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You assume I haven't read the Bible at length. That's always the case with believer's when they present their case.As a side note I still get frustrated in this life and angry and sometimes God sees my thoughts of desiring to Kill myself though I like the idea of living more for awhile.
There always times of ups and downs and you wake up pissed off… the only one I found to calm my soul is Jesus Christ, maybe he could be answer for you too.
Encouragement to read the Bible brother and stick with Matthew, Mark, Luke, John and then proceed to the letters if you desire may you find rest for your own soul in Him.
Take care @I.O.U
Shameful. No need to badger the poor man. He prays. To who? To Elohim. Who's that? Lord of Hosts. Isn't that ...isn't that Jesus?
Born in the year 1973. I have had many years of reflection. I have found nothing that could explain this reality, and I find no comfort in the explanations humans find comfort in. God is no comfort. Therefore I agonize over what I really am in this reality that any God threw me in without warning. At my age life has lost is taste, it's texture, it's excitement. It's all become dull and a grind that can not be remedied by some sales person, or whatever. I don't want to say anymore.
I don't see it as badgering but rather drawing IOU out.Shameful. No need to badger the poor man. He prays. To who? To Elohim. Who's that? Lord of Hosts. Isn't that ...
Just accept his answer. He is praying and encourage him to continue and join in, pray for him and ask what else you can do to help.
If you want to explore the relationship between who we pray to and anything else. Feel free to start another thread. It's free!
The poor guy is coming here for spiritual support and you want to give him a pop theological compliance quiz. Sheesh.
Too believe? No thankyou.
Not gracious of you.I don't see it as badgering but rather drawing IOU out.
of course one is not prepared to square up
It'll be perceived as threatening.
Love is going to burn this fake society to the ground.Hello IOU,
Encouragement is something that should be sought as a good thing. Not something to get defensive about. I just desired to be encouraging, nothing more.
Love to you brother.
I wouldn't think so.isn't that Jesus?
Of course working doing charity feels good, but that good feeling is a happy chemical that is released in our brain. It is named the "reward system" It is why there are many human beings who become workaholics, chasing that reward system.I can't pretend to understand. But maybe I can be helpful.
I've only found real joy, meaning, and purpose in life through serving others. Being truly useful and making a difference to people's lives is the basis of my happiness.
We all have strengths and experiences that can speak in ways few others can. When your strengths and experiences intersect with people's needs, you have purpose.
You understand what its like to be tired of life. Others could really use that kind of empathy.
Getting involved with volunteer work and ministry not only gave me a sense of purpose and value--- I met a lot of truly likeminded people who love me that way too.
We aren't meant to only seek what we can get out of life all on our own. We were made to serve each other in a loving environment. Whether that be a family, church, or a volunteer place, or whatever---its what truly makes us happy and gives life meaning.
You do have a purpose on this earth. It's not too late to find meaning in life. It can happen at any age.
Born in the year 1973. I have had many years of reflection. I have found nothing that could explain this reality, and I find no comfort in the explanations humans find comfort in. God is no comfort. Therefore I agonize over what I really am in this reality that any God threw me in without warning. At my age life has lost is taste, it's texture, it's excitement. It's all become dull and a grind that can not be remedied by some sales person, or whatever. I don't want to say anymore.
Love is going to burn this fake society to the ground.
Of course working doing charity feels good, but that good feeling is a happy chemical that is released in our brain. It is named the "reward system" It is why there are many human beings who become workaholics, chasing that reward system.
Born in the year 1973. I have had many years of reflection. I have found nothing that could explain this reality, and I find no comfort in the explanations humans find comfort in. God is no comfort. Therefore I agonize over what I really am in this reality that any God threw me in without warning. At my age life has lost is taste, it's texture, it's excitement. It's all become dull and a grind that can not be remedied by some sales person, or whatever. I don't want to say anymore.
seems like that more or less qualifies you to label yourself as “Christian” here, if you wanted toThe Lord of Hosts.
ha! well, one clique at a time i guess, but yaLove is going to burn this fake society to the ground.
Even if I was a professing Christian I would still be in contention with every other believer. Because unlike a known fact , no two believers who believed the same thing could agree.seems like that more or less qualifies you to label yourself as “Christian” here, if you wanted to
ha! well, one clique at a time i guess, but ya
Ripping concepts off from Star-Trek to make Jesus more palatable is in poor taste.Surely you must like Jesus, so try "mind-melding" with him to get him inside your head..:)-
"On that day you will realize that I am in my Father, and you are in me, and I am in you" (John 14:20)
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I would suggest that when people do charity work for the reason I mentioned above, then it's selfish in nature, not self-less in nature.I guess this explains my sunny disposition.But I don't have a career so Im in no danger of becoming a workaholic.
No shame in my game. Enough happy chemicals over time leads to the psychological overhaul of being fulfilled.
The other part is community, family, connections---other people. Im sure its possible that that's chemical too but its part of the reason you came to an online forum. We need to interact and its not good for us to be alone.
I hope to see you around the forum in future days. Wishing you lots and lots of happy chemicals.