This is a big encouragement, Sis. Knowing The Lord seeks the lost is such a comfort. I've spent too much of my life, considering myself hopeless.
"Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God, God dwelleth in him, and he in God." (I John 4:15) This verse, and I John 5:1, "Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ is born of God: and every one that loveth him that begat loveth him also that is begotten of him." give me great hope because I am convinced, that Jesus is the Messiah.
John 3:3 shows The Holy Spirit works in the heart of His chosen one to regenerate, that precious soul, giving him or her the faith (Ephesians 2:8-10) to trust Him the rest of the way, assuring of "the earnest of The Spirit." "Who hath also sealed us, and given the earnest of the Spirit in our hearts." (II Corinthians 1:22, KJV)
I'm not worried about other people's souls. To me we all come from God and return to God. Each person has their own path. I'm here to love them not condemn them.
As for me? The clock is ticking. I don't have that much time left and shouldn't be wasting it on worrying.
It's good to see you back. Hopefully old friends will find you soon.
I played cribbage with a friend yesterday. She was glum and needed the distraction. She perked up when I had a 24 point crib and beat her. Playing was important, not winning. Yes, I thought I had other things to do; but, apparently this was more important.
There isn't much regarding transgender or transexuality in the Bible. Gender is a cultural concept and transgender individuals exist in many places in the world. It's also not an issue in many places. As for transexuality, Baha'is consider it a personal medical issue. I understand that many folks do not accept that but accepting people as they are (or choose to be) is far less divisive than trying to control everyone or shame them.
Thanks everyone for the comments and support and understanding. It has been very stressful and exhausting. It has impacted me emotionally and physically. Spiritually, it has been a growing experience. I am glad I have a God that is bigger than all my problems. I don't know that I could get through it all without him. This definitely makes you rethink everything you take for granted in life and everything you hold near and dear. You find out things about the people you are close to both good and bad. It's been a very trying and tough time in my life.
Are you irritated easily? What do you do when you are feeling irritated?
It honestly depends on my mood or if I have missed a dose of my antidepressant. I have a depression disorder. I also have issues with anxiety. Now this does not give me an excuse to act out. However, it does help me to understand why I react the way I do sometimes. Some days, I get on my own nerves. LOL I can't be perfect all the time. Ha-ha. Yes! I try to do what's right, but I am far from perfect. I still sin willfully and accidentally. Anyway, back to irritation. It is very hard to fight your emotions when you are irritated. I just have to take a few deep breaths at time and start over. Or I have to remind myself why that is not the legacy I want to leave. I pray. Sometimes, I force myself to praise God even when I don't feel like it. It reminds me who is in charge and changes my focus from me to him. Be angry and sin not and don't let the sun go down on your wrath is a Bible verse that is also in the back of my mind. (Ephesians 4:26)
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