skirch Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 I was asked this recently and thought it would be an interesting question to pose here. So, what IS your current spiritual condition? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 I'm a pretty fallen human being. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie in CA Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 So, what IS your current spiritual condition? Well, I'm going to answer this as a sincere question...I actually think it's a nice question for promoting some constructive introspection. I guess I'd answer that I am spiritually strong, but feeling a little bit dry. Hmm... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 LMAO My thought was "I'm DOA." Wouldn't it be the height of arrogance to say one is perfectly happy with one's spiritual condition? No being God, I'm sure each and every one of us has room for improvement. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JenniferB Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 I need all the help I can get. Lord have mercy on me a sinner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommaduck Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 I would ask you what you meant by it first. The question is so broad or could be taken and answered multiple ways depending upon what is meant by it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 Wouldn't it be the height of arrogance to say one is perfectly happy with one's spiritual condition? No being God, I'm sure each and every one of us has room for improvement. LOL Very true. However, the last two years of my life shook me to my core. I feel like I now understand how it feels to be somewhat lost and how good it feels to find my way back. I don't feel arrogant....but I feel grateful for my spiritual beliefs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
********* Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 Perhaps I would have answered 'I have been saved, I am being saved, and I will be saved'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ria Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 Bad. Just bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Wife Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 Seeking to live up to the example that Christ set for us, failing miserably, and being exceedingly grateful for His infinite patience, mercy, and love. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simka2 Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 hopeful, peaceful, and optimistic for the first time in a few years. i realize it is a bit of a honeymoon phase but I will take it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lang Syne Boardie Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 Sean, I've spent some time on clouds, to ask God if he's livin' I should have spent more time on knees in thanks for what He's given ('Sean,' by the Proclaimers) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JVA Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 The short answer: I'm a sinner, saved by grace. The long answer: I'm a sinner, saved by grace who has her ups and downs, dry periods and times of great exaltation. Good thing Jesus is holding me up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kari C in SC Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 I would say that this varies for me on any given day at any given moment. Sometimes I believe with all of my heart that God definitely has a plan for each and every one of us. And I believe in heaven. Sometimes I believe that is just what people tell themselves to make the hurt feel better. It all depends on how angry I am that my son is gone and not here with me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissKNG Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 The short answer: I'm a sinner, saved by grace. The long answer: I'm a sinner, saved by grace who has her ups and downs, dry periods and times of great exaltation. Good thing Jesus is holding me up! Ditto. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alyeska Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 Several weeks ago I was coming to the end of a spiritual dry spell. I was feeling rather parched and kind of abandoned. (Hello? God? Can you hear me?) :) But more recently, God has been showing me some awesome things in His word. I feel happy, at peace with God, and will try to continue to work on growing in my knowledge and love of Him. Ahhh...God's word is like water to my soul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginevra Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 Tattered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alyeska Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 I would say that this varies for me on any given day at any given moment. Sometimes I believe with all of my heart that God definitely has a plan for each and every one of us. And I believe in heaven. Sometimes I believe that is just what people tell themselves to make the hurt feel better. It all depends on how angry I am that my son is gone and not here with me. :grouphug: Death is hard and I struggle with it too. I am so sorry. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuirkyKapers Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 Definetly a dry spell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laughing lioness Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 I'm a pretty fallen human being. :lol:This. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcconnellboys Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 I'd say that I'm a seeker, attempting to learn how to be better at the business of being a follower of Christ.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Girls' Mom Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 A sinner, growing in Christ to become more like Him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 :grouphug: I would say that this varies for me on any given day at any given moment. Sometimes I believe with all of my heart that God definitely has a plan for each and every one of us. And I believe in heaven. Sometimes I believe that is just what people tell themselves to make the hurt feel better. It all depends on how angry I am that my son is gone and not here with me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caitilin Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 Perhaps I would have answered 'I have been saved, I am being saved, and I will be saved'. Yes, this! :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CariS Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 Funny you should ask this question today, there must be something in the air. All summer I've been struggling to "be more spiritual" or even figure out what that means for me. Today I actually sat down and started that journey. ~Cari Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orthodox6 Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 Only God, I, and my confessor are privy to a truthful answer to the question. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidsHappen Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 I would have channeled Temperance Brennen and said, "I don't know what that means." :confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 I've no idea what that means. But then I don't have a 'spiritual' bone in my body. Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgiana Daniels Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 Shriveling on the vine. Some dry spells are longer than others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 Apart from being a fallen human being, a pretty sweet spot. I'm trying really hard to remember it so I can reflect back when I hit the next slump. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6packofun Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 Mine is downright gangrenous. I'm not even sure what it means, but I'd love to see the reaction. :confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyhomemaker25 Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 I'm hanging on by a thread. I can't open my Bible right now, but I'm praying and remembering scriptures I have hid in my heart. I know I'm walking through the valley and I know I'm not alone. I have trust that God is with me and in complete control, but... let's just say I'm having to say that out loud to myself a whole lot lately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWOB Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 Cynically hopeful. I can't shake my belief in God and Jesus. I read history from various viewpoints. It seems as though history is filled with various groups who fight with the belief that Gods or gods are on their side. Sometimes Jesus wins, sometimes "pagan" gods wins. Personally, I cannot look at history an see my Jesus God in there. Still, I just love me some Jesus. I love the idea of a just, merciful God. I love the idea of a God who acknowledges the fact than mankind fails, but still wants to accept them into His awesome presence. I love the fact that it has all been done for me, because nothing that I can do will ever make me worthy of being in His presence. I fail daily, hourly, all the time. I am a craptastic, at best, Christian. I totally suck at the Jesus thing. But He still loves and accepts me. That rocks. The biggest stumbling block for me is, honestly, other Christians. I hate judgement, mostly because I acknowledge how craptastic I am. I accept all people because He accepts all people. The "Gays" don't bother me one bit. Other people's business is NOT my business. I'm too wrapped up in trying to fix my multitude of flaws. I think Jesus-love, and to me that love means to serve. Serve those less fortunate. Serve those looked down upon by others. I think everyone would be a Christian if all Christians would remember that Jesus hung out with hookers and thieves. My Jesus is a long-haired, liberal hippie. He epitomized love and service. Sure, He had rules, but he said the greatest commandment was love. It's late and I am suffering from insomnia and allergy fogginess, but that is my spiritual state at this late hour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 Unless I am being asked to be a teacher in the church, in which case my spiritual maturity and my spiritual stability is important to those asking, it is no one's business other than God's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funschooler5 Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 Sean, I've spent some time on clouds, to ask God if he's livin' I should have spent more time on knees in thanks for what He's given ('Sean,' by the Proclaimers) One of my all time favorite songs! I'm not spiritual at all, but every time I hear that line, it gives me chills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onceuponatime Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 Searching for universal truths and enlightenment, alone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milovany Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 I'm hanging on by a thread. I can't open my Bible right now, but I'm praying and remembering scriptures I have hid in my heart. I know I'm walking through the valley and I know I'm not alone. I have trust that God is with me and in complete control, but... let's just say I'm having to say that out loud to myself a whole lot lately. I remember times when it was hard to open my Bible. I wonder if written prayers might be of comfort to you? Here are some morning prayers, for example, from Christian antiquity (if they'd be useful to you). :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LidiyaDawn Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 What is your current spiritual condition? I don't know… I'm not sure what I believe about it all these days. Christianity just doesn't make sense to me anymore (I don't think it ever did.. I WANTED it to, but it never really did..) but I'm not sure what does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milovany Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 I don't know… I'm not sure what I believe about it all these days. Christianity just doesn't make sense to me anymore (I don't think it ever did.. I WANTED it to, but it never really did..) but I'm not sure what does. Oh! If you want a Christianity that doesn't make sense, come visit us in the Orthodox church. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kari C in SC Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 Cynically hopeful. I can't shake my belief in God and Jesus. I read history from various viewpoints. It seems as though history is filled with various groups who fight with the belief that Gods or gods are on their side. Sometimes Jesus wins, sometimes "pagan" gods wins. Personally, I cannot look at history an see my Jesus God in there. Still, I just love me some Jesus. I love the idea of a just, merciful God. I love the idea of a God who acknowledges the fact than mankind fails, but still wants to accept them into His awesome presence. I love the fact that it has all been done for me, because nothing that I can do will ever make me worthy of being in His presence. I fail daily, hourly, all the time. I am a craptastic, at best, Christian. I totally suck at the Jesus thing. But He still loves and accepts me. That rocks. The biggest stumbling block for me is, honestly, other Christians. I hate judgement, mostly because I acknowledge how craptastic I am. I accept all people because He accepts all people. The "Gays" don't bother me one bit. Other people's business is NOT my business. I'm too wrapped up in trying to fix my multitude of flaws. I think Jesus-love, and to me that love means to serve. Serve those less fortunate. Serve those looked down upon by others. I think everyone would be a Christian if all Christians would remember that Jesus hung out with hookers and thieves. My Jesus is a long-haired, liberal hippie. He epitomized love and service. Sure, He had rules, but he said the greatest commandment was love. It's late and I am suffering from insomnia and allergy fogginess, but that is my spiritual state at this late hour. If I had "Like" button - I would Like this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LidiyaDawn Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 I don't know… I'm not sure what I believe about it all these days. Christianity just doesn't make sense to me anymore (I don't think it ever did.. I WANTED it to, but it never really did..) but I'm not sure what does. Oh! If you want a Christianity that doesn't make sense, come visit us in the Orthodox church. :D You know, I wanted to do that a while back (and likely still would, even just for the experience).. but unfortunately, there isn't one anywhere even close to us so I never got the chance. (I'd have to drive for about five hours :p ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 Cynically hopeful. Still, I just love me some Jesus. I love the idea of a just, merciful God. I love the idea of a God who acknowledges the fact than mankind fails, but still wants to accept them into His awesome presence. I love the fact that it has all been done for me, because nothing that I can do will ever make me worthy of being in His presence. I fail daily, hourly, all the time. I am a craptastic, at best, Christian. I totally suck at the Jesus thing. But He still loves and accepts me. That rocks. The biggest stumbling block for me is, honestly, other Christians. I hate judgement, mostly because I acknowledge how craptastic I am. I accept all people because He accepts all people. The "Gays" don't bother me one bit. Other people's business is NOT my business. I'm too wrapped up in trying to fix my multitude of flaws. I think Jesus-love, and to me that love means to serve. Serve those less fortunate. Serve those looked down upon by others. I think everyone would be a Christian if all Christians would remember that Jesus hung out with hookers and thieves. My Jesus is a long-haired, liberal hippie. He epitomized love and service. Sure, He had rules, but he said the greatest commandment was love. This captures much of how I feel and what I believe. This song (which is secular) also captures it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HistoryMom Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 Cynically hopeful. I can't shake my belief in God and Jesus. I read history from various viewpoints. It seems as though history is filled with various groups who fight with the belief that Gods or gods are on their side. Sometimes Jesus wins, sometimes "pagan" gods wins. Personally, I cannot look at history an see my Jesus God in there. Still, I just love me some Jesus. I love the idea of a just, merciful God. I love the idea of a God who acknowledges the fact than mankind fails, but still wants to accept them into His awesome presence. I love the fact that it has all been done for me, because nothing that I can do will ever make me worthy of being in His presence. I fail daily, hourly, all the time. I am a craptastic, at best, Christian. I totally suck at the Jesus thing. But He still loves and accepts me. That rocks. The biggest stumbling block for me is, honestly, other Christians. I hate judgement, mostly because I acknowledge how craptastic I am. I accept all people because He accepts all people. The "Gays" don't bother me one bit. Other people's business is NOT my business. I'm too wrapped up in trying to fix my multitude of flaws. I think Jesus-love, and to me that love means to serve. Serve those less fortunate. Serve those looked down upon by others. I think everyone would be a Christian if all Christians would remember that Jesus hung out with hookers and thieves. My Jesus is a long-haired, liberal hippie. He epitomized love and service. Sure, He had rules, but he said the greatest commandment was love. It's late and I am suffering from insomnia and allergy fogginess, but that is my spiritual state at this late hour. Reading this just made me smile, and it's the closest I've ever been to even wanting to get me some Jesus. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obsidian Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 Cynically hopeful. I can't shake my belief in God and Jesus. I read history from various viewpoints. It seems as though history is filled with various groups who fight with the belief that Gods or gods are on their side. Sometimes Jesus wins, sometimes "pagan" gods wins. Personally, I cannot look at history an see my Jesus God in there. Still, I just love me some Jesus. I love the idea of a just, merciful God. I love the idea of a God who acknowledges the fact than mankind fails, but still wants to accept them into His awesome presence. I love the fact that it has all been done for me, because nothing that I can do will ever make me worthy of being in His presence. I fail daily, hourly, all the time. I am a craptastic, at best, Christian. I totally suck at the Jesus thing. But He still loves and accepts me. That rocks. The biggest stumbling block for me is, honestly, other Christians. I hate judgement, mostly because I acknowledge how craptastic I am. I accept all people because He accepts all people. The "Gays" don't bother me one bit. Other people's business is NOT my business. I'm too wrapped up in trying to fix my multitude of flaws. I think Jesus-love, and to me that love means to serve. Serve those less fortunate. Serve those looked down upon by others. I think everyone would be a Christian if all Christians would remember that Jesus hung out with hookers and thieves. My Jesus is a long-haired, liberal hippie. He epitomized love and service. Sure, He had rules, but he said the greatest commandment was love. Yes, this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In The Great White North Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 it is no one's business other than God's. :iagree: I can't believe someone actually asked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SailorMom Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 I decided to just type the first few words that popped in to my head... Fulfilled, expansive, at peace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglei Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 Tattered. This. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakia Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 I would say, "That is one strange question." My honest answer is that I'm leaning on Jesus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 :iagree: I can't believe someone actually asked. I know, I was kinda shocked at first. But with certain things I'm kinda open, so I answered in a way. Put me on the list of thinking it's a very private question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer3141 Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 I would have died laughing if someone asked me that. :iagree: And I would probably run 100 MPH away from anyone who asked me. I don't want to have to listen to the "good news" that always follows this question. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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