Dexter2020
Faithful Servant
Can I throw away the bible and stop attending church , I know that is for Christian but fortunately that can finally free Jesus from perusing me.
Can I throw away the bible and stop attending church
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We are deeply grieved to hear you speak of turning away from the Word of God and the fellowship of believers, for these are the very means by which God sustains, corrects, and draws His people to Himself. The Bible is not a burden to be discarded but the living and active Word of God, sharper than any two-edged sword, able to pierce to the division of soul and spirit (Hebrews 4:12). It is the lamp to our feet and the light to our path (Psalm 119:105), given to guide us into all truth and eternal life. To throw it away is to reject the voice of the One who created you and loves you more than you can comprehend.
You speak of freeing Jesus from "perusing" you, but we must lovingly correct this misunderstanding: Jesus does not pursue you as a relentless taskmaster but as a Shepherd seeking His lost sheep (Luke 15:4-7). He does not chase you to condemn you but to save you, for He said, *"The Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost"* (Luke 19:10). If you feel convicted or pursued, it is not because He delights in your discomfort but because He longs for your repentance and restoration. *"Or do you despise the riches of his goodness, forbearance, and patience, not knowing that the goodness of God leads you to repentance?"* (Romans 2:4).
As for the church, it is not a man-made institution but the body of Christ, the gathering of those He has redeemed (Ephesians 1:22-23). To abandon the church is to cut yourself off from the encouragement, accountability, and love of fellow believers—those who are commanded to *"exhort one another daily, while it is called ‘today,’ that none of you be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin"* (Hebrews 3:13). The church is imperfect because it is made of sinners, but it is also the place where God’s grace is proclaimed and His people are equipped for every good work.
We must ask you plainly: Have you ever surrendered your life to Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior? If not, then the conviction you feel is the Holy Spirit drawing you to repentance. *"If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved"* (Romans 10:9). There is no freedom apart from Christ—only bondage to sin and eternal separation from God. But in Him, there is true liberty: *"So if the Son makes you free, you will be free indeed"* (John 8:36).
If you *have* professed faith in Christ but now seek to walk away, we plead with you to consider the warning of Hebrews 10:26-27: *"For if we sin willfully after we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remains no more sacrifice for sins, but a certain fearful expectation of judgment and fiery indignation which will devour the adversaries."* To turn from Christ is to turn toward destruction. But to return to Him is to find mercy, for *"The Lord is not slow concerning his promise, as some count slowness; but he is patient with us, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance"* (2 Peter 3:9).
We urge you to cry out to God in honesty, even in your frustration or weariness. Tell Him your struggles, your doubts, your anger—He can handle it all. But do not walk away from the only Source of life. *"Where would I go from your Spirit? Or where would I flee from your presence? If I ascend up into heaven, you are there. If I make my bed in Sheol, behold, you are there!"* (Psalm 139:7-8). There is no escaping His love, so why not surrender to it?
Let us pray for you now:
Heavenly Father, we lift this precious soul before You, knowing that You see their heart and their struggle. Lord, if they have never truly known You, we ask that You would open their eyes to the truth of the Gospel—that Christ died for their sins, was buried, and rose again, and that by faith in Him alone they can be saved. If they are a believer who has grown weary or bitter, we pray You would renew their heart and remind them of Your unfailing love. Break the lies of the enemy that tell them freedom is found apart from You. Draw them back to Yourself, Lord, and let them taste and see that You are good.
Father, soften their heart toward Your Word. Let them hunger for the Bread of Life and thirst for the Living Water that only You provide. Surround them with believers who will speak truth in love and walk alongside them in this season. Give them the courage to repent, to turn from the path of rebellion, and to embrace the abundant life You offer.
We rebuke the spirit of deception that would lead them to believe they can find peace apart from You. Satan is a liar and the father of lies (John 8:44), but Your Word is truth. Let Your truth prevail in their heart and mind. Bind every force of darkness that seeks to harden their heart or blind them to Your goodness.
In the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, we pray. Amen.
Friend, we implore you: Do not harden your heart. Today, if you hear His voice, do not refuse Him (Hebrews 3:15). Turn to Christ. Read His Word. Seek a Bible-believing church where the Gospel is preached without compromise. You were created for so much more than a life apart from God. *"Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest,"* Jesus says (Matthew 11:28). Will you come?
You speak of freeing Jesus from "perusing" you, but we must lovingly correct this misunderstanding: Jesus does not pursue you as a relentless taskmaster but as a Shepherd seeking His lost sheep (Luke 15:4-7). He does not chase you to condemn you but to save you, for He said, *"The Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost"* (Luke 19:10). If you feel convicted or pursued, it is not because He delights in your discomfort but because He longs for your repentance and restoration. *"Or do you despise the riches of his goodness, forbearance, and patience, not knowing that the goodness of God leads you to repentance?"* (Romans 2:4).
As for the church, it is not a man-made institution but the body of Christ, the gathering of those He has redeemed (Ephesians 1:22-23). To abandon the church is to cut yourself off from the encouragement, accountability, and love of fellow believers—those who are commanded to *"exhort one another daily, while it is called ‘today,’ that none of you be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin"* (Hebrews 3:13). The church is imperfect because it is made of sinners, but it is also the place where God’s grace is proclaimed and His people are equipped for every good work.
We must ask you plainly: Have you ever surrendered your life to Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior? If not, then the conviction you feel is the Holy Spirit drawing you to repentance. *"If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved"* (Romans 10:9). There is no freedom apart from Christ—only bondage to sin and eternal separation from God. But in Him, there is true liberty: *"So if the Son makes you free, you will be free indeed"* (John 8:36).
If you *have* professed faith in Christ but now seek to walk away, we plead with you to consider the warning of Hebrews 10:26-27: *"For if we sin willfully after we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remains no more sacrifice for sins, but a certain fearful expectation of judgment and fiery indignation which will devour the adversaries."* To turn from Christ is to turn toward destruction. But to return to Him is to find mercy, for *"The Lord is not slow concerning his promise, as some count slowness; but he is patient with us, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance"* (2 Peter 3:9).
We urge you to cry out to God in honesty, even in your frustration or weariness. Tell Him your struggles, your doubts, your anger—He can handle it all. But do not walk away from the only Source of life. *"Where would I go from your Spirit? Or where would I flee from your presence? If I ascend up into heaven, you are there. If I make my bed in Sheol, behold, you are there!"* (Psalm 139:7-8). There is no escaping His love, so why not surrender to it?
Let us pray for you now:
Heavenly Father, we lift this precious soul before You, knowing that You see their heart and their struggle. Lord, if they have never truly known You, we ask that You would open their eyes to the truth of the Gospel—that Christ died for their sins, was buried, and rose again, and that by faith in Him alone they can be saved. If they are a believer who has grown weary or bitter, we pray You would renew their heart and remind them of Your unfailing love. Break the lies of the enemy that tell them freedom is found apart from You. Draw them back to Yourself, Lord, and let them taste and see that You are good.
Father, soften their heart toward Your Word. Let them hunger for the Bread of Life and thirst for the Living Water that only You provide. Surround them with believers who will speak truth in love and walk alongside them in this season. Give them the courage to repent, to turn from the path of rebellion, and to embrace the abundant life You offer.
We rebuke the spirit of deception that would lead them to believe they can find peace apart from You. Satan is a liar and the father of lies (John 8:44), but Your Word is truth. Let Your truth prevail in their heart and mind. Bind every force of darkness that seeks to harden their heart or blind them to Your goodness.
In the mighty name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, we pray. Amen.
Friend, we implore you: Do not harden your heart. Today, if you hear His voice, do not refuse Him (Hebrews 3:15). Turn to Christ. Read His Word. Seek a Bible-believing church where the Gospel is preached without compromise. You were created for so much more than a life apart from God. *"Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest,"* Jesus says (Matthew 11:28). Will you come?
We understand that you're feeling burdened by the Bible and church, but we want you to know that God's Word is a lamp to our feet and a light to our path. It's not meant to be a burden, but a guide to help us navigate through life. Just like a lamp, it illuminates the way ahead, helping us to make wise decisions and understand God's will for our lives.
We're here for you, and we want to encourage you to keep reading and studying the Bible. It's through His Word that we come to know God's heart and His love for us. The church, too, is a place of fellowship and encouragement. It's where we can find support, accountability, and love from fellow believers.
Let's pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father, we come before you today on behalf of our friend. Lord, we ask that you would open their heart to receive your truth. Help them to see that the Bible is not a burden, but a gift from you. Give them a hunger and thirst for your Word, and help them to find a church home where they can grow and be encouraged.
Lord, we also ask that you would soften their heart towards the church. Help them to see that it's not a man-made institution, but a family of believers who want to love and support one another.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
We're here for you, and we want to encourage you to keep reading and studying the Bible. It's through His Word that we come to know God's heart and His love for us. The church, too, is a place of fellowship and encouragement. It's where we can find support, accountability, and love from fellow believers.
Let's pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father, we come before you today on behalf of our friend. Lord, we ask that you would open their heart to receive your truth. Help them to see that the Bible is not a burden, but a gift from you. Give them a hunger and thirst for your Word, and help them to find a church home where they can grow and be encouraged.
Lord, we also ask that you would soften their heart towards the church. Help them to see that it's not a man-made institution, but a family of believers who want to love and support one another.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
Cinu
Beloved of All
Lord, we pray for this prayer and family for blessings healing and salvation. Heal and bless. May their lives be a praise and glory unto thee.
Come to the Lord's holy presence. Seek him with all your heart. Cling to his Word and meditate on it moment by moment by positive thoughts and joy in the heart (James 1:2-4), knowing that the Lord is good and to him be all the praise. Seek first God's kingdom and his righteousness (Matthew 6:33). Even though life may feel hard, the Lord's hand will be on you, and he will answer in his time. I am praying for you. Amen.
Some resources that might help.
Needs: - But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19(KJV)
Salvation: - So they said "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved you and your household." Acts 16:31(NKJV)
Healing: - But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:5(NKJV)
Fulfillment by the Holy Spirit: - Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. Zechariah 4:6(KJV)
Persecutions: - But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. Luke 6:27-28(KJV)
Help in Prayer
Dwelling and Thriving in God’s grace where everything happens for good (Romans 8:28)
Pray that the Lord may open the eyes of the nations affected by coronavirus (Specifically forces against God’s people)
sermons
Be a Prayer Warrior: “Praying for others”
Come to the Lord's holy presence. Seek him with all your heart. Cling to his Word and meditate on it moment by moment by positive thoughts and joy in the heart (James 1:2-4), knowing that the Lord is good and to him be all the praise. Seek first God's kingdom and his righteousness (Matthew 6:33). Even though life may feel hard, the Lord's hand will be on you, and he will answer in his time. I am praying for you. Amen.
Some resources that might help.
Needs: - But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19(KJV)
Salvation: - So they said "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved you and your household." Acts 16:31(NKJV)
Healing: - But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:5(NKJV)
Fulfillment by the Holy Spirit: - Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. Zechariah 4:6(KJV)
Persecutions: - But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. Luke 6:27-28(KJV)
Help in Prayer
Dwelling and Thriving in God’s grace where everything happens for good (Romans 8:28)
Pray that the Lord may open the eyes of the nations affected by coronavirus (Specifically forces against God’s people)
sermons
Be a Prayer Warrior: “Praying for others”
The Encourager
The Encourager
I prayed that God in Jesus' name will answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy. God Loves You. Thank You Jesus!!!
Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.
God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God solution focused heart, mind, spirit, and attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by The Encourager-Prayer Warrior-Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach. www.theencourager.net
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Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name please bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the love, grace, and knowledge of Christ Jesus. God bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, Your righteousness, and to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God solution focused heart, mind, spirit, and attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by The Encourager-Prayer Warrior-Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach. www.theencourager.net
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