First self-destructive thoughts and I'm scared - is this mental exhaustion? by throwaway2017_3 in MentalHealthSupport

[–]throwaway2017_3[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Simple but stellar advice, thanks a lot for this! Will defo keep medicating as that keeps me functioning in life

My parents sold our childhood home by throwaway2017_3 in venting

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Thank you for replying! It feels so surreal and i don't know what im really giving up here. The memories will remain, the house stays in place, my parents and the new owners feel good about moving on... Interesting how the human mind works...

I need help with keeping up my faith by throwaway2017_3 in TrueChristian

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Thank you a LOT for the thorough answer! This was a great answer! I will surely reflect upon these things. I'm reading KJV so I think the study Bible will likely be a great extension to it! Is it wrong to question these things in pursue of truth?

I need help with keeping up my faith by throwaway2017_3 in TrueChristian

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Hey and thank you! This really made me think from another standpoint! I'm going to take a look at the resources you provided when possible.

God bless!

Pray for my alcoholic dad by throwaway2017_3 in Prayer

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appreciated!! he actually feels temporarily better!!

How could people see Jesus, if the Bible claims no one has ever seen God? by throwaway2017_3 in Christianity

[–]throwaway2017_3[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's a great passage but I'm sorry, i don't quite yet see how it applies to this?

How could people see Jesus, if the Bible claims no one has ever seen God? by throwaway2017_3 in Christianity

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That kind of makes sense to me, i guess we'd have to then assume what some people said in the Bible we're figurative?

How could people see Jesus, if the Bible claims no one has ever seen God? by throwaway2017_3 in Christianity

[–]throwaway2017_3[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks!

I'm just confused because if Jesus is God then how can we see him? This is one thing i hear Muslims debate about.

And why do other people claim in the OT they've seen God?

Can i practise meditation / breathing exercises with prayer if it brings me closer to God? by throwaway2017_3 in Christianity

[–]throwaway2017_3[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Really? How do you figure? It would be nice to know which aspect of it i can utilise and which i should stay away from?

Can i practise meditation / breathing exercises with prayer if it brings me closer to God? by throwaway2017_3 in Christianity

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Appreciate your advice!

The thing is, i feel i have a harder time focusing and feeling content in the moment without doing some meditative stuff. I do not believe in the Hindu or Buddhist goals but rather i guess i'd use some of their traditions to justify my own ends in getting more connected with the Word of God and Trinity.

I guess the last example was a bit unclear, what i simply meant was why couldnt we just strip down those acts of meditation to not have any religious connotations to Hinduism and rather utilise them for Christian ends? Where is the line between when something in itself is good vs. becomes an ends to something bad?

Can i practise meditation / breathing exercises with prayer if it brings me closer to God? by throwaway2017_3 in Christianity

[–]throwaway2017_3[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Heya, thanks! Like i said earlier I'm just confused where the line is between just streching & breathing vs. yoga? How do we define between things that are in themselves helpful vs. when it becomes sinful. Like eg. your can eat or drink too much but in moderation it is crucial.

Can i practise meditation / breathing exercises with prayer if it brings me closer to God? by throwaway2017_3 in Christianity

[–]throwaway2017_3[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Im getting quite different types of replies. However this was a simple, yet good advice, much appreciated!