ok.... this topic is one that actually makes you think a little.. here is the question.. Q: As You Have Started To Mature, What Have You Learned About Your Relationship With God, How God Helps You, Wat Does God Do For You, How Does God Help You In Tough Situations, and Wat Does God Think Of You When You DisObey Him??

Nice topic, Bentlie. :) I'll try to reply to your questions, but not in the order you asked them, lol. Rather, I'll answer them as I think up answers. [quote]As you have started to mature, what have you learned about your relationship with God?[/quote] The more I've grown in my relationship with God, the more I've learned that I am far from mature. :) I have learned some other things, such as the depth of the grace of God, and the magnitude of His faithfulness, which is pretty much bigger than I can imagine. I've learned that he is always there for me, no matter how far I run away. [quote]What does God think of You when you disobey him?[/quote] I believe He is sad, but I don't think His view of us changes at all. No matter what we do, as long as we believe in the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ for our salvation, God see the spotless innocence of Him, not us. [quote] How God helps you, what does God do for you.[/quote] God helps me by always being there for me. He strengthens me when I'm weak, comforts me when I'm sad, and laughs with me when I'm happy. Sometimes it's through his still small voice when I meet with Him, sometimes it's through His word, and sometimes it's through His creation, both this beautiful earth and our brother and sisters in the Body. [quote]How does God help you in tough situations?[/quote] I'm not sure I can answer this, because when I think about it, I can't really remember any tough situations. It may be because I have a rather laid-back personality, so thinks don't usually upset me much. But it's more because of how much God has blessed me. While I have had some tough times and my life has definitely not been perfect, when I look back, I see His faithfulness and love, and have a hard time remembering the adversities. But I guess to give you an answer, God helps me in the ways I listed in the previous question.

Double post...:dry: ...bad internet connection at the moment :pinch:

Post edited by: disciple_in_training, at: 2007/12/25 23:48

[quote]Q: As You Have Started To Mature, What Have You Learned About Your Relationship With God,[/quote] To be honest, all this maturing that you're talking about has happened only in about the span of a year. What I've learned? Hmm... what have I learned? I learned (no, that's not right, I felt, in my heart, I've always known) that Christ died for my sins. He loves me. Truly loves me. I've learned that G-d puts me through situations that can hurt me so bad, but that G-d does it so I can grow stronger and learn to lean on Him. [quote]How God Helps You, Wat Does God Do For You,[/quote] G-d... gave me this website. That's what He's done for me. He has given me this place for fellowship, and it's just amazing. He gave me a place within fifteen minutes walking distance where I go and I just be with Him. And G-d helps me, by letting me pray, and talk to Him. And then when all the words have been said, and all the tears shed, I just feel... love. And I know it's G-d, right there with me. And, He gave me people I can go to who'll listen, and help me through my pain. [quote]How Does God Help You In Tough Situations,[/quote] You know, I'm still in a really tough situation, like one that can't be helped by talking to my teachers about school work or anything, so I can't answer this yet, because this is my first major crisis. [quote]and Wat Does God Think Of You When You DisObey Him??[/quote] What does G-d think of me? He sees me as a sinner, one He let His son die for. It may be that He is upset that I failed, but I really have no idea. And since He loved me so much to sacrifice Jesus, He may not even be upset. But this idea is really unlikely.