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@Outlander i just wanted to tell you that you have done an amazing job in explaining your spiritual state into words in text because these crisis are very difficult to understand and to give advice anonymously over text.
A lot of members here have given you good advice but i know that you're looking for a sign from God and answer to your prayers.
This is very difficult and sometimes there aren't any words to say except maybe just simply sit with you and break bread.
I know that you want a personal miracle because i see that other people's miracles don't inspire you enough to continue this journey so the only thing to do is sit and break bread and know that you're not alone in the question of suffering and trying to understand God's ways.
God bless you and big hugs to you.
A lot of members here have given you good advice but i know that you're looking for a sign from God and answer to your prayers.
This is very difficult and sometimes there aren't any words to say except maybe just simply sit with you and break bread.
I know that you want a personal miracle because i see that other people's miracles don't inspire you enough to continue this journey so the only thing to do is sit and break bread and know that you're not alone in the question of suffering and trying to understand God's ways.
God bless you and big hugs to you.
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Here is a great example, Jesus seems to be a little harsh with the woman when he actually walked all day to perform one miracle:
[Mat 15:24-28 KJV] 24 But he answered and said, I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the house of Israel. 25 Then came she and worshipped him, saying, Lord, help me. 26 But he answered and said, It is not meet to take the children's bread, and to cast [it] to dogs. 27 And she said, Truth, Lord: yet the dogs eat of the crumbs which fall from their masters' table. 28 Then Jesus answered and said unto her, O woman, great [is] thy faith: be it unto thee even as thou wilt. And her daughter was made whole from that very hour.
I can well understand your questions. . I believe in God. I’ve read all the memos . I know my Bible and I too have so many prayers that I have framed in so many different ways , hoping to stumble across the holy grail of formulas .. but it just hasn’t “ worked “ .Its frustrating and it’s super hard to keep fighting the good fight and I suppose the enemy relishes that .
It’s a celestial battle between good and evil and if it is ? I refuse to allow the enemy to win
So. despite the crippling silence I’m pressing toward the throne and I’m waiting ..still. because what else is there. Where can we go ? If not forward hanging on for dear life ?
You are moving forward. You have learned to wait upon the Lord.
We are only ever told to “ run with patience the race that is set before us “
God makes no mention of the finish line .. the emphasis is on movement faith grows as a natural by product .
God makes no mention of the finish line .. the emphasis is on movement faith grows as a natural by product .
The mysteries of God. Son came to earth to reconcile us all on that cross. Did man understand this? No, again the mysteries of God
That is where Faith trust, belief have set in me, seeing this by believing he is risen where new life in God's Spirit is given, for me at least. You too, as God knows what is best for each person personally and when to reveal it or not to each person individually
As Jesus said to God his Father, now our Father too in the risen Son, for all those that believe God too, do not necessarily see physically or get things they want answered, why?????????????????//
Jesus said "nevertheless your will Father not mine, and therefore went to that cross willingly, which reconciled everyone as forgiven by God, (reconciled too God) (2 Cor 5:17-20)
Leaving, left only one thing left. To believe God as Son is risen or not and if believes, asks in trust to God to be given that new life offered them in trust to have it, and not by feelings of our flesh and blood. when feelings lead, we in for deception (John 10:10)
What I hear you saying, and has caused uneasiness in you are:
Thoughts to not let go from within yourself to God, you in my honest opinion needing to forsake doubt, any doubt about God is stopping you from being established in God's love for you and all others too. Not easily seen with all the troubles here in this world we're all in.
Will you continue to trust God, no matter what goes on?
Satan in the book of Job said to God, no, Job will curse you, if you remove the hedge from around him protecting him. Let me persecute him as if you do not love him, and Job will deny you.
No, Job will not deny me. Do you see what evil is after from the people, to get us each to deny God. Job did not, now see your name in the place of Job and do not deny God either. I see you have not denied God, only questioning God. evil trying to keep you out of the truth and freedom in /God for you
So make your choice to stand in belief to God or not and then move on.
Col 1 :1-23, verses 21-23 the best I see and then Chapter 2, where as being risen from the dead, this made an open spectacle of those that got him killed over job security, where they were afraid of losing their jobs
The fight continues between the Spirit of God and the first born flesh nature of mankind Be dead to the first born flesh and alive to God in God's Spirit and truth for you John 4:23-24
Continue to not deny God, no matter what goes on in your life here on earth. that is the best I can say to anyone and everyone
Trust God in all troubles, as good for you someway, somehow, and the enemies will finally flee and still try to hang out.
The fight between evil and good continues, and we the people in the middle, make a choice or not
Some put trust in themselves, not good or evil. Some in good, and some in evil for self gain
That is all the tis left is to make the choice consciously
My Choice is: God loves us all I believe God in risen Son for me, even though I have and go through adversities I am learned, learning mai be content in all things that happen. Hoping all other sot see this too, between God and them too
John 3:15
that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life.
In Context | Full Chapter | Other Translations
John 5:39
Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me.
John 6:68
Then Simon Peter answered him, Lord, to whom shall we go? thou hast the words of eternal life.
(This is a clarification of a previous post where Acts 9:17-18 was quoted:
[Act 9:17-18 KJV] 17 And Ananias went his way, and entered into the house; and putting his hands on him said, Brother Saul, the Lord, [even] Jesus, that appeared unto thee in the way as thou camest, hath sent me, that thou mightest receive thy sight, and be filled with the Holy Ghost. 18 And immediately there fell from his eyes as it had been scales: and he received sight forthwith, and arose, and was baptized.)
*The Bible interprets itself, and it's best not to draw a complete conclusion based on a single verse, rather it is a good idea to search for other verses that place the statement in contest. This is why daily Bible study is so important.
[Isa 28:10 KJV] 10 For precept [must be] upon precept, precept upon precept; line upon line, line upon line; here a little, [and] there a little:
[2Ti 2:15 KJV] 15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
*Here is a Bible comparison of those who rightly divided the word, Speaking of the Berans
[Act 17:11 KJV] 11 These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so.
(The visit to Thessalonica is described in the first nine verses, it wasn't an overwhelming success.)
*Here is he further context from Paul himself:
[Act 22:12-13 KJV] 12 And one Ananias, a devout man according to the law, having a good report of all the Jews which dwelt [there], 13 Came unto me, and stood, and said unto me, Brother Saul, receive thy sight. And the same hour I looked up upon him.
[Act 22:16 KJV] 16 And now why tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, and wash away thy sins, calling on the name of the Lord.
Have you forgiven everyone for all they have done towards you in life?
And your issue, are you able to fix even a part of it by your own attempt?
1. Probably not. Can I remember everyone I might have a reason to forgive, definitely not. I try to conduct myself appropriately, even when I have a reason to be angry and I try to not hold animosity in my heart. I am perfect in this? I'm sure God could produce a lengthy list, but I can't. There are people I have issues with. For example; I do not like people who lead children to sin and I have no room for mercy for such people. They can ask God for forgiveness but that is between them and God. For myself, I see them as dangerous and should be be dealt with accordingly. I think that is a matter practicality, not hatred, and I see no reason to forgive them.
2. No, I cannot fix any of it, not even a little.
Do you Pray the Lord's Prayer He taught us to pray daily?
In that Prayer you will end up forgiving everyone. I say to God, if I am not remembering someone then You know if I did remember I would forgive them. So I forgive them God.
And I have been in situations that only God can fix. But it got fixed when I forgave people and did as Abraham did, paid Tithes. Abraham was not under the Law but still paid Tithes.
Watch out for pride…. It is a stumbling block to our prayers.
When we pray, we need to understand that…
Sometimes it’s my prideful flesh in false humility that is praying… evidence of this is having a pity party or temper tantrum and being angry towards God for not answering when or how I want God to answer.
My prideful flesh will try to negotiate with God by reminding Him of all the good works I did and how God owes me and should answer my prayer.
If that doesn’t work, then my prideful flesh will try to manipulate God with threats of not believing in Him anymore, or harming myself in various ways.
If that doesn’t work, then I become so bitter, angry and hateful towards God that I seek revenge with a murderous heart and start cursing God and everyone and everything that is godly
This is what happened when Cain killed Able.
Best to humble ourselves when we begin to pray…
if My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2Chr.7.14&version=NKJV
Thank you, ultimately to God and Son as Won
Luke 18:9-14
Authorized (King James) Version
9 And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others: 10 Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican. 11 The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men are, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican. 12 I fast twice in the week, I give tithes of all that I possess. 13 And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner. 14 I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.
Today, I n ow see past tense, it is after the cross where forgiveness is given. To be received from Father.
Beleive, receive and be new with compassion given you as is already given us all through Son for us, to be humble in it.
I am curious, have you been baptised for the remission of sins,
Not all baptisms are created equal. I don't know your specifics, That is why i am asking.
It makes a differnce. God the father can not look nor consort with sin. This going to cause a fire storm. if no repentance then no baptism for the remission of sin then no saved.
after recieving the Holy Ghost, God sees him self, for him it is like looking in the mirror. and for that reason you have his full attention when you call on him.
again i don't know your specifics, but that is where i would start my invegating,
You only need to be baptised once, but if not done right then it is not a real baptism.
Something to think about. any christian can baptise another person. But not all peoples that baptise are Christians. they are wolves in sheeps clothing.
I hope this helps.
Not all baptisms are created equal. I don't know your specifics, That is why i am asking.
It makes a differnce. God the father can not look nor consort with sin. This going to cause a fire storm. if no repentance then no baptism for the remission of sin then no saved.
after recieving the Holy Ghost, God sees him self, for him it is like looking in the mirror. and for that reason you have his full attention when you call on him.
again i don't know your specifics, but that is where i would start my invegating,
You only need to be baptised once, but if not done right then it is not a real baptism.
Something to think about. any christian can baptise another person. But not all peoples that baptise are Christians. they are wolves in sheeps clothing.
I hope this helps.
I do not worry about it and my life seems good.
I do not bother God about some things.
I do not bother Him with showing me a vision, or a revelation to believe, and the Bible tells us all.
It seems like some people want a vision, or revelation, or something great from God to believe in the truth, or they need it to feel important which it seems like they are bratty children, and are demanding.
Like they want more than God required to give us at least while in the flesh.
Our salvation is based on faith which is the evidence of things not seen so we are limited to what is available to us concerning the spiritual realm.
Thomas felt the hole in the side of Jesus, and the nail prints, and knew He rose from the dead, and said my Lord, and my God.
Which Jesus said he believed because he seen, but blessed are the people who have not seen but believe.
People who say they seen Jesus did not for it would violate faith which we walk by faith not by sight, and it seems the same way to hear a voice from God that it would violate faith.
The disciples, and other people, and Paul did not need faith for they seen the risen Christ.
But everyone else needs faith.
What do you want that you act deprived of receiving from God.
Paul received a thorn in the flesh so he would not get arrogant which he asked 3 times if God would remove it and He said my grace is sufficient.
What do people want for it seems like they require so much but it is based on faith.
Oh woe is me for God is not working mightily in my life like Moses, or John the Baptist, or Paul.
Oh woe is me because God is not showing me revelations, and visions in great abundance, and showing me all the substance, and all the details of the kingdom.
It is strange the way some people act.
Oh God does not hear me, oh He does not hear my prayer, oh He does not love me, oh He does not care about me.
What do you want for it is based on faith, and why be demanding like God is supposed to jump for you because of your insecurities.
It is alright so stop worrying.
But just like kids can behave wrongly with their parents some people confessing Christ can do the same thing.
What do you want for that is the question.
Do you want God to appear before you and prove He loves you, and give you an abundance of visions, and revelations to show you that you are important, and is the truth.
Or are you going to go by what we are supposed to go by and that is faith.
I do not bother God about some things.
I do not bother Him with showing me a vision, or a revelation to believe, and the Bible tells us all.
It seems like some people want a vision, or revelation, or something great from God to believe in the truth, or they need it to feel important which it seems like they are bratty children, and are demanding.
Like they want more than God required to give us at least while in the flesh.
Our salvation is based on faith which is the evidence of things not seen so we are limited to what is available to us concerning the spiritual realm.
Thomas felt the hole in the side of Jesus, and the nail prints, and knew He rose from the dead, and said my Lord, and my God.
Which Jesus said he believed because he seen, but blessed are the people who have not seen but believe.
People who say they seen Jesus did not for it would violate faith which we walk by faith not by sight, and it seems the same way to hear a voice from God that it would violate faith.
The disciples, and other people, and Paul did not need faith for they seen the risen Christ.
But everyone else needs faith.
What do you want that you act deprived of receiving from God.
Paul received a thorn in the flesh so he would not get arrogant which he asked 3 times if God would remove it and He said my grace is sufficient.
What do people want for it seems like they require so much but it is based on faith.
Oh woe is me for God is not working mightily in my life like Moses, or John the Baptist, or Paul.
Oh woe is me because God is not showing me revelations, and visions in great abundance, and showing me all the substance, and all the details of the kingdom.
It is strange the way some people act.
Oh God does not hear me, oh He does not hear my prayer, oh He does not love me, oh He does not care about me.
What do you want for it is based on faith, and why be demanding like God is supposed to jump for you because of your insecurities.
It is alright so stop worrying.
But just like kids can behave wrongly with their parents some people confessing Christ can do the same thing.
What do you want for that is the question.
Do you want God to appear before you and prove He loves you, and give you an abundance of visions, and revelations to show you that you are important, and is the truth.
Or are you going to go by what we are supposed to go by and that is faith.
Only one Baptism
- Acts 1:22
beginning from the baptism of John, unto that same day that he was taken up from us, must one be ordained to be a witness with us of his resurrection.
In Context | Full Chapter | Other Translations - Ephesians 4:5
one Lord, one faith, one baptism,
And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him:
Mark 1:10
And straightway coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens opened, and the Spirit like a dove descending upon him:
John 1:33
And I knew him not: but he that sent me to baptize with water, the same said unto me, Upon whom thou shalt see the Spirit descending, and remaining on him, the same is he which baptizeth with the Holy Ghost.
John 3:5
Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.
Many people have gotten water Baptized ever since Jesus got water rBaptized.
And John saw
Upon whom thou shalt see the Spirit descending, and remaining on him, the same is he which baptizeth with the Holy Ghost.
No one else, wow. As God Father knows it is his Spirit that Baptizes us. Those God knows not having any desire for any self to get anything, like Solomon. Who said no Lord all I want is, to judge people righteously wisely.
Had the situation of two women that claimed the baby as theirs. So Solomon said let's split the baby in two, and the mother said no give it to the other woman. Which told Solomon the true mother.
God told Solomon he could have riches, anything he wanted, and Solomon chose wisdom. And God gave it all to him, Solomon not wanting to spend it on his own pleasures, yet ended up doing that, spending it on all his own flesh pleasures, of sex.
Amazing gift from God is life everlasting for us, a gift, to hopefully not take for granted as is done today anyways. in Spirit and Truth, not of the flesh and blood, we are born new
One
Faith, One lord, One Baptism
Thank you, God is not a vending machine
People say show me and I will believe you
God says, beleive me and I will show you