Religion and rituality

[Godscreated]

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When I pray I do not expect God to answer immediately, most of prayer is answered through scripture, for me this is the best way to confirm God's answers, what better than through His word. I have on occasion heard God, in my head so to speak, answer very specific prayer. No long sentences just a word or two that is always supported through scripture. I've always wondered why people don't understand God's word, but the longer i'm here the more I see that people think the Bible is nothing but stories and rules. The Bible is so much more, it is truly the way we come to know God and confirm His actions in and for our lives.

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^this

You are basically finding sentences in the Bible that can ease your pain.
But then, what is the difference between doing this and, say, listening to a song that is particularly meaningful to you? I mean, anyone can listen to "Yesterday" and find it soothing for pain, but that does not mean that McCartney and Lennon are gods.

Oh yeah I was forgetting: you've been taught to believe what the bible says, thus you fear god and his punishment after your death. That must be why the bible has such a meaning to you, your own life after death depends from your adherence to it!

Wouldn't it be so much simpler just to think by yourself and decide what to do independently as a human deserves?

I listen to Christian music to sooth and inspire, I read scripture to learn more about my God and the plan He has for my life, this is important to me. Because you see life differently does not mean I wrong in the way I live my life and frankly I do not concern myself with what others think about how I live my life. I'm saved by belief and grace not a ritual life living by the law. It's not me who has to worry about life after death, it is those who reject Christ that need to worry.

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I do not know anyone who does not have access to a Bible.