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I usually wouldn't post this on a christian message board, because I realize that Christians aren't usually very practical. And I'm not knocking anyone. I know that christians are supposed to do everything by the book. But sometimes, you don't want to hear bible quotes... I'm going to stop claimin the title "christian". I'm not even saved. Because the bible says that G-d's sheep hear His voice." And the reality is, I've never heard G-d's voice. People can tell me that I hear G-d or know Him or whatever. But the truth is, if I don't know that I've heard or felt G-d, then as far as I'm concerned, I haven't heard or felt HIm. I have something I want to say, but I know that I'll probably either be threatened with hellfire and brimstone or told that I need to read the bible--all which may be true. But if anyone feels that they can give me some practical advice on a personal matter, without cynicism, you can send me a message in my inbox. I'm not looking for pity or anything. I have brought it up on other message boards that are none christian. I just thought that maybe I would be able to talk about the matter in a christian atmosphere. But I can understand if no one wants to do that.
 

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Hi Fire-7.

I don't have alot of time - but let me say- sitting in stillness ---that is if you can calm your thoughts
so you can really be "still" is something that may be nice for you.
But I could be way off base, also.
It is hard to hear from G-d - hear direction or His voice -without being still.

Just an idea, honey...you hang in there.

:) Miss Hepburn
 

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I usually wouldn't post this on a christian message board, because I realize that Christians aren't usually very practical. And I'm not knocking anyone. I know that christians are supposed to do everything by the book. But sometimes, you don't want to hear bible quotes... I'm going to stop claimin the title "christian". I'm not even saved. Because the bible says that G-d's sheep hear His voice." And the reality is, I've never heard G-d's voice. People can tell me that I hear G-d or know Him or whatever. But the truth is, if I don't know that I've heard or felt G-d, then as far as I'm concerned, I haven't heard or felt HIm. I have something I want to say, but I know that I'll probably either be threatened with hellfire and brimstone or told that I need to read the bible--all which may be true. But if anyone feels that they can give me some practical advice on a personal matter, without cynicism, you can send me a message in my inbox. I'm not looking for pity or anything. I have brought it up on other message boards that are none christian. I just thought that maybe I would be able to talk about the matter in a christian atmosphere. But I can understand if no one wants to do that.


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I usually wouldn't post this on a christian message board, because I realize that Christians aren't usually very practical. And I'm not knocking anyone. I know that christians are supposed to do everything by the book. But sometimes, you don't want to hear bible quotes... I'm going to stop claimin the title "christian". I'm not even saved. Because the bible says that G-d's sheep hear His voice." And the reality is, I've never heard G-d's voice. People can tell me that I hear G-d or know Him or whatever. But the truth is, if I don't know that I've heard or felt G-d, then as far as I'm concerned, I haven't heard or felt HIm. I have something I want to say, but I know that I'll probably either be threatened with hellfire and brimstone or told that I need to read the bible--all which may be true. But if anyone feels that they can give me some practical advice on a personal matter, without cynicism, you can send me a message in my inbox. I'm not looking for pity or anything. I have brought it up on other message boards that are none christian. I just thought that maybe I would be able to talk about the matter in a christian atmosphere. But I can understand if no one wants to do that.


Will PM you.

Lonliness is hard for most people to cope with even those of us who have Jesus.
 

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Find a mission in life... Set goals... What impossible thing would you like to start doing?

1. Pray the Father in Jesus name... Ask him of this impossible thing.
2. Believe that you will recieve the impossible thing for which you ask.
3. When your not praying get busy! If you feel you need more education begin to look at the options!
4. Reinforce your faith with faith thinking... I like Zig Ziglar!
---Zig Ziglar Playlist
 

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I usually wouldn't post this on a christian message board, because I realize that Christians aren't usually very practical. And I'm not knocking anyone. I know that christians are supposed to do everything by the book. But sometimes, you don't want to hear bible quotes... I'm going to stop claimin the title "christian". I'm not even saved. Because the bible says that G-d's sheep hear His voice." And the reality is, I've never heard G-d's voice. People can tell me that I hear G-d or know Him or whatever. But the truth is, if I don't know that I've heard or felt G-d, then as far as I'm concerned, I haven't heard or felt HIm. I have something I want to say, but I know that I'll probably either be threatened with hellfire and brimstone or told that I need to read the bible--all which may be true. But if anyone feels that they can give me some practical advice on a personal matter, without cynicism, you can send me a message in my inbox. I'm not looking for pity or anything. I have brought it up on other message boards that are none christian. I just thought that maybe I would be able to talk about the matter in a christian atmosphere. But I can understand if no one wants to do that.

That statement Jesus made was to the Jews that heard Him speaking. Today much of the Bible is quoted out of context. That's one of the reasons that there is so much confusion.
 

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@Fire-7

I to have had times when I could not sense God interacting in my life. However, now that I have aged some and have the time to reflect more on the things that have happened in my life, I can now begin to see and understand that God was interacting with me during the times of my struggles, but because I was too close to the action in my life, I was not able to God's hand in my life at work. It was only until I could begin to look back on my life that I was able to begin seeing God had been working all the time within my life.

A friend of mine defines a pauper as someone who has no time to contemplate their navel. The people who fit this description of being a pauper can be very rich or very poor and anywhere in between.

His argument is that all people should make/take the time to consider their navel and reflect on their lives such that they can see the hand of God drawing them to Himself.

My you be able to sense the hand of God drawing you to His loving embrace and acceptance of you as you are and that you will respond to His love and become the person that He, God, intended you to become as you renew your mind and put on the refurbished personhood that He has just for you.

Shalom
 

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That statement Jesus made was to the Jews that heard Him speaking. Today much of the Bible is quoted out of context. That's one of the reasons that there is so much confusion.

The New Testament means the new covenant. Everything Jesus teaches in it pertains to followers of His, be it gentiles or Jews, who are therefore in the new covenant.
 
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The New Testament means the new covenant. Everything Jesus teaches in it pertains to followers of His, be it gentiles or Jews, who are therefore in the new covenant.

Good point. Wanted to tell you all though that this thread is from the year 2011. LOL
 
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I usually wouldn't post this on a christian message board, because I realize that Christians aren't usually very practical. And I'm not knocking anyone. I know that christians are supposed to do everything by the book. But sometimes, you don't want to hear bible quotes... I'm going to stop claimin the title "christian". I'm not even saved. Because the bible says that G-d's sheep hear His voice." And the reality is, I've never heard G-d's voice. People can tell me that I hear G-d or know Him or whatever. But the truth is, if I don't know that I've heard or felt G-d, then as far as I'm concerned, I haven't heard or felt HIm. I have something I want to say, but I know that I'll probably either be threatened with hellfire and brimstone or told that I need to read the bible--all which may be true. But if anyone feels that they can give me some practical advice on a personal matter, without cynicism, you can send me a message in my inbox. I'm not looking for pity or anything. I have brought it up on other message boards that are none christian. I just thought that maybe I would be able to talk about the matter in a christian atmosphere. But I can understand if no one wants to do that.
I’m so sorry that you’re lonely and don’t think you’re a Christian.
My recommendation is first make sure you’ve become a child of God by receiving Jesus, then find a church home where you can get fellowship and friendship, and maybe volunteer for charity work the church does, to meet even more people and help some of them.

To become a child of God, you must receive Jesus, (John 1:12),by asking Him into your heart (Revelation 3:20), where He then dwells (Ephesians 3:17and Colossians 1:27), plus repent and ask Him to forgive your sins so they are forgiven (Acts 3:19 and Acts 20:21), and call upon His name to be saved Romans 10:13.

Prayer for salvation: Lord Jesus, I believe you died for my sins and rose again - please come into my heart, forgive my sins, save my soul, and make me a new creation. In your name, amen.

Be blessed.
 
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The New Testament means the new covenant. Everything Jesus teaches in it pertains to followers of His, be it gentiles or Jews, who are therefore in the new covenant.

He said He had only come to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. So His ministry was to the Jews. He told the apostles that the Holy Spirit would guide them into all truth. That doesn't pertain to all Christians.
 

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He said He had only come to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. So His ministry was to the Jews. He told the apostles that the Holy Spirit would guide them into all truth. That doesn't pertain to all Christians.
My bible says that because Jesus own people mostly rejected Him salvation was opened up to the gentiles and now all are included.

Rom 1:16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.

Rom 10:12 For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him.

Gal 3:28 There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.

Col 3:11 Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond nor free: but Christ is all, and in all.
 

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My bible says that because Jesus own people mostly rejected Him salvation was opened up to the gentiles and now all are included.

Rom 1:16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.

Rom 10:12 For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him.

Gal 3:28 There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.

Col 3:11 Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond nor free: but Christ is all, and in all.
That's true. My point is that not everything Jesus said, applies to all Christians.