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I live in a first world nation, with third world problems.



I was never told about religion, it was never spoken of when I was growing up. God came into my life a few years ago, my testimony explains the story.


Now, very much isolated, I find myself staring at the sky a lot, and then noticing people staring at me like I'm out of my mind, which I am.

I'm so amazed by all the things God's given us, like how we breathe when we aren't thinking about it. How my fingers and brain work together to type this.

The ability to be human is so unappreciated.

I'm constantly caught off guard by something where I can only tilt my head and stare, and wonder.

Once I go back in to the reality around me, I realize no one sees that there is a giant cloud that looks JUST LIKE a delicious cupcake because they're circling the police tape, to get a glimpse of death.

My mom tells me I'm different. I used to think it was a good thing.

but I can't find a job.
I can't do anything most people see as a piece of cake, like putting mail in the mailbox or asking someone for directions, without completely panicking.

I don't think I am a good person, I know I am. and I accept my brain is not wired correctly, so why are there so many more people who can make up their minds faster, and do things correctly, who choose not to?




All around me are people with no shame.
Pregnant Teens.
Drug addicts.
Sadists.
Hopeless.
Homeless.
Prostitutes.
Desperation.


and in all this, I see them begging and crying for God to help them when they've hit rock bottom because of their poor decisions.


I'm tired of God being a last resort.
 

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Hello! :wave: Welcome!

Yes. A lot of bad stuff is going on around us. We should pray for these things. Also, it's a good thing that you can stop and "smell the roses" (or stare at cloud formations. It makes life more enjoyable.

May God bless your week!

~Sara
 
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Here are a few other forums that might peek your interest.

http://www.christianforums.com/f47/ the womens forum.

You have to go here http://www.christianforums.com/t7393466/ and request access to see the forum.
When you post here someone will get back to you and give you access..

If you have any questions or want to talk please don't hesitate to contact me
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God Bless,
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Hi there and a BIG WELCOME to CF!
It is certainly good to see and reflect on the world, the beauty of the Lords creation is still there, we just need to look after it.
There are many problems in the World, by the grace of the Lord and his mercy we can ask and pray for healing in peoples lives and I also pray that the Lord will give us all the opportunity to spread his word to those who need to hear it the most.
If you need any help, please don't hesitate to ask!
Many Blessings Lexie :0)
 
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Hi & Welcome,
You are not alone. God is with you like a friend. Like a buddy it requires a relationship to keep Him in your heart.
Pray daily and read His holy word the Bible daily to keep your bond with God strong.

With Him you can do all. With God you will be all He made you to be.

God bless your journey with Him!
 
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Welcome sister to the forums!

God certainly isn't the last resort, because He is EVERYTHING we can ever have! Put your trust in Him and He'll take care of your needs and problems. It takes only a child-like faith to know the goodness of our Creator. :)

May God bless you all.
 
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