what are you feeling right now? (24)

[DragonFox91]

It's the same dumb struggle over & over

 

[Unqualified]

What you mean boss.

ive got work for a week. Hobby on Saturday. Cool day 74 F. Evening rendezvous. Should be special. All by my lonesome self. Hot cha cha.

 

[GodDoesListen55]

Numb; Rest In Peace, Aunt Angela.

 

[peaceful-forest]

Feeling sad.

A penpal I have has informed me she will not be coming back to the forum, she is going to focus on other things.

 

[RileyG]

Feeling sad.

A penpal I have has informed me she will not be coming back to the forum, she is going to focus on other things.

I'm sorry to hear that

 

[RileyG]

Numb; Rest In Peace, Aunt Angela.

Sorry for your loss.

 

[GodDoesListen55]

Sorry for your loss.

Thank you!

 

[peaceful-forest]

I have been stressed out a lot lately.

I can't help but think it's the new coffee I've been drinking. It does have a strange ingredient in it - calcium from marine algae.

I wonder if this is what's making me feel nuts? Or maybe it's my job? It's beyond what I normally feel.

 

[Unqualified]

Caffeine makes me crazy in any thing. So I don’t drink it. Calcium is an active ingrredient and extra caffeine could be opening a door in your mind.

quite content but guilty…etc.

 

[SavedByGrace3]

Not wanting to see Facebook or YouTube. The amount of hate and evil being spewed is too much for me. Want to just lock my doors and study the Word.

 

[GodDoesListen55]

Tired...

 

[OnceLostButNowFound]

Kinda lonely and frustrated to be honest.

I've always enjoyed video games and animation. I used to enjoy spending time with others who enjoy playing video games and and watching animation. Even before coming to Christ though, I knew an overwhelming portion of them seem to dedicate way too much time to these hobbies and as a result of their self-imposed isolation, they end up taking on lifestyles where they essentially degrade and debase themselves.

I guess part of it is because historically, "nerds" have always been seen as outcasts. But instead of rising above the stigma, they embrace it, as well as all the negative aspects associated with it.

And since recognizing Jesus as the way, truth, and the light, I've really began to notice how many of these people outright despise God and His ways. You can say the same about lots of people, but few are as outspoken about it. Many of them claim to be open minded and accepting of other beliefs, but as soon as you mention Jesus in a way that isn't ironic, that mask quickly falls off.

And while I've certainly got a lot better about it, I'm still a little socially awkward and have a hard time connecting to a lot of people. As I too always felt like an outcast. But not in the same way. To use an analogy, I feel like a tiny round peg in a big square hole. I technically fit in, but I know deep down that I'm still vastly different from everyone else. Including other Christians.

I can take comfort that Jesus fully knows and loves me though. So I can't really complain, lol.

 

[Unqualified]

I don’t fit either. But I know I’m saved and that’s enough. I have my relationship with Jesus and He accepts me just the way I am. I have to love correction because I’m not perfect, the Bible says. The church is a place for misfits and that’s ok. But God is good to all.

 

[Sacred.Beautiful.]

I feel like something very negative has a hold over my heart, that's preventing me from having a true relationship with God.

 

[SavedByGrace3]

I feel like something very negative has a hold over my heart, that's preventing me from having a true relationship with God.

I felt that way for a long time. I knew Jesus took my sins, and I was forgiven. But I still felt guilty, was full of regret, and even shame.
Then I found out that He also provided for our conscience—even that. He knew this would happen and that this self-guilt, regret, and shame would stand between us and Him. I was unable to have faith. I could not bring myself to faith, but I was always hesitant with my head down. I could not praise or worship from my heart. That self-guilt just pulled me down and turned me away. But then the Lord showed me this.

Hebrews 9:14 KJV
14 How much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without spot to God, purge your conscience from dead works to serve the living God?

Hebrews 10:22 KJV
22 Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water.

The Lord provided for even this. He knew this would happen, so He provided for it. "I know you have guilt and shame, and that is understandable. But I want you to know that I took your shame and guilt. Also, I want you to be able to approach the Father with boldness. I want you to come into My house with praise."

Hebrews 8:12 KJV
12 For I will be merciful to their unrighteousness, and their sins and their iniquities will I remember no more.

He wants you to forget them, too. He wants you to please Him with faith. He wants you to worship Him with a pure heart and spirit.
This, I pray, will help you as it did me.

 

[Sacred.Beautiful.]

I feel like thanking SavedByGrace3 for the beautiful post that helps a great deal.

 

[SavedByGrace3]

I feel like thanking SavedByGrace3 for the beautiful post that helps a great deal.

The Lord is good and His mercy really does endure forever!
This has also been rolling around in my heart.

Psalms 3:3 KJV
3 But thou, O LORD, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head.

 

[RileyG]

I feel very alone in my city. It's such an awful feeling. ugh

 

[RileyG]

Not wanting to see Facebook or YouTube. The amount of hate and evil being spewed is too much for me. Want to just lock my doors and study the Word.

Same here

 

[Yusuphhai]

Need Communion.