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malvino September 21 2007, 22:08:33 UTC
I can't help think that you'd be better off thanking God for the million blessings you have had, and still have, than focusing on the things you think are cruel.

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osnadurtha September 21 2007, 22:11:36 UTC
Million blessings? I have 4 blessings, and 100+ heartaches. I don't see why I can't complain and can't be angry with Him.

Believe me - if you've actually read my post - for 25 years I trusted Him just fine and cared about people. But guess what? Pssh. It was pretty much all for barely nothing!

I *always* thank God for the blessings I *do* have. I just think the other 99% of the time is absolutely horrifyingly cruel.

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malvino September 21 2007, 22:22:52 UTC
I don't even know you, but (assuming you've not lied on your profile) here are some you may have forgotten ( ... )

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chaeri September 21 2007, 22:26:12 UTC
i'm not sure that's what he/she needs right now. in fact, i AM sure condescending platitudes is NOT what he/she needs. btw, its that kind of response to real hurt that makes the world respond to christians the way they do - thanks for proving them right.

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malvino September 21 2007, 22:29:01 UTC
It's not condescending platitudes, all that dwelling on the bad does is to make it the central focus of your life and trap you into a self-sustaining cycle of negativity.

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chaeri September 21 2007, 22:47:13 UTC
not the point. when someone is that angry and hurting, all they need is someone to say "hey. its ok to hurt". all the "hey look at your blessings" is just putting a bandaid on a gushing wound, it doesn't help and actually irritates.

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malvino September 21 2007, 22:53:25 UTC
Then why post to a discussion group? I'm sure there are dozens of other places people can vent.

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osnadurtha September 21 2007, 22:55:46 UTC
*raises hand*

they both help! SO THERE.

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osnadurtha September 21 2007, 22:53:19 UTC
I didn't think whoever it was (sorry, I forgot, but you know who I'm talking to) was being condescending :) so dunt worry :)

It's kind of hard not to dwell on the bad ones when they're there... and I don't always do that. It's just that one day I said - HEY WTF?

I just want a reassssssssssssssssssssssssson :(

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osnadurtha September 21 2007, 22:40:03 UTC
All I want is to he pain free ( ... )

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uberreiniger September 21 2007, 22:53:20 UTC
I know we don't talk much, but I find you to be a blessing to me whenever I read your comments. You are someone who helps me see the glory of God. Strange words coming from someone whom you barely know, I understand, but it's the honest truth.

There is a great deal of evil in the world, strangling it, wanting to shut off every crack through which light can enter. It makes sense that you would face great suffering and terrible pain. But I believe God wants to help you, that He's fighting for you even now. It's okay to be angry with Him. He wouldn't have taken all the anger and pain of the world onto Himself if it wasn't.

You're going to survive and you're going to be free. I just really fee convicted to say that for some reason. I don't know why, I just do.

If I can help you in any way, just let me know.

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osnadurtha September 21 2007, 22:59:41 UTC
Ooh I love you :)

Maybe I'm a yeller? Maybe I'm supposed to go outside and yell about things? ( I wouldn't mind that, honestly)

I feel better, thank you :)

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uberreiniger September 21 2007, 23:24:19 UTC
You go out and yell just as loud as you can :)

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osnadurtha September 21 2007, 23:36:18 UTC
*goes outside*

"lISTEN UP! Yeah, God, I'm talking to you! I'm MADDDDDD! I've had it, so cut it out, K? Thxbai."

God: "NO"

"Same time tomorrow?"

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osnadurtha September 21 2007, 23:36:49 UTC
I"m sorry, that lousy html was my fault - God probably has perfect htmling skills :)

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uberreiniger September 22 2007, 05:01:15 UTC
I can't speak for His htmling, but his data recover is flawless. You know, because Jesus saves.

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