PrincessPeachy

How do you know if God is speaking to you (not directly through words) or if it’s just your conscience? I’ve been feeling something, like I need to do something, but not sure if it is being directed from God or my own mind.

I don’t think this is necessarily true. I loved both my parents, pretty equally I must say, yet I loved different things about them. Now that my parents are both deceased I look back and think about how my mom was like a best friend (and no, she did not play just the friend role, she disciplined me too) and my dad was more like a protector.

Thank you all for your replies. I’ve really enjoyed reading them. So far I’ve concluded that we really don’t know for certain what to expect ourselves to look like in Heaven and that is part of the wonder - but it is going to be amazing! To add, I was asked if Jesus will have the scars from his crucifixion. I was unsure of this as well. I’ve heard there will be no scars (just like there will be no disease/illness as stated by another poster) but other people argue that they will be visible. Thoughts on this? I’d hate to say the wrong thing, especially to children!

Ok, so I’ve read the words like I often do when reading the Bible but I don’t quite understand them. I get that we will not be floating spirits. Then, will we look the same as we did just before we died?

So I was asked this the other day and I didn’t really know how to answer the question. I know we do not take our human form to Heaven for it is our souls that enter. Our physical bodies do not leave the grave. So the question was, how can we recognize our loved ones then? Personally, I can’t wait to be reunited with my mom & dad. I miss them so much! But, how will I know it’s them and vice versa? Thanks!

I can relate to how you are feeling. Sometimes I can be in a room full of people and still feel so lonely. I recently made a post about finding Christian friends - we'll see how that turns out. I'm very outgoing but most of the time I just end up with acquaintances. Yet I long for meaningful relationships. Despite this, I keep trying and I pray to God to bring the right people into my life. I encourage you to pray as well and I hope the feeling of loneliness passes. God bless you!

I totally understand how you are feeling, and I will pray for you. Similar to you I have anxiety, and I am 33 and never married. I was also a former teacher so I understand the stress the profession can cause. I was diagnosed with anxiety after my mom died when I was a senior in high school although I think I’ve had it all my life. It got even worse after my dad died about 6 years ago. I was on anxiety meds, specifically Klonopin which helped a lot but was addicting. I didn’t realize it until I lost my insurance and had to stop taking it. It was horrible! So I agree, be careful of medicines especially benzodiazepines. When I’m feeling anxious I like to pray or talk to God. I also know that it’s helped me to read the Bible or do a devotional, which I really need to do when I’m not feeling anxious. If you’d like to talk I’m here for you.

Likewise, I agree with the two posters prior to me. Tithe to the church you are currently attending but feel free to support the others in various ways as you see fit. Happy New Year! ?

Interesting... In all honesty I’ve never thought of this until now. After reading your post I believe it had to be a part of His plan. I don’t think he wanted to boast about his victory but rather give us a chance as humans to know and understand Him. God allowed us to have a free will and this would’ve never happened if Satan didn’t fall and Adam & Eve did not eat the apple. Any other thoughts? ?

It is terrible what happened to her and I pray for her healing. However, when you play with fire you are bound to get burned. She obviously has made some bad decisions in her life and I feel that she needs to know Jesus and His love. Do you know Jesus? What happened, whether a set up or not, can happen again. She needs to cut ties with her “pimp” and quite frankly, she needs to stop putting herself in shady situations. I am by no means saying she deserved what happened to her because she definitely doesn’t, but she needs to let that old lifestyle behind. Of course there are trust issues in your relationship when your partner is partaking in illegal activities. I’ll pray for you as well in hopes of making good choices concerning this relationship.

Obviously as a Christian you know what to do, but you’re right. You cannot force her to change her ways/actions if she doesn’t want to. I pray that God will guide you and your wife. Communication, in any relationship, is so important. I hope you can go to get fully and explain how you are feeling. Have the two of you considered counseling?

Fun! ?

Please stay strong although I know it is very hard. I lost my dad to Melanoma cancer. It was very difficult but I have found comfort in knowing that he is in Heaven. Place everything you have in God. Anything can happen! God has a purpose for all of this so please keep your faith. I’ll be praying.

I pray that God will guide you. Feel free to message me if you need to talk.

Thanks for the response, but I still need clarification. So can a person in Hades still make things right and get into Heaven?? I only have ever known of Heaven and Hell.