its probably no big deal but i am going through a spiritual crisis, you see i have obtained my addiction to video games again and i have trouble spending time with god and when i do this is what happens i pray but i can't seem to make a connection, usually when i pray i can talk all day with him but now its just hard. i listen to christian music and i feel heavy inside. i am actually glad i am going through this because we only really grow in hard times. but something happened that scared me, i watched a movie about antichrists of today- basicly satanic killers and making deals with the devil and such but then something happened my head. you see i am so desperate for god to make a change in my life, i ask god sometimes do you know how happy it would make me to be out helping the needy everyday? i would drop everything i was doing just for a chance to be out helping peope in need and serving god. as i wad watching this movie thought came to mind but i refuse to believe they were my thoughts, thoughts of making deals with the devil and eating flesh like in the movie and it terrified me and i rebuked them. and after the movie was over they were gone but i think they devil senses my desperate need for change and my spiritual crises so he wanted to see just how desperate i was. i am just wondering what is going on? do i feel heavy from christian music from guilt? and why has god not let me help the needy? i so desperately want to help and serve,am i maybe not doing enough in my own home or something?
anyone got an answer to this?
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Try to think of anything you can do to bless anyone? Pray that God will show you someone to bless that is within your reach and what you can do for them. Start small. Think big. Want a challenge? Ask God what you can do for someone you don't like. That will really mess with you. I know it has me.I pray right now in Jesus' name that your heaviness be lifted and the Lord guides your steps. Amen
If God told you to help the needy then help the needy. I have yet to hear anybody report that as a waste of time. Video games are addictive but so is seeing what everyone is posting on this website. Now I feel guilty. Thanks! Gotta go do something productive maybe even benevolent. Thanks for the encouragement. I guess I was needy. Good job.
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Just because you are saved, doesn't keep the devil from talking to you. He talked to Jesus. He
wanted Jesus to fall down and worship him. The devil isn't going to go light on any of us.
And if you want to help someone, the Salvation Army has people at most stores collecting money to
help others, this time of year. Just walk up and drop a dollar in. Many times, grocery stores ask if
you would like to buy an item for donation to the needy. Buy a can or two. You could make a
donation to Smaritan's Purse. It might be a little late now, but they have a shoe box program that
delivers items to needy kids around the world, this time of year. Smaritan's Purse (spelling?) is a good
organization. They help out around the world. Some people plant, others harvest, they all share
in the work and all get rewarded. Some people have the time and skill to go out and dig a well, for
a community in a third world country, but they need money to accomplish it. People who donate
and those who did the work, all share in the reward. Donating may sould like the easy way out, but
remember, people have to work jobs, to get the money. So whether you dug the well and set it
up, or worked a 9 to 5 job and helped fund it, you worked and you have done good works.
At this time of year, people like to jump in and help and in many cases, they get too much help.
Its when the holidays are over, and routine sets back in, is when funds and volunteering drops off.
I try to be consistant. You don't have to drop a load of money to qualify for doing a good work.
Jesus said, if you give someone a cup of water, in His name, you won't lose your reward. A cup of
water here and a cup of water there,...it adds up over time.
wanted Jesus to fall down and worship him. The devil isn't going to go light on any of us.
And if you want to help someone, the Salvation Army has people at most stores collecting money to
help others, this time of year. Just walk up and drop a dollar in. Many times, grocery stores ask if
you would like to buy an item for donation to the needy. Buy a can or two. You could make a
donation to Smaritan's Purse. It might be a little late now, but they have a shoe box program that
delivers items to needy kids around the world, this time of year. Smaritan's Purse (spelling?) is a good
organization. They help out around the world. Some people plant, others harvest, they all share
in the work and all get rewarded. Some people have the time and skill to go out and dig a well, for
a community in a third world country, but they need money to accomplish it. People who donate
and those who did the work, all share in the reward. Donating may sould like the easy way out, but
remember, people have to work jobs, to get the money. So whether you dug the well and set it
up, or worked a 9 to 5 job and helped fund it, you worked and you have done good works.
At this time of year, people like to jump in and help and in many cases, they get too much help.
Its when the holidays are over, and routine sets back in, is when funds and volunteering drops off.
I try to be consistant. You don't have to drop a load of money to qualify for doing a good work.
Jesus said, if you give someone a cup of water, in His name, you won't lose your reward. A cup of
water here and a cup of water there,...it adds up over time.
RULE 1: THROW THE VIDEO GAME AWAY. It just a thing. If you don't feel like it. Believe me the time will come when you will throw it away without knowing it.
RULE2: Don't stress yourself about helping people. The time will come.
RULE3: Just keep on praying for people in need
FINAL RULE: STAY COOL and have Faith.
I know this because I was like you. I throw my video game away 23 days ago and I do not even remember how it happen or what make me do it, BUT I'M HAPPY I DID IT.
RULE2: Don't stress yourself about helping people. The time will come.
RULE3: Just keep on praying for people in need
FINAL RULE: STAY COOL and have Faith.
I know this because I was like you. I throw my video game away 23 days ago and I do not even remember how it happen or what make me do it, BUT I'M HAPPY I DID IT.
well i have no money but at any time of year i give it away, at school i was given money for lunch and at my school people ask for money and shamefully i did too but i gave my lunch money away and then i wasnt allowed to have money again. a month ago i was given a twenty dollar bill. i remembered there was a donation jar at the seven eleven i walk to and i was so excited to donate my twenty but afterwards i got in trouble for doing it. money is meant to give away and right now i am limited to what i can do since i am rarely able to go anywhere but still i try to do what i can and yet it never feels like enough. however i think if i can remind people what x mas is really about maybe that would be a miracle to them. there are people all around the earth here so how amazing would it be to serve god on a global scale?
YOU REMIND ME OF ME. I want to do the same thing as you, but there is time for everything.
1 Corinthians 13:4-8 ESV / 8 helpful votes
Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never ends. As for prophecies, they will pass away; as for tongues, they will cease; as for knowledge, it will pass away.
STAY COOL.
1 Corinthians 13:4-8 ESV / 8 helpful votes
Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never ends. As for prophecies, they will pass away; as for tongues, they will cease; as for knowledge, it will pass away.
STAY COOL.
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dear bff you already are giving your helping people more then you think ; you your a blessing to us all ; you may not have many resources but give of yourself volunteer at a soup kitchen ;spend time wth the elderly some of them dont have family that visits them ;or you can do the red kettle drive for the salvation army where i am they pick you up and take you to the destination where you do the the kettles ; just some suggestions ; like you people in my household are selfish and greedy they get mad whenever i help anyone ;i still despite what theythink ;thats satans trick to have people bring you neg thoughts ;please keep doing what you are doing the encourgement n love you give to anyone could make theyre day n change there life; it doesnt take alot of money to reach out to someone and show the love of christ ; i too was addicted to my wii game i gave it up ; it was a sacrifice i was willing to make ;you can sell your video game take that money and turn it into a blessing for someone then its your n gods money to do wth it what you want ; its only a suggestion please dont take me wrong i do not ever wish to tell you what to do pray about it ;and i will pray for you; the gift you gave me was your friendship and the sharing of christ ; if you need to talk you know im here hun ok gbu always ; may he guide you give you wisdom and spiritually make you so happy
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Perhaps you aren't ready yet? Its my experience that new Christians, which you are, have the most zeal, yet the least ability. Many times in their zeal to serve and witness they make many mistakes, often making themselves, God, or other Christian appear in a negative light.
I recall a time my friend was newly saved, and while he wanted to witness to everyone he passed by, he had very little knowledge of any kind of religion. We were at a Christian friends birthday party, who had a few non-Christian friends there as well. My buddy, in his excitement, found out one of the guys there wasn't a Christian, but a JEW and starts trying to witness to him. He ended up looking bad, when he told the Jewish guy about 'whatever crazy gods he worshiped'. Of course we all started laughing, but my friend lost total credibility in this Jewish mans eyes, by looking ignorant and not even knowing Jews believed in the same God as Christians. My friend meant well, but God intentions don't always make for good actions.
Its good you seem eager to learn, and i say this, not as in insult, but to be honest, you seem like you still have some learning to do. There are some areas you still need work on that may be a detriment if you try to jump the gun and do too much too soon.
My suggestion, for now, though it may not be what you want, but it may be whats best, volunteer at your church, and serve God there. Offer to be a greeter, a seater, a cleaner, to help in the offices, in the kitchen, building sets for plays. I don't know how big or what all your church does, but offer to help however you can. I know when i was younger i would go see the youth pastor/friend at my church. Often times while there i was asked to help with various things. I sealed envelopes, vacuumed the church, helped put up signs .. on top of being a youth leader. This is a good way to serve God while you're still growing and learning before stepping out to help outside the church before you may be ready.
I recall a time my friend was newly saved, and while he wanted to witness to everyone he passed by, he had very little knowledge of any kind of religion. We were at a Christian friends birthday party, who had a few non-Christian friends there as well. My buddy, in his excitement, found out one of the guys there wasn't a Christian, but a JEW and starts trying to witness to him. He ended up looking bad, when he told the Jewish guy about 'whatever crazy gods he worshiped'. Of course we all started laughing, but my friend lost total credibility in this Jewish mans eyes, by looking ignorant and not even knowing Jews believed in the same God as Christians. My friend meant well, but God intentions don't always make for good actions.
Its good you seem eager to learn, and i say this, not as in insult, but to be honest, you seem like you still have some learning to do. There are some areas you still need work on that may be a detriment if you try to jump the gun and do too much too soon.
My suggestion, for now, though it may not be what you want, but it may be whats best, volunteer at your church, and serve God there. Offer to be a greeter, a seater, a cleaner, to help in the offices, in the kitchen, building sets for plays. I don't know how big or what all your church does, but offer to help however you can. I know when i was younger i would go see the youth pastor/friend at my church. Often times while there i was asked to help with various things. I sealed envelopes, vacuumed the church, helped put up signs .. on top of being a youth leader. This is a good way to serve God while you're still growing and learning before stepping out to help outside the church before you may be ready.
i would be more than happy to work in the soup kitchen and volunteer but i have no ride and my church does not do these things. but when i mature will i lose my zeal for god? because i still want the same passion for him and fire. i have met mature christians i admire them but they just don't extert the fire anymore.
The battle ground is the mind; protect your mind read your holy bible daily and live it.
Jesus says that we must take up our cross daily (Luke 9:23
Each day, we must offer ourselves to God spiritually, reckoning ourselves dead to sin and alive to God (Romans 6:11).
but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect.”
I will pray daily for you, please pray for him.
Jesus says that we must take up our cross daily (Luke 9:23
Each day, we must offer ourselves to God spiritually, reckoning ourselves dead to sin and alive to God (Romans 6:11).
but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect.”
I will pray daily for you, please pray for him.