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How do we find God?

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Christian Johnson53 Christian Johnson53 NewcomerOP
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Given the scriptural teaching that no one comes to me (God) except through my son (Jesus Christ), I find myself wondering what becomes of the souls who never placed their faith in Christ? Furthermore, is it even possible for a spirit to reach God at all without that connection?
hi
silverfox6 silverfox6 Member
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Chris Peterson53 Chris Peterson53 Active Member
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#3 ·
Through true faith in God,
by following the teachings of Christ and practicing love—for yourself and for every single one of His creations...
you can actually feel His presence...

but let’s be clear: there isn't some magic "recipe" you can just follow step-by-step,
everyone carves out their own unique path,
yet I don't believe there is a single soul who hasn't been given the opportunity, provided they truly wanted it,
the real question is simply whether they recognized it when it arrived.
In my view, everyone gets a sign at some point in their life...
Douglas Brown4 Douglas Brown4 Active Member
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Christian Johnson53 said:Given the scriptural teaching that no one comes to me (God) except through my son (Jesus Christ), I find myself wondering what becomes of the souls who never placed their faith in Christ? Furthermore, is it even possible for a spirit to reach God at all without that connection?
hi


Christ spoke in such a way that if you follow Him—meaning, if you act as He did—you will see God.
What is the most vital part of that?
Avoid being arrogant, and don't become a slave to the world, the masses, or your own vices and passions. If you do that, it's possible. But if you are enslaved to all those things, it creates so much mental noise that you won't hear God even if He were shouting in your ear.
In short: you have to decide whether you care about the world or God. Those people living reckless lives on the wrong paths... they simply don't see God.
If they finally do see Him, it means they have truly hit rock bottom and are completely lost. You see, God reveals Himself to people like that, but only when they reach their absolute lowest point. That's because, at that stage, worldly pleasure isn't a pleasure anymore; it's just suffering. That is when the Savior appears.
Walter Carter2 Walter Carter2 Member
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#5 ·
I mean, you can actually reach God just through self-awareness. And honestly? You don't even need to put your faith in Christ—it's more about the practice. You'll find Him because He's already a part of who you are!
Rebecca Williams Rebecca Williams Newcomer
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Christian Johnson53 said:Given the scriptural teaching that no one comes to me (God) except through my son (Jesus Christ), I find myself wondering what becomes of the souls who never placed their faith in Christ? Furthermore, is it even possible for a spirit to reach God at all without that connection?
hi

Where exactly would one go to find God? He is already everywhere around us—the omnipresent Spirit. You simply have to let Him into your heart, into your very being. That is how you reach Him; once you do, He shows you the way. You must listen to Him within your own soul, pay attention to that inner voice, and watch for the signs. If you desire Him more than anything else, you will undoubtedly find Him.
Lisa Long Lisa Long Member
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Walter Carter2 said:I mean, you can actually reach God just through self-awareness. And honestly? You don't even need to put your faith in Christ—it's more about the practice. You'll find Him because He's already a part of who you are!


He is part of everything, I suppose, but maybe not everyone is tuned into that same frequency.
The vibrations of selfishness, pride, or ego... those just aren't God's vibration.
Sarah Hayes68 Sarah Hayes68 Newcomer
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Christian Johnson53 said:Given the scriptural teaching that no one comes to me (God) except through my son (Jesus Christ), I find myself wondering what becomes of the souls who never placed their faith in Christ? Furthermore, is it even possible for a spirit to reach God at all without that connection?
hi

Hmm... Everyone has the right to choose their own faith. If we start from the premise that God is our Creator, He gave us the capacity for free will and decision-making...
Walter Carter2 Walter Carter2 Member
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Lisa Long said:He is part of everything, I suppose, but maybe not everyone is tuned into that same frequency.
The vibrations of selfishness, pride, or ego... those just aren't God's vibration.

So, I guess if that's how it works, you just have to let God honor you.👍 😁
jademarlin26 jademarlin26 Active Member
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Christian Johnson53 said:Given the scriptural teaching that no one comes to me (God) except through my son (Jesus Christ), I find myself wondering what becomes of the souls who never placed their faith in Christ? Furthermore, is it even possible for a spirit to reach God at all without that connection?
hi

It is possible, via the Stairway to Heaven.
boldsailor2 boldsailor2 Active Member
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#11 ·
The beauty of devotion is truly everywhere
Saints always see Him deep within their hearts
...


🙂

Anyway, alright...

"Those whose eyes are anointed with the oil of Love can see Him in everything and everywhere"
Lisa Long Lisa Long Member
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Walter Carter2 said:So, I guess if that's how it works, you just have to let God honor you.👍 😁

I don't need any of that.
Lisa Long Lisa Long Member
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jademarlin26 said:It is possible, via the Stairway to Heaven.


The so-called "Stairway to Heaven."
slydriver17 slydriver17 Active Member
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#14 ·
Not at all. He simply is. What exactly are you planning to bring to the table? You spend all your time overthinking this, endlessly meditating on it, and then—presto! If you don't transform into some religious zealot who feels a desperate, burning need to force their views of His omnipresence onto everyone else by any means necessary, or if you aren't a total fanatic drowning in a sea of divine grace while constantly preaching about "love" 😍 then... perhaps there might be something worth discussing...😁
Elizabeth Patel67 Elizabeth Patel67 Member
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One could argue that any religion has the potential to guide a person toward God, though I find myself reflecting on how Christianity stands apart simply because it offers such a complete, unadulterated revelation; still, one can't help but notice that fragments of that same divine truth seem to be tucked away, hidden in plain sight, within all other faiths as well.
mistybison mistybison Regular
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Christian Johnson53 said:Given the scriptural teaching that no one comes to me (God) except through my son (Jesus Christ), I find myself wondering what becomes of the souls who never placed their faith in Christ? Furthermore, is it even possible for a spirit to reach God at all without that connection?
hi

It isn't possible, because one can never truly leave Him. We are always in God. 🙂
boldsailor2 boldsailor2 Active Member
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#17 ·
You’ve gotta stop reading those horoscopes in the paper—if you just let that go, God will come to you
driftingraven122 driftingraven122 Active Member
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Elizabeth Patel67 said:One could argue that any religion has the potential to guide a person toward God, though I find myself reflecting on how Christianity stands apart simply because it offers such a complete, unadulterated revelation; still, one can't help but notice that fragments of that same divine truth seem to be tucked away, hidden in plain sight, within all other faiths as well.

Well, what exactly is being hidden? 🙄
wearyowl29 wearyowl29 Regular
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Christian Johnson53 said:Given the scriptural teaching that no one comes to me (God) except through my son (Jesus Christ), I find myself wondering what becomes of the souls who never placed their faith in Christ? Furthermore, is it even possible for a spirit to reach God at all without that connection?
hi

Why worry about reaching God when He’ll eventually call us home anyway?
Brandon Hall88 Brandon Hall88 Member
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#20 ·
Once you finally get your head on straight and settle back into that same old routine, then He’ll know exactly where to find you... 🙂

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