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No free-will = Fatalism. Fatalism = negative thinking.

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Kat:

Hi 24 Grams,

I am glad you have come forward with your question and comments. I do think it is good to discuss things with other believers really helps our understanding.

I am striving towards having more confidence in God, trying to learn/embrace the spiritual as more important than the physical and not let things that happen in life disturb/remove my faith and trust in Him. With this comment I'm not trying to say that I am above or beyond having negative feelings sometimes, though I do think the more we focus on God/Spirit as we go about our daily lives the more positive we are in general. What we are learning spiritually is permanent and far more important than these temporary difficulties and sufferings. And yes I know that all that is far easier said than done.

I know we are yet physical and still have many emotional responses to things that happen. I do not think it is wrong to we get sad or upset and don't think we should try to inhibit or lose these emotional feelings either. But we need to remember that whatever occurs is God willed and caused and that should give us assurance, nothing happens at random. So with whatever that might happen we are in His hands and should be confident of His love and not be fearful. Take heart in these words from our Lord and Savior.

Mat 10:28  And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather fear him who can destroy both soul and body in hell.
v. 29  Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? And not one of them will fall to the ground apart from your Father.
v. 30  But even the hairs of your head are all numbered.
v. 31 FEAR NOT, therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows.

mercy, peace and love
Kat

John from Kentucky:
One of my favorite scriptures is Philippians 4:6---"...Do not worry about anything..." (CLNT)

One of God's greatest blessings to me is that He made me believe that verse and put it into practice.  So no free will is a great source of positive thinking and blessing to me.

If you don't worry about anything (death, health, relationships, money, etc., etc., etc.) and trust in God for everything, then you cannot help but be filled with joy and happiness.  "...Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit, says the LORD Almighty."  Zech 4:6

Rene:
I have grown to the place whereby I find it comforting to know there is "no free will" and that our Creator is in total control.  I trust and believe He has our best interest at heart.  Therefore, no matter what trials and tribulations we must go through, the ultimate end result is all good. :)


René

santgem:
All the bad things and the good things happened in my life and still is, I thank and praise the Lord.

I came from a poor country and work in other country wherein this country never believe in Jesus.

I work for almost 18 years now in this country, just imagine the trials and tribulations i am encountering with plus the fact that I'm away with all my beloved. See, even the Bible are prohibited and the chances is to go for internet to get in touch to the so called "Christian" thing. Even though this country did not believe in Jesus, i still praying for them that someday they will know the Lord and the true God. They forced me to be converted but God is in my side.

So much for that, if i tell you guys everthing of my daily sufferings and tribulations maybe it takes hundreds of hundred of pages. I thank the Lord for everything, i said all because He said,


“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.  Matthew 11:28-30

acomplishedartis:
wow, all these responses... so kind and beautiful.

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