I would die, defending that I am female. I don't really have a choice. I would die defending that I am human. I don't have a choice. I would die, rather than confess that Jesus is not my savior. I really don't have a choice.
The day may still come for me to face an axe across the neck, for not denying Jesus. If that day comes, I really will have no choice.
The sky is over my head, the ground is under my feet,black is black and green is green, Jesus is the Lord and there's really not much I can do about any of those things.
Yes. I know that I know that I know. Just as you know your frustrations, I know about Jesus.
You say you hate everyone. That's not true. You're in pain, probably because of lost relationships, lack of money or happiness, finding no direction in life. Where ever you might turn, there is no relief from the constant feeling that there is no point to life.
You know what Christians call that? The prodigal son.
There comes a time when one is faced with truth. We know it's there but we don't want it. We run the other way, seeking to make our own world. We demand to master our world, to be the expert in knowledge about what life is and where we are going and how to get there. We refuse to let anything or anyone lord it over us.
No matter how hard we work, how hard we try to please, how big our dreams, it all falls apart. Nothing seems to work out right. Frustration builds, despair takes over and we come face to face with our mortality. We want to die. There is no purpose. There is no love. Where did family go and why aren't they there to help?
You have come to the time, where many of us have walked. It's a time when the Lord has pulled the rug out from under you and you fall down on your face. All seems lost. There's no place to look but up. That's all there is left.
That's when we are literally forced to look up and reach out. And what is it we are reaching out to? Who will answer? Will it be your heavenly Father?
Some of us are so stubborn, the Lord has to let us hang ourselves before we discover we are empty and need help. When we come to this time, we cry out and the Lord is there to reach out a hand and lift us up.
So it sounds like the time has come. You don't need a church, you don't need the help of others, you just need your own tears and voice. Reach out.
You're admitting to Jesus that you can't make it on your own. You're asking Him to forgive you. You're asking Him to come into your life and take over. You're breaking before the Lord.
He won't leave you in that condition but He sure will let you get it all out, spend the tears and refresh your soul.
Now find a Bible. King James is the standard but the NIV(New International Version) is much easier to read in modern day language. Begin reading in Matthew. You're hunger for knowledge will drive you to keep reading.
Ask the Holy Spirit to guide and teach you. Yes, His name is Holy Spirit and He is sweetness to your spirit. He is the One that expresses the love of God. He is the One who will take you by the hand and lead you straight to Jesus. He is the one that abides on this earth, known to the believers and invisible to the non-believer. He is the one who will hold you at night and let you sleep. He is the one you will reach out to, time and again. He is your friend for all eternity. He is the Spirit of God.
You don't have to be an intellect. You don't have to wear clean clothes. You don't have to impress. You just have to come offering up your heart and He will give you His.
2007-09-13 03:40:01
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answered by judysbookshop 4
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Let's see if I can sort this out.
Would I die for my beliefs? No. My beliefs are to find every way I can to keep on living. My beliefs, my faith, and my spirituality is in my heart, and no one can take it away from me, even if someone forces me to recant. If someone forces me to recant my religion, I will cross my fingers behind my back, and they will have to cut the ring off my finger.
If I were in a position that the only way to save another person is to die myself, it would be something I might be able to do, but I really don't like to hurt.
Would I proclaim a thing if I knew I would be killed for doing it? No. Not unless I were between a rock and a hard place, and I'd have to think really hard.
One of my most useful phrases is, "I could be wrong." It has stood me in good stead.
What keeps air in my lungs is the lecithin coating on the inside of them (else they would collapse), and my conviction that living is a pretty good idea. It is a personal choice.
It is my personal choice to wait and see what new adventure lies around the corner. I'm just such a curious person.
Besides, I have so much to do here on this earth that it would probably take me 100 years or more to do it. I've got over a half century to reach that.
Is it right or wrong? Good or evil? No. Dying for your beliefs just is. It has consequences, but it is. Personally, I don't like those consequences. I'd rather live my time out fully then go on to the next life. Besides; I might miss something.
Now, dying for suicide is a different thing altogether. In fact, I would refuse to commit suicide or go on a suicide mission for most any reason, including religion. From what I understand of my religion, if I commit suicide, then I have to reincarnate immediately and face that same grief as before without the benefit of the memory of the previous life. I'd rather work out things here and now first.
2007-09-12 21:22:23
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answered by ginnyjollykidd 2
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Well your anger explains why you haven't been around,makes since,I guess.
To answer your initial question I can offer you alot in the way of friendship and that I believe in and of myself.
To answer the rest, I do truly believe in alot of other things,as well and yes there are somethings that I believe I would die for,like my belief in the God for example and if it's right to me that's all that matters,my intentions are my own whether it's for good or evil in anyone else's eyes or not. My sub-conscious Will to Live is what keeps the air in my lungs as it does everybody else it's a natural reaction to your spirit,nobody wants to die, not really and that I believe.
2007-09-13 02:27:44
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answered by Sidetracked0260 4
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I will tell you what I believe.
From your writing it appears you are either distressed or confused at this moment. Do you need medical help?
Psychological or spiritual help? I-800-newlife is a 24 hr call center for people with all sorts of problems.
I believe people are created by God
I believe each person is loved by God
and that each person is precious to Him.
At one point I was very upset, not wanting to live,
and I opened my Bible and read these words:
"Look at the birds of the air They do not sow (plant), or reap (pick fruit or grain), or store away in barns. and yet your Heavenly Father feeds them....Are you not much more valuable than they?" Matthew 6:26
I also believe "God so loved the world. He gave his only Son, (Jesus Christ), that whosoever ( your name here ) believes in him shall not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16
And, I believe that when we confess our sins, God is faithful, and just, to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all that is unrighteous - sinful.
And I believe this is an offer open to any person.
This has been of great comfort to my mind and soul, and has given me a hope and a reason to live.
2007-09-12 21:24:30
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answered by Hope 7
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Hey that Adam and Eve factor might be precise if God wherein an alien who genetically manipulates an earth advanced primate. The God made the earth bit is both loss of creativeness on our ancestors facet or extra indication that God used to be an ego maniac, there may be plenty of proof for the latter within the bible. God and Jesus are white due to the fact the early Catholic church used to be European centered and there used to be no solution to promote worshiping a few darkish skinned Jews, so you'll disregard females or extraterrestrial beings additionally.
2016-09-05 12:33:09
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answered by Anonymous
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I believe in this, that I was a sinner, dead in spirit, yet Jesus died for me at the cross, so that I may have eternal life.
And yes I would gladly pay the prize of my faith...even if it means death.
I do not know why you hate everyone, when I am sure you don't really know everyone...Jesus knew everyone...yet choose to love them...even if it meant dying for them (for me)...
I will not force you to believe my faith...but here's what I will advice you to do...read the bible...you can start with the book of John...God bless and I hope you see what you are looking for.
Have a nice day! :D
2007-09-12 21:05:36
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answered by emmy 1
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I think you just take a deep breath and get some sleep... theres plenty of reasons... what every your going thu will end eventually...
2007-09-12 21:03:50
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answered by Anonymous
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