Dear CS,
Thank you for sharing your story. I believe it was an angel, too. Miracles do happen. It sounds like if you had died then, you might be in hell now. But God gave you another chance. I'm so thankful for the outcome.
Though I don't agree with abortion, I can understand why you did what you did. I had an abortion as a result of a desperate situation and fear. But I believe God has forgiven me for that, and I hope to see my child in heaven some day.
I pray that God will continue to bless you.

Thank you all so much for sharing your stories with me. This small glimpse into each of your lives has shed so much light for me about each of you. I truly appreciate you taking the time to do this. After reading what each of you have written, it is very easy to see why each of you are so passionate about your beliefs. Again, I thank you.

Aren't you going to share your story? I'd like to hear it

The good thing about beliefs, is that they can be changed. They are not absolute.

"G"

"Those who come to Christ are happy with their choices and those who don't, are just as content."

Malcolm,
You and I seem to line up on a number of things but, I don’t think I can line up with your contentment comment. Let me put this out there then hear what you have to say.

I’ve come to believe that God in His creation has placed a void in all our hearts, that can only be filled by Him.

The Bible says in Colossians 1:16 that we, were made "by God and for God." I believe there is something in our nature that cries out for God, longs for God, that needs God. It is physical. It is mental. It is all encompassing.

I think we all search in our own way, for meaning in life. Imo, its one of the things that separate from the animals, but , I digress. ;-)

I like to point to Hollywood as a prime example of people who are trying to fill this void in their hearts. One would think that most of the stars in Hollywood, who have fame and live the glamorous lifestyle, own the biggest houses, own several cars, have boats, the best clothes, etc. etc, would be the happiest people on the planet. But, from what I can seem they’re not. They’re some of the most miserable people. They go through marriages, like its nothing. This is probably why so many of them want to be involved with politics.For some reason they become experts on issues they now little about. They think being politically active gives them meaning in life. There have so much, yet there is a void in their life that their searching to fill.

Have you ever said to yourself, that if only I can get that job, or buy that car, I would be satisfied and content? .
Then you land the job or by the car, and a few months later, the same empty felling returns. You want a better car or a better Job.

Some people use alcohol or some other drugs to try and fill this void. I think George tries to find some meaning in his life to direct people away from God.

I believe God created this Void in all of us, knowing that He is the ONLY one who can fill it. All other attempts to fill the void, will eventually fail

God didn’t create this void in us to be filled by our jobs or sports or hobbies our a girlfriend or boyfriend, or a better car

This void imo, was created "by God and for God," and nothing else will fill it completely.

The only thing that will never fail to fill the void is Jesus Christ.

So when you compared the contentment to what Jesus offers to what the world offers as being equal, I felt inspired to write.:

What say you?

This post was last modified: Jul 24, 2008 01:44 PM by EdTwo.

Don't think that I'm trying to detract, or derail your conversation with Malcolm, but I would like to point out that Jesus failed to fill the void with both me and 8 Ball. So making the statement "the only thing that will never fail to fill the void is Jesus Christ," is incorrect. Also, I don't think there is a void that needs to be filled. Sure, everyone wants purpose in life, but only because we are capable of pondering such things and don't want to feel insignifigant.

"G"