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NV, USA
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Posted: 8/26/2023 9:22:24 PM EDT
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Prayers inbound.
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USA
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Posted: 8/26/2023 9:23:21 PM EDT
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We cannot change the past and the future isn’t promised - there is only now.
Give yourself this moment in time to search for only peace. Don’t give that away to anyone or anything for any reason. This too, shall pass. |
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Posted: 8/26/2023 9:23:39 PM EDT
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Hey @Smashy where are you brother?
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Posted: 8/26/2023 9:24:03 PM EDT
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Tell us whats going on OP. Let us help.
And let God help. Ask him. |
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Posted: 8/26/2023 9:27:38 PM EDT
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Been there. Pain clouds your thinking.
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Posted: 8/26/2023 9:27:39 PM EDT
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Where you at, Smashy?
Check back in and think about letting us know what's on your mind. (bump) |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 8/26/2023 9:29:36 PM EDT
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Heck OP I don't even know you but I let a friend know about this guy on ar15 who makes cool primitive tools. We're praying for you man
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Posted: 8/26/2023 9:33:03 PM EDT
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Bump to keep on page 1
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Posted: 8/26/2023 9:39:10 PM EDT
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Keeping it on page 1
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Posted: 8/26/2023 9:51:09 PM EDT
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OP we're here for you
Bump to Pg1. |
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USA
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Posted: 8/26/2023 9:57:32 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By badguybuster: There is no Biblical precedent for suicide being unforgiveable by GOD, it is a manmade idea. GOD knows everything about you and HE also loves you. As long as you believe in HIM and that Jesus Christ is HIS son....you can be forgiven. That being said, all suicide does is pass your pain onto other people. Ask for help The forgiveness of sins hinges on true repentance. The repentance comes after the sin. Your body is not your own. Only God has control over when someone dies. Taking your life is a terrible sin and rejection of God's gift. Sorry man but OP needs to hear the truth. OP, God forgives everything if you repent and sincerely ask for repentance. He is filled with joy when the "black sheep" returns to the flock. You need to crack a Bible and read the New Testament and pray. It is a good read! IF you do that, pray, have faith, follow the teaching of Jesus you WILL BE amazed. It can be life changing beyond belief. |
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USA
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Posted: 8/26/2023 10:02:33 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By livfreely: Jesus paid it! That’s why He came here. If His payment wasn’t good enough yours would not even come close Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By livfreely: Originally Posted By Jackslack: He forgives, but you still have to pay the price/punishment/atonement/ whatever. Jesus paid it! That’s why He came here. If His payment wasn’t good enough yours would not even come close Jesus is not and should not be viewed as a get out of jail free card because he is not. There are those that think they can repeatedly sin " because Jesus died for me!" That' s bunk and dangerous. You still have to ask for forgiveness and repent and honestly try not to sin again. |
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Posted: 8/26/2023 10:05:58 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By alphajaguars: It’s a very permanent fix to a very temporary problem. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By alphajaguars: It’s a very permanent fix to a very temporary problem. Not all problems are temporary. Mine aren't, and keep getting worse by the day. Originally Posted By livfreely: Only if that someone put their faith and trust in the Lord Jesus Christ BEFORE they acted. They would have to confess that they are a sinner, and they must believe that the Lord Jesus Christ died on the cross for their sins according to the scriptures, and that He was buried, and rose again the third day according to the scriptures. That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth, and believe in thine heart thou shalt be saved. 1 Peter 5:7 7 Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. I did all that when I was baptized a few months ago. |
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AZ, USA
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Posted: 8/26/2023 10:06:28 PM EDT
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Bump
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AZ, USA
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Posted: 8/26/2023 10:07:08 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Smashy: Not all problems are temporary. Mine aren't, and keep getting worse by the day. I did all that when I was baptized a few months ago. Is it health related? |
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Posted: 8/26/2023 10:07:51 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By sierra-def: Is it health related? Yeah. |
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Posted: 8/26/2023 10:13:41 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Smashy: Yeah. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Smashy: Originally Posted By sierra-def: Is it health related? Yeah. What’s going on? Some of us may have been there. |
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Posted: 8/26/2023 10:16:21 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Smashy: Yeah. Your own or someone else's? Your name rings a bell but I can't say I know for sure. |
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Posted: 8/26/2023 10:18:37 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Need4Guns]
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Originally Posted By ProudBoomer: The forgiveness of sins hinges on true repentance. The repentance comes after the sin. Your body is not your own. Only God has control over when someone dies. Taking your life is a terrible sin and rejection of God's gift. Sorry man but OP needs to hear the truth. OP, God forgives everything if you repent and sincerely ask for repentance. He is filled with joy when the "black sheep" returns to the flock. You need to crack a Bible and read the New Testament and pray. It is a good read! IF you do that, pray, have faith, follow the teaching of Jesus you WILL BE amazed. It can be life changing beyond belief. Originally Posted By ProudBoomer: Jesus is not and should not be viewed as a get out of jail free card because he is not. There are those that think they can repeatedly sin " because Jesus died for me!" That' s bunk and dangerous. You still have to ask for forgiveness and repent and honestly try not to sin again. This is true. Hebrews talks about continuing to sin forgoes "the sacrifice". Once you're saved you put off your old self and become new. This is the problem with so many modern "churches". They try to talk the talk but have a gay pastor or women in leading positions. Thats not a church. John 3:10. Satan's children are obvious. |
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Posted: 8/26/2023 10:18:39 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TriggerGSP: What’s going on? Some of us may have been there. I would have to break it up into several posts. There's so much. And I'm just spinning my wheels with the VA. |
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Posted: 8/26/2023 10:18:58 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By FS7: Your own or someone else's? Your name rings a bell but I can't say I know for sure. Me. |
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USA
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Posted: 8/26/2023 10:19:34 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Smashy: Not all problems are temporary. Mine aren't, and keep getting worse by the day. They are to God. He doesn't reckon time the way we do. 100 years is like a hour to him. You might not be where he wants you yet. He may want you to help you grow more. You , me and the rest of us are works in progress. In God's time, not ours is something I had to learn to accept. He will not ever turn his back on you even though you may think he has. I think everyone has felt that way at one time or another. I know it's hard to wait, have patience , keep faith. You can do it and the reward is spectacular. |
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AZ, USA
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Posted: 8/26/2023 10:21:41 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Smashy: I would have to break it up into several posts. There's so much. And I'm just spinning my wheels with the VA. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Smashy: Originally Posted By TriggerGSP: What’s going on? Some of us may have been there. I would have to break it up into several posts. There's so much. And I'm just spinning my wheels with the VA. Without prodding too much, not terminal? Also you might have to go elsewhere if the VA is not doing what they are supposed to do. |
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Posted: 8/26/2023 10:22:27 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Smashy: I would have to break it up into several posts. There's so much. And I'm just spinning my wheels with the VA. Take your time. It'll help you to get it out and off your chest. Sometimes just venting really helps. |
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Posted: 8/26/2023 10:23:07 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Need4Guns]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Smashy: Me. I won't ask you give details but whatever it is you're dealing with I will pray God touches you you with his everlasting mercy. If you care to share more I'm sure we'd all be willing to listen. |
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Posted: 8/26/2023 10:24:46 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Smashy: I would have to break it up into several posts. There's so much. And I'm just spinning my wheels with the VA. Have you contacted any of your congressional critters about the VA dragging their feet? |
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Posted: 8/26/2023 10:25:05 PM EDT
[Last Edit: jollyg83]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Smashy: Not all problems are temporary. Mine aren't, and keep getting worse by the day. I did all that when I was baptized a few months ago. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Smashy: Originally Posted By alphajaguars: It’s a very permanent fix to a very temporary problem. Not all problems are temporary. Mine aren't, and keep getting worse by the day. Originally Posted By livfreely: Only if that someone put their faith and trust in the Lord Jesus Christ BEFORE they acted. They would have to confess that they are a sinner, and they must believe that the Lord Jesus Christ died on the cross for their sins according to the scriptures, and that He was buried, and rose again the third day according to the scriptures. That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth, and believe in thine heart thou shalt be saved. 1 Peter 5:7 7 Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. I did all that when I was baptized a few months ago. From January 2021 to November 2022 I thought my problems were permanent too. I held my G19 in my hand several times thinking of reasons not to pull the trigger. I was talking to psychologists, taking meds, praying. It wasn’t working. Then God answered my prayers with Ketamine therapy. It gave me what I needed to understand myself. That therapy has made me a better person, a better Christian, a better father, and a better husband. Now I’m not saying it’ll necessarily help you, but my point is THERE ARE OPTIONS. What you’re going through is not permanent. |
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Posted: 8/26/2023 10:26:24 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ProudBoomer: Jesus is not and should not be viewed as a get out of jail free card because he is not. There are those that think they can repeatedly sin " because Jesus died for me!" That' s bunk and dangerous. You still have to ask for forgiveness and repent and honestly try not to sin again. Everyone repeatedly sins. There was only one exception to that and He is the Lamb of God which taketh away the sins of the world. Trusting in Jesus and HIS righteousness =/= trusting in Jesus and ONE'S OWN righteousness. We don't even always recognize our own sins, much less repent of them and ask forgiveness for them. Salvation =/= Jesus + our good works.... no, it's Salvation = Jesus + nothing else... Believe that Christ died for our sins, was buried, and rose again from the dead. |
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Posted: 8/26/2023 10:26:36 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Smashy: I would have to break it up into several posts. There's so much. And I'm just spinning my wheels with the VA. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Smashy: Originally Posted By TriggerGSP: What’s going on? Some of us may have been there. I would have to break it up into several posts. There's so much. And I'm just spinning my wheels with the VA. Tell us..............we have the time to listen |
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OH, USA
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Posted: 8/26/2023 10:28:00 PM EDT
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Hang in there man, feel free to share anything! Not just your worries but any projects or hobby related things. We’re all happy to chat and take your mind off everything. Have any pets? My dog cheers up my worst days. Praying for you now!
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Posted: 8/26/2023 10:30:06 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Smashy: I would have to break it up into several posts. There's so much. And I'm just spinning my wheels with the VA. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Smashy: Originally Posted By TriggerGSP: What’s going on? Some of us may have been there. I would have to break it up into several posts. There's so much. And I'm just spinning my wheels with the VA. We have time. |
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Posted: 8/26/2023 10:30:28 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Smashy: Yeah. As you go through this ordeal you will have many opportunities to tell others about what Jesus did for you when He went to that cross to pay for your sins. These people need to hear that message. Seek God's strength to get through this time of suffering - you don't have to go it alone. He may well provide you with physical relief of some symptoms, but even if He doesn't do that, He can help you change your outlook on your situation. |
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Posted: 8/26/2023 10:30:39 PM EDT
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Smashy, hang in there please. We enjoy having you around and I don’t want to read about another member here taking his own life.
You don’t want inflict that kind of pain on your family and friends. |
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GA, USA
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Posted: 8/26/2023 10:31:18 PM EDT
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Hang in there bro. If you are drinking stop. Sober up and talk to us.
If it’s health related. We have some legit rockstars that lurk here. Let it all hang out and we will move heaven and earth to try and help. |
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Posted: 8/26/2023 10:31:37 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Smashy: I would have to break it up into several posts. There's so much. And I'm just spinning my wheels with the VA. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Smashy: Originally Posted By TriggerGSP: What’s going on? Some of us may have been there. I would have to break it up into several posts. There's so much. And I'm just spinning my wheels with the VA. So start at the beginning. If you do not want GD fuckery you can take it to team. If you are up for the fuckery that is GD, use words less than three syllables so we don’t have to break out the dictionary. |
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Posted: 8/26/2023 10:33:33 PM EDT
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Wasn't your kid part of the Afghanistan withdrawal?
Be there for him. |
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Posted: 8/26/2023 10:34:13 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Smashy: Me. What are they? I have found the VA to be mostly useless, especially to those in need, but people in general aren't. We're on opposite sides of the country but that doesn't mean we can't help. |
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Posted: 8/26/2023 10:35:00 PM EDT
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God does forgive. However, I've also known him to make reliable primers misfire when things are not in accordance with his plan.
Thus, as a piss poor Christian, I admonish you to seek his love rather than his forgiveness. |
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Posted: 8/26/2023 10:35:14 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Smashy: I would have to break it up into several posts. There's so much. And I'm just spinning my wheels with the VA. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Smashy: Originally Posted By TriggerGSP: What’s going on? Some of us may have been there. I would have to break it up into several posts. There's so much. And I'm just spinning my wheels with the VA. then break it up brother people here will read it people will probably have ideas to help there is a lot of experience and good people here just start typing do a short version first if that is better for you |
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GA, USA
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Posted: 8/26/2023 10:36:04 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Mach: then break it up brother people here will read it people will probably have ideas to help there is a lot of experience and good people here just start typing do a short version first if that is better for you I’ll be babysitting this thing let us have it. |
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Posted: 8/26/2023 10:37:38 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Smashy: I would have to break it up into several posts. There's so much. And I'm just spinning my wheels with the VA. Perfect. We've got plenty of time to listen. Lay it on me, Man. |
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AK, USA
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Posted: 8/26/2023 10:38:56 PM EDT
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Just keep smashing. Life goes on. Change your perspective. Everything passes. Some things continue to suck.
Seriously, change your perspective. Nothing much matters to a dead man, so if you need to live with the perspective of having passed, in order to move forward, then do that. You don't have to do anything permanent to get through it. Some things you can change, some you can't. Don't worry about the things you can't change. There's always the fuck it bucket. Anything you can't handle, don't want to deal with, or just don't want in your life - toss it in and move on. I understand if you opt out, no blame in it, but I'm sure the world would be a better place with you in it than not. Personally, I hope you stick around. Hang out with the rest of us who live with, considered, or attempted to kick off early. Life does become rather interesting with a perspective change. You are the captain of the ship, the master of the sea - live and see life through whatever lens you choose. It's all for you. Hope to see you around later 👍 |
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Posted: 8/26/2023 10:39:51 PM EDT
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If it moves to Team, please let me know.
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Posted: 8/26/2023 10:42:35 PM EDT
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come on smashy, talk to us brother, someone here has probably gone through something similiar
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TN, USA
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Posted: 8/26/2023 10:43:26 PM EDT
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I definitely don't speak for God. The only unforgivable sin, according to Jesus, is rejection of the holy spirit. Even Jesus asked for help when the burden seemed like it was too much. And he went a little further, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt.
If you need anything, holler. |
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USA
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Posted: 8/26/2023 10:44:57 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By criley: Everyone repeatedly sins. There was only one exception to that and He is the Lamb of God which taketh away the sins of the world. Trusting in Jesus and HIS righteousness =/= trusting in Jesus and ONE'S OWN righteousness. We don't even always recognize our own sins, much less repent of them and ask forgiveness for them. Salvation =/= Jesus + our good works.... no, it's Salvation = Jesus + nothing else... Believe that Christ died for our sins, was buried, and rose again from the dead. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By criley: Originally Posted By ProudBoomer: Jesus is not and should not be viewed as a get out of jail free card because he is not. There are those that think they can repeatedly sin " because Jesus died for me!" That' s bunk and dangerous. You still have to ask for forgiveness and repent and honestly try not to sin again. Everyone repeatedly sins. There was only one exception to that and He is the Lamb of God which taketh away the sins of the world. Trusting in Jesus and HIS righteousness =/= trusting in Jesus and ONE'S OWN righteousness. We don't even always recognize our own sins, much less repent of them and ask forgiveness for them. Salvation =/= Jesus + our good works.... no, it's Salvation = Jesus + nothing else... Believe that Christ died for our sins, was buried, and rose again from the dead. Not going to argue with you here in this thread. I do understand where you are coming from but again, Jesus is not a get out of jail free card. That is absurd. I know people who think they can repeatedly sin " cause Jesus". We still need to obey the 10 commandments even though Jesus died for us. Jesus was asked how to get to Heaven . What was his answer? It was the third most searched for Bible verse of 2020. The verse is 2 Chronicles 7:14, “…if my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land. We are told to repent and " sin no more". Not my words. Whoever says " I believe in Jesus and he died for my sins so I'm all good now" and repeatedly sins without repentance makes a mockery of the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. I'm done with this now we don't need to argue this in this thread. Sorry OP. |
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Posted: 8/26/2023 10:47:51 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Smashy: Not all problems are temporary. Mine aren't, and keep getting worse by the day. I did all that when I was baptized a few months ago. Never Give Up!: Never Quit! (Coach Dale Brown wrote that in a book he gave me when I met him in P.S. CA and we talked for an Hour) Hang in there. |
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Posted: 8/26/2023 10:49:04 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Smashy: Yeah. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Smashy: Originally Posted By sierra-def: Is it health related? Yeah. Smashy, don’t ever give up! I was diagnosed with calcifalixis 4 years ago. You can look it up, but you won’t find any meaningful information because the mortality rate is 80% in the first year and there is nobody to study. If 100 people had it, 20 would be left after one year, 4 the second year, 0.8 the third year, and 0.016 now. I beat it and you can too. I credit my life to God, the Dr that gave me a second opinion, my wife who went through hell taking care of me, and my home health nurse. Whatever it is you can overcome it. PM me if you want to talk. I’ve been through every emotion possible and ended up back working in a field I love. |
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GA, USA
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Posted: 8/26/2023 10:49:50 PM EDT
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Two pages of people that care about you, God sends what you need brother.
Fellowship is what heals start talking let us help you. |
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Posted: 8/26/2023 10:52:43 PM EDT
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You have my phone number. I will listen as long as you need me to listen, and if you just want to sit on the phone and say nothing at all, I’m here for that too.
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