Thank you I had a discussion with friend a bit ago (she is not a believer but I think some progress is happening) I was just uncomfortable with something's however they are things I still struggle with I wanted to drop a hint without the pot calling the kettle so to speak
I think people start to feel they are defined by there maladies. Its difficult to describe myself without mention my autism or extremely anxious nature.
No beloved, you’re not going to hell. If you place your faith in Jesus then you have salvation. You will make mistakes throughout life just like everyone else does, the difference between you and nonbelievers is that God’s grace is upon you. Rejoice and be glad.I guess it doesn't matter apparently I'm going to hell regardless
' 2 Cor 5:7
Please know that it is not us who does the converting. No one can see the truth unless the Holy Spirit opens the eyes of the heart. That means that your responsibility is to be responsive when you are prodded by God. This is one of those "lean not on your own understanding" moments. He will prompt you and he will give you the words. Sometimes it seems like the perfect opportunity but you can tell, as soon as you start to speak, that you are going on your own power. It will feel like sawdust in your mouth. There will be no connection.
That's good to hear. My past has many burnt bridges
The one that I post less frequently with Usually a few Bible verses or one of Magentas lovely panels as well as the Authors name or names in the bottom right . Is done speech to text from a Zondervan 12 step recovery NIV Bible that I picked up a couple of months ago just to use there. I already had an NIV but I bought a new one because it has cross references to the steps. They can and have be applied to many psycho/social, OCD/addictive and or mood disorders. By thousands perhaps millions of people. I have 2 columns of programs listed in small print in my Bible alone. It works if you work it. it's not magic. Honesty, Open mindedness and willingness are required. Then faith will follow. The idea is that Jesus is the rock and we Christians need to build upon the rock to recover. The AA mantra; " Half measures avail us nothing" indicates to me in order to start building on solid foundation, we must start with the Lord ans seek his Good Orderly Directions as the best way to start and keep a new life. Have a nice day and get a dose of serenity at CRA on the Miscellaneous forum. Here's a link to make it easier. https://christianchat.com/threads/cra-christians-in-recovery-anonymous.184102/post-4118206NA's Just For Today (posted in Bob's CRA thread) talks about how prayer needs to be joined with action. Do you read the posts there on any kind of regular basis? They are from daily devotionals and recovery-oriented materials you may find quite helpful. I know I do, and so does Bob. We especially appreciate the resource we found in Partners in Hope, for it uses Scripture along with a deep understanding of our dysfunctions as human beings. Don't forget that God works through our weaknesses, also
If you DIDN'T see your faults more clearly after starting to follow Christ... THEN I would begin to worry. See what you see, and then just thank Jesus for covering it all for you.
@BrotherMike, I neglected to say hello to you. Forgive me. Greetings!
Happy New Year to you too! This just reconfirms we need to keep on studying the Bible so it's fresh in our minds. Wow... it makes me reflect on situations in my life where I did not speak up. Coming from an introvert probably more times than not. I do have friends that we don't talk about politics or religion because we both disagree. One I've known since second grade. I know God put him in my life for a reason. I know he doesn't want to hear it so I don't speak it. It makes me think will I be accountable for his actions... just a powerful verse. Being a Christian is not easy! It doesn't ever change my faith and I know he did all the work on the cross for us. I need His grace daily.
