Hoping You'll Understand

  • Christian Chat is a moderated online Christian community allowing Christians around the world to fellowship with each other in real time chat via webcam, voice, and text, with the Christian Chat app. You can also start or participate in a Bible-based discussion here in the Christian Chat Forums, where members can also share with each other their own videos, pictures, or favorite Christian music.

    If you are a Christian and need encouragement and fellowship, we're here for you! If you are not a Christian but interested in knowing more about Jesus our Lord, you're also welcome! Want to know what the Bible says, and how you can apply it to your life? Join us!

    To make new Christian friends now around the world, click here to join Christian Chat.

88

Senior Member
Nov 14, 2016
3,517
77
48
#41
I'm hoping to find someone to relate to. A little about me well, I'm from the US I struggle with same sex attraction but have recently learned after all these years God does not hate me and indeed just wants me to control my feelings. And that he also, really just doesn't like any sin and really does seem to know what's best for me. For the most part, I have a heart of gold and really just want to talk about how God accepts us all for who we are and makes us who he wants us the be. And how is love and mercy is so wonderful. I'm also on a search just to see if God has made a man on this Earth who is not controlled by his desires but one who actually loves God as much as I do. Basically, just seeing if there are actually gentle, kind, God fearing men on this Earth. But mostly, I just want to discuss God and get other people's thoughts and interpretations on the Bible.
***greetings from Texas...
******************Heart of Gold/Neil
_QroMnBwY
 
K

kaylagrl

Guest
#43
Why are you treating her like this?

Read her posts,she does this to every OP in every thread she comments on. She needs to be banned. I hope people will report her.Its enough already.
 
K

kaylagrl

Guest
#44
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.

Pssst, someone tell her the Bible is full of sinners and failures that God used,she wont listen to me.
 
Jun 21, 2017
264
18
18
#46
I'm not really sure how to report her or I definitely would. But God can see what's she's doing just as he sees what I'm doing. And I've recently learned that God is using me for something bigger than myself, which is why I honestly do not care about her words. For if I never struggled with what I've struggled with, how would I tell people how good God is. If he had nothing to help me overcome, there would be no story about him and how magnificent he is.
 

Jimbone

Senior Member
Aug 22, 2014
2,719
829
113
44
#48
I'm not really sure how to report her or I definitely would. But God can see what's she's doing just as he sees what I'm doing. And I've recently learned that God is using me for something bigger than myself, which is why I honestly do not care about her words. For if I never struggled with what I've struggled with, how would I tell people how good God is. If he had nothing to help me overcome, there would be no story about him and how magnificent he is.
Amen sister, and please just know that there are people here that care, which I think is pretty clear in this thread, and you seem to have a good grasp on that anyway. I just wanted to emphasize "Welcome, and we are very glad to have you". Also thanks for saying you liked my nickname/username.:)
 
K

kaylagrl

Guest
#49
I'm not really sure how to report her or I definitely would. But God can see what's she's doing just as he sees what I'm doing. And I've recently learned that God is using me for something bigger than myself, which is why I honestly do not care about her words. For if I never struggled with what I've struggled with, how would I tell people how good God is. If he had nothing to help me overcome, there would be no story about him and how magnificent he is.


There is a triangle at the bottom of your post, on the left. Hit it and a box will pop up and you can report anyone giving you trouble. Im hoping others are doing the same. Its past time that she was banned.
 

PennEd

Senior Member
Apr 22, 2013
12,938
8,663
113
#50
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..
I completely disagree with how this person operates, and she DOES need to be called out for it. But this is a little rough. Can't we view her as the incredibly broken person she is and just love and pray for her?

Welcome to CC Perfectlyimperfect!! I hope you find joy in the Lord here while communing with your brothers and sisters in Him!
 
Feb 7, 2015
22,418
413
0
#51
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.
May I ask where you found that concept in The Book? I'm pretty sure it isn't in there anywhere.
 

1ofthem

Senior Member
Mar 30, 2016
3,729
1,912
113
#52
We were all sinners at one time...we were all in bondage to sin in one way or another...But I know that man who hung on a cross and died for every soul that was lost....He came to heal us, set us free, and change our lives...
[video=youtube;QPozJhBJgJg]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPozJhBJgJg[/video]
 
Feb 7, 2015
22,418
413
0
#54
I actually find many of *Serpentdove's* posts to be interesting. She certainly has some screwed-up interpretations of Scripture, but I think she is interesting.
 

Demi777

Senior Member
Oct 13, 2014
6,877
1,949
113
Germany
#56
lol
im exhausted and still got a lot to do this week. tomorrow first i work, then off i go to a singing performance for me, then most likely try to visit a friend after that who is having a even bigger performance (that i cannot stay to because it starts at 10pm till midnight and i gotta go to work on saturday too)
so ill be busy all day tomorrow and saturday i will work tho its all unplanned and stuff. im soo dead
had a nightmare and barely any sleep and loads of stress coming at me. long story lol

I'll keep it on the down low ;) How are you sis?
 
Jun 21, 2017
264
18
18
#57
I don't know I generally look at God's forgiveness as he is very forgiving. And if we use him like we say we do or follow his word, his way, then should we really keep committing the same sins we keep asking forgiveness for? And just for me personally I think it's crazy to assume that asking for forgiveness after committing murder means he'll forgive you and let you into heaven. So I guess what I should've said, is yes he is very forgiving but don't we actually have to stop committing the sin, to find salvation at some point. And I've also personally learned, just because I love God so much and do my best to listen to what he tells me, doesn't guarantee me a spot in heaven. I mean he already gave up his son for me, and literally to expect him to do anything else for me is crazy. Considering he gave up his son, and that everytime I ask for forgiveness he forgives me and loves me, and shows me the way. I pray for his love and mercy yes, and will continue to go where he leads me. But just that I get to experience his love is more than enough for me, and because I am so imperfect regardless, there is no telling what he'll say when I get to him. However my interpretations are mine, I'd be interested in hearing yours?
 
Jun 21, 2017
264
18
18
#58
Honestly, all of serpentdove replies have just lead me to Bible verses. So, I'm thankful for that and that's about it.
 
Feb 7, 2015
22,418
413
0
#59
I don't know I generally look at God's forgiveness as he is very forgiving. And if we use him like we say we do or follow his word, his way, then should we really keep committing the same sins we keep asking forgiveness for? And just for me personally I think it's crazy to assume that asking for forgiveness after committing murder means he'll forgive you and let you into heaven. So I guess what I should've said, is yes he is very forgiving but don't we actually have to stop committing the sin, to find salvation at some point. And I've also personally learned, just because I love God so much and do my best to listen to what he tells me, doesn't guarantee me a spot in heaven. I mean he already gave up his son for me, and literally to expect him to do anything else for me is crazy. Considering he gave up his son, and that everytime I ask for forgiveness he forgives me and loves me, and shows me the way. I pray for his love and mercy yes, and will continue to go where he leads me. But just that I get to experience his love is more than enough for me, and because I am so imperfect regardless, there is no telling what he'll say when I get to him. However my interpretations are mine, I'd be interested in hearing yours?
Although you didn't use the "REPLY WITH QUOTE" feature, I am assuming this post is directed at me (It helps a lot if you reply through that feature.)

One distinct difference between the way we believe is the fact that I understand REPENT to mean that, basically, I have accepted and trusted in Jesus' ability and desire to save me with that one single act of taking the death that was waiting for me. You seem to see it as an emotional response to wrongdoing in your life.

There is a ton more on this, but it all hinges upon this one basic understanding that He chose to die in my place, and I chose to believe that when He did, it settled the matter for all Eternity. I never could have earned forgiveness, in the first place, so it certainly makes no sense that me feeling sorry for the foul-ups we will all continue to commit, is going to keep His forgiveness going. Jesus either decided to save me at that one point in time 2,000 years ago (actually it was decided eons before that) or He didn't.
 
K

kaylagrl

Guest
#60
I actually find many of *Serpentdove's* posts to be interesting. She certainly has some screwed-up interpretations of Scripture, but I think she is interesting.


Really,you wouldn't think she was interesting if I posted some of the nasty little things she's posted to people that are hurting. She's not interesting,she wants attention and she's likely part of a cult if the people she quotes are any indication. Plz dont encourage her foolishness by calling her interesting,she is not.