Why are you here?

[humble soul]

One is like walking into a cat fight

I prefer woof woof to meow meow.

 

[stovebolts]

Sorry to highlight but i think it helps members like me to know this. I can't possibly empathise because I haven't even had children. It is a credit to you, that you have the courage to come to terms with it.
And apparently it has made your faith stronger in the long run. I genuinely wish your future happiness in this life and the next.

Thank you for your wishes ... Why do you think I know Job so we'll lol!
God is good.

 

[Link1983]

That has happened. And it's those times that I was able to work through that by thinking, ok we are all the body of Christ. So I might be a hand or whatever and you might be part of His leg. So the leg and the hand are almost guaranteed to not understand each other all the time. And how could they with all still seeing through a glass darkly? Can a foot understand a hand? Maybe not, it was taught to be a foot. And we are all in different places in our walk. And while the gospel message is the same for all, the walks are different and what we learn and experience in our walks is decidedly different for all. I've learned that that's the right time to go rest in the Lord. Lol! Really, though. The Holy Spirit is a big boy and has his own job. And He will do it. He picks up all of our slack. Whether we bow out gracefully, or stay and start spouting nonsense of our own, lol. Sometimes I feel it is the right thing to let things go. Other times, certain things should be said. Depends on the Spirit I think.

But one day, even if we're not judged, we still have to stand in front of Him and what if He asks, did you work and play well with others? :blush Uhhh, sometimes, Lord.

I noticed that about the Lord! Sometimes He comes out with some very pointed questions! Put you on the spot. But it's spooky how He always says just the right thing. And in our own particular language that we understand. He knows our mindset and heart and speaks to us accordingly. I like that. It's teaching me discernment. When I hear something extra-biblical and supposedly is from the Lord...it either sounds like something He would say or it doesn't. I know how He talks, it's right there in the NT, and our hearts and consciences.

I only wish that sometimes He would answer more of my questions. He's tight lipped about some stuff or vague. And I'm like, AHHHHHHHHHH! 2

Haha! ??
I definitely can relate to that and know many Christians do.
Why does God so many times seem to be silent and not answering our prayers or when we speak to Him.
My understanding of that is this:
He speaks to us mostly through the Holy Spirit.
This is a still voice. Almost like a whisper, sometimes like a intuition, sometimes a feeling or intuition.
We should learn how to be silent enough to hear. And not be too busy or getting distracted with everything around us.

God does always answer prayers of the believers.
As long as we pray in line with the Word. Believe and expect answer to our prayers and give Him the praise.

So in other words. God always answers prayer.
It's on us to pray right, believe right and receive it.

 

[Link1983]

I prefer woof woof to meow meow.

What does the fox say?

 

[Link1983]

I’m here because I’m searching for meaning in my life and hoping to find some answers to all my questions about

Job was a righteous man, and he fell into religiosity, just like so many others do. His children were not living an upright life, and Job makes sacrifice for them. God does not desire sacrifice, what He desires is relationship. When God says Job was righteous, God is saying that technically, Job was perfect.
God did not test Jobs faith. God used Jobs faith to draw him into a relationship with himself and shed the religiosity Job has put his trust in.
what we also learn is God puts limits on the sufferings of others. God does not give Satan free reign on Job but instead, puts boundaries on what Satan is able to do. This is brought up when God is telling Job that the oceans etc have limits.
In the end Job says “I have heard of you, but now I see you.” You see, it is one thing to know about God, but it is another to be in relationship with Him.

This was strong for me to read to be honest with you.
You understanding like not many.
I have the last few seasons got a stronger understanding and revelation of God and His thoughts.
But haven't seen this in Job until now, so thanks for that.

God is a faith God. But also a God that seeks relationship with His children.
I have read that God is testing us. I thought He was only testing our faithfulness to Him.
That would be something like a servant. Or what we today call an employee or worker.
And I believe that to be true.
You are pointing out another side of it. That I think is equally important.
That He is taking away the things in our lives that has or has potential to come between us and Him.
So by taking everything good that Job had in life away from Him.
Job gained something much much better.
A personal relationship with God father.
And then got twice as much blessings in this life too.
He suffered for short. Got blessed for eternity!
Amazing story. And a teaching.