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Black Sheep

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:( Hey all,

I just wanted to also introduce myself. I am new here, as you can see. I am not a gung-ho Christian, as of late, anyway. Actually, not for years. I was saved when I was 17..I did as much Bible study as time would allow..had as much interaction with as many Christians as I could. But, it was short lived....very short lived. Though, I was told by others, I have a call on my life, and I felt it also..I did not keep the faith and please God.

I was on my way to Christian college after graduation..but, I then put it as this. "You cannot bend a steel rod." Meaning, it was not long before I was doing what I wanted to do...not what God wanted. I guess it really is devastaing for some of us when, "you get off the milk, and on the meat."

Anyway, years of alcohol and drug use later, here I am..trying to find my way back into the fold. What really stresses me, is I am a divorcee..but, wait..it was not my fault...she was unfaithful..that is all I need to say about that right now, she was unfaithful. That really plays on my mind alot.

What I really mean to say, is please as you see this post, please say even the quickest of prayers..to help me find my nitch...to help me find God again. I know where to look, I know how to look...but, it is the feeling of acceptance that kills me.

I did go to a church last Sunday, but..I felt so lost and scared, I left before the Pastor even started service. People, please help me find the strength to look soley for Jesus. I need Him so bad. I know He has a high call on my life..I can feel it. I even felt it when I was doing as I pleased. Don't get me wrong, I still mess up, but..I don't want to anymore..sinning is no longer fun. When you hear "You reap what you sow." Let me tell you, it is oh so very, very true.

Enough of me now. I hope to have a great post next time. I also look forward to meeting any one of you on here. Thanks so much for your time. God Bless.
 

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Currahee, first let me say, Welcome! :wave:

Second, no matter where you've been or what you've done, God's not finished with you yet. He wants you back more than you'll ever know. Don't give up on finding a church that you feel comfortable with. A lot of people (including me) have been where you are. I was deserted by my husband that left me with 2 little girls. Alone one night I contemplated suicide but God told me that I needed to help those little girls, and I have. I will be praying for peace in your life. If you need to talk, I'm just a PM away.
 
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Welcome to CF!

Get back into the Word again and let it fill your heart. Remember Jesus said"All that the Father giveth to Me shall come to Me;and him that cometh to Me I will in no wise cast out." I will pray for you too.
We have a deeper fellowship forum located here:http://www.christianforums.com/f136. God be with you and welcome home.
 
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Hiya, and welcome, Currahee, from another black sheep! :wave:

I've managed to backslide horrendously several times since I be came a Christian. I always felt that I had to be "perfect" before God, and so if I fell into a sin, instead of repenting or asking Him for help with the habits I was finding it hard to break, I just ran away instead.

Then, of course, I'd get to the stage where I dared not return to Jesus because I was half enjoying some of the sins I was committing and I didn't really want to give them up for Him. I just shut Him out of my mind and my life.

It was the same story with various churches I attended. I'd make it into some congregation or other, and then slip into sin and/or depression... Once again, running away rather than persevering or asking for help.

God has never given up on me, and I know that He won't with you either. I have no words to express the extent of His faithfulness to even the most wilful of His children! He wants you back even more than you want to be back, so that He can bless you abundantly and guide you to your full, amazing potential.

I'm praying for you, Currahee :prayer:

Take care, and God bless,
Bel
 
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