Saint Augustine writes in his Confessions, “You have made us for yourself, O Lord, and our hearts are restless until they rest in You.” My daily experience. When I backtrack my restlessness, quite often I come to the conclusion that I am far away from God. Usually I can label this far away place as pride. But I have tasted the peace only God can give. I kind of sense His goodness and mercy. So, although it is a daily battle, coming back over and over again is what I hope to do until He takes me home.
We're the same age and both would have been coming out around the same time. We're definitely living different lives now. I agree with and follow church teachings on sexuality. But I'm really happy for you that you aren't giving up on God. Keep cultivating that relationship. God finds us where we are and can work in our lives in ways we don't expect. I think the temptation of Christians is to say that if a person isn't where they think they should be then they can't have a real relationship with Jesus. But I know that in my own life, no matter where I've been, God was working in my life and paving a way been to Him. I disagree with some of the conclusions you're at now, but I can really relate to what you're experiencing and I'm happy for you having that relationship you have now.
@@melodyrachel I used to live that way. I was actually engaged to a woman. One thing I can say and have learned is that you can think a woman is attractive…there’s nothing inherently wrong with that but it’s the action of acting on it. It’s the lust of it, even with thoughts. Obviously I’m not going to tell you what to believe or how to feel as I know personally the struggle of understanding God and what the Bible and Christianity is all about. As you walk with God and grow with Him, He will peel back the layers of not just His word but what He wants for you. Clearly God is pulling on your heart and I know for me personally where I was in life when I started seeking Him, I was horrified of what I had to give up but I had to count the cost. Some things I can recommend to grow deeper and keep your heart and mind in Christ is Moody Radio, and books by Lacey Sturm. Will be praying for you as you continue to grow!😁💖
Thanks for sharing your journey! I loved hearing about your experience with God and the real wrestling you've gone through with him. It was interesting to hear that in your cultural Christian environment, drinking alcohol was strongly condemned. In a lot of Muslim majority countries, it is Christians who are known for their religion allowing them to drink. Since Jesus turned water into wine, and alcohol is not forbidden anywhere in the Bible, it is a bit strange that some Christian groups have adopted that prohibition. Great story! Thanks for getting it out there!
I truly ssy to you. My father is more than what is todd in a building. My father never turned his back on people except religious people. Now i dont know you personally, but i see you have gone through something that was like s truman that matk your life? My father loves you. And so do i.
@@melodyrachel I have a question do you know you are good enough and worth of love, compassion, passion and more? Now this is not because what you do or what you have nope. The is because you are you.. that's unique.
Jesus loves you. If you believe that Jesus Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures was buried and rose again on the 3rd day according to the scriptures, you are saved. Jesus never stops loving you because everyone falls short of His Glory every day. Jesus gave us eternal life when we believed so we are God's children forever. It's not about what we do, it's what Jesus did for us. He saved us. He willingly gave His life so we can live. We have so much to be thankful for. Praise Jesus.
Saint Augustine writes in his Confessions, “You have made us for yourself, O Lord, and our hearts are restless until they rest in You.” My daily experience. When I backtrack my restlessness, quite often I come to the conclusion that I am far away from God. Usually I can label this far away place as pride. But I have tasted the peace only God can give. I kind of sense His goodness and mercy. So, although it is a daily battle, coming back over and over again is what I hope to do until He takes me home.
Thank you for sharing 🙏 I will ponder that 🤔
Love you and your journey. Thanks for coming so vulnerably yet again ❤
Thanks for watching guys!
We're the same age and both would have been coming out around the same time. We're definitely living different lives now. I agree with and follow church teachings on sexuality. But I'm really happy for you that you aren't giving up on God. Keep cultivating that relationship. God finds us where we are and can work in our lives in ways we don't expect.
I think the temptation of Christians is to say that if a person isn't where they think they should be then they can't have a real relationship with Jesus. But I know that in my own life, no matter where I've been, God was working in my life and paving a way been to Him. I disagree with some of the conclusions you're at now, but I can really relate to what you're experiencing and I'm happy for you having that relationship you have now.
Hey thanks! 🙏 so if you don’t mind sharing what conclusion did you arrive at regarding: your same sex attraction? 😊
@@melodyrachel I used to live that way. I was actually engaged to a woman. One thing I can say and have learned is that you can think a woman is attractive…there’s nothing inherently wrong with that but it’s the action of acting on it. It’s the lust of it, even with thoughts. Obviously I’m not going to tell you what to believe or how to feel as I know personally the struggle of understanding God and what the Bible and Christianity is all about. As you walk with God and grow with Him, He will peel back the layers of not just His word but what He wants for you. Clearly God is pulling on your heart and I know for me personally where I was in life when I started seeking Him, I was horrified of what I had to give up but I had to count the cost.
Some things I can recommend to grow deeper and keep your heart and mind in Christ is Moody Radio, and books by Lacey Sturm.
Will be praying for you as you continue to grow!😁💖
Wonderful video Mel!!
thanks for checking it out yo 🤙🤙
Amazing testimony, thank you for sharing your truth ❤🙏🏻
thanks man!
Thanks for sharing your journey! I loved hearing about your experience with God and the real wrestling you've gone through with him. It was interesting to hear that in your cultural Christian environment, drinking alcohol was strongly condemned. In a lot of Muslim majority countries, it is Christians who are known for their religion allowing them to drink. Since Jesus turned water into wine, and alcohol is not forbidden anywhere in the Bible, it is a bit strange that some Christian groups have adopted that prohibition. Great story! Thanks for getting it out there!
totally! haha thank you for engaging :)
I'm happy for you and your journey
thanks man, it truly is a wild ride
I truly ssy to you. My father is more than what is todd in a building. My father never turned his back on people except religious people. Now i dont know you personally, but i see you have gone through something that was like s truman that matk your life? My father loves you. And so do i.
bless 💗
@@melodyrachel I have a question do you know you are good enough and worth of love, compassion, passion and more? Now this is not because what you do or what you have nope. The is because you are you.. that's unique.
@@TimAlexander-t8m I appreciate your encouragement man, thanks for watching and engaging :)
Jesus loves you. If you believe that Jesus Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures was buried and rose again on the 3rd day according to the scriptures, you are saved.
Jesus never stops loving you because everyone falls short of His Glory every day.
Jesus gave us eternal life when we believed so we are God's children forever.
It's not about what we do, it's what Jesus did for us. He saved us. He willingly gave His life so we can live. We have so much to be thankful for. Praise Jesus.