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Dear God,
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Dear God, |
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EagleScorpion Senior Member
since 2000-03-08
Posts 1644Here, Now, Forever 
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Dear God, We haven't talked much lately. Well, I guess we haven't really had a verbal conversation for quite some time now, but I suppose we really have been communicating in depth this entire time..but we haven't TALKED, Lord. I know it's unnecessary but I just wanted to see how things are doing, thats all. As you undoubtedly know, a long time ago, a friend of mine told me about you, and made me realize that you aren't the God that everyone seems to always be talking about nowadays. Before my beloved friend helped me open my eyes, I used to think awful things of you. I used to believe that you would destroy me If I didn't do things your way. I used to believe that you would send me to hell for certain things that I've done. I never liked thinking that. It made me feel horrible thoughts. I lived my life in a state of confusion and uncertainty. My life literally began to derail following my parent's divorce, and I began doing things that harmed me. I didn't feel that I had a buddy that I could talk to when there was no one else. I felt cold and alone, and this emptyness just perpetuated the self destruction. Now that I have changed my point of view about you, and see you for whom you really are, I find myself getting my life back together. I know I can talk to you whenever I want and words and repeated prayers do little justice to what I REALLY want to say to you. Does that make sense? I feel sorry for many people who beleive that your ego is so fragile that you require them to bow to you in fearful reverance. They feel they must grovel before you to recieve your blessings. I feel sorry for people who insist that their way is the best way and the ONLY way to you. Is a church more sacred than a mosque? Is a mosque more sacred than a synogogue? Are you, the Lord our God, to be found in one place and not the other? I already know the answer to this question, so, as you know, you need not answer. I guess I am writing this letter to you in the hope that somebody may read it and ponder it's truths just for the most brief of moments. In this day and age, I feel there is no subject more relevant to address than this. I'm not trying to get on my soapbox and say this is this and that is that. I just want certain people to realize that there ARE other ways to believe in you, and none of the ways are necessarily the wrong ways. Despite what I say at times, I love my life. I love it as much as anybody ever could, though I admit that I take it for granted. For all of it's ups and downs, Lord, all in all, it has been quite a thrilling roller coaster ride so far. I have learned so much. We have all learned so much, but I know we have so much to learn. I know you are learning with us too. I know your love is unconditional, and I cannot thank you enough for the love that you send me. I guess your only condition is for me to realize that you dont want to hurt me, and never would, under any circumstance. You want us to be happy. This brings tears to my eyes. It brings tears to my eyes to see a man like Jesus being nailed to a cross to suffer in the setting desert sun, when all he wanted to do was tell us that God is a loving and forgiving God. Will mankind EVER learn? Will mankind ever learn that WE and the Father are as one? Father, I would never try to take advantage of your unconditional love unless it is to make myself and my loved ones happy. In light of all of this, I've been giving much thought to the matter of the distinction between religion and spirituality. It is clear to me that one of these, religion, is an institution, while the other, spirituality, is an experience. In regards to this message forum, I feel it should be renamed "Religious Journeys", dont you think, Lord? I'm just happy to say that my religious journey is long over, Lord, and I have never been closer to you than I am now, for last night, I danced with angels. That's just me. Tell them. Tell them all, and give them a kiss while you are at it. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory ARE yours, now and forever. Love, thy discerning poet and aspiring angel Joe |
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sandgrain Member Elite
since 1999-09-21
Posts 3662Sycamore, IL, USA |
Realization of God's unconditional love certainly changes how we see Him. Or perhaps it's His complete forgiveness when we're sorry for our wayward ways. A very dear alcoholic friend said all those he hated for being on his back, he learned were his dearest caring friends as he became alcohol free. I think this holds true with our view of God, also. Thank you for sharing your views. God bless. Rae |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
I am glad that you discovered that God is a loving God. God bless you. Joyce |
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Musicmaker1969
since 2000-06-25
Posts 589Peterborough, Ontario Canada |
Very true. A lot of people think that God is going to crush them like bugs if they do something wrong. If only they would listen to us tell them about 1 Corinthians about what true love is. And if only WE would get out there and tell them this truth. We don't have to wait to talk to God. We have an eternal open line to Heaven any time we want. I enjoyed your "letter" and found many, many truths in it. Sheri Adams Jesus lives in my heart! He can in yours too!!! |
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