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SummerGrace

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I'm a young woman struggling in trying to understand my faith and what to do now. When I was 13 I was lost, alone, and rejected my catholic religion and anything that had to do with it. I just turned 22 and decided that I'm ready to accept faith and live a spiritual life. I have been blessed too many times to count and have finally been able to see that there's a strong reason as to why I'm alive and still here. Lately, I have been feeling guilty about it too, like I'm too late or not doing enough. I love being faithful and spiritual but I feel so new at it. I'm also the only young adult in my family who really goes to church and keeps a healthy, faithful lifestyle. My friends are also not really the religious or spiritual types. I found this site with hopes that I could get advice and connect with others who have felt the same or who know how to help me. I have never felt happier feeling the Lord by my side and I am so thankful that I finally made this decision. Just want to make friends I guess and feel some support that I am doing the right thing.
 

maxwel

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You should probably visit the live chat rooms, there are usually people in there to talk to.

Also, in a few days you'll be able to get into the women's forum, and that's probably a good place for you to get advice.

Have fun.
 
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MissyTwoShoes

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I'm glad you found this place.. there are great people on here to connect with. And I rejoice that you have found Jesus. Keep going to church and reading God's Word. He is the great Teacher. And I pray you find friends here that will encourage you in your walk with God :)
 
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Blazinbones

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From one site rookie to another, welcome aboard. There are certainly many users around to build fellowship with. Take some time to explore and see what niche you find.
 
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SummerGrace

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Thank you!
 
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SummerGrace

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Thank you :)
 

tourist

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I struggle with my faith too at times just like a lot of other people. I was also raised a Catholic and noticed very early on that a lot of the views of the Catholic church were at odds scripture. I am attending a different church now. You made the right decision to live a spiritual life. This is a wonderful site to connect with like-minded Christians. Hopefully, you will find the support that you need as you begin your new life. You are on the right track in your walk with the Lord. Welcome to CC.
 

slave

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Hello SummerGrace, welcome it is nice to have you here. "I have come into the world as light, so that whoever believes in Me may not remain in darkness." John 12:46. This is a great feeling isn't it?!! Just keep walking with Him, staying seated in things already accomplished in Christ, and obey Him immediately when He speaks, that's the magic formula..

It takes awhile to understand the "all" of the package we gain in our confession and acceptance of Jesus, in essence the "all" of Jesus Himself. To understand the "two -feet off the shoreline" approach into this relationship. Joy, peace, and power are Gods gifts to us, and His understanding becomes ours as we see the need for feelings begin to subside into the field of bad counsel.

"Training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright,and godly lives in the present age..." Titus 2:12.

In our understanding of the focus of the "new me" in Christ we see His intent when He says, "If anyone comes to me and does not hate Father and Mother, wife and Children, brothers and sisters--yes, even their own life--such a person cannot be my disciple." These, we see, are all the important things in life that give us reason to be sidetracked from His influence... not sin at all! But the things He will give love back in spades for thru His lead, and His lead alone in our forward motion in life.. We are a new creation; the old is gone and the new has come. This is not a bondo job for our lives, repairing the mess we once had, it is a new power of new things that will empower you and change you completely from within, outwardly.

"I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me......" Gal.2:20.

Success is not a "Better than I was" quest, but a question of whether or not you have a yielded relationship with Jesus or not. And in that fact, you either do or you don't period. And in that child-like quest on our part He unleashes His Supernatural results into us personally, as we receive His relationship with our will.

"For God gave us a Spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control." 2 Tim. 1:7.

God bless you richly! Dan.