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Hey Guys,

This morning i got thinking after having breakfast; what it means to stand firm in the faith.

Is it okay to ask for help? Absolutely. The past few weeks have been difficult to say the least, especially being back on here. But i am thankful for this community - because its allowed myself to show my truth in my bladder condition.

When it comes to Standing Firm in the faith; it also got me thinking about somethong ive learned called "Choosing the Right". Im very thankful to live in this country - which is why i am thankful for the freedoms, liberties and justice system we have. Over the past few weeks of what my significant other and i have been going through - ive come to the realization that we sometimes need to ask for help. But also, a hand to hold.

I have controlling people in my life - and when you walk in the truth its like your eyes open. You start to finally feel free from the chains of feeling less than or trapped in a box.

Anyway, i just wanted to say i also was thinking about how many others out there have fled to other countries rather than there homeland because there scared. But thats why the eagle is our National Bird -because its wings span wide like from sea to shining sea. So Yeah, i realized its totally cool to ask for assistance from others - but as Bob Segar puts it.

Like a Rock.

I want to thank the church for that. As i could not continue being so strong if it wasnt for the teachings and the guidence though learning and coverting over to a new faith last year. Im also thankful for eveyone on here whom ive communicated with - which i suppose i say thank you enough.

But the truth is; i probably wouldn't be alive on here if it wasnt for you guys. You guys virtually held my hand through some really bad days; and really good days. Im thankful for that.

I remember a couple weeks ago when my bladder spasms worsened; being cramped in bed in pain. I thought of you guys.

When i was alone before i rekindled the love i had and i was alone in my aparentment with painful spasms. I thought of you guys.

Through all the pain, tears and sometimes feelings of hopelessness. I know i have you guys here at the NAFC.

I am blessed for that.

Blessings in Christ,
Honeeecombs

 

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I'm not gonna bad mouth your faith but be careful mentioning it here as awhile back there was some drama regarding religion being mentioned on here.

Me I'm on the fence regarding religion and God's etc basically don't know what to believe in.

 

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It wasn't the religion per say. It was the sense of judgement that all to often comes with religion as well as a significant amount of condescension if I remember correctly.

Others may correct me if I am wrong.

Seems like we ended up at religion was ok, but judgementalness and religious snobbery were not to be tolerated, nor should they anywhere else.

 

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It wasn't the religion per say. It was the sense of judgement that all to often comes with religion as well as a significant amount of condescension if I remember correctly.

Others may correct me if I am wrong.

Seems like we ended up at religion was ok, but judgementalness and religious snobbery were not to be tolerated, nor should they anywhere else.

Amen. That is how I feel 100%. As our prophet said this past Holiday Season.

"Shine the Light of Christ this Holiday Season".

Coming from a background of brainwashing tactics and psychological manipulation. I know what it can feel like when you deal with judgemental others.

The Church has been a saving grace for myself. But even when I was not a member - I've always shared a message of Truth, Hope, and Love.

Blessings In Christ,
Honeecombs

 

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Dino, I'm in the process of writing my story of why and how I gave up religion. After 80 years living a belief, I faced the truth. You can private message me if you want to know more.

 

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Actually, if you re-examine the incident, it appears to have been an individual who tried to create a problem where one didn't exist- and didn't need to exist. In the end, it wasn't even what could be called 'a nice try', and that person left, in a self-created huff after attempting to accuse someone else of ramming faith down others' throats. It hadn't happened. She was trying to create strife in much the same way a false accusation of date rape is meant to. To be honest, it appeared, to me, at least, that she ran out of come-backs after flinging said false accusations around and being smacked in the face when 'what went around came around.' There will be many who don't agree with this assessment, but I believe there was quite a bit more going on just under the surface that no one has mentioned, at least on here, prior to this. Perhaps no one else noticed it, but it seemed that there were unidentified problems that may (or may not) have included incontinence.

 

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Very well written, @jeffswet !