Kendrick Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 If you have had things to happen in your life, over and over again, (lets say, not so good things). The same kinds of things, do you think its because God is trying to tell you something and you just are not listening, and that's why the same things keep happening? Thoughts? Link to post Share on other sites
quankanne Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 I wouldn't necessarily peg it on God every time something happens again, but put it down to "operator failure" ... i.e., you're not learning whatever lesson that's meant to come from that particular event. Link to post Share on other sites
Author Kendrick Posted October 25, 2010 Author Share Posted October 25, 2010 I wouldn't necessarily peg it on God every time something happens again, but put it down to "operator failure" ... i.e., you're not learning whatever lesson that's meant to come from that particular event. Thanks for your reply. I guess I feel like thats what it boils down too for me...I'm not listening to whats being said, therefore that's why the same kinds of bad things keep happening....I was just wondering if others felt that way too... Link to post Share on other sites
Rashad Posted October 30, 2010 Share Posted October 30, 2010 you need to change your ways.. that's all. Quran 13:11 ...Allah will not change the condition of a people until they change what is in themselves... Link to post Share on other sites
knaveman Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 If you have had things to happen in your life, over and over again, (lets say, not so good things). The same kinds of things, do you think its because God is trying to tell you something and you just are not listening, and that's why the same things keep happening? Thoughts? I would think: Why do I keep focusing on all the negative things that happen in my life? Why am I defining my life by negativity and why am I attributing it to some other being? Also, if negative things keep happening, why do I let them and what do I do to bring them on. How can I change the pattern of my life. That's just me. Everyone sees things differently. Link to post Share on other sites
always_searching Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 If you have had things to happen in your life, over and over again, (lets say, not so good things). The same kinds of things, do you think its because God is trying to tell you something and you just are not listening, and that's why the same things keep happening? Thoughts? Well, as someone who has had some pretty interesting crap thrown her way, I'll tell you my perspective: God certainly allows bad things to happen, and I wouldn't be surprised if the reason is for our own benefit--we do a tremendous amount of growing in those more difficult times, which leads me to my answer. We make the decisions that alter our life for the better or worse. If we notice the same bad things keep happening, it's usually a result of not learning our lesson the first time, and making the same bad choices that that lead to the same bad outcomes. I'll give a personal example: I am feeling down and depressed lately. Of course, I'm initially inclined to wonder why God is allowing me to be depressed--why I don't have a job, or a boyfriend, for example. However, the truth of the matter is, I expect these things to fall into my lap with minimal effort on my part. I also don't go out--I have a car, I'm over 18, I can go out and meet potential partners, but I don't. These are superficial examples, but the truth of the matter is, bad things happen for two reasons: (1) because we make bad decisions and/or (2) random bad luck. If the same bad things keep happening, I think it's pretty safe to assume that it's due to the former i.e. because we keep making the same bad decisions. It would be nice if God would intervene a little more--be a little more generous with his miracles. Free will is overrated anyway. Link to post Share on other sites
Trinity2 Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 If you have had things to happen in your life, over and over again, (lets say, not so good things). The same kinds of things, do you think its because God is trying to tell you something and you just are not listening, and that's why the same things keep happening? Thoughts? Read the story of Job. It's not always because there is something that you did wrong. It could be that you are doing things right. it's man that places blame when things go wrong:) Link to post Share on other sites
Trinity2 Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 Well, as someone who has had some pretty interesting crap thrown her way, I'll tell you my perspective: God certainly allows bad things to happen, and I wouldn't be surprised if the reason is for our own benefit--we do a tremendous amount of growing in those more difficult times, which leads me to my answer. We make the decisions that alter our life for the better or worse. If we notice the same bad things keep happening, it's usually a result of not learning our lesson the first time, and making the same bad choices that that lead to the same bad outcomes. I'll give a personal example: I am feeling down and depressed lately. Of course, I'm initially inclined to wonder why God is allowing me to be depressed--why I don't have a job, or a boyfriend, for example. However, the truth of the matter is, I expect these things to fall into my lap with minimal effort on my part. I also don't go out--I have a car, I'm over 18, I can go out and meet potential partners, but I don't. These are superficial examples, but the truth of the matter is, bad things happen for two reasons: (1) because we make bad decisions and/or (2) random bad luck. If the same bad things keep happening, I think it's pretty safe to assume that it's due to the former i.e. because we keep making the same bad decisions. It would be nice if God would intervene a little more--be a little more generous with his miracles. Free will is overrated anyway. Things will turn around for you, I know it! Link to post Share on other sites
always_searching Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 Things will turn around for you, I know it! Thank you, Trinity2! I'm doing my best to trust. It would just be a lot easier to trust if I had a lucrative career, money, and maybe a husband. Link to post Share on other sites
Truthseeker-John Posted November 27, 2010 Share Posted November 27, 2010 (edited) ... It would just be a lot easier to trust if I had a lucrative career, money, and maybe a husband. Can't promise you monetary riches always_searching, but if you really need a good husband you might want to try the following experiment: Go out in the early hours of the morning well away from 'civilization' (so you don't wake people up) and keep shouting as loud as you can, "I need a husband who really loves me!" I know it sounds crazy but you have nothing to loose so try it. Edited November 27, 2010 by Truthseeker-John Link to post Share on other sites
creighton0123 Posted December 6, 2010 Share Posted December 6, 2010 Despite what you believe in or what faith you follow, we all know that both bad and good things happen to us in our lives, whether within our outside of our ability to control. The good rocks. It just does. The bad sucks. It can really hurt. However, I would recommend that you not rejoice the good and despise the bad. Instead, rejoice both the good and the bad because they are a testimony for the human capacity to feel. If someone leaves you or dies, you mourn and cry. Are those bad emotions that you should regret and forget? Certainly not, because without those you wouldn't have a true and complete appreciation of elation and joy. Is "God punishing you?" Most certainly not. If the same things happen over and over and over again, it seems like it would more be a sign that you need to change the path you're walking down and try something new. You're running down a path and hit your head against a branch - epic fail. The next time you run down that path, chances are you should duck. Link to post Share on other sites
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