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Topic: ANNOYED (04/05/18)
Do you like being annoyed? Of course not, and God doesn't either. We're going to explore how God feels. I imagine there is a list of what annoys God: loopholes, excuses, not listening, twisting the scriptures, and trying in ones own strength just to name a few.



A loophole is a means of escape or a way around it. God's people somehow think they can escape God's principles. They think a way can be found around what God has said. If God said it He meant it. God does not it like when one tries to justify what cannot be justified. This bothers God because He said "if you love me keep my commandments"(John 14:15).



Excuses are false justification of an action, or inaction. The bible gives an illustration of how God feels on this matter. In the parable of the wedding feast. The Bridegroom sends invitations to the feast to His friends. One said He had a field he needed to tend to. Another said he had oxen to care for. Then yet another said he had a new wife he was responsible for. How did the Bridegroom respond to these excuses? He said to those who were called that they were not worthy(see Matthew 22:8).



Are we truly listening to God, or our own agendas? How can you follow instructions if you will not hear them? The word listen, and all its tenses are found 584 times. One of the most important scriptures says " My sheep know my voice and another they will not follow"( John 10:27). To know a voice you must listen to it. This is very important in praying. To converse with God does not mean talking all the time. It also means listening.



Twisting the scriptures to make them what you want them to say. This is called manipulation. The bible says," I will do what I have said," (Is 46:12, Ezekiel 17:24, 22:14, 37:14.)." These are God's words to His people. This means that the bible is not what you make it. It is what God says; no additions, and no subtractions!



When we try to do something in our own strength is a big annoyance to God. God has given you all you need through Yahshua. It is by Yahshua that we have strength to do all things(Philippians 4:13). So to do something apart from Yahshua is a dead work. It is a waste of time, and energy.



We are all made in God's image. It is not a leap to say God has emotions. He displays His emotions in the scriptures for us. Let us learn from the children of Israel.

Annoying God is not a good place to live. How long do you want to walk through the wilderness.
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Lisa Enqvist
04/12/18
Well written and very true. Keep on writing.
Shann Hall-LochmannVanBennekom 
04/13/18
You picked some great Scripture to help make your point. For me personally, it felt a tad preachy. I'd love to see some real life experiences to help support the verses. I can see how you were trying to include the topic in the piece. I often wonder how God feels or what makes him sad or angry so I could relate to that as well. Nicely done.
Phillip Cimei
04/13/18
A lot of great instruction. I, as Shann, would have liked to have seen you use these well thought out scriptural points in action. Show us how someone misinterpretes scripture. You have the ability to write well. Use it to touch the soul of your reader. God less.
Christian Belyea
04/13/18
Nice job. Keep writing. You are good at it. Try to brush up a little more on your grammar, though. But other than that, keep on trucking!
Car Hickman
04/13/18
This was a bit too "preachy".

I found myself skipping over some parts because I sensed a harsh tone.
Larry Whittington
04/15/18
I thought I read two sentences that needed the word "it" to make it more readable.

The word annoyed by be too lightly applied to God. When he will have to say: "Get away from me. I never knew you." because of the way we have lived that is more than just a little annoyed. He is so disgusted and pained with our lives he judges us to be unworthy of his heaven he has made for the faithful. If God is a little "annoyed" with us, he may send us on our way even if we think we should be going to heaven.

Keep us thinking as you write.
C D Swanson 
04/16/18
I love your style, you engage your readers with scriptural references, and ultimately a great message peppered throughout the entry.

Well done,

Keep shining your light

BLessings~
Dennis Gallemore
04/17/18
I have to say that God is probably annoyed with me most of the time. Just saying.
Cherry Bieber 
04/17/18
Loopholes, excuses, and twisting; sounds a bit like spiritual calisthenics! I expect I've been a cause of annoyance to the Lord more than I care to admit! Pulling a bit of story into this might smooth it some without taking from the very good points you have made.
Shann Hall-LochmannVanBennekom 
04/20/18
Congratulations on your HC! Keep writing, you're doing great. Happy Dance!