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I'm new here of sorts - I've not posted an introduction as it's difficult to do so; I dont know who I am.


I've come in search of help. For myself. So selfish, selfish. I want to believe He's out there - something is out there. I hope that this is true. I am a new and most silent member of my local Unitarian Church, but am afraid to speak up, ask there for guidence, afraid they'll see me for who I am, reject me.


I want to reform. Desperate. I've lived a life of sin, I know it, and still do in many ways. I've lied for so long, everyone who knows me dont actually know me at all. This has to be the most difficult thing I've written or said in too long. The truth. I am a lier. Oh! How can even you believe me, when I'm confessing as one who lies?


I've told people things about myself that arn't true. Many things are true, I have emotional problems, an eating disorder. These things are obvious. But many other big things that are supposedly me, well, they're not. And it's been so long now, I darn't confess to friends and helpers. Where do we go? I dont want to lose them, but have betrayed their trust. I gained their trust on lies, but to now tell the truth years later, it's too late, too far gone. I would lose them (most arent Christian, I dont know how they will react, whether they would have it in their hearts to forgive.) I would lose them, and cannot bear to live a life of lonliness.


I know I deserve lonliness and worse. Am selfish. I know. I dont know what to do to reform, to live a good, honest life. I joined the church seeking answers. None have come. I pray to the Lord at night, hoping he'll hear my desperate cries for guidence, I've tried meditating, but I'm alone with this truth, with no way out.


Deep down, I know that the only way is to be forthright with all concerned. Friends, helpers, doctors.. but I am afraid. Far more afraid than words can express.


I come here today, anonymously, hoping for perhaps a few words of guidence. I am deeply ashamed of my actions, have little idea how it started or why, but the actions are out of control. I am so sorry. I wish I could tell them all how sorry I am, for not being the person I presented. For taking them on an emotional rollorcoaster - and for nothing.


Ann
 

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No matter how deep the stain of your sins, I can remove it. I can make you as clean as freshly fallen snow. Even if you are stained as red as crimson, I can make you white as wool. (Isaiah 1:18)

Don't be troubled. You trust God, now trust in me. (John 14:1)

:prayer: It is my heart's desire that you find even the slightest bit of comfort out of these scriptures. PM me if you need anything, absolutely anything, and I'll be there for you. You are loved.
 
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jesus_freak_for_life said:
*hug*
No matter how deep the stain of your sins, I can remove it. I can make you as clean as freshly fallen snow. Even if you are stained as red as crimson, I can make you white as wool. (Isaiah 1:18)

Don't be troubled. You trust God, now trust in me. (John 14:1)

:prayer: It is my heart's desire that you find even the slightest bit of comfort out of these scriptures. PM me if you need anything, absolutely anything, and I'll be there for you. You are loved.
Perfect post and so loving. :hug:


Hugs and prayers for Ann. I am here for you as well.
 
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jesus_freak_for_life said:
*hug*
No matter how deep the stain of your sins, I can remove it. I can make you as clean as freshly fallen snow. Even if you are stained as red as crimson, I can make you white as wool. (Isaiah 1:18)

Don't be troubled. You trust God, now trust in me. (John 14:1)

:prayer: It is my heart's desire that you find even the slightest bit of comfort out of these scriptures. PM me if you need anything, absolutely anything, and I'll be there for you. You are loved.

I am still in awe of these scriptures..

Thank you.
 
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:hug: Precious one, Jesus knows all of this. All HE asks is that you confess your sins, which you are doing, and turn from them. You must learn to trust the gentle Shepherd. HE loves you so very much and is very proud of you that you have taken these steps. Anything gained by dishonesty will not last, these are things of the world.
Listen to what Jesus_Freak_for_Life posted, that was so perfect! She has struggled and from that post I think she has made great strides in coming to know how much SHE is loved! Here on this forum you will find those who have been forgiven much, (ME for one)! We understand and can pray for you when you are struggling, we have BEEN there. That's what the followers of Jesus do, they love one another and pray for one another. We are to strengthen those who are weak and encourage those who are struggling! Feel free to PM me if you would like Ann, if you think I could help. {{{BIG CYBER-HUG}}} IN the meantime I will :pray:
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JFFL, awesome scriptures. i never seen those b4, thanx for sharing.

ann, :hug: lying comes with an ED. if you tell ur friends, why you felt it necessary to lie, and give em a sincere apology, i'm sure they'll understand.

been there done that, and i still have the friend i hurt. he doesnt trust me like b4. but he accepts me, and realizes why i did it.. and still loves me. i know ur friends will too. just be real.

u do deserve happiness, not lonliness. u deserve alot more then u will allow for urself, but, it'll take u to realize this, b4 u get it. God wants you outta this mess u put urself in.. he's waiting to help u out.. don't be afraid to accept his hand in help.
 
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Thanks, DJ. Thanks, Urban. The support here has been fantastic beyond words.

Urban, the lies go beyond that that's to do with ED, but I am going to fess up. They deserve more, and I want to give them the goodness they deserve.

This morning, in church, the sermon spoke to me in a way that hasnt happened before. I think it's happening. I think it's time.

Ann
 
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Well, good, keep not telling anymore lies.

I would suggest, if you can afford it, go pay a Christian Counselor, and tell him the truth, all of it. It will be a load off your mind. Or, I would go to a mainline Christian pastor, make an appointment, and go and tell him/or her all the truth. Going to another congregations pastor will make it easier. You gotta confess the whole mess.

God says he hates lies, he hates them because they hurt people in way that prevents them from growing. Sounds like you know that.

Also, for a while, restrict your talking to people you have told a lie to. Sounds like you may be addicted to lying, so not talking would be like going cold turkey.

Don't worry, if you have accepted Christ as your LORD and Savior, God will not condemn you. But maybe you should reconsider if you did indeed accept Christ as your LORD, and let his HOLY SPIRIT enter into your mind. If you haven't, you can confess your sins and accept Christ sacrifice by speaking out loud to him that you believe in him, and then ask JESUS for the Holy Spirit to be place inside of you.

I think it is great you are hoping to come clean on all this. No matter what, if you turn to God with your whole heart, and begin a life of obedience to him you will be gloriously changed over time. It's worth it.
 
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