What has God done for you?

Samantha - posted on 06/16/2010 ( 319 moms have responded )

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I just read someone's post about what if there is no God. As a Christian even hearing those words hurt my heart. So I just wanted to hear from those of you who do have a personal relationship with Jesus what he means to you and what has He done for you?
Here's mine.
When I was 11 my mother was divorcing her 2nd husband my father had another family that filled his time and my other siblings were busy with there own life. I could go on for hours about how lonely and sad I was all day every day. No one noticed cause everyone was too busy to even notice me. I would ride my bike for miles in the middle of the night in the rain and hurry home knowing I was in trouble to find no one knew I was gone. My heart was broken my spirit destroyed. One weekend while with my dad we went to a new church my step-mothers friend told her about. At first it was too much. But several weeks later I found myself even more broken and even more open. I walked down to the altar and all I could do was cry. I was probably down there for several hours just crying to God. I had nothing to offer Him nothing to say. And just as though He was in flesh and blood I felt Him come to me put His arms around me and say " I AM HERE, I SEE YOU AND I AM NOT GOING ANYWHERE." He was my father my mother and my friend. He came at a time I needed Him the most. I have fallen many times since then, got into drugs and what not, you name it I did it. But every time He was there with me protecting me even when I cursed His name. Today I am a born again Christian. I love my God more than anything or anyone. He saved me when no one else cared. He's as real to me as the breath I breathe. I can only hope I live a Godly example that my children will know His love and love Him like I do.

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Meghan - posted on 07/14/2010

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Well IMO this question/debate has had a good run and I think Im going to go ahead a close it for further comment. Im not sure what the OP was actually asking but with over 300 posts, its time to clost it. Thanks for the input from everyone!!

Jaime - posted on 07/14/2010

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LOL...yeppers! It just sounds more devious I think.

*Lisa* - posted on 07/14/2010

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Does 'creeper' mean 'stalker'??

Lady - posted on 07/14/2010

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I do it too Dana, sometimes I don't know why but sometimes you can either get a good laugh or it can make you want to pull your hair out and scream at the computer screen. I've wondered if I did join one of the just how long it would take me to get blocked lol!!!

Chatty - posted on 07/13/2010

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Is it wrong to be a creeper? I didn't join the community but you better believe I had a snoop through it! ;)

Rosie - posted on 07/13/2010

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now u have me all curious. i might have to be a creeper too.....gqtm! :)

Rosie - posted on 07/13/2010

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dana, what r u doing looking at the christian communities? are you a creeper?!lol!!

Chatty - posted on 07/13/2010

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Stephanie....did Samantha send you here? I saw her whining in a Christian community and now you're here and the only threads I've seen you comment on are the god/bible/religious ones? Do you have an opinion that doesn't rely on god or the bible to answer?

Jen - posted on 07/13/2010

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Same here Toni. If I was upset when people disagreed with my opinions (some of which are radical depending on your own POV), then I'd be broke just from buying tissues and hankerchiefs

And I'm not a heathen, i'm a happy heretic. ;-)

Toni - posted on 07/13/2010

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Yes Jen - I ignored you lot of heathen women *Joke*

Everybody is entitled to their own opinion I do not know why some people seem to think that because somebody believes something different to you it is a direct insult on you as a person. Good God I would be rocking back and forth crying if I thought that everybody whose opinion differed to mine was offending me (I am rather opinionated)! Some people do not believe in God get over it and let them live their lives!

Jen - posted on 07/13/2010

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Because the question was open ended. "What has God done for you?" There was nothing in the op to indicate that she did not want to hear opposing views. In addition, as others have pointed out, this is a debate forum. You cannot expect to have only agreeing points of view in this format. I just did a quick search on COM and there are ONE HUNDRED FIFTY EIGHT forums dedicated to Christianity of one form or another and its followers. That was accomplished simply by typing "christian' into the search engine at the top of your screen.

To suggest then that she couldn't find a Christian-only forum is sheer nonsense. I know you did not suggest this but SHE did. Therefore she put it in a debate forum on purpose and had zero expectation of getting only positive answers. In fact, I would suggest she was hoping to get opposing points of view either to feel persecuted which is becoming a trend among certain types of Christians or because she herself questions her faith and wanted to hear what we had to say.

Either way, she had the option of ignoring us. Yes?

Jaime - posted on 07/13/2010

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It's like leading lambs to the slaughter on these threads...everyone follows along so unsuspecting and then BAM, someone throws out an opposing view and chops the little lambs all to bits. If we really have to talk about God and what He has done...then he has given everyone free will and the ability to believe in whatever they choose to believe in. I believe in peanut butter and jelly.

Krista - posted on 07/13/2010

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Well yeah. Sorry, but this IS a debating forum. Ergo, we debate.

If someone only wants the opinion of other Christians on a particular topic, then it really would make more sense to post that topic in one of the Christian mother groups.

Johnny - posted on 07/12/2010

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If she didn't want any debate or diversity of response, this was probably not the best forum to post such a question. I read the question and answered... what has god/jesus done for me? Nothing.

Stephanie Jo - posted on 07/12/2010

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Jamie thank you for being so nice.

Jaime - posted on 07/12/2010

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GAH!

Stephanie Jo - posted on 07/12/2010

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I am thankful for my family,my Jesus.When Samatha posted this,she was asking for those that have a relationship w/Jesus Christ.If you dont than why comment?

Katchya - posted on 06/30/2010

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This is always such a touche subject. I am happy that what ever you believe makes you happy is great! Do not convince people one way is better then the other. I appreciate both end of the spectrum. We need more people that are just that appreciative.
My personal experience with "GoD" is not a great one. But I do not fault people who have had a great experience. Just remember the BEST things in life were looked upon as mistakes. When you life is a "mistake" take life by the balls and turn it into a master piece all on your own. Start believing in something real, your self. Look for answers there 1st. If you need something find a way to make it happen.

Jenny - posted on 06/30/2010

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Blessed be?

Chatty - posted on 06/30/2010

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BB.?

~Jennifer - posted on 06/30/2010

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May you be blessed with strength, Danielle.

BB.

Chatty - posted on 06/30/2010

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THIS IS A DEBATE COMMUNITY!

Danielle - posted on 06/30/2010

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Ok so I'm sitting here reading all these comments and I'm blown away. I saw one comment that caught my attention that God did this and that to a person...you know what? I'm facing cancer and God didn't do it to me but He is getting me through it. This post was started to find out what God did for you. So here's what He did for me. He gave me life. He gave me a wonderful husband. Two wonderful kids. He gave me an awsome family and great friends. Every day that I wake up I know He's given me another day. Why sit here and argue about this? One day you will know whether there is a God or not so I'm not gonna waste my time debating about it. God has done alot in my life and I myself know there is a God. I don't care what anyone else thinks.

Krista - posted on 06/26/2010

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NP -- I'll start an open thread.

Lady - posted on 06/26/2010

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***MOD WARNING****


I know you ladies are not meaning these posts to be offensive at all but I think some people might find them that way and they are rather off topic so could we please either get back on topic or move to a different post - thank you very much Gxxx

Jen - posted on 06/26/2010

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Here's my contribution - it's not Chuck Norris but I like it

Rosie - posted on 06/26/2010

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my husband finds some really interesting things, LOL!!

Chatty - posted on 06/26/2010

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Where do you guys find this shit? lmao.

Rosie - posted on 06/26/2010

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do i need to say anything?

Rosie - posted on 06/26/2010

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there is no theory of evolution, just a list of creatures chuck norris allows to live!!!

Jocelyn - posted on 06/25/2010

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Pfft I digress: Chuck Norris died ten years ago, but the Grim Reaper can't get up the courage to tell him. Therefore he is better than both zombies and vampires.

http://www.nochucknorris.com/

Charlie - posted on 06/25/2010

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I agree Laura but vampires can kill zombies !

Isobel - posted on 06/25/2010

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zombies can't kill vampires.

Isobel - posted on 06/25/2010

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Coronation street SUCKS! my mother is addicted so I still know most of the characters...I'm pretty sure the only reason people watch it is because it's the only show you could actually have a chance of being on yourself.

Krista - posted on 06/25/2010

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BTW, to those of you who are religious, please know that this light joshing is not meant with any disrespect.

A tiny bit of irreverence, yes. But not disrespect.

Krista - posted on 06/25/2010

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I disagree, Jocelyn. Chuck Norris may have a third fist under his beard. But I heard that Jesus is ALL fist. Plus, he hunts vampires.

Jocelyn - posted on 06/25/2010

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Wow, Jesus is a badass :P
But Chuck Noris could still roundhouse kick the shit outta him!
LMFAO!

Johnny - posted on 06/25/2010

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I hope no one finds this too offensive. It's just so silly. See if you can notice where they misspell Jesus in the subtitles.

Teresa - posted on 06/25/2010

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It's ok Dana... at least I hope it is. That one made me giggle too.

Krista, you seriously need to stop being so funny. Nah, humor is good. :)

Chatty - posted on 06/25/2010

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I'm sorry, I can't help but giggle...Krista, you're hilarious!

Krista - posted on 06/25/2010

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God has mad kung fu skillz...

Isobel - posted on 06/25/2010

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I'm sorry, I'm confused...it was God who kicked out the window or you?

Chatty - posted on 06/25/2010

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@Dehra......" we are suppose to be dead. "........you're not supposed to be dead or you WOULD be dead!

Krista - posted on 06/25/2010

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That's rather convenient, Dehra -- so until I'm in a burning building with my non-existent 5-year-old, my opinion doesn't count?

Sarah - posted on 06/25/2010

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I've missed most of this.....but I wanted to say......
CORONATION STREET IS AWFUL!!!
That's all for now.
;)

Dehra - posted on 06/25/2010

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krista, until you've been in a burning building with your 5 y.o. daughter you have no idea where im comming from if you dont belive then that is your choice. but i do! i feel him in my life everyday. and me kicking out the window was not just good common sence my daughter and i could not breath! we are suppose to be dead.

*Lisa* - posted on 06/25/2010

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What's it about? Can't say I've heard of it!

Chatty - posted on 06/25/2010

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Coronation Street SUCKS! I can't even understand them with their accents! Haha!

*Lisa* - posted on 06/24/2010

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Oh crap she's onto me...

Johnny - posted on 06/24/2010

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In Canada it's on CBC. My mother watches it some times when my daughter is in the room. I totally disapprove. Not because of the "adult content" but because I don't want her get into it and try to make me watch it. I went through a Coronation Street "phase" in high school which was thankfully short lived.

Luckily for Lisa, I'm fairly certain there is no good television on Saturday nights anywhere. Clearly you know how to pick the right church.