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1 | Does God ever change his mind? | 2 Kin 20:6 | lovly2me1 | 84304 | ||
They say that God changes not, but so typical of the Bible, there is always contradiction. When someone quotes you Malachi3:6, you can quote them this.... Jer 42:10 If ye will still abide in this land, then will I build you, and not pull [you] down, and I will plant you, and not pluck [you] up: for I repent me of the evil that I have done unto you. |
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2 | Does God ever change his mind? | 2 Kin 20:6 | Brian.g | 84641 | ||
lovly2me1 In one of your posts, you asked: Why could Jesus never answer a simple question with a simple answer? Because, even though God openly offered a loving relationship with each of us, we must constantly seek and build and strengthen our relationship with God. The only people who strive to understand the parables are those seeking a relationship with God. As you are seeking a relationship with God,your efforts will be guided by the Holy Spirit - but you must make the effort! John 16:13 But when he comes, the Spirit of truth, he will guide you to all truth ... Matthew 16:17 Jesus said to him in reply, "Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah. For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my heavenly Father. Proverbs 28:5 Evil men understand nothing of justice, but those who seek the Lord understand all. I found some thoughts about prayer and our relationship with God in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, which I would like to share with you. According to Scripture, it is the heart that prays. If our heart is far from God, the words of prayer are in vain. The heart is the dwelling-place where I am, where I live; the heart is the place to which I withdraw. The heart is our hidden center, beyond the grasp of our reason and of others; only the Spirit of God can fathom the human heart and know it fully. The heart is the place of decision, deeper than our psychic drives. It is the place of truth, where we choose life or death. It is the place of encounter, because as image of God we live in relation: it is the place of covenant. Thus, the life of prayer is the habit of being in the presence of the thrice-holy God and in communion with him. Through prayer, open your heart to God and seek guidance from the Holy Spirit. In the mean time, when reading Scripture - remember CONTEXT and a good dictionary. Malachi 3:6 about God and change - wrong interpretation. Start reading at Malachi 3:1 and it speaks of God sending a messenger (John the Baptist) and in 3:6 God is reaffirming that He is not changing His covenant with the people of Israel - He is simply sending a messenger. Gen 17:7 I will maintain my covenant with you and your descendants after you throughout the ages as an everlasting pact, to be your God and the God of your descendants after you. Next, Jeremiah 42:10 Repent means regret, regret means sorry. God was sorry He had to punish the people, but He did not change His mind about the need for the punishment. Last, Exodus 32:12 The significance of the story is this: we see many situations in the Old Testament which are there to help us prepare for and understand, Jesus. Jesus has often been compared to Moses - and in this case, Moses was the only possible intercessor between God and the people. Next, you stated that your faith is being challenged as never before and now you're not sure if there is a God, etc. Is the strength of your faith like the people of Moses, who turned away from God everytime things didn't go right? Instead, as life gets harder - strive to get closer to God, through prayer. Psalm 50:14-15 Offer praise as your sacrifice to God; fulfill your vows to the Most High. Then call on me in time of distress; I will rescue you, and you shall honor me." Pray with all of your heart and seek guidance from the Holy Spirit, God is always with you. Brian |
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3 | Does God ever change his mind? | 2 Kin 20:6 | lovly2me1 | 84649 | ||
Brian, This was very nice of you. Dont have much time right now, but just wanted you to know that there is not one of you on here, that has sought God more than me. That has tried harder to please him, more than me. Why do you think I'm so down? I have gotten no revelations, no answers to prayer. The hell just goes on and on and continues to accumulate. If you were in my shoes, you would be feeling the same way. Maybe whats needed is for God to do some of the things he says he can do. Why keep blaming ourselves? If he never comes through for you, what would or could you possibly think. I dont know about the rest of you but Im only human and if the God I beleive in makes all kinds of promises that I never see kept, and claims he has a love that I have never seen, what am I to believe. If the situations, should ever change, I will be the first to let you know. |
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4 | Does God ever change his mind? | 2 Kin 20:6 | Brian.g | 84656 | ||
lovly2me1 One gift God has given us, is each other. I believe that the time has come in which you should, for now, end your involvement with this forum - not out of heresy, etc. But, in order to spend it with people whom you can see and talk to and seek guidance. People, through whom, you will again experience the strength and love of God, as you did with your late fiancee. You mentioned that you went to two different church services in one day seeking guidance or revelation - instead go to one pastor and let God help guide you, through that person. Man does not find God through isolation and solitude, but through and with, other people. Its time to turn off the computer. And I assure you, the prayers of each member of this forum will be with you on your journey. Brian |
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5 | Does God ever change his mind? | 2 Kin 20:6 | lovly2me1 | 84659 | ||
Considered it ended, until such times as Christians can admit they dont have all the answers. Had you all not been so cocky, you might have referred me to the book of Job. Job 13:13 Hold your peace, let me alone, that I may speak, and let come on me what [will]. |
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6 | Does God ever change his mind? | 2 Kin 20:6 | Parable | 84726 | ||
Christians don't have all the answers. Peace, Parable |
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