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Recent content by PrayerInProgress

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    Where are we getting help in real life (offline)?

    I tried counseling, but ran out of money right about the time it was helping. So since then I have just prayed for more faith. As for things like guilt and shame caused by temptation/giving in to temptation/lustful thoughts/etc, I have been praying for those to go away for about 20 years. They...
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    DNA testing a toothbrush

    I would say the same goes for at least some women also. My first girlfriend was in kindergarden and didn't end until 9th grade. There was no fooling around or promiscuity involved and we both loved the Lord. Then one day I found out she'd been having an affair with another guy from another...
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    So hurt.. So lonely

    I'm sorry to hear about your pain! Relationships ending can be very painful. You're blessed in that you have the love of Jesus Christ in your heart and He will heal all your pain in time! From the sound of things, I would bet that she is hearing everyone around her saying what a mistake she...
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    Noticing patterns of giving in to temptation

    Thanks for replying Flnativegrl! That exactly sums up what I was hoping to say.....about focusing on the goal, not the obstacles. I guess I get to wordy in my posts......it took me 2 full paragraphs to explain what you summarized perfectly in just one sentence!!! ^_^ Anyway, thanks for that...
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    please pray for my health and about tumours

    I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Always know that you are in the loving hands of the Master, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, may He watch over you and bless you in this trying time. P.I.P
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    depressed and hurt ........ help

    I know what it is like to feel alone. All I know is that I would be lost without Jesus. Sometimes when I feel alone I take comfort in knowing that this is an opportunity to spend my days as much as possible in constant prayer. I pray that He will comfort you right now and restore your heart with...
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    Noticing patterns of giving in to temptation

    I just wanted to share something that I've noticed in my healing walk with Jesus. There is always the possibility that when I am trying to avoid certain behaviors, that concentrating too hard on the nature of the problem (what I want to change) rather than focusing completely on the solution...
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    How to boost energy

    Yes, I know what you mean. Especially about adding salt to my diet. I was pretty worried about that so I called and asked. They weren't too crazy about it, but when I spoke to the doctor he said most of the time he would say no adding more salt, but in my case that it would probably be okay to...
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    How do I cope?

    Jake, please don't give up hope. I felt the same way for the first almost 30 years of my life. Seemed like I was never going to find who God wanted me to be with. Then one day I met a wonderful lady who has been by my side since the day we met. You never know when the right girl is going to be...
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    joel osteen is a good man

    I can't say anything about his character or Christianity and I would not presume to judge him. I have only watched a few of his programs in the past, but overall I tend to watch more programs that speak to me and my need to follow Christ's example.
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    Is forgiveness always mandatory?

    Very powerful message! Thanks for posting it. makes perfect sense.
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    the maker's diet

    I tried this diet and I did lose a little bit of weight with it. But I also had a hard time with sticking to the diet because of the calories and my terrible hunger pains. So towards the end of the first stage I started adding in more foods. To offset the hunger I was feeling I started making...
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    What can I take long term for depression and anxiety?

    Some very good advice here. Thanks for all the suggestions!
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    How to boost energy

    I have found that if my water intake is too low that my energy levels drop. I also get this way if I don't take my multi vitamin. When I get back to normal hydration level my energy seems to come back pretty well. Also if I am on a low salt diet I tend to get low energy after a few days. Go figure.
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    Did you know karate and martial arts are not for Christians?

    Not all martial arts are into chi power. I think it's how you use it and what you do with it rather than how it makes you into something. that's just me though.