Why do atheists thank God when they dodge some kind of danger?  Is it superstition?  Where did it come from?

I know several atheists who boast their arrogance of not needing a God and have told me I am close-minded to believe, but when trouble comes, and the situation works out for them they say, ‘thank God’.  Or, when a tree falls, but doesn’t land on their house they say, “Thank God”.

They have some nerve thanking someone they claim they don’t believe in. What do they mean by it? Who are they thanking? It’s obviously a knee-jerk reaction, but I always want to ask, “I thought you didn’t believe in God?” out of genuine confusion. The number of times I’ve debated with these people or hear so much sarcasm and vile thoughts about “God”, yet they say thank you is astounding.

Sometimes we put ourselves in situations God has repeatedly said to stay away from.  Is it just me?

“Don’t touch that”
“But it’s so shiny. I must.”

I will sum up this post by saying that I deeply cared about someone and talked to him every day. I am a Christian, and he is an atheist. I believe we were ‘destined’ to speak and have witnessed to them for years, but they have chosen darkness and, as it looks today, is completely reprobate and turned over to themselves.
Free will. I have wrestled with this because I cannot stand to watch someone run at full speed straight off a cliff right into hell.

The problem is it conflicts with my emotions because we were ‘meant to be’. We are perfect together in every other sense. I am not sharing this story to bash anyone, and as it stands, you’re probably reading this and going, “DUH!!!”.

If you are single, I am warning you now to please stop for your own sake and sanity. You cannot make someone see. You cannot love someone enough or share enough truth for their eyes to be opened. You are wearing yourself out and allowing them to steal your peace because this is not YOUR work. It is God’s work. You are just a seed planter, but you cannot make it grow. As difficult as it is, you must let them go and give everything over to God.

Many scriptures talk about letting people go and walking away from those who will not accept the gospel. You may question why this is happening, and I read something recently that said maybe you are there to remove the excuse of unbelief from them. As a child of God, nothing is wasted. Do not let anyone steal the joy and peace God gave you. That sly devil knows just how to do it, too. He shows up right on time every time.

The following conversation’s timing was begging to get rid of whatever is getting between God and me. The first time I did not expect to have to tell him I loved him. That was a month ago, and from that day forward, I let it go and was free. After telling this person I loved him, the very next day got a phone call from my friend that she was having a miracle baby.

I realized that he and the miracle baby were spiritually related to me because last week, the day after the remarkable miracle baby gender reveal, I got a text message from this person. It’s important to note they never text me, and we do not talk to each other except to say hi (I still see him every day).
As soon as I saw who it was, I knew it was either a test or the devil out to steal my joy.

I immediately texted a friend, “Why can’t his eyes either be opened or just leave me alone?”. However, I understand I did drop a bomb on him in his eyes about a month ago, but this cannot keep going. The day I left, I said what I said and left it behind me. I realize it probably was not fair to them at the time and feel kind of bad about it.
The Word says to wipe the dust from my feet. That is what I did and please, leave me alone.

Of course, it is MY fault we cannot be together, and my God gets in the way of everything, and I am insane for following an imaginary friend. I had nothing to lose, so I did not argue or debate but told them the truth. Sometimes, the truth hurts, and you cannot always be nice. I WAS nice for years. I begged and pleaded and shared God’s word for years. Can you imagine if I got into a relationship? The bible clearly says, “Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers” and this guy and I cannot even have a conversation without arguing or mockery.

They say they are tolerant, but the truth is they do not want me. They want the part of me that doesn’t talk about God or Jesus, not realizing my whole life is Jesus. I cannot breathe without Him. He is my entire being, and I would never be able to live without talking about Him or what He has done for me. He is not just part of my life, but He IS my life.

The following exchange was me knowing it was the devil attacking me, so I responded to the devil and not necessarily the person, which means it may have come across a lot harsher than intended. I genuinely care about them and hope their eyes are open one day. I also believe he is genuinely concerned about my mental state as well, which only proves the divide.

It started with asking ‘No comment’ to a picture they sent that I never received. They decided to check up and see why I never responded weeks later, apparently.

Me: “different beliefs happened”

Them: “Better to be alone with our beliefs than happy together I guess.”

Me: “I have Jesus.  He has good plans for me.  I’ll never be alone.  He has a future for me.”

Them: “The picture does describe us pretty well I think. Was crazy for me to see especially because you came to visit me right before I left.”  (He mentioned he is the skeleton.)

Me: “You believe God is all a waste of time.  I can’t live that way.”

Them: “I don’t need to believe in god to know I need to be a good person.  I don’t need to wait around my whole life for god to do something for me.”

Me: “That’s fine.  I just can’t be a part of that. You will find someone.  I know you will.”

Them: “Is that what you want?”

Me: “Yep. I already told you want I want from that day on. You don’t want God and I need someone who does so that’s what’s meant to be. We aren’t meant for each other.  So you’re obviously meant for someone else and they’re out there waiting for you.  So gotta stop talking to me and go find them.  I’ve been praying for my future husband since I was a little girl.  Life is too short to hang on.  Life happens.  Things don’t work out. Gotta keep going forward.”

Him: “I thought we moved on. Then out of no where you text me and drop a bomb on me.”

Me: “It wasn’t out of nowhere for me.  I’ve struggled with it for years.”

Them: “But you’re the only one holding it back.”

Me: “I know it’s all me … I guess I shouldn’t have done it and I’m sorry.  You would’ve never confronted me … I would still be waiting … you just talked to me every day.  You never were going to ask but just keep me waiting about it. Now we have the answer and it’s done.  I’m not looking to argue with you.  It just is what it is. You’ll find someone and you’ll be happy and have the life you plan on creating.”

Them: “Who’s arguing?”

Me: “I’m just not going back and forth over anything. All that could be said was said.  Although in that picture you are right saying which one you are because the skeleton represents atheism… dead man’s bones.  God gives life and renewing of spirit and hope and joy.  As an atheist it’s just you surviving day to day.  There is no life.  There is no purpose. 
You have a spirit of unbelief and antichrist that has such a strong hold on you and God used me to give you a chance and you rejected all of it.
We each have opposite beliefs and I pray those bonds and chains are broken one day.  And maybe that’s why we were meant to be for a season.”

Them: “Maybe or maybe “god” was using me to show you that you are to focused and was giving you a chance.”

Me: “One of us is right.”

Them: “Unfortunately, I guess we won’t know until we die but then it will be to late to go back.”

Me: “I’ll be dancing with Jesus so I won’t be worried about anything.  I don’t have regrets.  I did what I believed He told me to do. My regret would’ve been never talking to you, but now it’s done.  But I would’ve dealt with that before I died … and I did.  Life is short.  Obedience is greater than sacrifice. I want to hear “well done my good and faithful servant”.  I’m not waiting until I die to find out what happens … by then it will be too late … I already know what happens and I can’t wait to get there. He has a plan for me here until then and every day it’s just living for Him and giving Him glory in everything I do.”

Them: “I feel sorry for you.”

Me: “That’s fine.  I don’t feel sorry for me.  And if I’m wrong I have nothing to lose.  I’ll just be dead in the ground.  You have much more at stake.”

Them: “You have your whole life to lose. You haven’t even started living yet.”

Me: “I did the moment I accepted Jesus.  That’s the life I chose.  You chose another.  Enjoy it now.  Have a great day.”

Them: “You, too. I really just thought that picture was funny but of course it had to become this big thing.”

Me: “Guess you shouldn’t have sent it.”

Resist the devil and he will flee.  RUN from temptation.  Don’t sit in it… don’t coddle it … don’t skip around it … RUN.

That devil took enough of my time. I cannot afford to mess up God’s plan for me as I have spent way too much time in a situation God may have told me to stay away from. I learned a lot the last few years and know for certain that I never want what I want ever again. I want what God has for me, and I cannot let anything get in the way of that. Only I can stand up for the truth and live it out. Nobody else is going to do it for me. We get one chance to get it right in this life, and it’s too short to hold on or waste any more time.

Resist that devil and keep running the race set before you.  Keep striving for the prize that is Jesus.  Don’t slow down for anybody or anything.  The ones meant to stay will be running just as hard and you’ll encourage each other along the way.

Things that were gain to me are counted as loss for the excellency of knowing Christ Jesus, my Lord.

– Philippians 3:7

If you are interested in former blog posts about this matter:

The Dr. said

Can you really move forward until you tell someone you can’t be with you love them?

If you got what you prayed for…

(Do not be unequally yoked) When Love looks a lot like hate. Christians are the worst offenders… Part 1

Mark 11: Sometimes you’re the mountain that needs to be moved

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