Do you take time at least once to thank God (64)
felixis99simplicity, Ohio USA139 Threads 2 Polls 13,363 PostsI supposed I do in my own way. I do not go to church, but I am amazed at creation all the time....just now I enjoy the sounds of rain falling outside my window because I know it will replenish the streams....the colors of the autumn leaves and small everyday miracles. In awe of these things I guess is my way of thanks because I am not a church person.
Lillie49: maybe he smokes too no one knows
track aside from that probably tasting awful, a bible is a thing of man. I doubt God paid all that much attention......
remember the Jesus commands against idolatry or things of man so while the bible is an important book to many, and holy, it should not be idolized. so don't worry....just my .02
(and I realize some may not agree with me and that is fine but I am not changing my mind, so please.....let's leave it at that)
higmno: Dear Father God,
I thank you for waking me up today, another day of life. You have given me another sunrise to enjoy.
Thank you, Lord God, for the wonderful sounds of nature and the cool breeze brushing through the trees making the birds sing beautiful melodies. You are a great Father, Lord, always full of grace and mercy. I praise you, Father, for allowing me to live another beautiful day in Your Kingdom.
Thank you for the gift of family and friends. Holding them in my heart is one of the most precious things I can never get tired of. Bless everyone, Father, for they deserve all the goodness you have given to me. If I may do something wrong today, please forgive me. I also thank you for always being the reason in my head when it comes to decision-making.
I pray to You, Your Son, Jesus Christ and all the angels in heaven. Amen.
I thank you for waking me up today, another day of life. You have given me another sunrise to enjoy.
Thank you, Lord God, for the wonderful sounds of nature and the cool breeze brushing through the trees making the birds sing beautiful melodies. You are a great Father, Lord, always full of grace and mercy. I praise you, Father, for allowing me to live another beautiful day in Your Kingdom.
Thank you for the gift of family and friends. Holding them in my heart is one of the most precious things I can never get tired of. Bless everyone, Father, for they deserve all the goodness you have given to me. If I may do something wrong today, please forgive me. I also thank you for always being the reason in my head when it comes to decision-making.
I pray to You, Your Son, Jesus Christ and all the angels in heaven. Amen.
To be born at this time, in this place, with these genes is a blessing I'd like to find somebody to thank for. For now I just pray to fate.
felixis99: track aside from that probably tasting awful, a bible is a thing of man. I doubt God paid all that much attention......
remember the Jesus commands against idolatry or things of man so while the bible is an important book to many, and holy, it should not be idolized. so don't worry....just my .02
(and I realize some may not agree with me and that is fine but I am not changing my mind, so please.....let's leave it at that)
remember the Jesus commands against idolatry or things of man so while the bible is an important book to many, and holy, it should not be idolized. so don't worry....just my .02
(and I realize some may not agree with me and that is fine but I am not changing my mind, so please.....let's leave it at that)
Your probably right about that. And yes, it did taste bad lol.
Yes, i thank God for taking care of my friends,, while i take care of my enemies.
Now, seriously,, thankful for what? God if he exists,, he contented himself to be adored by the weak & innocent ones, while the the powerful/cruel people on earth go on making advantages over the weak ones, without showing his goodness or maybe his power!!!
If your waking up,, some prefer not to wake up anymore,, so keep your thanks for youself.
Now, seriously,, thankful for what? God if he exists,, he contented himself to be adored by the weak & innocent ones, while the the powerful/cruel people on earth go on making advantages over the weak ones, without showing his goodness or maybe his power!!!
If your waking up,, some prefer not to wake up anymore,, so keep your thanks for youself.
....goodness comes from your own heart......in how you treat your fellow man/woman.......not Gods will...does the man holding the gun...whos aim in life...is to shoot me....is that Gods will too...???????....praying every day....doesent let you live longer....you live/you die.......inbetween thos 2 dates.....we do our best...at least people will say..he/she was a good person......when our time comes.....jmo.
My father was a man, not some make believe imaginary invention of some ignorant sheep herders wrapped in bed sheets living in tents in the Middle East. I have nothing to thank this non existent "whatever" for!
The sooner you stop putting your hope and faith and dependence on some made up figure and stand on your own 2 feet and make your own decisions to improve your existence, the sooner you'll be rewarded with a fruitful life. Just like lotteries are designed to fleece the poor and uneducated, so too are religions designed to extract wealth from people who have been terrorized into thinking if they don't cow tow to the organization they are doomed to spend a billion years engulfed in flame. Talk about the punishment fitting the crime, this alone proves just how incredibly unfair this so called "god" was made to be!
The sooner you stop putting your hope and faith and dependence on some made up figure and stand on your own 2 feet and make your own decisions to improve your existence, the sooner you'll be rewarded with a fruitful life. Just like lotteries are designed to fleece the poor and uneducated, so too are religions designed to extract wealth from people who have been terrorized into thinking if they don't cow tow to the organization they are doomed to spend a billion years engulfed in flame. Talk about the punishment fitting the crime, this alone proves just how incredibly unfair this so called "god" was made to be!
Though I've believed in God and his Son Jesus from my youth, it wasn't until about the age of 40, that I regularly gave thanks and drew a tremendous amount of spiritual strength and a gift of selfless-humbleness in my spirit from giving thanks daily and at times, hourly. I give thanks, once before leaving for the day, again before bedtime and throughout the day.
1 Thessalonians 5:18 - In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
The Scholars and Translators in the court of King James were masters of the English language, flawless. No missunderstanding in translation from the Hebrew text. Giving thanks in Every Thing, not everything. Giving thanks for each and every singular circumstance is accurate.
1 Thessalonians 5:18 - In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
The Scholars and Translators in the court of King James were masters of the English language, flawless. No missunderstanding in translation from the Hebrew text. Giving thanks in Every Thing, not everything. Giving thanks for each and every singular circumstance is accurate.
Before humans defined borders and before humans organized religion the world was not on a path of destruction.
Even if we only look back 10000 years.
Imagine
Even if we only look back 10000 years.
Imagine
Yes, I do give thanks.
I'm grateful for what I have, rather than have not.
I'm grateful for what I have, rather than have not.
chatonlyman2: Before humans defined borders and before humans organized religion the world was not on a path of destruction.
Even if we only look back 10000 years.
Imagine
Just imagine is all I am asking the readers of C.S.Even if we only look back 10000 years.
Imagine
It's easy if you try. (I don't mean take a few seconds)
Still many times a day.
hoolet: Still many times a day.
Did you imagine a little for me?
chatonlyman2: Did you imagine a little for me?
I imagine the world as John Lennon epitomised it.
hoolet: I imagine the world as John Lennon epitomised it.
The only way that Mr Lennon's vision could somewhat be achieved would be to unite all countries with a common goal but human greed will forever be in the way. So until basic survival overcomes greed we humans are going to be in turmoil.
uptall: What does he get if he bends you over the sink?
well we can see what it is that you thank God for
For me, I often forget to thank God for life and happiness. I am just a mistake ridden mere mortal. even so my appreciation is never too far from thought
chatonlyman2: The only way that Mr Lennon's vision could somewhat be achieved would be to unite all countries with a common goal but human greed will forever be in the way. So until basic survival overcomes greed we humans are going to be in turmoil.
I wish the media would follow more of the things that bring us together rather than forever shouting on about the things that tear us apart
BerrySmoothie: Yes, I do give thanks.
I'm grateful for what I have, rather than have not.
I'm grateful for what I have, rather than have not.
higmno: Dear Father God,
I thank you for waking me up today, another day of life. You have given me another sunrise to enjoy.
Thank you, Lord God, for the wonderful sounds of nature and the cool breeze brushing through the trees making the birds sing beautiful melodies. You are a great Father, Lord, always full of grace and mercy. I praise you, Father, for allowing me to live another beautiful day in Your Kingdom.
Thank you for the gift of family and friends. Holding them in my heart is one of the most precious things I can never get tired of. Bless everyone, Father, for they deserve all the goodness you have given to me. If I may do something wrong today, please forgive me. I also thank you for always being the reason in my head when it comes to decision-making.
I pray to You, Your Son, Jesus Christ and all the angels in heaven. Amen.
I thank you for waking me up today, another day of life. You have given me another sunrise to enjoy.
Thank you, Lord God, for the wonderful sounds of nature and the cool breeze brushing through the trees making the birds sing beautiful melodies. You are a great Father, Lord, always full of grace and mercy. I praise you, Father, for allowing me to live another beautiful day in Your Kingdom.
Thank you for the gift of family and friends. Holding them in my heart is one of the most precious things I can never get tired of. Bless everyone, Father, for they deserve all the goodness you have given to me. If I may do something wrong today, please forgive me. I also thank you for always being the reason in my head when it comes to decision-making.
I pray to You, Your Son, Jesus Christ and all the angels in heaven. Amen.
Its better you keep all the religious stuff in YOUR head and not in others throats, its a con, people hide behind it, and its full of thieves. Why would a religious sect want a 65 million dollar airplane??, why would anyone that is religious cut the head off of a 4 years old girl??, why would you lie to a child and tell it that something non existent will punish it if its not good?. Take your religion and shove where the Sun don't shine.
If you think praying is good then call Bobby Brown and ask him what he thinks its good for.
yubba: Its better you keep all the religious stuff in YOUR head and not in others throats, its a con, people hide behind it, and its full of thieves. Why would a religious sect want a 65 million dollar airplane??, why would anyone that is religious cut the head off of a 4 years old girl??, why would you lie to a child and tell it that something non existent will punish it if its not good?. Take your religion and shove where the Sun don't shine.
If you think praying is good then call Bobby Brown and ask him what he thinks its good for.
Political Parties are also a questionable Authority. That includes unions and all organized religion.If you think praying is good then call Bobby Brown and ask him what he thinks its good for.
KIBALUV: The Bible plainly states that "satan comes to STEAL, KILL & DESTROY," not God! How can you blame a person you don't even believe in? WHy not just blame santa clause or the easter bunny for your problems?
I thank God every day that I have a roof over my head; heat in winter, cool in summer; food, clothes, shoes & a warm cozy bed to kip in. Compared to 3/4ths of the worlds' population who have none of these things, I am rich beyond compare. Just to have Gods' forgiveness thru His Son, Jesus, is priceless.
Americans are spoiled & arrogant, & do not give God the praise He deserves. In the book of Revelation, He says, "Woe to those who say I am rich & have need of nothing, but know not that they are spiritually naked & blind."
I thank God every day that I have a roof over my head; heat in winter, cool in summer; food, clothes, shoes & a warm cozy bed to kip in. Compared to 3/4ths of the worlds' population who have none of these things, I am rich beyond compare. Just to have Gods' forgiveness thru His Son, Jesus, is priceless.
Americans are spoiled & arrogant, & do not give God the praise He deserves. In the book of Revelation, He says, "Woe to those who say I am rich & have need of nothing, but know not that they are spiritually naked & blind."
I like your spirit.
I like most of what she is saying too, but she is wrong to generalize about Americans. Even in this thread, if one reads back much of the comments about not needing god, or implcations of that do not come from Americans.There are certainly some arrogant people here, but no more than anywhere else...Thank God
No I don't and have no reason to.
I worked for all that I have and NO ONE including some invisible being gave me anything.
I worked for all that I have and NO ONE including some invisible being gave me anything.
Yes, I thank God I am not religious 
I see god as a metaphor for love and kindness, an indestructible energy within us all. To pray to god is to remind us of that energy, to connect to that energy and to be that energy.
"When we take the gods as facts, rather than metaphors, then we get lost in debating the merits of the facts rather than apprehending their meaning. The fundamentalist ties his or her beliefs to the facts and narrows the spiritual vitality by fighting rear-guard actions against disputation. On the other hand, the atheist disputes the evidence, gets confused by the institutional forms to which he or she has been exposed, and misses the possible deepening which occurs whenever one confronts the meaning of divinity."
James Hollis
"When we take the gods as facts, rather than metaphors, then we get lost in debating the merits of the facts rather than apprehending their meaning. The fundamentalist ties his or her beliefs to the facts and narrows the spiritual vitality by fighting rear-guard actions against disputation. On the other hand, the atheist disputes the evidence, gets confused by the institutional forms to which he or she has been exposed, and misses the possible deepening which occurs whenever one confronts the meaning of divinity."
James Hollis
bodleing2: I see god as a metaphor for love and kindness, an indestructible energy within us all. To pray to god is to remind us of that energy, to connect to that energy and to be that energy.
"When we take the gods as facts, rather than metaphors, then we get lost in debating the merits of the facts rather than apprehending their meaning. The fundamentalist ties his or her beliefs to the facts and narrows the spiritual vitality by fighting rear-guard actions against disputation. On the other hand, the atheist disputes the evidence, gets confused by the institutional forms to which he or she has been exposed, and misses the possible deepening which occurs whenever one confronts the meaning of divinity."
James Hollis
"When we take the gods as facts, rather than metaphors, then we get lost in debating the merits of the facts rather than apprehending their meaning. The fundamentalist ties his or her beliefs to the facts and narrows the spiritual vitality by fighting rear-guard actions against disputation. On the other hand, the atheist disputes the evidence, gets confused by the institutional forms to which he or she has been exposed, and misses the possible deepening which occurs whenever one confronts the meaning of divinity."
James Hollis
dat's nice
serene56: No, I don't thank God for my existence and everyday life as you do.
Once, I had a strong faith which I took for granted but over the years found that it was diminished by the heinous things that have happened in my life, and the world in general.
God and I have a deal right now, I'll scratch his back if he scratches mine
Once, I had a strong faith which I took for granted but over the years found that it was diminished by the heinous things that have happened in my life, and the world in general.
God and I have a deal right now, I'll scratch his back if he scratches mine
Serene 56
This is a comment to your ridiculous comment. If you are reading this that's because of God gave you another day to live on this earth. Thanking him for your existence everyday should be a no brainer regardless what's happened in your life. Most of which I'm sure if heinous, God had NOTHING to do it with. He gets blamed for everything. "I'll scratch his back if he scratches mine", That excuse will not hold up when you met your maker, (God). In fact I'm sure he is getting a good belly laugh at you now
This is a comment to your ridiculous comment. If you are reading this that's because of God gave you another day to live on this earth. Thanking him for your existence everyday should be a no brainer regardless what's happened in your life. Most of which I'm sure if heinous, God had NOTHING to do it with. He gets blamed for everything. "I'll scratch his back if he scratches mine", That excuse will not hold up when you met your maker, (God). In fact I'm sure he is getting a good belly laugh at you now
There is no God, he is just a scary man in your head. Peace n Love x
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