OK, I know only God can help me and it is my own sin that is making me feel the way i do. My living is not even doing nothing(which would be more beneficial), it's being a burden to other people, although because of some sort of attatchment they hold to me they don't see it that way. I can't stop sinning. I mean, for my past sins i know i am forgiven through Jesus who died for me, but i continue to sin rather than living a new life in Christ. I don't really speak out enough about being a Christian and Jesus said something along the lines of 'those who disown me before man i will disown them before my Father in heaven' and not all those who call 'Lord Lord' will be saved. I have a strong desire to live a Christian life and live as Jesus lived, but clearly if i am still sinning (yes i know Christians are not perfect but i'm talking about very serious sin) my desire is fixated on the sinful things a lot of the time and again the bible says something along the lines of 'you can't serve two masters'. I'm not on medication, i know pills aren't the solution to my problem, God is. I often feel like commiting suicide but God has uplifted me in the past. He's always there for me yet i go back to my sinful lifestyle and end up feeling like this again. It is not because of my lack of faith in God i feel like killing myself but rather my lack of faith in myself. Despite not even wanting to i keep rebelling against His plan and hurting not only myself but others. I keep calling on God asking Him to change me and i know he's completely willing to, there's just something about me that i amn't doing right. My options are either to continue to be a burden or to kill myself hopefully hurting people less than i would alive?
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woah sweetheart. your mistake is not knowing how to apply God's promises to your life right now. this is something we all need to learn and build upon.
everything else, the struggles etc... we all face. but if you don't know how to apply God's promises to your own life, then you don't feel as special as He says you are. instead, you dwell on what you are not.
let's break this scripture down
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1 Peter 1:3-9
3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, (it means out of God's love he gave as this gift... not because of what we could do or deserve, but because He is merciful)
4 to an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled and that does not fade away, reserved in heaven for you, ( you don't control your salvation, God does... so you CAN'T loose or ruin it)
5 who are kept by the power of God through faith for salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. (you just need to believe that God is your Father and except his ways are better than yours... you have to believe in Him)
6 In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been grieved by various trials, (no matter what you do or go through who holds your salvation? so you can rejoyce and know that God will rescue you, from even yourself)
7 that the genuineness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found to praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ, (everything has a purpose and will shape you and your faith.... don't worry about how you are going to change your many flaws. God tells us He will help us. our struggles and trials help)
8 whom having not seen you love. Though now you do not see Him, yet believing, you rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory, (we don't see Him but we look for Him and take joy in what we believe, we are HIs)
9 receiving the end of your faiththe salvation of your souls. (we will recieve our inheritance)
.............how about different versions...................
!!!
1 Peter 1:3-5 (NKJV)
3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 to an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled and that does not fade away, reserved in heaven for you, 5 who are kept by the power of God through faith for salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.
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1 Peter 1:3-5 (NIV)
3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fadekept in heaven for you, 5 who through faith are shielded by God's power until the coming of the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time.
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1 Peter 1:3-5 (NLT)
3All honor to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, for it is by his boundless mercy that God has given us the privilege of being born again. Now we live with a wonderful expectation because Jesus Christ rose again from the dead. 4For God has reserved a priceless inheritance for his children. It is kept in heaven for you, pure and undefiled, beyond the reach of change and decay. 5And God, in his mighty power, will protect you until you receive this salvation, because you are trusting him. It will be revealed on the last day for all to see.
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1 Peter 1:3-5 (ASV)
3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to his great mercy begat us again unto a living hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 unto an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you, 5 who by the power of God are guarded through faith unto a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.
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1 Peter 1:3-5 (NIRV)
3 Give praise to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. In his great mercy he has given us a new birth and a hope that is alive. It is alive because Jesus Christ rose from the dead. 4 He has given us new birth so that we might share in what belongs to him. It is a gift that can never be destroyed. It can never spoil or even fade away. It is kept in heaven for you. 5 Through faith you are kept safe by God's power. Your salvation is going to be completed. It is ready to be shown to you in the last days.
everything else, the struggles etc... we all face. but if you don't know how to apply God's promises to your own life, then you don't feel as special as He says you are. instead, you dwell on what you are not.
let's break this scripture down
....1 Peter 1:3-9
3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, (it means out of God's love he gave as this gift... not because of what we could do or deserve, but because He is merciful)
4 to an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled and that does not fade away, reserved in heaven for you, ( you don't control your salvation, God does... so you CAN'T loose or ruin it)
5 who are kept by the power of God through faith for salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. (you just need to believe that God is your Father and except his ways are better than yours... you have to believe in Him)
6 In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been grieved by various trials, (no matter what you do or go through who holds your salvation? so you can rejoyce and know that God will rescue you, from even yourself)
7 that the genuineness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found to praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ, (everything has a purpose and will shape you and your faith.... don't worry about how you are going to change your many flaws. God tells us He will help us. our struggles and trials help)
8 whom having not seen you love. Though now you do not see Him, yet believing, you rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory, (we don't see Him but we look for Him and take joy in what we believe, we are HIs)
9 receiving the end of your faiththe salvation of your souls. (we will recieve our inheritance)
.............how about different versions...................
!!!1 Peter 1:3-5 (NKJV)
3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 to an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled and that does not fade away, reserved in heaven for you, 5 who are kept by the power of God through faith for salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.
........................................................................................................................................................................................
1 Peter 1:3-5 (NIV)
3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fadekept in heaven for you, 5 who through faith are shielded by God's power until the coming of the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time.
.....................................................................................................................................................................................
1 Peter 1:3-5 (NLT)
3All honor to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, for it is by his boundless mercy that God has given us the privilege of being born again. Now we live with a wonderful expectation because Jesus Christ rose again from the dead. 4For God has reserved a priceless inheritance for his children. It is kept in heaven for you, pure and undefiled, beyond the reach of change and decay. 5And God, in his mighty power, will protect you until you receive this salvation, because you are trusting him. It will be revealed on the last day for all to see.
...................................................................................................................................................................................
1 Peter 1:3-5 (ASV)
3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to his great mercy begat us again unto a living hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 unto an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you, 5 who by the power of God are guarded through faith unto a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.
.................................................................................................................................................................................
1 Peter 1:3-5 (NIRV)
3 Give praise to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. In his great mercy he has given us a new birth and a hope that is alive. It is alive because Jesus Christ rose from the dead. 4 He has given us new birth so that we might share in what belongs to him. It is a gift that can never be destroyed. It can never spoil or even fade away. It is kept in heaven for you. 5 Through faith you are kept safe by God's power. Your salvation is going to be completed. It is ready to be shown to you in the last days.
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I think you should Read Romans 7 & 8 ... and the Psalms
And I wanna ask if someone asked you if you were a christian would you be ashamed to say yes? you dont have to show yourself a christian by talking .. but being a witness through your actions.. I dont know if im using this verse right
You are the light of the world; a city set on a hill cannot be hidden"(Mt 5: 14)
but I think that if you pray to God and seek Him with all your heart and read His word regularly PRIVATELY eventually people will know their is something different about you (and you wont be hidden like that city).. because His word will work in your heart and you wont behave as the world... laugh at dirty jokes, gossip and all other sins in the bible..
I gotta witness better myself ... like do whatever good deeds you feel you can do and know that Christs strength is made perfect in weakness.. I gotta know this too.
I hope you dont harm yourself in anyway from now on.. and if I remember (which I better!) I will pray for you.
Sorry if im not making much sense..
And I wanna ask if someone asked you if you were a christian would you be ashamed to say yes? you dont have to show yourself a christian by talking .. but being a witness through your actions.. I dont know if im using this verse right
You are the light of the world; a city set on a hill cannot be hidden"(Mt 5: 14)
but I think that if you pray to God and seek Him with all your heart and read His word regularly PRIVATELY eventually people will know their is something different about you (and you wont be hidden like that city).. because His word will work in your heart and you wont behave as the world... laugh at dirty jokes, gossip and all other sins in the bible..
I gotta witness better myself ... like do whatever good deeds you feel you can do and know that Christs strength is made perfect in weakness.. I gotta know this too.
I hope you dont harm yourself in anyway from now on.. and if I remember (which I better!) I will pray for you.
Sorry if im not making much sense..
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GoldenViolet thanks for taking the time to help reveal the scripture you posted to me, it was encouraging. From the scripture you posted i guess i am relying too much on my own works rather than relying on God. Recently i've been getting the Word 'Lean not on your own understanding' coming to me a lot and i'm finding it really difficult to do that even though i really WANT to trust entirely in God.
MikeForJesus, you asked if i'd be ashamed if someone asked if i was a Christian and i haven't ever been outright asked that but i had a bible in my room and someone asked if i believed all the things would come to pass that were written and i said 'yes' so i guess that is kind of similar. I guess i'd be ashamed to call myself Christian because of my own behaviour but if it came down to it i'm fairly certain that yes i would say i was Christian despite feeling uncomfortable about it. Also in certain situations where something which is sinful is going on i'll say i think it's wrong but always because I PERSONALLY think it's wrong rather than because GOD thinks it's wrong. I guess there are two reasons for this: Firstly because i might come across as hypocritical because i don't follow the Word entirely myself and secondly because i'm scared i'd end up getting mocked.
MikeForJesus, you asked if i'd be ashamed if someone asked if i was a Christian and i haven't ever been outright asked that but i had a bible in my room and someone asked if i believed all the things would come to pass that were written and i said 'yes' so i guess that is kind of similar. I guess i'd be ashamed to call myself Christian because of my own behaviour but if it came down to it i'm fairly certain that yes i would say i was Christian despite feeling uncomfortable about it. Also in certain situations where something which is sinful is going on i'll say i think it's wrong but always because I PERSONALLY think it's wrong rather than because GOD thinks it's wrong. I guess there are two reasons for this: Firstly because i might come across as hypocritical because i don't follow the Word entirely myself and secondly because i'm scared i'd end up getting mocked.
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!!!knowing how to apply God's promises to your life right now: this is something we all need to learn and build upon. you start by knowing the scripture. God will teach you how to apply it. you build your knowlege by eating the bread of life and God will give you it's nutriants. so you are on the right path. trusting and leaning upon God is something we learn and build upon too.
Wait patiently for the LORD. Be brave and courageous. Yes, wait patiently for the LORD. Psalm 27:14
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Be glad for all God is planning for you. Be patient in trouble, and always be prayerful. Romans 12:12
He saved us, not because of the good things we did, but because of his mercy. He washed away our sins and gave us a new life through the Holy Spirit. Titus 3:5
...... whoever drinks the water I give him will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give him will become in him a spring of water welling up to eternal life. John 4:14
For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal. 2 Corinthians 4:17
He is the source of every mercy and the God who comforts us. 2 Corinthians 1:3
He saved us, not because of the good things we did, but because of his mercy. He washed away our sins and gave us a new life through the Holy Spirit. Titus 3:5
...... whoever drinks the water I give him will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give him will become in him a spring of water welling up to eternal life. John 4:14
For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal. 2 Corinthians 4:17
He is the source of every mercy and the God who comforts us. 2 Corinthians 1:3
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For I am about to do a brand-new thing. See, I have already begun! Do you not see it? Isaiah 43:19 
Walk in all the way that the LORD your God has commanded you, so that you may live and prosper and prolong your days in the land that you will possess.
Deuteronomy 5:33
God has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God. Micah 6:8
You will show me the way of life, granting me the joy of your presence Psalm 16:11
The grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men. It teaches us to say "No" to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age. Titus 2:11-12
Walk in all the way that the LORD your God has commanded you, so that you may live and prosper and prolong your days in the land that you will possess.
Deuteronomy 5:33
God has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God. Micah 6:8
You will show me the way of life, granting me the joy of your presence Psalm 16:11
The grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men. It teaches us to say "No" to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age. Titus 2:11-12
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The Holy Spirit knows everything bad about you. Satan knows everything bad about you too. The Holy Spirit will take ONE of them, bring it to your attention and gently guide you through change. Satan wads everything up in a big ball and throws it at you all at once!
Which one are you listening to?
Why do you think Jesus said this beatitude first: "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." Matthew 5:3
I find it interesting that the reward for the poor in spirit is the same for the people who are persecuted because of righteousness. (Matthew 5:10) I believe that Satan is attacking you because of your righteousness. I also know that Jesus is very proud of you! You are painfully aware that you don't measure up to God's standards. This is a character trait that will enable you to see how great and loving our savior is. Jesus died for us that are poor in spirit and He desperately wants us to experience his love and power -- so we can find fulfillment in Him. None of us will ever be able to live a sin-free life. This is specifically why Jesus said in John 15: "apart from me, you can do nothing."
God doesn't expect us to be perfect or sinless. Remember, He made us! God does, however want us to love Him, praise Him and worship Him.
I'm praying for you!
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Which one are you listening to?
Why do you think Jesus said this beatitude first: "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." Matthew 5:3
I find it interesting that the reward for the poor in spirit is the same for the people who are persecuted because of righteousness. (Matthew 5:10) I believe that Satan is attacking you because of your righteousness. I also know that Jesus is very proud of you! You are painfully aware that you don't measure up to God's standards. This is a character trait that will enable you to see how great and loving our savior is. Jesus died for us that are poor in spirit and He desperately wants us to experience his love and power -- so we can find fulfillment in Him. None of us will ever be able to live a sin-free life. This is specifically why Jesus said in John 15: "apart from me, you can do nothing."
God doesn't expect us to be perfect or sinless. Remember, He made us! God does, however want us to love Him, praise Him and worship Him.
I'm praying for you!
Stephen Tanneberg
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