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[Changing4Best]

would Jesus see me as someone worth saving am worthless really ....broken ....dirt

Yes, of course! Jesus loves all people and wants them to accept His salvation and forgiveness for their sins.

 

[Phoenix Rising]

Spoiler: abuse detail

The priest when he hurt me he said i'll go to hell...he and my mum hurt me ...flashbacks ... am so small

...Will i be forgiven for what happened

 

[Changing4Best]

God forgives every sin but blaspheming the Holy Spirit.

 

[Phoenix Rising]

i have ocd ...i faith jump unsure why i do it ... mostly because i was told am going to hell unsure if it that reason or if its me trying to be a better person

 

[Justmehere]

The priest was a liar. You ran into a horrible perp. A child abuser. I don't listen to child abusers about faith. I look for God. Not humans who screw up.

Some perps try to use the power of faith and the church to get away with abuse or other institutions like schools. If someone is abused by a teacher, coach, doctor, or clergy member, they will often associate the profession with abuse and be very scared to settle. What he did doesn't make you dirty. It makes him horrible. It's ok to not be sure about faith. In the Christian texts, the Bible, doubt isn't a subject of shame.

I believe that God is who he is. What humans do about God may be very screwed up, but God is who he is.

The priest isn't God. He's human. He is a screwed up evil person.

You are not at fault for the abuse you suffered. God has a particular heart for children. You know what the Bible says about those who harm children? They should tie a millstone (a giant boulder) around their neck and drown themselves. You know what the Bible says about religious hypocrite? They are a brood of vipers. Aka, spawn of Satan.

The priest did evil things. That does not mean you are at fault or beyond God's love and grace.

I believe God loves people who make mistakes, and that's all of us. No matter what you have done in your life.

I hope you continue seeking what is true about matters of faith.

 

[Changing4Best]

i have ocd ...i faith jump unsure why i do it ... mostly because i was told am going to hell unsure if it that reason or if its me trying to be a better person

My cousin has OCD too. As far as I know, he is going to Heaven, not hell. He's a nice man who sometimes goes overboard (or beyond what others normally do) when trying to do something he cannot seem to do. He is still a nice man. It is always good to try and be a better person. My cousin tries to do that too. I do NOT believe you are going to hell. Keep at trying to be good and your chances are greater every day that you will eventually go to Heaven.

 

[Phoenix Rising]

Will i go to hell for being Transgender ?( am born female ) but am male now ( without anything done )

 

[Justmehere]

I don’t think it’s wise for humans to declare who will and will not go to any heaven or hell. We are all human. In the end, it’s up to God.

That being said, the documents for the Christian faith that make up the Bible do not declare someone will go to hell because they were born a different gender.

 

[Changing4Best]

I agree.

 

[VioletButterfly]

I've started to read my devotional again and in today's entry the author references Psalm 95: 1-2. The entry is about being thankful and walking in trust, and that this can lift us above the challenges/trials that we all face in life. I've been thinking a lot about certain concepts lately as they relate to God and my life: real trust, faith, believing, listening/hearing, the promises, acceptance, compassion, my role in this relationship and my future... and applying them to my life. It's pretty precarious right now with no job and a lease ending in a month with no renewal possible, and no money in my bank account. So, well, walking in faith, doing what I can when I can, praying and listening while I seek. I am hoping for beauty from ashes at this point, but whatever the outcome I am thankful that I know I will not be alone as God is always with me. I am finding the 23rd Psalm to be very comforting right now, holding tightly to the rod and staff. <3 VB

 

[HealingInProcess]

I've started to read my devotional again and in today's entry the author references Psalm 95: 1-2. The entry is about being thankful and walking in trust, and that this can lift us above the challenges/trials that we all face in life. I've been thinking a lot about certain concepts lately as they relate to God and my life: real trust, faith, believing, listening/hearing, the promises, acceptance, compassion, my role in this relationship and my future... and applying them to my life. It's pretty precarious right now with no job and a lease ending in a month with no renewal possible, and no money in my bank account. So, well, walking in faith, doing what I can when I can, praying and listening while I seek. I am hoping for beauty from ashes at this point, but whatever the outcome I am thankful that I know I will not be alone as God is always with me. I am finding the 23rd Psalm to be very comforting right now, holding tightly to the rod and staff. <3 VB

I am praying for you VB.

 

[VioletButterfly]

@HealingInProcess (((Thank you))). I truly appreciate the prayers. Hope you're having a blessed day. :) VB