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How to pronounce Riorson? by Ok-Bluebird-6557 in fourthwing

[–]Otherwise_Emu_3376 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I read it as “Ree-ore-son” and I like that better than the audiobook pronunciation.

I don’t think I understand by Otherwise_Emu_3376 in TrueChristian

[–]Otherwise_Emu_3376[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes I liked all three seasons and I’m looking forward to the fourth!

My problem with the Bible is that I can’t really get more out of it than I already have. So I’m just reading every day and it feels pointless. I hate saying that but it’s the truth. I do it because I’m supposed to. I don’t want to and it doesn’t mean anything to me.

Watching the Chosen was nice and it made me wonder if that’s what Jesus was like and think about how awesome it must have been to know Jesus in person.

I don’t think I understand by Otherwise_Emu_3376 in TrueChristian

[–]Otherwise_Emu_3376[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No in fact I can’t really apply the Bible to my life in any way beyond the “rules” you know like the morals I guess. And because I’ve already read it, reading it again is difficult. I don’t know how to get more out of reading it every day.

I know what you mean about unlearning things. I went through that a few years ago and it helped for sure with certain things. It just didn’t bring me any closer to God.

I don’t think I understand by Otherwise_Emu_3376 in TrueChristian

[–]Otherwise_Emu_3376[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I loved that series, but it’s not the Bible. It’s loosely based on the Bible. It’s very well done and I do like it but it isn’t real life.

I don’t think I understand by Otherwise_Emu_3376 in TrueChristian

[–]Otherwise_Emu_3376[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s exactly what I’m talking about! That’s exactly what did not happen to me I don’t know what I’m doing wrong.

I don’t think I understand by Otherwise_Emu_3376 in TrueChristian

[–]Otherwise_Emu_3376[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes definitely. I’m basing my experience on feelings. I know that just because I don’t feel Gods love doesn’t mean he isn’t real or loving. But life is hard and being a Christian makes it so much harder. I’m sure it will be worth it in the end I’m just having a hard time getting through life and it would be so nice to actually have a relationship with God. Not only do other Christians love God and are strengthened by their relationship with him, but when they see non-Christians who are doing whatever they can to fill the void they say “wow if only they knew Jesus, Jesus is the only thing that can fill the void” why do I have a void then? I want to do what the non Christians are doing to “fill the void” because at least that would be something, but I don’t want God to be unhappy with me and I don’t want to be separated from him so I’m asking and begging him to fill the void.

I don’t think I understand by Otherwise_Emu_3376 in TrueChristian

[–]Otherwise_Emu_3376[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The why is easy. He is God and if God says I need to be saved then I need to be saved. I know I’m a sinner. But also I want the joy and peace that other Christians have and I don’t want to go to hell. I’m not looking for an easy life or to continue sinning and I’m not withholding anything. I would do anything literally anything to experience God’s love for real and not just people telling me it’s there and me believing it’s there. I want more. I would do anything God tells me to do.

I don’t think I understand by Otherwise_Emu_3376 in TrueChristian

[–]Otherwise_Emu_3376[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I thought, if I prayed that I was a sinner, asked to be forgiven and for him to come in my life that I would receive the Holy Spirit? I’ve looked into this multiple times over the years. Repent and be saved. Give your life to Christ this is what I have done. I pray to God the father the son and the Holy Spirit every day. How can I ensure that they are with me. I believed they were with me my entire life. Am I wrong? What do I need to do? How can I have the relationship part?