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pray for bakura_fan
she's stressed out and stuff. And she's slipping on her faith and is becomming apathetic recently. Please pray for her
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Mr. SmartyPants - Posts: 12541
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Will do!
Don't give up, Bakura_fan! We all love you, and God does too!
Don't give up, Bakura_fan! We all love you, and God does too!
Every year in Uganda, innumerable children simply. . . disappear. These children all stolen under the cover of darkness from their homes and impressed into the guerilla armies of the LRA [Lord's Resistance Army]. In the deserts of Uganda, they are forced to witness the mindless slaughter of other children until they themselves can do nothing but kill. Kill. These children, generally ranging from ages 5-12, are brainwashed into murdering in the name of the resistance and into stealing other children from their beds to suffer the same fate.
Because of this genocide of innocence, hundred and hundreds of children live every night sleeping in public places miles from their homes, because they know that if the do not-- they will disappear. They will become just another number in this genocide to which the international community has chosen to turn a blind eye. They will become, in affect, invisible-- Invisible Children.
But there are those who are trying to fight against this slaughter of Uganda's children. They fight to protect these "invisible children." Please, help them help a country full of children who know nothing by fear. Help save the innocence. For more information concerning how you can help and how you can get an incredible video about this horrific reality, visit the Invisible Children home page.
Because of this genocide of innocence, hundred and hundreds of children live every night sleeping in public places miles from their homes, because they know that if the do not-- they will disappear. They will become just another number in this genocide to which the international community has chosen to turn a blind eye. They will become, in affect, invisible-- Invisible Children.
But there are those who are trying to fight against this slaughter of Uganda's children. They fight to protect these "invisible children." Please, help them help a country full of children who know nothing by fear. Help save the innocence. For more information concerning how you can help and how you can get an incredible video about this horrific reality, visit the Invisible Children home page.
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Mangafanatic - Posts: 4918
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I will keep her in my prayers.
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Spike20032 - Posts: 12
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yeah...I guess the way things are with me right now..I just really don't have that big of an interest in Christianity anymore....it's like...blah...I dunno... -_- no feelings whatsoevr to go to church....read the Bible...pray..any of that stuff....I mean..yeah..I know what's right and wrong...but...still....
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bakura_fan - Posts: 1289
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Hang in there, Bakura_fan, and God will help you through these times. I'll pray.
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Rogie - Posts: 2975
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*hug* Hang in there...we all care about you...God cares about you too! Sometimes it's hard to remember that He's always there with you all the time, every moment of the day, and really wants you to be happy (and so do we!). I'll keep you in prayer.
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inkhana - Posts: 3670
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bakura_fan wrote:yeah...I guess the way things are with me right now..I just really don't have that big of an interest in Christianity anymore....it's like...blah...I dunno... -_- no feelings whatsoevr to go to church....read the Bible...pray..any of that stuff....I mean..yeah..I know what's right and wrong...but...still....
You know, I went through something like that. I found that the best thing to do was just to do the things I knew I should. To do what I knew was good for me. I read my Bible, even when I didn't "feel" it. I prayed that God woud make me feel the way he wanted me to feel. Don't give up, doll.
Every year in Uganda, innumerable children simply. . . disappear. These children all stolen under the cover of darkness from their homes and impressed into the guerilla armies of the LRA [Lord's Resistance Army]. In the deserts of Uganda, they are forced to witness the mindless slaughter of other children until they themselves can do nothing but kill. Kill. These children, generally ranging from ages 5-12, are brainwashed into murdering in the name of the resistance and into stealing other children from their beds to suffer the same fate.
Because of this genocide of innocence, hundred and hundreds of children live every night sleeping in public places miles from their homes, because they know that if the do not-- they will disappear. They will become just another number in this genocide to which the international community has chosen to turn a blind eye. They will become, in affect, invisible-- Invisible Children.
But there are those who are trying to fight against this slaughter of Uganda's children. They fight to protect these "invisible children." Please, help them help a country full of children who know nothing by fear. Help save the innocence. For more information concerning how you can help and how you can get an incredible video about this horrific reality, visit the Invisible Children home page.
Because of this genocide of innocence, hundred and hundreds of children live every night sleeping in public places miles from their homes, because they know that if the do not-- they will disappear. They will become just another number in this genocide to which the international community has chosen to turn a blind eye. They will become, in affect, invisible-- Invisible Children.
But there are those who are trying to fight against this slaughter of Uganda's children. They fight to protect these "invisible children." Please, help them help a country full of children who know nothing by fear. Help save the innocence. For more information concerning how you can help and how you can get an incredible video about this horrific reality, visit the Invisible Children home page.
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Mangafanatic - Posts: 4918
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Bakura_fan, you'll definitely be in my prayers, too.
I've gone through periods of what sounds like what you described too. It can be some of the scariest stuff in the world, to not necessarily *feel* close to God. But it's a relationship, and relationships have high and low points. There are times when I wake up and I think "Wow, I love my family so much and I want to just spend time with them." But other times, even though I do love them, I'm not totally feeling that, not completely enveloped in the happiness that I feel like should accompany that... It works with other relationships too. The more I do for them and with them, though, the more I know that I love them.
With me, even if I don't feel like reading the Bible or spending time praying, even if I can read a few verses or pray a short prayer of gratitude (there's always something to be thankful for... always), then it helps. If nothing else, it's keeping communication going. Also, when I'm so depressed that the thought "I wish I could just die" starts creeping in, I turn on the radio to the Christian station here and try to get the focus off of myself, and onto God.
I have no idea if anything there helps. I may be able to relate on everything, but I do sincerely want you to be at peace and be happy.
I'm sorry you're having a difficult time with things, sorry that you're stressed out.
We haven't really talked before, but if you see me online here, definitely feel free to PM. You seem like a really sweet person too.
Definitely be praying for you, Bakura_fan.
I've gone through periods of what sounds like what you described too. It can be some of the scariest stuff in the world, to not necessarily *feel* close to God. But it's a relationship, and relationships have high and low points. There are times when I wake up and I think "Wow, I love my family so much and I want to just spend time with them." But other times, even though I do love them, I'm not totally feeling that, not completely enveloped in the happiness that I feel like should accompany that... It works with other relationships too. The more I do for them and with them, though, the more I know that I love them.
With me, even if I don't feel like reading the Bible or spending time praying, even if I can read a few verses or pray a short prayer of gratitude (there's always something to be thankful for... always), then it helps. If nothing else, it's keeping communication going. Also, when I'm so depressed that the thought "I wish I could just die" starts creeping in, I turn on the radio to the Christian station here and try to get the focus off of myself, and onto God.
I have no idea if anything there helps. I may be able to relate on everything, but I do sincerely want you to be at peace and be happy.
I'm sorry you're having a difficult time with things, sorry that you're stressed out.
We haven't really talked before, but if you see me online here, definitely feel free to PM. You seem like a really sweet person too.
Definitely be praying for you, Bakura_fan.
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Arbre - Posts: 277
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Bakura_fan, you are in my prayers.
I know all too well how it feels to be apathetic and alienated from the Lord. But don't give up - please, don't give up. Talk to Christian confidants that you trust, stick with the word, work back into praying, and I promise you, a light will appear at the end of the tunnel
I know all too well how it feels to be apathetic and alienated from the Lord. But don't give up - please, don't give up. Talk to Christian confidants that you trust, stick with the word, work back into praying, and I promise you, a light will appear at the end of the tunnel
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Debitt - Posts: 3654
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uhm..thanks..I feel a bit better....but still...it's the whole Trusting God thing that's getting to me....
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Into the water. Into the truth. [color=Yellow][color=DeepSkyBlue]In your reflection, He lives in you." - He lives in you chorus[/color][/color]
"Slow, love, slow. Time's so fast. Now goes quickly, see Now it's past!
Soon will come, Soon will last. Wait." [color=Yellow]- Wait (sweeney todd) [/color]
Into the water. Into the truth. [color=Yellow][color=DeepSkyBlue]In your reflection, He lives in you." - He lives in you chorus[/color][/color]
"Slow, love, slow. Time's so fast. Now goes quickly, see Now it's past!
Soon will come, Soon will last. Wait." [color=Yellow]- Wait (sweeney todd) [/color]
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bakura_fan - Posts: 1289
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Belief in or trust in Him?bakura_fan wrote:uhm..thanks..I feel a bit better....but still...it's the whole Trusting God thing that's getting to me....
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Arbre - Posts: 277
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I know that there's a God...I don't doubt that...it's just the trust issue....just trusting Him and everything..
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[color=DeepSkyBlue] "He lives in you. He lives in me. [/color]He watches over everything we see.
Into the water. Into the truth. [color=Yellow][color=DeepSkyBlue]In your reflection, He lives in you." - He lives in you chorus[/color][/color]
"Slow, love, slow. Time's so fast. Now goes quickly, see Now it's past!
Soon will come, Soon will last. Wait." [color=Yellow]- Wait (sweeney todd) [/color]
Into the water. Into the truth. [color=Yellow][color=DeepSkyBlue]In your reflection, He lives in you." - He lives in you chorus[/color][/color]
"Slow, love, slow. Time's so fast. Now goes quickly, see Now it's past!
Soon will come, Soon will last. Wait." [color=Yellow]- Wait (sweeney todd) [/color]
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bakura_fan - Posts: 1289
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you said before. You walked in and walked out. And many times we as Christians, loose that feeling of God. We are still praying for you to have trust in him again ^_^
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Mr. SmartyPants - Posts: 12541
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Everyone has times when they feel that He isn't there, but He still is and it gets easier to keep your faith strong during spiritual dry spells as you go through them. Don't give up praying, reading your Bible or trying to get closer to Him. That is what being human is all about. Are you familiar with the parable about the sower? Don't be the seed on the road, or on the dry earth, or in the weeds. Read, pray, and fellowship with God so you have a strong foundation with which to grow into loyal servant of Christ.
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doubleshadow is right. We will pray, but you must also step up. And get up from that shadow spot in your heart. And step INTO the light. It's sorta hard to, but you can ^_^
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Mr. SmartyPants - Posts: 12541
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[color=DeepSkyBlue] "He lives in you. He lives in me. [/color]He watches over everything we see.
Into the water. Into the truth. [color=Yellow][color=DeepSkyBlue]In your reflection, He lives in you." - He lives in you chorus[/color][/color]
"Slow, love, slow. Time's so fast. Now goes quickly, see Now it's past!
Soon will come, Soon will last. Wait." [color=Yellow]- Wait (sweeney todd) [/color]
Into the water. Into the truth. [color=Yellow][color=DeepSkyBlue]In your reflection, He lives in you." - He lives in you chorus[/color][/color]
"Slow, love, slow. Time's so fast. Now goes quickly, see Now it's past!
Soon will come, Soon will last. Wait." [color=Yellow]- Wait (sweeney todd) [/color]
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bakura_fan - Posts: 1289
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And don't be discouraged ^_^ And yes, I definately recommend reading the Bible. Especially many letters in the new testament. I recommend James, Phillipians, Peter, Timothy, John, and Corinthians.
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Mr. SmartyPants - Posts: 12541
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well....I submitted last night....-_- dang if I thought my heart was hurting before....when I finally submitted....it felt like He took a knife to me or something....but afterawhile it stopped hurting...then I got this creepy feeling like He wouldn't leave...then a friend of mine reminded me that I had asked Him to come and reveal His presence to me...and I said that I didn't know it would feel so weird....well anyway long story short...I'm doing better...for now...I usually allways seem to slip...*sigh* so here's to hopping I don't fall too far again...>_> most likely i will though...anyway M.SP said that I should tell you all this...so...I've told you...and I'm tired so...goodnight...
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[color=DeepSkyBlue] "He lives in you. He lives in me. [/color]He watches over everything we see.
Into the water. Into the truth. [color=Yellow][color=DeepSkyBlue]In your reflection, He lives in you." - He lives in you chorus[/color][/color]
"Slow, love, slow. Time's so fast. Now goes quickly, see Now it's past!
Soon will come, Soon will last. Wait." [color=Yellow]- Wait (sweeney todd) [/color]
Into the water. Into the truth. [color=Yellow][color=DeepSkyBlue]In your reflection, He lives in you." - He lives in you chorus[/color][/color]
"Slow, love, slow. Time's so fast. Now goes quickly, see Now it's past!
Soon will come, Soon will last. Wait." [color=Yellow]- Wait (sweeney todd) [/color]
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bakura_fan - Posts: 1289
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Hang in there! I'll pray for you!
I often don't want to read my Bible either. I'd rather go do something else. It takes effort, but it's all worth it in the end, and I feel bad for neglecting my time with Him too. Anyways, it's good that He has revealed Himself to you. I'll be praying. And remember, He has promised that He will never leave you nor forsake you.
I often don't want to read my Bible either. I'd rather go do something else. It takes effort, but it's all worth it in the end, and I feel bad for neglecting my time with Him too. Anyways, it's good that He has revealed Himself to you. I'll be praying. And remember, He has promised that He will never leave you nor forsake you.
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Christian life is a cycle. We all go through times of doubt. They are not wrong or evil. You say you still believe in God and He will come through for you. One of the toughest lessons to learn is that it's His will that matters and not your own. As you continue to grow and learn, you will be better able to separate your will from God's. It gets easier, but I doubt that it ever becomes easy. You only need to keep an open mind and continue to study and learn.
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