I believe God does not create problems in our lives, sin does. God just shows us how we have strayed from Him, which can and should break our hearts, but He forgives us, and we continue to try our best to live for Him
Our faith isn't based on fear of hell, but rather on love of Christ. God gave us his son, mercy, love, not to mention every good thing we've ever received on this Earth (James 1:17) I believe in Christ because he gave me life, and life to the full .(John 10:10)
I remember when I was in a dark place and then I heard this song and my eyes were opened and I realized God loves me. His love is amazing. Since that night I have enjoyed Gods Mercy and Grace.
Proverbs 3: 11-12 My son, do not despise the Lord’s discipline, and do not resent his rebuke, because the Lord disciplines those he loves,as a father the son he delights in. :)
It's not that God "makes" things go wrong. He allows suffering in our lives for one of 2 reasons. One is to get our attention and bring us back around to what's important, learning about Him. The other reason is to allow us to apply what we've learned. It's like training for the Olympics. In the Christian life, the challenges and suffering are the event, where we get to put into practice what He's been preparing us for. Our "training" is to spend time learning about Him every day.
Thank you God for it all, All the madness, suffering, lost battles, pain, depression, and emptiness. Through it You defeated my pride, maybe just for an instant, but its all worth it. I'm on my knees with a bleeding heart and and empty hands, thank You for your mercy!
i have a loved one in the hospital and just today i talked with the doctor. the prognosis is grim, and my heart is broken over it. listening to this song makes me look at things in a different light. yes, it's okay to be sad. it's okay to be devastated. but i thank God for being there to hold my hand and guide me through such dark times. thank you Father, for this opportunity to draw closer to you. it's because of this song that i am reminded God is good. thank you Lord.
We are all only the children of a great God who was willing to send his only beloved son down from all of his glory to die for our sins someone so Innocent and he gave his life for us out of love a kove so great that all we can say is thank you
The issue with our version of reality is its limited by what we see, hear, and experience. What every person on this planet sees is different, hears is different. Believing in one god isn't narrow minded. I choose to believe in Jesus because I have seen the reality of his word, his kingdom, his actions, and his love. I would rather believe I belong to a god who left everything for me instead of insisting I was a random accident. I can't explain the universe regardless. Can you? ;)
along with me for the sake of "getting" my view) - think about the one thing that you could never do without - it could be food or water or something more fundamental like your parents or (weird enough) yourself. A lot of times we do not realize it but it could even be our desires. Mine was acceptance (dont worry i wont go all teenage angst on u) but i realised it was something i was putting so much energy into. I was in effect, a slave to that. God says, "that hole you feel you have" or "that
thing you feel you need so desperately, I've got it" and stuff in life is so transient, like when you finally get accepted by a group of friends you have to move out of town for a job or someone dies or something but God is permanent. He promises us stuff because He wants us to know what life is like with Him, its not about heaven or hell its about "here's the best you can be i'm giving you the choice to take it or leave it but I would love if you took it" That is what my faith is based on. You?
And what evolution couldv'e created this world but we can't be saved from it all this pain, evil. God promises us to save us from these. Behold I will make a new heaven and new earth says the LORD.And people will not remember the past or think about those things. My people will be happy for ever and ever because of the things I will make. Isaiah 65:17-18
God doesn't mess up everything so you turn back to him. He allows trials to enter our lives to test us. Think of it like this: Our life is like a car. THe car is built or in this case, born and grows up (gets painted and such). But during its construction, it must go through a series of tests to make sure the car is apt to drive. Trials are like the tests given to a car, they only find your weak points and strenghthen(?) them. He'll let you bend but never break.
only God will prevail, and all the satanists and non-believers will have their mind blown by the love of God, and i will pray that God invade their hearts and show them
yeah, I got a slightly different meaning, like God shows us we need Him by allowing trials to come our way.....but He doesn't actually make them come because sin does that like stklapak said. and then we see we need Him and come worship, love, and trust Him, but that is just me
i tink i figured out what this song means i might be wrong though. i think it means God can make every thing go wrong if thats what it takes to make me get on my knees and worship him, am i right?
In many ways yes, in others - scientists are trying to discover it. People used to believe that world is flat, and was thanking god for not falling off the cliff. Later on it turned out that the world is round and there was no divine intervention. But you didn't answered my question. Were you born a christian? And I will add another one - how many scriptures of other religions and beliefs have you read/studied? And to go to heaven my deeds must be good or only intentions?
Yes, he ALLOWS them but he never MAKES them, there is difference. He allows us "cars" to hit bumps in the Race so the next one similar to it wont cause as much damage. :)
Just because humans were mistaken doesn't mean GOd was - and if you study the progression of the big bang theory, you may see an uncanny resemblence to the progression of the creation story - except of course, we say, God spoke and things happened, and the big bang theory says, that . . . ... and all of a sudden a big bang happened and then things happened
are there any big name retailers that carries this cd.... as the christian music stores around here have closed and i want a physical copy not a downloaded copy
Your very statement is in justification of that verse you just mentioned - what it means is that those who do not believe will not fully understand the power of the cross - like for example - if you do not believe the internet existed then you would never understand the influence of things like Viral videos. (or the extent of their influence. right? - I dont think there is more than one redemption story, i just want to clarify what you believe is the story in order to comment.
You know, the basis of the christian faith is not fear of hell. In fact hell does not even feature in the christian faith - God doesn't constantly hang it over our heads like some tyrannical slave-master would "oh dont follow me and its a short-cut to the pool of burning sulphur" - no. Imagine someone said to you, okay we've all done things wrong in our lives and somehow you've become a slave to something (you may not think it - you may actually think that you are as free as whatever but play
No, I was not born a christian. I'll pose another question in response, Is it really possible to actually fully understand a religion through having "studied" it? I know of quite a lot of religions and what it seems they base their theology on, but, from your responses, it seems that you are making poorly informed prejudgments on Christianity. Its based on yours and not a strong Christian's perspective. Are you a christian, or are u basing your assessment on what you perceive as Christianity?
That calling us dog slaves isn't much of an offense if people like you are the ones who have will have the true suffering if you continue the way you are.
i said that you DON'T believe in 2699 gods (of total apx. total 2700 nowadays), and I called you slave because you don't act as your will , but as some book tells you to. "Do What Thou Wilt Shall Be The Whole Of The Law"
Well, actually, I only believe in one God. I'm not sure how you perceived in any way shape or form that im polytheistic. Secondly, your argument is highly invalid because you say that I believe in 2699 gods, then continue to regard to me as an atheist? Lastly you imply that your atheist, and then have the ignorance to refer to me as a slave to God. If you're an atheist why would you believe me to be a slave to God? Since God doesn't exist in your feeble mind how could I possibly be his slave?
Religion created more differences between all of us humans. Why did we do this? Wake up. The Earth is not 6000 years old and we evolved so you can say tata' to Adam & Eve as well. Peace out
I believe God does not create problems in our lives, sin does. God just shows us how we have strayed from Him, which can and should break our hearts, but He forgives us, and we continue to try our best to live for Him
Our faith isn't based on fear of hell, but rather on love of Christ. God gave us his son, mercy, love, not to mention every good thing we've ever received on this Earth (James 1:17) I believe in Christ because he gave me life, and life to the full .(John 10:10)
I remember when I was in a dark place and then I heard this song and my eyes were opened and I realized God loves me. His love is amazing. Since that night I have enjoyed Gods Mercy and Grace.
God is good, he knows all and he's using this pain to mold you. Just thank him, trust him, and hang on. You're in God's hands- he loves you.
I Love this.. Oh lord don't stop the Madness!!!!! But give us more of you!!!!!
Proverbs 3: 11-12 My son, do not despise the Lord’s discipline, and do not resent his rebuke, because the Lord disciplines those he loves,as a father the son he delights in. :)
genial, me encanta esta canción. me recuerda mucho a mi historia con Dios! besos y bendiciones. ♥
I am IN LOVE with this album ♥-♥
It's not that God "makes" things go wrong. He allows suffering in our lives for one of 2 reasons. One is to get our attention and bring us back around to what's important, learning about Him. The other reason is to allow us to apply what we've learned. It's like training for the Olympics. In the Christian life, the challenges and suffering are the event, where we get to put into practice what He's been preparing us for. Our "training" is to spend time learning about Him every day.
Thank you God for it all, All the madness, suffering, lost battles, pain, depression, and emptiness. Through it You defeated my pride, maybe just for an instant, but its all worth it. I'm on my knees with a bleeding heart and and empty hands, thank You for your mercy!
i have a loved one in the hospital and just today i talked with the doctor. the prognosis is grim, and my heart is broken over it. listening to this song makes me look at things in a different light. yes, it's okay to be sad. it's okay to be devastated. but i thank God for being there to hold my hand and guide me through such dark times. thank you Father, for this opportunity to draw closer to you. it's because of this song that i am reminded God is good. thank you Lord.
We are all only the children of a great God who was willing to send his only beloved son down from all of his glory to die for our sins someone so Innocent and he gave his life for us out of love a kove so great that all we can say is thank you
Listened to this when it first came out- started crying.
Started crying today and then listened to this- started healing.
The issue with our version of reality is its limited by what we see, hear, and experience. What every person on this planet sees is different, hears is different. Believing in one god isn't narrow minded. I choose to believe in Jesus because I have seen the reality of his word, his kingdom, his actions, and his love. I would rather believe I belong to a god who left everything for me instead of insisting I was a random accident. I can't explain the universe regardless. Can you? ;)
Wow! Amazing song!
along with me for the sake of "getting" my view) - think about the one thing that you could never do without - it could be food or water or something more fundamental like your parents or (weird enough) yourself. A lot of times we do not realize it but it could even be our desires. Mine was acceptance (dont worry i wont go all teenage angst on u) but i realised it was something i was putting so much energy into. I was in effect, a slave to that. God says, "that hole you feel you have" or "that
This song is just what I need to hear when theirs so much going on in my life. I love it!
I'm in love with their new album!
Can't stop listening to them!
YOU ARE RIGHT,ME TO.I LOVE IT.
The Struggle is available now!!!! IT'S AWESOME!!
Simply Beautiful!! Love this band!
OMG I can't wait to go to their concert!!!!!! Gonna be so fun! I LOVE TENTH AVENUE NORTH!!!!!!
thing you feel you need so desperately, I've got it" and stuff in life is so transient, like when you finally get accepted by a group of friends you have to move out of town for a job or someone dies or something but God is permanent. He promises us stuff because He wants us to know what life is like with Him, its not about heaven or hell its about "here's the best you can be i'm giving you the choice to take it or leave it but I would love if you took it" That is what my faith is based on. You?
And what evolution couldv'e created this world but we can't be saved from it all this pain, evil. God promises us to save us from these. Behold I will make a new heaven and new earth says the LORD.And people will not remember the past or think about those things. My people will be happy for ever and ever because of the things I will make. Isaiah 65:17-18
Heard it on the radio :D
Very powerful lyrics that fit a lot of life's everyday situations.
God doesn't mess up everything so you turn back to him. He allows trials to enter our lives to test us. Think of it like this: Our life is like a car. THe car is built or in this case, born and grows up (gets painted and such). But during its construction, it must go through a series of tests to make sure the car is apt to drive. Trials are like the tests given to a car, they only find your weak points and strenghthen(?) them. He'll let you bend but never break.
only God will prevail, and all the satanists and non-believers will have their mind blown by the love of God, and i will pray that God invade their hearts and show them
Just heard it...beautiful.
I would cry, but I can't. This is exactly how I feel right now.
I see what you're saying though, through trial and tests our faith is strengthened.
. All gold is purified by the fire. We are God's gold. :)
Yes.... just yes...
yeah, I got a slightly different meaning, like God shows us we need Him by allowing trials to come our way.....but He doesn't actually make them come because sin does that like stklapak said. and then we see we need Him and come worship, love, and trust Him, but that is just me
NO ONE EVEN DARE TO DISLIKE THIS SONG 0_0!
this song helps alot!!
I cried too. It's so hard to sing this song and mean it. :'(
Yeahhhh!!!!
DIS-I-LIKE
i have to buy this album if i dont i will have a heart attack
Einstein also said the more he studied science the more he believed in God. And look at everything around you what else could have created this.
I keep wishing they will, but they never do. :(
You do it is phenomenal.
-GR
i tink i figured out what this song means i might be wrong though. i think it means God can make every thing go wrong if thats what it takes to make me get on my knees and worship him, am i right?
Haha ohhh good one! I love this :D
Your both right.
In many ways yes, in others - scientists are trying to discover it. People used to believe that world is flat, and was thanking god for not falling off the cliff. Later on it turned out that the world is round and there was no divine intervention. But you didn't answered my question. Were you born a christian? And I will add another one - how many scriptures of other religions and beliefs have you read/studied? And to go to heaven my deeds must be good or only intentions?
Gracias rubius te quiero
I was raised christian and was was until i was 12-13? and started thinking. So I know christianity very well and other religions a little less.
speaks the truth god bless you @thejaycee9
Yes, he ALLOWS them but he never MAKES them, there is difference. He allows us "cars" to hit bumps in the Race so the next one similar to it wont cause as much damage. :)
Not that I know of, but Target and HMV sell their two other cds.
Just because humans were mistaken doesn't mean GOd was - and if you study the progression of the big bang theory, you may see an uncanny resemblence to the progression of the creation story - except of course, we say, God spoke and things happened, and the big bang theory says, that
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... and all of a sudden a big bang happened and then things happened
are there any big name retailers that carries this cd.... as the christian music stores around here have closed and i want a physical copy not a downloaded copy
It's okay, if you have a heart attack you will go to heaven. : P
What do you define as "the christian redemption story"? Plus, which scripture do you speak of?
haha,agreed:)
So now as christians we're being all exclusive...?
Your very statement is in justification of that verse you just mentioned - what it means is that those who do not believe will not fully understand the power of the cross - like for example - if you do not believe the internet existed then you would never understand the influence of things like Viral videos. (or the extent of their influence. right? -
I dont think there is more than one redemption story, i just want to clarify what you believe is the story in order to comment.
Madness? Was that a reference to me?? :P Anyways. great song regardless! XD
i know, i didn't mean make like you said he allows it to happen
hopefully
i got VIP october 17
yeah that's what i meant i just worded it a little weird
Since you refer one of us as a dog slave of God, then you must mean all of us, and I gladly take that title, Matthew 15:21-28.
You know, the basis of the christian faith is not fear of hell. In fact hell does not even feature in the christian faith - God doesn't constantly hang it over our heads like some tyrannical slave-master would "oh dont follow me and its a short-cut to the pool of burning sulphur" - no. Imagine someone said to you, okay we've all done things wrong in our lives and somehow you've become a slave to something (you may not think it - you may actually think that you are as free as whatever but play
No, I was not born a christian. I'll pose another question in response, Is it really possible to actually fully understand a religion through having "studied" it? I know of quite a lot of religions and what it seems they base their theology on, but, from your responses, it seems that you are making poorly informed prejudgments on Christianity. Its based on yours and not a strong Christian's perspective. Are you a christian, or are u basing your assessment on what you perceive as Christianity?
Once again, were you born a christian? How many other's religions scriptures have you studied?
That calling us dog slaves isn't much of an offense if people like you are the ones who have will have the true suffering if you continue the way you are.
crap someone did
Your point is?
yea, loots of evidence. and that's why it's called belief , not a theory , right?
Thy shall NOT use GOD'S name in vain
i said that you DON'T believe in 2699 gods (of total apx. total 2700 nowadays), and I called you slave because you don't act as your will , but as some book tells you to. "Do What Thou Wilt Shall Be The Whole Of The Law"
were you born a christian?
Well, actually, I only believe in one God. I'm not sure how you perceived in any way shape or form that im polytheistic. Secondly, your argument is highly invalid because you say that I believe in 2699 gods, then continue to regard to me as an atheist? Lastly you imply that your atheist, and then have the ignorance to refer to me as a slave to God. If you're an atheist why would you believe me to be a slave to God? Since God doesn't exist in your feeble mind how could I possibly be his slave?
You, sir, need to examine the meaning of faith.
Then your not a Christian.
Religion created more differences between all of us humans. Why did we do this?
Wake up. The Earth is not 6000 years old and we evolved so you can say tata' to Adam & Eve as well.
Peace out