CaptWalker

Well actually it all turned out OK and he didn't even charge me for the extra repair since it had taken so long already, so i feel like the Lord showed me some favor in this case. And the guy is actually very honest and does good work, but is just overwhelmed with the workload and lack of help, which can cause anyone to be easily irritated with customer complaints. And i did kind of deserve it for saying what i did, realizing now that no way would anyone with so much work be trying to look for something else to fix on a car when they didn't have to, and i really feel stupid for thinking that. And usually Google reviews are pretty accurate, and this guy got nothing but 5 stars on every one, so i feel even worse now. But maybe it was a just a good lesson to learn and keeps you from jumping to conclusions in the future. And i'm actually sorry i even posted it to begin with, but do appreciate all the advice. But whether it was the Lord's will for me to even have this car fixed and not just give up on it is something else to consider, and sometimes I feel He will just let us have our own way if He knows we are not open to any other options.

Thanks for the advice, but the real strange thing in this case is how everything is being handled. Such as all the costs having to go on my credit card, and the only way i can even get a hold of this guy is by texting him. He can barely even talk so no use even calling him. It just seems to me like none of it was ever even meant to be and i should just forget about it and be done with everything. And i really barely even know this guy but he kind of turned on me all of a sudden when all i did was ask why he almost guaranteed my car would be ready by Friday and then suddenly finds something else wrong with it. I even went to the parts place and picked up something for him and paid for it thinking that would save some time, but apparently it didn't and keeping my car for over a week is almost something he seems very used to and expects to happen, and i am not even supposed to question it??? Anyway, i do agree that all i can do is be as humble about it as possible and hope and pray he doesn't keep beating around the bush with this since i desperately need my car in order to accept any other job offers that i would have already taken if not for this. Just a lot of very negative energy around me lately and it almost feels like God is really testing me and allowing Satan to do a lot of it for Him, not to accuse God of being unjust, but not sure what is going on right now, and feel like i am all on my own with everything that's happening lately.

Well was just wondering about how lately it really seems to be happening in so many places, even in my own household, even though i am only a guest there, but still i have noticed that it has been extremely intense lately, but would rather not mention the family member that has been "attacked" the most. But what has really caught my attention and shown me something i have never really experienced before and is something i would have least expected. To make a long story short, there is this guy who is working on my car and has been for over a week now. But the thing is that he was diagnosed with throat cancer some time ago, and so was in my prayers to begin with, but unfortunately there were some unforseen problems with my car and i took it the wrong way and kind of accused them of not being completely straight with me, by leading me on into thinking it would be an easy fix and be done by now. Well this guy did not take that to well, and actually responded to me in a text how he was ready to undo and remove all the parts he had already installed on my car, and also how his mother was the real owner of this business and had already advised him to just stop any more work on it and be done with it/me, period! Well coming from someone who i had thought was so humble with throat cancer, and who i had actually made some intercessory prayer over, i was a bit disturbed about it to say the least. Because i thought i had it all figured out, and this guy was going to possibly be the miracle i had been waiting for, as far as praying for healing and deliverance, since i haven't had too much luck praying for myself. BUT, it turned out to be a complete nightmare, and this guy actually texted me back that his mother was to the point of "cussing" me out because of not being satisfied with the work done on my car, which was also very weird behavior over something like this. And after over a week now for what were not major repairs, this guy now wants me to come over and discuss it with him in person. So hopefully we can work things out put this all behind me...

Well i do also agree that souls will not suffer eternal damnation, but that they are now in that holding place described in the parable of the rich man and Lazarus. And after judgement day, those who have rejected Christ will be "blotted out" or basically annihilism. But am not sure that God can judge unborn babies over what they would or wouldn't have done, because sin requires action and is something you must actually commit. I personally feel that we are all the same age in heaven, and all in a mature state of being including those unborn babies. And they will be asked one time if they accept Christ, and that determines their fate. Or they may not even have to be asked but may just start praising the Lord as soon as they see HIM? And i know that is probably as controversial as what you said but just how i see it.

Well i went to one of the chat sessions for the first time a few days ago and am still there...since i can't find where to log out? I know i am just not seeing it and i would rather sign out than have my name there permanently(LOL)!

Well it seems to be generally agreed by sholars that the flood began on the 17th day of the 2nd month of the CIVIL year, as opposed to the Ecclesiatical year which begins in March-April. And may be a simple answer but was just wondering how they determined this? Also, it says in Matthew-24 how the last days will be like the "days of Noah" right after he entered the ark then the flood came, comparing that to the destruction that will come. So if Noah went in the ark in the 2nd month, does that mean the Great Tribulation will also start during the same month, or October-November? And was escaping on the ark being compared to some Rapture event, or am i just reading too much into it?

I actually once owned a 2001 Buick century, and really only started having problems after it had excessive miles which usually only Japanese cars seem to do handle well. Was told Buicks are one of the best cars but guess with any model it all varies between each different make. Btw Marathoner, was curious about what city your shelter is located in if you don't mind saying?

Well i hope this doesn't sound too insignificant compared to other questions i have already read that were posted here, but have recently been having some "issues" with my own car that i really cannot explain. I have already spend significant amounts of $$$ for certain repairs and also in order to pass emissions, but have still not even gotten my tag/decal in the mail after well over a month(but guess that's Georgia for ya?) and I am really beginning to dislike this State very much so, but am also beginning to think my car may actually be "cursed" or something more than anything else?? But right now am much more interested in if it is actually even Biblical to pray over an automobile, and if not then what verses/scriptures would you use to discredit this or to tell someone that God is totally ANTI-transportation and will do nothing whatsoever to correct or fix any issues you may be having...because at this point i am beginning to think that God wants nothing to do with my own mode of transportation, as far as the problems i've been having, and whatever else comes up is ALL on ME?? But am open to any others who may want to share how there own vehicles were somehow "fixed", possibly after having some mechanic doing some "miraculous" repairs...not to sound facetious, but just saying...

Yes i do know about those hobo days, but only from what i've heard. But I'm sure back then it was much easier to hop a train than nowadays, but i have seen a few Youtube videos of guys who have done it and are using their smartphones(i am assuming?) to film the trip, even though it is still illegal and a felony to train-hop, but they make it look so easy, incredible! and speaking of smartphones, i no longer even use mine since i can't afford it, so it is very surprising that many homeless people have one? But wasn't sure how easy it was to actually use it to post on forums such as this? I was really thinking that any homeless person doing that would most likely be going to a public Library where there is free access to their computers, and is also a very relaxing place for them to hang out as long as you don't look too scary that is, since someone may report you, but i've noticed that most Libraries are very open-minded and tolerant of these "types" of people. Not that they shouldn't be, but just seems strange to see them in such a nice setting.

Ok i know it's kind of a strange question but was just curious if there were any out there who were just roaming around and possibly homeless? I have only lived out of my home state twice and only lasted for a few years, but have always felt led to move away permanently but have just never had the money to do so. And this question is not necessarily referring to anyone who is very well off and possibly travelling around in an RV or something, but more for those who are likely without a job or home? Just wondering what it's like out there and just how bad that lifestyle really is, even though i do realize it should be pretty obvious.

I have heard mentioned before by some scholars how the Ninevites worshipped a Fish god, and a few of them must have actually witnessed Jonah vomited up onto shore by this one great fish or whale, and then must have thought he was sent by the gods so they spread the word about it and by the time he was preaching this message a lot of the city had already heard about what had happened. But of course this was not recorded anywhere in scripture so that's just speculation, but it could have very well been true.

Well is it really true that this earth age actually began in 4004 BC as many scholars seem to agree on? Because if so then 6,000 years would have come around 1996, which was supposedly when Christ should have returned?

Well it should go without saying that Scriptural "precedent" is the one and ONLY way...but then God does work in mysterious ways, and how He has chosen to work in my life is what i would consider to be very UNprecedented...but just don't ask me to explain, because i don't particularly like being laughed at, and i'm 110% sure that GOD/YHVH also does not as well!!!!!! ...NOW this thread is officially dead...as least as far as i'm concerned!

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Well as far as praying in tongues goes, i personally have found that those high potency "meds" were just as effective in curing my own depresssion...not that i agree totally with "man-made" remedies, but at the same time, i have NEVER once experienced even an instance of relief and/or "cure" simply from speaking in tongues...and have in fact felt much like a fool from even attempting it...but who am i to dispute what someone else has experienced??

Well i am only going by some things i've seen and encountered, but can't prove such people were completely alone in it, and may have in fact had a very nice home and wife/family...or they may have only had a cardboard box to go back to? But as far as what my own calling may or may not be, i can't really explain it. In fact if i told you what i know and have seen as "signs" on a daily basis, you would either call me crazy or delusional and wouldn't believe me, and may even already think that without me having to say anything? And I do believe there are some things God would have us to keep to ourselves, and if that also means i will be required to do the rest as well all by myself...then so be it. And i'll do my best not to be "chicken" ...not that we ever get any credit for that, only called out for being one i guess?

Well everything you said pretty much made sense, except when you started out by saying we usually have others around us for support, only to imply that we can still go it alone with no problem, which is a bit confusing?? And even if many of the early disciples often had to set out alone, they eventually made it to places where they found the support and aid they were needing from those secret house churches, and even ones very well known. But either way maybe i just didn't make my point clear enough, which was that i really don't think God would call someone to become some kind of a street preacher/prophet and do it all without being associated with or accompanied by someone at some point. Because maybe you are not an especially effective or confident speaker and you have other gifts, whereas the other person(s) with you might act as the "voice"? And yes, of course we will be alone often, maybe even a majority of the time. But that's not to say we will never come across others doing the same "works" and having the chance to get involved with their ministries/churches as well. That's what i meant about setting out on your own and remaining in that state, without seeking or expecting any outside help. I believe you/we should at least have an initial destination, geographically, and then go from there. Rather than just go, not really knowing where you're heading or even if it's in the right direction.

Well i agree that as long as we are healthy and not dying or anything, then God likely does still have a specific purpose for us still being around. And even if you find yourself destitute and/or homeless, you can still find ways to help others, and maybe even moreso than those of us who never come in contact with those kind of people. Which is really what i have always felt a "calling" to be involved in, but it's just something i don't feel i can do by myself, nor were we meant to do that kind of work all alone. Since even Christ sent out the 72 in pairs, so i feel that unless you can find at least one other person to do the work of God alongside, then maybe it's not yet time to step out and do it. But then again, sometimes that is the only way you will find others doing the same thing...?

Was just thinking about this lately and considering all the recent suicides not just all these vets suffering from PTSD but also due to this whole Covid-19 crisis and people being out of work and hopeless...and was just wondering if it were actually possible to know when your time was up and God was ready to "take" you, and He was giving you time to get ready for it?? Such as what God did with King Hezekiah in Isaiah 38:5 by adding 15 years to his life and actually letting him know this. So then what if God has done the same for you unawares, and that "grace period" is finally up, but couldn't God give you some kind of "confirmation" or does your life simply end suddenly without any warning, regardless? I personally am not sick or anything, but just feel like there is nothing left for me to do as far as being profitable to God, and my life is basically useless at this point, and even the "powers that be" are against me and God Himself seems to be trying to tell me my time is up and there is nothing more that i can do to help anyone else, which is really all i have ever wanted to do. And i do at times feel like i have much more to offer but also know that many others like myself have been taken much sooner than they or anyone would have expected, but i am over 50 years old now so that is another thing. Because they say only the "good" die young, and once you are past a certain age then you were basically destined to live a long life, but i really think all that is just a myth or something, and can't be supported Biblically at least. Anyway, was just curious if anyone else were also struggling with these same feelings recently, because if so then we really need to be praying HARD for each other especially if we were meant to "endure to the end"(Mark-13:13) even though i know 13 is a bad luck number(LOL)....and i am all about Biblical numerology, but sometimes that even seems to work against me, and some scriptures almost confirm to me at times what i am fearing, that basically am at a point to where i feel like my life is at an end, period. So needless to say, i likely need some SERIOUS prayer if my own feelings about this are wrong, and sorry to make this so long and melodramatic but just wanting to make sure my "intuitions" are not just my paranioa getting the best of me...???

Well as far as the Word of Faith "movement" goes, i dont have too much to say about that...other than my crazy stepdad who believes in it with ALL his heart, along with many of his friends. And this is someone who I must point out has episodes where he will yell out crazy things throughout the day like someone in a mental institute would, or maybe even worse!? And his overall demeanor in general tells me more than enough as to what type of "beliefs" i should NOT adhere to or have anything to do with whatsoever! Now i'm sure many here would disagree with that and simply write it off as someone like him just happening to fall into all this Word of Faith craziness(pun intended)...but however you choose to ignore the insanity is up to you, but it is what it is, period. And will say nothing more on the subject...as far as any apostate "faith" is concerned.

Well i feel like in order to even qualify to respond to this, i have to say i was prescribed some very strong anti-depressants as a teenager, and they definitely seemed to help as far as my overall mood was concerned...but there were also some negative aspects to them, which i won't take the time to mention. But I would say that anyone suffering from depression alone is so much better off than being overwhelmed by FEAR, which i don't think is related, since i personally only recall a very deep sadness but was not afraid as i am NOW! And even to the point where i feel God Himself may be against me, by allowing my enemies to get the best of me and totally ruin my life, but won't go into detail about that. So paranoia/fear is most definitely something much more serious than depression as far as a tactic of our one true ENEMY, and so anyone who is only sad or even suicidal isn't necessarily any worse off that someone like myself. And maybe even should consider yourself lucky that God is not testing you as He did with JOB...just saying!

Well it is interesting that you would mention the term "triangular" since i know of at least one major social organization that uses the triangle as one of their main symbols, but am not here to expose anyone so will leave it at that.

So does anyone actually think all this 6 feet distancing has anything to do with it? Because i've never heard of this as being some kind of pre-established universal distance between people if ever a pandemic broke out, so can only assume that "they" just came up with it themselves.

{Ecclesiastes-6:3-5}