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Sadness and the Bible
TW - feeling sad for life? Paul said that he had "unceasing sorrow". Will I always be sad about these things that are making me sad, even if I stop obsessing over it?
TW - feeling sad for life? Paul said that he had "unceasing sorrow". Will I always be sad about these things that are making me sad, even if I stop obsessing over it?
In what scripture ?! We can’t take parts of the scripture out of context..
The Bible also talks about the peace that surpasses understanding. And I may not know what verse you’re referencing, but I know this if nothing else. We may sorrow for all of our time on this broken earth, but in Heaven there will be no more sorrow, or pain, or death, or sin and any of its other consequences. Only joy forevermore. And, I sincerely doubt Paul meant that he never stopped feeling sorrowful, and more than when he thought of whatever it was, the level of sorrow he had never changed/lessened, though I’m no expert. Try Bibleref.com with the verse that’s troubling you. I do it all the time, and reading an analysis from people much more well versed in scripture than I am, and who understand better the original context and such, is always really helpful to me when I’m confused or panicking over a verse I don’t understand.
@Anonymous I love that scripture about surpasses understanding. I always feel a kind of peace I can’t explain after I prayed for help ! Nice one ❤️
Here's the context. I didn't get the exact wording down in the original post, but I think I was pretty close "I speak the truth in Christ—I am not lying, my conscience confirms it through the Holy Spirit— I have great sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart. For I could wish that I myself were cursed and cut off from Christ for the sake of my people, those of my own race, " Romans 9:1-3 It seems to me that there are certain sad things that are difficult to process and things in which people find they are still sad about to some degree decades later, like for example the fact people will go to hell, including loved ones.
Ok I have done research on the scripture but is a long one ..
And yes is things that are totally sad and is natural especially a death of a loved one !! I do read the Bible and I don’t believe people suffer after death . Have a look at Ecclesiastes 9:5-7 For the living know that they will die, but the dead know nothing at all, nor do they have any more reward, because all memory of them is forgotten. 6 Also, their love and their hate and their jealousy have already perished, and they no longer have any share in what is done under the sun. 7 Go, eat your food with rejoicing, and drink your wine with a cheerful heart, for already the true God has found pleasure in your works.
So they don’t know anything like in a deep sleep !! And the dead I believe will come back to life . The resurrections in the Bible were just evidence that is possible like on the past so in the future . Even for people who made serious mistakes like the criminal who was on the cross next to Jesus ! Jesus promised him life in the kingdom. God is Love 🤗
So on the actual scripture in Romans 9:3 Paul is here using a form of hyperbole or exaggeration to express his willingness to on himself the curse from God that awaited his brothers unbelieving Jews , for rejecting the promised Messiah(Jesus ). Paul’s point is that he was willing to do everything within his power to help them to avail themselves of Gods means of salvation !
Hi friends. I recently had a relapse with OCD and I haven’t felt that real intense pain/fear/panic since I was first diagnosed 3 years ago. It was awful. I’ve been on medication and going to therapy for some time, and I am happy to report I have grown a lot. Long story short, it’s just become a burden for me recently trying to understand why this had to happen to me (and all of you). When I first started following Jesus, it was such a spiritual high. I had so much peace and joy, and I think within that first year with Him I became obsessed with the Bible and learning as much as I could. I think it was a sweet time, but suddenly a switch flipped. I became concerned that all my head knowledge, though I took to heart, became all I cared about. Then all the intrusive thoughts started, and you know the rest. I was relieved when I got my diagnosis, to know that scrupulosity is even a thing. But today, I sit and realize my OCD has taken on other forms (existential/fear of going insane) and then of course I started asking God “why me?”. And then… of course.. I feel bad for asking that. And then it triggered that same old feeling that I’m not in right standing with God. It’s so meta I can’t take it. Does anyone wonder why this had to be? I know the typical answers “we live in a broken world” and “God will use this for His glory” but is anyone just able to sit in that frustration, and work it out? I want to keep fighting, try understanding, like there’s this itch in me that I need to “figure out” something. But I know God isn’t the voice that’s speaking that to me. But gosh, it’s so brutal and hard. I believe God is carrying me through this. 2 Corinthians 12 has been a blessing for this. I just feel so weak. I get upset this is happening, start doubting God, and then feel guilty. It’s a stupid cycle and I see it. I have a very intellectual mind, and I find that most people with this kind of OCD share this trait. But it’s like, the logic doesn’t help. I just want God to sit in my bedroom and tell me it’s real, my faith is intact, and to keep trusting. I don’t know why He won’t do that for me, and I feel guilty for even feeling that way. Anyways, I don’t know what I’m seeking here, but for anyone feeling this way, know you’re not alone. I deeply love you all, even though we are all strangers. 1 Peter 5:9… right?
will i ever be free or is this all there is for the rest of my life
I put a trigger warning because I will be discussing themes of end of times. I feel like I'm not following God's will. God knows ultimately that things were going to speed up end of times wise. A few months ago, I had a random thought to call someone I had affected with past sin and apologize to him although I did not know he was there, my sin affected him. I know he deserves an apology, but I chalked it up to ocd and treated it as such for months fast forward to now I feel like I'm completely against God. Horrifying. It's a complex situation I caused and therefore though I know he deserves an apology I'm really scared as I created a mess of things. I've been praying that God help certain things come to fruition so I could be exposed and help minister to others if that's what He's calling me to do but no answer. Instead horrible images and thoughts and feelings of doom. I see signs to apologize everywhere. I'm at my wits end. Because I tend to get ahead of myself I asked two family members and they said don't and then I see things that say Though people in your life mean well, don't go based on what they say only what God says. I tell God to do His will and I'll follow, do you think He'll listen. I even told Him I straight up don't want to do it, not because He doesn't deserve one, but because last time I apologized to someone else I didn't do it right and it was messy. I feel so evil, like a wolf in sheep's clothing. I also remember looking up morbid things for what???? Only to be disturbed pray about it and leave by why search it up again? I also fantasized alot about guys I've been single forever, late 20s now, I'm trying to go to church and my crush is there and I try to stop thinking about him because I know it's delusional but the thoughts don't leave. I'm so tired I want to stop but stop what? Living? I want to stick to God as close as possible. I'm going crazy.
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