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I spent a VERY large part of my life chasing after this shadow....then I realised that it was all for naught, there's nothing there.
I spent a VERY large part of my life chasing after this shadow....then I realised that it was all for naught, there's nothing there.
Do you know SJC-Coop's age because of a previous discussion, or are you using admin powers to obtain it?
It takes courage to believe and trust HE IS WITH YOU.... It takes persistance and endurance...
Faith is a decision a decision to follow... and trust that even if HE appears HE is not there and not listening or not anwering...HE is still there.... Do you trust HE is???
This is indeed experienced by children with their earthly parents, as well.
Even, where there is a diversion of interest/expectation, if the parent is physically present - next to the child.
As a mom, I also know that my 'always presence' is not in the best interest of my child (and, even when I am, they may not feel that way - and have stated so). Otherwise, how would they mature ?
To an infant who is hungry, or crying, the delay of even a minute may feel like years; in the spiritual journey, periods where we must "row" ( feel that God is not there) can also feel endless in the 'now' of our experiencing.
Without these spiritual periods of "rowing", we do not mature. If parents are 'always present', children become childish (as opposed to childlike) people.
I can see his age, however, if you notice, I have not mentioned it.
I appreciate that. That's good. But if it is easy to tell it is private, I don't think it is right to even refer to it.
I know you are being genial, but do you think you'd respond well if I said, "When I was your age, I was a Christian. A couple of years later, I became an atheist."
It is a failure of parenting to not allow a child to mature -- to always hover over the child.How can you compare a human person to an "omni-present, all-knowing, uber-compassionate supernatural being", and use that sme comparison as an excuse when this suppsed being falls short of even human parenting skills?
It kinda points more to the fact that god isn't at all how christians think he is.
you kinda proved my point a bit...didn't you?
My point is not how old he is but that I came to Christ when I was older. Age is irrelevant to when God changes ones heart.
He can try all he wants....he had his chance.
I don't want to bring the thread down, but let me qualify my statement above...
I do not believe that there is enough evidence to warrant believing in god...but even if it turns out that he did exist...I will not follow him again.
But it's irrelevant anyway, because there's just nothing there.
It is a failure of parenting to not allow a child to mature -- to always hover over the child.
It is the point of the thread that god wasn't there when the OP needed him the most...not hovering over he, cramming himself down her throat, but turning a cold shoulder to her heartfelt and serious cries for help.
It's about god not doing waht he promised he would do....it's about him not living up to his promises and leaving someone out in the cold...
It's about a person's picture of god being shattered...her faith being shattered...
I used to say the same things. When it happens, you will know.
Sure...don't hold your breath though.
Sure...don't hold your breath though.
In certain cirumstances, yes...in other circumstances it only shows the true character of someone...Without tribulation and conflict there is no growth. Tribulation produces perseverance, and perseverance, character, and character, hope.
Well, I found God after I had decided I was done with it all. Although, I'm sure most people on this thread don't agree with what I found.
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