Ummm...I'm no longer Christian for many reasons and I feel I know where I want to go but i just want to make sure that I know so can anyone try as hard as they possibly can to make me Christian again just so I know I'm no longer Christian?
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Hmm, that's a toughy...you want me to ask you stuff to see if you are no longer a Christian? Did God send his one and only son to save you from your sins? Does he love you? Do you love him even remotely?
I am wondering though, what made you decide that you don't want to be a Christian any longer? Was it other Christians? The rest of the world? things too tough as a Christian? Just wondering...
I am wondering though, what made you decide that you don't want to be a Christian any longer? Was it other Christians? The rest of the world? things too tough as a Christian? Just wondering...
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FaithfulServant
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I think you are asking for people to show you evidence of God and Jesus? Is that what you're doing?
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I guess for me the basic question is....do you realize the need for a Savior or not? You feel you do not need to be saved? Because you I"m sure know that this step you wish to take (if you die before you change your mind/heart back to Christ as your saviour) means you don't care what happens after this short life, what happens to you for the rest of eternity? Is that what you're saying? I hope you change your mind, because in Heaven, the more the merrier and I should like to know you....as long as I am there too God willing!?
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Hi Gregory
I'm not sure where you're at but I can tell you from experience that I walked away from God for a long time. I became disallusioned with the people and politics of religion and there were hang ups for me theoretically that just kept getting in my way. I went off and pursued what the world said I should and I had great success at it. I ended up in the most amazing city in the world (for me) as the VP of a company with more money and friends that I ever dreamed of and with a lifestyle that I never could have imagined. At the end of the day, it just wasn't enough. Those things only filled the place that God had filled in me for a short time. They were never permanent and the love inside of me slowly died. I ended up morally and spiritually bankrupt and it ate away at any joy I had in life like a disease. Then I cried out to God for him to do whatever he had to do - ANYTHING - to put the love back in my heart again, to rescue me because I couldn't rescue myself. He did. First, I became pregnant (wasn't married and it was a long distance relationship). The guy at first said he would be there but then disappeared. I lost half of my friends because I didn't get an abortion (they all thought I was crazy and it proves that they weren't really my friends). My whole industry went in the crapper - funding dried up all over and the company I was working for folded. I was forced to leave my city because I couldn't afford to stay. Finally, I went bankrupt. This may sound insane - but it was the best thing that ever happened to me. It made me depend on God for everything in my life because I had no other choice. I discovered a newfound joy in the simple things of life and, through my son, I rediscovered love. His father also rediscovered these things and last year, we were married. We now live in a new city and are starting a new life with God at the center of it. I am happier now than I ever was in my life without God.
I can only tell you what a prophet told me when I first walked away from God, "You are going to the desert." There is no living water there and peace is fleeting. I can't prevent your trip. I can only say that God is faithful even when we're not, and once you are known by God, he won't let you go. He will follow you to the ends of the earth and it is a great and terrible thing to be pursued by God. I hope you find the way home.
I'm not sure where you're at but I can tell you from experience that I walked away from God for a long time. I became disallusioned with the people and politics of religion and there were hang ups for me theoretically that just kept getting in my way. I went off and pursued what the world said I should and I had great success at it. I ended up in the most amazing city in the world (for me) as the VP of a company with more money and friends that I ever dreamed of and with a lifestyle that I never could have imagined. At the end of the day, it just wasn't enough. Those things only filled the place that God had filled in me for a short time. They were never permanent and the love inside of me slowly died. I ended up morally and spiritually bankrupt and it ate away at any joy I had in life like a disease. Then I cried out to God for him to do whatever he had to do - ANYTHING - to put the love back in my heart again, to rescue me because I couldn't rescue myself. He did. First, I became pregnant (wasn't married and it was a long distance relationship). The guy at first said he would be there but then disappeared. I lost half of my friends because I didn't get an abortion (they all thought I was crazy and it proves that they weren't really my friends). My whole industry went in the crapper - funding dried up all over and the company I was working for folded. I was forced to leave my city because I couldn't afford to stay. Finally, I went bankrupt. This may sound insane - but it was the best thing that ever happened to me. It made me depend on God for everything in my life because I had no other choice. I discovered a newfound joy in the simple things of life and, through my son, I rediscovered love. His father also rediscovered these things and last year, we were married. We now live in a new city and are starting a new life with God at the center of it. I am happier now than I ever was in my life without God.
I can only tell you what a prophet told me when I first walked away from God, "You are going to the desert." There is no living water there and peace is fleeting. I can't prevent your trip. I can only say that God is faithful even when we're not, and once you are known by God, he won't let you go. He will follow you to the ends of the earth and it is a great and terrible thing to be pursued by God. I hope you find the way home.
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KleinerApfel
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Gregory, you will find Him when you seek Him with ALL your heart.
Just shifting responsibility for your decision so you can say - well nobody stopped me, will not do.
If you really want reasons to believe you will seek and find, and you'll find people here only too willing to help.
But if you already made up your mind to reject Jesus, what can a mere human being say to convince you you're wrong/
Just try waiting a bit is all I can say. Don't jump out of the pan and into the fire.
God bless, you (yes really)
Susana
Just shifting responsibility for your decision so you can say - well nobody stopped me, will not do.
If you really want reasons to believe you will seek and find, and you'll find people here only too willing to help.
But if you already made up your mind to reject Jesus, what can a mere human being say to convince you you're wrong/
Just try waiting a bit is all I can say. Don't jump out of the pan and into the fire.
God bless, you (yes really)
Susana
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thats the way to encourage someone desi. telling them to go join up with the devil!!!!! shame on you. maybe we should act like ambassadors for Christ and try a little care here.
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FaithfulServant
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Gregory, don't listen to Desi's post. He isn't showing much patience with people who are doubting. We all have doubts Gregory, and it is VERY okay to ask questions. There are many knowledgeable people on these forums who can answer your questions, if you have any specific ones, please ask.
God Bless
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Steffani
God Bless
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GregoryD said:
Go ahead and ask questions......just be aware that self-pity is not a virtue and God has a whole lot of love and compassion for those who will humble themselves and turn to God but doesn't run after people who give into self-pity.......You sound like you are at a Y in the road meaning a decision point. God has given you wonderful options for your future but He won't force you into the right choice....The choice is yours so choose carefully....
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Jesus said that He is the way, the truth, and the life. There is no other way to the Father. No other spiritual leader ever made this claim.Jesus loves you and wants to fellowship with you. He knows what is best for you.
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rainbowprism
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Throttle back there, Turbo! This is a lost sheep not a cretin.....a little love and compassion might be an order here!desi said:
Show how that attitude is Biblical, even remotley.
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