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I'm keeping you in thought and prayer. Be encouraged to know your not in this alone. As a community on here we're all praying. God says he has His eye on us. I'm praying.

Dear Surafiel,

I was bullied from middle of sixth grade through end of eight grade at the private school I attended since 1st grade. It is a sad thing to endure. I did not tell my parents of teachers, as it was not the way most people went back in those days. But I did pray about it often, and I did remember what Jesus said about loving our enemies and praying for those who persecute us. I prayed to have this attitude in me and to pray. Also, I prayed that God will help me forgive them even though they did not seek this from me. These things really helped me. I only had 3 friends that would have anything to do with me during this time. In 9th grade I went into the public schools and most of my classmates from this private school went on to private high school. So, God gave me an escape from this situation. I pray that God will provide this for you, too.

As some have suggested, I agree that you should tell your parents and teachers and the principal. I suggest that you record evidence of bullying incidences. Perhaps in a journal, screenshots of mean notes or cyber communication. If they physically hurt you, take pictures of the marks and bruises. This will help the adults I mentioned take your abuse seriously.

Keep praying and study your Bible, especially the words of Jesus in the Gospels. He is always with you and will help you. My heart goes out to you. It is so hard to rise above the mistreatment and do what is loving and right to these people while still protecting yourself. I will be praying for you.

Part 2

There's another thing we must remember in our lives, and it too is a hard lesson. When we confess our sins, the Bible says that the Lord is faithful and just to forgive us and to cleanse us. We ARE forgiven! BUT -- there often comes, sooner or later, a period of chastisement. How can God punish sinners one day, and let His own children be naughty without getting their spanking. :) I suggest you read Hebrews 12. The best of God's saints must go through very heart rending times, to work the carnal nature out of us and to cause us to conform to Christ. And all of that is done with love. What parent who truly loves their child doesn't correct them? If a parent doesn't correct the child, and lets that child run rampant..that parent hates the child! The heavenly Father is no dead-beat Dad. He's a good Father, and he won't have ill-mannered, undisciplined children in His family; the good news is the writer of Hebrews tells us that EVERY SON whom God receives - He chastises, i.e., He is dealing with us as His dear children. Don't be discouraged. The more your heart hurts....lean harder on Jesus! He is doing a good work. What you are experiencing, every single one of us true believers has experienced in one way or another. :)

May the Lord give you peace this night, His peace that passes all understanding. May He help you to truly surrender all into His hands, giving Him full control over every area of your life, Gabriel. He doesn't want your head spinning and your little heart loaded down with care! He loves you..and all of us who will pray for you do as well!

In Christ,

-Kay-

I'm thinking that when God was working on the 3rd Day in Genesis. It was before He made any creatures or man.

Genesis 1:13-18

He was working on space, planets, firmament, day, night.

Mishael

I was bullied in school, by some students & even teachers. I know several children bullied by teachers & others in authority. I even had teachers throw chalkboard erasers & hit me in the head, multiple times, in front of entire classes. One teacher pulled me by the hair of my head down the hall to office because I asked questioned his fairness 5th grade. 4th Grade the teacher had me miss play time several days because I white skin, & different eyes & hair. "to teach class about predjudist" it made students more isolating towards me. Many more situations, I & others have suffered.

* To tell someone in authority that has no fear of GOD, sometimes makes the problem worse!

1st know: Jesus knows better than anyone what it's like to be wrongfully bullied! Pray to The Father for help in Jesus Name: Matthew 6:5-34, John 14:13, Isaiah 53,

1Peter 2:19-25,

2nd if you have kind, gentle, loving & understanding parents you all could prayerfully consider Homeschooling.

If you have a difficult situation at home, then pray about how to tell your Parent/Parents/Gaurdian. Even if they don't outwardly show love, they most likely care about cruel, abusive behavior towards you by others. In one case a child was moved to different school & situations were much better for that child.

3rd, Remember this time, if you're called to endure is just a few years, sometimes much shorter when you pray. GOD does amazing things, through our prayers. Luke 17:6, Matthew 17:20, James 5:17,

4th, through hardship we learn compassion, to help others who go through what we have gone through, & going through. 2Corinthians 1:3-4,

5th, I will pray for you.

6th be encouraged as I have become unafraid of people & bolder for Christ, wiser especially for things today, you too should be strengthened & be wiser throughout these things. 2Timothy 2:3, Matthew 24:13, Mark 13:13,

Hopefully these are helpful & encouraging

Gabriel, I can tell you I know exactly how you feel; I myself have been where you are, and one of my children, right now at this present time, is where you are. 20 years ago he lost his health; because of it he lost his wife; he is debilitated, and apart from me, quite alone in this world. He has said some of the very words that you say.

Jesus told us that we would know the truth, and that His truth will set us free. The first truth you need to know that GOD IS GOOD, Gabriel, not 'IF GOD IS supposed to be good..." :) That needs to be a settled issue. Never let your own heart or a lying devil tell you other wise. And He is good REGARDLESS of our circumstances in this lower world. Standing your foot of faith on that fact is the beginning of making you stable.

Gabriel, it's a dangerous thing asking for 'signs'. We have God's Word and His Spirit; rest in Him, Gabriel and let Him have time to work in your life. Be much in the Word, and just being with God. In our anxiousness, we want this and that - but what God wants for us the most is to want HIM above all, and be happy with Him, and satisfied in Him, regardless of what we have or don't have here. :) This is a life-long lesson. I've been saved going on 39 years and am a senior citizen, and still am in God's school on this issue. :) But I can promise you Jesus really DOES get sweeter and sweeter....so much more glorious than earthly pleasures!

We don't keep God's commandments to 'earn' anything Gabriel; we serve Him and obey Him because we love Him. :) And always remember, Jesus Christ is our true sabbath. All of our 'working' for salvation is FINISHED at the cross! How deeply I sense He just wants you to take the easy end of the yoke, and REST in Him totally.

I may have to reply in a part 2 because I have one more thing to share. I'll close here and write the 2nd part on another page.

Debra Kay:

The book of Job is BOTH a PARABLE and a PROPHECY about and of Jesus Christ, as is Psalms.

Job 27:1 Moreover Job continued his PARABLE, and said

Job 29:1 Moreover Job continued his PARABLE, and said

Job 13:27 .....thou settest a print upon the heels of my feet

I guess the answer to you question: how long did Job suffer.

Jesus suffered three and a half years, his ministry in the flesh.

God Bless YOU!

I know how much you were hurt, but healed now in Jesus Name. I encourage people to have an intercessory prayer group at church. To pray together Corporately and agree as touching an issue or person.

I've seen and heard of incredible miracles come from prayer with The Holy Spirit welcomed to come alongside the Intercessors. They fill the gaps, build up hedges around their children so that no evil spirit can cross that line. Ask God to send his angels to protect the children and women. As Gods child you can ask for what you need.

The Last War in history will be fought between Messiah Jesus and descendants of Ishmael that hate Jesus. We can't stop that. It's prophetic.

I lived on a floor of apartments with a Muslim mother and her beautiful daughter. Every day they would cook food that made my mouth water!! They would load their van with the food and a bunch of children and go somewhere. I helped them when I could. I moved away not long after.

I'm happy they are here where it's illegal to harm a child.

Let your Faith in Jesus Messiah bloom. Pray heaven down to earth. I actually sit in my closet when I do that. Let His peace and comfort pour over you. Calm your thoughts and listen.

Put your trust in Jesus to take all these children in the Caught Up (rapture). The Bible, Jesus's words, FORBID NOT the children to come to Me. He is praying for you too. He sits at the right hand of his Father, to make intercession for His Saints. That's you too.

When we get to Heaven we will not remember the bad things. Only the Good.

Blessings on you, dear child of God.

Even in the story of job which I knew you were going to tell me about. Job had the nerve to tell God "You know you could learn a thing or two from me." How can a God that would do that to His own child be so loving. Let the devil take over and ruin His life. You may think you know but you don't. There are many questions out there that you know nothing about. It's easy to determine unless it's a situation where we offer sympathy or we say oh wait a minute that's unfair. The story of Job is highly unfair. It shows me that you are at the mercy of the Satan and where Satan is because God allowed it. Remember though you think I haven't read job. God had a meeting and said "Oh Satan from where do you come from? Satan replied see that planet down there I am the ruler. Have you considered my servant job there is none like him.

This is when we see the test begin. Does Job love you for nought. Take away all He has stricken him and he will surely curse you to your face. God at anytime could of said No I'm not doing that. He allowed it but you can't kill him.

I mean the story goes on to where you pretty much see job almost curse God almost. At one point like I said you see Job pretty much say to God you know you could learn a lot from me. I've been shaken I'm broken and I would take the time to understand rather than accuse. You said in one of your replies While I may not understand. It was something along those lines. You won't know the story unless you really say ok I'm gonna try to understand this. I work at a retirement/nursing home. Those people have my heart. Helpless and in need and I implore myself to fight for them when I see them being mistreated. Just like anyone here. One lady who is dear said her dad fell and is now not doing so well. I care more than you know. Im not inconsiderate or selfish. Just simply voicing my frustration and asking questions as spirits we all should do that.

Thank you

"Daniel your heart is not perfect before God due to some of your beliefs are very skewd and distorted, very divisive. I urge you Daniel to repent to Jesus Christ for misinterpreting His Holy Word. We all must be meticulous when it comes to God's Holy Word, and repent when we get it wrong"

That's a bit inappropriate, especially for the post guidelines...

I'm pretty sure personal attacks aren't necessary when trying to refute a doctrine.

"A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger."

Proverbs 15:1

Tell an adult what is going on. Tell your parents, a teacher, the principle. If you go to church you can confide in a Pastor for spiritual guidance, but most importantly give it over to Jesus Christ, He loves you very much and keep reminding yourself of His promises He has in store for you. Jeremiah 29:11. Also pray for your enemies and do good to those who hate you, but use wisdom when dealing with those who bully you.

Amen Louise Wilson, the Holy Ghost has definitely revealed truth to you.

God bless you!

Hi Gabriel,

Have you clicked on the Prayer Requests part of this website? You might consider doing that and reading through people's concerns. Some have thoughts of suicide and are in very desperate situations. If you find it in your heart to write a note of encouragement to some I think it might be a positive experience for you.

It sounds like you're blaming God for your current state. God never promised things would be easy, but the Bible says the opposite that we will face great trials, especially as a Christian. Life is VERY difficult for everyone. It's not easy to compare, because we only see part of the picture.

You wrote: "I find it odd that the people telling you to stay afloat are the ones that aren't doing too bad themselves. It's kinda like hey look where I am and if you believe you will too. "

Perhaps you don't yet realize that the very people who have taken time to write a note of encouragement to hang in there have likely already gone through extreme trials such as depression, suicidal thoughts, hopelessness, despair, feeling unworthy of love, feeling unloved, without friends, without family, and more. It seems you have assumed the opposite.

When you get through your current valley (notice my positive expectation of you?) and have a new perspective on things and realize new things about yourself, would you not also be willing to help others going through what you just went through? I see that several people responded to you in love and care for you and I hope you take that to heart. God bless you.

I recommend reading the book of Job tonight. He had everything, then lost everything in an extreme circumstance. He begged God why, why?! Then God answers.

After that I recommend reading about Paul. Aside from Jesus he was probably the most influencial Christian evangelist in world history- wrote more books of the Bible than anyone else. And he had a horrible past and killed people, then had horrible challenges. Read it and learn from it. God bless.

Which concordance has the word sostanza in it meaning evil

2Kings 4:1,

I take it to simply describe: she was a wife of the son's of the Prophets. To indicate as she stated; they, or he "feared GOD" & served GOD, likely dedicated his life to GOD. A Prophet has a difficult call! If you read the accounts of Prophets that truly served GOD & Feared HIM, you may understand more why it was approached this way. She was wanting favor from GOD, help in return for family service, it seems to also set a precedence for us & our families, that serve & fear GOD:. Psalms 37:25,

John 4:44, Luke 4:24,

To understand the call of the Prophet of GOD, read the books of: Jeremiah, Exodus, Ezekiel, Isaiah, Jonah, Malachi, Amos 7:14-17, Hosea, 1Kings 13, Deuteronomy 18:20, Habakkuk, Zechariah, etc.

Hopefully these are helpful

It's easier said than done Adam. My life has been very difficult. I didn't prophesy that I grew up in it. All the ones I loved died. I have relatives that are very negative towards me. I have been told I'm not welcomed over at my moms house because her new husband said I'm not welcomed over there partly because of what I felt that's a different story for a different day. I keep trying and unless you walked in my shoes you would know and say I get it. Why would a God that says He is love do this to one He created. It seems like a sick joke. I brought you this person and because you in part royally screwed things up now you must suffer. God forgives you now forgive yourself yet at the end we're going to be judged. I hear a voice talking to me and I have prayed and haven't received a sign. Where are you God it's me Gabriel. I could go on but you see that's just it. So many questions and so much that is unanswered. I find it odd that the people telling you to stay afloat are the ones that aren't doing too bad themselves. It's kinda like hey look where I am and if you believe you will too. I do believe we speak things into existence. It's hard for me to see otherwise. Let's see if God proves me wrong. I mean I don't think of God is fair and just and wants to make a point He would just let me lay here in my own spirits blood. Maybe He would. I've been laying in it long enough.

My son was 7 when he asked me if he could be baptized. The Pastor asked him some questions and said he could be baptized.

John 3 has the verses a child should hear. Allow the Holy Spirit to call the child to salvation. Write the date in his/her Bible Record.

Not all churches have Communion every Sunday. I think children who've come to Christ, been Baptized, should be allowed to participate in that; if they know why we do it.

I recommend that you read the Bible & not trust the other.

If you want to know who Jesus is start with: Matthew 1:1, Mark 1:1, Luke 1:1, John 1:1, & read through each chapter.

Hopefully you find that helpful.

That sounds like the old Pentecostal Churches. Some are very strict on dress and makeup. It doesn't make one more spiritual. It's very strict.

That's all I can say.

Every Walmart has Reasonable KJV or NIV version Bibles back by the videos.

On Google, type: KING JAMES BIBLE ONLINE

You can download it or put on your Google desktop. Press on the box with an arrow pointing up.

OR, This website has a full Bible, on the redbrown LINK PAGE that you click on to come in here. Those are all the books of the Bible.

Explore the Search Box too. Siting below it are the COMMENTARY. Click on that box.

How many years did Job go through this suffering?

I didn't see any Babylonian history in Joseph (he is not the body father of Jesus ). The Holy Spirit is.

Didn't see any in Mary's Genealogy either.

Google>>Genealogy LISTS for Jesus. It's a big long study. Many people have studied it and tried to find fault in Jesus's bloodline. Jews and Gentiles.

We all forget easily that the Holy Spirit over-shadowed Mary with the Light of Jesus. He is pure from all sin.

Genealogy is not going to help us be born again ( John 3)

He is so Holy that in Isaiah 6, through a vision, He saw the Lord in his glory, sitting on a throne, high and lifted up, and his train filled the Temple etc. if that doesn't convince you of his holiness, it won't happen.

He saw Jesus BEFORE Bethlehem.

I'm blessed to meet you! I do lift up everyone fighting against abortion. I'm 70 and have lived every decade since the 50's.

First it was acceptable to live in a unwed mothers home so the child could be adopted right away. Then you could return to school.

In the 60's they legislated the Bible and God out of schools. Also the Pledge of allegiance to the flag.

We heard of back room abortions. Girls trying to do self-abortions and some died.

In 1973, abortions were legalized so women would stop trying to do their own abortions.

1975, free love hit all the campuses along with pot and LSD. Gay liberation came out of the closet. There was talk of free birth control drugs but it was never adopted.

80's, disco till you dropped.

90's Price of Tuition in College went through the roof !!

30 years later I have a message for pro choice:

God knew you when you were in your mothers womb. He put your body together. He named His prophets. The cost of college is insane. WHY? A third of your classmates were killed before birth. They won't grow up and be taxpayers, won't pay into your Social Security so you can retire. Grow the economy. Invent things. And much more.

My word today is this: ABORTION IS NOT BIRTH CONTROL. Back when, people who got pregnant were viewed as ignorant, drunk, on dope, etc. Now there is no stigma whatsoever.

I know women who had 5 or more abortions in their 20-30's. They never consider the scar tissue in their wombs; cannot conceive. Then they get on wait lists to adopt an infant. Those wait lists are Long.

It is not birth control.

I pleaded years for God to stop the killing. The truth is this: all of those babies aborted are IN HEAVEN. God adopted each and everyone of them. Their bodies are whole.

I'm looking forward to heaven!! Going to take those kids fishing with me almost every day.

Mishael

The scripture says in kjv 2nd. Corinthians 9:7 Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly or out of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.

Thank you but I don't think that is going to help me thinking about giving up on the whole praying thing. It's been rough for me. It's one reality after another. Let me ask you. How would you feel if you lost it all. You don't think about that do you? No instead you focus on what you have. It's like the story of job. You have to ask yourself sometimes. A God that is suppose to be so loving and caring and one that doesn't want to see His children hurt so such a thing. I find myself asking how on earth that ever came to be. I try my hardest to keep the Sabbath day and end up with well that's not going to get you to Heaven. God forgets your sins yet you will be judged. If God forgets then how can He judge. Doesn't make sense does it? You may think I'm crazy but I'm at a standstill. I wouldn't go back to the old because I saw what that did to me. It changes you. I keep hearing this knock at the door of my spirit saying don't give in don't give up. When I don't see a sign. It's all I'm asking for. I hope you pray for me that God gives me a sign about her. It's racked my brain for so long now. I have all the information I need I just don't know when exactly or where or how it's even going to happen. Im still here and I don't know why.

Hi Logan,

A question for you: Is it true (according to what you wrote as your name) that you are an active porn addict?

The reason why I ask is that it is very important that your sin sickness be dealt with, for that is a more desperate illness than even stage 4 cancer! Cancer can kill our bodies, it's true; but it cannot send us to a devil''s hell.

Sin is a wicked disease, a cancer, that eats up our eternal souls!

Jesus said we must be born again! Believe the Gospel, the Good News of Jesus, that He came into the world to save sinners!

Run to him now, and throw yourself on His mercy!

We don't dare pray for healing for your body, lest you go out and use your healed body to continue sinning with it! You must repent, and yield your whole body not to unrighteousness, but unto righteousness now!

Once the sin issue is settled, leave your life in God's good hands. He will do right by you, for He can do nothing wrong!

Grace in abundance to you, Logan!

Hi Roy,

I will begin with a brief part of my testimony. I also have been a wretched sinner before the Lord, BUT, like Paul, I found mercy, for truly, I was as ignorant as a beast, not knowing that I was, by the world, the flesh, and the devil, being fattened up with all the pleasures here, only to face destruction in eternity for earth's 'fun'.

The Lord started making me aware not of my sins 'generally'...but He began dealing with specifics. One day, as I was considering my true condition according to God's standard, I felt as though hell opened up right under my feet; I could feel the 'weight' of my sins pulling me downward; I felt heat, and I felt flames, and I REALLY CRIED to the Lord to save me - and so He did.

What the Lord helped me to see in all that, Roy, was how seriously God takes sin. It made me see how abhorrent sin is in God's eyes. He hates it because it mars us, His creation. We were created in God's lovely image; sin defaces that image and paints the image of the beast on us. Jesus told the Jewish leaders, 'You are of your father, the devil.' They acted like him, they did his deeds, and they very much looked like! God hates it!

God hates it because it caused His dear Son, Jesus Christ, so much pain, shame, and suffering to become our Sin-Bearer.

Dare we trifle with sin, and dilly-dally in it so lightly, so thoughtlessly, when God hates it, and will call each one of us to account for it soon?

An old preacher's words come back to me; he said that it is wise for us to bring our last day close to us,i.e, think of it often, and consider that very shortly our day of reckoning will come, at which time we will have to give an account for all that we have said, done, thought, and if not found to be in Christ, will suffer eternal separation from God and punishment.

We must agree that that what God calls sin IS sin and repent. When we are forgiven, then we love God. Those who are forgiven much then love him much.

Grace in abundance to you, Roy

I don't have friends. I don't trust people and when I do they let me down. Very few I would say have stood the test of time and they're all dead. I don't want to go through this life without her. I keep praying and I get nowhere. It's a punishment. I would love to be able to microwave a prayer and set it to the lowest setting. I think about ending it and then darn I have work in the morning. Im tired of people which thankfully no one has. You need to talk to someone. Right I need to talk to someone that gets paid to care. I see that working out well. I've tried to do the whole religious thing too many rules too many things go astray. Im a spirit roaming the earth. That's what we all are a spirit. Not human a spirit. If I told you my situation the human would say no way dude it's impossible you screwed up enjoy your pain. What can I do but lay in my own loneliness. I try to fill my time with working but after work and playing pretend reality sets in. It's a show like none other and there's only one channel.

Hi Surafiel.

Don't react to them, Not even in words.

Tell the your Parents and the School counselor and principal.

You've done the right thing by asking. And it would be the right thing to do by telling.

Check back in with us and let us know how it goes.

I hope this helps.

God bless.

Were you able to view my comments about serious glaring problems with false doctrine in 1st Corinthians?