Hoping You'll Understand

Lol, if that be the case guess I'll have to give her my list of sins, then. Should keep her occupied for quite some time. LOL.

That really bought a smile to my heart. And I appreciate it more than you know.

You're welcome. If you right-click on the image, you can save it to your computer..

And please ignore SerpentDove. She is vile and evil and craves attention..

Lol that's funny. I'm not worried about her comments though, because no matter what God knows what I've done and whether I've asked for forgiveness or not. And he also knows exactly what my triggers are which is why he's constantly testing me. But because the devil is a liar I will not participate in negative things, there's clearly way too much negative energy in the world as it is and I'm done adding to it.

I wish I was smart enough to not be adding to negativity. Haha.

Welcome to CC PerfectlyImperfect, so glad to have you here. I honestly can't say I relate to same sex attraction (women are just so much more attractive to me than men. No contest), but man oh man do I not have my own list of sin I did and do still in ways struggle with, both sexual and not, that God has delivered/is delivering me from. I praise His name for, am still awestruck by, and so very grateful for the freedom, new life, and totally new outlook He has blessed me with. Man oh man do I have some very wicked skeletons in my closet, as does everyone, but man the greatness of our God to make, offer, and provide a way to reconcile us back to Himself is just overwhelming. It is very nice to meet you, and may God continue His good work in you and your family until the day you meet face to face.

LOL awesome comment. If I go ahead and add my list with yours, it should keep her busy until the great white throne judgement.

Ha believe me it takes time and isn't as easy as it seems. But for me personally I'm just sick of adding to negativity. And we're all imperfect that's why she can say or do whatever she'd like that's between her and Jesus. I'm not here to pass out judgement I'm here to show that I'm imperfect, because that's kind of the point of the Bible. That God knows we're not perfect he just wants us to strive to be like him.

Jimbone love that name by the way. I'm so glad God did that for you and that really is the point I'm trying to make. God is really wonderful once you give him a try. And even though I'm imperfect because I talk to him and try my best to live through his eyes (and need to try harder to live through his words) he loves me anyway. When all I'm focused on is him and not the ways of the world. I feel his presence day and night. And he brings me such Joy no one else on Earth can bring me. Even though I've let him down time after time, he has never ever let me down. So I'm thankful he's helped us both see the light. And everyone else that has seen the light with us.

He knows all. Pr 15:3
You have not begged the Lord to forgive you? God forgives one when he repents of sin (Acts 2:37, 38). You've asked the reader to understand. Understand what? That you've repented or that you've not repented? Do you agree with God about your sin? Godly sorrow leads to life. Worldly sorrow leads to death (2 Cor. 7:9, 10).
Do you mean Satan tempting you to sin?

Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am tempted by God”; for God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He Himself tempt anyone. But each one is tempted when he is drawn away by his own desires and enticed. Then, when desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, brings forth death (Jas 1:12–15).

"Do. Or do not. There is no try.” ~ Yoda, The Empire Strikes Back 1 Jn 2:4

God hates all workers of iniquity (Ps 5:5-6).

Does this light demand anything from you? Acts 2:37, 38, Gal. 1:6-12

I'd like to know what you mean by you don't have any real "fear" of God. And also, when I say gentle I guess I mean considerate of others feelings. I mean yes the truth should also be said, but in a way that helps rebuild instead of destroy.

That this is a rebellious people,
Lying children,
Children who will not hear the law of the Lord;
Who say to the seers, “Do not see,”
And to the prophets, “Do not prophesy to us right things;
Speak to us smooth things, prophesy deceits.
Get out of the way,
Turn aside from the path,
Cause the Holy One of Israel
To cease from before us.”

Therefore thus says the Holy One of Israel:

“Because you despise this word,
And trust in oppression and perversity,
And rely on them,
Therefore this iniquity shall be to you
Like a breach ready to fall,
A bulge in a high wall,
Whose breaking comes suddenly, in an instant.
And He shall break it like the breaking of the potter’s vessel,
Which is broken in pieces;
He shall not spare. Is 30:9–14

Consideration of others feelings is a tricky prospect as a Christian. From my experiences there are Many Christians too afraid to be honest and upfront. It's almost seen as a sin to step on toes. True, there are times when a more gentle approach is needed. But there are also times when a blunt truth is more needed.
Jesus showed this example. At times he was gentle, while others he was direct or even harsh. Jesus was not gentle with the Pharisees, for example.
As one known for being more blunt, and having been criticized and attacked for it, told how negative it is. But I also get people thanking me for being so straightforward. It actually built them up Because I wasn't gentle.
I prefer to think of it as we all have different roles. Some are naturally inclined to be supportive and encouraging. Others have a knack for bluntness. We're all appendages of the same body, performing different roles is all. Just how God said it should be.

I guess when it comes to fear of God. I fear what he's capable of. For instance, I don't imagine him to be happy about how we kill each other day in and day out. And I can only imagine what he has in mind for those who have killed. And even me and my own transgressions, just because I've asked for forgiveness doesn't mean I won't have to do the time even if he does forgive me.

And now that I think about it I'm not that gentle either, especially when those who say they believe be in God and go to church more than I do, act in ways that I feel at times just makes God weep or angry. I have to admit that even I myself have made God cry a time or two with the vile things I've said to them or about them. Which I why I guess for me personally, I just need to be more gentle about how I say things. But I've always been a firm, firm believer in the Truth. As a matter of fact, my mom used to say "Now, I'mma tell you what God loves," and then she'd tell people the truth.

And ceased from sinning? 1 Jn 3:9 Jeffrey Dahmer put his trust in the Lord, Have you?
A Christian knows he's forgiven. He loves the brethern (1 Jn 3:14).
One does not go to heaven or hell based on church attendance. One goes to heaven or hell based on a right relationship with Jesus Christ.
Am 5:15
How you say things How you don't say things Acts 2:37, 38, 2 Co 2:11, Eph 4:14, Jud 4

I love this. After I lost someone, my friend's dad told me about it.