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Prayers Request Thread!
by Heather225
Last post
 Friday
...See more We all face moments of struggle and uncertainty at some point in our life journey. It can help to know that there are people out there thinking about you and rooting for you. This thread is a dedicated space for prayer requests and support. Whether you're going through a personal crisis, facing health concerns, or other difficulties, you can ask for an empathetic ear, offer prayers, or just comforting words. If you'd like a specific kind of support, please do mention it with your share. You can say as much or as little as you like about your situation. (It can be as simple as "please pray for x", "please send me strength/blessings/vibes", "please keep me in your thoughts", "send beams" [https://www.7cups.com/forum/siteupdates/GlensNookCommunity_547/BEAMS_202686/] etc!) For those who are willing, please consider extending your support to fellow members. Your compassion and words of encouragement can provide solace and strength to someone in need. Let's come together as a community to lift each other up in times of hardship. Reminder Please be mindful when posting in the forums, particularly in discussions around religion. Ensure that all posts are respectful, kind and productive. Flag a post for review by forum moderators by clicking the flag option in the lower right hand corner of the post if you feel it is inappropriate, offensive or goes against our forum guidelines. Thank you for supporting 7 Cups. 
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Religion & Spirituality Automated Taglist!
by tommy
Last post
 October 3rd, 2024
...See more Welcome to the Religion & Spirituality Taglist This thread is an auto-updating list. The list is regularly updated by forum leaders and can be found below. Having issues? Reply below and someone will help you! Why should I join the taglist? ✔ Never miss out on sub-community check-ins, discussions or events ✔ Get tagged and notified by community leaders whenever a new relevant thread has been posted ✔ Become a more active member of the community. What do I need to do? ✅ To add yourself to this taglist, press the Post to Thread button below and write the exact words Please add me. ❌ To remove yourself from this taglist, press the Post to Thread button below and write the exact words Please remove me. ------------------------- Current taglist as of 12 Aug 2024 (updated by @tommy) @Adamw12 @adripika @amiablePeace77 @AnemechWahab @Armon23 @beck1 @Bella20 @blindCupcake8608 @cal1860 @Carolincares7 @Chevy81 @courageousRiver589 @cyanVase4070 @DragonView2 @easyDime4319 @egrima729 @enigmaticOcean8813 @FluffyBunny0022 @goodAcres5039 @GoodEar1972 @Helgafy @HisLivingWaters @IamAubrey23 @IntuitiveThoughts01 @Invisibility101 [https://www.7cups.com/@Invisibility101] @ivoryDog4942 @Jaeteuk @Jenna @loyalApricot1375 @lyricalAngel70 @magnificentNutella @Mahad2804 @MalindaBelle @MeaningfulSilence @Michele2 @Nistar @ovowoody @passionateSea1909 @persistentFriend274 @philosophical2741 @pineapplepeanut @PoliteOcean @politePeach9642 @rhodawoolf @RogueOne1983 @SammiSweetheart30 @smilingnivedita [https://www.7cups.com/@smilingnivedita] @Snowy00 @soulsings @stallion3 @StarrySkies1236 @StillSurvivingThriving @SunShineAlwaysGrateful @Swordpsalm @ThatChristLover @TheJenInBlack @Tinywhisper11 @tommy @trueconfidant123 @Tyedyedbutterfly65 @yaswecan7
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Forum Moderation Guidelines for Religion & Spirituality
by CheeryMango
Last post
 September 22nd, 2023
...See more Hello everyone! I would like to take a moment to introduce some additional forum moderation guidelines that we will be implementing to ensure that this community remains a respectful, constructive, and inclusive space for all members. Note: All forum moderation will be handled by the forum moderators or community leaders. 1. Respectful Dialogue: Encourage respectful and open dialogue that allows members to express their feelings and thoughts about religion without targeting specific religious groups. Ensure that discussions maintain a courteous and tolerant tone. 2. Avoid Forced Beliefs: Remove any posts that attempt to impose personal religious beliefs on others or pressure individuals to adopt a particular faith. Our community respects diverse perspectives and choices. 3. No Shaming or Discrimination: Prohibit any posts that involve shaming, discrimination, or derogatory language towards individuals, religious groups, or spiritual beliefs. Promote an inclusive and accepting environment. 4. Focus on Personal Experiences: Encourage members to share their personal experiences and insights related to spirituality and religion, emphasizing the impact on their lives rather than making sweeping judgments or condemnations. Moderate with Sensitivity: Exercise moderation with a sensitive and understanding approach. When removing posts, provide a clear explanation to the member and offer guidance on how they can rephrase or refocus their discussion in a more constructive manner. 5. Feedback and Appeals: Allow members to provide feedback on moderation decisions through the forum@7cups.com email or messaging the admin, @CheeryMango directly for those who believe their posts were unjustly removed. 6. Consistency: Maintain consistency in applying these guidelines to all posts and members, regardless of their religious or spiritual background. Ensure fairness in moderation. 7. Community Building: Lastly, focus on creating a positive and supportive atmosphere within the religious and spiritual community, where members can freely explore and discuss their beliefs and feelings without fear of judgment or disrespect. ------------------------- tagging the community taglist to be updated: @MeaningfulSilence @AffyAvo @Sunisshiningandsoareyou @tommy @theriverissinging @@Adamw12 @adripika @amiablePeace77 @Armon23 @beck1 @blindCupcake8608 @Carolincares7 @Chevy81 @courageousRiver589 @DivineLove04 @DragonView2 @easyDime4319 @egrima729 @goodAcres5039 @GoodEar1972 @Helgafy @HisLivingWaters @IamAubrey23 @ivoryDog4942 @Jaeteuk @Jenna @LoveMyMoonflowers @loyalApricot1375 @lyricalAngel70 @magnificentNutella @Mahad2804 @MalindaBelle @MeaningfulSilence @Michele2 @officialanonymous @ovowoody @passionateSea1909 @persistentFriend274 @philosophical2741 @pineapplepeanut @PoliteOcean @politePeach9642 @rhodawoolf @RogueOne1983 @SammiSweetheart30 @soulsings @stallion3 @SunShineAlwaysGrateful @Swordpsalm @ThatChristLover @TheJenInBlack @tommy @trueconfidant123 @Tulipsmile @Tyedyedbutterfly65 @yaswecan7
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I Will Sing Song by Don Moen
by stormieandpaws
Last post
 2 days ago
...See more this song means a lot to me as i been there not knowing what to pray not having the words even within great suffering i will sing  I Will Sing Song by Don Moen Lord, you seem so far away A million miles or more, it feels today And though I haven't lost my faith I must confess right now that it's hard for me to pray But I don't know what to say And I don't know where to start But as You give the grace With all that's in my heart I will sing (yes) I will praise Even in my darkest hour Through the sorrow and the pain I will sing I will praise Lift my hands to honor You Because Your word is true I will sing Lord, it's hard for me to see All the thoughts and plans you have for me (yes, it is) But I will put my trust in You Knowing that You died to set me free (oh, thank God) But I don't know what to say (what to say) And I don't know where to start (where to start) But as You give the grace With all that's in my heart I will sing I will praise Even in my darkest hour Through the sorrow and the pain I will sing (yes, I will) I will praise Lift my hands to honor You Because Your word is true (sing it again) I will sing (oh, we sing tonight) I will praise Even in my darkest hour Through the sorrow and the pain I will sing I will praise Lift my hands to honor You Because Your word is true I will sing, I will sing, I will sing Oh, we sing to You, Lord Oh, we sing to You, Lord, tonight (Hallelujah) we sing to You, Lord Oh, we lift our voices and say We worship you, Lord We sing to you, Lord, we sing, we sing, we sing We sing, we sing, we sing Oh, we worship You, Lord Oh, thank You, Lord I will sing Oh, yes, I will I will sing (Jesus, oh, Jesus)
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Goodness of God Song by Bethel Music and Jenn Johnson
by stormieandpaws
Last post
 December 21st
...See more this song has deep meaning to us. we claimed it as one of our life songs. as we accepted  Jesus Christ very young and He was why we got through the abuse too. He always faithful even when it seem like He not. we know many times He ran after us also many times He kelp us from worst abuse too. so we love this song as for us it very personal. it  like they wrote it about our relationship with God  Goodness of God I love You, Lord Oh Your mercy never fails me All my days, I've been held in Your hands From the moment that I wake up Until I lay my head Oh, I will sing of the goodness of God And all my life You have been faithful And all my life You have been so, so good With every breath that I am able Oh, I will sing of the goodness of God I love Your voice You have led me through the fire And in darkest night You are close like no other I've known You as a Father I've known You as a Friend And I have lived in the goodness of God, yeah And all my life You have been faithful, oh And all my life You have been so, so good With every breath that I am able Oh, I will sing of the goodness of God, yeah 'Cause Your goodness is running after, it's running after me Your goodness is running after, it's running after me With my life laid down, I'm surrendered now I give You everything 'Cause Your goodness is running after, it's running after me And all my life You have been faithful And all my life You have been so, so good With every breath that I am able Oh, I'm gonna sing of the goodness of God I'm gonna sing, I'm gonna sing (oh, God) 'Cause all my life You have been faithful And all my life You have been so, so good With every breath that I am able Oh, I'm gonna sing of the goodness of God Oh, I'm gonna sing of the goodness of God
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Christmas
by stormieandpaws
Last post
 December 10th
...See more want to share one of my writing with you all. we not share most them. but seeing it christmas time and this a Christmas one. we going to share it. we hope that ok. Meaning of Christmas It that time of year, Christmas is here. Now the truth of Christmas happened long ago with Jesus Christ birth. See it not just about that day long ago, it so much more. The birth of Jesus was the start, but not the full story. we as sinners were separated from Father God due to sin. He had to turn His back to us. we due to our sinful nature turned our backs on Him. The relationship was blocked,we could not work our way to heaven at all. but the birth of Jesus was the start to the hope for all of us. It was promise long before it happened. As the birth of Jesus is about His mission, He came to die to save them by faith that would accepted Him. He walked with us lived among us fully God and fully man. He did not sin at all lived a perfected life as a man. Then He layed His life down on cross that restored our way back to being able to have a Relationship with Father God. From the manger to the blood shed on the cross, a amazing thing happened. The manger lead to the cross. His blood shed on a cross. His death was not the end at all, as He three days rose from the tomb. defected death once for all. redeeming all who will believe on His name, repenting of their sins. look do you see the cross that restored us to Father God. Now due to the birth, death of Jesus Christ and His rising from the tomb. we have away to be restored to right standing with Father God. so remember the manger was just the beginning of His mission to redeem us and restore us to Father God. He is the only way to Father God. He restore us due to He fulfilled the law, that could not save us. will you walk a life of following Jesus Christ. Accepting the gift of grace given to as many as will believe on His name. Blood of Jesus is only thing that can buy us back from the evil one. He is the only one who can save us. so when you think of the manger, think of the cross too. as the manger was the beginning to the cross, His blood shed for us. perfected lamb of God, He lay down His life on the cross to save as many that will accepted Him. Only His perfected blood could every pay the price for our sins. Grace is what He offers to anyone who will believe in their heart on His name. He is only way, He is the only true way to a restore relationship to Father God. So as you think of Christmas are you accepting the greatest gift of all. That is the gift of grace by His birth,life living among us without sinning. His died on the cross, His blood shed for us. then His rising from death to life again. Perfected gift, only perfected gift ever given to mankind. Will you open this perfected gift , then use this perfected gift. As a gift given without being opened is of no use at all. Open this gift that was given to us at Christmas, long ago. As the manger lead to the cross, then to the open tomb. That when one accepted this perfected gift by grace given to us. One get the only true freedom from spiritual death. Believe and accepted this perfected gift,given to us as a tiny baby. The truth of Christmas time is within His mission here on earth. That was to died on the cross and rise from the tomb. The mission to make away for us to be in right standing with Father God. Our God living and active within each one who will believe on His name, repent of ones sins. So you can have life everlasting through Jesus Christ. Christmas time a time to remember all that Jesus Christ did for us. by stormie and paws
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The Word of God (The Holy Bible)
by nide12
Last post
 December 5th
...See more The word of God is God himself.  In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. (John 1:1)
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Are you 100% sure you are going to Heaven if you die today?
by hearttoheartnojudgement
Last post
 December 5th
...See more Ephesians 2:8-9, which says, 'For by grace (grace meaning undeserved favour 🙂 it means we don’t deserve it, but we get it) you have been saved through faith (believing), and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast.' It’s good news! 😃 ❤I am bringing my wonderful friend a gift. But the question how do you “reach out and take it” and “why do I need the gift”? Here is my answer: In an illustration I can put it like this: I am Emma, and I am standing in front of you with a gift. 💝 😃 I want to give it to you! 😃 will you say, “Okay, thank you, but I will first pay 1 million dollars for it and then I can take it?” I’ll be sad because I am giving you a gift out of love. 😔 Or say I say here is a gift and you say, “Okay, just wait give me a few years and I will do some good things for people then I will take the gift?” Or what if I say, please take the gift, just BELIEVE 😉 reach out your hands and take it, you are special to me. And you say “Sorry, wow, it is such an amazing gift, I will first get baptised and give my testimony and then I will take it, I also want to ask my pastor if he approves of me and the church to accept me, just wait” .. 😢 or what if yous ay I will go to the counselor and then tell him or her my sin and then I will take the gift of salvation. 😦 "For there is one God, and there is one mediator (middle Man) between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, who gave himself as a ransom for all, which is the testimony given at the proper time." 1 Timothy 1: 5-6 put anyone else between yourself and God to reach God whether it be mother Mary, an idol, a stone, a chair, or a counselor is idolatory. Ephesians 2:8-9, which says, 'For by grace (grace meaning undeserved favour 🙂 it means we don’t deserve it, but we get it) you have been saved through faith (believing), and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast.' It is so simple, and I tend to make it so complicated with all my fears. 😒 So here is just to put it into context: We have broken God’s laws. This is what makes us sinners. Right? Me as Emma has sinned, you have sinned everyone has sinned. Think about the most righteous person you know on the earth…YES s/he has sinned. 😁 😮 Romans 2:23, “For ALL have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;” And here comes something similar to the law of gravity. It is a law that God has made from the beginning that can’t be changed. Romans 6:23a, “For the wages (consequence, salary) of sin is death…” Remember in the garden Adam and Eve, God said: “If you eat of this fruit, you will surely die.” So, it is a law from the beginning: sin=death. That is why in the Old Testament the priests sacrificed animals and “scapegoats” for the sins of the people to satisfy the “equation” of sin=death. And in the New Testament, Jesus, the Lamb of God died for our sin. See? 😁 Carrying on from the last verse: Hebrews 9:27, “And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgement.” BUT there is GOOD NEWS: The Lord Jesus Christ paid for our sins. The Bible says: Romans 5:8, “But God commended (showed) his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died FOR us.” See? Satisfying the “equation” of sin=death. Romans 6:23b, “…but the GIFT of God is eternal life though Jesus Christ our Lord.” In Romans 10:13 there is a promise and if God makes a promise, it is NEVER broken: “For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord SHALL be saved.” What do you think? It’s good news right? 😁💚 And here is the “how to reach out and take the gift”: For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever BELIEVES in him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3: 16 Simply believe and take 🫴💝the gift.
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starting over and reconnecting with God
by gracefulBerry2499
Last post
 November 22nd, 2024
...See more Hello everyone, Earlier this year I had a lot of things going on which affected my relationship with God. I don't know how to come back to him and rebuild our relationship. Dec 2023, I got heartbroken, and I became Numb to love but I still tried to hold on to God's love. Then I got news from my parents that they needed me to defer my grad school admission because they could not afford it and at the same time my grandma developed lung cancer. After that, I lost my job and my grandma finally passed on. I started school and a new job in April so I've been super busy. I have not had time to go to church consistently and even when I have time I'm unmotivated or just generally stressed from school/ life. I'm also in the choir and have not been going for rehearsal or meetings. I feel so separated from the church and God and I'm not sure how to get back into in. I feel like everything happening this year just made me distance myself from God (maybe I was upset or just didn't know how to deal with grieve/ stress).  I know I love God but sometimes I feel that is not enough (or is it?). I still feel blessed but guilty that the relationship isn't what it was. I would hate to come off transactional because I genuinely believe in and love God. Even if it seemed I gave up on love, I met the most wonderful man in August, and it feels like he was Godsent.  Thank you for listening!
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Anxiety Support 🩷
by Psy99
Last post
 October 30th, 2024
...See more Philippians‬ ‭4‬:‭4‬-‭9‬ ‭CPDV‬‬ “Rejoice in the Lord always. Again, I say, rejoice. Let your modesty be known to all men. The Lord is near. Be anxious about nothing. But in all things, with prayer and supplication, with acts of thanksgiving, let your petitions be made known to God. And so shall the peace of God, which exceeds all understanding, guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. Concerning the rest, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is chaste, whatever is just, whatever is holy, whatever is worthy to be loved, whatever is of good repute, if there is any virtue, if there is any praiseworthy discipline: meditate on these. All the things that you have learned and accepted and heard and seen in me, do these. And so shall the God of peace be with you.” ‭
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God will fix it
by Blessedluv3
Last post
 October 14th, 2024
...See more Behold, I will do a new thing;  Isa 43:19  Just a reminder never doubt what God can do. He will fix:  •Your past •Your worst mistakes  •Your depression •Your marital issues  •Your diagnosis  •Your fear of the future  •Your financial issues  •Your addiction  •Your family issues •Your failures  God will do a new thing. >>> Don’t ever think He can’t do it. 🙏🏻
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Wondering....
by SpiritualSupporter91719
Last post
 October 13th, 2024
...See more >>Why we get attached to something which cant be with us 24/7...?   >>>Connection Between immortality &  mortality makes no sense! For example - Immortal soul with  mortal body...! >>>Why Connection Between Immortals, {[[for example : 1)Between two souls or (2) Between soul & God]]} are too rare to see? Do they exists or just Too hidden to see?  Coz its too Sacred? 
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Embracing New Beginnings
by ChaplainNoah
Last post
 October 10th, 2024
...See more Scripture: Isaiah 43:19 "See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland." Reflection: In our lives, we often encounter seasons of transition and change. These moments can feel like wandering through a vast wilderness or navigating through a dry wasteland. Yet, God's promise to us is one of renewal and transformation. Just as He declared in Isaiah, He is continually at work, creating new paths and refreshing our spirits even in the most barren places. When we face uncertainties or feel stuck in familiar ruts, it is essential to remember that God is doing something new. This might be a new opportunity, a fresh perspective, or an unexpected blessing. Embracing these changes requires faith and openness to the new ways God is guiding us. Prayer: Lord, thank You for Your promise of new beginnings and for the ways You are at work in our lives. Help us to trust in Your plan, even when we cannot see the full picture. Give us the courage to embrace the new things You are doing and to walk confidently on the paths You are creating. Amen. Call to Action: Take a moment to reflect on an area of your life where you feel stagnant or uncertain. How might God be inviting you to embrace a new beginning? What is one step you can take this week to open yourself up to the new opportunities He is providing?
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I need some clarity
by JustAnAutisticGoober
Last post
 September 20th, 2024
...See more Soooo… I’m a faithful Christian, but I’m in a dilemma. I think I might be gay. I’ve been praying, but I haven’t gotten anything. I need a bit of clarity here. If I decide that I am gay, am I gonna go to ***? 
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God
by genericbeing
Last post
 September 14th, 2024
...See more Remember to pray if you're feeling down, upset, or out. Prayer can help, God is out there looking out for us all. :)

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