023

I don't think that you did anything wrong. It was a mistake. You obviously honour God.

I do find it a bit strange that the other people mentioned it and can understand that you felt upset about that. Sometimes when we're upset everything else seems to go wrong.
Sometimes we just have bad days. I don't believe that the Lord was punishing you at all.

Please feel at peace about it.

William Lefranc · Jul 26, 2023

Hannah66 said:
I have some visual impairment so, I cannot see when typing on my cell phone. I talk into the phone.
My friend posted an encouraging update about "God turning good from bad". I replied with a comment about the story of Joseph(which I love)
When Joseph said, "“As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good ". i hadn't noticed that it came out as little "g" instead of "G.
I usually try to correct it and make sure I don't make this error, but I made the comment early in the morning.
A lady replied with the reminder "God". Then my friend told me,"I say this in the nicest possible way but you can't spell God with a little 'g'
I know that. I was quite upset as it was publicly made known. I shared with the lady how I was talking into the phone and I didn't do it intentially.
I sent a PM to my friend to remind her again of my visual impairment, etc. She ignored my message.
So I decided to remove my comment, I felt sad and ashamed. I know they were both upset with me.

Then I had a really bad day. Everything went wrong for me. Is God punishing me?

I somehow feel as though I must have committed a very bad sin.
God knows my heart. I didn't mean to do it.

What do you think about this?

Is God angry with me?

The problem is the understanding that you have about God. God is love, let Him love you and heal you. By the way, God is not counting sin anymore because Christ took your sin and crucified it on the cross forever (2 Cor. 5:19).

anetazo · Jul 27, 2023

Gods Elect. No, Jesus isn't mad at you. You have a impairment. I have a disability also, cognitive impairment.
Monday, my brother took me to Walmart. I didn't remember he bought me lunch at Popeyes in June. He was annoyed.
Some people lack understanding or don't demonstrate patience like Christian should.
Moses had disability, and God demonstrated much patience. I also have asperger's syndrome. I was diagnosed in 2014.
Some people are not going to understand your disability. My brother doesn't understand.
First Corinthians 1:27. But God hath chosen the foolish thing's of the world to confound the wise ; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty.
ASTHENE in Greek means = Weak.
Don't feel ashamed or sad. Sometimes people say thing's they shouldn't. They lack understanding.
My advice. I would avoid both of them.
During the my years in school system, 1980s. I was in special education. Some students called it, it's where the Retards go !. Yes, it caused me pain. They don't know any better.
Other special education students had speech problems or attention problems. The special education kid's were stereo typed as Retards. Its also bullying. My job as servant of God is to plant seeds, produce fruit for God.
Proverbs chapter 25:25. As cold water to a thirsty soul: So is good news from far country.
29:19. A servant will not be corrected by words: For though he understands he will not answer. Those who seek knowledge will excell. Those who dig cisterns were theirs lack of rainfall, find little water. Knowledge and understanding. All the best.

Sabertooth · Jul 27, 2023

@Hannah66, do I recall from previous threads that you struggle with OCD?
If so, that is the real cause of your anxiety, not an extraneous typo.

If you want that to change,

get treated by a psychiatrist for it &
find a church that is good at dealing with mental illnesses.*

*If I knew which country you were in, I might be able to recommend some.

Strong in Him · Jul 28, 2023

Hannah66 said:
I have some visual impairment so, I cannot see when typing on my cell phone. I talk into the phone.
My friend posted an encouraging update about "God turning good from bad". I replied with a comment about the story of Joseph(which I love)
When Joseph said, "“As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good ". i hadn't noticed that it came out as little "g" instead of "G.
I usually try to correct it and make sure I don't make this error, but I made the comment early in the morning.
A lady replied with the reminder "God". Then my friend told me,"I say this in the nicest possible way but you can't spell God with a little 'g'
I know that. I was quite upset as it was publicly made known. I shared with the lady how I was talking into the phone and I didn't do it intentially.
I sent a PM to my friend to remind her again of my visual impairment, etc. She ignored my message.
So I decided to remove my comment, I felt sad and ashamed. I know they were both upset with me.

I hope they were upset with themselves, for being so quick to criticise - especially as they had not known, or forgotten about, your visual impairment. They could have asked you if you meant to write God with a small g - rather than assuming the worst.
There is nothing for you to feel ashamed about.

Hannah66 said:
Then I had a really bad day. Everything went wrong for me. Is God punishing me?

No. You've done nothing wrong.

Hannah66 said:
I somehow feel as though I must have committed a very bad sin.

You didn't.

Hannah66 said:
God knows my heart. I didn't mean to do it.

Exactly - it was a mistake.

Hannah66 said:
Is God angry with me?

No.

William Lefranc · Aug 4, 2023

Sabertooth said:
@Hannah66, do I recall from previous threads that you struggle with OCD?
If so, that is the real cause of your anxiety, not an extraneous typo.

If you want that to change,

get treated by a psychiatrist for it &

find a church that is good at dealing with mental illnesses.*

*If I knew which country you were in, I might be able to recommend some.

Why go to the world for healing when Jesus is our healer? You don't believe He has changed, do you? His words assure us that He is the same yesterday, today, and forever. (Heb. 13:8).

Sabertooth · Aug 4, 2023

William Lefranc said:
Why go to the world for healing when Jesus is our healer?

I believe that God uses both, on a case-by-case basis.

William Lefranc · Aug 6, 2023

Sabertooth said:
I believe that God uses both, on a case-by-case basis.

Man chooses first, yet God always takes the initiative, but few follow His guidance.

Hannah66 · Aug 13, 2023

William Lefranc said:
Why go to the world for healing when Jesus is our healer? You don't believe He has changed, do you? His words assure us that He is the same yesterday, today, and forever. (Heb. 13:8).

NO I don't suffer from OCD, I have a corneal disease. (born with the condition)

RileyG · Aug 14, 2023

No. It sounds like you are being over scrupulous which can be deadly to the faith. God bless you

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