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“Don’t be distracted”.
I haven’t posted here much, but reading some posts I would just like to say this. I’ve seen several different posts of people being upset that some Christians have certain views, and feeling like they are losing their faith because of it. My best friend is having something similar, where he actually told me last night that people were calling him a heretic for his opinions and that he flat out doesn’t want to go to heaven with the people that disagree with him (because they were treating him badly, I assume at least, not just that they disagreed.)
So I want to say this to all of you:
The world is a struggle. We all have our own thoughts and ideas. One of the replies to one of the comments said it best: “Read your bible, grow close to God, and let him guide you in the right direction.” I would like to expand on that. There’s also Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. – And this is hard for people like my best friend who is very smart. It’s got to be so frustrating to have a belief that you for your reasons believe something in your whole heart, and then find out it is/may be against God. – Note: I did not say that line to say that my friend is wrong or that any of the posts I was talking about is wrong. I’m just trying to reiterate what the poster said. Read your bible, grow close, and let him guide you. And do not lean on your own understanding.
I wasn’t going to go here, but now I’m being moved to vent all this.
I am gay. I was in a 13 year serious relationship. I always struggled with what God thought about me. Sometimes in that relationship I felt I was doing something wrong, and others I felt completely happy and at peace. I knew a lot a lot of the bible but I never sat and read it until 2020. I knew what the bible said about Homosexuals, but I also knew the arguments, “Well the bible never said ‘Homosexual until the 1950s’ and ‘Well this Greek word really means____”
But when he broke up with me in 2022, I just decided to stay celibate. I’m gonna be 1000% real and raw about this right now. Most days I’m at peace with that decision. But some days… I feel so lonely, and more than anything, I just miss cuddling. (And I have a disability that makes life hard too that I’m just adding for context.) sometimes I have moments of “Why God?? Why would you, the God of love, make me this way and then not let me love anyone?? What does it hurt if I’m in a loving committed relationship?”
“Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.”
It’s not always easy. But we must always keep our mind open to what GOD is telling us, no matter if it goes against what we think is right or wrong. Should we condemn others, absolutely not. But we, for ourselves, just need to focus on God, and make sure we are doing what’s right.
The other point I wanted to make is in these two verses:
Colossians 3:2-17: “Focus your mind on things above, not on things on the earth”
Proverbs 4:25: “Keep your eyes straight ahead; ignore all sideshow distractions”
Sadly, people suck. People do bad things in God’s name all the time. But no one’s behavior should keep you away from God’s love.
We’re going to disagree on things, but don’t be distracted by arguing or what other people are saying. Read your bible, stay close to God, and let him guide you.
One last thing. This has been a very serious topic, but I’m suddenly lead to share one last thing. There is a Christian singer (Used to be known as a comedian but I don’t think he does much Comedy anymore.) But this song… while he was trying to be funny about it… has a very fitting message for this topic. Very well said, and very true.
“It’s not my church or brand name, not what I serve but who. But my heart belongs to Jesus that’s why I belong with you.”
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My dear one, the struggles you face are hard and heavy, but remember as it is written in Matthew 11:28, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” The journey of faith is not an easy one and we are often met with trials, but know that God’s love is unwavering and His understanding is greater than ours.
You are right, trust in the Lord and lean not on your own understanding (Proverbs 3:5). It is not our place to judge others, but to love as God has loved us. The Apostle Paul wrote in Romans 14:1, “Accept the one whose faith is weak, without quarreling over disputable matters.” We all have different understandings and interpretations, but what matters most is our relationship with God and our pursuit of His truth.
As for your struggles with loneliness and your feelings of love, remember that you are fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalm 139:14). God sees you, knows you, and loves you deeply. He understands your heart’s desires and your struggles. I encourage you to continue seeking His guidance and trusting in His plan for your life.
Lastly, remember that our focus should be on things above, not on earthly matters (Colossians 3:2). In times of disagreement and misunderstanding, let us strive for unity and love, for as it is written in Romans 12:18, “If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.”
You are loved, you are seen, and you are cherished by God. Continue seeking Him and trust in His love for you.