I've been falling into temptation.

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Jae

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I recently began a new job, and it's taking up the time I would normally spend at church. I have been feeling like I've been falling more and more into temptation since I'm less around Christian influences and more around negative ones. I've barely been praying or reading my bible. I've been trying to fix it, but every single day is a battle, and some days I just give in, and then I feel so shameful about it... But it feels so neverending. What do I do to fix it? I keep trying, and I feel like I'm getting nowhere.
 
mystdancer50

mystdancer50

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Find a way to get that church time in. Does your church have Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday services? Pray to prepare for the time to talk to your boss and see if they can adjust your schedule to accommodate some church time.

Now, aside from that, it is your choice and your responsibility to read the Bible, worship and pray daily. Church attendance won't make you do this. It is your own hunger and desire that brings this to be in your life. You need to commit and stick with it. That is the only way.
 
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stacygo72

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You have the hunger, don't let the enemy deceive or lie to you. I was talking to a friend today about this same prayer request and she said that God is right there with you. You can pick up right where you left off and you won't feel distant from God anymore.
 
RickyZ

RickyZ

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You say your new job is not a Christian influence... do you know that none of the people you work with are Christians? If they're all not I'd question my being there, but I wouldn't leave unless God confirmed I wasn't supposed to be there. Commute time might be a time to get your mind on God, either by audio or book. Break time too, is there an app that shoots out a verse at a set time? Perhaps I should create that, at break time it reminds you with a Bible verse you can then rest and meditate on while you break. Then when break's over it rings in with another one you take back to work. Ask if you can modify your hours to accomodate church. They have to give some leeway for religious preferences. And remember, God walks with you every step of the way. He sits at your desk with you, so why not involve Him in your day to day? Hey Lord, what do You think about this memo? He wants that kind of inclusion in your life. He's not just found at church.
 
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jb800m

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Praying that God will teach you better time management, to show you how to praise GOd with your job, and to give you peace at this time
 
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J-Kay

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Jae said:
I recently began a new job, and it's taking up the time I would normally spend at church. I have been feeling like I've been falling more and more into temptation since I'm less around Christian influences and more around negative ones. I've barely been praying or reading my bible. I've been trying to fix it, but every single day is a battle, and some days I just give in, and then I feel so shameful about it... But it feels so neverending. What do I do to fix it? I keep trying, and I feel like I'm getting nowhere.
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It is very helpful to play Inspirational music when you find yourself busy
with your hands and don't have time to sit and read. If you drive, play Christian
CD. If you would discipline yourself you could also play CD as you go to sleep.
It is really important to keep the Word going in some manner. Otherwise you
will slip and you will find it difficult to forgive yourself. I pray to God He
will make a way out of the temptation you have facing you. But from my own
experience I can say, YOU and ME are the ones who make the choice which way
we are going to go. Believe me, you don't want to walk that path that leads to
temptation. God bless you ~ You did a good thing coming in and admitting this.
Prayers for you ~ Hang in there. ~ You do realize you can find Christian
teachings and also scriptures on your computer ... If you would just take time
to read one verse. Write it down. Carry it with you and read it off and on until
you have memorized it. When all else fails, pray the Lords Prayer ~ Love in Christ.

 
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hospitalpharmacist

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To fall, to sin is normal. We are all sinners. What is important is to raise up everytime and begin to walk on the Christ's path again promising Him not to fall again.
Shame is normal too because everytime we sin we hurts our God : I feel it as well.
Remember that Christ came to the earth to save sinners.
So keep the hope and keep walking
 
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CHRISTENE

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Prayed.

May the Holy name of Lord Jesus Christ be glorified.

I lean on Holy Spirit for grace and support, try asking Holy Spirit to help and lead you.

God bless you.
 
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