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16th July 2012, 09:40 AM
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Ok, apologies in advance as this is going to sound like a bit of a soap opera.
I'm a 40 year old straight male, living in England. For the last 5 years or so I have been heading into Christianity (and out of paganism), which has been going down like a lead balloon with my partner (she is a pagan still).
3 and a half years ago, whilst beginning study for a PGCE (Teacher Training) I became agoraphobic (after always loving the outdoors, so a bit of a shock to me) to the point that I have spent these 3 and half years housebound.
On top of this, my partner's 16 year old son "came out" as gay, and his mother has no problem with him "sleeping with" his "boyfriend". Whenever I raise any comment on this I am left in no doubt that it is deemed none of my business.
So, I'm (for now) housebound, living in a (rented) house with a liberal pagan partner (who I no longer "go near") who has an openly gay son (which she finds no problem at all), and I am utterly stumped as to what to do. My parents are far too old to look after me (and although I am recovering and crave the capability to get back to work and the world, I expect it to be a year or so more before I am 'sorted' in any sense).
In the meantime prayers would be much appreciated.
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16th July 2012, 09:55 AM
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16th July 2012, 09:59 AM
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I'm a 40 year old straight male, living in England. For the last 5 years or so I have been heading into Christianity (and out of paganism), which has been going down like a lead balloon with my partner (she is a pagan still).
3 and a half years ago, whilst beginning study for a PGCE (Teacher Training) I became agoraphobic (after always loving the outdoors, so a bit of a shock to me) to the point that I have spent these 3 and half years housebound.
On top of this, my partner's 16 year old son "came out" as gay, and his mother has no problem with him "sleeping with" his "boyfriend". Whenever I raise any comment on this I am left in no doubt that it is deemed none of my business.
So, I'm (for now) housebound, living in a (rented) house with a liberal pagan partner (who I no longer "go near") who has an openly gay son (which she finds no problem at all), and I am utterly stumped as to what to do. My parents are far too old to look after me (and although I am recovering and crave the capability to get back to work and the world, I expect it to be a year or so more before I am 'sorted' in any sense).
In the meantime prayers would be much appreciated.
See what I mean about the "soap opera"
Leap,
Your situation is difficult to say the least; but never be embarrassed - I personally do not see a soap opera. I see a man in need of deliverance.
I would suggest that you put the following scriptures on 3X5 index cards - choose a couple to put on your bathroom mirror. Read them OUT LOUD every single day. Tell God that your plan is to trust him while you go through the process of reading his Word out loud each day until He delivers you.
Fasting is also something I would strongly recommend. It is a very powerful tool - weapon - for spiritual warfare. Here are the scriptures I suggest you make your daily bread:
The Lord is my Light and my Salvation--whom shall I fear or dread? The Lord is the Refuge and Stronghold of my life--of whom shall I be afraid? Psalm 27: 1
Wait and hope for and expect the Lord; be brave and of good courage and let your heart be stout and enduring. Yes, wait for and hope for and expect the Lord. Psalm 27: 14
Say to those who are of a fearful and hasty heart, Be strong, fear not! Behold, your God will come with vengeance; with the recompense of God He will come and save you. Isaiah 35: 4
Fear not [there is nothing to fear], for I am with you; do not look around you in terror and be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen and harden you to difficulties, yes, I will help you; yes, I will hold you up and retain you with My [victorious] right hand of rightness and justice. Isaiah 41: 10
For I the Lord your God hold your right hand; I am the Lord, Who says to you, Fear not; I will help you! Isaiah 41: 13
For God did not give us a spirit of timidity (of cowardice, of craven and cringing and fawning fear), but [He has given us a spirit] of power and of love and of calm and well-balanced mind and discipline and self-control. 2 Timothy 1:7
In Whom, because of our faith in Him, we dare to have the boldness (courage and confidence) of free access (an unreserved approach to God with freedom and without fear). Ephesians 3: 12
So we take comfort and are encouraged and confidently and boldly say, The Lord is my Helper; I will not be seized with alarm [I will not fear or dread or be terrified]. What can man do to me? Hebrews 13: 6
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16th July 2012, 10:00 AM
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16th July 2012, 11:16 AM
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16th July 2012, 11:45 AM
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16th July 2012, 03:23 PM
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16th July 2012, 10:11 PM
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