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I have made my promise to God clear. I have said repeatedly, release some of this sorrow and I will help other people who are struggling. You can't help someone drowning if you are drowning also. I know what its like when you feel like no one has your back and you never knew trust to begin with. I have been there. I can only help people once I'm well enough to. You can't be sick and help another sick person. That is what got me pulled into addiction to begin with. I had depression already, I was trying to help this person who was addicted, we ended up in a relationship. I wanted to make him happy, he needed me to be more "social" and eventually, he wore me down. I started using. I knew it was bad but I wasn't close, couldn't feel God at the time. Satan worked on me 4 months. 4 months and I finally caved. I thought well no one cares, this isn't getting easier, I will do it just enough to get through this time. I had an eating disorder 10+ years before I got into this addiction and part of it was running. I had to run a certain amount of time a day to stay a certain type of way so that someone would love me. I was working full time then and trying to run and trying to support my now- boyfriend's drug habit and I was thinking I'm spending so much time driving around and money I might as well be doing it. So I started using and realized the eating thing took care of itself. I think I would have kept on doing it if it didn't bother me we were lying to everyone all the time. But it did bother me. So that is why I can't be helping people right now. When I develop some better coping mechanisms and have a more solid feeling of trust in who God is and who I am, yes. I will help people. But, I cannot right now. I'm dealing with my own mess right now and going through all the lies and trauma in my past and its a lot to deal with sober considering I spent my life running from pain. I just get overwhelmed at times and that is why I go to these sites for prayer.

The earliest memory of rejection I recall was when I was 10. I came to my parents for comfort. I was sad and didn't know why. I have had clinical depression. 20+ years barely responds to anything. I was afraid. They told me stop acting spoiled and punished me. I realized I had to deal with it on my own so I started cutting myself. They noticed it and got annoyed, (because I made them look bad.) I "ruined" Christmas that year. Don't come from that angle if you haven't been raised that way. I never, learned to trust. I never learned to. It must have been nice to be loved for who you are. To accept God's love so easily. I STRUGGLE, STRUGGLE to accept God's love into my heart because I had to defend myself when I was younger and had to build up a wall to keep myself safe. My father was an alcoholic and unpredictable and would lash out at times. My mother was a narcissist. I had to compete with my brother for love. We were loved based on how well we performed, in school, in public, what else did we do to make them look good. You couldn't be flawed it was unacceptable. You had to hide your problems. I am in recovery for addiction. So yes, I am working on things. I didn't even realize how many lies were told to me. I was told over and over you can't trust anyone. I was raised catholic. My father moved here from New Mexico because he was ashamed of his family history and thought he could run away from it. As soon as I started showing symptoms of mental illness from his side of the family he was trying to run away from, I was blamed for it. My father said I reminded of him of his mother and he hates her. I live with family in Minnesota. Hurt people hurt people. Both my parents were dysfunctional and should have never had children. My mother's mother was dying when she was pregnant with me. I was delivered via emergency c section. You don't know my history. I care about people. I could care a lot more if I didn't have all this emotional baggage. Ignore me if I offend you.

I'm Christian. I worship Jesus Christ. The Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Not Mary or anyone else. Where in the Bible does it say to worship Mary, or anyone else? I know where it says to not worship idols.

In Christian church the Bible is freely used, open and taught. Is this so in Catholicism? No.

How many more shall I add to this list?

Good evening Greg, My wife and young son went into the wilderness today to see some absolutely beautiful waterfalls created by our great God. Regarding sinners I think you understand that a death sentence was placed upon Adam and Eve and their children. Thus our Redeemer, Jesus Christ. My life had to be sacrificed by faith and repentance outside of the gate like Jesus. Fully believing this was so, like many, I could enter through the torn veil without fear and find my new life in the Mercy Seat where Jesus covers my sins. To continue to willing sin I would be again an unbeliever, but His grace is sufficient. I remain until the end of this life a sinner saved by grace and am assured of this position by the indwelling of the Holy Spirit which comforts me when I do well and reproves me when I error.

It seems some of your concerns are outside of the believer's Kingdom (which I refer to as His Church). I love my neighbor as I understand my own unrighteousness and unworthiness. I pray for those who are at fault with the laws of their respective lands that they can repent and find grace with God and man. But for their punishment I leave it to the magistrate. As Christians we are likely the most accountable to the laws of the land because we were bought for a price and do not want to ever devalue the work of Jesus at Calvary.

1 Corinthians 15:47

The first man is of the earth, earthy: the second man is the Lord from heaven.

Do we as Christians not want to be more like Him at any cost?

Thank you for your thoughts.

Carleton

Hi, Deaths Victory, Nothing comes back from the grave as it is only dust of whom God had made us, but; the twinkling of the eye there is change in death and the rising of ones soul. As 1 Corinthians 15 speaks very clearly of the changes made in death as it is swallowed up in victory to those that have spiritually followed Christs teaching here on earth. Those who have loved his appearing through the victory of Jesus Christ's sacrifice. Thanks be to God for his great love in sending his Son Jesus.

Wonderful Mishael! Truly enjoyed reading your responses in this discussion. Your time is well served.

It was several years later before I fully surrendered to the Lord and was born again a new man, but the beginning was a street preacher. I left a dance party in the summer, too hot too crowded and too... Skateboarded a mile to downtown in a small town when I heard these two preachers speaking out. What caught my attention was one had an accent that I recognized. Starting talking and I asked him where he was from, my original same city across the nation. We dialed in together little by little that we had been next door neighbors, he was the kid brother to my good friend. Well this helped be to believe that God was now talking with me via this street preacher. While he was visiting town he took me to a Calvary Calvary Baptist Church a few times. Before he left town I had decided to accept Jesus the way they do and was received warmly. I loved this man for his part, eventually he moved to my same town but by then I had left the beginning of reaching out as a Christian to know God more. I learned several years later that this street preacher did marry locally but died from cancer in his low 30's. But I remember him now. As my life failed to improve by my lack of grace I finally visited a Mennonite Church where after an evening service I was invited to a home where a visiting relative who was a pastor who was sitting on the floor because all the chairs were taken asked me if I had ever been born again, and I told him my experience at the Calvary Church. He asked me about repentance in that experience which I could not recall. I went to several Church meetings over the course of a few months and my heart became burdened and I repented what was on my heart but somehow I lacked faith and continued on my work trip. After returning I visited the Church on a Wednesday eve on my next truck trip. Heard a testimony on lacking faith. Later that evening at a dock I had a simple prayer to Jesus and immediately had peace by the Holy Spirit in my heart. Thank you street preachers!

There can be no sin near God. As Jesus and the Father are one, in that moment a separation had to occur. Jesus TOOK ON, ALL sin. That sin had to be separated from God. The English translation for the word 'enkataleipo' (Greek) is abandoned or left behind. That sin had to be abandoned and left behind. Jesus, the man of flesh who took on the sin, was left behind. Jesus in resurrection of Spirit was not abandoned.

Everyone who has Youtube, listen to a song:

"I Saw Him" by Terry Talbot

John 3

Nicodemas asked Jesus the same question.

Fleshly birth

Spiritual birth

Comment only: Jesus experienced the pain of being separated from His Father.

If we were more sensitive we would feel that too when we sin knowing full well that we are doing it.

A conscience that feels no pain is seared. just like a strip steak you throw on a burning hot skillet.

Jesus suffered through pain of separation for every human mentioned in John 3:16. All humanity: from Genesis to Revelation.

If I offended you, I apologize. None was intended. It's been a strange day in here. I know nothing about the Catholic religion.

In the prayer request room I do meet people who have spiritual needs that greatly exceed what their religion provides to them.

Have a blessed evening.

The fishers of men is in Matthew 4:18

Four of Jesus's disciples were fisherman: Peter , Andrew and Brothers James and John.

Talking of the five fold Ministry comes from Ephesians 4:11. The Holy Spirit gives gifts to the Church as He Wills; with signs following. Men cannot appoint themselves.

We can all pray for the Holy Spirit to give us his gifts. 1 Corinthians 12. ( 1 Corinthians 12:28 ). 1 Peter 4:7-11

You will know if Jesus calls you to minister.

Find the chapter on the body of Christ. We're all part of that.

He called me. I sprinted out to Street and made a fool of me. I crawled home. After a while the Lord said: are you through doing it your way? ( such a quiet, non- judgmental voice) I said YES!! He will be our Teacher.

May God bless you. Mishael

I cut my little baby Christian teeth, in street evangelism. Three years in the alien capital (Roswell) of the US; 3 years in Tulsa the Christian capital; 3 years in Austin, the witches capital. Very few tv preachers dare to go in there. That's why I teach praying to the Lord of the Harvest so much. Go where He leads you.

There lots of people teaching street evangelizing online. Praise God! A lot of people on youtube teaching on spiritual warfare. Always take your angels along :)

I think depression amongst Christians occurs when their GO YE turns to GO ME on the inside. It fights against the spirit.

Mishael

Thank you.

If. as Jesus revealed as a truth in the bible, also known as the GOOD BOOK, that "I AND MY FATHER ARE ONE" - John 10:30 - why would Jesus, as the only begotten Son of God, while crucified and dying on cross cry out loud: "MY GOD, MY GOD, WHY HAST THOU FORSAKEN ME?" Matt. 27:46

Poch Suzara

O how this world loves itself, instead of the creator of things. we should thank the lord through out the day, at noon time and in the evening. majesty, glory and honor belong only to the almighty one. worship and praise god each day. he is always there and his love so divine, full of grace. how i love the name of jesus christ our savior and king eternal.

Umm... I don't see your intent. Are you agreeing with me or disagreeing?

Can you pls give me the scripture for that pls. Thx. God bless you with his Spirit.

Actions speak louder than words. Walking the walk as the Bible teaches is the important thing.....and also the hardest thing.... ROM 7:15.

According to Jewish law, when does the Sabbath start and end?

I saw it once but didn't know how to get there again. Thanks!

Revelation 8

10 And the third angel sounded, and there fell A GREAT STAR from heaven, burning as it were a lamp, and it fell upon the third part of the rivers, and upon the fountains of waters;

11 And the name of THE STAR is called WORMWOOD, and the third part of the WATERS became wormwood; and many men died of the waters, because they were made bitter.

12 And the fourth angel sounded, and the third part of the sun was smitten, and the third part of the moon, and the third part of the stars; so as the third part of them was darkened, and the day shone not for a third part of it, and the night likewise.

13 And I beheld, and heard an angel flying through the midst of heaven, saying with a loud voice, Woe, woe, woe, to the inhabiters of the earth by reason of the other voices of the trumpet of the three angels, which are yet to sound!

This isn't poetry from the Book of Revelation!! Those of you intent on following False Prophets!! You will not have water to drink.

NASA already is taking photos and measurements of a star headed straight towards planet EARTH. Lots and lots of photos on Google. Guess what it's named?

The Wormwood Star. It's not a comet and it's too big to be an asteroid.

Since God is guiding it, they aren't going to be able to blow it up.

It's going to make all the water bitter and not good for drinking.

You're right about the garbage "islands" floating in our oceans now: extending itself towards Alaska currently.

What does a GOOD and LOVING God do about this mess? He offers His Son Jesus to pay for our Sins and bring us into the family of God. We are about to embark on the greatest Mystery, the salvation of souls, and seeing Earth restored to its original beauty.

The Godhead made all of this! He will do it again. Throw your unbelief out the window & grab onto Jesus NOW. Don't miss out so great a salvation.

Mishael

2 Peter 3 < link

There is no fixing the Earth. Too many scriptures point to the Lord setting it on fire. Even the Earth is being readied for Jesus's Return, at the 2nd Advent.

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9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.

10 But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise,

and the elements shall MELT with fervent HEAT, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be BURNED up.

11 Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved, what manner of persons ought ye to be in all holy conversation and godliness,

12 Looking for and hasting unto the coming of the day of God, wherein the heavens being on FIRE shall be dissolved, and the elements shall melt with fervent HEAT?

13 Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness.

14 Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be diligent that ye may be found of him in peace, without spot, and blameless.

"Our God is an Awesome God"! When JESUS died on the Cross, He spoke a three words sentence, "It is Finished.". When we come to JESUS, we can be sure that ALL our needs have been met; The need of a Savior and Deliverer, The need. of a Comforter, Guide, Counsellor, Healer, and yes, even a provider... It's all paid for. When you have a need, reread gas 11 and 12, then lift your. hands and begin to worship the LORD for the work. has been done. Hallelujah - IT IS FINISHED! GIVE GOD THE PRAISE.

Paul is telling us to grow up. He told the Corinthians in chapter 3 that they were babes and could not handle meaningful doctrine while they were still carnally minded. Then in chapter 12 their self serving focus on the gifts was actually hindering the intended use of them which is to build up the body of Christ. He then shows them the better, mature way which is charity.

Charity is essentially what Jesus commanded in John 13:34-35, "A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another."

Also in John 15:12-13, "This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you. Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends." (Which incidentally points to the Cross.)

Ephesians 4:11-16 gives a fuller development of this necessary work of edifying the body, that we henceforth be no more children...

Paul was never married.

Peter was married but left home to be a disciple of Jesus. His adult sons cared for their mother.

My Bible says keep the memory not the word 1 corinthians 15:2. How do you become unborn again? Born twice die once

Born once die twice.The Bible says I'm in him and he's in me. It has nothing to do with me or you it's all about Jesus Christ. Just a sinner saved by GRACE.

Relax and enjoy your salvation!!!

Great answer. Also, It was not consider incest until God told them to stop. If we all have the same origin, in the beginning there was no one else around to have a family with. At some point, a few women had children with fallen angels called: Moloch, Chemosh, Dagon, Belial, Beelzebub and their kidswere called the nephilim.

Where in the Bible does it say we do not see the results of king suffering until after