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Old 11-06-2004, 03:38 PM   #15 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Duke
I have a problem with the idea that God arranges what happens to us.
I don't believe that to be true either.

This is what I believe and certainly don't expect anyone else to believe the same way. I'm not saying I'm right....it's just the way I see it.

I PERSONALLY believe God gives us tools and guidelines...exactly like a parent gives their child. If the child decides to avoid the tools and goof with the guidelines....sometimes we pay a price.

Most of my personal failures, if not all, I can trace right back to where I decided to do my own thing....regardless of what God thought or said.

Actually, Ayla as my good and honest friend, is the one who brought this to my attention and changed the way I was conducting my life. I thank her and will always love her for it.
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