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HoldingOn2013

HoldingOn2013

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I don't know if I'm posting this right or if I'll even get a response. But I have to put this down now and express myself at this moment to get it out of my being. I have a lot of inner struggles and feel like I'm constantly fighting with myself to do the right thing etc... It's so easy for me to provide words of comfort to others and to be there to help and just do whatever I can to make things better for other people but I just can't seem to do that for myself. I know I'm fighting against something bigger than me. All I ask is that you pray for me. Thank you.....
 
Dear sister. This doesn't sound good. You are married. What does that mean for you? We live in a world that exalts woman and pressures them into having complete control. Even to the point of leaving their husbands and have whatever they want. I saw on CBC a beautiful family being torn apart because this wife was being lured away by Playboy. The husband pretended to be happy for his beautiful wife's choice. She left behind two littje children and a husband. Her worth as a sex object was more important. I grieved for that family. I hope you are much wiser and stay near Godly woman. I go through huge struggles. I'm scared. Please hold your ground. Don't let yourself become vulnerable. I'm going to my knees for you in prayer, right now. :-)
 
Your struggle seems familiar. I had a conversation just the other day with someone when we were connecting that very idea with the fact that I am more than willing to go to someone else's house and clean up there but I just can't seem to get motivated to clean my own house. Mine is daunting and overwhelming.

Sometimes I just don't know where to start and when I try it all comes tumbling down like the closet full of stuff that you crammed and then slammed quickly hoping to hide it all for awhile. I am currently going through this book that may interest you. It is by Lysa Terkeurst and is called, "Unglued" (Making wise choices in the midst of raw emotions). A little over halfway thru and my copy is underlined and written in it in all sorts of places. Just a suggestion.

I will definitely pray for you though. You keep praying and asking God to clearly show you where you need to be worked on and changed and HOW to do it.
 
Thank you all for your words and prayers. I know that everyone's walk with God is difficult at time for many different reasons. I will look into the book suggested. It's good to know that even though I didn't give any specific information about my situation, the feelings can be the same for many people. I recently felt myself drifting away from God in subtle ways and it's been scary. This is why I sought out this site. I thank God that I can express myself on here in ways that I would never be able to in "real life". And I'm thankful that there are people out there such as yourselves that can offer comfort and words of encouragement and prayers. I thank you all for your prayers. Let me add that I love my family (husband and kids) and want to be a better wife and mother.
 
Funny thing, I've been going through something similar. It seems that the more we help others the more inner fighting we have w ourselves. I asked God the same question..."why do I keep struggling with my past memories and emotions (especially when I have just prayed); Ive learned that the more I keep my mind occupied w spiritual meditation ( like listening to instrumental christian music while reading the bible) really soothes me. I leave you w this scripture and hope it can be of some help, for the bible talks about constant struggle within the spirit and the flesh. Gal. 5:16-17
 
HoldingOn2013 said:
I don't know if I'm posting this right or if I'll even get a response. But I have to put this down now and express myself at this moment to get it out of my being. I have a lot of inner struggles and feel like I'm constantly fighting with myself to do the right thing etc... It's so easy for me to provide words of comfort to others and to be there to help and just do whatever I can to make things better for other people but I just can't seem to do that for myself. I know I'm fighting against something bigger than me. All I ask is that you pray for me. Thank you.....
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Beloved of your Father,

Perhaps if you were to look at your own situation, and think of what you would say to another believer who is in the same boat...
and then afford yourself the same level of love and compassion you already know the Lord has for that other person, it might help?

Because, you know, we are all that 'other person'. :) (including y-o-u)
To the Lord, you are just as deserving of His love and His mercy and His compassion as the rest of us. ♥

Often when I feel at the end of the proverbial rope, I think of this:
The eternal God is a dwelling place, And underneath are the everlasting arms (Deut. 33:27)

And I just let go...:)

praying for you, dear one,
ellie
 
Praying for you and all you ask in Jesus's name with praise and thanksgiving.

God bless
pickles :)
 
Welcome to Christian Chat!
I pray you find the same love, fellowship and hope I have found here!
This is a little different than church...because there is always someone on line!
God can use this family to speak to your heart 24/7 :)
I pray you come back often and visit :)
Love in Christ, Shekaniah ( Mother, wife and grandma :) )
 
WELCOME TO THE THRONE OF GOD, ALL ARE WELCOME. I DON'T HAVE ANSWERS, BUT THE WORD OF THE LORD SAYS, SURLY THE SPIRIT IS WILLING BUT THE FLESH IS WEAK. THE JOY OF THE LORD IS OUR STRENGHT. HE IS ALL POWERFULL, TO HAVE HAD CREATED ALL THINGS, SURELY THE BIBLE SAYS HE KNOWS OUR FRAME, THAT WE ARE DUST. SORRY IF DIDN'T POST THESE SCRIPTURES WHERE THEY'RE FROM, BUT THEY ARE FROM THE WORD. RESIST THE DEVIL AND HE WILL FLEE FROM YOU. DEPRESSION, CAUSES TIREDNESS. MANY THINGS TO HANDLE WITH 2 HANDS, BUT KNOW THAT YOUR HEART IS NOT ONE BUT 2 WITH THE LORD, AND HE WILL AND DOES GIVE YOU THE ABILITY TO MOVE ON AND GO ON. HE SAYS "MY GRACE IS SUFFICIENT FOR THEE." WHAT DO WE DO. TALK TO THE LORD. HE HAS MADE THE WAY. GOD BLESS YOU RICHLY AND GIVE YOU ENERGY. " FOR YE SHALL RISE UP AS THE EAGLES, AND YE SHALL RUN, AND NOT FAINT." THE WORD IS OUR SPIRITUAL SOAP, IT CARASS'S OUR HEART, AND CLEANSES IT AT THE SAME TIME.:):D:p
 
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Thank you all for your words and prayers. I know that everyone's walk with God is difficult at time for many different reasons. I will look into the book suggested. It's good to know that even though I didn't give any specific information about my situation, the feelings can be the same for many people. I recently felt myself drifting away from God in subtle ways and it's been scary. This is why I sought out this site. I thank God that I can express myself on here in ways that I would never be able to in "real life". And I'm thankful that there are people out there such as yourselves that can offer comfort and words of encouragement and prayers. I thank you all for your prayers. Let me add that I love my family (husband and kids) and want to be a better wife and mother.
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I really feel I can relate to you right now. I am once again stuck in a depressive state. not implying that you are...and it is so hard to DO or SAY or Be the right thing/woman I know i should be in God...I am looking into getting some counselling, as I just need to talk! This site may be helpful too, if we can pray for and encourage one another.
I feel your feelings Sister in Christ
Lord take away the darkness and confusion and pain that may make us drift away from you, because we feel so disconnected. I pray this for my sister as well as myself in your Holy name, Amen
 
Before the throne of God he doesn't see our impurities, only our
Purity ... He pays the
Other no mind... you are righteous
And Holy, perfectly made in His Image... There is never going to be anyone like you.. You
Are an individual piece of His artwork.. He Himself breathed
Life into your lungs..sometimes He wants us to just rest.. And hand everything to Him... Where Jis word comforts us and brings us to
Stiller waters.... Calmer horizons .. He will never no never leave us not forsake us ... All is fine in his perfact time and his perfact will... Not our will but his ... Sometimes he waits for us to wear ourselves out to tue point of exhaustion.. Tjis is where he goes " FINALLY". Now will you please please hand this to me ?
Do you trust me with it ? Let me show you what I can do with it while you rest in me ...
He is always drawing is near to him... Focus in his
Love and care for you ... He had much to show you!!
 
HoldingOn2013 said:
I have good days and then I have bad days. Guess that is normal, right?
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I think that's everyone's experience. :)

Praying the good days become more common,
and the Lord show You each and every thing He wants you to learn from all this.
(which is a sure bet! :) )

You are loved. ♥
 
Lord, I lift this soul up to you in prayer and I just ask that you surround her with your love and your comfort and that you be her strength and her defender against the powers of darkness that she fears she is facing, I pray and ask on Jesus name amen. Keep your chin up sweetheart, the devil just likes to make you feel hopeless but its a lie. You do NOT have to buy into that crap. Lay all of that fear at the Lords feet and he will give you back his peace when you give him that darn fear ok. Be blessed and know that you are not alone ever and that each of your steps are directed by the Lord. Try surrendering your life to him every morning (tis what i do :D )
 
I am praying for you and thinking about you, God bless you and hang in there:)

And i have good days and bad days too but i always look up to god on my bad days!!!
 
Hopefully I'm moving in the right direction. Struggles happen often, but I have found myself much more aware of what I'm allowing myself to feel and think.
 
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