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  1. Is there a verse in the Bible that tells us that God speaks to us through other people? I've seen this be used in christian books where being told something numerous times through people is a sign that God is speaking to us, but I'm quite skeptical on this one.
  2. I know that to be saved you have to accept Jesus, but can you get saved any time or do you have to wait for the Holy Spirit to iniate and take that oppurtunity? The church I go stated this prinicple, and I do not remember encountering this statement in the Bible. Any thoughts?
  3. Never pay back evil with evil to anyone. Respect what is right in the sight of all men. If possible, so far as it depends on you, be at peace with all men. Never take your own revenge, beloved, but leave room for the wrath of God, for it is written, "VENGEANCE IS MINE, I WILL REPAY," says the Lord. Romans 12:17-19 So dose God really take vengance against someone who has offended you or dose he not do anything at all? The reason I'm asking this is because other christians have told me God dose not do vengeance.
  4. Thanks for posting this and it was a joy to read! As for me, I don't care about being right, all I care is the truth, but it seems that some Christians like to be right, which can cause problems. It feels like most of us are missing the message that Jesus taught, we are supposed to LOVE each other, not judge others.
  5. About a while back I was watching Joel Osteen, for those of you who don't know who he is he is a pastor who preaches on t.v and is the head of a mega church. He has a line of books that promote living your best life. Anyway, the subject was about the verse in Psalm 23: Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies from the NKJV of the Bible. Joel Osteen interpreted that verse as a way of having your enemies come to you when they need something from you and whenever something bad happens to think of God making a feast for you and serving it in front of your enemies. I'm just wondering if this what the verse really means or if there's a deeper interpretation of it.
  6. Yes But I have found out he has a girlfriend so its completely in God's hands...
  7. Thanks for responding and for the prayers Fresno Joe. Socal Jerry, I can totally relate to you and maybe that's my problem, not letting go and letting God. Thanks for the awesome advice! I think the hard part is actually letting go and reminding yourself that God is in control because the outward forces can be discouraging at times.
  8. I feel like I'm at the end of my rope with the whole Faith thing. I beleieve God has placed a certain someone in my life and I feel like he wants me to be with this person, but in reality it feels like this man dose not reciprocate my feelings because I feel he is being closed minded and somewhat stuck in the past because we have had a history of conflicts. I have given him space but today as I was talking to him I accidently invited him to see a local band with me and I got turned down and its bothering me. If God is telling me we are supposed to be together than why in reality dose it feel likes its the opposite? I'm trying to figure out if God is trying to close this door or he is trying to teach me a lesson in patience because i feel impatient and frustrated with the whole situation.
  9. Awesome. But what about through prayer can a person help God try and open that person's mind?
  10. Can God open up a closed person's mind or would that be a violation of free will?
  11. Thanks for posting this! Really needed it!
  12. Please share what you mean by "God telling you." In our fallen word, it's easy to inject our own thoughts and feelings into what the Lord is saying. And even the most prophetic people will encourage you to seek confirmation on anything they tell you. But if it truly was the voice of the Lord speaking this to you, do you not think your number one prayer ought to be for this man's salvation? You see, if you develop a relationship with him in his unsaved state, you are opening the door to a world of hurt. Sure, your friend has a working marriage, but that doesn't mean the unequal yoking spiritually isn't causing stress. I've listened to many women with unsaved husbands crying out their pain over the matter. So this is my advice and encouragement to you. 1. Intercede first and foremost for his salvation, that he would fall head-over-heals in love for Jesus. (Rather than praying about him falling in love with your. If the word was from the Lord, that's a given you need to stand on, not plead and pray for and fret over.) PRAY FOR HIS SALVATION WITH NO THOUGHT FOR YOURSELF. 2. Seek confirmation of the word. I have been praying for his salavation because I know the only person who can save him was God and I feel like God is telling me he will have to break him in unorder to do so, but I always make sure to confirm it because I have been led astray by my thoughts before and I find it hard to listen to God's voice sometimes because I don't know if its my thoughts messing with me or God. I've been praying for an answer to my question if it is God's will for us to be together, but I don't know if God reveals to a believer that their future spouse is currently unsaved but tells them ahead of time that they will be saved. As for God telling me, I was in church with a completely blank mind focused on the service and I heard this small slow voice echo in my head that I will be this man's perfect mate. I was a little freaked out and told my christian friend becca and she said it could be God but pray to make sure. Thank you for advice, I will change my praying style to pray that he is saved and leave my question out of it. I just don't understand why a God who loves everyone would tell you to not marry an unbeliever. I've read through this subject alot and I know a lot of christians say the answer is no. I'm just having trouble accepting the "no" concept.
  13. What about hearing God telling me that I was supposed to be this man's perfect mate in church?
  14. Sorry if this seems a little off topic, but do you think God would show your future spouse as an unbeliever and then tell you to be patient while he is working in that person's life to help better themselves spiritually? And would the term "unequally yoked" also apply to former believers who have stopped believing because of circumstances in life? I have a few friends who this applies too.
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