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Jul 21, 2021
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Hi you can call me Chowder. I’ve never used any of these forum/chat room websites before, but I feel like I need to share my story or my problems or whatever you want to call it. When I was younger I was a Christian but over the years I started to grow away from god, and almost thought I didn’t need him, like I could take care of myself and my problems. I never stopped believing in god, I just didn’t live like I should and I didn’t pray much. And stayed like that for years. And started sinning more and more. And years went by without me trying to stop or ask for forgiveness for what I did. I was sinning so much it like an addiction, I couldn’t stop. And one day I was working out and I got over heated or over exhausted or something I still don’t really know, but I had a panic attack because I was worried about it, and I never had a panic attack before so I didn’t know what was happening, and it scared me because I actually thought I was dying or maybe having a heart attack, I was so scared because I didn’t know if I dyed if I would go hell or not, and I thought right then I need god in my life, but it still took awhile, after that I would pray once or twice a day because I felt like I had to not because I wanted to. So a few months later I still wasn’t living right, and felt good again so I started going back to sin, but each time I felt bad after and I would tell god I was sorry and it wouldn’t happen again, but the next day I would do the same thing again, then one day out of nowhere a got really anxious and started worrying about what I had been doing, after that I started having anxiety problems, and it got pretty bad, I was 24 at the time and I didn’t know how to get over it, i so scared a couple of nights my mom actually had to stay in my room with me so could go to sleep, a 24 year old man and I could even go sleep by myself, I felt like a little kid again and I knew I had to change, but I still felt like I had an addiction when it came to sin. So it took close to two years, a lot of anxiety, and few Panic attacks and a lot of prayer, but I finally have gotten over that addiction, and have gotten closer to god. I still feel like I have a long way to go to get where I need to be, because I still have some anxiety and I need to have more faith in god, I have faith but when things start getting hard I start to worry, instead of having faith and trusting god, so if any of you have any helpful information, any tips, or if you just want to pray for me, I would really appreciate it.


That was actually really hard for me to say, but I’m happy I did. Also wanted to say sorry for any miss spellings or bad grammar
 

Seeker47

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Thank you and the Savior for the courage to post your story. I wish I had some tip or wisdom to share, but the best I can do is say to place your trust in the Messiah, He does not fail, ever. Your journey may take years and there will probably be lots of starts, stops and back-ups. Keep Him in your heart and trust absolutely in the one who died for you.

Your are in my prayers.
 

de-emerald

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Hi you can call me Chowder. I’ve never used any of these forum/chat room websites before, but I feel like I need to share my story or my problems or whatever you want to call it. When I was younger I was a Christian but over the years I started to grow away from god, and almost thought I didn’t need him, like I could take care of myself and my problems. I never stopped believing in god, I just didn’t live like I should and I didn’t pray much. And stayed like that for years. And started sinning more and more. And years went by without me trying to stop or ask for forgiveness for what I did. I was sinning so much it like an addiction, I couldn’t stop. And one day I was working out and I got over heated or over exhausted or something I still don’t really know, but I had a panic attack because I was worried about it, and I never had a panic attack before so I didn’t know what was happening, and it scared me because I actually thought I was dying or maybe having a heart attack, I was so scared because I didn’t know if I dyed if I would go hell or not, and I thought right then I need god in my life, but it still took awhile, after that I would pray once or twice a day because I felt like I had to not because I wanted to. So a few months later I still wasn’t living right, and felt good again so I started going back to sin, but each time I felt bad after and I would tell god I was sorry and it wouldn’t happen again, but the next day I would do the same thing again, then one day out of nowhere a got really anxious and started worrying about what I had been doing, after that I started having anxiety problems, and it got pretty bad, I was 24 at the time and I didn’t know how to get over it, i so scared a couple of nights my mom actually had to stay in my room with me so could go to sleep, a 24 year old man and I could even go sleep by myself, I felt like a little kid again and I knew I had to change, but I still felt like I had an addiction when it came to sin. So it took close to two years, a lot of anxiety, and few Panic attacks and a lot of prayer, but I finally have gotten over that addiction, and have gotten closer to god. I still feel like I have a long way to go to get where I need to be, because I still have some anxiety and I need to have more faith in god, I have faith but when things start getting hard I start to worry, instead of having faith and trusting god, so if any of you have any helpful information, any tips, or if you just want to pray for me, I would really appreciate it.


That was actually really hard for me to say, but I’m happy I did. Also wanted to say sorry for any miss spellings or bad grammar
Hi welcome to cc @chowderhead, may our lord bless you and keep you. :)

Youve probably had what most people have when they turn there life over to God, and want to no longer live a sinful nature. the enemy tempting you back into that sinful nature that may have brought you some pleasure.

We have to understand that the enemy even tempted Jesus. so no one is exempt, paul desribed the enemy as a thorn in his side. learning how to stand firm in your faith, by taking every thought captive, is where you need to be.
 

Nom

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Heya, Chowder! I have somewhat of an anxiety problem (although it’s not as bad as before) and have done some silly things because of it. Trust God, he seems to be a reliable guy 😉
 
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The question of what happens after death has also been bothering me a lot lately as I very recently, lost my dear father who i was very close to. I never could live up to his expectations and spent the best part of my life trying to make it up to him. His loss was quite sudden just when I thought that we were finally beginning to bond. I feel like a rudderless ship simply drifting along. I so desperately want another chance with him, if ever that were possible.
 

Seeker47

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The question of what happens after death has also been bothering me a lot lately as I very recently, lost my dear father who i was very close to. I never could live up to his expectations and spent the best part of my life trying to make it up to him. His loss was quite sudden just when I thought that we were finally beginning to bond. I feel like a rudderless ship simply drifting along. I so desperately want another chance with him, if ever that were possible.
Sometime after we pass from here, we learn the absolute truth. I will see the truth in my Dad's heart and he will see the truth in mine. We will have perfect understanding of each other without the fog of misunderstanding. My faith says that it will be a glorious reunion between two people who have both loved each other deeply, if yet imperfectly.
 

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That was quite a testimony that you wrote Chowder. Quite a few members have anxiety issues as well as myself from time to time so please know that you are not alone in this regard. No need to apologize for spelling or grammar either. I will say a prayer for God to deliver you from those anxious clouds that are hovering over you. Glad to have you as part of our community. Welcome to CC.
 

tourist

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The question of what happens after death has also been bothering me a lot lately as I very recently, lost my dear father who i was very close to. I never could live up to his expectations and spent the best part of my life trying to make it up to him. His loss was quite sudden just when I thought that we were finally beginning to bond. I feel like a rudderless ship simply drifting along. I so desperately want another chance with him, if ever that were possible.
As a long time Blondie fan growing up glad to have you onboard with us Dagwood. You can have another chance with your Dad in your next life. Loss my mom suddenly a couple years ago and my dad 12 years ago. Glad to have you onboard with us. Welcome to CC.
 

oyster67

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That was actually really hard for me to say, but I’m happy I did.
Me too. We live in a society that does not take God seriously anymore. Nobody believes in Hell anymore. Everyone believes in Eternal Security nowadays. "Just get saved and you are good to go", they say, but the Bible says...

Hebrews
12:12 Wherefore lift up the hands which hang down, and the feeble knees;
12:13 And make straight paths for your feet, lest that which is lame be turned out of the way; but let it rather be healed.
12:14 Follow peace with all [men], and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:
12:15 Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble [you], and thereby many be defiled;
12:16 Lest there [be] any fornicator, or profane person, as Esau, who for one morsel of meat sold his birthright.
12:17 For ye know how that afterward, when he would have inherited the blessing, he was rejected: for he found no place of repentance, though he sought it carefully with tears.

Welcome to CC. Seek to draw nigh to Jesus, and He will draw nigh to you.

James
4:7 Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
4:8 Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse [your] hands, [ye] sinners; and purify [your] hearts, [ye] double minded.
4:9 Be afflicted, and mourn, and weep: let your laughter be turned to mourning, and [your] joy to heaviness.
4:10 Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.
 

TabinRivCA

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Nice to meet you Chowder and so glad the Lord led you to CC:) I hope you will join in on the Forums, God bless you!
 

Evmur

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There's life beyond the cross Chow, but you can't get around it to reach the promised land. Welcome aboard, we're a happy throng, by and large.