Going through a tough time now, depressed
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When we repent of our sin, our problems disappear:
From that time Jesus began to preach, saying, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand." Matt 4:17 RSV
That’s a cheerful thought, isn’t it, especially when you consider that life is eternal:
For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16 RSV
From that time Jesus began to preach, saying, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand." Matt 4:17 RSV
That’s a cheerful thought, isn’t it, especially when you consider that life is eternal:
For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16 RSV
Just have faith in that Jesus is our saviour and Lord. Rest is not that important. Holy fatherI pray for that the holy spirit will fill your soul in the name of Jesus Christ. Let your confusions be transformed into knowlegde true reading the words of the Lord. In the name of the father, the spirit and Jesus Christ.
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I'm really sorry you're sad, brother Ronnie. My heart goes out to you and I'll continue to ask God to lift up your heart with joy and comfort. I pray you are encouraged that you're not alone, that most of us go through a time of disappointment in our beliefs. I'm sure you already understand it's because we're learning and growing in Christ. Still, the going through it is hard.
I love this Oswald Chambers' quote about being disillusioned (from his book, "My Utmost for His Highest")
The Teaching of Disillusionment | My Utmost For His Highest
As for your brother, if you care so much for him, how much more does the Lord? God keeps reminding me when I pray, pray expecting He will answer. For the ones in my family who are spiritually struggling, my heart gets burdened like you do for your dear brother. But you & I & everyone on this site can know that the Lord hears our prayers for our loved ones and will answer us. The Lord is faithful. ♥
Father, touch our brother's heart and renew his joy in You. Let him have a clearer vision in his spirit & mind of what You have in store for him now and eternally. Let Ronnie see that what You have for us is far better than what we can ever imagine. Let his heart know it. We thank You for hearing his heart's cry and for answering him because You love him, Lord. Praise Your holy name, Jesus!
I love this Oswald Chambers' quote about being disillusioned (from his book, "My Utmost for His Highest")
The Teaching of Disillusionment | My Utmost For His Highest
As for your brother, if you care so much for him, how much more does the Lord? God keeps reminding me when I pray, pray expecting He will answer. For the ones in my family who are spiritually struggling, my heart gets burdened like you do for your dear brother. But you & I & everyone on this site can know that the Lord hears our prayers for our loved ones and will answer us. The Lord is faithful. ♥
Father, touch our brother's heart and renew his joy in You. Let him have a clearer vision in his spirit & mind of what You have in store for him now and eternally. Let Ronnie see that what You have for us is far better than what we can ever imagine. Let his heart know it. We thank You for hearing his heart's cry and for answering him because You love him, Lord. Praise Your holy name, Jesus!
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Passing_through,
Always focus on the present, and not the future. If you are following God where you are at the moment, then the future will be glorious. God has you alive for a reason right now, and that is to use you. You may want God to take you as soon as possible, but it's better that you remain, and to reach out to your loved ones and others.
Philippians 1:20-26
20I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have sufficient courage so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death. 21For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. 22If I am to go on living in the body, this will mean fruitful labor for me. Yet what shall I choose? I do not know! 23I am torn between the two: I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is better by far; 24but it is more necessary for you that I remain in the body. 25Convinced of this, I know that I will remain, and I will continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith, 26so that through my being with you again your boasting in Christ Jesus will abound on account of me.
God bless.
Always focus on the present, and not the future. If you are following God where you are at the moment, then the future will be glorious. God has you alive for a reason right now, and that is to use you. You may want God to take you as soon as possible, but it's better that you remain, and to reach out to your loved ones and others.
Philippians 1:20-26
20I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have sufficient courage so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death. 21For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. 22If I am to go on living in the body, this will mean fruitful labor for me. Yet what shall I choose? I do not know! 23I am torn between the two: I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is better by far; 24but it is more necessary for you that I remain in the body. 25Convinced of this, I know that I will remain, and I will continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith, 26so that through my being with you again your boasting in Christ Jesus will abound on account of me.
God bless.
UPDATE:
My soul is a lot more at ease. My brother wife called when I was out yesterday and I figured it was to except my apology via Email. My brother hip is worn out and is going to have a hip replacement that is probably why his wife called.
Thanks for praying for us, there is nothing like one child of God lifting another one up to God in prayer.
My soul is a lot more at ease. My brother wife called when I was out yesterday and I figured it was to except my apology via Email. My brother hip is worn out and is going to have a hip replacement that is probably why his wife called.
Thanks for praying for us, there is nothing like one child of God lifting another one up to God in prayer.