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Stop breathing…if you can.
About 20 years ago, whilst living (and working) on the island of St. Kitts, I was present when one of my work colleagues professed to the room (a few of us were in the Staff lounge), that he was an Atheist and didn’t need God because he was in full control of his life.
At the time, I considered what he had said to be a bold statement, because most of the island’s population were of a varied, and highly religious orientation. I was astonished, and wondered what about this life of ours we could ever truly be in ‘control’ of? Nothing.
Even as a child, I had learnt about the effect of God’s presence in the lives of men, and remember using prayer to access His help with a problem or two that I had. I wasn’t a ‘Christian’ then, but had been exposed to Biblical teachings by my mother, grandparents and other close relatives, then later, at schools and different churches (e.g. Catholic, Anglican, and Seventh Day Adventist) over time, and I believed.
I said to my colleague that if he truly believed that he didn’t need God and was in full control of his life, then he should “stop breathing”. Of course, he could not do so (if he wished to remain alive), and appeared a bit confused by the thought, because he hadn’t expected that sort of response.
What real control do any of us have? Not even the breath we breathe is ours. It belongs to God.
Blessings everyone!
At the time, I considered what he had said to be a bold statement, because most of the island’s population were of a varied, and highly religious orientation. I was astonished, and wondered what about this life of ours we could ever truly be in ‘control’ of? Nothing.
Even as a child, I had learnt about the effect of God’s presence in the lives of men, and remember using prayer to access His help with a problem or two that I had. I wasn’t a ‘Christian’ then, but had been exposed to Biblical teachings by my mother, grandparents and other close relatives, then later, at schools and different churches (e.g. Catholic, Anglican, and Seventh Day Adventist) over time, and I believed.
I said to my colleague that if he truly believed that he didn’t need God and was in full control of his life, then he should “stop breathing”. Of course, he could not do so (if he wished to remain alive), and appeared a bit confused by the thought, because he hadn’t expected that sort of response.
What real control do any of us have? Not even the breath we breathe is ours. It belongs to God.
Blessings everyone!
What a sensible young woman
I wouldn't normally post this for fear of being accused of being provocative. Not that I am actually afraid of that particular accusation, but I am not particularly inviting it either. There are loads of videos like this around, and loads promoting the opposite point of view, but I just found this one entertaining. I suppose I like the personality of the presenter.
And if watching it saves just one person, that would justify it.
And if watching it saves just one person, that would justify it.
Can I tell you a secret?
What’s the secret? If I told you would you believe me?
I think not, you cannot understand the simplicity of it,
And all attempts to reveal it are written in code,
For good reason, should you ever say it, you would
Be ridiculed as a heretic, and simple minded,
But that code is simple , all you have to do is think,
Christ tried to tell us, and we know what happened,
It’s been told to us for eons, and without effect,
Nothing changes nor ever will.
Do YOU know the secret?
I think not, you cannot understand the simplicity of it,
And all attempts to reveal it are written in code,
For good reason, should you ever say it, you would
Be ridiculed as a heretic, and simple minded,
But that code is simple , all you have to do is think,
Christ tried to tell us, and we know what happened,
It’s been told to us for eons, and without effect,
Nothing changes nor ever will.
Do YOU know the secret?
What is Success really?
I wish I was rich and famous, I’ll take powerful too if I can get it,
And then I know I’ll be really happy, because then I will have
Everything I want, I’ll have all the richs and all the things and all
The respect that money and power brings, (look, I’m even rhyming
By accident) and when I die there will be a monument erected for
Me because I was loved so much! Right?.....WRONG!
Now I know there are rich and famous and powerful people who
May be happy because they got what they wanted, but I know that
Would not work for me, because while I WANT to be rich and famous
(Not too pushed on the powerful bit) should I ever get there I would
Consider myself a failure because I would not be happy and would
have wasted my time in this experience,
Success for me will be measured not in what I have, but in what I have
Not, and the only way to achieve real success in this experience in my opinion
is to not focus on what you want, but to do the simplest and yet the hardest
Thing, find within yourself your hearts true desire and follow that desire
To the end.
I know I have said the obvious but sometimes you can’t see the wood
For the trees, and there's no harm in reminding ourselves every so often.
And then I know I’ll be really happy, because then I will have
Everything I want, I’ll have all the richs and all the things and all
The respect that money and power brings, (look, I’m even rhyming
By accident) and when I die there will be a monument erected for
Me because I was loved so much! Right?.....WRONG!
Now I know there are rich and famous and powerful people who
May be happy because they got what they wanted, but I know that
Would not work for me, because while I WANT to be rich and famous
(Not too pushed on the powerful bit) should I ever get there I would
Consider myself a failure because I would not be happy and would
have wasted my time in this experience,
Success for me will be measured not in what I have, but in what I have
Not, and the only way to achieve real success in this experience in my opinion
is to not focus on what you want, but to do the simplest and yet the hardest
Thing, find within yourself your hearts true desire and follow that desire
To the end.
I know I have said the obvious but sometimes you can’t see the wood
For the trees, and there's no harm in reminding ourselves every so often.
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“PURE GOLD DOES NOT FEAR THE FLAME”
Saanch Ko Aanch Nahin.
Albert Einstein was speaking to a faculty group.
His concluding remark was, “Gentlemen, the deeper that I delve into the sciences of this universe, the more clearly I believe that one God or force or influence has organized all of it for our discovery.”
All the hurt games and worst behaviours are psychological disorders, means they are actions of the evil spirits.
Jesus taught only to love all, respect all, do not judge others, forgive others, be helpful to others, and not to do anything that is harmful to others.
still people do it why?
because they do not have
faith in God .. where there
is no belief.. there enters
satan.
Eckhart says..
“I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness but will have the light of life”
Every living and non loving things have birth and death. It's in our scripture.Belive including our planets.
Right now....
The world is a scary place to live in !! It's a punishment for a child to be born here !
(see for eg... brianna case)
Even as an adult, Im scared to live in this world.
RAD.... syndrom runs in this
world right of now
Only God alone can help.
A strong faith in God and his Son, Jesus Christ, and their divinity.
A Church that insists that its members obey all of the Ten Commandments.
Repentance from personal sin.
Accepting the deity of Christ
Believing in the virgin birth
Accepting the bodily resurrection of Jesus
Believing in the Trinity.
My sheep know My voice and they follow Me.
God does not want robots. No he wants people to choose to love him out of love. Without free will there can be no love.
Join a good church where you feel comfortable.
Martin Luther was quick to point out God gift is whole and complete and nothing you need to do but receive it.
Learning about his life is a must for any human being who values his own life and that might be all you need to know. Look for “The Life and Teachings of Jesus”
I see Jesus Christ, God in flesh who died for the sins of humanity.
“God is near to us yet we are far from Him.”
because... No.... Faith.
Albert Einstein was speaking to a faculty group.
His concluding remark was, “Gentlemen, the deeper that I delve into the sciences of this universe, the more clearly I believe that one God or force or influence has organized all of it for our discovery.”
All the hurt games and worst behaviours are psychological disorders, means they are actions of the evil spirits.
Jesus taught only to love all, respect all, do not judge others, forgive others, be helpful to others, and not to do anything that is harmful to others.
still people do it why?
because they do not have
faith in God .. where there
is no belief.. there enters
satan.
Eckhart says..
“I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness but will have the light of life”
Every living and non loving things have birth and death. It's in our scripture.Belive including our planets.
Right now....
The world is a scary place to live in !! It's a punishment for a child to be born here !
(see for eg... brianna case)
Even as an adult, Im scared to live in this world.
RAD.... syndrom runs in this
world right of now
Only God alone can help.
A strong faith in God and his Son, Jesus Christ, and their divinity.
A Church that insists that its members obey all of the Ten Commandments.
Repentance from personal sin.
Accepting the deity of Christ
Believing in the virgin birth
Accepting the bodily resurrection of Jesus
Believing in the Trinity.
My sheep know My voice and they follow Me.
God does not want robots. No he wants people to choose to love him out of love. Without free will there can be no love.
Join a good church where you feel comfortable.
Martin Luther was quick to point out God gift is whole and complete and nothing you need to do but receive it.
Learning about his life is a must for any human being who values his own life and that might be all you need to know. Look for “The Life and Teachings of Jesus”
I see Jesus Christ, God in flesh who died for the sins of humanity.
“God is near to us yet we are far from Him.”
because... No.... Faith.
There are one hundred and forty four contradictions in the bible, What do YOU think of that?
It's just a question! 
If you have any thoughts, please comment.
If you have any thoughts, please comment.
Does God Exist?
For me a big yes. As a believer may I greet everyone a very Merry Christmas and peace to all as well.
What a fitting time to celebrate the birth of our Lord Jesus, who's teachings are all about being good.
I do know that Atheism (disbelief or lack of belief on the existence of God) and Agnosticism (the existence of God is unknown or unknowable) are also part of humanity. I am not here to disrespect the belief or non thereof of everyone but to share mine and why I do.
I do wish that we can all share our opinions on this topic in a civil and mature way. I am lucky I live in a country that protects this right, the right to believe or not believe. In your country, do you have a choice?
Thank you all for reading and or sharing your opinions if you do.
If you have doubts, please read the two books written by1. Dr. Brian Weiss, Many Lives Many Masters; and Dr. Eben Alexander, Proof of heaven. That's if you are in search for knowledge and have an open mind..
NOTE: FOR THOSE WHO BELIEVE. EXPLANATION ISN'T NEEDED AND THOSE WHO DON'T BELIEVE, EXPLANATION IS IMPOSSIBLE.
What a fitting time to celebrate the birth of our Lord Jesus, who's teachings are all about being good.
I do know that Atheism (disbelief or lack of belief on the existence of God) and Agnosticism (the existence of God is unknown or unknowable) are also part of humanity. I am not here to disrespect the belief or non thereof of everyone but to share mine and why I do.
I do wish that we can all share our opinions on this topic in a civil and mature way. I am lucky I live in a country that protects this right, the right to believe or not believe. In your country, do you have a choice?
Thank you all for reading and or sharing your opinions if you do.
If you have doubts, please read the two books written by1. Dr. Brian Weiss, Many Lives Many Masters; and Dr. Eben Alexander, Proof of heaven. That's if you are in search for knowledge and have an open mind..
NOTE: FOR THOSE WHO BELIEVE. EXPLANATION ISN'T NEEDED AND THOSE WHO DON'T BELIEVE, EXPLANATION IS IMPOSSIBLE.
Well? What do YOU think?
The future begins where the past ends instantly ,
This happens moment by moment, second by second,
The present is never here, for us to experience,
Do I ever live in the present? I don’t know ,but before I could
Answer that question I would already be in the future,
That question is in the past, so it’s a question of time,
And we never have the time to appreciate the present
Because the future intrudes, and that is life, we either
Live in the past, with loving memories or regrets or the
Future that gives us no time to feel the present, so the
Present does not really exist, we either live in the past with
Love or regret or the future with anticipation or trepidation.
What do you think?
Answers please ,,, in braille,,,, in original latin…… stamped on Roman
Cloth and posted before you knew you were going to reply. Ok, is that clear?
This happens moment by moment, second by second,
The present is never here, for us to experience,
Do I ever live in the present? I don’t know ,but before I could
Answer that question I would already be in the future,
That question is in the past, so it’s a question of time,
And we never have the time to appreciate the present
Because the future intrudes, and that is life, we either
Live in the past, with loving memories or regrets or the
Future that gives us no time to feel the present, so the
Present does not really exist, we either live in the past with
Love or regret or the future with anticipation or trepidation.
What do you think?
Answers please ,,, in braille,,,, in original latin…… stamped on Roman
Cloth and posted before you knew you were going to reply. Ok, is that clear?
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. People aren't always what they seem
The first step to wisdom is realising how little we actually know.
May the good god bless everyone and show the direction of purity and kindness..
Swami Vivekananda, born Narendranath Datta, was an Indian Hindu monk, philosopher and author. He was a chief disciple of the 19th-century Indian mystic Ramakrishna. Wikipedia
Born: 12 January 1863, Kolkata
Died: 4 July 1902, Belur Math, Howrah
Full name: Narendra Nath Datta
Education: Scottish Church College (SCC), Vidyasagar College (1871–1877), more
Parents: Vishwanath Datta, Bhuvaneswari Devi.
What did Swami Vivekananda say about Jesus?
In his lecture, Vivekananda has compared the entire human existence to an ocean, where an individual's life is like waves. He has compared human lives with the waves rising on the ocean, and then falling down. Jesus is like a big wave that comes very rarely. Vivekananda called Jesus "The great soul, the Messenger."
Swami Vivekananda (1863–1902) is best known in the United States for his groundbreaking speech to the 1893 World's Parliament of Religions in which he introduced Hinduism to America and called for religious tolerance and an end to fanaticism.
more to come....
May the good god bless everyone and show the direction of purity and kindness..
Swami Vivekananda, born Narendranath Datta, was an Indian Hindu monk, philosopher and author. He was a chief disciple of the 19th-century Indian mystic Ramakrishna. Wikipedia
Born: 12 January 1863, Kolkata
Died: 4 July 1902, Belur Math, Howrah
Full name: Narendra Nath Datta
Education: Scottish Church College (SCC), Vidyasagar College (1871–1877), more
Parents: Vishwanath Datta, Bhuvaneswari Devi.
What did Swami Vivekananda say about Jesus?
In his lecture, Vivekananda has compared the entire human existence to an ocean, where an individual's life is like waves. He has compared human lives with the waves rising on the ocean, and then falling down. Jesus is like a big wave that comes very rarely. Vivekananda called Jesus "The great soul, the Messenger."
Swami Vivekananda (1863–1902) is best known in the United States for his groundbreaking speech to the 1893 World's Parliament of Religions in which he introduced Hinduism to America and called for religious tolerance and an end to fanaticism.
more to come....
Know What is about to come upon America and the World spoken from God Himself.
Please examine these and be warned America has sinned more than that of Sodom and Gomora behold destruction cometh soon.
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