Christian Support Group Community Group
This is a place for everyone who loves Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior (or those who are seeking Him), to come and discuss important issues in their lives and find support from fellow believers in regards to their faith and life. We uphold the Bible and living a Christ-like life, not as a way to heaven, but as a reflection of our love for God.
"Delight yourself in the Lord." Psalm 37:4
"This scripture is not a secondary suggestion. It is a radical call to pursue your fullest satisfaction in all that God promises to be for you in Jesus. It is a call to live in the joyful freedom and sacrificial love that comes from faith in future grace. Then will come to pass the purpose of God who chose us in Christ to live 'to the praise of his glory.'"
John Piper "Future Grace."
About 3 years ago, I read the book "Desiring God" by the above author as part of a course. Many of the other students thought the book was challenging, or even heretical. I tried to read it with an open mind, without judgment. Since that time, God has led me on an incredible journey of healing and spiritual growth. God has also given me many wonderful scriptures, and when I saw this book "Future Grace", I bought it and it confirmed many of the things God had given me in the Word, but in a much better way than I could have expressed it.
The last three years have seen me break free from depression, anxiety, fear and confusion. No, not perfect, I admit, but really a change in the way I view life and people. It has helped me to understand that I really do need to love myself, as Christ taught us "He answered: " 'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind'; and, 'Love your neighbor as yourself.' " Luke 10:27 and many other places in scripture.
It has set me free from worrying about what others think of me, rather to seek what the Lord thinks of me.
So what is your purpose in life? Do we have time in our busy society, with work, families, church and just trying to find some time in the rat race of life to really love the Lord, as well as others, and even ourself? It seems that many times, we focus on wanting God to give us the desires of our heart - and we are frustrated when God does not seem to answer that prayer. Yet, the fruits of the Holy Spirit are love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, gentleness, faith,goodness and self-control. (Gal. 5:22-23). I think we all want the first three - love, peace and joy, but how many of us have the patience, the goodness and kindness, the faith and the self control, which are part of the package? I have struggled for many years to internalize these fruits, but God was truly patient with me.
So do you desire God, or only the things He can give you? Please post your thoughts, any passages. I want to hear how others have been set free, or perhaps you want to know how to find the freedom in Christ, which eludes you, like it did me for so many years of my Christian walk.
"This scripture is not a secondary suggestion. It is a radical call to pursue your fullest satisfaction in all that God promises to be for you in Jesus. It is a call to live in the joyful freedom and sacrificial love that comes from faith in future grace. Then will come to pass the purpose of God who chose us in Christ to live 'to the praise of his glory.'"
John Piper "Future Grace."
About 3 years ago, I read the book "Desiring God" by the above author as part of a course. Many of the other students thought the book was challenging, or even heretical. I tried to read it with an open mind, without judgment. Since that time, God has led me on an incredible journey of healing and spiritual growth. God has also given me many wonderful scriptures, and when I saw this book "Future Grace", I bought it and it confirmed many of the things God had given me in the Word, but in a much better way than I could have expressed it.
The last three years have seen me break free from depression, anxiety, fear and confusion. No, not perfect, I admit, but really a change in the way I view life and people. It has helped me to understand that I really do need to love myself, as Christ taught us "He answered: " 'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind'; and, 'Love your neighbor as yourself.' " Luke 10:27 and many other places in scripture.
It has set me free from worrying about what others think of me, rather to seek what the Lord thinks of me.
So what is your purpose in life? Do we have time in our busy society, with work, families, church and just trying to find some time in the rat race of life to really love the Lord, as well as others, and even ourself? It seems that many times, we focus on wanting God to give us the desires of our heart - and we are frustrated when God does not seem to answer that prayer. Yet, the fruits of the Holy Spirit are love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, gentleness, faith,goodness and self-control. (Gal. 5:22-23). I think we all want the first three - love, peace and joy, but how many of us have the patience, the goodness and kindness, the faith and the self control, which are part of the package? I have struggled for many years to internalize these fruits, but God was truly patient with me.
So do you desire God, or only the things He can give you? Please post your thoughts, any passages. I want to hear how others have been set free, or perhaps you want to know how to find the freedom in Christ, which eludes you, like it did me for so many years of my Christian walk.
Do we focus on "stuff" or on God? I know this is the heart of the gospel. His blessedness is his very self. The greatest joy is to enjoy God. Hallelujah!
That leap of faith is a biggy------ no doubt but it;s so cool when He catches u ---- and ur trust /faith swores---
and ur never the same again ----
U can do it --- I remember being in ur spot--and ur honesty has given me pause to look back and praise our Lord for all Hes done and is doing in my life
God is good
That leap of faith is a biggy------ no doubt but it;s so cool when He catches u ---- and ur trust /faith swores---
and ur never the same again ----
U can do it --- I remember being in ur spot--and ur honesty has given me pause to look back and praise our Lord for all Hes done and is doing in my life
God is good