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Waiting For Everyman

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17. Behold, I stand at the door, and knock:

Thu Mar 8, 2012, 03:52 AM

Mar 2012

if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me. (Revelation 3:20)

http://www.blueletterbible.org/Bible.cfm?b=Rev&c=3&t=KJV#20

Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened. (Matthew 7, v. 7 & 8)

http://www.blueletterbible.org/Bible.cfm?b=Mat&c=7&t=KJV#comm/7

Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you. This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you. (John 15:13, 14, 12)

http://www.blueletterbible.org/Bible.cfm?b=Jhn&c=15&t=KJV#comm/13

The only thing I can think of to recommend to you is to go to the Bible; if nowhere else comes to mind, perhaps the gospel of John? That, and of course prayer - direct thought communication, just like with any other person. I *do* believe that you will find what you're looking for - I always have.

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I want to believe in a God. [View all] Tripod Feb 2012 OP

You're already there. nt rrneck Feb 2012 #1

I don't know how I'm already there? Tripod Feb 2012 #2

My understanding has always been rrneck Feb 2012 #3

Well rrneck, Tripod Feb 2012 #4

You're more than welcome. rrneck Feb 2012 #5

Multiple situations. Tripod Feb 2012 #6

Are you sure you're not clinically depressed? Lydia Leftcoast Feb 2012 #7

No, I don't think I am. Tripod Feb 2012 #8

It sounds like life is getting you down. xmas74 Feb 2012 #10

Thx xmas74. Tripod Feb 2012 #11

You're welcome. xmas74 Feb 2012 #13

I'm doing ok today. Tripod Feb 2012 #16

A question for Tripod. Alter2Ego Oct 2012 #30

God believes in you. hrmjustin Feb 2012 #9

Your right! Tripod Feb 2012 #12

I've been wanting to get a tattoo that says "Matthew 28:20" ButterflyBlood Feb 2012 #14

A tattoo? Tripod Feb 2012 #15

Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: Waiting For Everyman Mar 2012 #17

I have tried being a thinker,,, Tripod Mar 2012 #18

Hugs to you, Tripod Waiting For Everyman Mar 2012 #19

Hugs back to you too! Tripod Mar 2012 #20

Don't wear it ,, say it. Tripod Mar 2012 #23

What comes to mind for me as I am reading this is the parable of the lost sheep RFKHumphreyObama Mar 2012 #21

I'm glad you wrote this, Thx! Tripod Mar 2012 #22

Why are you looking for a comfort zone "with God"? intaglio Apr 2012 #24

Thx for the insight. Tripod Apr 2012 #25

Comfort zone? RegieRocker Jul 2012 #26

I don't know what I can say to help you there. Xyzse Jul 2012 #27

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