god and how he changed me

[emmetkeogan]

god has had a huge impact on my life ,both indirectly and directly.His interverence in my life has been both positive and negitive ,but I remain faithful to god.Why should i remain faithful to a god that has made me suffer.am I wasting my time ?Or is there a life after death with god to look forward to,possibly there isn't Edited April 10, 2005 by emmetkeogan

[Botz]

Hi Emmet. (Did you know emmet means truth in hebrew )

You know when a person becomes a Christian both good and bad things still happen to us...it is no guarantee for a trouble free life...in fact for many that is when the real troubles start especially if you have to make a stand for your faith...but we in the West have it relatively easy on the suffering front compared to some of our brethren in the Eastern countries.

The difference is that now a Christian has met with the King of Glory and been forgiven and has the hope of eternal life so that whatever happens they know G-d loves them even if some circumstances are too hard to work out with our natural understanding...hopefully we can learn to turn to G-d and trust Him at all times both good and bad...in living and also in dying.

James 1:12 Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.

Jam 1:13 Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man:

Jam 1:14 But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed.

Jam 1:15 Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death.

Jam 1:16 Do not err, my beloved brethren.

Jam 1:17 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.

[Matthitjah]

Grace to you,

God has not made you to suffer.

I believe you may be confusing refinement for suffering.

Peter said it this way;

1Pe

[ann2]

emmetkeogan, welcome to worthy boards where we learn about the most high God.He will never leave or forsake us ,look to Him in your time of suffering He will lead you thru.

[Deez131]

Good question. It's one I've asked myself many, many, many times. I think I've finally come to the conclusion that there are a number of reasons.

The first probably is that God will NEVER let you go once you are His. Once you become His child, He will hunt you down like a "maniac" would. Try to let go of Him, huh-uh, ain't going to happen. Try to push Him away. Nope. No matter what you do, you are His. There will be no disowning a child in this family.

But life is hard. We have come to God, and we expect Him to help us with our problems. He does, but not very often in the way we'd like. Is He really there? Does He really see? Is He really "on my side?" Sometimes we doubt. And doubting is okay. It really is, because eventually you will get back. You will know that He is there, He does see, and He truly is watching out for your best interest.

Why do you remain faithful to a God that has you suffer? Because that's the only thing you CAN do. But you will find that that, also, is the BEST thing you can do. Blessings to you, Emmetkeogan!

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I was going to reply to this, but once again, Maniac, you've summed up what I would say.

I will add this though: Going through trials in our life can be for many reasons. One of them can be to bring us closer to Him and make us latch onto Him as our guide and protector. He wants us to depend on Him. Another reason could be for demonstration to those around us that know we are Christian. Can you imagine the impact on another person to see your faithfulness when your life is falling apart? (I'm not saying that's what's happening, just using it for an example). My youngest son got diagnosed with Hodgkin's disease (cancer) when he was 7. My friend and her daughter went to all the chemo treatments with my son and I. We used to sit in the hall or waiting area and talk and pray. I wasn't thinking about it then, but now that I look back on it, I'm sure it was a demonstration to someone.

Sometimes you never know, but your life is demonstrating to someone every day. Bottom line, like Maniac said, once you're His, you're His for good. He won't let you go. Try and hang onto Him even 1/4 of how He hangs onto you.

[emmetkeogan]

Good question. It's one I've asked myself many, many, many times. I think I've finally come to the conclusion that there are a number of reasons.

The first probably is that God will NEVER let you go once you are His. Once you become His child, He will hunt you down like a "maniac" would. Try to let go of Him, huh-uh, ain't going to happen. Try to push Him away. Nope. No matter what you do, you are His. There will be no disowning a child in this family.

But life is hard. We have come to God, and we expect Him to help us with our problems. He does, but not very often in the way we'd like. Is He really there? Does He really see? Is He really "on my side?" Sometimes we doubt. And doubting is okay. It really is, because eventually you will get back. You will know that He is there, He does see, and He truly is watching out for your best interest.

Why do you remain faithful to a God that has you suffer? Because that's the only thing you CAN do. But you will find that that, also, is the BEST thing you can do. Blessings to you, Emmetkeogan!

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thats an interesting answer I would also hope that the reward for my faith would be everlasting life in heaven.

Edited April 10, 2005 by emmetkeogan

[Guest 8_4_him]

god has had a huge impact on my life ,both indirectly and directly.His interverence in my life has been both positive and negitive ,but I remain faithful to god.Why should i remain faithful to a god that has made me suffer.am I wasting my time ?Or is there a life after death with god to look forward to,possibly there isn't

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hi. i am new to chat rooms totally...let me give you a brief background of myself before a attempt to give you any advice or opinions. I am a mother of 6 children-4 of whom are my step-children. i have been born-again since Feb 9, 1993. God has been great to me but it has not always been an e-z road. if you are on, would you like me to continue? If you do not reply right away, i will give you my opinion.

[Guest 8_4_him]

god has had a huge impact on my life ,both indirectly and directly.His interverence in my life has been both positive and negitive ,but I remain faithful to god.Why should i remain faithful to a god that has made me suffer.am I wasting my time ?Or is there a life after death with god to look forward to,possibly there isn't

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hi. i am new to chat rooms totally...let me give you a brief background of myself before a attempt to give you any advice or opinions. I am a mother of 6 children-4 of whom are my step-children. i have been born-again since Feb 9, 1993. God has been great to me but it has not always been an e-z road. if you are on, would you like me to continue? If you do not reply right away, i will give you my opinion.

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God does not MAKE us suffer, but sometimes he does allow it - be it for whatever reason - a test, or to make us stronger...etc.. think of the ultimate suffering - Christ taking on OUR sins, becuz he loves us and wanted to give us redemption. Does this make sense so far?

[nebula]

Hey, emmetkeogan!

Do you know Jesus?

[Leonard]

Hey, emmetkeogan!

Do you know Jesus?

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Brother Emmet, that was going to be my question too. Not trying to be rude, just some of your phraseology seems a little out of the mainstream. You talk about your 'faith,' but just what do you have faith in?

In Christianity, what we mean by 'faith in Jesus' is that we believe His crucifixion was a sacrifice (the sinless God, sacrificing Himself for sinful man), for our sins. And that His Resurrection certifies the fact that by faith in his crucifixion, we are ALREADY GIVEN ETERNAL LIFE.