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Norm640
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Money is the international language. Some speak it better than others. Don’t hate on the USA. The fact is, a profession is a profession, not a calling, most of the time.
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ClearWater
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No, I had a counselor…one, in the US, who was REALLY good. She had 30 years experience as a counselor. She cared!
Some people, even if you pay them, won’t…in either country.
Some people, even if you pay them, won’t…in either country.
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JamesTheJust
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How about a family member?Money is the international language. Some speak it better than others. Don’t hate on the USA. The fact is, a profession is a profession, not a calling, most of the time.
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ClearWater
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Well, maybe so. Yeah, there aren’t a lot of people today who care.
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ClearWater
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Hate the US?
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ClearWater
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It’s nice in many ways but a little expensive, takes more money than I have is all.
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tawny
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I’m praying for everyone who has ever been through the darkness. Please keep the faith. Remember God loves you. He never leaves us, not even in the darkest hours of our being. God bless you all.
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ClearWater
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Thanks!
Hail Mary, Full of Grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst women, and blest is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen. :angel1:
Hail Mary, Full of Grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst women, and blest is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen. :angel1:
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Norm640
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Read a quote by Saint Augustine I think…the gist was that God loves each one of us as if we were the only person alive…or something similar. Really? REALLY? I know I’m a mere knuckle-dragging moron, but when a beautiful woman I could never get comes into my life who loves a guy *exactly like me in every way, shape, and form/] and need help from me because her love has OCD which is exactly what I have and, lol, by the way, is uglier than I am, I have to kind of scratch my bald head and go…REALLY?
And telling me that God brings people into others’ lives to fulfill certain needs and then leaves doesn’t help. This makes God out to be some sort of uncaring puppet master who only cares about certain people. Or, maybe God can explain why I’m alone for 38 years and woman after woman has come and gone.
Maybe I’m a really good helper and “rebound” guy. But if God thinks I’m too ugly and not marriage material, perhaps he should just tell me. Like the boss who uses the eager employee to get what he wants with no intention of advancing him. Which, oh by the way, also happened to me two weeks ago.*
And telling me that God brings people into others’ lives to fulfill certain needs and then leaves doesn’t help. This makes God out to be some sort of uncaring puppet master who only cares about certain people. Or, maybe God can explain why I’m alone for 38 years and woman after woman has come and gone.
Maybe I’m a really good helper and “rebound” guy. But if God thinks I’m too ugly and not marriage material, perhaps he should just tell me. Like the boss who uses the eager employee to get what he wants with no intention of advancing him. Which, oh by the way, also happened to me two weeks ago.*
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ClearWater
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Read a quote by Saint Augustine I think…the gist was that God loves each one of us as if we were the only person alive…or something similar. Really? REALLY? I know I’m a mere knuckle-dragging moron, but when a beautiful woman I could never get comes into my life who loves a guy exactly like me in every way, shape, and form/] and need help from me because her love has OCD which is exactly what I have and, lol, by the way, is uglier than I am, I have to kind of scratch my bald head and go…REALLY?
And telling me that God brings people into others’ lives to fulfill certain needs and then leaves doesn’t help. This makes God out to be some sort of uncaring puppet master who only cares about certain people. Or, maybe God can explain why I’m alone for 38 years and woman after woman has come and gone.
Maybe I’m a really good helper and “rebound” guy. But if God thinks I’m too ugly and not marriage material, perhaps he should just tell me. Like the boss who uses the eager employee to get what he wants with no intention of advancing him. Which, oh by the way, also happened to me two weeks ago.
You know…I may have also been through some things, myself, which haven’t been easier. Somehow, I don’t blame God, though.
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ClearWater
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Further, although the guy had OCD and may have been ugly, he is not you. You are different people.
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GEddie
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God never in Scripture or elsewhere promises everybody a mate, so blaming Him really doesn’t make much sense.
I mean, if EVERYBODY had a wife and children, we’d be pushing each other into the sea.
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I mean, if EVERYBODY had a wife and children, we’d be pushing each other into the sea.
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Norm640
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GEDDIE, etc.,
Nowhere in my post did I say God was supposed to get us a spouse. What I did say was that I wish He would be clear with what he wants from me.
And if you don’t ever get angry at God, then you’re either a Saint or you don’t really have a cross.
And if you feel that its cool to judge someone to by putting words in his mouth and assuming things, just to defend God, then you’re not doing it for God, you’re doing it for yourself.
How nice to be in the company of people who have life all figured out. We truly are lucky that you’re always there to tell us our shortcomings.
You guys would have told Jesus to accept His cross and stop praying to God to avoid death. There is a word for that…
Try reading my posts. And welcome to humanity- where everyone has issues with God, whether they think so or not. Even you.
Nowhere in my post did I say God was supposed to get us a spouse. What I did say was that I wish He would be clear with what he wants from me.
And if you don’t ever get angry at God, then you’re either a Saint or you don’t really have a cross.
And if you feel that its cool to judge someone to by putting words in his mouth and assuming things, just to defend God, then you’re not doing it for God, you’re doing it for yourself.
How nice to be in the company of people who have life all figured out. We truly are lucky that you’re always there to tell us our shortcomings.
You guys would have told Jesus to accept His cross and stop praying to God to avoid death. There is a word for that…
Try reading my posts. And welcome to humanity- where everyone has issues with God, whether they think so or not. Even you.
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the_phoenix
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You might want to consider visiting a Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration ChapelNowhere in my post did I say God was supposed to get us a spouse. What I did say was that I wish He would be clear with what he wants from me.
where you can ask Jesus what He wants from you.
Twice I’ve done so for major questions …
- married or single
- and how to find a normal day job in my field when it seemed absolutely impossible
because I’d been forced to resign from a full-time, permanent job because of my
religious beliefs and so did not leave that position with a good reference.
No, I did not see huge, mystical grandiose visions …
I observed the circumstances of my life, what was going on at that time and place,
was attentive to hear God’s Will, was inspired, and discerned based on what I observed.
I did not pray for death.
I did however complain to God
and pray for a cat to borrow
to help me feel better.
He may or may not answer you immediately while you’re in the chapel,
it may be a little while later,
but in any case He loves to answer prayers when you’re asking to do His Will.
Merry Christmas to you, Norm640
and I’m still praying for you.
~~ the phoenix
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tbcrawford
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Eternal God , in whom mercy is endless,
and the treasury of compassion inexhastible ,
look kindly upon us and increase Your mercy in us ,
that in difficult moments we might not despair
nor become despondent , but with great confidence ,
submit ourselves to Your Holy Will ,
which is love and mercy itself . Amen
Memorare (Prayer to Our Lady)
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession, was left unaided.
Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto you, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To you do I come, before you I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in your mercy, hear and answer me. Amen
and the treasury of compassion inexhastible ,
look kindly upon us and increase Your mercy in us ,
that in difficult moments we might not despair
nor become despondent , but with great confidence ,
submit ourselves to Your Holy Will ,
which is love and mercy itself . Amen
Memorare (Prayer to Our Lady)
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession, was left unaided.
Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto you, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To you do I come, before you I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in your mercy, hear and answer me. Amen
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AnneElizabeth
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No, not a sin. I do believe I read some prophets of god in the old testament even did so. Not saying its the same troubles, but it’s the same premise of the act of praying for death.God to take your life? Suicide is sinful, but is it sinful to ask God to take your life?
We should still try not to loose heart and “faint”.
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tbcrawford
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Eternal God , in whom mercy is endless,
and the treasury of compassion inexhastible ,
look kindly upon us and increase Your mercy in us ,
that in difficult moments we might not despair
nor become despondent , but with great confidence ,
submit ourselves to Your Holy Will ,
which is love and mercy itself . Amen
Memorare (Prayer to Our Lady)
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession, was left unaided.
Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto you, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To you do I come, before you I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in your mercy, hear and answer me. Amen
and the treasury of compassion inexhastible ,
look kindly upon us and increase Your mercy in us ,
that in difficult moments we might not despair
nor become despondent , but with great confidence ,
submit ourselves to Your Holy Will ,
which is love and mercy itself . Amen
Memorare (Prayer to Our Lady)
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession, was left unaided.
Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto you, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To you do I come, before you I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in your mercy, hear and answer me. Amen
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