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Post by Becky on Mar 28, 2008 11:35:32 GMT 1
oh can I also add a prayer request. A dear friend of ours, Steve, died in a motorbike crash a few days ago. He was one of the sweetest guys around, a real gentle soul. His family is devastated and cannot find any comfort from anything at this time.
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Post by Lauren on Mar 28, 2008 11:49:35 GMT 1
in my prayers x
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Post by Lauren on Mar 28, 2008 11:53:46 GMT 1
Also, this helped me a lot, and it may help you guys too!
Kristina said this to me:
''In times like this it's hard, but you have to trust that God has everything under control and His amazing love will pull us through each day at a time. It's impposssible for us to understand why terrible things happen, it's part of this life. All we can do is hold our Father's hand and trust that He'll turn the ugly things in life into something beautiful...''
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Post by Dee on Mar 28, 2008 11:55:12 GMT 1
aw that`s so lovely and so true
Luv
Dee x
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Post by Becky on Mar 28, 2008 12:37:43 GMT 1
That is so true and perfectly worded....beautiful Thanx for adding that Lauren...and Kristina, I will keep those comforting words in mind. Thank you God Bless xx
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Post by Lisey on Mar 28, 2008 19:50:10 GMT 1
thanks you guys
xx
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Post by Lisey on Mar 31, 2008 21:47:57 GMT 1
There are moments when I really believe, especially when I'm listening to Christian Music and I find myself singing along and meaning what I'm singing, but then the song stops and I'm back to the normal world. When I think about it analytically the idea of a God doesn't make any sense to me, I just don't see how it can be possible....
I hate these conflicting emotions!!!
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Post by Lauren on Apr 1, 2008 13:13:57 GMT 1
i talked about this with someone else not long ago, i was asked if God exists why do bad things happen? well i believe it is Satan that is causing all the badness in this world, he is the ruler of this Earth, and he knows he only has a short time left, hence the badness getting worse. God doesnt allow things to happen, it is us who have caused it, we (i dont mean me and you) have kinda said to God, we dont need you, we can live perfectly fine on our own, we can survive without you and we have driven him out of the work place and schools, etc, so he has kinda stepped aside and is showing us that we cannot live without him, and that all this bad stuff happens because of our attitudes towards him eek, i hope this makes sense...i dont know how to put it lol WOW my 6 year old cousin Morgan, just said this: ''People say why didnt God stop this from happening, or why did he allow this to happen, but God gives us our own choice''. Which is sooo right, you have the choice to follow him, or not.
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Post by sennaforever1994 on Apr 1, 2008 14:03:42 GMT 1
your right there Lauren, but sometimes it's difficult to think about it because the way i think of it, there is something bigger than us, but i still havent found it, if that makes any sense. i really dont know what to say about Him, but...... i just cant finish that
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Post by ***Partner In Crime*** on Apr 1, 2008 15:43:42 GMT 1
Lauren Do you come to my Church Lol? I know you don't living so far away from me, but we had a sermon about just that about 2 months ago and thats more or less what was said!
god created us with free will but he's such a loving forgiving god, he loves all so deeply! NO MATTER WHAT! (sorry not just using that phase because i'm a boyzone fan but listen to those lyrics) if you question faith put simipley.
Sammyxxx
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Post by Dee on Apr 1, 2008 16:09:45 GMT 1
i totally agree hun we were all created with free will and how we use it is our choice and unfortunately some people do not use it in a good way all we can do is try our best to help those that it affects with our support and prayers
Luv
Dee x
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Post by Lauren on Apr 1, 2008 16:26:15 GMT 1
Lauren Do you come to my Church Lol? I know you don't living so far away from me, but we had a sermon about just that about 2 months ago and thats more or less what was said! haha not unless you go to Christian Life Church, Shipley....
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Post by Becky on Apr 1, 2008 17:58:45 GMT 1
well i believe it is Satan that is causing all the badness in this world, he is the ruler of this Earth, and he knows he only has a short time left, hence the badness getting worse. God doesnt allow things to happen, it is us who have caused it, we (i dont mean me and you) have kinda said to God, we dont need you, we can live perfectly fine on our own, we can survive without you and we have driven him out of the work place and schools, etc, so he has kinda stepped aside and is showing us that we cannot live without him, and that all this bad stuff happens because of our attitudes towards him Very well put Lauren, it so makes sense. I often find it hard to put into words how I feel about my faith. I also think that science has altered what we (humanity) believe in. Too many people have tried to publicly disprove God's existence and many follow their theories, passing down to generations that there is no such thing and we should stop believing in Him. Maybe I am wrong, but sometimes that is how I feel. I just know that I feel The Lord's presence in my life and that he guides me and loves me....and that it is my choice to follow him. Bex x
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Post by Lisey on Apr 1, 2008 18:10:56 GMT 1
i talked about this with someone else not long ago, i was asked if God exists why do bad things happen? well i believe it is Satan that is causing all the badness in this world, he is the ruler of this Earth, and he knows he only has a short time left, hence the badness getting worse. God doesnt allow things to happen, it is us who have caused it, we (i dont mean me and you) have kinda said to God, we dont need you, we can live perfectly fine on our own, we can survive without you and we have driven him out of the work place and schools, etc, so he has kinda stepped aside and is showing us that we cannot live without him, and that all this bad stuff happens because of our attitudes towards him eek, i hope this makes sense...i dont know how to put it lol WOW my 6 year old cousin Morgan, just said this: ''People say why didnt God stop this from happening, or why did he allow this to happen, but God gives us our own choice''. Which is sooo right, you have the choice to follow him, or not. You give good explanations. I don't believe in Satan's existence and never have.... but God.... I don't know. My mind tells me no but my heart tells me maybe!
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Post by Becky on Apr 1, 2008 18:20:14 GMT 1
Everyone has their own theories....I believe in both...for something to exist, there should also be an opposite, like 2 opposing poles. That is just my thought tho, not everyone will have the same belief. xx
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