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Gratitude

We need to be grateful for all the good things as well as the bad things that happen in our life. For instance, Thank God for what you have and pray to Him for the things that you need. Be grateful to God for His blessed Son Jesus Christ our Savior and His Holy Spirit. Always give God the glory for all your blessings and He will give you more.

Acceptance

In your tests and trials, you may find these difficult and/or tough to deal with. Don't get discouraged because with patience and faith, you will overcome them. You may have to suffer through them from time to time, but they will build up your strength and pretty soon they won't feel all that difficult to deal with. 

Always look for a positive to come from them. Analyze them thoroughly and build up your awareness level. Never worry or fear the things that look bad. Keep your hope, faith and trust in God.

Worries Fears Doubts]]>
Gratitude

We need to be grateful for all the good things as well as the bad things that happen in our life. For instance, Thank God for what you have and pray to Him for the things that you need. Be grateful to God for His blessed Son Jesus Christ our Savior and His Holy Spirit. Always give God the glory for all your blessings and He will give you more.

Acceptance

In your tests and trials, you may find these difficult and/or tough to deal with. Don't get discouraged because with patience and faith, you will overcome them. You may have to suffer through them from time to time, but they will build up your strength and pretty soon they won't feel all that difficult to deal with. 

Always look for a positive to come from them. Analyze them thoroughly and build up your awareness level. Never worry or fear the things that look bad. Keep your hope, faith and trust in God.

Worries Fears Doubts]]> https://itrustgodonly.com/I-Trust-God-Only-Forum/thread-96.html Sat, 21 Feb 2026 21:08:39 +0000 Lighthouse]]> https://itrustgodonly.com/I-Trust-God-Only-Forum/thread-96.html
This Rapture idea started in the 1800's and it has been going on since. I have read a lot of books written by spiritual, Christian people and some use the word rapture but, they are speaking about what the word "Rapture" means. Rapture means "ecstasy", according to the Merriam-Webster dictionary: 1. an expression or manifestation of ecstasy or passion. 2. a state or experience of being carried away by overwhelming emotion. 3. a mystical experience in which the spirit is exalted to a knowledge of divine things.

You can believe in whatever you want, but if you are looking forward to a Rapture, I would study and research this subject to find the truth for yourself and not rely on someone else's belief. Also, I would build up my faith and trust in God because we are going to need it to get through life while waiting for Jesus to return for us.

May God Be With You Always and Bless Your Heart and Soul with His Divine Love and Grace

The Rapture Theory
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often Rapture : the final assumption of Christians into heaven during the end-time according to some Christian theologies]]>
This Rapture idea started in the 1800's and it has been going on since. I have read a lot of books written by spiritual, Christian people and some use the word rapture but, they are speaking about what the word "Rapture" means. Rapture means "ecstasy", according to the Merriam-Webster dictionary: 1. an expression or manifestation of ecstasy or passion. 2. a state or experience of being carried away by overwhelming emotion. 3. a mystical experience in which the spirit is exalted to a knowledge of divine things.

You can believe in whatever you want, but if you are looking forward to a Rapture, I would study and research this subject to find the truth for yourself and not rely on someone else's belief. Also, I would build up my faith and trust in God because we are going to need it to get through life while waiting for Jesus to return for us.

May God Be With You Always and Bless Your Heart and Soul with His Divine Love and Grace

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often Rapture : the final assumption of Christians into heaven during the end-time according to some Christian theologies]]> https://itrustgodonly.com/I-Trust-God-Only-Forum/thread-87.html Thu, 06 Mar 2025 22:37:59 +0000 HaveFaith]]> https://itrustgodonly.com/I-Trust-God-Only-Forum/thread-87.html
Does this look like the path that many in the United States and England has taken? Does it surprise you as to why these two nations are in such terrible shape? It's amazing as to how much patience God has, but if you look, you can see how He has been withdrawing His blessings and we are becoming a mockery to the other nations of the world.

The economy is in the dumps, the governments are lacking any kind of good leaders, violence is rampant and growing at a rapid pace, people are not respecting the law and so on.

You can avoid all this by living the life that God wants us to. Who in this world can possibly protect you? or help you with your needs? God can where man cannot. There is no one more powerful than God or anyone that you can truely trust. You can find all this out by seeking the Truth. Jesus is the way back to God, He is truth and life. All it takes is your desire to do what it says in the next set of scriptures.

Ephesians 4:22-24, 'You must give up your old way of life; you must put aside your old self, which gets corrupted by following illusory desires. Your mind must be renewed by a spiritual revolution so that you can put on the new self that has been created in God's way, in the goodness and holiness of the Truth.'

Don't wait until it's too late.

Sinners Prayer | Repent for Real? | Ready For Jesus?]]>
Does this look like the path that many in the United States and England has taken? Does it surprise you as to why these two nations are in such terrible shape? It's amazing as to how much patience God has, but if you look, you can see how He has been withdrawing His blessings and we are becoming a mockery to the other nations of the world.

The economy is in the dumps, the governments are lacking any kind of good leaders, violence is rampant and growing at a rapid pace, people are not respecting the law and so on.

You can avoid all this by living the life that God wants us to. Who in this world can possibly protect you? or help you with your needs? God can where man cannot. There is no one more powerful than God or anyone that you can truely trust. You can find all this out by seeking the Truth. Jesus is the way back to God, He is truth and life. All it takes is your desire to do what it says in the next set of scriptures.

Ephesians 4:22-24, 'You must give up your old way of life; you must put aside your old self, which gets corrupted by following illusory desires. Your mind must be renewed by a spiritual revolution so that you can put on the new self that has been created in God's way, in the goodness and holiness of the Truth.'

Don't wait until it's too late.

Sinners Prayer | Repent for Real? | Ready For Jesus?]]> https://itrustgodonly.com/I-Trust-God-Only-Forum/thread-85.html Wed, 05 Mar 2025 04:03:23 +0000 ThomasLa]]> https://itrustgodonly.com/I-Trust-God-Only-Forum/thread-85.html
The author of Hebrews (believed to be Paul), told this to the people at that time as a warning of what will happen to those that reject or turn away from God. The author was referring to what God had said to the Hebrews after the Exodus as it is written in Psalm 95: 10-11, 'For forty years that generation repelled me, until I said: How unreliable these people who refuse to grasp my ways! And so, in anger, I swore that not one would reach the place of rest I had for them.'

There isn't anything that can be added to that, God speaks very clearly about what happens to man that refuses to accept Him and His ways. It isn't that He is forcing us to, He is trying to help us from destroying ourselves. We lead our own selves to our fate, but if we choose to accept God and love Him as He loves us, we will be saved from eternal damnation.

We are living in the best time, we have Jesus to help lead us back to God. The people that lived before Christ didn't have the opportunity that we have. What a beautiful gift God gave us, a way out of our own darkness, a way to know truth, a way to receive the Holy Spirit forever, a way back to God and be in union with Him forever right here and now!

So, why live the worldly life that is so short and can only bring death? Jesus is the way to eternal life, joy, happiness, peace and total freedom from the bondages of this passing world. God gave us free will to choose, so, what's it going to be?


Trust God Always and Not This Passing World]]>
The author of Hebrews (believed to be Paul), told this to the people at that time as a warning of what will happen to those that reject or turn away from God. The author was referring to what God had said to the Hebrews after the Exodus as it is written in Psalm 95: 10-11, 'For forty years that generation repelled me, until I said: How unreliable these people who refuse to grasp my ways! And so, in anger, I swore that not one would reach the place of rest I had for them.'

There isn't anything that can be added to that, God speaks very clearly about what happens to man that refuses to accept Him and His ways. It isn't that He is forcing us to, He is trying to help us from destroying ourselves. We lead our own selves to our fate, but if we choose to accept God and love Him as He loves us, we will be saved from eternal damnation.

We are living in the best time, we have Jesus to help lead us back to God. The people that lived before Christ didn't have the opportunity that we have. What a beautiful gift God gave us, a way out of our own darkness, a way to know truth, a way to receive the Holy Spirit forever, a way back to God and be in union with Him forever right here and now!

So, why live the worldly life that is so short and can only bring death? Jesus is the way to eternal life, joy, happiness, peace and total freedom from the bondages of this passing world. God gave us free will to choose, so, what's it going to be?


Trust God Always and Not This Passing World]]> https://itrustgodonly.com/I-Trust-God-Only-Forum/thread-83.html Wed, 05 Mar 2025 03:25:05 +0000 JCPNJ]]> https://itrustgodonly.com/I-Trust-God-Only-Forum/thread-83.html
Here we have a country that has been consistently being divided instead of working together. Whether it is the party system in politics, or race, or religion or any matter that has opposing sides that can't work together.

When you have a family and the parents get a divorce, it divides the family and causes devastating affects to the each member of the family. There is a loss of family structure, security, stability and a certain relationship that they had together.

When people can't work together, it causes a division between them. Nothing positive can then be accomplished because of the resentments, anger, hatred or other negativity that has arised from people's pride. This is typical human nature. Corrupt as our human nature may be, without the guidance of God in our lives and our country, this will always be. We will continue to see families, communities and our nation fall to ruins.

The United States Needs God More Than Ever]]>
Here we have a country that has been consistently being divided instead of working together. Whether it is the party system in politics, or race, or religion or any matter that has opposing sides that can't work together.

When you have a family and the parents get a divorce, it divides the family and causes devastating affects to the each member of the family. There is a loss of family structure, security, stability and a certain relationship that they had together.

When people can't work together, it causes a division between them. Nothing positive can then be accomplished because of the resentments, anger, hatred or other negativity that has arised from people's pride. This is typical human nature. Corrupt as our human nature may be, without the guidance of God in our lives and our country, this will always be. We will continue to see families, communities and our nation fall to ruins.

The United States Needs God More Than Ever]]> https://itrustgodonly.com/I-Trust-God-Only-Forum/thread-80.html Sat, 01 Feb 2025 05:25:07 +0000 SandraP]]> https://itrustgodonly.com/I-Trust-God-Only-Forum/thread-80.html
Do you have too much going on in your life where you cannot find rest for your body and/or mind? In these days when everything seems to be so fast paced, we can lose our selves amongst the things of the world. It is important to take care of our self first.

Nothing that this world has to offer is more important then losing our soul. The things of the world are only temporary, just like your body. To lose your soul for eternity, over a short period of time that the world offers is not a wise thing to do. Ask yourself if the things of the world are worth temporary happiness, stress, worries, fears, loss of freedom because you have become a slave to the world, and most importantly, losing your soul.

Take a look at what is causing the ocean within you to be restless and make adjustments to your life so that you can find peace, happiness and freedom with God that will last forever.

The Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil and The Tree of Life]]>
Do you have too much going on in your life where you cannot find rest for your body and/or mind? In these days when everything seems to be so fast paced, we can lose our selves amongst the things of the world. It is important to take care of our self first.

Nothing that this world has to offer is more important then losing our soul. The things of the world are only temporary, just like your body. To lose your soul for eternity, over a short period of time that the world offers is not a wise thing to do. Ask yourself if the things of the world are worth temporary happiness, stress, worries, fears, loss of freedom because you have become a slave to the world, and most importantly, losing your soul.

Take a look at what is causing the ocean within you to be restless and make adjustments to your life so that you can find peace, happiness and freedom with God that will last forever.

The Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil and The Tree of Life]]> https://itrustgodonly.com/I-Trust-God-Only-Forum/thread-72.html Tue, 21 Jan 2025 02:43:43 +0000 WalterH75]]> https://itrustgodonly.com/I-Trust-God-Only-Forum/thread-72.html
For if you love them that love you, what reward shall you have? Do not even the tax collectors do this? And if you salute your brethren only, what do you more? Do not also the heathens do this?

By doing good to those that you may consider your enemies shows your true love to all mankind just as God does. God does love us all. Each of us has the opportunity to repent and turn our backs on iniquity and hate. By praying for your enemies, you just may be able to turn them into friends. This is one thing that makes a true Christian, a person that can love their enemy no matter what they may do.

Greet your enemy with love, don't try to avoid them. How can you help them if you don't show your love for them? God's love is unconditional and so should ours be. Drop the created love and be clothed with the uncreated love of God.

God Is Love]]>
For if you love them that love you, what reward shall you have? Do not even the tax collectors do this? And if you salute your brethren only, what do you more? Do not also the heathens do this?

By doing good to those that you may consider your enemies shows your true love to all mankind just as God does. God does love us all. Each of us has the opportunity to repent and turn our backs on iniquity and hate. By praying for your enemies, you just may be able to turn them into friends. This is one thing that makes a true Christian, a person that can love their enemy no matter what they may do.

Greet your enemy with love, don't try to avoid them. How can you help them if you don't show your love for them? God's love is unconditional and so should ours be. Drop the created love and be clothed with the uncreated love of God.

God Is Love]]> https://itrustgodonly.com/I-Trust-God-Only-Forum/thread-71.html Tue, 21 Jan 2025 02:13:39 +0000 Jeremiah17:7]]> https://itrustgodonly.com/I-Trust-God-Only-Forum/thread-71.html
It's not right for anyone to draw attention to themselves in order to be in the spotlight. Anyone who does this has a severe problem with their pride and are totally insecure about themselves. To try and show people that you are so Holy or that you deserve to be put on a pedestal is something that God does not tolerate.

No one is better than the next person. No one is holier than another. We must not think this or we will be put in our place. No one needs to notice the good deeds we do or we need not tell another what we have done.

As Jesus states in Matthew 23:27,28, 'Alas for you, Scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You who are like whitewashed tombs that look handsome on the outside, but inside are full of dead men's bones and every kind of corruption. In the same way you appear to people from the outside like good honest men, but inside you are full of hypocrisy and lawlessness.'

God sees all that men do in their life. We need to do our good deeds and prayers in secrecy. It doesn't matter what others may think about you, what matters is how God sees you. Does He see you as a prideful, hypocrite or as a righteous, upstanding person?

Pride Feeds The Flesh While Humility Feeds The Soul]]>
It's not right for anyone to draw attention to themselves in order to be in the spotlight. Anyone who does this has a severe problem with their pride and are totally insecure about themselves. To try and show people that you are so Holy or that you deserve to be put on a pedestal is something that God does not tolerate.

No one is better than the next person. No one is holier than another. We must not think this or we will be put in our place. No one needs to notice the good deeds we do or we need not tell another what we have done.

As Jesus states in Matthew 23:27,28, 'Alas for you, Scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You who are like whitewashed tombs that look handsome on the outside, but inside are full of dead men's bones and every kind of corruption. In the same way you appear to people from the outside like good honest men, but inside you are full of hypocrisy and lawlessness.'

God sees all that men do in their life. We need to do our good deeds and prayers in secrecy. It doesn't matter what others may think about you, what matters is how God sees you. Does He see you as a prideful, hypocrite or as a righteous, upstanding person?

Pride Feeds The Flesh While Humility Feeds The Soul]]> https://itrustgodonly.com/I-Trust-God-Only-Forum/thread-64.html Tue, 21 Jan 2025 00:14:54 +0000 Jeremiah17:7]]> https://itrustgodonly.com/I-Trust-God-Only-Forum/thread-64.html
You can really find out who your true friends are when you become distressed or need help with something. Some will be right there for you while others won't call to see how you are doing, or they will make an excuse so they don\'t have to help you.

You can notice this by their attitude when you ask them for help. You can also tell if you fall on hard times and they shy away from you or like the scripture says, 'keep his distance'.

You can't always rely on friends, but as long as you have faith and Trust God, He will always be there for you.

Make Amends To The People You Have Harmed]]>
You can really find out who your true friends are when you become distressed or need help with something. Some will be right there for you while others won't call to see how you are doing, or they will make an excuse so they don\'t have to help you.

You can notice this by their attitude when you ask them for help. You can also tell if you fall on hard times and they shy away from you or like the scripture says, 'keep his distance'.

You can't always rely on friends, but as long as you have faith and Trust God, He will always be there for you.

Make Amends To The People You Have Harmed]]> https://itrustgodonly.com/I-Trust-God-Only-Forum/thread-60.html Sun, 29 Dec 2024 02:12:37 +0000 Cliff57]]> https://itrustgodonly.com/I-Trust-God-Only-Forum/thread-60.html
Our sins can be forgiven if we ask God to forgive us from our heart. We must try not to repeat the same ones over and over again. We can work on changing the way we think and act by seeking God's will.

Jesus Christ will teach us and show us how to overcome our sins and the flesh. We must be willing to travel the road to repentence. It's not easy looking inward and seeing what we are doing wrong because as it is, we do not like to be reproved or corrected.

By overcoming ourselves we can live a much happier life. Jesus will show us how to purify ourselves so that we can be in union with God once again. Take note of your sins and confess them to another and to God (James 5:16). Replace negative thoughts and actions with positive ones.

May God Bless You Always

Read this article for more on Confession: Acknowledge Your Sins and Make a Confession]]>
Our sins can be forgiven if we ask God to forgive us from our heart. We must try not to repeat the same ones over and over again. We can work on changing the way we think and act by seeking God's will.

Jesus Christ will teach us and show us how to overcome our sins and the flesh. We must be willing to travel the road to repentence. It's not easy looking inward and seeing what we are doing wrong because as it is, we do not like to be reproved or corrected.

By overcoming ourselves we can live a much happier life. Jesus will show us how to purify ourselves so that we can be in union with God once again. Take note of your sins and confess them to another and to God (James 5:16). Replace negative thoughts and actions with positive ones.

May God Bless You Always

Read this article for more on Confession: Acknowledge Your Sins and Make a Confession]]> https://itrustgodonly.com/I-Trust-God-Only-Forum/thread-56.html Thu, 05 Dec 2024 20:05:48 +0000 Lighthouse]]> https://itrustgodonly.com/I-Trust-God-Only-Forum/thread-56.html
One of the reasons I can think of would be that people put the cart before the horse. What I mean by that is they don't get to know each other well enough before they jump in the sack. How can you build a strong relationship with each other when you commit fornication? It's like building a house from the roof down, it's backwards.

People don't seem to take marriage as something sacred anymore. They also don't build a strong foundation before they commit themselves to each other for life. This is why the divorce rate is so high. This is one reason why family structure is almost dead.

Family Structure Is Important For Your Children]]>
One of the reasons I can think of would be that people put the cart before the horse. What I mean by that is they don't get to know each other well enough before they jump in the sack. How can you build a strong relationship with each other when you commit fornication? It's like building a house from the roof down, it's backwards.

People don't seem to take marriage as something sacred anymore. They also don't build a strong foundation before they commit themselves to each other for life. This is why the divorce rate is so high. This is one reason why family structure is almost dead.

Family Structure Is Important For Your Children]]> https://itrustgodonly.com/I-Trust-God-Only-Forum/thread-47.html Sat, 30 Nov 2024 20:38:16 +0000 JCPNJ]]> https://itrustgodonly.com/I-Trust-God-Only-Forum/thread-47.html
I always thought church was supposed to be a place that you go to to worship God and fellowship with others. Helping each other out, whether they may have a question about the Lord or spiritual matters.

Make sure you find out what kind of church you are attending. Check the Pastor out to see if he is spiritual or not. See if he uses the bible to preach from. Is he a prosperity preacher? Does the church always ask for money? Does the church entertain you? Do they preach TRUTH?

Good luck and May God lead you to the right church.

Preachers and Teachers Need To Be Tested]]>
I always thought church was supposed to be a place that you go to to worship God and fellowship with others. Helping each other out, whether they may have a question about the Lord or spiritual matters.

Make sure you find out what kind of church you are attending. Check the Pastor out to see if he is spiritual or not. See if he uses the bible to preach from. Is he a prosperity preacher? Does the church always ask for money? Does the church entertain you? Do they preach TRUTH?

Good luck and May God lead you to the right church.

Preachers and Teachers Need To Be Tested]]> https://itrustgodonly.com/I-Trust-God-Only-Forum/thread-46.html Sat, 30 Nov 2024 20:18:25 +0000 JCPNJ]]> https://itrustgodonly.com/I-Trust-God-Only-Forum/thread-46.html
I have seen too many people calling themselves Christians only to turn around and show hate towards someone by calling them names or bashing their beliefs.

If we are going to follow Jesus Christ, then we need to act like He did when He was here by "Loving One Another" and understand that there are people who haven't surrendered their heart to Jesus yet. Have some compassion for others and pray for everyone. God reads the hearts of all men and women.

What are Your Christian Beliefs?]]>
I have seen too many people calling themselves Christians only to turn around and show hate towards someone by calling them names or bashing their beliefs.

If we are going to follow Jesus Christ, then we need to act like He did when He was here by "Loving One Another" and understand that there are people who haven't surrendered their heart to Jesus yet. Have some compassion for others and pray for everyone. God reads the hearts of all men and women.

What are Your Christian Beliefs?]]> https://itrustgodonly.com/I-Trust-God-Only-Forum/thread-39.html Fri, 15 Nov 2024 03:55:14 +0000 Lighthouse]]> https://itrustgodonly.com/I-Trust-God-Only-Forum/thread-39.html
God, unlike the world can give us true peace and happiness, along with freedom from the bondages of this world that will last forever. What are your hearts attached to? Why not attach your heart to God and receive the wonderful gifts and blessings He has waiting for you? 

Materialism Is An Unhealthy Practice For Your Soul

May God Bless You]]>
God, unlike the world can give us true peace and happiness, along with freedom from the bondages of this world that will last forever. What are your hearts attached to? Why not attach your heart to God and receive the wonderful gifts and blessings He has waiting for you? 

Materialism Is An Unhealthy Practice For Your Soul

May God Bless You]]> https://itrustgodonly.com/I-Trust-God-Only-Forum/thread-33.html Sat, 19 Oct 2024 19:50:38 +0000 WalterH75]]> https://itrustgodonly.com/I-Trust-God-Only-Forum/thread-33.html
Don't let others or the things that this world throws at you bother you. Think positive and make the best out of every situation. It does take practice, but in time it does get easier. Time", everything passes in time, yet we tend to give some of these things that bother us more time by dwelling on the negative side of them instead of just either making peace with them or simply just letting them go. Get rid of them as soon as possible, they have no value whatsoever.

If you have trouble letting these things go or don't know how to change your thought process so that you only think positive, then call on Jesus. He's a great teacher. He will gladly show you how to calm the turbulent ocean that has made waves inside you. He will show you how to practice equanimity.

May God Bless You Always.

Equanimity – What Plane Are You On?]]>
Don't let others or the things that this world throws at you bother you. Think positive and make the best out of every situation. It does take practice, but in time it does get easier. Time", everything passes in time, yet we tend to give some of these things that bother us more time by dwelling on the negative side of them instead of just either making peace with them or simply just letting them go. Get rid of them as soon as possible, they have no value whatsoever.

If you have trouble letting these things go or don't know how to change your thought process so that you only think positive, then call on Jesus. He's a great teacher. He will gladly show you how to calm the turbulent ocean that has made waves inside you. He will show you how to practice equanimity.

May God Bless You Always.

Equanimity – What Plane Are You On?]]>