Posted on 11/28/2011 9:49:50 PM PST by GR_Jr.
I know I am fairly new here to FR, and I feel weird posting this. But FR has become a sort of therapy for me in this time of craziness, so I am hoping you wil all pray for me.
I fear for my soul because I am so filled with hate for the President of United States (and all those who aid, abet and coddle him). I know hate is a terrible sin. It doesn't matter how bad a person is, it's not up to us to judge them. That's God's job. Jesus told us to pray for our enemies, not hate them. But the only way I can bring Obama and his cohorts into my prayers to ask for God's wrath on them. I fear God will punish me severely for this hatred inside of me and for asking for his vengence upon the objects of my hate.
I don't want to be like this. I want to do what is right. I want to be a man of God. But I strongly believe Obama, the Democrats and a good number of Republicans are doing this damage to our country intentionally. But still I should leave their judgment to God and forgive them. But I just can't get passed it.
My mother is having difficult times right now (some Social Security and Medicare issues and the corporation who purchased her her mobile home park a few years has jacked the rent so high she has to leave). My mother means the world to me. It pains me to see her go through this. I just wonder if God has a hand in this to punish me not just for the hate, but all my sins. Is He making me suffer by watching my mom struggle because I hurt Him every day with my sins? Have I worn myself out with God?
I know Jesus said if we accept Him as our Lord and Savior and if we confess our sins to God and ask for forgiveness, it will be granted. But will God forgive us when we keep committing the same sins over and over again?
I just ask for your prayers to be a better person and the things get better for my mom. I ask you pray for my soul as I fear I have tarnished it with hatred.
I know this was weird, but know others are praying for me makes me feel a little better.
Thank you for listening.
You can hate what he’s doing and what he stands for without hating him as a person. Give it a try, you’ll feel better!
Prayer sent.
Don’t let them get to you to that degree. They are counting on many of us reaching that point and then not thinking.
We need to be calm, cool, collected. You know who they are and what they are doing. That means you are way ahead of them.
Keep your cool. Channel your anger into something productive.
And remember that this is the “world.” And the world is not paradise. Jesus told us the world is going to be full of violence and horrors.
Do what you can to make the world a better place and take care of yourself and your family. But be in the world, not of the world.
If that doesn’t work, take a retreat from political issues for a while. Let the rest of us carry the burden until you have the situation balanced out.
I don’t really hate him. I’m just not partial to him.
I don’t wish Obamy or his family any bad thing, but I want them gone next election.
Prayers for you , GR. and for your Mom. I sincerely do not believe that God is punishing her for your sins. And as for the hate, you are correct to question it. We are called to love our enemies, but that is not incompatible with working as hard as we can to defeat them. Stay close to the Lord, brother, and he will draw close to you.
Love your Mom, do what you can to support her.
God loves you. He wants none to parish.
My guess that its not that you hate BHO, but you hate what he is doing. It is OK to hate sin.
I will pray for your strength beyond human understand.
Sorry, but I hate the evil bastard. He is our enemy and is bent on destroying us and our country.
Don’t let that fool “Occupy Your Mind”. And remember not to take yourself too seriously.
I’d be happy to talk to you about the splinter in your eye but I have this plank here in my eye. :)
We are all sinners. You, me, Obama, the person who made the previous comment, the person who will make the next comment, etc. etc. God has a lot more practice forgiving than we do.
Mat 18:21
Then Peter came to him and asked, “Lord, how often should I forgive someone who sins against me? Seven times?”
22“No, not seven times,” Jesus replied, “but seventy times seven!
Ask the Savior for help. Know that we pray for you. You must not fear the future. God has warned us, and promised us that as we keep His commandments, have charity (love) for all our fellow beings, He will make us strong. He will protect and guide us.
Hate is a tool of the devil. When you recognize that hate being evident to yourself, make sure you get on your knees and ask for help from the Source of all Comfort, Our Lord and Savior.
We pray for you.
Not in a million years. He loves you. To prove that, He sent His son to die on the cross for your sins.
It’s okay to “hate” evil.
Psalm 97:10
Let those who love the LORD hate evil, for he guards the lives of his faithful ones and delivers them from the hand of the wicked.
Hatred against individuals is a destructive thing. You should hate not Obama/Biden/Pelosi/Reid but the atheistic socialism that they stand for.
Also, we should all study American democracy and Western civilization to know what to be in favor of and not just what to be against.
No, God is not punishing your mother. Homes, mobile or otherwise, are just things and we should not be too attached to any material things. Help your mother find a new place to live. It may bring you closer together. Maybe a senior apartment complex if she is older and lower income?
P.S. Vanity threads such as this one do not belong in News/Activism. Next time, post it to General/Chat or Bloggers/Personal.
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Sure!
God doesn’t want any of us truly hating (wishing evil and damnation) on anyone. When we do that we are the opposite of God who is—Love. I think while you need to ask God’s forgiveness, I also recommend that you avoid the occasions of sin. So, if hearing or reading about Obama causes you sin avoid those things. So FreeRepublic may not be the best place for you right now. :) Just try to avoid Obama news for awhile. Here’s another thing I was once told. Pray for the person who is causing you the anger. Every time you are angry with them, pray for their soul. It does help.
God bless you!! God loves you!!
Thank you for all for your support and prayers. You all have made me feel better already. I know I will be a better person in end because of your support and prayers.
It was a cultural reference :-)
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