I hear about Christians saying that when they go through a tough time, they just rely on God's strength to get them through. What does this mean?
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they mean the power of God.  Rely on the strength of God to get you through hard times.
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It is just the enemy trying to get you away from our Savior.  As soon as you become a Christian you will be spiritually attacked in so many ways.  Stay strong and put on the armor of God.
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I'm so sorry to know you are in difficult times, I will pray for you and your mom.\n\nWhen we struggle on earth with difficult times we are never alone God is always near, when you reach out, he'll give your soul peace.\n\nPlease read...\n2 Corinthians 4:8\nJames 1:2-3
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i've gone through some of the same things in my life. its hard to get over and i know what u are going through. i encourage to go to church and think about christianity. or even just read a bible. at my lowest point in my life it was the thing that saved me.
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Well friend,\nI am a christian.\nAnd this is what that verse means to me.\n\nThe main problem with christians is that they always like to read such verses from a worldy perspective ignoring the spiritual aspect of it.\n\nLook at the begining it mentions of future and hope. Thats what we should be aiming for NOT earthly fortunes or satisfactions.\n\nSeeking the Lord comes with calling upon our Lord as well as praying to Him NOT just sitting around and trying to "argue" out things in your mind. Honesty is important here.\n\nNow consider, the phrase...\n"will restore your fortunes and gather you from all the nations and all the places where I have driven you, says the LORD, and I will bring you back to the place from which I sent you into exile."\n\nSome people like to take the that and say, Hey, God will bless me!!\nIt is true but does it mention necessarily EARTHLY blessings? No. I believe its more spiritual blessings that you will inherit one day in the afterlife. For the spiritual blessings are eternal as opposed to the temporary blessings on earth.\n\nWell, dont seek after earthly things as others do, these are all vanity.\n\nAs for me,\n"Jesus is enough"\nNothing else I want.\n\nRegards
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Hi Josh. I'd like to take a stab at your question, because I am always interested in helping either fellow christians or woould be christians that have an open heart get closer to god in a sincere, but non-pushy way. \n\nThat being said, have you ever felt like you were in a no-win situation? Maybe even a life or death experience, where you thought there was no way out? And yet you could feel ro sense things beyond your control either rescuing you from harm's way or voices or forces pulling you to go in one direction or another that ultimately made the difference in your life?\n\nWell those are points of evidence towards God. They could be angles helping to keep you on the right path or simply preventing you from going under. Whatever the case may be, God is all around us. You can't see bacteria or the wind, but that doesn't mean it doesn't exist, does it?\n\nToo often people who have lost their way or never even knew the way write off things they can't readily see or explain. I feel bad for athiests because they deny or block the love God has for them. They really enjoy being angry. These people are much like the rich: hey are consumed by material things that they can see, and yet even when they seemingly have it all they're still not happy, becuase it's never enough. God won't come to you in a box, or in the form of a house or from a steering wheel. But that doesn't mean he's not there. \n\nPlease don't let the world block out god from your heart and from your life. God is all around you, but he gave you the free will to choose to believe, so have the faith and know that whatever energy you spend on letting him into your life will not go unwasted. It never does and in the end the truth will come out and you will have been better and wiser for knowing it when you meet God someday. \n\nHope this gave you some hope.
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Found in Psalm 23:4 written by King David, this quote I believe is referring to the hard times that David has gone through in the past and will go through in the future. David definitely had a traumatic life, with lots of turmoil not only within his own family but also with his own nation and with other surrounding nations. The "valley" can refer to the literal geographical places he's been in while fighting wars and running from enemies. It could also refer to his "low" places emotionally and spiritually. I can imagine the circumstances David lived through were very draining in every aspect. But no matter where he was or what he was going through, David knew that God was "with [him]" and that God's "rod and staff they comfort [him]" (Psalm 23:4, KJV). \nGod's children nowadays can draw comfort from Psalm 23, also called the Shepherd's Psalm, because it shows that no matter what situations we face, God promises to be there protecting, providing, nurturing.
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what about going to your church and if they cant help maybe they can lead you in the right direction to get help. I understand the hard times as I have had my share but some how it always worked out.  Good Luck
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Let Christ be your strength. Remember all he went through, and never said a word, KNOWING what pain awaited him, all for you. When your on the verge of tears, ask Christ to share that strength with you.
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Have you ever read about Job.  He went through many many many trials and he still prevailed.  I know life can be rough at times and unfortunatly you will continue to go through hard times, they really never end.  But remember, what doesn't kill you makes you stronger.  Turning away from your faith would be the wrong thing to do.  It's not that God isn't listening or answering your prayers.  He does listen and he will answer them.  God loves you very much, even when no one else seems to.  You should try talking to your preacher or someone in your church that you can trust. Tell them how you are feeling.  I suggest getting a prayer partner, someone who will help you pray for your needs.  Try smiling as much as you can today.  That will make you feel better too.  Good luck and God bless.
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Hi, good question...I have just recently gone through some difficult times at my "former" church, and though I did not lose my faith, I did take a break from church, "organized religion".  A very difficult time since worshipping God has alot to do with serving God and it's hard to serve Him if you aren't going somewhere.  I honestly did struggle WITH my faith, but never stopped having my faith.  Once you have that salvation through Jesus Christ, you can't lose it.  I've always heard that if you're not close to God anymore, then you're the one that moved, not Him.   what I did, I clung to Him, prayed to Him and let Him do His work in me.  When I was ready, He was waiting.  He is a patient, loving God.
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I absolutely agree!  Some are around to give you the storms you need to make you stronger, others are around for you to help them through theirs, and yet others are just a medium for a higher purpose.  God always has a better plan.
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I understand where you are coming from.  My husband and I have been in the same situation for a while now.  All we can do is draw nearer to GOD, and trust HIM to provide the strength we need.  People do not always obey what GOD would have them to do, but we have to forgive them, pray for them and bless them.\n\nGOD BLESS YOU!
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It is in the human nature to adjust to the circumstances as best as they can and fight back relentlessly. We may be facing doom but hey, we like to believe in miracles. We always hope that something may eventually turn up and help us.
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god listens to you but once your a christian satan tries to distroy your faith so life can be hard at times.
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I think, and you can underline the words "I think", that its because people fear to take responsibility for their actions. So they conveniently place the issue in God's hands thus relieving themselves of having to take responsibility for the outcome. Like chemotherapy in your example. It doesn't always work. What then? Does the mother go around asking herself "Why did I put him through all that? He died in greater pain and it took longer and etc. and its all because I decided to ..." See what I mean? Its easier for people to let themselves off the hook. Makes it simpler latter too. God makes a good fall guy. He almost never takes up for himself. :-) ~ Peace & Blessings ~"
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At one point in our lives, we all go through situations that will test our faith, that would want us to end our life.  I should know because it happened to me as well.\n\nWhat I am trying to say is that no matter how bad things get, never give your hopes up:  For yourself, for your boyfriend, and your situation.\n\nYou need to pray and seek God because at the end of every line, it is only Him who can give us all the answers we need.\n\nJeremiah 29:13 says "If you seek me you will find me when you seek me with all of your heart."\n\nIt means that you need to seek God with every fiber of your being.\n\nSometimes, we may not like the answer He will give us thinking that ours is better, but know that He will not do anything that will cause us harm.\n\n”‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.’” (Jeremiah 29:11-13, NIV)\n\nEnding your life should NEVER be an option.