Face it Beckett437, you're not meant for this world!

Great attitude, Brother!

Once we realize that this world is merely a place for us to grow, learn, be tested and worship our beloved Lord, it will actually get easier as we go. And hopefully others can and will learn from our examples. And of course, we can also learn from others

1 John 4:19 King James Version (KJV)
19 We love him, because he first loved us.

What was the most recent truth you shared here, and have you experienced trouble?

I use this place for fun. Not much else

How you use this place is up to you. This is a missions field for me, as also a place for fun. I love commenting and participating in Meme Wars! If you look at my profile, you'll see that I get in it with people and have fun doing it :).

But I also make memes to share truths here. Not all the time, but when an idea hits, or something hits me, I respond. I share my spiritual beliefs and political beliefs as well.

It appears as though you have most --if not all-- your ducks in a row. That's awesome. Sincerely!

Can you please do me a favor, though? Just out of common courtesy, can you please remember to upvote my replies to you? It would be greatly appreciated!

Thank you in advance

I apologize... I haven't seen this. No wonder you were adamant in me returning the favor.

Great to meet another Brother!

Definitely! Life on earth is a test indeed; as life is full of sorrows and tribulations. Some believe that we can change the world for the better. In some ways yes, make it more bearable; but to accomplish heaven on earth I do not hold to that opinion.

In Matthew 24 it will only get worse from here; God created this world but Satan reigns in it (2 Corinthians 4:4) so the end will be calamitous but He will come in glory, and end Satan's reign

Until then, we're called to be the Light of this world, by glorifying God through our life of repentant obedience (Isaiah 43:7).

Not only that, we are called to share the Gospel. We were enemies of God, as we've sinned against Him (Ephesians 2:2-3). By right (Exodus 34:6-7), He should send us to Hell (Psalms 5:4), but He loved us and gave His only Son for our salvation, How can we not share the Gospel?!

I definitely believe I'm on a Mission in this world for the Lord. Just not sure at this point what it is

Study, and obey His word; trust Him, and it will come to you (Psalm 37 & 2 Timothy 2:3-4, 15, 16-17). Also to be involved in your local church (Romans 12).

Part of that is sharing the Gospel , and soon, you'll develop a passion for an issue, or a people-group; such as fighting to save the unborn, or to reach the people of the Russian Steppe. Or be in the apologetics ministry, defending the faith; join a prayer ministry, or simply be the one, who supports the ministry.

Very interesting.

i love to read the Scriptures

The way to find out starts with obedience: study the scriptures and obey it (2 Timothy 2:3-4, 15-17).

Right now, you are in training. The more you train, the more qualified you are, to serve in a capacity God predestined you to be (Ephesians 2:10).

In time, you will find an interest and a passion (Psalms 37:3-6, 23), whether it be for a social issue such as saving the unborn, or a teaching ministry or supporting ministry. You may be involved in several ministries, or just one. But it always begins with obedience.

i cannot say enough good to and about our beloved Lord and Savior. However, that will never stop me from trying!

i don't even capitalize the I when referring to myself in the same sentence as God and/or the Lord. Out of humble respect and reverence for Him!

Amen, you already have that zeal in you. :) And your humility is most admirable!

I am 51

i asked the Lord into my heart at the age of 13 back in 1981

It is so much of a blessing when one is saved when young!

Also, be involved in church, and share the gospel.

BTW: what is the Gospel to you?

It is the Good News written for our obedient and learning perusal

i have read the Holy Bible three times, and it's amazing how many times i learn something new when studying It

OK. Why is it called the "Good News"?

How could it NOT be?

It's basically informing us that --although our righteousness is as filthy rags-- all of our sins will be forgiven by the One known as Jesus the Christ if we only believe!

Definitely part of the Good News.

I needed to ask you that because through the years, I've met with people who've had differing viewpoints on what the Gospel is.

Some say it's the whole Bible. Others have said it's sthe NT. I've mostly met with those expressing the former, rather than the latter. And these people are often in cult groups and other "churches". These people have the false gospel because it teaches that salvation is by faith and works.

In evangelizing it is extremely important to know what the Gospel is. It is not the whole bible although it is good, and it is not the New Testament because while technically it is, it is far too broad, to get a difinitive answer.

The Good News in its simplest form or nutshell is in 1 Corinthians 15:1-4

The Good News, is the Life (a), Death (b), and Resurrection (c) of Christ.

a) What did He do, in His life, that paves way for our salvation?
b) What did He had to do, to accomplish it?
c) Why is the resurrection so significant?

Unfortunately, the Gospel today has been watered down. It's been reduced to 4 Spiritual Laws or 5 Things God wants you to Know. Worse still, the Roman Road.

What they've forgotten is WHY Jesus had to die. and it is more than just the fact that we've fallen short of God's glory. It has to do with God Himself

Why does He call us Sinners? Why is He so severe with SIn, and send sinners to Eternal Damnation? And why did He send His Son to die?

Because He., is... Good.

Although I am enjoying our chat, I asked you nicely to PLEASE upvote my memes. As yet, you have not

Please upvote my replies, as I have done for you.

If you wish to preach the Bible, then you should take into consideration the Part where we are admonished to do unto others as we would have others do unto us

Again, thank you in advance

With respect, Brother: I've Upvoted your meme because I liked it. Not because I wanted to get Upvotes in return.

Now I thank you for Upvoting every message I've sent you; but I'm not going to Upvote yours simply because you did with mine. That is cheating and as believers, we'r not supposed to do that.

So if you Upvoted mine, so that I will upvote yours, then go ahead and reverse you upvotes you've given me.

I realized that's what a lot of Meme creators do, as recently there's a brother that liked every comment of mine, and I felt compelled to do the same for him.

The need to amass points is almost irrresistable as I saw my own points rise. I've also made effort to post response memes in hopes to get more. I sincerely love their memes, and I do love getting into Meme Wars, but the third reason is not too far behind. Nevertheless, I'm attempting to earn... Upvotes rather than Begging for it.

Brother, I don't want to cause a rift between us, but I still hold to my position. Upvotes must be earned, and genuinely liked.

And for you to pressure me to Upvote your comments and have the gaul... to use scripture, ... which you're actually abusing,... in order to guilt trip me into it, is an act of sin.