Speak Your Mind.

[keepitsimple]

How can one simply be calm and say to not take life so seriously when seeing it at the state it is in? I fear for America, especially. We're going every which way than to even consider that the ways we're going is not getting us anywhere other than destruction. The riots prove this. Electing Obummer has proven this. The upcoming elections I fear of most in turn and everything going hectic seems to link in some shape or form for 2016, though that could be my 'crazy conspiracy' mind going at it again... I am on the verge of going insane, so what difference does it make? I don't think I've felt more so alone for when it comes to things like this. Why did I get myself involved? Why must I be *a* result of product of what's broken about this generation?

I need to get a project done and get it over with tomorrow, despite that I don't know what I'm doing let alone having to present it in a way where I have to go along with it...like nearly everything else I've done in life if not staying idle. I need some peace of mind right now. The past few days and more apparent at nights I've been so (mentally) restless.

Awww ... I honestly believe that your generation has had more to face than any generation before it. My heart goes out to you. Us old fogies ... we have the luxury of life experience and lessons learned along the way. But the future for your age group hasn't been as certain. Yours is the first generation projected to not have as much as the generation before it did. It is easy to feel downtrodden in light of this uncertainty. But not all is lost JAU. In hardship and trials, there is much to be gained for those whose faith and trust has been placed in our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. He wants you to cast your cares and worries upon Him ... because He loves and cares for you deeply. This I know to be true. Many claim that the end is near ... that there's not much time left etc. etc. But the truth is, we could still be here hundreds of years from now ... and still be claiming the same thing. Nobody knows anything for certain in this regard. So don't worry or fret over things uncertain. The secret to being happy and living a worry-free life (as much as is possible) lies in trusting in Jesus and believing that His love for us is real. And it most certainly is. One day at a time and no more than this. Do what you can for and with today. And tomorrow, do the same thing. And walk knowing that Jesus Christ is walking right beside you in love, understanding and mercy. You will one day come to learn that your life's most precious moments always came when you had nowhere else to turn but to Him. Only in this state and in this place will we find our peace. And our rest. He loves you beyond depths that you could imagine. Take hold of this truth and never let it go. And His peace will be yours. This I promise you. Praying for you this night

 

[kodiak]

Ill come over I cannot cook nor like to cook but we could have some wonderful conversation waiting for the Pizza I order Ill even clean up

I can come over....I will do the cooking...you volunteered to clean up.....How does chicken and dumplings sound? homemade peanut butter cups for dessert?

 

[skylove7]

Could you come over and cook dinner and clean up my kitchen? I fell down a bit today.

I would help you Ang!....Your in Canada...its not far as Mars ya know. Lol

 

[cmarieh]

Could you come over and cook dinner and clean up my kitchen? I fell down a bit today.

I am so sorry that you fell down today. I honestly know how that feels, I have fallen down the stairs and ended up fracturing my foot last summer. I wish I could come over to cook dinner and clean for you, but I don't think I would stay awake long enough for the drive. I may not even last another hour. But I guess the thought is what counts, right? Love you and take care of yourself

 

[JustAnotherUser]

Thanks, elf3 and keepitsimple.

I know that each generation has its ups and downs and everyone keeps saying the same of 'this generation being worse' or that it's uncertain. But honestly, who knows what will happen even a decade from now. I'd take peace by being six feet under or if there comes a day where everything makes sense. Can't say I'd bet on one.

 

[elf3]

Thanks, elf3 and keepitsimple.

I know that each generation has its ups and downs and everyone keeps saying the same of 'this generation being worse' or that it's uncertain. But honestly, who knows what will happen even a decade from now. I'd take peace by being six feet under or if there comes a day where everything makes sense. Can't say I'd bet on one.

Well that is actually one point in which society is wrong. Every generation is as bad as the last. There is no "this generation is worse than the last". Hmmm how about Hitler? And we are worse? No i do not buy that excuse. Me? Ill take peace in Jesus whether I am dead or not. God is in control so from knowing that I know that everything happens for a reason Ordained by God. No we dont like that God allows certain things to happen but should we question God? Do we have any right to question God? Ummm God created everything so therefor I will trust God no matter what happens as in the end.....Um God wins. Blunt simple to the point sorry but not sorry.

 

[keepitsimple]

Thanks, elf3 and keepitsimple.

I know that each generation has its ups and downs and everyone keeps saying the same of 'this generation being worse' or that it's uncertain. But honestly, who knows what will happen even a decade from now. I'd take peace by being six feet under or if there comes a day where everything makes sense. Can't say I'd bet on one.

Stick around with us on this thread for a while. I won't promise you that we'll always make sense. But I will promise you that you will come to know and experience God's immense love for you. I've often wondered what it would feel like if everything that happened in this crazy and fallen world actually made sense ? But I take comfort in knowing that one day, everything that has happened in my life (at least) will make sense. I have God's word on it ... and so do you

 

[elf3]

Here yinz go... I have serious ostio and Rheumetoid arthritis in every joint from my neck down. I cannot get through a day without pain and anti inflamitory meds. I am also at complete peace with God. There are other personal issues also but you dont need to know them. Lets just say "life should not be good for me". There is no way not a single reason for me to be happy. But I am totally happy and totally at peace. Why? Because of my faith and trust in God. Now this is a complete total faith and trust in God. You cannot hold anything back. you cannot tell God "take this but not that". Its an all or nothing. I found this out the hard way. Now for me it is all or nothing.

No i dont have it figured out but i put everything in the hands of the one who does have it all figured out....Jesus.

 

[dcontroversal]

Well that is actually one point in which society is wrong. Every generation is as bad as the last. There is no "this generation is worse than the last". Hmmm how about Hitler? And we are worse? No i do not buy that excuse. Me? Ill take peace in Jesus whether I am dead or not. God is in control so from knowing that I know that everything happens for a reason Ordained by God. No we dont like that God allows certain things to happen but should we question God? Do we have any right to question God? Ummm God created everything so therefor I will trust God no matter what happens as in the end.....Um God wins. Blunt simple to the point sorry but not sorry.

Evil men and seducers will wax WORSE and WORSE............The love of many wax COLD......

 

[VioletReigns]

I just realized something... without naming names, I notice a lot of "new" users come onto the site and without even introducing themselves, they either start a controversial thread or jump into another thread and post a comment they know will generate controversy. That's so pathetic!

Anyhow, upon meditating on it, I decided that I'm going to put them on "ignore" immediately. There's just something awful fishy about that. And it agitates me that so many kind & loving people post responses to these rabble-rousers only to be mocked or contradicted.

 

[cmarieh]

I just realized something... without naming names, I notice a lot of "new" users come onto the site and without even introducing themselves, they either start a controversial thread or jump into another thread and post a comment they know will generate controversy. That's so pathetic!

Anyhow, upon meditating on it, I decided that I'm going to put them on "ignore" immediately. There's just something awful fishy about that. And it agitates me that so many kind & loving people post responses to these rabble-rousers only to be mocked or contradicted.

I know when I joined a couple years ago, I didn't introduce myself. So I guess it depends on the person.

 

[elf3]

Evil men and seducers will wax WORSE and WORSE............The love of many wax COLD......

But havent "Christians" always been outnumbered? So how do we say it gets worse and worse if it has always been worse? Sure we can look at the book of Revelation and say "See God said it" but hasnt God said it from the beginning? When was the last time followers of God outnumbered non followers of God? So we see more and more people on earth behaving worse is this actually surprising? If we were to actually look at the percentage of people from one side to the other is the percentage worse or less? there are more people now than 50 yrs ago but has the percentage gotten worse? I personally think the percentage has not changed form 75-25 (non believers-believers) for a very long time. Yeah the end will come but it will be in Gods timing and under Gods control so people dont make it worse by saying "God said it". If we focused more on spreading the Gospel than arguing what do you yinz think would happen? But it wont happen because we cannot stop arguing among ourselves. Here on CC is case in point. How many "study" threads are there compaired to "argue" threads? How many study threads go beyond 100 post compared to argue threads posting over 500 on the same subject every stupid month.

Yeah maybe i seem upset to you but just imagine what God is thinking.

Yeah battle me because i am tired, very stupid tired, and I can only imagine how tired God is. Lets make everyone feel good? What a stupid way of thinking. Boy we really care about others. Just do good you will be fine. HAHAHA Do yinz really know what you are preaching? Do yinz really know what the Gospel of Christ is? Now for sure this isnt to everyone but those who feel "attacked" by this should really do some deep thinking.

 

[elf3]

I just realized something... without naming names, I notice a lot of "new" users come onto the site and without even introducing themselves, they either start a controversial thread or jump into another thread and post a comment they know will generate controversy. That's so pathetic!

Anyhow, upon meditating on it, I decided that I'm going to put them on "ignore" immediately. There's just something awful fishy about that. And it agitates me that so many kind & loving people post responses to these rabble-rousers only to be mocked or contradicted.

well thats because they only join to start an argument. Actually some "new" users are old users that have gotten banned. What is satans best weapon against God? Division among the Church. Yep and we feed into it by arguing a point we will never win. If we spent more time in study and less time in arguing satan would not have a single foothold, yet we give him more and more every day. We would rather see ourselves lifted up in our knowledge than God lifted up in our humility. What is the shortest verse in the Bible? "Jesus wept". Yeah He is weeping yet we just hand Him a tissue.

 

[skylove7]

Here yinz go... I have serious ostio and Rheumetoid arthritis in every joint from my neck down. I cannot get through a day without pain and anti inflamitory meds. I am also at complete peace with God. There are other personal issues also but you dont need to know them. Lets just say "life should not be good for me". There is no way not a single reason for me to be happy. But I am totally happy and totally at peace. Why? Because of my faith and trust in God. Now this is a complete total faith and trust in God. You cannot hold anything back. you cannot tell God "take this but not that". Its an all or nothing. I found this out the hard way. Now for me it is all or nothing.

No i dont have it figured out but i put everything in the hands of the one who does have it all figured out....Jesus.

I'm praying for you elf!

 

[elf3]

Sorry everybody but Oldhermit labeled this forum "speak your mind". Yeah i am speaking my mind and at this point I only care what God thinks not anyone else. If you disagree with me then take it up with God not me. If you actually have a valid point then prove it to me in the Bible...otherwise...read your Bible.

 

[elf3]

I'm praying for you elf!

I thank you for that but really dont pray for me because God is guiding me and He has given me such peace that others need more prayer than myself. Please pray for them. When i was 19 I prayed to God that i would get the arthritis and not my brother. My brother is a sculptor and a really good one. I have the arthritis and he doesnt. That to me is prayer answered. I really do thank you all for the prayers but i for sure want you to pray for others not me. God has given me peace. Pray that He would give them the same peace. Please please. Its not a Holier than tho thing or anything like that please understand that.

 

[skylove7]

I thank you for that but really dont pray for me because God is guiding me and He has given me such peace that others need more prayer than myself. Please pray for them. When i was 19 I prayed to God that i would get the arthritis and not my brother. My brother is a sculptor and a really good one. I have the arthritis and he doesnt. That to me is prayer answered. I really do thank you all for the prayers but i for sure want you to pray for others not me. God has given me peace. Pray that He would give them the same peace. Please please. Its not a Holier than tho thing or anything like that please understand that.

I understand...I pray for others all the time to have the best of all things. You may ask me not to pray for you....but I cannot cease love in my heart, and care for others...I apologize.

 

[elf3]

I understand...I pray for others all the time to have the best of all things. You may ask me not to pray for you....but I cannot cease love in my heart, and care for others...I apologize.

HAHA you like others here have the same "heart" as i do....others first. Isnt God good No need to apologize as i completely understand. But you know....Its what God has given us

 

[elf3]

I understand...I pray for others all the time to have the best of all things. You may ask me not to pray for you....but I cannot cease love in my heart, and care for others...I apologize.

I could name many here who feel the same as you and I thank God for you all. Gosh I love the true Church Of Jesus Christ. You all just make me smile

 

[skylove7]

HAHA you like others here have the same "heart" as i do....others first. Isnt God good No need to apologize as i completely understand. But you know....Its what God has given us

Yes...I agree. Caring for others honestly brings great joy to me. Lol...I'd much rather be the cheerleader...than the all star if you know what I'm saying! Lol