Christianity Oasis Forum

[living4Him]

As I read the words of this session today many thoughts crossed my mind. I was taught that grace is Gods Riches At Christs Expense. Cute acrostic. I have a hard time accepting this. I don't know why. I guess I am only able to see it through human eyes and I know that I would never be able to forgive me. I know that I deserve to die and wish I wish I could. However, I am a coward. I have tried to take my life and failed. Do I really want to die.....no.....I just don't want to feel the guilt and shame any more. I don't know how many of you who might read this post have ever experienced the depths of depression......if you haven't....I hope you never will. For those who have you understand what I am speaking of. I go in the chatrooms and read the posts here and I think I see a glimpse of hope only to have it disappear from view as quickly as it appeared. But, I stay......for if there is truly no grace and no hope.....then I have no reason to go on. I stay because I have to know for sure.........

[deetu]

Where there is life, there is hope.

living, you have to continue to look to the opposite of the thoughts that come in. Believe that Jesus in you is stronger then the enemy without.
Rededicate yourself to him, like we talked last night and believe.

We keep trying - that trying gives us faith and hope

[momof3]

Sister, our minds is where the battle rages. If He can get past the brain and into the heart.....

taking our thoughts captive and casting down imaginations....replacing them with what our minds say is impossible...this is where hope begins. Faith is the substance of things HOPED for. There is hope, my dear sister. Keep seeking. Keep fighting the good fight. Jesus looks at you and sees His passion. I pray for you as you walk these steps. Ask the Holy Spirit to replace these thoughts of worthlessness and hopelessness as you go along. Hear what He is saying to you. He is your hope. He is your life. He gave you breath for His glory. You werent created by accident or for nothing. He didnt have to create you, but did out of His love for you..and for His calling on your life.

Praying for you still...you are not alone, sis. God bless you abundantly with everything He knows you need..and led you here to find.

in Jesus,
luv momo

[mlg]

living4Him, I see lots of contradictory thoughts running rampant through your mind...the weeds fighting the seeds. Time to get to work on really pulling out the weeds...the seeds can't be planted until there is a spot for it...lest the weed just overgrow on top as soon as the seed is thrown out.

I think our thoughts really is a matter of choosing to believe and receive more than anything. I have gone through periods of ups and downs in my life...and when I'm down it's usually because I've chosen to play the victim and I want people to feel sorry for me...and I want someone just to notice me...but then I catch myself saying...why is that?...why am I looking for attention from people...why not go to my Father who will give me all the attention I want...well it's simple really...it's because I chose earthly instead of spiritually...time to choose the Spiritual living4Him...He's waiting.

luv ya