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lwshm64 · 61-69, F
@SomeMichGuy not really I just gave up not all people get it
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DrWatson · 70-79, M
When I was in grade school, a Catholic sister suggested to us that even at that age, we could pray for the person we would someday marry, even though we did not know who that was.
So I did that, off and on, for years.
When I finally met the woman who would become my wife, I told her about this. She was blown away. "You've been praying for me before you even met me?" 🙂
So I did that, off and on, for years.
When I finally met the woman who would become my wife, I told her about this. She was blown away. "You've been praying for me before you even met me?" 🙂
TrumanTheTrueman · 36-40, M
More important than romantic love, will you pass God’s test of goodness for eternal life?
A rich young man asked the Lord Jesus, “Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life?” Jesus Christ responded, “Why callest thou me good? There is none good but one, that is, God.” After this statement the Lord questioned the youth about his life compared to the Ten Commandments.
1. Thou shalt not steal. Have you ever stolen?
2. Thou shalt not kill. This is restated by the Lord Jesus, “Thou shalt do no murder.” 1 John 3:15 adds to this command, “Whosoever hateth his brother is a murderer: and ye know that no murderer hath eternal life abiding in him.” Have you ever hated or disliked anyone?
3. Thou shalt not commit adultery. The Lord Jesus said in Matthew 5:28, “Whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart.” Have you ever viewed pornography?
4. Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image. Do you have any images or icons of Mary or any saint?
5. Thou shalt not bear false witness. Have you ever lied, exaggerated, or remained silent and hid the truth?
6. Thou shalt not covet. Have you ever envied with greed the possessions or wealth of another?
7. Honour thy father and thy mother. Have you ever disobeyed or dishonored your parents?
8. Thou shalt have no other gods before me. Have you loved the Lord God first and foremost your entire life?
If you are honest, you failed the good test. If you answered any question in the affirmative, you are guilty of all. The holy God stated in James 2:10, “For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all.”
Do you honestly believe that you would be accepted by God as a good person? What would a judge be required to do to the one found guilty? A judge like a good referee will call the foul and punish the offender.
The God of creation has graciously provided a way for mercy to be offered with justice served. 1 Peter 3:18 says, “For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit.” The Lord Jesus Christ suffered, died, and arose for your unjust acts against God.
The sacrifice of the Lord Jesus Christ is worthy to be accepted by anyone. 1 Timothy 1:15 says, “This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners.” You will please God by accepting this offer of grace by faith.
Will you accept by faith this gracious offer of God and receive forgiveness or a pardon for your sins? Paul said in Acts 16:31, “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house.” Paul said in Romans 10:9, “If thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.”
Your Choice and the Finals
Accept or Reject?
When you humbly accept the Lord Jesus Christ by faith, God accepts you to be His child (Romans 8:16-17). You have taken God’s name like an adoption or marriage. The beloved wife takes the husband’s name. In an ideal marriage both parties seek to please each other.
One commandment says, “Thou shalt not take the name of the LORD thy God in vain; for the LORD will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain.” Paul stated in 1 Corinthians 15:10, “...his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I laboured more abundantly…” In an ideal relationship with the Lord Jesus both parties seek to please and serve the other (See 1 Thessalonians 4:1-7).
If you seek to please and serve the Lord Jesus, you will joyfully rejoice in the end. Philippians 2:15-16 says, “That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke...Holding forth the word of life; that I may rejoice in the day of Christ...” The Lord Jesus has a plan to provide a glorious inheritance for the dear child who serves the Lord faithfully (See footnote at Romans 8:17).
If you reject the gracious gift from a loving Saviour and die in your sins, you will hear the righteous Judge order, “Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire...” To disregard, ignore, or delay the acceptance of this offer is a decision of stubborn pride. Revelation 21:8 warns, “...all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.”
A rich young man asked the Lord Jesus, “Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life?” Jesus Christ responded, “Why callest thou me good? There is none good but one, that is, God.” After this statement the Lord questioned the youth about his life compared to the Ten Commandments.
1. Thou shalt not steal. Have you ever stolen?
2. Thou shalt not kill. This is restated by the Lord Jesus, “Thou shalt do no murder.” 1 John 3:15 adds to this command, “Whosoever hateth his brother is a murderer: and ye know that no murderer hath eternal life abiding in him.” Have you ever hated or disliked anyone?
3. Thou shalt not commit adultery. The Lord Jesus said in Matthew 5:28, “Whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart.” Have you ever viewed pornography?
4. Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image. Do you have any images or icons of Mary or any saint?
5. Thou shalt not bear false witness. Have you ever lied, exaggerated, or remained silent and hid the truth?
6. Thou shalt not covet. Have you ever envied with greed the possessions or wealth of another?
7. Honour thy father and thy mother. Have you ever disobeyed or dishonored your parents?
8. Thou shalt have no other gods before me. Have you loved the Lord God first and foremost your entire life?
If you are honest, you failed the good test. If you answered any question in the affirmative, you are guilty of all. The holy God stated in James 2:10, “For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all.”
Do you honestly believe that you would be accepted by God as a good person? What would a judge be required to do to the one found guilty? A judge like a good referee will call the foul and punish the offender.
The God of creation has graciously provided a way for mercy to be offered with justice served. 1 Peter 3:18 says, “For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit.” The Lord Jesus Christ suffered, died, and arose for your unjust acts against God.
The sacrifice of the Lord Jesus Christ is worthy to be accepted by anyone. 1 Timothy 1:15 says, “This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners.” You will please God by accepting this offer of grace by faith.
Will you accept by faith this gracious offer of God and receive forgiveness or a pardon for your sins? Paul said in Acts 16:31, “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house.” Paul said in Romans 10:9, “If thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.”
Your Choice and the Finals
Accept or Reject?
When you humbly accept the Lord Jesus Christ by faith, God accepts you to be His child (Romans 8:16-17). You have taken God’s name like an adoption or marriage. The beloved wife takes the husband’s name. In an ideal marriage both parties seek to please each other.
One commandment says, “Thou shalt not take the name of the LORD thy God in vain; for the LORD will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain.” Paul stated in 1 Corinthians 15:10, “...his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I laboured more abundantly…” In an ideal relationship with the Lord Jesus both parties seek to please and serve the other (See 1 Thessalonians 4:1-7).
If you seek to please and serve the Lord Jesus, you will joyfully rejoice in the end. Philippians 2:15-16 says, “That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke...Holding forth the word of life; that I may rejoice in the day of Christ...” The Lord Jesus has a plan to provide a glorious inheritance for the dear child who serves the Lord faithfully (See footnote at Romans 8:17).
If you reject the gracious gift from a loving Saviour and die in your sins, you will hear the righteous Judge order, “Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire...” To disregard, ignore, or delay the acceptance of this offer is a decision of stubborn pride. Revelation 21:8 warns, “...all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.”
Do you still love believing? Or were you shattered by your beliefs?
Belief can be both a source of strength and a point of fracture. For some, continuing to love the act of believing means holding onto wonder, trust, or hope, even when certainty is impossible. For others, the weight of broken or betrayed beliefs can feel shattering, leaving disillusionment in place of faith.
Maybe the real journey is less about clinging to belief or abandoning it and more about learning how to carry both—the hope that lifts us and the cracks that remind us we’re human.
Belief can be both a source of strength and a point of fracture. For some, continuing to love the act of believing means holding onto wonder, trust, or hope, even when certainty is impossible. For others, the weight of broken or betrayed beliefs can feel shattering, leaving disillusionment in place of faith.
Maybe the real journey is less about clinging to belief or abandoning it and more about learning how to carry both—the hope that lifts us and the cracks that remind us we’re human.
ToLivePeacefully · 31-35, M
I beleive in love but I don't blindly believe every finds it.
Most people don't deserve the love that they want.
People deserve the love they show to others.
Also just because someone deserves it , it doesn't mean that they will get it.
Life's unfair in general , some are lucky to find love, some don't care, some just accept fate.
Most people don't deserve the love that they want.
People deserve the love they show to others.
Also just because someone deserves it , it doesn't mean that they will get it.
Life's unfair in general , some are lucky to find love, some don't care, some just accept fate.
LadyBronte · 61-69, F
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bigworldtinyguy · M
[@Magenta
I neglected to comment on that area earlier: we are 'naturally' selfish, looking for our own needs to be met rather than making the ''choice'' to love UN .. selfishly.
We ( foolishly ) place our own expectations on another and WHEN they fail to meet them we fail to ''choose'' to love in return.
None of us can live up to all of the expectations placed on us by another. We ''must'' choose to love because we already
have chosen to do so .
❤
I neglected to comment on that area earlier: we are 'naturally' selfish, looking for our own needs to be met rather than making the ''choice'' to love UN .. selfishly.
We ( foolishly ) place our own expectations on another and WHEN they fail to meet them we fail to ''choose'' to love in return.
None of us can live up to all of the expectations placed on us by another. We ''must'' choose to love because we already
have chosen to do so .
❤
Hello and
fk NO! 😂
I am not a broken person needing a piece of some perfect yet illusive and mythical puzzle: I AM MY OWN PUZZLE, with all pieces intact or misplaced; and it is a life's mission to LIVE.
...Versus looking📢🔭🏹🗝 for some random person to complete us. That is fallacy and malarkey. It's also a 'gazillion' dollar industry rofl. 🪤
My saying is 'you will find the love that you are'.
fk NO! 😂
I am not a broken person needing a piece of some perfect yet illusive and mythical puzzle: I AM MY OWN PUZZLE, with all pieces intact or misplaced; and it is a life's mission to LIVE.
...Versus looking📢🔭🏹🗝 for some random person to complete us. That is fallacy and malarkey. It's also a 'gazillion' dollar industry rofl. 🪤
My saying is 'you will find the love that you are'.
Magenta · F
@LunadelobosIAMTHEDRAGON Ha! Love this.
Rayan1990 · 31-35, M
This is so beautifully written… it feels like every word is straight from the soul. ❤ Destiny has a way of uniting hearts at the right time.
AngelKrish · 26-30, M
GoFish ·
I believe in love.. but there’s also frauds and liars out there.. not everyone is sincere.. even some who think they are..
Amyrakunejo · F
Zelda...my beloved...
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Magenta · F
@RogueLodyte 100% yes.
Cigarguys · 41-45, C
Yes I do
StarLily · 51-55, F
No need to believe when you know.
lpthehermit · 56-60, M
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Donotfolowme · 51-55, F
Fertilization · 36-40, F
Serendipity
bigworldtinyguy · M
🙂 ❤
Ferise1 · 46-50, M
Well here I am 🤷♂😂