Christianity Oasis Forum

[Angel of Hope]

Todays study was a great one. I have also fought with my anger, that has been one of my worse sins. I dont lose my temper often, but when I do I blow up. I have prayed to God for this along time. I always wanted to be able to control my temper or anger. I think my temper is not as bad as it use to be and I have got more control of it. I try to stay calm in chatoic instances. I keep finding out that one sin is a failure for all the laws. I always think one sin is not as bad as another, but I know that is not true, sin is sin know matter how bad or not so bad it is.
I am really learning alot through the studies. I have been confused forever on the death subject.. when someone died they either told me they go to heaven or hell. I have had some to tell me they are just sleeping.Which I think we are at rest from our earthly life. I never remember being told there are different realms in the levels of death, like I didnt know what Abraham's Bosom even meant. I was surprised over this information. I still have a hard time understanding what happens completely after we die. Are we asleep in Abraham's Bosom or awake and know what is going on? I read in the study where from Abraham's Bosom you can see others who have gone to hell or you can hear them, but neither can cross the gulf from hell to where Abraham's Bosom is, or from Abraham's Bosom to hell. ( Which I wouldnt want to cross to hell) but I think if we seen someone in hell we knew, especially friends or family.. we would be soo hurt and sad. How could u have rest if u are worried about the people in hell? Anyway I am off the step study some.. I was talking about anger. I am working hard on that sin all the time and my short temper problem. I just thank God for my forgiveness of sin and that he has such a awesome love for all of us. God Bless Each of You Here On this Site!!

[momof3]

Hi Angel of Hope. Im so glad the Lord is showing you the roots of the things you are struggling with! He's so good!


Sis, there are times when we need to be angry..and then other times anger is the reaction we have to situations we cannot control. Remember when Jesus turned the tables over in the temple? He was angry. It was out of zeal for His Father's house. Not because of the building itself, but the spirit of the acts taking place.

On the other hand, we have a selfish, prideful anger that says things should go the way we think they should go...and, we all have that. When things dont go the way we think they should, we get angry. Or, when people dont act or live up to our expectations of them, we get angry. Ask yourself and pray about what it is that's making you angry.....what is the motivation behind the reaction?

This is one of the things the Lord is forever working with me in .....praying for discernment between the two.

Remember, growth in Jesus is a daily thing. He changes us from the inside out. Rest in the fact that God is in control. This is where peace comes into our hearts and thoughts, especially through the difficult times.

Im praying for you through this journey...please pray for me, too!

In Jesus,
love momo