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1 | Predetermined or Free Will | Luke 8:13 | Jeanne1 | 80985 | ||
Is your Dad a Catholic? If so don't worry too much...you would be surprised how many born again Christians there are in the Catholic church..Protestants would have you believe otherwise, however, don't. Just because someone doesn't want to discuss things with you doesn't mean he's not a Christian, he may just be too sick to be bothered at this point. You cannot imagine what cancer does to people...I've had cancer, and believe me I was REALLY fed up with prognosticators.. What I really needed was someone to show me the love of God...make me a bowl of soup, a cup of tea, sit with me quietly or read to me when I couldn't hold a book. Show the love of God, and pray....I have seen some of the most amazing things happen when we pray. I shall pray for peace for you, and a sign that your Dad knows the Lord. Take it easy, it's a very stressful time for everyone. Take care of yourself too. No one called you to change the world's thinking..just to improve your little corner..and you know where that is. Be well my brother, you are in my heart, and prayers. J |
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2 | Predetermined or Free Will | Luke 8:13 | jg8ball | 81023 | ||
No. He's not a Catholic. He was raised Baptist as a child - but I don't really know how often he attend church back then. He doesn't like to talk about it - now and before he had cancer. He claims to have his own God - one that allows getting drunk and watching porn. | ||||||
3 | Predetermined or Free Will | Luke 8:13 | Jeanne1 | 81025 | ||
That is truly sad, and I am sorry for you that this is something you have to go through. People make their own choices however, and yes I believe they know the way, they just choose something else. We always have to remember, as hard as it is to accept, that we are all adults, and we all have free will. It's a doozy to accept I know, and it breaks your heart to see and know. You are in my heart and prayers...keep the faith, and know you've done what you can...it's hard...but unfortunately we cannot make people do what they do not want to do. J |
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4 | Predetermined or Free Will | Luke 8:13 | jg8ball | 81037 | ||
Thanks for your kind words and prayers. I'm glad there are actually some "sane" people on this forum. As far as my dad goes, I have put it into God's hands and really don't let it get too me (much). I know that God's in control and no matter what we do, think, act, say, etc.. God's Will will triumph. - John Green |
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5 | Predetermined or Free Will | Luke 8:13 | Jeanne1 | 81040 | ||
I am a mother of a brood, all grown thank God! Now it's grandchildren...bunch of little let me tell you. I believe when you give birth, it hurts so much you learn to empathize with all kinds of pain in people...Jesus sure did. He felt everything didn't He? I think it would be better if we learned to love one another, cared for each other, and did that more than anything else. What's your Dad's first name? I belong to a prayer group and we email each other prayer requests every Wed. We NEVER reveal anything, and if you want I can certainly put your Dad on our "hit" list, as well as you. It's really hard, I know..I have a friend who just lost his Dad, in fact the funeral is this morning.. just before he died he became a Christian..we are talking hours here. It was amazing as they are Chinese, and were also Catholic converts. Quite a story. My friend's wife is Japanese and her parents are getting up there too...and they don't know the Lord either. When my "gang" all became Christians, we came from a variety of backgrounds and a friend of mine's mother was convinced he was going to shave his head and sell flowers at the airport..it was hoot! We have all remained in the faith over the years, but as you know life takes you many places. WE are all geographically far apart now, however, we still all pray, just like we did when we became Christians..we used to fast and pray every Wed., meet after work for a Bible Study, pray off our list, - we'd tick off the answers, God said...we believed..we were so innocent back then, and then go eat. The answers we had to prayer were absolutely amazing - however we didn't know anything but to just ask and receive. The elders in our church were very wise also...never "told" us what to do, just gently guided us when we had questions...we should have such wise people today. Have faith, your Dad's not gone yet...perhaps God is keeping him here for a reason...who knows? We shall do what we are commanded to do, and pray for your Dad, and love on another. J |
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