It is pretty easy to agree that we all strive for positive feedback (relating to love as well as teaching styles), even though we know that stress is a necessary part of life. If we seek stress, we seek the positive feedback or affirmation that is a feeling of "doing the right thing," which although might put us in a stressful situation, it ultimately satisfies us at a deeper level.
My question is, what is the positive feedback, or love of Jesus Christ?
I know accepting my purpose through the scriptures and accepting Jesus is my savior and died on the cross for our salvation helps me finally get rid of the junk in my head that is distracting me from a "one true cause," but:
The big part about Jesus I seem to be distant from, or am having trouble with, is communicating like I would a normal human being, and receiving positive feedback or love from Him.
So, does it feel better? I've pretty much got to the point where I don't trust other humans very much, and that has been getting me in some trouble, so I really need to hunker down and do whatever I can to spiritually discipline myself. I have a lot of wisdom, except the part about "when to relax and enjoy life." It's like I hide from love.
Do I really need fellowship with other believers, or is Jesus enough?
Serious question, because I've never met someone that I didn't feel turned their back on me eventually, usually probably because I don't even have the social skills to express the wisdom I truly possess, about psychology (getting my masters in counseling), sociology (how easy it is to judge others without us as a society taking responsibility for raising them, including other religions), etc...
Sure I could go pay for counseling or something, but, does God/ Jesus really want me to PAY for love?
Sure I might counsel with my license, but isn't there something fundamentally wrong with that necessity?
Do I really need a stronger relationship with God, or do I need a stronger relationship with people?
Are they different feelings?
One last question before you answer: If I have to go through Jesus to get to God, then why does it feel so good when I think of myself talking to God directly?
As you can see I'm sort of a pain in the butt..
My question is, what is the positive feedback, or love of Jesus Christ?
I know accepting my purpose through the scriptures and accepting Jesus is my savior and died on the cross for our salvation helps me finally get rid of the junk in my head that is distracting me from a "one true cause," but:
The big part about Jesus I seem to be distant from, or am having trouble with, is communicating like I would a normal human being, and receiving positive feedback or love from Him.
So, does it feel better? I've pretty much got to the point where I don't trust other humans very much, and that has been getting me in some trouble, so I really need to hunker down and do whatever I can to spiritually discipline myself. I have a lot of wisdom, except the part about "when to relax and enjoy life." It's like I hide from love.
Do I really need fellowship with other believers, or is Jesus enough?
Serious question, because I've never met someone that I didn't feel turned their back on me eventually, usually probably because I don't even have the social skills to express the wisdom I truly possess, about psychology (getting my masters in counseling), sociology (how easy it is to judge others without us as a society taking responsibility for raising them, including other religions), etc...
Sure I could go pay for counseling or something, but, does God/ Jesus really want me to PAY for love?
Sure I might counsel with my license, but isn't there something fundamentally wrong with that necessity?
Do I really need a stronger relationship with God, or do I need a stronger relationship with people?
Are they different feelings?
One last question before you answer: If I have to go through Jesus to get to God, then why does it feel so good when I think of myself talking to God directly?
As you can see I'm sort of a pain in the butt..