[altonwoodsdrphil]

After we explored the idea of "who is God" I felt compelled to also ask,"who are we" (in relation to God) because I think its just as important if not even more-so to know this.

[altonwoodsdrphil]

I hope this comes thru...I'm trying to post something I found

Thanks for adding this Alton.

For me, I think if God is, then I am a piece of him. If God is love, my essence is love. If God is peace, my essence is peace. I am not what life has taught me I am or who ppl even think i am often. I'm not even my emotion. I'm this spiritual core of all good things and all creative things. Thats what I hold on to (or at least try to). Thanks for the thread, Alton.

[KathyM]

I'm a person who has walked on Mother Earth with God for close to 50 years now, and I've come full circle - ended up where I started, and saw a lot of thing in between. I'm just sitting here at the station waiting for the train to arrive. I'm not really sure why He's making me wait so long though. Hope he's not having engine problems.

[altonwoodsdrphil]

KathyM, As you sit here waiting for the train, why not share with us whats occured to you that you feel is remarkable? I feel theres time,and well..I just had to ask...(there is a reason the train's running late)

[coralproper]

I am me ( Eddie ) a simple unperfected servant of Life ( God ) ..... to me God is life, and I am a servant to its entity

nothing more, nothing less ..... until I am a servant of death

[coralproper]

maybe, I should have said life after death

[KathyM]

Thank you Alton. That's what I've been doing.

LOL Coralpepper. I'm glad you clarified your statement. You'd probably get a lot of weird looks if you went around telling people that.

[1oxbowgirl]

I am no one special. I am a follower, a believer, a friend. I look only to God for guidence and wisdom, peace and understanding, faith and hope. I started this journey when I was but a child, and now at age 54, I have peace and contentment in knowing I did not choose the wrong path.

[SeptemberMorn]

Without being egotistical about it, the first thing that came into my mind when I read your subject line was "I'm a child of the King." It goes along with your attachement, doesn't it?

But I'm not a spoiled child of the King. I have a responsibility to live up to the King's expectations and to portray The King for Who He really is.

[KathyM]

Septembermorn

So you're just an average, everyday Princess? Me too!

[SeptemberMorn]

Yup! Just your average, everyday Princess!

[Abby]

What a fantastic question altonwood! I cannot believe i have never truly thought about this question as it may be central to who we believe God to be.
I guess in a way this is one of my searching questions - what is the truth? I feel a lot of people pick and mix (please do not think this is aimed at anyone on here ) but i guess being a black and white thinker i want a definitive answer. But maybe my 'answer' will change as i change? This is one thing that scares me, prehaps what i think now to be the 'truth' is actually only due to it matching what i need at the moment, nothing more. I am unstable - does that make God unstable??

ps - a courtsey to both the princesses

[coralproper]

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LOL Coral Pepper........ not sure the Reef Building "SPS" corals(small polyp stonys ) would like to be pepper'd

Coral "Proper" > the proper stands for the action of propagation...I am a Coral Proper .... meaning I like to propagate live coral, in propagation systems, for aquarium hobbiests

[SeptemberMorn]

"I am unstable - does that make God unstable??"

That's the beauty of God. He's the same yesterday, today and forever.

No curtsies necessary. hehe

[Jully]

I am my Father's daughter...

I nearly cried reading just reading your question. Much of what is happening in my life right now is a spiritual battle. The enemy is often the first to answer when I wonder, "Who am I?" and he speaks powerfully with words like "worthless, pathetic, shameful..."

But my God has the final answer, and it is, "Beloved daughter."

[altonwoodsdrphil]

Dear Jully, there surely is no condemnation in Christ! the best part of knowing who God is and knowing who we are in Christ is the ability to call him our Father! hold onto his hand and walk in the spirit! your battle is His concern, let Him have it. God bless

[altonwoodsdrphil]

Dear Abby, (lol,sorry) Whats the truth? we're people in need of a savior, 100% un-able to save ourselves and completely dependant on Him facing eternity with two options. I don't mean to seem abrupt but tomorrow is'nt promised to anyone. that's pretty black n white is'nt it? God is our rock, he does'nt change! being unstable causes people to have anxiety and worry...accepting Christ as our savior and trusting in the Lord brings peace and joy...thats in good times or bad, because it's REAL! theres so much more I'd love to tell you or anyone who I could get to slow down long enough to listen...God Bless

[nothemama8]

who I am is a very lucky person who has a forgiving Father, he allowed me to make many mistakes in my growth years , watching over me through times of near death, doing stupidity stunts such as, ( hitch hiking and hopping freight trains back and forth across the states, living with a violent alcoholic, allowing me to meet my hubby of 33 years, allowing me to meet wonderful ppl here at PC

[Abby]

Dear altonwood

You are right tomorrow is not promised to anyone, i guess i just cannot imagine not having a tomorrow right now! I think that is similar to saying that the whole world revolves around me!

How do you know that is the truth - it's just that i've been reading 'the God Delusion' recently (which i recommend to everyone btw because i think it is important to be open and be able to make an informed choice), and i have been learning so much about Christianity and Islam (mainly because they are the 2 leading religions atm)...but without knowing everything how can i know the truth? Again it comes back to being completely informed. How can i say something is true if i don't know everything? So i go on gut feelings for now until i can learn more. Plus maybe my understanding atm is based only on my interpretation of something rather than the truth - kinda like the person who wrote a post about not always understanding bible parables.

I am always willing to learn more about your beliefs so feel free to pm me anytime. I admire anyone that has such faith. There is so much to learn, so little time, and too many people to meet!!

Peace Altonwood.

[findebsoon]

Dear Altonwood,

I am a Christian man. I am a seeker. Because I've a
faith that's been shipwrecked. I've been in the no-fly
zone for much to long to be called faithful or trusting.
So I remain the same. And also, why is the train so behind
in its arriving. I do also wait for the King of kings,
And Lord of lords. Back in the late eighties the hot topic
was that these "heifers" or young cows "without spot or
blemish" had been airlifted to the Jewish world from North
America so that "sacrifices" could start again in the soon
to be built "Temple". I have heard this would herald in a
projected time in the last days.

DB

[altonwoodsdrphil]

Thanks for your comment DB, we've all stumbled and fallen...gone from a walk to a crawl, maybe Jesus is waiting for YOU to get back up friend before he returns for His church! God Bless

[mandazzle]

We are all God's children. If God had a wallet, he would have a picture of you in it.