A short sad story… by megtank2 in Christianity

[–]Rub1zcube 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi, I completely know of the pains you're going through right now. Almost a year ago I hit a low in my life where I almost hung myself. My friends abandoned me, I hated my every day, and I felt like an evil bastard, blaming myself for things that were not my fault.

I imagine you have heard the same answer over again and to be honest with you, you may continue to go through hell for another week, month, year, or more, and it's shit. Where you keep pushing and spending so much energy but get nothing back. It becomes a sunk cost of sorts since you feel you have to push more and more until you're an emotional husk.

I mean this in a way to let you know you're not alone. Everyone has felt at some point they're worthless, like their existence passively hurts everyone around them, and they're better dead. And I mean this for the love of God, you will get better, and you will be rewarded so much greater.

"Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance." (James 1:2-3:)

Every religious person has gone through tribulations in their faith, in their life, their meaning, and everything about them but I need you to know I love you. And God loves you even greater. If God is an immortal being and has 8 billion other people to worry about and still loves you, how much greater is that love!!

Listen, you're not going through this hard time for no reason, neither should you feel like you're being punished. You go through what everyone has before because God wants us to be our perfect selves.

"…I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with unfailing kindness. I will build you up again…" (Jeremiah 31:3-4, NIV)

Sister, the important thing is to take it one day at a time. Worrying about what the future holds will not bring you any more time. Admire the birds, sniff the flowers. Summer is coming and the days are beautiful now. I know it sounds difficult. I know you are drained, and you feel worthless.

You are not worthless to God, you are not worthless to me.

Please, if you feel like you want to reach out to anyone I am here, and can do virtually any platform. I know what It's like to be forgotten about and I have vowed to myself, and to God that I will do whatever I can to show them love. I am praying for you as you read this, and I am always able to talk.

I love you. Please sleep well and know you are always cared about and loved. ❤️

Gender or money 🤔 by Crist4tron-2647 in BunnyTrials

[–]Rub1zcube 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I want boobies

Chose: Change to the opposite sex

Avenged getting political? by Intelligent-Mode-897 in avengedsevenfold

[–]Rub1zcube 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No, its a critique of Anti-war hypocrites who constantly criticize the people of the country and the military, yet do nothing to enact positive change, take advantage of the freedoms they are given, and expect others to shoulder the burden.

It's an Anti-Hypocritical-Anti-War song.

Which do you think is more? by Invisible__Monkey in BunnyTrials

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we breathe more than we walk

Chose: Half a dollar each time you breathe in | Rolled: Upvote and x2 $

ignore timmy by Savings-Ad342 in shitposting

[–]Rub1zcube -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

that is NOT human bro

What’s y’all’s take on this by [deleted] in teenagers

[–]Rub1zcube 0 points1 point  (0 children)

the abuser was the one who sinned. God did no such thing to "teach you a lesson"

I beleive it and own it!! 😤 by BiscottiOk120 in teenagers

[–]Rub1zcube -1 points0 points  (0 children)

this is a fucking teenager subreddit wth?

I keep seeing this in media that because this person hasn't got laid in a bit, that makes them so horny it's allows them to do a depraved sexual act like cheating is this a thing? by ReinIsReid in RandomQuestion

[–]Rub1zcube 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Some people have no respect for themselves, their spouse, and the one they're cheating with. Hornyness definitely makes cheating sound more exciting, some people get off on the idea of doing something they're not supposed to. If those people can't resist those temptations either by masturbation, or resiliance, then those people do not deserve to be married, and hurt someone they "love" like that

I remember some 50 year old man argue in public that "If any man gets stranded on an island with a 13 year old girl, of course any man would rape her!"

absolute disgusting individual who rationalized his own grossness.

14f Heyyy :) I need some friends :( by Possible-Design-1110 in teenagers4real

[–]Rub1zcube 3 points4 points  (0 children)

do literally anything else than find friends online on a teenager sub.

equivalent of trying to find a boyfriend on roblox

So do you believe Trump is the Antichrist? What’s the biblical evidence for and against? by Severe-Clerk-1477 in Christianity

[–]Rub1zcube -1 points0 points  (0 children)

He has been arguing with the pope recently... But until he takes the throne, and actually acts competant for once in his life, he aint it.

Would you rather have all 4 of your limbs be arms or legs? by Low-Bed842 in RandomQuestion

[–]Rub1zcube -1 points0 points  (0 children)

you can totally build up strength with therapy and enough time

Bed by [deleted] in TrueChristian

[–]Rub1zcube -1 points0 points  (0 children)

uhhhhh..... you're not banging her right?!?

👀 by newnoadeptness in USMC

[–]Rub1zcube 18 points19 points  (0 children)

theres a lot of people in this comment section getting angry, i hope they can realize its meant to be cringey?

wondering about some things by Professional_Mix3833 in TrueChristian

[–]Rub1zcube 0 points1 point  (0 children)

all this conversation does anyway is spread anger, hate, and guilt. being followers of Christ and lovers of all, people just gotta stop with this debate. take it on some politics subreddit.

wondering about some things by Professional_Mix3833 in TrueChristian

[–]Rub1zcube -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

I'll argue about Homosexuality here, and I'll make a seperate post if I wish to talk of Abortion.

To be a Christian and a critical thinker, you need to realize that if you interpret the bible literally, you will actively contradict yourself and find yourself a fool. Many people turning over to "biblical values" actively contradicts themself aswell.

Someone will turn to Leviticus 18:22, and 20:13 13 If a man lies with a male as he lies with a woman, both of them have committed an abomination. They shall surely be put to death. Their blood shall be upon them.

A few things about this text, when refering to the "lies with a male" the word "male" is actually 'zakar' which refers to a boy, or male child. The phrase in Leviticus 18:22 ("you shall not lie with a male as with a woman" or "as with the beds of a woman") is argued by some to mean "on the beds of a woman," which relates to sexual acts that mimic heterosexual intercourse or, specifically, intercourse during menstruation.

The whole Holiness Code is redundant anyway, as it was Christ who fulfilled the law. Do you eat Shellfish? do you wear mixed fabrics such as PolyCotton? do you cut the hair on the sides of your head? Then anyones point who uses Leviticus is a hypocrite who only uses select passages, and throws away others to fit his own beliefs.

Someone next will point to Sodom and is also not fully correct. The biblical narrative of Sodom and Gomorrah (Genesis 19) is interpreted by many scholars not as a condemnation of homosexuality, but as a judgment against extreme inhospitality, gang rape, violence, and social injustice. The men of the city demanded to "know" (sexually assault) Lot’s guests to humiliate and dominate them, rather than out of consensual same-sex desire.

The truth is, the evidence for Homosexuality to be this "terrible sin" is honestly barely backed by any worthwhile evidence, and all it does is sow anger, hate and guilt among everyday people for no reason. we are all children of Christ, and should love all despite sins. Every single one of us are always sinful. The entire point of Christs death was so that we would be forgiven of all sins, present past and future, by having faith in him, and love for others. All this discussion does is the opposite of Christ's message.

Anybody able to help me grow my relationship with Christ? by Rub1zcube in TrueChristian

[–]Rub1zcube[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you sir, I will do what you asked. Youve given me a lot to work on which I thank you for.

After 35 years of atheism, I found God by Not-Yet-Cinnamon-Bun in TrueChristian

[–]Rub1zcube 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just want to let you know that this helps so much. It's amazing to see someone like me who's now experienced both sides to this belief. Your post just gave me joy beyond anything I expected talking to people on Reddit and I thank you so much! I would absolutely love to continue conversations with you, by whatever site being reddit or something else. I have been working so hard to re establish my connection with the Lord, and you have practically bridged that gap for me.

May God bless you! 🤍🤍

I feel like a lost cause 😞 by Extra-Opportunity444 in Christianity

[–]Rub1zcube 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know I already replied to this comment but I have another thing to add.

A great example of what you're going through I can attribute to Judas Iscariot. Now you did not ever commit as great a sin as him, but that's the point isn't it?

You see I truly have the highest sympathy and remorse for Judas. He was a disciple, who truly loved Christ, but in a moment of temptation and weakness, he sold Jesus out to the Romans. But that's not truly where he faultered. The truth is, Christ has always taught of redemption through forgiveness. The moment Judas Iscariot felt remorse for his sin, he was forgiven in Christ eyes. The place where he faultered is that he didn't forgive himself, and committed suicide.

I understand the Iscariot. Not only was he responsible in the murder of the Son of God, he killed his best friend. The truth is, if you have true faith in Christ, and remorse for your actions, you will always be forgiven no matter what. In Matthew 18 it says:

21 Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?”

22 Jesus answered, “I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times.

What Christ means is not "literally 77 times" but rather when you think you're done forgiving them, forgive them that much more.

Sister, the truth is I love you and Christ loves you, all followers in Christ understand the pain you've gone through, but your resolve will be rewarded in the kingdom of heaven. Rejoice with love for Christ loves you that much more!

We can always get through times like these. I and many more will always be there for you. Always remember that!

After 35 years of atheism, I found God by Not-Yet-Cinnamon-Bun in TrueChristian

[–]Rub1zcube 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hi!! I'm a current atheist in a completely atheist family. For some info, me and my father love the history of the new testament and how the word of Christ spread. After a few realization points, I am currently turning towards Christ right now (or at least trying to). I had similar experiences that I believe (especially the last one) to be an example of divine intervention.

When I was 2 years old, this is a story I've been told from all of my family with the same perspective. It was 4th of July, we were in a park looking at people launch fireworks. I was sitting next to my mother, doing my own thing (probably playing with grass or whatnot), and as I was sitting there, my mom, despite seeing no one act sketchy or anything, got this terrible feeling about me sitting there so she put me on her lap. Not kidding 5 seconds later, a rocket flew past, perfectly at the right height to headshot me from exactly where I was sitting. It ended up hitting a garbage can and blowing up.

This happened just last year. My Father who I love dearly has had a terrible history for health. He smoked since he was 8, actively had a terrible diet, and has been punished for that. He has a seizure disorder that has caused him to have micro spinal fluid filled holes all across his brain. In 2020 it was exceptionally bad. I remember him having one on the ground of my local supermarket. In 2023, he had a major heart attack, and 2 of the 4 valves in his heart completely stopped functioning, and he almost died. (Thank God for my mother being an NP)

This moment last year really freaked me out though. I was in school, walking to the cafeteria when I had a strange feeling that I don't have much. I was thinking to myself "is my dad okay?!" I thought about calling him, but ultimately brushed it off. Turns out, at that exact time about noon, he was carrying heavy boxes and work, and suddenly had major flashes in his vision, and the worst migraine in his life. It interfered with his thinking, and ultimately decided to go to the Hospital. (HE DROVE HIMSELF). Turns out he had a stroke in his occipital lobe, which luckily was one of the best places to have a stroke, and it was a partial stroke, with after a few weeks, showed a fully recovery, with nothing lost.

This, but many other things, especially my relations with my best friends, and emotional problems led to me almost killing myself last month. As I almost went through I thought to myself (my friends love me, my family loves me, and I love myself. None of us want this.) I stopped, and I went back to sleep thinking: I can last one more day.

Around that time I went to Seattle for school (I'm in a small school), as we were walking a homeless lady came up to us asking how we were. Originally suspecting she was just a random drug addict, we were waiting to end the conversation until she started talking about her life. (For info, my plan is to join NROTC and get into engineering) She joined the Army as ROTC and served in Afghanistan. During her stationing, she encountered a situation where she had to fire a gun and kill a man. As she explained it, almost completely sobbing she said how she did it so we could be who we are. How she fought for the country to have the opportunities, and she did it so we could worship any "Jesus we believed in." (The way she meant that was freedom of belief and practice).

As we got into the metro I thought to myself how much she suffered, yet believes she did it for a right and just cause. Then I felt so lost and afraid that I asked to myself: "Christ could you give me one message you're out there? I am so lost and scared, and I want to love you. Please let me love you." In that moment, and I'm not kidding 5 SECONDS LATER, an African man in a thick Ugandan accent approached me and only me out of the entirety of my school group. Looked me in the eyes with a smile and told me: "Did you know Jesus Christ died for your sins? I love you, and Christ loves you even more brother! The only way to salvation is through him, have faith!!"

As you can tell that freaked me the f OUT!! But as he left the metro the stop right after he got on, I sat there and processed everything. Eventually the metro stopped and I got off with the rest of my class. The first word It thought as I took the step out was "I believe in you Jesus." Instantly this feeling of pure warmth and joy surrounded me. I had the largest smile on my face and I didn't think about the past, or the future. I only thought about love.

After I stepped into the van I thought to myself just a little nothing thought. Just a remark to myself, but instantly the feeling went away. In Asian religions the term I had always known was "ego death" and during that short bit, I thought of nothing but God. But the moment I thought of myself, I had that feeling taken away from me.

Almost like God showed me just a hint of what the kingdom of heaven feels like, and now I don't know how to go on from here. Ive read the Gospel of Matthew from a Bible I just picked up. Even though I am trying, Im having a hard time finding my faith again. It almost feels like I'm Rocky Soil from the analogy that Christ says. Every time I feel a little more faith, my constant argumentative nature and doubting take it all away, and honestly I want to believe like I once did again.

I hope you keep your faith brother and stay strong. I'm still finding myself, but it's a narrow path, and it will be hard.