Welcome to General Chat - GAW Community Area
This General Chat area started off as a place for people to talk about things that are off topic, however it has quickly evolved into a community and has become an integral part of the GAW experience for many of us.
Based on its evolving needs and plenty of user feedback, we are trying to bring some order and institute some rules. Please make sure you read these rules and participate in the spirit of this community.
Rules for General Chat
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Be respectful to each other. This is of utmost importance, and comments may be removed if deemed not respectful.
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Feel free to give feedback as these rules are expected to keep evoloving
In short, imagine this thread to be a local community hall where we all gather and chat daily. Please be respectful to others in the same way
I just wanted to say I think that your concerns are valid, and I’m glad that you brought them to other peoples attention. Perhaps a few words.
Definitely God’s word says we should FEAR NOT It is written in the Bible over 365 times. https://www.soulshepherding.org/fear-not-365-days-a-year/
However; if Satan wants to get a chink in our armor, he will. How do we fight off these attacks? We read God’s Word daily, and surround yourself with other Bible believing Christians.
If you’re not doing it already, read God’s Word daily. Read one psalm, and one proverb. If you want to do more, start in the book of Matthew and work your way through the New Testament again. I’m doing that now and I’m really enjoying it.
I have a YouTube playlist of Christian music. Play Christian music in your home, even when you’re not home, and the devil will flee from your home. He hates Jesus, the name of Jesus, and any worship music.
You mentioned you have not been going to church, well… that’s not a requirement to be saved, however… I found after returning back to church, that my life has been much fuller, and the friendships that I have, lift me up and allow for other people to pray for me, and for me to pray for them.
Find yourself a nondenominational Bible, believing church something like a Calvary Chapel where they read the Bible, chapter by chapter verse by verse. Once you do that, get yourself into a women’s Bible study. I swear by these Womens Bible Study’s. The women are wonderful, and have been such a Support to me. It sounds like you had a bad experience, so hopefully you can find a group where you feel you belong.
Also, if you’re married, and you and your husband begin to go to church together, he can find a men’s Bible study, and they can help build each other up. Also, with the uncertainty of times ahead, it’s good to have a group of men that would be willing to stand together during tough times.
If you ever wake up from a bad dream, or even if you’re in a dream, cry out to the name of Jesus. Bind Satan and send him packing.
I’m sorry you’re going through this difficult time right now and it does seem like you are being attacked. Put on the whole armor of God, Ephesians 610-20.
I will be praying for you.
Thank you for your kindness and great advice. I apologize I didn't respond sooner I've been busy and took a break also. I'm popping in today to catch up. I try not to get into self pity it doesn't help me or those around me. I'm very blessed with a wonderful daughter and husband. I'm still going through a medical situation but I'm on the mend. I'm trying to focus more on my mind and spiritual growth and the rest will settle itself. I'm excited to dig into the scriptures you mentioned. I hope you have a great Thanksgiving and weekend.
God bless you and your family and I hope that you have a fantastic Thanksgiving.