TO: Conner -
I realize the 21 false beliefs are not your own beliefs. / My response was actually intended to support and supplement your own input.
Sincerely
What is Toxic Faith?
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Conner,
I am part of no religion, but was brought up as a Christian. Even as a young child I considered and pondered the points brought up in your post. Those exact thoughts have brought so much fear and anxiety into my life, even now as someone who is part of no religion.
Lately my concentration has been horrible, so I haven't been able to read long(er) posts on the forum. I'm glad I was able to sit long enough to read this one though. It may me feel a little more at home.
May your tomorrow be a calm and pleasant one.
Peace & Love
-Dustin
I am part of no religion, but was brought up as a Christian. Even as a young child I considered and pondered the points brought up in your post. Those exact thoughts have brought so much fear and anxiety into my life, even now as someone who is part of no religion.
Lately my concentration has been horrible, so I haven't been able to read long(er) posts on the forum. I'm glad I was able to sit long enough to read this one though. It may me feel a little more at home.
May your tomorrow be a calm and pleasant one.
Peace & Love
-Dustin
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Open Your Heart
“When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.”
Psalm 56:3 NLT
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How did Jesus endure the terror of the crucifixion? He went first to the Father with his fears. He modeled the words of Psalm 56:3: “When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.”
Do the same with yours. Don't avoid life’s Gardens of Gethsemane. Enter them. Just don't enter them alone. And while there, be honest. Pounding the ground is permitted. Tears are allowed. And if you sweat blood, you won't be the first. Do what Jesus did; open your heart.
And be specific. Jesus was. “Take this cup,” he prayed. Give God the number of the flight. Tell him the length of the speech. Share the details of the job transfer. He has plenty of time. He also has plenty of compassion.
He doesn’t think your fears are foolish or silly. He won't tell you to “buck up” or “get tough.” He’s been where you are. He knows how you feel.
And he knows what you need.
“When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.”
Psalm 56:3 NLT
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How did Jesus endure the terror of the crucifixion? He went first to the Father with his fears. He modeled the words of Psalm 56:3: “When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.”
Do the same with yours. Don't avoid life’s Gardens of Gethsemane. Enter them. Just don't enter them alone. And while there, be honest. Pounding the ground is permitted. Tears are allowed. And if you sweat blood, you won't be the first. Do what Jesus did; open your heart.
And be specific. Jesus was. “Take this cup,” he prayed. Give God the number of the flight. Tell him the length of the speech. Share the details of the job transfer. He has plenty of time. He also has plenty of compassion.
He doesn’t think your fears are foolish or silly. He won't tell you to “buck up” or “get tough.” He’s been where you are. He knows how you feel.
And he knows what you need.
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Dustin - alot of people have suffered from anxiety when it comes to what to believe in. I hope when you get a chance to check out the book Toxic Faith. It will put alot into perspective. And never give up on searching God. He loves you. He loves all of us.
AnnetteW - what an awesome post. Thank you! I guess that was the whole point I was trying to make is NOT to focus on rules, regulations, trying to be perfect, or trying to impress others, etc...just focus on Jesus. He is who makes us whole and is the True definition of "real love".
Mi Mi - thanks for joining the post.
AnnetteW - what an awesome post. Thank you! I guess that was the whole point I was trying to make is NOT to focus on rules, regulations, trying to be perfect, or trying to impress others, etc...just focus on Jesus. He is who makes us whole and is the True definition of "real love".
Mi Mi - thanks for joining the post.
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Excellant Conner. I totally agree with you, I truly feel that was some of my problem for a long time, I felt that I wasn't worthy of being the Christian I needed to be. I focused on all the negative (ex: thou shalt nots)and failed to see all the positive of Christianity.
Then with the tape about the young minister helped me there. He spoke to me I believe.
bless you both, and pray for your comfort.
Then with the tape about the young minister helped me there. He spoke to me I believe.
bless you both, and pray for your comfort.
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That is a very beautiful posting. I praise God that you were able to see the true definition of belief with God....I'm sorry for many years you had to walk away. I use to believe that when I first begun my walk with God that life would be perfect....I realized and many showed me that was not promised to us. Nothing is perfect on this earth.....I know I'm not 
Thank you for all the clarity you shared and yes I have seen in the past and present the falsely names that christian of nor-denominationals have been called. May God continue to bless you as you have opened the eyes to many and have touched many. I know God is the one that has been there for me unconditionally.......
Thank you for all the clarity you shared and yes I have seen in the past and present the falsely names that christian of nor-denominationals have been called. May God continue to bless you as you have opened the eyes to many and have touched many. I know God is the one that has been there for me unconditionally.......
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I have never not believed in God so have patience. I always believed in God because I was taught all the right ways. My mom was very Holy Spirit filled. I myself have messed up many times in life and have learnt from those things. I think that lots of people that say they don't believe in God or anything have been taught the wrong way. I was told that having panic attacks meant I didn't have enough faith. I was so discouraged but luckly when I checked my email I was sent a thing for this site. I talked to someone that told me differently! I beleive that so many people if weren't told things to discourage them would believe in the Lord. It makes me mad when people sit there and put down people that are non belivers because they don't know any better sometimes. I think most Christians that believe in the Lord Jesus Christ have walked away from him at some point in their lives, and the others have been taught differently and the Lord sent them someone to keep them on track. I know that I have walked away when I was younger because there was to much I couldn't understand that was going on in my life. I didn't feel good enough to go to church or talk to God because I got pregnant and wasn't married and was real young. I let others tell me that I wasn't worth it. I think that it is real sad looking back now but I realize now that others told me what I should and shouldn't be doing. I don't agree with anything that I did now and I know that you should wait intil you get married but I AM FORGIVEN! Thie is the best way that I was told about any of this. I was told that all sins are the same and so my sin was the same as someone speeding. When I looked at it that way and knew that people that walked with the Lord have speeded for some reason then I knew that the Lord still loved me just not what I did. I hope this post makes someone realize that the Lord is a just Lord and all sins are equal and you can be forgiven for whatever you repent for. I know I am forgiven and the Lord now leads me in my walk!I pray that this will help someone to walk with the Lord again and I hope that the Lord will let all see this as a open minded post!
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