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hermajestyimher · 11 months

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This phase of my life is all about learning to trust God entirely and strengthening my faith in Him. It is impossible to please God without faith, a lack of faith delays blessings, and the enemy uses times of uncertainty to generate anxiety and cause us to stumble in our faith journey.

I'm learning to rebuke those moments of uncertainty and anxiety and to take dominion over the lies of the enemy with the Word and the power instilled in me by my Heavenly Father.

#things ive learned #level up journey #faith journey

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holyandhaunted · 8 months

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i just prayed. for the first time in forever

it felt...a bit weird, but also like a step into the right direction

i am still not quite sure about how i am supposed to pray or how i want to pray, but maybe it's time to figure that out

#queer christian #christian #queer theology #faith #faith journey

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thebadascetic · 2 months

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Made my last post talking about how I was gonna get back on the horse and start loving God properly and being more productive and then immediately got sick. I've been dealing with such fatigue these past couple of days; I've done NOTHING.

Happily enough, this morning I woke up feeling much better. I'm not completely cured but I actually had some energy today and used it to clean as much as I could.

I emptied all the bins in the apartment, emptied the dishwasher of clean dishes, refilled it with dirty ones, washed and dried the dishes that couldn't be put in the dishwasher, brought my clothes back in from off the clothesline, folded them and put them away, stuck another load of clothes in the washing machine, cleaned some of the bathroom (sink, mirrors, toilet), and rearranged one of the bathroom cupboards.

Now my fiance's sick and is copping it worse that I did so I've also been looking after him as best as I can.

#catholic #catholic women #eastern catholic #christianity #christian living #christian faith #christian women #jesus #jesus christ #catholicism #orthodoxy #catholic life #faith journey #daily grace

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pocket-size-cthulhu · 5 months

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Thinking about him* again

*that Abraham Joshua Heschel quote:

It is customary to blame secular science and anti-religious philosophy for the eclipse of religion in modern society.

It would be more honest to blame religion for its own defeats. Religion declined not because it was refuted, but because it became irrelevant, dull, oppressive, insipid.

When faith is completely replaced by creed, worship by discipline, love by habit; when the crisis of today is ignored because of the splendor of the past; when faith becomes an heirloom rather than a living fountain; when religion speaks only in the name of authority rather than with the voice of compassion--its message becomes meaningless.

#having big sad feelings about my faith journey today #realizing that i don't relate to or care about what they talk about in church (at least in my area)#they are worried about people being unkind to each other on the Internet or about queer people existing #to them it's the highest evil #they want conformity at the cost of community #and I'm just not on the same page with them #where's the concern about poverty or cruelty or racism or queerphobia #is the world wicked because there are people who get stuck in bad circumstances #or is the world wicked because of the people who create those circumstances and trap others within them #deconstructing christianity #deconstructing religion #deconstructing mormonism #faith journey #tumblrstake #am I going to regret tagging tumblrstake....

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spicesofinnerlight · 27 days

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I'm a little nervous to attend a meeting even if it's online. I've heard many good things, but I have lost all my love and patience for anything institutional in religion—precisely why an unprogrammed meeting is probably up my alley. Still, I can't help but feel like I should brace myself for the rejection and emptiness that attending a service brings me.

I also worry about what may be lost by online worship, but it's my only option to attend a meeting. Does anyone have experiences in this? Pros and cons? This is just something I'm thinking about a lot.

#faith journal #faith journey #quakerism #quaker #religious society of friends

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im-madam-baby · 11 months

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Thinking I would be alone is a foolish notion. In the face of hardships, I found solace within myself and alongside God. Through this, I find the strength to overcome all obstacles that come my way.

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nerdygaymormon · 2 years

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David Archuleta has released a new song titled “Faith in Me”

David explains, “The song is about escaping and leaving all your worries behind and just going for a new adventure. Not caring what anyone thinks, let go and take off. We rewrote it to accommodate where I’m at now as we began writing it before I came out. But the main objective was to just go forward with someone and not care what anyone thinks.”

David had said that “You can be part of the LGBTQIA+ community and still believe in God and His gospel plan.” Today, he’s not sure where he stands with his faith.

“You know, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was my everything,” he told Billboard. “I did everything for it, I sacrificed so much because that was my number one. I was like, ‘This is more important than my career, than any relationship I could have, this is the number one thing.’ And now I’m just kind of, like, thrown for a loop. And most of [my shows] are in Utah, so I guess I just have to be honest with them like I always have. Like, I was honestly, genuinely in love with my beliefs before. And now I just have to be honest with, like, “You know what? This is where I’m at. I’m in a limbo state now.”

#david archuleta #faith journey #queerstake

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rev-krissy · 1 month

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Hi Revrend Krissy! Years and years ago, I sent you a message trying to figure out if I should try to repair my relationship to Christianity or if I should follow my interest in converting to Judaism. You responded super patiently, gave me wonderful advice that made me feel so safe and understood no matter which I chose. I didn't feel pressured or proselytized to. I felt like I could trust you with that conversation. I just wanted to let you know that thanks to your help, I was able to make a choice and I finished my conversion process recently. Thank you for all your help all those years ago. 💖

Oh my goodness, that is so wonderful!! Mazel tov!!! I’m so glad that I was helpful to you. I hope everybody knows that that is all I ever wanted out of this blog - just to be helpful to somebody!

Thank you so much for letting me know!!!!!

Blessings to you and shalom!

Hugs too!

#ask #answered #faith journey #follow up #yeah I’m crying #thank you

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monotheistreal · 4 months

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thatgirlmandy · 7 months

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My current faith journal set up using the Midori MD Notebook grid series.

I’m able to dedicated two page spread for Sundays and then the following two page spread for rest of the week into the blocked sections. This layout is one of my favorites for this type of journaling.

I write in it daily - it brings me peace that I can not explain.

I hope everyone can find something that gives them peace and comfort as well.

#faith journey #faith journal #journal #journal community #journal inspo #bujoinspo #bujo #bujo community #midori md #thatgirlmandy

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harmonyhealinghub · 7 months

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The Paradox of Faith: Embracing the Unseen

Shaina Tranquilino

September 20, 2023

Faith has been a constant source of inspiration, comfort, and strength for people across cultures and throughout history. It is an intangible force that often defies logic, rooted in the belief that there is something beyond what our physical senses can perceive. In Hebrews 11:1, we find a profound definition of faith: "Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see." This verse encapsulates the paradoxical nature of faith - it requires confidence despite uncertainty and assurance despite invisibility. So, let us explore this concept further and delve into how faith can shape our lives.

Believing in the Unseen:

The notion of embracing something unseen might seem counterintuitive to some. Our modern society places great emphasis on tangible evidence and empirical data to validate beliefs. However, faith challenges us to look beyond what meets the eye and trust in something greater than ourselves.

Faith allows us to envision possibilities before they materialize. It encourages us to hold onto hope even when circumstances may appear bleak. Just as a seed buried beneath the soil holds within it the potential for growth and blossoming into a magnificent plant, faith enables us to nurture dreams, aspirations, and goals until they come to fruition.

Finding Strength in Uncertainty:

Life is riddled with uncertainties; we face countless situations where outcomes are unpredictable or beyond our control. During these moments, faith becomes an anchor that steadies our hearts amidst turbulence. It grants us confidence when everything around us suggests doubt or despair.

In times of adversity or personal struggle, faith provides solace by assuring us that there is a purpose behind every challenge we encounter. By recognizing that life's difficulties serve as opportunities for growth, learning, and resilience-building, faith enables us to navigate through storms with unwavering determination.

The Journey Toward Spiritual Growth:

Faith is not a stagnant state of mind; rather, it is an ever-evolving journey toward spiritual growth. It involves cultivating trust in the unseen and nurturing a relationship with something greater than ourselves.

Through faith, we are encouraged to seek answers beyond what our limited understanding can grasp. This pursuit often leads us to explore philosophical questions about the meaning of life, the existence of a divine being, or our place in the universe. While these queries may remain unanswered, faith provides us with the assurance that there is wisdom in embracing uncertainty and finding peace within the search itself.

In a world driven by skepticism and empirical evidence, faith stands as a powerful force that fuels our dreams, strengthens our resolve during challenging times, and guides us on our journey towards self-discovery. Hebrews 11:1 beautifully encapsulates this concept - faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.

By embracing the paradoxical nature of faith, we open ourselves up to infinite possibilities and find solace in knowing that there is purpose even in the midst of uncertainty. So let us hold onto faith as we navigate through life's trials and tribulations, for it has the potential to transform our perspective and grant us profound inner strength.

#faith #faith journey #finding faith #walking by faith #believe in miracles #faith over fear #trust in god #stay strong in faith #unwavering faith #faith inspiration #power of faith #hope and faith

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holyandhaunted · 2 months

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I will forever be grateful for the way I've been introduced to a deeper understanding of faith, christianity and God.

For me, I learned it all through companionship and community.

I grew up with religious studies in elementary school and my family went to church on christmas, sure. But I didn't really believe.

Not until I met a new friend in secondary school. Her parents were pastors and very involved in youth activities in our church. And she invited me to join them. And I did. I joined the youth group at church (as well as a "bible circle" at school later). It brought me so much joy!

We would do activities together, play, cook...and read the bible or sing hymns or just talk about what it means to have faith and what it means to let God into your life. I formed friendships and great companionship with people at the group - and with God.

I got introduced to God in loving, caring ways. I found Him in laughter and song. I was shown a God that loves all. That loves everyone and everything. And how we can celebrate Him in all the small, every day things.

I am no longer in contact with that friend but I think of her often. She took my hand and unknowingly guided me towards my path to God. Or perhaps God himself sent her to make me see. Either way, I am eternally grateful.

My first true contact with church and faith was so positive and loving. It still shapes the way I think about christianity.

For me, christianity is all about community. And God is all about love.

#queer christian #christian #trans christian #christian faith #progressive christianity #theology #lent #lent thoughts #journey into faith #faith journey #faith #faith in jesus #faith in god

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thebadascetic · 1 month

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A beautiful new book that I bought this week. So lovely being able to read about our inspiring Saints each morning.

St. Patrick, pray for us.

#catholic #catholic women #eastern catholic #christianity #christian living #christian faith #christian women #jesus #jesus christ #catholicism #saints #catholic life #catholic saints #faith journey #daily grace

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human-dunkaroo · 9 months

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Growing out of your faith, then back into it is this awkward, strange thing. It’s not being able to tell your family why you don’t want to go to their church, but you do want to go to church. It’s knowing that you will lose the love and respect of the people who think you have lost your way.

It is, all the while, knowing that God is not a moving target: He does not change. It’s you that’s different. The world is different. Suddenly, you can read the Bible with two sets of eyes: yours, and theirs. The violence, the crusade, it all melts away.

You know you’ve met Jesus. You met Him under a tree, in a grassy field in the summertime. He was there in the face of your neighbor, in the raised voices, in the rare moment of peace that you all shared together.

And yet there are these: anger, fear, and the nagging questions. The voices of the ones you left in the past. They ask you: what if you are wrong? What if we were always right? What if you have traded your soul after all? You would not know, would you?

Would you?

#exvangelical #faith #christianity #affirming christianity #faith journey #journey of meaning #writing #journal

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spiritualsaphic · 2 years

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Thoughts after attending my first Eucharist Service

- The chapel was so nice. The whole room had a welcoming feel to to, and was very different from the gray bare bones chapels I'm used to.

- The greeters not only took the time to say hello, but went out of their way to ask about me and explain the service. They were so kind.

- I was not prepared for so many people to come over to shake my hand and offer peace??? Some of them came from the other side of the room??? Apparently you don't spend the whole service ignoring each other and awkwardly avoiding eye contact???

- I don't know how to describe it, but there was something very special about how involved the whole congregation was, instead of just sitting there quietly the whole time.

- I don't know if I would necessarily say I felt "the spirit," but I definitely felt at peace. This is probably the first church experience where it was not only pleasant, but I didn't die a little at the idea of going back next week.

- I'm kind of excited about going back next week???

- it was obvious the priest put so much effort and research into his sermon, and was so passionate about what he was preaching. He really believed in what he was saying, and what he was saying was both biblically accurate and relevant to modern day and so full of love.

- Even if you're not ready to take the sacrament, being encouraged to go up anyways so you can get a blessing was so???

- There was so much love in that room. The people there really wanted to be there, and weren't just showing up out of obligation or to save face to their neighbors.

- Part of me was kind of hoping I would hate it so I could be all "See? I tried and it didn't work out. It's not my fault I'm not going to church." I guess that excuse is off the table lol.

- I don't know if I'll take the sacrament next week, but I'll see if it feels right when I get there

#episcopal #exmo #lesbian ramblings #church #faith journey

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pink-moonkitten · 2 years

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I got this pretty pink week planner.

So now I can start scheduling my walks again.

And maybe I can also soon start to schedule in for morning and/or evening prayer/contemplation/meditation. But I'm not quite there yet. I know I'll get upset with myself if I then skip one of them m OCD does that to me. But there are a ton of pages so plenty time to work on it :D

And I'd love to use my balcony more. I have like my own living cave with plants and soon more flowers too. Need to plant them today :D And a park across the street, it will be so gorgeous when autumn starts in 😻🍃🍂🍁

#personal #fitness #walking #running #healthy #Christian #Christianity #faith journey #faith journal #prayers #selfcare #pink #health #healthy living #God

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