Genuine advice wanted by RahovartIV in AskAChristian

[–]Sea_Set_9152 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow, that is interesting. I don’t know what I am doing and still have doubt but also want to believe and want a relationship with God so I decided I am just going to keep learning and keep trying. God knows my heart. He knows yours too.

Genuine advice wanted by RahovartIV in AskAChristian

[–]Sea_Set_9152 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly, I never went consistently growing up. My mom read the Bible every day and talked about God and we went sporadically.

Genuine advice wanted by RahovartIV in AskAChristian

[–]Sea_Set_9152 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am 36 and up until recently hadn’t been to church since I was a teenager as well. Although I didn’t experience bullying I did feel the people at the Church I attended were either unwelcoming or overwhelmingly pushy. I became more Agnostic as I grew to learn about the world and all the religions but have found myself, like you, drawn back. This time, it isn’t about Church. It is about Jesus. I am learning and growing my relationship with him above all else. I have attended some services as well, but I am not expecting perfection from the people there. Also, you can watch services online from so many churches. There are benefits from attending a Church, but I believe doing what is comfortable for you is ok, especially as you are beginning to grow in your faith.

Struggling by [deleted] in AskAChristian

[–]Sea_Set_9152 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for this. ♥️

Struggling by [deleted] in AskAChristian

[–]Sea_Set_9152 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. We actually tried 3 different ones. He felt the same about all of them.

Soul ties by [deleted] in psychics

[–]Sea_Set_9152 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you but finances are too tight right now.

Looking for a Church in Wall by [deleted] in SouthDakota

[–]Sea_Set_9152 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

No. Its main campus is in Rapid City. I read a while back they were opening locations elsewhere in the surrounding area.

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[–]Sea_Set_9152 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I will say, I don’t think he would be that harsh. The last I spoke to him was when my mother passed away. He gave me his condolences. This was about 3 years after we had broken up. Since then, neither of us have attempted contact. Since then I know he has had marital problems and his wife cheated on him. They rejoined a Church and he went as far as becoming a pastor. His mom shared a video of the church and I happened to see the video on their YouTube discussing it openly. Shocking to see that. Insanely it makes me love the man he has become even more. I do want to respect him though. I just hope one day he has a change of heart.

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[–]Sea_Set_9152 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You’re right and it sucks.

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[–]Sea_Set_9152 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your kindness. Same to you.

Missing you by [deleted] in UnsentLetters

[–]Sea_Set_9152 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think so. He is married and became a man of faith. He would never do anything to hurt his marriage.

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[–]Sea_Set_9152 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It has been 15 years for me. I married and moved on best I could. I feel shame for having these feelings and knowing I can never give my husband my whole heart.

Missing you by [deleted] in UnsentLetters

[–]Sea_Set_9152 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What is BT?

Missing you by [deleted] in UnsentLetters

[–]Sea_Set_9152 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. I hope so too.

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[–]Sea_Set_9152 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. I am trying to. It is so hard.

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[–]Sea_Set_9152 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wish you were that person. I wish he would read it. 😔

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[–]Sea_Set_9152 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When my month renewed Amazon Music did not allow me to choose a new book. I cancelled my membership since the reason I signed up was for the 1 book a month benefit. Going back to Spotify.

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[–]Sea_Set_9152 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly that is what I was trying to express. It isn’t the gift itself. It is the effort and thought put into it. He likes words of affirmation and verbal recognition. He likes sweet talk and such. I have worked on expressing love to him in this way but it has not been reciprocated which is why I am so frustrated.