**2010 Random Christian Thoughts Thread**

[phynestone]

Yea! Congrats on graduation and starting your new job!

[chickle]

I know God exists, but I am 100% sure he does not know that I do too.

Anytime I think about religion, I get depressed, it's like a door that will never open for me.

[LovingLady]

Chickle, if truly you want the door to be opened, God will open it.

Luke 11:9-10 (King James Version)

9 And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.

10 For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.

[luthiengirlie]

I know God exists, but I am 100% sure he does not know that I do too.

Anytime I think about religion, I get depressed, it's like a door that will never open for me.


Chickle.. don't think of it as a religion.. think of it as building a relationship..
what do you do when you meet a new hottie? you take the time to find out EVERYTHING you can about him. you read you desire to know his thought his mindset
you grow. build trust..

it's the same way with God...
don't put limitations on your relationship with HIm.

[topsyturvy86]

I don't know where else to put this little story so here goes. Last year I bought GHD's for £90 from an internet website doing a promotion. I paid the seller via paypal but didn't receive the item 2 weeks after. At first I thought it was the christmas rush but even after Christmas it didn't come and so I reported to paypal. They gave me a full refund, debited the seller and blocked the seller from doing business using their addy. The week after that a friend told me to check the post office even though they didn't leave a note telling me it was at the delivery office as a delivery service called 'parcel force' don't leave notes and take it to your nearest delivery office. I did so and voila! It was there! It came on time.

I felt really bad and told paypal and asked if I could pay for it but couldn't. I contacted the seller woman to explain the situation and she gave me another account to put the money in. I tried but it didn't go through. She gave me some other account but it didn't go through again so I prayed and left it because I had tried my best. My GHD's stopped working a couple of months ago ... they just didn't come on. I sent them to a GHD repair service last week 'cos I can't afford new ones and got very fond of them. They gave me a call today to tell me that they cannot fix it because it is a copy!! and my best bet is to bin it. I was surprised but now happy that I didn't pay a penny for it! Whoop! Thank God!

[Laela]

^^^ there you have it, Topsy! :laugh:

[Laela]

It's that time again... this one local Christian radio station is so commercialized ...Rudolph, jingling bells, Frosty...sigh....

Santa Claus and Satan's Cause

The modern-day Santa Claus is an American version of Saint Nicholas, a fourth century Roman Catholic bishop from Asia Minor who was noted for his good deeds and gift giving. This tradition first spread throughout Europe, and then found its way to America by the early Dutch settlers.

Since God's word warns us to BEWARE of tradition (Col. 2:8), we shouldn't be surprised to find the Devil right in the middle of the world's most celebrated holiday. Lucifer's desire has always been to dethrone God and exalt himself (Isa. 14:12-15). He desires worship (Luke 4:7; II Ths. 2:3-4). Perhaps you've never thought of it, but please note how Satan robs the Lord Jesus Christ of His glory by spreading the Santa Claus tradition...

SANTA IS ETERNAL
A child knows nothing of his beginning. To a child, Santa has just always existed.

JESUS CHRIST IS ETERNAL
"I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, saith the Lord, which is, and which was, and which is to come, the Almighty." (Rev. 1:8)

SANTA LIVES IN THE NORTH
Tradition holds that Santa Claus lives at the North Pole, a place ABOVE the rest of us.

JESUS CHRIST LIVES IN THE NORTH
"Beautiful for situation, the joy of the whole earth, is mount Zion, on the sides of the north, the city of the great King." (Psa. 48:2)

SANTA WEARS RED CLOTHING
Santa wears a red furry suit.

JESUS CHRIST WEARS RED CLOTHING
"And he was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood: and his name is called The Word of God." (Rev. 19:13)

SANTA HAS WHITE HAIR
Santa is always pictured as an old man with white hair like wool.

JESUS CHRIST HAS WHITE HAIR
"His head and his hairs were white like wool, as white as snow; and his eyes were as a flame of fire;" (Rev. 1:14)

SANTA FLIES AROUND GIVING GIFTS
Santa has the ability to defy the laws of gravity and fly around giving gifts to people.

JESUS CHRIST ASCENDED AND GAVE GIFTS UNTO MEN
"But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ. Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men." (Eph. 4:7-8)

SANTA IS COMING SOON
During the Christmas season it is emphasized over and over that "Santa is coming".

JESUS CHRIST IS COMING SOON
"He which testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly. Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus." (Rev. 22:20)

SANTA IS OMNISCIENT
Children are taught that Santa "knows when you've been good, and he knows when you've been bad".

JESUS CHRIST IS OMNISCIENT
"The eyes of the LORD are in every place, beholding the evil and the good." (Pro. 15:3) "And Jesus knowing their thoughts said, Wherefore think ye evil in your hearts?" (Mat. 9:4)

SANTA IS OMNIPRESENT
Santa must be omnipresent, because he has the ability to visit over a billion homes in a twenty-four hour period. That's over 1100 per second!

JESUS CHRIST IS OMNIPRESENT
"For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them." (Mat. 18:20)

SANTA IS OMNIPOTENT
He has the ability to carry presents for over a billion children.

JESUS CHRIST IS OMNIPOTENT
"And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth." (Mat. 28:18)

SANTA HAS SPIRIT HELPERS CALLED ELVES
Webster, 1828: "ELF...a spirit, the night-mar; a ghost, hag, witch"

JESUS CHRIST HAS SPIRIT HELPERS CALLED ANGELS
"Then the devil leaveth him, and, behold, angels came and ministered unto him." (Mat. 4:11)


SANTA - SANAT - SATAN?
Sanat Kumara is worshipped by some new age groups as God. H.P. Blavatsky, the mother of the new age movement, said on page 350 of her book, The Secret Doctrine, Vol. 2: "The name isn't important. It is the letters". "Santa" has the same letters as "Satan"! According to G.A. Riplinger, "Ole Nick" is listed as the name of a fallen angel in the Dictionary of Fallen Angels. (New Age Bible Versions, Gail Riplinger, pg. 53)

Friend, don't glorify Satan by giving the glory and attributes of Jesus Christ to Santa Claus! Santa is a COUNTERFEIT GOD, and you are honoring Satan when you teach your children to believe in Santa! Christians should teach their children the TRUTH. We should glorify God by teaching our children about Jesus Christ and His saving grace!

[topsyturvy86]

^^^ there you have it, Topsy! :laugh:

I know! :lol:

[loolalooh]

I'm trying to let God be God. It's been difficult. Last week, the second I let God be God, BAM ... something happened. To this day, I still don't know if it was Him saying "see what happens when you let me be me" or the enemy taking deception up one notch. Today, I'm going back to letting God be God. It's safer that way, even if the enemy has to find another way to lie to me.

[Guitarhero]

Santa is a latin derivative of "sanctus" which means "saintly" or "sanctified, separate, set apart." In English, it's simply "saint." There actually was a Saint Nicholas who was a g-dly man. It's secular society that made him into a myth. But mythology is in every culture. It's no different than telling kids that the new baby came from the stork.

[Nice Lady]

The gift of forgiveness is one of the greatest gifts you gave to mankind and it is more than a blessing to return it to others. Your blood was shed for me to enjoy so many benefits rich and freely. Forgiveness is a lifestyle and apart of grace. Your love and gifts are so great. Luv it---yay! LEGGO!

[luthiengirlie]

Time to be Bold YHWH SAYS

[it_comes_naturally]

I know this storm wasn't for my end. It wasn't to take me under. It was to draw me near to you, Lord. It was for me to see that you still work miracles and you still have the last say.

It has been really difficult going thru this, but if I'm going thru, that means I have to come out! It's only a test! This test WILL be turned into a testimony. You WILL get the glory Lord!

[Laela]

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[GoddessMaker]

Lord your teaching me patience..my new job I started Monday is such a unorganized company..I know I shouldnt dare complain since it took forever to find work but this is ridiculous..then the ppl in HR were just horrid and I want to be in HR so I know it wont be for this company..

The trainer is country and she likes to take 1 and 30 min lunch breaks not come in til 830 and leave at 430..which means most of our training is missing..were a day behind in our training and training ends Friday for her..I should be happy but Im seeing too much..Im already looking at Monster..

The class is full of grown folks who want to bring their old work history up like oh we did it this way at my old company..honey where not there just shut up and listen..

And this is for my CF Sisters..I love the Lord with all my heart but Im so close to slapping some folks bc they like to think were in church or some sort in the training..It embarrasses me to be a christian bc I hope others dont think all christian women act this way..

On to better things Im like dehydrated for Jesus I cant get enough prayer,and the word..it keeps me at peace at work even when the devil just throws my finances in my face..Lord is my all man I love Jesus..

[Guitarhero]

Lord your teaching me patience..my new job I started Monday is such a unorganized company..I know I shouldnt dare complain since it took forever to find work but this is ridiculous..then the ppl in HR were just horrid and I want to be in HR so I know it wont be for this company..

The trainer is country and she likes to take 1 and 30 min lunch breaks not come in til 830 and leave at 430..which means most of our training is missing..were a day behind in our training and training ends Friday for her..I should be happy but Im seeing too much..Im already looking at Monster..

The class is full of grown folks who want to bring their old work history up like oh we did it this way at my old company..honey where not there just shut up and listen..

And this is for my CF Sisters..I love the Lord with all my heart but Im so close to slapping some folks bc they like to think were in church or some sort in the training..It embarrasses me to be a christian bc I hope others dont think all christian women act this way..

On to better things Im like dehydrated for Jesus I cant get enough prayer,and the word..it keeps me at peace at work even when the devil just throws my finances in my face..Lord is my all man I love Jesus..


You know what, though, Goddessmaker? If you landed a position in HR and straightened them out, you'd be the best employee they ever had and would be promoted to regional something! You should shoot for the stars there first because the experience fixing a disorganized business will be great on your future CV!!!!! I wish you well in your new job! :bighug:

[tyrablu]

I fell off the wagon, but I'm getting on again. I need to let go of things and let God have his way. Stop worrying and let God. 'Sigh' it's hard though.

[Vonnieluvs08]

I really dislike this time of year. I want my own family to spend the holidays with. I miss my Dad.

I keep chanting "God is enough" and I'm trying to trust and lean on him, but I'm so used to doing it myself to make sure it gets done that "deprogramming" myself is just overly frustrating. I just feel so lonely.

[paradise79]

@t yrablu, welcome back sister. you already know how good He is, don't you?we fall down but we get up...He came for sinners, for those who fall to bring them up, to renew them, to save them. So you're on your way: just repent and let Him in your life again. Sending you some *e-hugs*.

@ Vonnie, I like your location (In safety in His arms...) caus ethat's exactly the place to be. I hear your frustration, you'll have your own family to spend this time with. You know what, you're blessed and it takes some time to execute the perfect plan He has for you.
Don't stop singing that song and please, not just try but trust and lean on Him. Let Him guide you. At this time whenever you feel lonely, talk to Him, let Him being there for you. It's ok to feel lonely but remember you're not alone, He is the best friend, partner and family that you can have.

Some months ago, I felt so lonely, like I was missing somebody. I used to talk to Jesus althrough the day, talking to Him like a friend, somebody who is just here by my side. So I told Him "you know how I'm feeling right now, don't you? You promise me to be there for me, to be my friend, to be my everything so how come do I feel so lonely now?My Jesus, please talk to me, guide my thoughts and let me share the moments of my life with you, entertain me.I do think I only need you in my life". Do I need to say, praying, praising and celebrating the Lord can ease your pain, your insecurities, your doubts?

[paradise79]

Lord your teaching me patience..my new job I started Monday is such a unorganized company..I know I shouldnt dare complain since it took forever to find work but this is ridiculous..then the ppl in HR were just horrid and I want to be in HR so I know it wont be for this company..

The trainer is country and she likes to take 1 and 30 min lunch breaks not come in til 830 and leave at 430..which means most of our training is missing..were a day behind in our training and training ends Friday for her..I should be happy but Im seeing too much..Im already looking at Monster..

The class is full of grown folks who want to bring their old work history up like oh we did it this way at my old company..honey where not there just shut up and listen..

And this is for my CF Sisters..I love the Lord with all my heart but Im so close to slapping some folks bc they like to think were in church or some sort in the training..It embarrasses me to be a christian bc I hope others dont think all christian women act this way..

On to better things Im like dehydrated for Jesus I cant get enough prayer,and the word..it keeps me at peace at work even when the devil just throws my finances in my face..Lord is my all man I love Jesus..

I love that feeling :yep: