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USED-GOOD CONDITION
Matt:
Hello everyone,
My name is Matt. I originally signed up to the forum about a year ago under the name "spiritman". Back then, I had been reading Bible Truths for a number of months. I was excited at all the things I was learning. Soon though, I realized that the truths I learned did not take root in my brain/heart like I wanted them to. I studied and studied, but found it difficult to recall anything when I needed it most. I started thinking, hmmm, I was just ready to spend eternity in Hell and did not really care. Now I know that God will not do this, what a bargain!!! The truth no longer mattered. Everthing in my life quickly lost meaning. I became stagnant and powerless. I was no longer willing to endure what it took to show myself approved. I became lonely, arrogant, and oh yes, did I mention lonely?!
There came a point in my life recently where God showed me that there is a reason for all this. I spend much of my time praying, studying, weeping, sharing, being rejected, getting angry, rejoicing, praying, etc... I guess it is the whole rejection thing that made it difficult to move forward, but I am no longer afraid.
I am extremely happy to be here, finally! I knew it was time when I found myself trying to respond to posts, only to find that my old account was gone (only used once). I am still an active duty Marine stationed in Okinawa. I thank you for posting the audio files of the teachings, they really help when I am deployed and unable to get on a computer! Though I will be listening through headphones some weeks later, add 1 more to the attendance roster in Mobile!!
Matt
DuluthGA:
Hi Matt in Okinawa!
WELCOME MARINE! GLAD YOU CAME BACK!
You said: I studied and studied, but found it difficult to recall anything when I needed it most. Boy I can sure relate to that... or... if I recall the concepts in my mind, I can hardly articulate them either by writing or speaking. :D
One day we'll all get it right and be "experts".
I appreciate all that you've been through, and I agree with you that God showed me that there is a reason for all this.
Happy you are here! ENJOY YOURSELF! :)
Janice
Rene:
Welcome back Matt,
Thanks for sharing your journey with us. Your joy and enthusiasm is very uplifting.
Rene'
dessa:
Matt,
It has been so short a time since I joined you do not know me from your previous time here. From someone who is also learning let me say you have many friends here. So let me pass my warm welcomes on to you.
Shalom,
dessa
Welcome.
Kat:
Hi Matt,
Well I'm glad you made your way back here :)
This truth is only for the few and those are scattered, the salt of the earth.
Join in the fellowship here, it can really help with the loneliness. Share what you are learning at BT and ask questions, there are a lot of people here that you can discuss things with.
Look around, there are quite a few things available.
Here is an info link with some helps
http://forums.bible-truths.com/index.php/board,14.0.html
mercy, peace and love
Kat
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