Wanted to share and would love your input

[peacewithin]

Tonight I was watching "The Santa Claus" movie on TV. All my life I've had this thing about Bugs Bunny's hole. He always looked so cozy and protected down there with his armchair and lamp and all. Anytime I would get an insecure feeling I would pretend I was down in Bug's hole all safe from anything that could hurt me or make me feel bad. My parents were great and I always felt loved and safe but after I got married (to a mental abuser) I developed this thing with being down in that hole. Tonight watching the Santa movie I got that same feeling when he was all warm and cozy in his sleigh and going back to the North Pole away from the rest of the world. And then it dawned on me like a light went off. I can have that same feeling with God. Why have I never figured that out? I am old enough and have been a born again Christian for 36 years, so why haven't I already figured this out? Things are starting to worry me about the direction the country is going and I guess that's why I've gotten back on this. I would appreciate anyone's input on this. I"m sorry, sometimes I tend to rattle but I feel like I can get answers here.

[Moxie]

I agree, we often don't realize how much we can rely on God. I found that developing my "tool box" of things I can do when I feel anxious, alone, afraid etc is good. One of the things I do is imagine myself sitting in God's lap. His robe soft and fluffy as I get lost in it. And while this little exercise is peaceful it does not compare to using scripture to refute doubts. Often I will pick something from Psalm and read it out loud as if I were the one who is talking to God. Recently, a friend of mind suggested (knowing that I have been under attack by Satan) that I verbally express--outloud any and all blessings that I could think of and then finishing with a song of praise to God. I can't express the feeling I had of being released from whatever hold was there. Praying with a friend and reading scripture out loud can also be helpful.

[peacewithin]

Your are so right about everything you said. I have often pictured myself sitting right beside God and talking to him just like I would my earthly Father. Moxie, thank you for your sweet reply.
Beverly

[livingwaters]

Yep, being in HIS arms is the only place I ever want to be...and that is possible, cause HE says HE has us in the palm of HIS Mighty Hand...how glorious and safe is that!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:idea: HIS IS OUR ULTIMATE PROTECTOR!

Thank YOU, Lord for loving and choosing us first! :hug:

God bless:)

[turtledove]

Oh, yes, I know this feeling and appreciated the way in which it is described in these posts. And... even as the country is in turmoil...we do have our sanctuary in Christ and in the family of God. When I went out on my early morning walk I talked to Him and told Him how much I praise Him for what He is doing in my life and in the lives of others including all of us here on bibleforums. I thanked Him for my family and friends and my church family too! :pray::)

[Major]

Tonight I was watching "The Santa Claus" movie on TV. All my life I've had this thing about Bugs Bunny's hole. He always looked so cozy and protected down there with his armchair and lamp and all. Anytime I would get an insecure feeling I would pretend I was down in Bug's hole all safe from anything that could hurt me or make me feel bad. My parents were great and I always felt loved and safe but after I got married (to a mental abuser) I developed this thing with being down in that hole. Tonight watching the Santa movie I got that same feeling when he was all warm and cozy in his sleigh and going back to the North Pole away from the rest of the world. And then it dawned on me like a light went off. I can have that same feeling with God. Why have I never figured that out? I am old enough and have been a born again Christian for 36 years, so why haven't I already figured this out? Things are starting to worry me about the direction the country is going and I guess that's why I've gotten back on this. I would appreciate anyone's input on this. I"m sorry, sometimes I tend to rattle but I feel like I can get answers here.


God is all we have.I know it sounds like a cliche' but think about it. As the world falls apart all around us we need to rely on God more and more everyday. He is our rock, he is our refuge. Hey don't worry about not figuring something out just because you have been a believer for 36 years. I have one up on you, I have been a believer for 40 years and just recently figured out what the scripture that says. "You must become like little children to enter the kingdom of God" means, and what's even funnier it took a 12 year old girl dying of cancer to show me. The direction the country is going in has to be. We have sinned and left God out of everything and God is not pleased with the U.S.A. We are nowhere to be found in bible prophecy. I love my country and I am very political, but again recently I have found that this was hindering my faith. I can't change God's plan for the world. I have come to understand that "Men may pass laws that violate the law of God, but it does not change the law of God, and it does not alter the principal that says, what you sow you will reap" We are coming to a time in history where we are going to have to trust God 100% of the time, through good and bad. I find myself praying to God and saying "Come quickly Lord Jesus"