When have you felt deeply connected to God's love?
I have always had a connection with God. But over this past year, something has changed inside of me and I have craved a deeper and stronger relationship with the Lord. For the first time in my life (I’ll be 57 in a couple of weeks) I’ve read my Bible. I’m almost done and I plan to start reading it over again. I feel like I need to know more. I finally have the connection that I have always wanted.
When have you felt deeply connected to God's love?
When I first started to consistently read my bible and study the word everyday. It started just before I left for my internship and while there have been some low times, I really feel like he has let me go through this internship with a loving guidance to see things He has planned in my future.
I remember that one of the fruits of the spirit is long suffering and if I have the Spirit, I have Jesus and what ever I am waiting on will be given to me in due time, in God’s will.
how many of you feel like God might be ignoring your prayers? I feel so spiritually stagnant and unheard. I feel like God dosent want me to feel peace, but deep down I know that’s not true. I just pray he continues working in my life..
When have you felt deeply connected to God's love?
This entire year. Through all the trials and tribulations. His love for me has remained. He reminds me daily how luckily I’am to be in his light and grace. Given the free gift of enteral life.
Do you believe the Israelites were wrong to complain in the desert?
I don't think they were wrong, they were just being honest about how they were feeling. Dwelling in that however, allowing it to displace trust in God is when it gets to be a bad thing. You can sit on your pity pot, but don't sit there forever.
When have you felt deeply connected to God's love?
I have felt deeply connect to Gods love during hard seasons of life. It may be because I draw near to him very intentionally during those times. Which makes me reflect that during the good times I want to draw as closely as I do during the hard times. His love and presence isn’t contingent on what season I’m walking through. He’s constant
I think it’s hardest to love my neighbour when they hurt me, misunderstand me or make it difficult for me to show kindness. But I’m learning that loving others isn’t just about how they treat me, it’s about reflecting the love and grace God shows me every day. Even when it’s difficult, I want to choose love over frustration.
When have you felt deeply connected to God's love?
When I felt the urge to surrender my frustrations to him. For he takes all burdens from me when I get overwhelmed with my kids, or when I have too much on my mind in a short amount of time. He is so gentle with his yolk, and his burden is so soft for him taking in all that we give him. It gives me a beautiful sense of comfort knowing his love will always be with me.
What challenge are you facing that feels like a wilderness?
Selling my houses has been a nightmare of extra expenses, greedy people, and an unrelenting illness. Too sick, too trusting, and belief that others have Tre same ethics I do. Either I’m going to be homeless when this is all over because all my profits will have been taken, or I’m saving a huge lawsuit that might drag on for tears. And invite meantime all I have to live in is my monthly SS check…but… GOD’s got this! And I’ll keep holding on. I’m not brat by Satan and his powers yet!
Do you find it harder to forgive or to pray for your enemies?
Praying for my enemies. After everything is over, I just don’t care enough to be bothered any more. And I need. Yo feel to pray effectively. It’s tough either way.