God doesn't care about this life

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Ariel82

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God's love looks like a man dying on the cross for the propiation of sins.

Joy and peace comes when you know you are doing God's will. When you have repented of selfishness and doing it your own way and asked God to show you His plan for your life.
 
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It hasn't been that consistent in my life.

Some people claim that God tests people. To me that's the same as a guy sending bad people after his girlfriend for the sole purpose of rescuing her.

If God's will involves something I don't want, I'd follow him anyway but I wouldn't be happy about it. To be honest, I can't really conceive of God's will involving something I might want.
 
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After carefully reading and studying the Bible, I've become convinced that God only cares about this life in that we work for him. There may be relationship and whatnot, but what really matters is that we work for him. Everything else is irrelevant, including what we may want and desire. And even then, the next life is not about our joy, our only reward is him, so who's to say we'll be joyful at all?
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Think about what is the treasure of your heart and think about GOD giving us even more than we can imagine.

I know that HE is THAT TREASURE...but also the treasure that the world considers treasure is not the treasure(s) that HE has in store for those who love HIM...

There is much in this world to "not be so cheery about"...but one day, HE will make all things new...and wipe away every tear...

Never to cry again.

That is the treasure that I am waiting for.
 
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HistoryPrincess said:
It hasn't been that consistent in my life.

Some people claim that God tests people. To me that's the same as a guy sending bad people after his girlfriend for the sole purpose of rescuing her.

If God's will involves something I don't want, I'd follow him anyway but I wouldn't be happy about it. To be honest, I can't really conceive of God's will involving something I might want.
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As I said, such a perception of God is void of His love and generosity. It pleases God when you're happy and grateful.
 
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HistoryPrincess said:
After carefully reading and studying the Bible, I've become convinced that God only cares about this life in that we work for him. There may be relationship and whatnot, but what really matters is that we work for him. Everything else is irrelevant, including what we may want and desire. And even then, the next life is not about our joy, our only reward is him, so who's to say we'll be joyful at all?
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But what does that peace, joy, and love look like?

The problem is, it never stays consistent. A man who sends thugs after his girlfriend so he can rescue her may claim to love her, but any reasonable person would think he's a conceited egotist who doesn't know what love is.

And if wanting to have a family of your own, a decent paying job, and not being sad all the time is selfish, then I'm glad to be.
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Huh I'm not quite understanding I'm a reasonable person but for me to come to a logical conclusion on the conceited egotist you mention I would need a bit more info,,on the man who sent thugs after his girlfriend so he can rescue her claiming he loved her,, could you elaborate?
 
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I am grateful with what he's done in my life. I do have a nice paying job. I have a loving family and a house to live in. But I also have high-functioning autism. I'm very shy and socially awkward. I don't have any close friends. A few months ago I was having thoughts of suicide. Ever since high-school I've struggled with depression. I've asked God to help me, but he just seems disinterested.
 
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That's his way of showing his love to her, wanting her to know how much she needs him instead of letting her act independently of him.
 
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HistoryPrincess said:
It hasn't been that consistent in my life.

Some people claim that God tests people. To me that's the same as a guy sending bad people after his girlfriend for the sole purpose of rescuing her.

If God's will involves something I don't want, I'd follow him anyway but I wouldn't be happy about it. To be honest, I can't really conceive of God's will involving something I might want.
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You have a strange concept of love.

Some people misrepresent God....give me a minute and I will find the Bible verse that God does not tempt people to sin, it's their own lust and desires that pull them away from Him.

You obviously don't know God's will. He wants you to,be free of all the,pain and lies and chains of sin and death.

He promises to wipe away ever tear we have ever cried and for us to spend eternity with Him and have no more sickness or pain.

He gives us the Holy Spirit not so we might fear but of power, love and a sound mind.

He wills His children to love one another and help each other grow in love, compassion and godly wisdom.
 
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HistoryPrincess said:
I am grateful with what he's done in my life. I do have a nice paying job. I have a loving family and a house to live in. But I also have high-functioning autism. I'm very shy and socially awkward. I don't have any close friends. A few months ago I was having thoughts of suicide. Ever since high-school I've struggled with depression. I've asked God to help me, but he just seems disinterested.
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Do you belong to a bible group or any other church group for young adults?
There are such groups that you might be interested in joining?
 
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HistoryPrincess

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Well, if he really does want that all for me, then it'll only happen either when I'm dead or when he returns.
 
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HistoryPrincess said:
That's his way of showing his love to her, wanting her to know how much she needs him instead of letting her act independently of him.
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Why would you want to act independently of God?

And what makes you think you are walking with God now and not your own way?
 
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I do. But I've tried multiple groups and none of them have gone anywhere. I'm not like a lot of girls. I'm not a lesbian, but I don't wear flashy clothes, I rarely wear makeup or jewelry, and I'm pretty quiet whenever I'm in a crowd.
 
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Ariel82 said:
Why would you want to act independently of God?

And what makes you think you are walking with God now and not your own way?
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Ariel, can you please stop attacking a hurting person? You're asking them questions that are insinuating negative things and you're questioning their motives and character. Can't you see this person is hurting, and in need of encouragement? Come on... : /
 
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Ariel82

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HistoryPrincess said:
I am grateful with what he's done in my life. I do have a nice paying job. I have a loving family and a house to live in. But I also have high-functioning autism. I'm very shy and socially awkward. I don't have any close friends. A few months ago I was having thoughts of suicide. Ever since high-school I've struggled with depression. I've asked God to help me, but he just seems disinterested.
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It's not God that seems disinterested.

If you truly want help...pray, read your Bible, pray, get into,a Bible study group about the armor of God, God's promises and love for you. And pray some more.
 
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I just want to know that what I want matters to him. I've been shown time and again that what I want might not be what he wants. Again, I'll always follow him, but I don't have to be happy with what he does.
 
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I'm fine. She's not attacking me, I promise.
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I beg to differ, but if you're fine with it.... the questions are not helpful and they are not going to resolve your issue. If anything its blaming you and hurdling guilt on top of you dampening what little light you may have. You need some hope. God loves you, and it is not His will for you to be unwell. Jesus took that at the cross and He can set you free. He can give you peace, joy and happiness.
 
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I pray a lot. I have a daily prayer journal. But it seems always to just be words rather than action. And actions usually speak louder than words for me.
 
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