Me: God, can I ask You a question?God: Sure
Me: Promise You won’t get mad … … … … …
God: I promise
Me: Why did You let so much stuff happen to me today?
God: What do u mean?
Me: Well, I woke up late
God: Yes
Me: My car took forever to start
God: Okay
Me: at lunch they made my sandwich wrong & I had to wait
God: Huummm
Me: On the way home, my phone went DEAD, just as I picked up a call
God: All right
Me: And on top of it all off, when I got home ~I just want to soak my feet in my new foot massager & relax. BUT it wouldn’t work!!! Nothing went right today! Why did You do that?
God: Let me see, the death angel was at your bed this morning & I had to send one of My Angels to battle him for your life. I let you sleep through that
Me (humbled): OH
GOD: I didn’t let your car start because there was a drunk driver on your route that would have hit you if you were on the road.Me: (ashamed) God: The first person who made your sandwich today was sick & I didn’t want you to catch what they have, I knew you couldn’t afford to miss work.
Me (embarrassed):Okay
God: Your phone went dead bcuz the person that was calling was going to give false witness about what you said on that call, I didn’t even let you talk to them so you would be covered.
Me (softly): I see God
God: Oh and that foot massager, it had a shortage that was going to throw out all of the power in your house tonight. I didn’t think you wanted to be in the dark.
Me: I’m Sorry God
God: Don’t be sorry, just learn to Trust Me…. in All things , the Good & the bad.
Me: I will trust You.
God: And don’t doubt that My plan for your day is Always Better than your plan.
Me: I won’t God. And let me just tell you God, Thank You for Everything today.
God: You’re welcome child. It was just another day being your God and I Love looking after My Children.
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A Dose A Day 
Everything happens for a reason, even the bad things. I always say the bad things must happen so the good things can come out of it. Lovely post. 🙂
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Thanks, Sonel!
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Starving child in Ethiopa: God, can I ask you a question?
God: Sure
Starving child: Promise you won’t get mad
God: I promise
Starving child: Why did you let so much stuff happen to me today?
God: What do u mean?
Starving child: Well, when I woke up there were parasitic insects inside my eye sockets
God: Yes
Starving child: When I got up I learnt that my younger sister died if AIDS overnight
God: Okay
Starving child: All day my whole body was in excruciating pain due to malnutrition and I suffered from dysentery
God: Huumm
Starving child: In the middle if the day the heat was unbearable. Y older brother set off for the well that is four miles away but never made it back
God: All right
Starving child: And to top it all off, I wasn’t able to go after my brother to find him or help him because the sores on my feet make it impossible for me to walk. Nothing went right today! Why did you do that?
God: ….
Starving child: God?
God: *silence*
Starving child: God? Are you THERE?
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Whoever posted this has not studied world history. Children such as ones in Ethiopia and Sudan suffer because of our own decisions both as individuals and as a human community. God breathes life into our world and we destroy it given free will to honor His creation. Why don’t you?
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Interpretation: God helps put your first world problems into perspective (hilariously might I add), but doesn’t find ways to help suffering in the world. Because humans are eeeeevil! Maybe we have too much iron in our diet?
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God is no respecter of men- rain falls on the just AND the unjust alike- WE CHOSE to sin- WE COSE hitler, manson, world wars, starvation, disease, droughts, evils, crimes, Genghis khans, you name the horrors, WE CHOSE that in the garden- We were offered continued paradise, and WE CHOSE not to accept it. You insinuate that only third world countries suffer horrors-? Really? What about the billionaire who’s son or daughter is born without skin? or has some massive defect that can’t be corrected? Or is blind, or suffers one terrible infection and amputation after another? The consequences of our CHOICE in the garden for sin over paradise fall on ALL- not just ‘those who deserve it’ (whoever that may be), or the ‘most underprivileged’ peoples/nations/, The consequences of our CHOICE of sin in the garden affect everyone- some more, some less- but privileged positions to NOT make ANYONE immune- it may afford them better care, but the sin STILL has affected the victim, and NOT all privileged victims successfully beat the sin-caused diseases they are afflicted with. The brother who went for water and died along the way- ‘evil’? Or was God being merciful by helping that person not have to endure more severe pain and suffering later in life due to their circumstances or bad choices? Do YOU know all? See all? Do YOU know what that person would have chosen later in life? What kind of person they were to become? Do YOU know that the younger brother with the worm in eye and hurting feet might be better off where they are than to be in another part of town possibly breaking the law, or making bad decisions that could take his life? or make his conditions even worse? YOU know all the variables in that person’s life? YOU KNOW what that particular person needs in order to find God? Are people evil? You betcha- BUT WE CHOSE that life, and we see the horrible results of that bad choice just as God warned us would happen- Question is, are you going to keep blaming God for the ‘innocents’ who suffer? Or are you going to allow the FACT that YOU do NOT know all there is to know, and that God DOES know all there is to know, and makes JUST and Righteous decisions based on this knowledge? Or are you going to insist you know better than He How this world needs to be run? Are You suggesting that God can only be a good loving merciful God IF He makes us immune from suffering? Would you only stay married to your spouse IF they ONLY made your life as comfortable and trouble free as possible? What kind of love is that? Pretty selfish one I’d say
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We didn’t choose anything in the garden. Only an evil deity would create a world where the sins of the father pass to the son. God set up the world and let it play out. God did not act as the parent he should have. And then when his children fail to act justly, he lashes out not only them but all their descendants.
This also makes your god a hypocrite, as presumably he authorised the writing “The fathers shall not be put to death for the children, neither shall the children be put to death for the fathers: every man shall be put to death for his own sin.” – Deuteronomy 24:16
Yet we all suffer death regardless. Hell, we are born sinful according to your god. But why? Because our naive ancestors were deceived. Was god there to encourage them or guide them? Did god give examples? No! No, he left them alone with something dangerous and condemns them for being curious.
This is horrible parenting.
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and just for the record, who is the malignant evil one? God? Or the rich nations that withhold money from the poor ones where the child is starving and in need of medical help? Is it God that is evil? Or is it the individuals whom HE has allowed to become rich who hoard their riches and turn a blind eye to the sufferings of the poor? To whom much is given, much is required- Ask yourself, Do you have much compared to that child in the story above with the eye worm and hurt feet? IF so, God ALLOWED YOU riches (more than the starving child has) and you aren’t helping starving children, children with medical needs, orphans etc but yet you blame God for those people going hungry and suffering? Interesting. Yep- God did help the rich nations become rich- but it wasn’t His intention that they should hoard those riches while people starve to death around the world- Yet because people ARE inherently evil because WE CHOSE to sin in the garden- these rich people WILL continue to deny poor people the help they need- You say God hasn’t done anything? I’d say He’s done quite a bit- He has ALLOWED people who hate Him, Who blame Him for everything, people who despised His name even, to become rich, wealthy, pampered, comfortable- BUT WE- Evil men and women, abuse what /HE has done for us by ignoring those in need, and then, to top it all off, WE turn around and blame HIM< for their suffering? God HAS provided via you- question is, what are YOU going to do about it?
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Again, ‘we’ didn’t choose anything in the garden. That is an obvious lie.
I find it odd that you are so willing to use the phrase
“To whom much is given, much is required.”
And yet not see the hypocrisy of your god. Your god could have a personal relationship with everyone, talking to them directly. Instead we’re on our own. Thousands of people claiming to talk FOR god, but how do we separate the liars from those speaking the truth? Pointing to some holy book doesn’t help because those are also written by people making those claims!
If your god exists, he’s evil for allowing this world to be so horrible. No amount of rebellion could ever excuse such evil punishment. If your god exists, he is evil for allowing us to get to such genocidal levels without intervention. Hell, WE had to intervene. Not him. US. WE fought genocides. WE are fighting for social justice. Not your god. Us. We have studied nature and created vaccines and medicines to alleviate the suffering your god forced on us.
So by your argument, we ARE good. Because your god didn’t lift a finger to alleviate suffering. We did. We as a collective, not we as in two individuals.
But please understand. I’m not blaming your god for anything. Just as I don’t blame Molloch for the murder of children. This is a critique on the idea of your god. If he’s real, he’s evil. Even more evil than Molloch because Molloch doesn’t burn children forever. Your god does. Well, maybe maybe not, it depends on which version of the Christian god you believe in!
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God: So you are only going to accept me IF I make life comfortable for you?”
Child: ….
God: “Man sinned long go- Decided He didn’t want Me- I having given man free will ALLOWED Him to to experience sin and ALL that comes with it because I didn’t want robots- He CHOSE sin instead of the beautiful life I had given him. After he CHOSE sin, I gave him a way to escape from his bad choice- many men since CHOOSE NOT to accept that path and instead demand that I make life comfortable for them before they will deign to ‘accept’ Me. I’m nothing ore than a magic genie to these people. However, IF you can learn to trust me despite the consequences of sin in this life, I WILL give you life everlasting where there WILL be NO more sorrows, no more consequences for bad choices, no more death, pain etc- IF however you only want a magic genie to make YOU exempt from your sin choices, then I’m afraid I’m not the one you are seeking”
Child: …..
God: Are you still there?
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Haha! It’s funny because your god has the same problem he blames others for.
God: If you don’t do what I want, you’re evil and I will create a world of unimaginable pain for you. I’ll only accept you if you’re perfect in my eyes. But you have to believe that I love unconditionally. If you don’t believe this, then that’s rebellion and evil! To the pits of hell to you to burn forever and ever and ever!
But I love you!
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Love, love, love this. Amen to acknowledging that all things come to those who wait and trust in the lord. Inspiring! 🙂
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Amen!
I’m glad you liked it, thanks!
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hey…now i hope you don’t mind…but you’re on MY blogroll
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It’s an honor! Thank you 🙂
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I will share this with my family… Beautiful 😉
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Oh yes please…
Let us tell the world of His love.
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Beautiful Entry my friend
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Thanks for the visit, Jake.
I found this comment on my spams I wonder why.
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Sorry for that Nel we Still we have a problem in comment that`s why I use this alternative
http://wp.me/1Dwwo
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Cool theme!
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Wow, this is great! I can’t wait to share it. Thank you for the gentle remind of love!
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Oh yes, by all means, share it 🙂
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What a great story.
I like it that it is totally ok with him when we ask our questions. 🙂
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Thanks for sharing thoughts 🙂
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I am deeply moved by this post, Nelson. Thanks for sharing! Truly, we should always be content and be thankful for life is already the greatest gift.
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“Life is already the greatest gift” – indeed! Sometimes we just don’t realize how blessed we are. Thanks for coming over, Sony!
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Such a powerful post my friend. Thanks very much for sharing. This gives me a reassurance to always count each blessings and not to worry on the inconveniences in life as everything happens for a reason, indeed… I miss your blog and all the others, I’m still having connection problems… looks like it’s been running on for weeks now… Anyways, have a great day! Stay blessed! 🙂
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the first time i read about this was in facebook and it moved me.
it’s a simple reminder that He always guides and leads us in good faith.
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Yup, I got this from FB actually, and I couldn’t resist sharing it 🙂 Thanks for dropping by 🙂
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Oh so that explains why I haven’t seen you around for quite a while. I hope your connection is better now. Thanks for visiting!
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Thanks bai, yep it’s working normally now… Everytime I become impatient, I remember this post, so thanks…
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In the last 24 hours I have suddenly become a spammer it seems so you will need to approve me again…
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Oh yeah, I found this in my spams. Don’t worry, I always sort out my spams. Thanks for coming over 🙂
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I’ve read a story like this before but I love the way yours in bang up to date for the 21st century 🙂
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Thanks, Gilly.
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This words explain why I wake up each day hopeful no matter what, “God: Don’t be sorry, just learn to Trust Me…. in All things , the Good & the bad…” God hears our prayers…he will take care of us. We just need to be patient as he is with us. Just inspiring my friend. Thank you.
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Indeed, this is what we need to know to be hopeful for a better tomorrow. Thanks for visiting!
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This is wonderful, thank you for sharing. It reminds me of my confirmation verse which I so often turn to in times of trouble: “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.” Jeremiah 29:11-13 NIV
We often get in a hurry and delay God’s plan, but we can never thwart it entirely. Thank God for His gracious wisdom and forgiveness.
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Thanks for sharing your thoughts. When I found this on FB, I thought this is something worth sharing. I knew that there are people who can be inspired and enlightened by these words.
Thanks for visiting my site 🙂
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Really inspiring, I am so glad I have taken the time to browse through your blog. We only look at the bad stuff and never see what is going on in the heavenlies. It reminds me of the book on Daniel when the angel was delayed fighting the demons.
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Thanks for taking the time checking out my previous posts. I hope you enjoy my other posts 🙂
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Love this. Very inspiring. Thanks for sharing.
BE ENCOURAGED! BE BLESSED!
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Thanks for visitng and commenting, Francine!
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WELCOME! Thank you for following my blog. I hope you are encouraged, inspired and enjoy the photos I post. Looking forward to exchanging post and ideas in the future.
BE ENCOURAGE! BE BLESSED!
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Thanks for following too. I enjoy inspirational posts so I think you found an avid follower 🙂
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My conversation with god
Me: God, I have a question
God: What?
Me: Promise you won’t get mad,
God: K
Me: God, why do you allow suffering to happen in the world?
God: like?
Me: well This morning I woke up, and realized my house burned down and all my family dies, then When I got to work I couldn’t breathe because f lung damage caused by sleeping through the fire, then I was kidnapped and taken to Europe to be sold in a whore house, then they maimed me and then I went to jail for a crime I didn’t commit…. Also poor people, and religious wars…
God: Well your house was burned down by some drunk kids, your family was getting home late when the fire started, your lungs were tarred from the fire, European smugglers kidnapped you, you didn’t comply so your leg was removed, and some criminal got away, it happens, not my fault… also poor people idk, and religious wars, well they read something wrong, or right, idk
Me: but why can’t you stop that stuff and help out the world to be better?
God: nah, it’s football season.
Is God willing to prevent evil, but not able? Then He is not omnipotent. Is He able, but not willing? Then He is malevolent. Is He both able and willing? Then whence cometh evil? Is He neither able nor willing? Then why call Him God?
Epicurus (c. 341 – c. 270 BC)
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Thanks for sharing your views, Antonio. However I’m not going to answer your questions (if you’re waiting for me to answer them) as this is not the better platform to discuss religion, beliefs, etc. There are better websites to answer these queries. I respect your beliefs. Thanks for stopping by.
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Great post Nelson. And thanks for an inspiring Monday morning.
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Thanks also for stopping by 🙂
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yes we do waver as far as faith is concerned….and we should not but we are humans and not GOD.Great post .Thanks for liking my post .
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Thanks for stopping by, shoma 🙂
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Thanks so much for posting this. I was having one of those type of days and all I can say is “Thank You God for all that I have endured this day so far, the good and the bad!”
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Thanks for dropping by, Shereene! I wish you a life full of blessings 🙂
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Outstanding post. I am at present struggling with many of these issues as well.
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Hi
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Hello 🙂
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God can work miracles. ❤
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Indeed.
Thanks for the visit, Jessi.
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That’s beautiful :). God does everything for a reason. He loves all of us and I believe Jesus is coming again soon. God bless 🙂
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God bless you too!
Thanks for stopping by!
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This was beautiful and it hit home, brought tears to my eyes. I needed this this morning. I am a true believer that God let things happen for a reason, no matter how minor or major. We all need to keep believing. Thanks Nelson.
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Yes we do need to keep believing. I’m glad you discovered my site 🙂
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Touching and moving words you have posted here Somehow, Imissed this one. I’m sopleased that I found it. Thank you for helping me to start my day with your heartfelt words.
Blessings …
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Reblogged this on In My Head and commented:
This post will be referenced in my next…when I get the chance to write again 🙂
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Thanks for the reblog! And for the visit 🙂
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Outstanding – there’s always another way to look at things.
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Thanks gpcox.
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I was sexually, mentally, emotionally and verbally abused by my grandfather as far back as I can remember. He did many terrible things, some of which are too distasteful for me to talk about publicly. I want to share my testimony, because so many people have been hurt, and they need to realize that someone has made it through their struggles so they can have hope. More than anything, I want you to know and really understand that anyone who has been abused can fully recover if they will give their life completely to the Lord…It may seem impossible, but God’s truth has set me free from a life of pretense and lies and has restored my soul. I am living proof that nothing is too hard for God. No matter what you’ve been through or how bad you’ve been hurt, there is hope!
My book is available at Amazon and I would love for each person who has liked this page to order a copy. Each copy sold will go toward the prevention of child abuse across the country and world. To order a copy of, The Little Girl Inside, go to dianewaltman.com God Bless you
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Thank you for sharing all these, Diane. You are an inspiration.
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I fixed it for you!
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I really love God cause when I got really mad iv threaten my brothers but that wasn’t me that was demons told me say that an I try fighting them but didn’t work so I pray 2 our Holy farther every day 4 give me 4 my sins what iv said done watch an know I keep praying 2 him know I’m 23years old know I’m happy every day an I praise The Lord. When my brothers had a party we use 2 drink an smoke an I try quitting but it was hard on my 21st BDay I had party an I peuk on my back an almost died so that was god told me due not drink an get drunk that was another demon told me due that so I ask god 2 help me quit drinking beer an other stuff so I stop I haven’t drink no beer or nothing know I’m drinking little pop an a lot of water know that’s it I haven’t drink beer past 4-6 maybe 8 years already so we all should Luv God our farther an repaint our sins what we have done so we won’t be in hell burning alive well be with our holy farther up in Haven. God does love his children an we should love him back what he did 4 us went through hell 4 us an protection from the Devil an his Angels of lies we all should trust in our holy farther an love God the truth the life an the light he is our protection he love us all an he will punish the wicked so pleas people believe in god heart soul mine due not trust the lies of demons stop what your during an repaint your sins know an ask him 4 give me what ever I’m during I need your help pleas Lord I can’t due this by my self I need your help bad it’s not 2 late ask him 2day he loves his children.
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Oh last thing I almost die so many times that I wouldn’t be here 2 day but only 1 person who save me so many times that was God who save me from the death cause he knew I was dying but he told me that I will not die 2 day cause I got better future 4 me. My friend died an my grandpa died an know they’r looking down at me with our Father Jesus Christ of our farther.
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Truth I was same way an it was watching porn but I’m trying stop I keep praying 2 god an know starting 2 day I’m done with that stuff an what ever I wrote that’s the truth also so u shouldn’t be ashamed just ask god help me every day an he’ll help u. Jesus is coming soon course of the ISS is kidnapping people an chopping heads off but good news God our farther is coming soon an he is watching all of us an he will come down an punish the wicked who the wicked punish the Gods children. Jesus will punish the Devil 10 folds every each sins that he did 2 Jesus children an we will be with him 4 long time an everlasting life with him in peace while the wicked is in hell burning alive in pain an toucher day an nite none stop. Who ever believes in Jesus an speak Gods truth will not parish from him.
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Indeed.
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God bless you.
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Thanks for sharing 🙂
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Reblogged this on Upward Bound and commented:
This is a fabulous interpretation of how we misunderstand what God does for us.
Originally posted on I Love Jesus, by Jesusonline.com
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For some reason, when we turn things over to God and then just go with the flow, every day seems to go a little better.
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Reblogged this on positiveoverthinker.
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