A few hours and struggles and arguments later and it's been decided we're going to camp in our backyard instead of going up north. Uggh. I know it's offtopic, but just keep my family in prayers, it's been so confusing and chaotic lately.
Oh! And good news for those who've seen my "Spirtual Gifts" topic, I now have a new Bible and copy of Every Young Woman's Battle (and the workbook!) Praise the Lord that He's provided me with these things after our little dillema a few nights ago!
I'll be back tomorrow with prayers for those I haven't got to yet (and I'm sorry for the delay, like I mentioned, it's been hecktic)
Thanks for your understanding; you guys are the best!
General Lust Prayer Thread (WARNING: Mature Content)
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"We will be her church, the body of Christ coming alive to
meet her needs, to write love on her arms." ~ Jamie Tworkowski
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Okami - Posts: 1771
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Father God, I lift up Felix to You right now…
I know how terrible M can ruin a person’s life and what it’s like to habitual about it! (and I praise You I am not the only one!) Felix’ store sounds much like my own, using porn and whatever else to enhance the experience, but in the end what is it? Nothing but sin. It’s hard to get away from this stuff, I know it full well…you can be days and weeks into your personal rehabilitation and one little experience can bring you right back to day one. Father, I pray that You continue helping Felix overcome…obviously computer blocks aren’t enough. Thank You that Felix came to us at the General Lust Prayer Thread and confessed and did not lie about it….I pray that his wishes to seek You the way he seeks sin could be fulfilled (Hey, I’d love that for myself too!) We should all try to seek You above everything, Lord…You are our lifeline. Please continue to uplift him, Lord.
In Jesus’ name, Amen!
Father God, I just have to thank You for my friend, Grant. That he too was able to confess his childhood battle of M. And that he’s so willing to help me help everyone here! Just his presence here is a helper. I honestly don’t know what to say…let him know he’s been forgiven for what he said on the chat! Heheh…He’s a prime example of the victory You give, Lord! Thank You, that he’s thankful for my starting of the thread…and once again, I don’t know how to put it into words…but I know You know what I’m trying to say. Thank You for that, my Lord.
In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen!
Praise You for Alec’s beginning victory, Lord! A week may not seem like much, but it will continue to grow larger and larger….thanks, Lord! And if it be Your will…please be with him to confess to his youth group. I know it’s hard and painful, but also quite helpful for overcoming.
Father God, I also lift Jaden up to You right now. It seems father and farther in people are struggling with M. And Lord, I pray that You could tear down these walls of self-gratification for all of us, You should be the one truly pleasing thing in our individual lives. And hey, we’ve all sinned and we’ve all fallen from Your perfect glory. Please, Lord, show Jaden out of this mess, as You’re slowly showing all of us…(and hey, if he’s a sorry excuse for a man; what am I?) Help him to stay strong and faithful and alert, Lord! (this goes for everyone, too…and it’s only by Your grace)
In Jesus’ name, Amen!
Look at all He has done for us! It simply amazes me! Just the response I’ve received here, it humbles me beyond anything I’ve ever felt. Please keep us held high, Lord, that we could be Your people, and show the world that we aren’t perfect and that we struggle with things like lust, too…that they are not alone and not meant to be alone. You’re so good, my God! Thank You for everything You’ve done for us here at the GLPT…
I've got a good quote to post from the Every Young Woman's Battle that I'll post sometime later when I find it again. It really helped me in this situation...
*cries* ...We've made it to page two...
I know how terrible M can ruin a person’s life and what it’s like to habitual about it! (and I praise You I am not the only one!) Felix’ store sounds much like my own, using porn and whatever else to enhance the experience, but in the end what is it? Nothing but sin. It’s hard to get away from this stuff, I know it full well…you can be days and weeks into your personal rehabilitation and one little experience can bring you right back to day one. Father, I pray that You continue helping Felix overcome…obviously computer blocks aren’t enough. Thank You that Felix came to us at the General Lust Prayer Thread and confessed and did not lie about it….I pray that his wishes to seek You the way he seeks sin could be fulfilled (Hey, I’d love that for myself too!) We should all try to seek You above everything, Lord…You are our lifeline. Please continue to uplift him, Lord.
In Jesus’ name, Amen!
Father God, I just have to thank You for my friend, Grant. That he too was able to confess his childhood battle of M. And that he’s so willing to help me help everyone here! Just his presence here is a helper. I honestly don’t know what to say…let him know he’s been forgiven for what he said on the chat! Heheh…He’s a prime example of the victory You give, Lord! Thank You, that he’s thankful for my starting of the thread…and once again, I don’t know how to put it into words…but I know You know what I’m trying to say. Thank You for that, my Lord.
In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen!
Praise You for Alec’s beginning victory, Lord! A week may not seem like much, but it will continue to grow larger and larger….thanks, Lord! And if it be Your will…please be with him to confess to his youth group. I know it’s hard and painful, but also quite helpful for overcoming.
Father God, I also lift Jaden up to You right now. It seems father and farther in people are struggling with M. And Lord, I pray that You could tear down these walls of self-gratification for all of us, You should be the one truly pleasing thing in our individual lives. And hey, we’ve all sinned and we’ve all fallen from Your perfect glory. Please, Lord, show Jaden out of this mess, as You’re slowly showing all of us…(and hey, if he’s a sorry excuse for a man; what am I?) Help him to stay strong and faithful and alert, Lord! (this goes for everyone, too…and it’s only by Your grace)
In Jesus’ name, Amen!
Look at all He has done for us! It simply amazes me! Just the response I’ve received here, it humbles me beyond anything I’ve ever felt. Please keep us held high, Lord, that we could be Your people, and show the world that we aren’t perfect and that we struggle with things like lust, too…that they are not alone and not meant to be alone. You’re so good, my God! Thank You for everything You’ve done for us here at the GLPT…
I've got a good quote to post from the Every Young Woman's Battle that I'll post sometime later when I find it again. It really helped me in this situation...
*cries* ...We've made it to page two...
~*~ Blessed to be Ryosuke's wife!
"We will be her church, the body of Christ coming alive to
meet her needs, to write love on her arms." ~ Jamie Tworkowski
"We will be her church, the body of Christ coming alive to
meet her needs, to write love on her arms." ~ Jamie Tworkowski
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Okami - Posts: 1771
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I was flipping through my Bible a little bit ago and came across a passage in Job:
"For lust is a shameful sin, a crime that should be punished. It is a fire that burns all the way to hell. It would wipe out everything I own"
~ 31:11/12
It just got me thinking, that's all.
As for this passage from Every Young Woman's Battle, I am keeping it in original format, not 'censoring' the words. However, I'll put it in a spoiler box...
[spoiler] Masturbation does not satisfy sexual desires; it intensifies them. If you give in to your sexual desires through masturbation, you do not gain practice in exercising self control. [/spoiler]
True, no?
Also, I forget where it was in the book, so I can't quote it word-for-word, but they also talked about how if you're habitual at it, it could hurt your sex life once you are married...how your spouse might not be able to satisfy you the way you were yourself...
If I can find that passage again, I'll put it up here. It interested me, definately...it scared me too...I mean...just the way things have been in the past...
"For lust is a shameful sin, a crime that should be punished. It is a fire that burns all the way to hell. It would wipe out everything I own"
~ 31:11/12
It just got me thinking, that's all.
As for this passage from Every Young Woman's Battle, I am keeping it in original format, not 'censoring' the words. However, I'll put it in a spoiler box...
[spoiler] Masturbation does not satisfy sexual desires; it intensifies them. If you give in to your sexual desires through masturbation, you do not gain practice in exercising self control. [/spoiler]
True, no?
Also, I forget where it was in the book, so I can't quote it word-for-word, but they also talked about how if you're habitual at it, it could hurt your sex life once you are married...how your spouse might not be able to satisfy you the way you were yourself...
If I can find that passage again, I'll put it up here. It interested me, definately...it scared me too...I mean...just the way things have been in the past...
~*~ Blessed to be Ryosuke's wife!
"We will be her church, the body of Christ coming alive to
meet her needs, to write love on her arms." ~ Jamie Tworkowski
"We will be her church, the body of Christ coming alive to
meet her needs, to write love on her arms." ~ Jamie Tworkowski
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Okami - Posts: 1771
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Aw shoot! I'm so sorry, Creed! I was so busy at the time of typing out the prayers that I forgot to put one in for you! Please forgive me.
Father God, I come to You now with my friend, Creed, lifted. I don't know the full story of his problems, just that it's something that he, too, struggles with. But I have full confidence You know everything that I don't and that You can help where I cannot. Lord, please be there for Creed when he does struggle. As I've mentioned time and time again, this is one of the hardest sins to deal with and control, and as a result; we want to keep it to ourselves. Thank You that Creed, along with the many other who have and those who will come later, have come and confessed to this problem. You have given them courage, made them strong. Please continue to guide him, Lord...
in Jesus' name I pray,
Amen!
Ah! And I actually came here to ask a question...
Who else here is a baptized, born-again Christian?
Just wondering [SIZE="1"](I don't wanna be alone!)[/SIZE]
Stay alert and keep going strong, my friends!
Father God, I come to You now with my friend, Creed, lifted. I don't know the full story of his problems, just that it's something that he, too, struggles with. But I have full confidence You know everything that I don't and that You can help where I cannot. Lord, please be there for Creed when he does struggle. As I've mentioned time and time again, this is one of the hardest sins to deal with and control, and as a result; we want to keep it to ourselves. Thank You that Creed, along with the many other who have and those who will come later, have come and confessed to this problem. You have given them courage, made them strong. Please continue to guide him, Lord...
in Jesus' name I pray,
Amen!
Ah! And I actually came here to ask a question...
Who else here is a baptized, born-again Christian?
Just wondering [SIZE="1"](I don't wanna be alone!)[/SIZE]
Stay alert and keep going strong, my friends!
~*~ Blessed to be Ryosuke's wife!
"We will be her church, the body of Christ coming alive to
meet her needs, to write love on her arms." ~ Jamie Tworkowski
"We will be her church, the body of Christ coming alive to
meet her needs, to write love on her arms." ~ Jamie Tworkowski
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Okami - Posts: 1771
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I was born again back in the eighties, I accepted Christ as my Lord and savior, I was Baptized a while after that, I wasn't allowed to go to worship service at the time. So when I had my first opportunity to go to Worship for RA day I walked the alse and made my profession of faith know. I was then baptized the next easter Sunday.
Tis No Fool to lose what he can not keep to gain what he can never lose.
What does it profit a man to gain the World yet lose his soul.
Choose Life that you Might live.
What does it profit a man to gain the World yet lose his soul.
Choose Life that you Might live.
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I accepted Christ as my saviour when I was eleven, but I haven't been baptized; however, I went through a lot of stuff this summer and experienced some serious growth, so I'm getting baptized at my church the first chance I get.
Fanfiction (updated 1/1/11)-- Lucky Star--Ginsaki ch. 4
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LadyRushia - Posts: 3075
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I am baptized. I haven't found many in my family who are Christians. I got saved and consider myself born again. 
Of two evils, choose neither - Charles Spurgeon.
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Jingo Jaden - Posts: 2175
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Oh good, I'm not the only immersed believer here, then. God's definately working something here by bringing us together like this.
I've been working on my first lesson. And I'm praying it will be successful! ^^
I've been working on my first lesson. And I'm praying it will be successful! ^^
~*~ Blessed to be Ryosuke's wife!
"We will be her church, the body of Christ coming alive to
meet her needs, to write love on her arms." ~ Jamie Tworkowski
"We will be her church, the body of Christ coming alive to
meet her needs, to write love on her arms." ~ Jamie Tworkowski
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Okami - Posts: 1771
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Okami, I think this project of yours is really blessed. I'm so glad you were led to do this! God's really working through you, and this is quickly becoming a thread of great support in my battle. The verses you listed on page one are simply amazing. I'm going to print out some of them and start carrying them in my pocket!
I can't wait for your first lesson! Oh, and thanks so much for the prayer! ^_^
God. We're all in over our heads here, but you know how to pull us out of this mess, and You know how to keep us strong Lord. You're working in us to make us perfect and sin-free, please be with us in this struggle. Pour your blessings over this thread and these people. Give us strength and community and perserverence. Tough situations don't last, but tough people do. Be with us, Lord. Show us that we don't need that junk, but that we need you, and not only do we need you, but we have you, and we have all of you, right at our fingertips. Show us that daily. Protect us, Father. Amen.
I can't wait for your first lesson! Oh, and thanks so much for the prayer! ^_^
God. We're all in over our heads here, but you know how to pull us out of this mess, and You know how to keep us strong Lord. You're working in us to make us perfect and sin-free, please be with us in this struggle. Pour your blessings over this thread and these people. Give us strength and community and perserverence. Tough situations don't last, but tough people do. Be with us, Lord. Show us that we don't need that junk, but that we need you, and not only do we need you, but we have you, and we have all of you, right at our fingertips. Show us that daily. Protect us, Father. Amen.
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Lord, You are our joy. You have been doing something amazing here at CAA through me, and I'm just not worthy of any of it. May You take all credit for this thread. Please, Father, if it's Your will, make this place known, so that those who need the encouragement will come and be encouraged. I'm doing everything in my power to keep this place alive while dealing with life outside of the internet, daily. Thank You for the members we already have here, and let them be open to my teaching when it comes....You've done a lot for them already as they have come to confession.
Whatever Your plan is in my life for this place, let me follow it. I want to do something about this issue most of us deal with daily, whether consious of it or not. We've all failed You, so may there be no shame or guilt once we have confessed to our community. Thank You for being so good, Lord. We don't deserve it, but You freely rain down mercy, grace and forgiveness to those who ask! Protect us, guard us, keep us.
In Jesus' name I pray,
Amen!
I pray my SigPic will get the attention of those God has yet to draw here
I'm continually praying over you guys and this thread.
And, the first lesson should be up, prayfully, next week.
Keep a lookout!
Whatever Your plan is in my life for this place, let me follow it. I want to do something about this issue most of us deal with daily, whether consious of it or not. We've all failed You, so may there be no shame or guilt once we have confessed to our community. Thank You for being so good, Lord. We don't deserve it, but You freely rain down mercy, grace and forgiveness to those who ask! Protect us, guard us, keep us.
In Jesus' name I pray,
Amen!
I pray my SigPic will get the attention of those God has yet to draw here
I'm continually praying over you guys and this thread.
And, the first lesson should be up, prayfully, next week.
Keep a lookout!
~*~ Blessed to be Ryosuke's wife!
"We will be her church, the body of Christ coming alive to
meet her needs, to write love on her arms." ~ Jamie Tworkowski
"We will be her church, the body of Christ coming alive to
meet her needs, to write love on her arms." ~ Jamie Tworkowski
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Okami - Posts: 1771
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Wow....
I'm so glad this thread is here.
The power of this sin, or rather, these sins, is secrecy. When we keep something locked away in a corner of our lives, we don't allow God's light to shine and "bring into the light" per say.
Anyways, I wanna add myself to the list of people who've been attacked by M P H. No, not miles per hour. XD These sins are insanely prevelant in the anime community and need to be dealt with God to person. And this is a method He's using to heal us, mend us, and strengthen us from the days, months, or years we've spent trapped in this sin.
So, I encourage the rest of my brotheren, don't let this thread intimidate you. Don't be afraid. You're not going to be taunted; you don't need to be ashamed. You're going to be prayed for; have intersession for. Cuz, seriously, we've been through the same; felt the same; and hurt the same. Some who've yet to speak have been through worse. And Christ was scourged and whipped so that we can be healed. So, let's all just accept that healing. Let's have some faith in His Word.
I mean, even if you draw the stuff, my heart goes out to you, especially because I'm an artist myself. It takes time to plan and create a work of art and dedicate it to one god or another; sex or Christ. So, for those of you whom draw H, and the Y, I pray for you and pray for freedom for you.
And Okami, I wanna publicly thank you for just being God's vessel and creating this post, and strengthen you in Christ's name to keep on praying and keep on striving with this ministry.
Thank you truely, and God bless you.
I'm so glad this thread is here.
The power of this sin, or rather, these sins, is secrecy. When we keep something locked away in a corner of our lives, we don't allow God's light to shine and "bring into the light" per say.
Anyways, I wanna add myself to the list of people who've been attacked by M P H. No, not miles per hour. XD These sins are insanely prevelant in the anime community and need to be dealt with God to person. And this is a method He's using to heal us, mend us, and strengthen us from the days, months, or years we've spent trapped in this sin.
So, I encourage the rest of my brotheren, don't let this thread intimidate you. Don't be afraid. You're not going to be taunted; you don't need to be ashamed. You're going to be prayed for; have intersession for. Cuz, seriously, we've been through the same; felt the same; and hurt the same. Some who've yet to speak have been through worse. And Christ was scourged and whipped so that we can be healed. So, let's all just accept that healing. Let's have some faith in His Word.
I mean, even if you draw the stuff, my heart goes out to you, especially because I'm an artist myself. It takes time to plan and create a work of art and dedicate it to one god or another; sex or Christ. So, for those of you whom draw H, and the Y, I pray for you and pray for freedom for you.
And Okami, I wanna publicly thank you for just being God's vessel and creating this post, and strengthen you in Christ's name to keep on praying and keep on striving with this ministry.
Thank you truely, and God bless you.
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- Kiku
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i have a problem but it's not really a lust issue. i would kind of feel better if i can get a pray from you okami about my issue.
lately at work i've been thinking about my past, not the person i hate, i egged her house so i feel better about that (yes it's mean but she deserved it) i mean drawing wise.
yes all, i used to draw. i don't anymore because 1) my boyfriend told me to stop and 2) i haven't drawn since juinor year (every now and then i drew something but deleted it because i felt guilty)
yes it sounds mean that my boyfriend wanted me to stop drawing but i didn't see what he was seeing...i was so obsessed with it that i wasn't even paying attetion to him. i'm actually much better off not drawing any more because now i do other things besides spend my day drawing stuff that is worthless (well, in my opinion is worthless)
i know this might sadden you okami hearing this from me, but drawing + anime ruined my most high school life. i was so obsessed with drawing + anime that i wasn't paying attetion to stuff around me, let alone paying not as much attetion to my boyfriend (which i should have been doing but i wasn't) and that was a reason why my boyfriend wanted to go on a break me with...it was because i was obsessed and it seemed like i didn't care about him and i only cared about drawing + anime.
i want to change back time so i can do better, be a better person for my boyfriend. but i know i can't change back time. actually, i'm quite happy the way i have turned out, thanks to all the experiances i've been through, mostly the bad ones but i learned.
at work, i think about my past and drawing. i sometimes wish i didn't get into anime that lead to getting into drawing. i know around my generation anime was starting to come to america and i watch those shows on cartoon network (to be honest, those shows were better than what they are now) i wish i was a normal teen, not an obsessed-crazed anime geek.
F.Y.I. I CAN'T DRAW. Yes okami i know you thought i was good but i didn't think so and i went through change after change and i still wasn't happy with what i ended with. drawing stressed me out so much. i spent so much time on something that i could have been doing something better.
some people got the drawing talent, some don't. i'm one of those who don't. i'm not afraid to be ashamed of not being able to draw. i don't really care no more. so what if i can only do stick figures, that's fine with me. you don't have to be a GREAT artist to be popular and such. so what if people don't think your art is good, who are they to judge? that's how you do things and that is your way, not theres.
back to my issue...
so yeah...my problem is just my past and having a hard time letting it go. i do agree that without it i wouldn't be who i am today, but another side says "you're an idiot." i can't let this go and i need help. that is why i'm asking for a prayer from you okami. maybe your prayer can help me let go of my past. '
and if you think that i'm an anime/drawer hater, i am; but i don't care if any of you people like anime or not. it's your choice, not mine and i won't judge you or anything.
thanks for reading.
lately at work i've been thinking about my past, not the person i hate, i egged her house so i feel better about that (yes it's mean but she deserved it) i mean drawing wise.
yes all, i used to draw. i don't anymore because 1) my boyfriend told me to stop and 2) i haven't drawn since juinor year (every now and then i drew something but deleted it because i felt guilty)
yes it sounds mean that my boyfriend wanted me to stop drawing but i didn't see what he was seeing...i was so obsessed with it that i wasn't even paying attetion to him. i'm actually much better off not drawing any more because now i do other things besides spend my day drawing stuff that is worthless (well, in my opinion is worthless)
i know this might sadden you okami hearing this from me, but drawing + anime ruined my most high school life. i was so obsessed with drawing + anime that i wasn't paying attetion to stuff around me, let alone paying not as much attetion to my boyfriend (which i should have been doing but i wasn't) and that was a reason why my boyfriend wanted to go on a break me with...it was because i was obsessed and it seemed like i didn't care about him and i only cared about drawing + anime.
i want to change back time so i can do better, be a better person for my boyfriend. but i know i can't change back time. actually, i'm quite happy the way i have turned out, thanks to all the experiances i've been through, mostly the bad ones but i learned.
at work, i think about my past and drawing. i sometimes wish i didn't get into anime that lead to getting into drawing. i know around my generation anime was starting to come to america and i watch those shows on cartoon network (to be honest, those shows were better than what they are now) i wish i was a normal teen, not an obsessed-crazed anime geek.
F.Y.I. I CAN'T DRAW. Yes okami i know you thought i was good but i didn't think so and i went through change after change and i still wasn't happy with what i ended with. drawing stressed me out so much. i spent so much time on something that i could have been doing something better.
some people got the drawing talent, some don't. i'm one of those who don't. i'm not afraid to be ashamed of not being able to draw. i don't really care no more. so what if i can only do stick figures, that's fine with me. you don't have to be a GREAT artist to be popular and such. so what if people don't think your art is good, who are they to judge? that's how you do things and that is your way, not theres.
back to my issue...
so yeah...my problem is just my past and having a hard time letting it go. i do agree that without it i wouldn't be who i am today, but another side says "you're an idiot." i can't let this go and i need help. that is why i'm asking for a prayer from you okami. maybe your prayer can help me let go of my past. '
and if you think that i'm an anime/drawer hater, i am; but i don't care if any of you people like anime or not. it's your choice, not mine and i won't judge you or anything.
thanks for reading.
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Father God, I come to You now with one of my closest online friends lifted up. Cat. I've known her for nearly four years now and I know she's told me everything and more that that of which she's put up here. And I praise You that she's becoming more open on the issues. Please remind her that these are the things of the past, and that the shame and the guilt for all of it is gone because she has confessed it.
Lord, it becomes quite hard for me to pray for something like this, just because I know so much about it. And yes, way back then, Cat was my favorite artist and inspiration to me...
Those things she did as a highschooler were the things she loved at the time, obsessively or not. Anime, drawing, whatever. That doesn't make her some weird geek, Lord. Not in my eyes, not in Your eyes; please help her see that when you love something, you're going to spend your time doing those things, watching those things, whatever it may be. And that also goes back into the lust issue...
You don't have to be popular or even known about, that's just some stupid stereotype the world has placed on the expectations of life.
Please God, comfort her and allow her to ditch the past. She wants to run away so badly, so help her to do so...because in Your great love and mercy, and in our faith, everything is possible. And of course, Lord, tell her we're all idiots here. Otherwise this thread wouldn't have to be here. Ha!
The things of our past have been wiped away, as Isaiah 43:18 says 'Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past.' Help her, God...please, show her Your everlasting love. And help her to not dwell on the things of her memory that haunt her, for we cannot change our past!
In Jesus name I pray,
Amen!
Thank you for finally coming in, Cat!
Lord, it becomes quite hard for me to pray for something like this, just because I know so much about it. And yes, way back then, Cat was my favorite artist and inspiration to me...
Those things she did as a highschooler were the things she loved at the time, obsessively or not. Anime, drawing, whatever. That doesn't make her some weird geek, Lord. Not in my eyes, not in Your eyes; please help her see that when you love something, you're going to spend your time doing those things, watching those things, whatever it may be. And that also goes back into the lust issue...
You don't have to be popular or even known about, that's just some stupid stereotype the world has placed on the expectations of life.
Please God, comfort her and allow her to ditch the past. She wants to run away so badly, so help her to do so...because in Your great love and mercy, and in our faith, everything is possible. And of course, Lord, tell her we're all idiots here. Otherwise this thread wouldn't have to be here. Ha!
The things of our past have been wiped away, as Isaiah 43:18 says 'Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past.' Help her, God...please, show her Your everlasting love. And help her to not dwell on the things of her memory that haunt her, for we cannot change our past!
In Jesus name I pray,
Amen!
Thank you for finally coming in, Cat!
~*~ Blessed to be Ryosuke's wife!
"We will be her church, the body of Christ coming alive to
meet her needs, to write love on her arms." ~ Jamie Tworkowski
"We will be her church, the body of Christ coming alive to
meet her needs, to write love on her arms." ~ Jamie Tworkowski
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Okami - Posts: 1771
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thanks okami. i feel better now.
yeah, sorry i haven't said anything, work has me working really hard. i have to work 10 hours 3 days a week now, luckily i have sundays off now so that's a good thing.
well, gotta run. dan's got a cold and i got to make him feel better before we head off to work.
thanks again okami, you made my day.
yeah, sorry i haven't said anything, work has me working really hard. i have to work 10 hours 3 days a week now, luckily i have sundays off now so that's a good thing.
well, gotta run. dan's got a cold and i got to make him feel better before we head off to work.
thanks again okami, you made my day.
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Of course, Cat! I've been praying for you especially for a long time now, so I'm really quite excited to see you opening up to new things~ <3
Prayer is stronger than I think you might realise
We had an amazing, and by amazing I mean amazing David and Goliath sermon today at church, and I thought I'd just share my notes with you guys:
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Keep up the amazing work here, guys.
Lesson One should be here soon...I'm getting there~ <3
Prayer is stronger than I think you might realise
We had an amazing, and by amazing I mean amazing David and Goliath sermon today at church, and I thought I'd just share my notes with you guys:
[SIZE="1"](. . . Yes I know I've got rediculously sloppy handwriting . . .)[/SIZE]
Keep up the amazing work here, guys.
Lesson One should be here soon...I'm getting there~ <3
~*~ Blessed to be Ryosuke's wife!
"We will be her church, the body of Christ coming alive to
meet her needs, to write love on her arms." ~ Jamie Tworkowski
"We will be her church, the body of Christ coming alive to
meet her needs, to write love on her arms." ~ Jamie Tworkowski
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Okami - Posts: 1771
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It hurts.
Guys, I need prayer badly. I've fallen into a slump again and it won't shake.
I'm doing everything in my power to fight it, but the wall of water above me rages and I just don't hear anything but its terrifying roar...
*puts her head in her hands*
Oh Lord Jesus...save me, get me out!
I'm doing everything in my power to fight it, but the wall of water above me rages and I just don't hear anything but its terrifying roar...
*puts her head in her hands*
Oh Lord Jesus...save me, get me out!
~*~ Blessed to be Ryosuke's wife!
"We will be her church, the body of Christ coming alive to
meet her needs, to write love on her arms." ~ Jamie Tworkowski
"We will be her church, the body of Christ coming alive to
meet her needs, to write love on her arms." ~ Jamie Tworkowski
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Okami - Posts: 1771
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Aww, praying. . .
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LadyRushia - Posts: 3075
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Kiku wrote:omg! Cat! it's really you!
i haven't talked to you in FOREVER! i miss you so much! X)
yeah i know. i've been busy working and such. earning me some monies. well, now since kiku is here, maybe we should get kitsune as well. get the gang back together again. i miss you 2.
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LadyRushia - Posts: 3075
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Yum, cake.
Sorry I haven't PM'd you back Okami. I, like you, have been extremely busy.
I have good news, and concerned news. Although the latter I should make a separate topic for.
But first, the good news. Things at my new church have slowly been making progress. I don't have any confirmed friends yet, but I'm meeting new people and just being able to see human beings again has already helped fill in some of the emptiness in my heart due to loneliness. And as a result, my H addiction has calmed down a bit and I've been able to avoid any addiction for the past week and a half. My mind has been cleaned up a little, and I feel a little more clean overall. However, this is far from over or close to what I want. But I'm happy none the less.
The concerned news, and I'll mention this briefly as it's off-topic, is that I've lost contact with God. I don't feel his influence in my life anymore, let alone His presence. I know that there are a variety of reasons for why I feel like this, but I'm not sure if I should go into detail here.
Keep up the great work everyone. I'm also opening myself up to anyone in my position who's in desperate need of help.
Sorry I haven't PM'd you back Okami. I, like you, have been extremely busy.
I have good news, and concerned news. Although the latter I should make a separate topic for.
But first, the good news. Things at my new church have slowly been making progress. I don't have any confirmed friends yet, but I'm meeting new people and just being able to see human beings again has already helped fill in some of the emptiness in my heart due to loneliness. And as a result, my H addiction has calmed down a bit and I've been able to avoid any addiction for the past week and a half. My mind has been cleaned up a little, and I feel a little more clean overall. However, this is far from over or close to what I want. But I'm happy none the less.
The concerned news, and I'll mention this briefly as it's off-topic, is that I've lost contact with God. I don't feel his influence in my life anymore, let alone His presence. I know that there are a variety of reasons for why I feel like this, but I'm not sure if I should go into detail here.
Keep up the great work everyone. I'm also opening myself up to anyone in my position who's in desperate need of help.
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Alexander - Posts: 877
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Sorry to hear that Alexander, I've had sort of the same feelings lately........But he is still there for you. I'll keep praying you. Keep fighting the good fight my brother in Christ.
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Gabriel 9.0 - Posts: 736
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Great to hear that your making some friends in your church, Alex. As for feeling like you lost contact with God, we've all felt like that at times....Remember, however, that even if we feel like this, He's still there, even if we don't feel Him....It's odd and strange, but true....And if you want to feel his influence, I would recomend reading your Bible and just take in what God is telling you through His word...
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Danderson - Posts: 1277
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^_^ Hey everybody...
I'm ashamed, really. . . not in any of you. I am very proud of all of you, and I am sad to say that it's taken me so long to even post here. Ugh. Where could I even begin.
My story is similar to Okami's, different time, different place...same state
, but really, we're going through something similar. I have a lot of M issues; in the past, some H issues, and am rather addicted to P... I don't know if some of those letterings have been used here, but hey, use your imagination, to the best of your mature, non-lustful ability ^^!!;; (...if I say it, the temptation...will probably kill me. I'm trying here, guys, but I'm only one woman!)
Anyway the reason for this change in me is because many of my more...lustful sins ( M u.u, mainly) are keeping me form doing what I want to do in life. As of a few months ago I really, really dedicated myself to learning about Christ and the Bible...which is something that I haven't been able to do for a very long time. Aside from digging up that history, I'll just say that even more recently I've been trying to make the change stick: work on my prayer life, read the scripture, etc, but the lust issue is dragging me down. I had a bad night a few weeks back and got so angry and confuzzled that I dissed God pretty bad. After that, I was just scared...
But now, after some extensive scripture reading and advice from my CAA pals, I realized that being a Christian really isn't an on and off thing. There's good days and bad days, but hey... In Christ, I can do ALL things, yes? ^^ Nonetheless, the temptation still tries to drag me down sometimes. You've been there, so you know how it is, but for me as a new Christian, it's almost unbearable to think that Christ is giving me this awesome gift and I'm just haphazardly 'throwing it away' almost to my lust.
I want to be a pure, loving Christian woman but GAAHH these temptations are so difficult. Pray for mee...
I'm ashamed, really. . . not in any of you. I am very proud of all of you, and I am sad to say that it's taken me so long to even post here. Ugh. Where could I even begin.
My story is similar to Okami's, different time, different place...same state
, but really, we're going through something similar. I have a lot of M issues; in the past, some H issues, and am rather addicted to P... I don't know if some of those letterings have been used here, but hey, use your imagination, to the best of your mature, non-lustful ability ^^!!;; (...if I say it, the temptation...will probably kill me. I'm trying here, guys, but I'm only one woman!) Anyway the reason for this change in me is because many of my more...lustful sins ( M u.u, mainly) are keeping me form doing what I want to do in life. As of a few months ago I really, really dedicated myself to learning about Christ and the Bible...which is something that I haven't been able to do for a very long time. Aside from digging up that history, I'll just say that even more recently I've been trying to make the change stick: work on my prayer life, read the scripture, etc, but the lust issue is dragging me down. I had a bad night a few weeks back and got so angry and confuzzled that I dissed God pretty bad. After that, I was just scared...
But now, after some extensive scripture reading and advice from my CAA pals, I realized that being a Christian really isn't an on and off thing. There's good days and bad days, but hey... In Christ, I can do ALL things, yes? ^^ Nonetheless, the temptation still tries to drag me down sometimes. You've been there, so you know how it is, but for me as a new Christian, it's almost unbearable to think that Christ is giving me this awesome gift and I'm just haphazardly 'throwing it away' almost to my lust.
I want to be a pure, loving Christian woman but GAAHH these temptations are so difficult. Pray for mee...
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Nikolai Melodie - Posts: 175
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I'll pray for You Seleana, Father please help this sister in her struggle to serve you. We know that you can do more then what we ask and think. That you are doing a good work that you will bring into completion. Thank you dad that you except us where we are, and shape us in your Love. For it's in Christ name I pray Amen.
Tis No Fool to lose what he can not keep to gain what he can never lose.
What does it profit a man to gain the World yet lose his soul.
Choose Life that you Might live.
What does it profit a man to gain the World yet lose his soul.
Choose Life that you Might live.
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