Scared ,confused, unreasonable anger

[Lissi]

Hi my name is Lissi tonight as I looked at the star of Bethlehem I questioned my self and were I stand with god I don't know how to explain my self but is it normal to be scared ? Every time the topic comes up of jesus's arrival and the end . I always try to avoid it it terrifies me .​

 

[Lissi]

And when people go in depth with this topic it just gets me mad

 

[amadeus2]

Fear is not all bad, but reach out to the Lord Jesus until he answers you. Eventually, your fear of your mortal end will become a praise in your heart that will want to come to your lips.

Anger is also a common reaction to hearing people's explanations or even suggestions in the things of God. Make your own peace with God. Seek Him yourself. No one but you can reach out to Him. No one but you can touch what He has for you.

I am praying for you, but my prayer will not solve your problem if you close your heart to God.

 

[JohnP]

Lissi, I had a very close brush with death a few months ago, and even though I know that I have eternal life because I because I follow Jesus, I was scared. It took me until very recently to lose my anxiety and nervousness about it - and it can still rear its ugly head, although I have learned to rebuke that spirit of fear much better now. Even though it's not rational to fear death if I know that heaven is a much better place than this, human emotions sometimes can get the better of what is rational. I guess I am saying that fear is not unusual, and that it can be overcome, but you have to trust God. If you are having doubts about whether or not you indeed do have eternal life, just remember, "If you declare with your mouth, 'Jesus is Lord,' and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved." Romans 10:9

 

[Travis]

24 And after certain days, when Felix came with his wife Drusilla, which was a Jewess, he sent for Paul, and heard him concerning the faith in Christ. And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come, Felix trembled, and answered, Go thy way for this time; when I have a convenient season, I will call for thee.
Acts 24


When the word of God is preached in power, it causes men to tremble, even unregenerate men like Felix. Everyone knows when the Holy Spirit shows up in power, whether they like it or not. The Pharisees gnashed their teeth at Stephen when he bore witness against them, being full of the Holy Ghost (Acts 7:54). Then they stoned him to death.

Being concerned, being worried about the wrath to come is a good first step. Jesus uses many things to get our attention. Ultimately, being a Christian is not about just not wanting to not go to hell, or avoid punishment, it is about wanting to be with and like the God of the Universe, including all of his characteristics, whether they be his love and his mercy, or his justice and his wrath against sin.

Jesus is not a monster, but he is not a pushover either. He is savior, and by his blood he has purchased for us salvation to the uttermost. But we have to come to him on his terms. We must be born again to enter into the kingdom of heaven.

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom......
Psalm 111:10

The early church was marked by a deep fear and reverence for the Lord. The late church (today), not as much.

Blessings,

Travis

 

[Brad Huber]

Hi my name is Lissi tonight as I looked at the star of Bethlehem I questioned my self and were I stand with god I don't know how to explain my self but is it normal to be scared ? Every time the topic comes up of jesus's arrival and the end . I always try to avoid it it terrifies me .​

There is no doubt that God is calling out to you. If you humble yourself and reach out to Him in truth, searching to establish a relationship with Him, you will be rewarded, with suffering and blessing, joy and tears, and mostly the knowledge that you have been renewed with the healing power of forgiveness through Christ's sacrifice to bring you into a closer relationship to God. It is not an instant change to all things good. It is a path you will either never regret following, or a path you will always regret not following. The choice is yours. Praying for you.

 

[Br. Bear]

Greetings,

Mark 5:33-34
But the woman fearing and trembling, knowing what was done in her, came and fell down before Him, and told Him all the truth.
And He said unto her, Daughter, thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace, and be whole of thy plague.

Bless you ....><>

 

[Lissi]

I admit I'm not perfect I've done a lot of regrettable things and I try so hard to fix the things I do and I ask for forgiveness and end up finding myself in the same mess all over again would he still forgive me? I feel as if I'm not worthy enough I lead myself away from god trying to impress and satisfy others I am just so confused with my spiritual connection with god .

 

[JohnP]

I admit I'm not perfect I've done a lot of regrettable things and I try so hard to fix the things I do and I ask for forgiveness and end up finding myself in the same mess all over again would he still forgive me? I feel as if I'm not worthy enough I lead myself away from god trying to impress and satisfy others I am just so confused with my spiritual connection with god .

Yes, he will still forgive you. You see, none of us are worthy enough! God tells us that all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God (Romans 3:23). There is a common misconception among a lot of people that they have to get "right" before they can come to God, or that they have somehow "sinned too much." This is not true, because we are also told in Romans 5:8 that "God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us."

Jesus loves you, just as you are. Have faith, trust and belief in Him, and He will begin to change you.

 

[Shutterbug]

Good afternoon Lissi;

It seems you have an internal struggle which is causing a stumbling block. As for doing regrettable things, they will continue to haunt you and make you more miserable and angry if you do not change. Believe me, it is pure joy to say with absolute confidence that the Lord has never failed me. Regrettably, I only wish it were the other way around on far too many occasions. Let go of the past and place it all at the feet of Jesus trusting he can make you a better person for it. Be that good role model, that happier person, the kind of Christian child that inspires others, and with whom God would like to say, "I am well pleased". Trust me, there is nothing too large for God to handle yesterday, today, or tomorrow. Phil 4:8.
Cheers, John

 

[Fragrant Grace]

I admit I'm not perfect I've done a lot of regrettable things and I try so hard to fix the things I do and I ask for forgiveness and end up finding myself in the same mess all over again would he still forgive me? I feel as if I'm not worthy enough I lead myself away from god trying to impress and satisfy others I am just so confused with my spiritual connection with god .

All that the Father giveth Me shall come to Me; and him that cometh to Me I will in no wise cast out.
John 6:37

Greetings @Lissi

The Lord loves you and He will accept you just as you are
There is nothing you can do except come to Him believing
He loves you and wants you to know His perfect peace and reassurance of sins forgiven

Just as I am—without one plea,
But that Thy blood was shed for me,
And that Thou bidst me come to Thee
O Lamb of God, I come, I come.

Just as I am—and waiting not
To rid my soul of one dark blot,
To Thee whose blood can cleanse each spot
O Lamb of God, I come, I come.

Just as I am—though tossed about
With many a conflict, many a doubt,
Fightings and fears within, without
O Lamb of God, I come, I come

Just as I am—poor, wretched, blind;
Sight, riches, healing of the mind,
Yea, all I need in Thee to find—
O Lamb of God, I come, I come.

Just as I am—Thou wilt receive,
Wilt welcome, pardon, cleanse, relieve;
Because Thy promise I believe
O Lamb of God, I come, I come.

Just as I am—Thy love unknown
Hath broken every barrier down;
Now, to be Thine, yea, Thine alone
O Lamb of God, I come, I come*


*Charlotte Elliot 1835

 

[Brad Huber]

I admit I'm not perfect I've done a lot of regrettable things and I try so hard to fix the things I do and I ask for forgiveness and end up finding myself in the same mess all over again would he still forgive me? I feel as if I'm not worthy enough I lead myself away from god trying to impress and satisfy others I am just so confused with my spiritual connection with god .

It will be difficult at times. You will have people you probably care about that get angry at you and feel you betrayed them with your conviction to do what is right. But.... if they truly love you, they will accept you no matter what. If they reject you due to your change, then you must realize that they never truly loved you. They loved what you did for them, but they didnt love "YOU". It is important to put God first no matter the fallout. This is some of the tears of following Christ. But again, you will never regret it if you turn your life over to Christ.