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233494 tn?1189755828

what is God? what does God want me to do?

i know only God can help me to stay clean, but what to do next? what does God want me to do? why does It want me to be clean?
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232561 tn?1206384750
agreed. Religion is a dangerous topic...along with politics and threads can go south fast when they are brought up.

I prefer NOT to press my beliefs on people. I know many other Christians like myself feel that they have to get in peoples faces and PROCLAIM....I believe we have a duty to share but not to the point that we become a "stumbling block" for others.

Atheists can be flippant and disrespectful about my beliefs Sometimes. In those cases it's best to say "...ah, that's interesting. I take my religion a little more serious but I respect what your saying...." and if they wanna ask more....then I have a conversation with them. Otherwise I try and exit as soon as possible before I become a target. Yes we can make great targets sometimes.

But if someone is being flippant, then they obviously don't wanna hear more and by saying MORE I might actually turn them OFF to the whole idea. Where maybe later in another state of mind, they would be more RESPONSIVE to God.

I just plant a seed and let them think about it.

And let God do the rest.

Having said all that. In any debate: It's best that both sides, make great allowances for each other. Listen to the other's ideas- even if you disagree. AND NEVER TRY AND MAKE the other see it your way. Too often arguments arise from debates such as these because each person is trying to convince the other of their point of view.

Instead I let that person know I what I think.....listen to what they have to say and do not try and force my views upon them.  

So I would encourage the moderators (if there are any) not to lock this thread prematurely.....this may get interesting, in a good way. :)

Sandman
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Politics and Religion are bad things to debate and this is a drug forum.........

God is mentioned in the steps also the term higher power what should be said here on the forum should be used in that content.......

Arguing about God himself is a futile arguement.........
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182493 tn?1348052915
Ok people lets not go there... practice tolerance and acceptance of what others believe and do not judge... having this fight will get us no where good..
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GOD.................

GOOD, ORDERLY, DIRECTION
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Since you cannot prove that statement about God, don't you think it would be better if you said that you don't believe in God.  

Peace,
Holly
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god is't real, the same with santa and aliens on the moon
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That one I won't touch............
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I have read in the bible that God gave man free will.........not my words but the bibles.........

So I guess it is up to you Daisy do you want to be an addict?

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God wants us to be redeemed through the blood of Jesus Christ.  God has also given each of us different tallents and skills to be used to further His kingdom here on earth.  We are here to serve Him!  

Now that means different things to everyone.  God does want you to be clean but you must understand that the devil will put up every roadblock possible to keep you from God's best.  As long as you misuse drugs you wont be able to complete your appointed rounds here.

Keep in mind that there was only one perfect person that died for you.  You will succeed in some things and fail at others.  When you fail Jesus is there to pick you up, dust you off then send you on your way again.  You will succeed at some things, then fail at some things and Jesus will be there again....you get the picture.

God speaks to each of us differently.  Are you listening?  Do you read the Bible each day?  Do you surround yourself with other believers in Christ?  Try these things and see if if will help.  There is not a person here that has not failed greatly and nobody is judging you....we are just trying to help in our own way.  I currently take 2 10/650 percs each day for pain.  I have gone cold turkey to see if I could make it...I cant....back pain is too bad.  

I also believe God has people go through certain situations to give them knowledge and strength to help others through the same fight.  People on this board have been or are going through the same fight you are and we are willing to lend a hand.

Your fight will be a difficult one but a fight that CAN BE WON!  You will need help of close friends and family and this board will help you also.  We are all in this fight together.

Try reading Psalm 91.  Please let me know if you do and what you think.  
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232561 tn?1206384750
...yes but faith or religion is not a salad bar....some think we can pick and choose what we want and leave the rest.

Some invent their own. If you decide to invent your own and call it 'god' that is something else too....

I believe in God.

I believe He is a loving and forgiving being: knows we are not perfect.....but wants us to give it a good try.

my 2 cents......
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222369 tn?1274474635
In my faith, God only wants us to live up to our abilities. To do any less would be a waste of his gift of life. That's just my faith. Each person has to find their own faith.
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221182 tn?1199263667
God wants you to be my oops never mind cant do that here... To me he is our Creator, he gives us life makes the sun to rise the moon to turn the tides and wants us to live our lives in peace when we fall he is their to help us up. And he directs our paths if we let him, to me thats who he is the simplified version anyway, who is he to you?? ..a-wakan
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232561 tn?1206384750
Are you sure?
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