Religioius and Lost | SermonIndex

sermonindex Nov 4, 2010

I've got to reading Franks message on the Presence of God and after an evening of contemplation, I think I have come to the conclusion that I think I am religious and very much lost.

I have been posting randomly like a person without direction.

Of course repentance is the answer, but I think I am too weary to lift my voice as I am disgusted as to how this happened.

I am exposing myself and putting myself out there, I realize that, maybe that's a good thing, also, I wanted to let you all know that this man is weak and tired. Not looking for pity, looking for prayers from all the godly men and women here on si.

The way that I have been posting in the forums is really out of character for me. If you knew me in person, you'd love me, that I am sure.

I covet your prayers,

A

ADisciple Nov 4, 2010

That was precious to read, Snuf.

"The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart, and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit" (Ps. 34.18).

"The LORD is nigh unto all them that call upon Him, to all that call upon Him in truth" (Ps. 145.18).

P

PaulWest Nov 4, 2010

Come unto Jesus, all you who are lost, weak, tired of religion, weary and burdened with sin and spiritual hypocrisy. Come unto Jesus Christ and He will give you rest from it all. Come and learn of Him, for He is gentle and meek and of perfect understanding of any situation or condition you may find yourself in. He never scolds or upbraids the weary sinner seeking release. Man's yoke is difficult, his burden heavy, impossibility abounds; Christ's yoke is easy, His burden is light, and all things are possible.

Come and taste of His love and mercy and goodness. He is so kind, dear brother.

Brother Paul

S

sojourner7 Nov 4, 2010

Come to JESUS just as you are;
HE knows your heart and sees
your desperate need of a Savior!!
HE does not turn you away!!

A

Areadymind Nov 4, 2010

Dear precious Lord, this is one of the most amazing things I have ever read here. Praise Jesus! A malleable pot!

You are most certainly in my prayers brother.

God only gives grace to the humble.

Blessed are the poor in Spirit.

K

knitefall Nov 4, 2010

Amen my friend. I got your back - it seems our Father has been dealing with us all about deeper things lately. Discipleship is increasingly becoming more important. It is obvious that as time moves on, deception and foolishness will run rampant and the self governing Christian disciples will be few.

sermonindex Nov 4, 2010

A broken and contrite heart He will not despise.

The fragrance of brokenness is a rare scent these days and the Lord is very much blessed by it and we are, too. You are washing His feet and all of ours with your broken alabaster box, brother.

This is the shaking that is happening in many hearts, today, mine included. You are in my prayers. Will be easy to remember, I need the same prayers. Let us stay broken.

sermonindex Nov 4, 2010

Snuf,
how i love you, sight unseen, how i love you in the Lord, sight unseen.

the men and women of God who are so authentic, broken, trusting in Jesus, who fearlessly cast themselves upon the Mercy and Love of God, and cast themselves out there PUBLICLY before the Body of Christ...us, to trust as such, truly i say, as the Lord is my Guide, you are near the Kingdom of Heaven, and He will not disdain one word of your heartcry, nor do i.

how could i? for we are all wed and joined fearfully in the Holy Spirit, joined in that the torment of the Cross. dead, yet alive in Jesus.

how could i not love you? how could i not pray for you?

i love when the saints "put themselves out there", and be real, because that is the REAL Witness of Christ and Him Crucified, Resurrected, and come to live in us: Perfect Agape Love, walked out, even on this 21st century medium.

you always have me as a loving brother, you always have my prayers, in Jesus' love, neil

ps....isnt the God the Holy Ghost a Most Marvelous Counseler! His Wonders are new everyday!

sermonindex Nov 4, 2010

just a short thought to everyone on this thread:

Something is happening among us spread so far apart.

Something So Wonderful, my mind cannot grasp, but my spirit is just beginning to apprehend, and human words cannot begin to express This Divine Truth......Today.

this is what came to me, as What is happening among us:

"Who shall ascend the hill of the LORD?
And who shall stand in his holy place?
He who has clean hands and a pure heart,
who does not lift up his soul to what is false
and does not swear deceitfully.
He will receive blessing from the LORD
and righteousness from the God of his salvation.
Such is the generation of those who seek him,
who seek the face of the God of Jacob."

(Psalm 24:3-6)

that aint 'religion', that's desperate God Hunger, coz we're starving. More Jesus, please Lord, more. amen.

G

ginnyrose Nov 4, 2010

Perhaps this verse will minister to your need, not just yours but all of us:

1 "Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us,

2 fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God." Hebrews 12:1,2 NASB

God bless you...

ginnyrose

sermonindex Nov 4, 2010

My friends, my family,

Thank you for your words of comfort. I know I have appeared to be a rogue as it were, quite unorthodox in my beliefs, but in the end when someone is down, your right there being Christ to help regardless of who that person is.

Having the Spirit of "Father forgive them, for they know not what they do".

I have been out of "Church" for a very long time and I simply need to be with other believers. I know I can't go back to the Church system, I'd be a thorn in their side, but I would ask for everyone to pray with me as to where I should go. Even if God said to go to a Church system, I will go for the benefit of His will, but I would prefer a house setting, but again, His will be done.

Thank you saints.

U

UntoBabes Nov 4, 2010

The captive hasteneth that he may be loosed, and that he should not die in the pit, nor that his bread should fail.

For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones.

16 For I will not contend for ever, neither will I be always wroth: for the spirit should fail before me, and the souls which I have made

sermonindex Nov 4, 2010

Brother, the Lord is faithful and I will pray that the Lord brings you even to 1-2 brothers/families in close relationship who have the same heart as you in seeking and wanting only Him. Desiring to be pure and holy with no mixture of fleshly religion. It does not take many, not about quantity of people but quality of people. There are so many today weeping and praying for a fellowship with a few "wayfaring brethren".

Jer 9:1 Oh that my head were waters, and mine eyes a fountain of tears, that I might weep day and night for the slain of the daughter of my people!

Jer 9:2 Oh that I had in the wilderness a lodging place of wayfaring men; that I might leave my people, and go from them! for they be all adulterers, an assembly of treacherous men.

sermonindex Nov 4, 2010

By the way Snuf and everyone, the Lord has shown me through trials and my own heart that He is our "lodging place". The wayfaring brethren that you and all of us need are those that have made Him our lodging place in the wilderness, not each other. We cannot even be in love with a group of people ABOVE Him. Heart idols are so subtle.

May the Lord join you with people of this mind and heart. No agendas, but HIM.

J

Joyful_Heart Nov 4, 2010

Dearest Brother Snuff. You are loved dear child of God.

I was too out of Church for a long time caring for my mother with Alzheimer's was one of my reasons. Plus David Wilkerson said not to go to a Church for social reasons. But I longed for true fellowship and I get it here. But the Lord has put me in a Church here and they reach outside the walls. Great but I see there is a need to grow but so do I.

I have to protect my time with the Lord first of all so I will have Him to give out. I will pray Bro. Snuff for the Lord to guide you and lead you into a fellowship where you are. Glory to God. He is so faithful. But time with Jesus is more important than anything in this world.

N

narrowpath Nov 4, 2010

Hi Snuf,

Blessed are you, brother! Many of us a put off by church systems and apostacy,yet I would urge you to find some fellowship and brothers to pray with be they ever so far away. I asked the Lord to connect me with true spirit-filled believers and he did.