What should i do? - All About GOD2024-03-29T07:23:46Zhttp://www.allaboutgod.net/forum/topics/what-should-i-do?xg_source=activity&feed=yes&xn_auth=noIn Matthew, Jesus said in ver…tag:www.allaboutgod.net,2018-03-23:1383940:Comment:17507312018-03-23T03:23:43.788ZTammyhttp://www.allaboutgod.net/profile/TammyHenson
<p>In Matthew, Jesus said in verses 33-37 "<span class="words-of-christ">Again y</span><span class="words-of-christ">ou have heard that it was said to those of old,</span> <span class="words-of-christ">‘You shall not swear falsely, but</span> <span class="words-of-christ">shall perform to the Lord what you have sworn.’</span><span> </span><span class="words-of-christ">But I say to you,</span> <span class="words-of-christ">Do not take an oath at all, either by heaven, for…</span></p>
<p>In Matthew, Jesus said in verses 33-37 "<span class="words-of-christ">Again y</span><span class="words-of-christ">ou have heard that it was said to those of old,</span> <span class="words-of-christ">‘You shall not swear falsely, but</span> <span class="words-of-christ">shall perform to the Lord what you have sworn.’</span><span> </span><span class="words-of-christ">But I say to you,</span> <span class="words-of-christ">Do not take an oath at all, either by heaven, for</span> <span class="words-of-christ">it is the throne of God,</span><span> </span><span class="words-of-christ">or by the earth, for it is his footstool, or by Jerusalem, for it is</span> <span class="words-of-christ">the city of the great King.</span><span> </span><span class="words-of-christ">And do not take an oath by your head, for you cannot make one hair white or black.</span><span> </span><span class="words-of-christ">Let what you say be simply ‘Yes’ or ‘No’;</span> <span class="words-of-christ">anything more than this comes from evil." With that being said, I want to add that Jesus wasn't talking about those promises made in the heat of an emotional moment. You know the old sayings like "I cross my heart and hope to die that I won't do so & so" or "I swear on my dead mother's grave or on my children's lives" or "I swear on a stack of Bibles"? Those aren't the oaths & vows He was speaking of here. He was speaking of deeper vows & oaths & saying not to even make them because you never know what tomorrow holds. You may not be able to hold up your end of the bargain or may find it not to be Scriptural as you grow in Christ. I think it could also be speaking financially as well where people get so financially in debt when they shouldn't. </span></p>
<p>But everything Carla said, I totally amen all of it. </p> You’re welcome beloved. God i…tag:www.allaboutgod.net,2018-03-14:1383940:Comment:17500942018-03-14T20:34:03.494ZCarlahttp://www.allaboutgod.net/profile/CarlaButler777
You’re welcome beloved. God is good all the time.
You’re welcome beloved. God is good all the time. You relieved my heart and the…tag:www.allaboutgod.net,2018-03-14:1383940:Comment:17501732018-03-14T17:58:10.570ZAnanyahttp://www.allaboutgod.net/profile/Ananya
You relieved my heart and the burden i was carrying on my head for so long. Thank you so much. You made me feel good. God bless you sister. You are good and you are the children of Lord our Lord. Love God. Amen..
You relieved my heart and the burden i was carrying on my head for so long. Thank you so much. You made me feel good. God bless you sister. You are good and you are the children of Lord our Lord. Love God. Amen.. Hi Ananya,
Your heart is ten…tag:www.allaboutgod.net,2018-03-13:1383940:Comment:17499992018-03-13T18:14:11.732ZCarlahttp://www.allaboutgod.net/profile/CarlaButler777
<p>Hi Ananya,</p>
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<p>Your heart is tender towards God and your promise, and that is a beautiful thing. </p>
<p>It's important that we don't take God's Grace and Mercy lightly, I believe you take your promises before God very seriously, and that is the right thing to do... But, having said that, a few scriptures come to mind:</p>
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<p>Psalm 103 <sup><font size="2">14 </font></sup>For he knows how weak we are;…<br></br></p>
<p>Hi Ananya,</p>
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<p>Your heart is tender towards God and your promise, and that is a beautiful thing. </p>
<p>It's important that we don't take God's Grace and Mercy lightly, I believe you take your promises before God very seriously, and that is the right thing to do... But, having said that, a few scriptures come to mind:</p>
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<p>Psalm 103 <sup><font size="2">14 </font></sup>For he knows how weak we are;<br/><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Ps-103-14">he remembers we are only dust.</span></span></p>
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<p><span class="indent-1"><span class="text Ps-103-14">Psalm 86 <sup><font size="2">15 </font></sup>But you, O Lord,<br/><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Ps-86-15">are a God of compassion and mercy,</span><br/><span class="text Ps-86-15">slow to get angry</span><br/><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Ps-86-15">and filled with unfailing love and faithfulness.</span></span></span></p>
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<p><span class="indent-1"><span class="text Ps-103-14"><span class="text Ps-86-15">2 Samuel 24 <span class="text 2Sam-24-14" id="en-NLT-8683"><sup class="versenum"><font size="2">14 </font></sup>“I’m in a desperate situation!” David replied to Gad. “But let us fall into the hands of the <span class="small-caps" style="font-variant: small-caps;">Lord</span>, for his mercy is great. Do not let me fall into human hands.”</span></span></span></span></p>
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<p><span class="indent-1"><span class="text Ps-103-14"><span class="text Ps-86-15"><span class="text 2Sam-24-14">My point is, God is merciful. He knows we will sometimes make promises or say things that we can't keep. I suggest that you go to God and just be honest. Say something like "Father God, My Creator, Redeemer, Lord and King. I made a promise to never marry. I'm sad now because I feel differently about it. I think I might want to get married one day, and I should never have made that promise. Please forgive me. Thank you. I'm so grateful that you understand how weak I am, and you also understand why I made the promise in the first place. I'm asking Lord for your blessing to one day be married and have children of my own. Please confirm it to me that I have your blessing, as I can't imagine getting married outside of You blessing my relationship and my family. I ask this in Jesus' name...the Name above all Names. Amen"</span></span></span></span></p>
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<p><span class="indent-1"><span class="text Ps-103-14"><span class="text Ps-86-15"><span class="text 2Sam-24-14">God is interested in redemption and blessing. I've heard people say that God is a God of second chances.... But He is so much more than that. He is The God of more chances.... it doesn't stop at second chances. Simply confess your sin to Him. </span></span></span></span></p>
<p><span class="indent-1"><span class="text Ps-103-14"><span class="text Ps-86-15"><span class="text 2Sam-24-14">1 John 1 <span class="text 1John-1-9" id="en-NLT-30510"><sup class="versenum"><font size="2">9 "</font></sup>But if we confess our sins to him, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all wickedness."</span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p><span class="indent-1"><span class="text Ps-103-14"><span class="text Ps-86-15"><span class="text 2Sam-24-14"> 1King 8</span></span></span></span> <span class="indent-1"><span class="text Ps-103-14"><span class="text Ps-86-15"><span class="text 2Sam-24-14"><span class="text 1Kgs-8-23" id="en-NASB-9009"><sup class="versenum"><font size="2">23 "</font></sup>He said, “O <span class="small-caps" style="font-variant: small-caps;">Lord</span>, the God of Israel, there is no God like You in heaven above or on earth beneath, keeping covenant and <i>showing</i> lovingkindness to Your servants who walk before You with all their heart..."</span></span></span></span></span></p>
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<p><span class="indent-1"><span class="text Ps-103-14"><span class="text Ps-86-15"><span class="text 2Sam-24-14"><span class="text 1Kgs-8-23">Proverbs 3 "<sup><font size="2"> 5</font></sup>Trust in the <span class="small-caps" style="font-variant: small-caps;">Lord</span> with all your heart<br/><span class="text Prov-3-5">And do not lean on your own understanding.</span><br/><span class="text Prov-3-6" id="en-NASB-16462"><sup class="versenum"><font size="2">6 </font></sup>In all your ways acknowledge Him,</span><br/><span class="text Prov-3-6">And He will make your paths straight."</span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
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<p><span class="indent-1"><span class="text Ps-103-14"><span class="text Ps-86-15"><span class="text 2Sam-24-14">Blessings, Carla</span></span></span></span></p>
<p></p> Hi Carla,
I didn't just said…tag:www.allaboutgod.net,2018-03-13:1383940:Comment:17501512018-03-13T17:38:46.747ZAnanyahttp://www.allaboutgod.net/profile/Ananya
Hi Carla,<br />
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I didn't just said, i promised that i am never gonna marry. And i do really want to get married and i want to have kids that's for sure. But should i break the promise?
Hi Carla,<br />
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I didn't just said, i promised that i am never gonna marry. And i do really want to get married and i want to have kids that's for sure. But should i break the promise? Hi Ananya;
I'm so sorry to h…tag:www.allaboutgod.net,2018-03-12:1383940:Comment:17499872018-03-12T17:30:03.501ZCarlahttp://www.allaboutgod.net/profile/CarlaButler777
<p>Hi Ananya;</p>
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<p>I'm so sorry to hear that you have lost your brother. That must have been so difficult for you and your entire family. As a mother, I can't imagine how difficult it would be to endure losing a child.</p>
<p>In regards to getting married and having kids, it is hands down, the most important decision you will ever make. When you have kids, you are literally promising to care for, guide, counsel, correct and provide for another human being, and you are responsible…</p>
<p>Hi Ananya;</p>
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<p>I'm so sorry to hear that you have lost your brother. That must have been so difficult for you and your entire family. As a mother, I can't imagine how difficult it would be to endure losing a child.</p>
<p>In regards to getting married and having kids, it is hands down, the most important decision you will ever make. When you have kids, you are literally promising to care for, guide, counsel, correct and provide for another human being, and you are responsible for their well-being until they are 18 years old (legally), but I can tell you truthfully, it goes on much past the 18 years required by law. Once you become a parent, something shifts in regards to their well-being.... IF it doesn't, something is wrong, because it should. It's not something to enter into lightly, nor is it something to do in order to please someone else. It must be something you want, or you could potentially resent your own kids, and also your mother. Getting married and having children is not for everyone. Some people are better off staying single, and never having kids...or getting married, but never having kids. If you meet a man and the two of you fall in love, you will decide together if you want to have kids. It's a personal choice for that couple to make.</p>
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<p>It's okay that you spoke in anger and said you will never marry anyone. You were likely having an emotional response during an extremely stressful time...that's totally normal. If you feel now that you are changing your mind, that's okay too. Please don't let anyone pressure you though... It's not anyone else's business. Pray for God to give you wisdom and direction in knowing this. Wisdom is needed here.</p>
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<p>I will tell you this-- I am married with two boys. Before I met my husband, I never thought I would want kids. But then I changed my mind. They are both incredible young men. I'm so completely overwhelmed with how blessed I am and how wonderful it is to be a Mom.</p>
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<p>Blessings, Carla</p>