God's silence - about to give up
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Faith, as the scriptures say, is not a possession of all people. (2nd Thessalonians 3: 2) We also know that faith follows the thing heard about Jesus.(Romans 1:17) We know that the nations know God from creation, whether they admit to his power and Godship or not.(Romans 1:20)
Having said that, the removal of all doubt is not possible. No one has perfect faith.
Having doubts, means having specific questions. Yours need to be concrete. You have to write them down.
After you've committed yourself to the discipline of writing them down, you have to order them in terms of what you feel to be the most important questions.
When you've done that you can help yourself and others here and elsewhere can as well.
I know we would all like to have had the kinds of miraculous experiences we've read about in scripture, but know this that the majority of faithful men and women never had the kinds of experiences you've read about in scripture.
Consider it all joy, James says when you meet with various trials. (James 1:2-4)
James wouldn't have had to say this if it wasn't all that "joyful".
Having said that, the removal of all doubt is not possible. No one has perfect faith.
Having doubts, means having specific questions. Yours need to be concrete. You have to write them down.
After you've committed yourself to the discipline of writing them down, you have to order them in terms of what you feel to be the most important questions.
When you've done that you can help yourself and others here and elsewhere can as well.
I know we would all like to have had the kinds of miraculous experiences we've read about in scripture, but know this that the majority of faithful men and women never had the kinds of experiences you've read about in scripture.
Consider it all joy, James says when you meet with various trials. (James 1:2-4)
James wouldn't have had to say this if it wasn't all that "joyful".
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I found your question to me just now by chance The images you asked about are digital collages, designed using multiple elements collected over time from various sites, many of which offer plenty of elements for personal use. Things like individual flowers, or bouquets, butterflies, various animals, borders, frames, backgrounds, special effects etc. Over the last few years since I started making these panels, I have collected thousands of these elements, so I have them sorted into various folders so I can more easily find them; like, I have flower elements grouped together, and backgrounds in a separate folder, and a separate folder for human elements like faces, bodies, clothing, jewelry etc. My process is fairly spontaneous, always starting with a blank canvas and then adding a border and backgrounds. I try to get the text on before too much else is added, or those things get covered up by the verses. Everything else I add usually requires adjustments, most often for sizing and color. The most labor intensive aspect is constructing the figures from various elements, but I enjoy the whole process Sometimes I will work with one element for a while and then decide it just does not work in the overall scheme of the panel as I am trying to bring everything into a pleasing aesthetic balance I am glad you like them There is a link to my thread for these panels in my siggy if you would like to see more of them I do post them around the site, also -
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There are many here who have provided very good and godly counsel.
There is just one thing I did not see. From your post it is clear you know the scriptures and have studied but your struggle is with your own understanding
Here is how you remove the doubt and chronic skepticism. Use the faith you have and ....
be formally introduced to the Lord Jesus Christ.
get on your knees and pray this " Lord Jesus I see in your word both old and new prophecies speaking of you and being fulfilled by you. I want to know you. You said in your word anyone who comes to you, you will not turn away. Lord Jesus, I ask you to forgive me of the sins that would prevent me from meeting you and knowing you. Please reveal yourself to me and your presence be welcome into my life and heart I pray.
Once you pray this The Presence of the Living God will do it. You will meet Jesus, but HE will not force Himself on you. But you only have to ask, surrender, and receive. Do it today Meet HIM, not just intellectually but personally.
I am praying the Holy Spirit to speak to your heart and lead you into knowing the " Truth" of The Lord Jesus Christ.
There is just one thing I did not see. From your post it is clear you know the scriptures and have studied but your struggle is with your own understanding
Here is how you remove the doubt and chronic skepticism. Use the faith you have and ....
be formally introduced to the Lord Jesus Christ.
get on your knees and pray this " Lord Jesus I see in your word both old and new prophecies speaking of you and being fulfilled by you. I want to know you. You said in your word anyone who comes to you, you will not turn away. Lord Jesus, I ask you to forgive me of the sins that would prevent me from meeting you and knowing you. Please reveal yourself to me and your presence be welcome into my life and heart I pray.
Once you pray this The Presence of the Living God will do it. You will meet Jesus, but HE will not force Himself on you. But you only have to ask, surrender, and receive. Do it today Meet HIM, not just intellectually but personally.
I am praying the Holy Spirit to speak to your heart and lead you into knowing the " Truth" of The Lord Jesus Christ.
Dear lior797... have you tried focusing on what is working and what you do have instead of
what you feel is missing? Expressing gratitude to God and others is a wonderful practice
Do you have a church family? I realize in these times, in-person church gatherings are
much more limited, but many meet online through zoom, and anyone can attend
what you feel is missing? Expressing gratitude to God and others is a wonderful practice
Do you have a church family? I realize in these times, in-person church gatherings are
much more limited, but many meet online through zoom, and anyone can attend
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