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especially praying to god
I’m the same way, the distractions of this world take time away from Him
yeah I don't really want to hear the "don't be sad you'll see him later" stuff it's really not that comforting. Thanks though i appreciate the thought
in the end, Death is a natural process
only difference is if it is painful or not
but I hope the best for whatever you need
I don’t mean to not be sad, we all need time to grieve when we loose someone. I just wanted you to remember and look forward to reuniting. I don’t mean to sound insensitive or anything
I know you meant well don't worry about it
> bad news my grandpa isn't getting any better with covid. His lungs were just too damaged to fight it off. They expect him to pass tonight or tomorrow, thanks for the thoughts and prayers its greatly appreciated
@Meryl.140.15#3798 sorry to hear that. My grandpa passed a few months ago from dementia. He struggled for days in the hospice. He actually set a record there for how long he fought. We used the opportunity to tell him about Jesus, which he had missed out on his whole life as a catholic. When he finally did pass, he looked at my mom (his daughter) one last time and accepted death. It was very peaceful and a happy moment. The struggle had put a strain on us all and we were glad he was finally at peace.
I wish your grandpa a peaceful passing
> @Meryl.140.15 sorry to hear that. My grandpa passed a few months ago from dementia. He struggled for days in the hospice. He actually set a record there for how long he fought. We used the opportunity to tell him about Jesus, which he had missed out on his whole life as a catholic. When he finally did pass, he looked at my mom (his daughter) one last time and accepted death. It was very peaceful and a happy moment. The struggle had put a strain on us all and we were glad he was finally at peace.
@Dr. Taco It's not really "death". If you've accept Jesus Christ as your savior, and that he has died on the cross for your sins, by that you are saved. So while you physically die, your spirit and soul are sent to Heaven. True Death is when you're sent to hell.
Course that is too say, doesn't mean it ain't painful or some kind of death. Death is painful no matter what, but True Death is just straight up scarier
Yeah, he accepted that he had to let go of us.
I wish I had the courage to pray for people. Many events have damaged my relationship with God, but one thing that widened the gap in particular was when I met one of the relatively scarce heterosexual Christian furries and prayed for his relationship with his girlfriend that it would be a good example to me in a fandom full of bad examples. A few days later, the guy talked about how they'd had premarital sex and bragged that it was awesome, without a hint of repentance or seeming to understand that Christianity kinda discourages that. I felt like God was trolling me with this, and that He doesn't care about me or love me. Maybe God let me become a furry because He *wants* me in Hell. So I almost never pray for other people anymore, because what's the point if that's how He answers my prayers. ._.
God doesn’t want anyone to go to Hell.
We are not the perfect or omniscient, only God. He knows what’s best for us, even if we don’t see it at the time. God can make good from bad situations.
Perhaps that was His was of warning you that those people weren’t ones you should look up to for guidance. If you hadn’t heard that sooner, it’s possible that they could’ve lead you to sin
@mathgrant One thing I try to remember to do when praying, I ask or pray for what it was that I’m praying for, but also ask God that His will be done above my own and acknowledge that He knows what’s best for me, even if I can’t see how
> I wish I had the courage to pray for people. Many events have damaged my relationship with God, but one thing that widened the gap in particular was when I met one of the relatively scarce heterosexual Christian furries and prayed for his relationship with his girlfriend that it would be a good example to me in a fandom full of bad examples. A few days later, the guy talked about how they'd had premarital sex and bragged that it was awesome, without a hint of repentance or seeming to understand that Christianity kinda discourages that. I felt like God was trolling me with this, and that He doesn't care about me or love me. Maybe God let me become a furry because He *wants* me in Hell. So I almost never pray for other people anymore, because what's the point if that's how He answers my prayers. ._.
@mathgrant
You should always pray even for little things. Even if you don't really know what you're doing. Little steps are always good to take.
Just talking to God is a good thing alone. God would never want anyone in helk but when you're not following in the path he's made away for you, you will start to drift away.
Whenever it comes to anything ALWAYS put God first. Praying every morning and night is good too.
Do whatever you can do, take baby steps cause believe it or not it can be very draining for even what seems like small things.
This is why we have a day of rest, cause you're not just supposed to go to church and that be it.
When you go to church, even just praying in your thoughts and listening is good. It can be very spiritual draining.
Even if you're asleep, your spirit listens on to all.
Your spirit listens to everything both evil and good.
Just do the best you can and God will honor that alone
It could be like praying for the guy.
Have a prayer room or just do it in your own room.
Ask God and tell him to shine his light on the other guy. God will do it.
Ask and you shall receive
God never stops loving but when you stray away from him, you make it harder for him to reach you
For me especially, being a muslim, it is hard to live life while not praying consitantly
yeah i hear that muslims have to pray like 20 times a day or something
and because of the demands put on muslims it's hard for a lot of muslims to be devout muslims and i'm sure there's guilt that comes with that
20 times a day is a lot lol
the rule is 5 prayers a day
I try to pray at least once a day
too many other things get in the way for me to do 5 times
not exactly 20, was an exaggeration :P
Sharia Law is *lame* The code of the Knights Templar are way cooler
change my mind
According to Twitter, all sharia law consists of is interest-free credit cards, ya Islamophobic bigot!
praise lord jesus
crusade for jesus
EMPIRE for jesus
**THE HOLY ROMAN EMPIRE FOR JESUS**<:DeusVult:768139290848657458>
Thought this was a cool story!
nice
It's pretty cool to finish reading the whole bible. But while your are at it make sure to understand and meditate on what you are reading.
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