When God doesnt fix it

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Tinuviel

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As James would say,

My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.
James 1:2-4

So, even when we don't know WHY, it has a purpose!
 
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Ariel82

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Page 115
Myth: the strength of my faith is based on how strongly I believe.

Truth: the strength of my faith is based on the strength of my God.
 
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Ariel82

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Okay I should apologize for speaking so harshly with you Peter

I still believe you need to examine your words and heart more closely and filter the condemnation and judgement out of your statements.

After reading this book and about Laura struggles to keep her brain damaged husband from hurting or killing herself.

The stress and trials of online CC arguments, seems trivial in comparison.

I kind of made this thread to focus solely on the book and what she talks about and didn't want CC drama to invade like it does in so many other threads.

So yeah I throw a temper tantrum and for that I apologize.
 
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Ariel82

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"As he passed by, he saw a man blind from birth. And his disciples asked him, Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?" John 9 v 1-2 ESV

Page 136

"This passage grips my heart. I know what it feels like to have religious people ask those kind of questions about Martin. Whether they mean to or not, they essentially blame him for his brokenness. Even when their questions are covered in Christian language, the implications are hurtful.

'have you guys REALLY prayed about this?
"Have you prayed IN FAITH for him to be healed?"

They imply that we haven't prayed long or hard enough, used the right words, or sufficiently trusted God and that's why Martin wasn't healed.

In those moments, I want to respond," Oh, Faith! That's a great idea! We should try that. Until now, we've haven't been praying IN FAITH, we've been praying in the sandbox!"

"Jesus is clear. Neither the man's nor his parents sin caused the blindness. Not only was this theologically groundbreaking, but it was also personally liberating!"
 
PeterJens

PeterJens

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Ariel82 said:
Why does this post have to start with what how you believe folks have wronged you? What's up with the constant playing of the victim?
okay let's hear it.,.

nope didn't hear it, just you condemning people here.


It's a shame your response isn't like God's



Amen for that.

Sorry but your comments invite strife.
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Anyone who reads this,,if you have beef with peterjens,
Please take your fight to another thread.

Peter, I love you but some days the victim act wears thin.
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Honestly I do not understand. How can a few words cause strife.
You see something that is not there.

I have not been snide, or condemning, or demeaning, but you read that in.
Maybe my language reminds you of this. Why is this about I am worse than you
but not let us be encouraged. Some will always project, but they are lost in
darkness, so it does not matter. Those who are called matter, the rest will
always hate as they hate our Lord.
 
PeterJens

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Ariel82 said:
Okay I should apologize for speaking so harshly with you Peter

I still believe you need to examine your words and heart more closely and filter the condemnation and judgement out of your statements.

After reading this book and about Laura struggles to keep her brain damaged husband from hurting or killing herself.

The stress and trials of online CC arguments, seems trivial in comparison.

I kind of made this thread to focus solely on the book and what she talks about and didn't want CC drama to invade like it does in so many other threads.

So yeah I throw a temper tantrum and for that I apologize.
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I was reading John today and Christ's prayer.
He prays for believers, for their oneness and love.

It made me realize we will always face enemies, and they will show themselves in
many ways, but they are irrelevant. His chosen matter. The rest will end in the fire
no matter what. I love them, but when they reject love and Christ, there is nothing
left. Some for years have done this, so I close the book.
 
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Ariel82

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Page 146
Myth: contentment begins with understanding why
Truth: contentment begins with asking how God might use this for his glory.


This truth is hard for me because I want to know WHY, but sometimes God only tells us How.
 
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Ariel82

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Page 156
Myth: I worship because I feel good.
Truth: I worship because he is good.
 
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Ariel82

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Only 8 more chapters to go. Wonder if I can finish it this week?
 
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Ariel82

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Page 175

Myth: God can only use my story when there is a happy ending

Truth: God can use my story when I trust him in the journey.
 
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Ariel82

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Page 199-200
"The heroes of the faith I grew up learning about weren't heroes because of their stories; they were heroes because they shared their stories. The only thing we're called to emulate is their dependence on God.

In our worst trials, and especially in our extreme brokenness, God is the only hero of our story.

And that is a story worth sharing.

Myth: my story isn't worth much.
Truth: my story is my greatest offering.
 
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Ariel82

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I have been reading the book but not posted on,here very much.

Here are the latest two lessons I read.

Pg, 238

Myth: God is withholding what I want because he is punishing me.

Truth: God is withholding what I want because he has something better for me.
 
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Ariel82

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Pg 255

Myth: God is indifferent to the desires of our heart.

Truth: God is able to do abundantly more than we ask for or imagine!
 
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Ariel82

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#54
I finally finished the book.

She mentions her song "I can just be me"

I will find the lyrics and video and post them..


https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=0VRUU8UBXCk

I've been doing all that I can
To hold it all together
Piece by piece.
I've been feeling like a failure,
Trying to be braver
Than I could ever be.
It's just not me.
So be my healer, be my comfort, be my peace.
Cause I can be broken, I can be needy,
Lord I need You now to be,
Be my God, so I can just be me.
I've been living like an orphan,
Trying to belong here,
But it's just not my home.
I've been holding on so tightly,
To all the things that I think
Could satisfy my soul.
But I'm letting go
So be my father, my mighty warrior, be my king.
Cause I can be scattered, frail and shattered,
Lord I need You now to be,
Be my God, so I can just be me.
Cause I was lost in this dark world
Until I was finally found in You
So now I'm needing, desperately pleading
Oh Lord, be all to me
And be my savior, be my lifeline, won't You be my everything.
Cause I'm so tired of trying to be someone
I was never meant to be
Be my God
Please be my God
Be my God
So I can just be me
So I can just be me
I can just be me.
 
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