Post by Brickslinger on Apr 2, 2006 15:21:53 GMT -5
Just wanted to drop in and say hey and let you guys know where i stand. This is a topic that came up on AAO Tracker and I saw an open door to share what God had done for me. This is what i posted:
Kage wrote: "I have lil doubt that he exists"
Kage i am very glad u brought the subject up about God and His existence.
The only difference between me and u is i KNOW God exists.
Proof? Well here it is.
Believe it or not, i used to drink, party, cuss, use drugs, and even take God's name in vain. I was 18 years old when i got so drunk one night that i woke up in someone else's bathtub in a stranger's house, not knowing how i got there or what happened the night before. I thought to myself, "if this is all life has to offer I want no part of it". I even considered taking my own life. Shortly after this incident God started dealing with me.
I felt very uncomfortable, expecially when i went to church, and even at home. (John 6:44 No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him: and I will raise him up at the last day). This was God "draw"ing me. I felt like if i didnt do something I would go crazy. I had heard my preacher say "ask Jesus to come into your heart and he will save you". These words kept running through my head. So one night in my bedroom God was continuing to "draw" me and I ask Him to forgive me of my sins and to save me. These were the few words that changed my life forever. The next day when i woke up i realized something was very different. I started to say a cuss word and something stopped me. (Hebrews 12 :6 6 for whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth ). Everything was different! (2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.) The way I talked, thought, and acted was different. Even my very desires were different. I had never felt peace in my heart until this time. I then realized what had happend, God had saved my soul! (Acts 16:31 And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house.)
(Romans 10:9 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.)(John 3:3 Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.) Since that time I have continued to learn more about Christ and the high price he paid for our sins on the cross of Calvary and the more I learn about God the more joy, peace, and contentment i have in and through Him. (1 Peter 1:8 Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory:) I thank God every day that he changed my life and gave me purpose, peace and joy in my life. (Philippians 4:7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.) I heard a preacher say once "try God and see if he is not everyting he says he is".... and boy was he right. God is more than i had ever imagined anything or anyone could be. He is my life!
So...here's my proof.... I dont need any scientist, archeologist, or professors to give me any facts about God's existence. I KNOW He exists, because He lives in my heart. And I know what u r thinking ,"Boy, that brickslinger is nuts" or "I dont believe there is a God, he's just wrong". Yea, i used to think the same way, but think about this...."what if I am right?"....are u willing to risk an eternity in hell? (Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.)
I leave you with this (John 3:16 for God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.)
Jesus is more than just a story or words on a page of history. He is the savior of the world who died for all.
(2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.)
I saw this topic "Does God Really Exist?" as a wonderful opportunilty to share the word of God with others that do not know him. This post reflects only a few things God has done for me. I am an Adult class Sunday School Teacher at my church, and throught that, God has grown me more in the last 3 years than i could have ever imagined. God is soo good to me and my family. He blessed me with a beautiful wife and three wonderful children. I just wanted to thank God for all he has done in my life and also let you guys know I appreciated what -=Of-God=- stands for. I love the scrolling scripts you guys have with the word of God. Maybe [W]e at [W]ildcards some day can have the same thing. Anyway just thought i would stop by and say HI! God Bless!
P.S. sorry guys, but i just don't care much for Mt. Mckenna or I would be on your server alot!.....lol
Kage wrote: "I have lil doubt that he exists"
Kage i am very glad u brought the subject up about God and His existence.
The only difference between me and u is i KNOW God exists.
Proof? Well here it is.
Believe it or not, i used to drink, party, cuss, use drugs, and even take God's name in vain. I was 18 years old when i got so drunk one night that i woke up in someone else's bathtub in a stranger's house, not knowing how i got there or what happened the night before. I thought to myself, "if this is all life has to offer I want no part of it". I even considered taking my own life. Shortly after this incident God started dealing with me.
I felt very uncomfortable, expecially when i went to church, and even at home. (John 6:44 No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him: and I will raise him up at the last day). This was God "draw"ing me. I felt like if i didnt do something I would go crazy. I had heard my preacher say "ask Jesus to come into your heart and he will save you". These words kept running through my head. So one night in my bedroom God was continuing to "draw" me and I ask Him to forgive me of my sins and to save me. These were the few words that changed my life forever. The next day when i woke up i realized something was very different. I started to say a cuss word and something stopped me. (Hebrews 12 :6 6 for whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth ). Everything was different! (2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.) The way I talked, thought, and acted was different. Even my very desires were different. I had never felt peace in my heart until this time. I then realized what had happend, God had saved my soul! (Acts 16:31 And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house.)
(Romans 10:9 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.)(John 3:3 Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.) Since that time I have continued to learn more about Christ and the high price he paid for our sins on the cross of Calvary and the more I learn about God the more joy, peace, and contentment i have in and through Him. (1 Peter 1:8 Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory:) I thank God every day that he changed my life and gave me purpose, peace and joy in my life. (Philippians 4:7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.) I heard a preacher say once "try God and see if he is not everyting he says he is".... and boy was he right. God is more than i had ever imagined anything or anyone could be. He is my life!
So...here's my proof.... I dont need any scientist, archeologist, or professors to give me any facts about God's existence. I KNOW He exists, because He lives in my heart. And I know what u r thinking ,"Boy, that brickslinger is nuts" or "I dont believe there is a God, he's just wrong". Yea, i used to think the same way, but think about this...."what if I am right?"....are u willing to risk an eternity in hell? (Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.)
I leave you with this (John 3:16 for God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.)
Jesus is more than just a story or words on a page of history. He is the savior of the world who died for all.
(2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.)
I saw this topic "Does God Really Exist?" as a wonderful opportunilty to share the word of God with others that do not know him. This post reflects only a few things God has done for me. I am an Adult class Sunday School Teacher at my church, and throught that, God has grown me more in the last 3 years than i could have ever imagined. God is soo good to me and my family. He blessed me with a beautiful wife and three wonderful children. I just wanted to thank God for all he has done in my life and also let you guys know I appreciated what -=Of-God=- stands for. I love the scrolling scripts you guys have with the word of God. Maybe [W]e at [W]ildcards some day can have the same thing. Anyway just thought i would stop by and say HI! God Bless!
P.S. sorry guys, but i just don't care much for Mt. Mckenna or I would be on your server alot!.....lol
