I've been very hesitant to click the "post new thread" button in this sub-forum for a long time now for fear of seeming selfish, but I realized today that it would be good for me to do. So here we go.
After spending a year in Japan, I've found myself very separated from any form of Christian community that has previously been in my life. Anxiety problems and a healthy dose of selfishness prevented me from seeking a church out not only when I was in Japan, but for a good part of my college career as well. After mostly getting my anxiety problems to manageable levels and coming back to the states, I guess I was just struck with an intense need to find a Christian community that I could interact with on a regular basis. Before last year, I had a group at college, and a close-knit group of wonderful Christian friends here in California -- now most of the people in my college group have graduated, and my Californian friends are frequently busy or away at internships in other states.
So I guess what I need prayer for is two-fold:
1) First, prayer that I'll be more willing to seek out a good community for myself, not only when I feel like I "need it", but all the time. I don't want to give in to my laziness or to my anxiety problems, especially when God has been working to push me away from those things.
2) Prayer that once I start taking initiative, that I'll be able to find a good church or group to attend regularly!
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Prayer Request for Self Discipline and Community
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Prayer Request for Self Discipline and Community
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Debitt - Posts: 3654
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It's not selfish. I haven't belonged to a church in a while, and I am still looking for one. I will pray that you will be able to find a good community & church that you will be able to attend regularly.
In Jesus' name,
Amen
In Jesus' name,
Amen
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Hello there! I'm back after a long break! I started watching anime again in 2016. I still check the forum too!
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Lady Arianrod, lover of nature and fire.
Hello there! I'm back after a long break! I started watching anime again in 2016. I still check the forum too!
"But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us." Romans 5:8
"I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world." John 16:33
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Lady Arianrod - Posts: 651
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Since moving to the town 4 years ago I live in now I've also had a real rollercoaster ride regarding church, youth groups, friends, etc. I've gone through a couple of them, but they don't seem to last very long. The same is happening with me at the moment regarding my friendships. All my fiends seen to be having some or other issue and I haven't heard from from most of them in weeks :-(
Hope I didn't come across as selfish there. Just wanted you to know you're not alone out there regarding such issues and that I'll pray for both you and myself.
God bless
R
Hope I didn't come across as selfish there. Just wanted you to know you're not alone out there regarding such issues and that I'll pray for both you and myself.
God bless
R
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Praying for yah!
If you're up for it, PM me where you are in California - I might be able to give you a few ideas...
If you're up for it, PM me where you are in California - I might be able to give you a few ideas...
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*Wonders how she missed this thread >.<
i'll be praying as well
As lovable as you are, I'm sure you'll find a great place rather quickly <333
Keep us updated ^^?
i'll be praying as well
As lovable as you are, I'm sure you'll find a great place rather quickly <333
Keep us updated ^^?
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Yup, in the same boat. ^^; Praying.
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I will be praying for you as well! (also for those of you who are facing the same issues)
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Ill Pray for you and God has it in contol he wont give you more than you can handle.
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