Hello everyone. Thank you for having me.

[Michael inyang]

I desperately need help and prayers

 

[Friedrich Rubinstein]

Welcome to the forums

May you find the required help soon.

 

[mlepfitjw]

Welcome Michael inyang.

Hope you are able to navigate the forums easily. God bless you, here is some good scriptures for you.

1 Peter 5: 7 Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you.

1 Timothy 2: First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, 2 for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way.

3 This is good, and it is pleasing in the sight of God our Savior, 4 who desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.

5 For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, 6 who gave himself as a ransom for all, which is the testimony given at the proper time.

7 For this I was appointed a preacher and an apostle (I am telling the truth, I am not lying), a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and truth.

 

[Michael inyang]

Hello christains...
I don't know where to really begin telling my stories. But what I can say is that karma or nemesis has finally caught up with me. The Bible said "he that is often reproved but hardeneth his heart will be destroyed without remedy" I have lived recklessly and irresponsibly EVEN WHEN I KNEW THE TRUTH ABOUT GOD AND SIN. I have defrauded so many people, abused alcohol, smoked pot and cigarette excessively and Slept with so many women, mostly prostitutes.Now am without employment, down with depression and anxiety, lonely, poor, without friends, desperate, fraustrated, and many other confusion and pains that I lack the words to describe.
WHAT DO I DO? AM REALLY TIRED OF TRYING. AM SURE God has abondoned me because of my wickedness and stupidity. What do I do? Am confused.

 

[mnorian]

Hello christains...
I don't know where to really begin telling my stories. But what I can say is that karma or nemesis has finally caught up with me. The Bible said "he that is often reproved but hardeneth his heart will be destroyed without remedy" I have lived recklessly and irresponsibly EVEN WHEN I KNEW THE TRUTH ABOUT GOD AND SIN. I have defrauded so many people, abused alcohol, smoked pot and cigarette excessively and Slept with so many women, mostly prostitutes.Now am without employment, down with depression and anxiety, lonely, poor, without friends, desperate, fraustrated, and many other confusion and pains that I lack the words to describe.
WHAT DO I DO? AM REALLY TIRED OF TRYING. AM SURE God has abondoned me because of my wickedness and stupidity. What do I do? Am confused.

Hi Michael;
welcome to CF; May the Lord Jesus guide you here as well as in the world; and may you find friends and what ever you need from the Lord here.

I do have a question for you; do you like music--Praise & Worship music?

I have found; in times of trouble; like we have with this CV-19; that listening to; and singing along to good Christian P&W music; can bring us closer to Jesus and His wonderful peace.

Well we have a new forum here at CF just for P&W music and at the top is a directory of other Christian music threads around CF; come and take a look!

Praise and Worship Music

To The

 

[Michael inyang]

I desperately need help and prayers[/

Hello christains...
I don't know where to really begin telling my stories. But what I can say is that karma or nemesis has finally caught up with me. The Bible said "he that is often reproved but hardeneth his heart will be destroyed without remedy" I have lived recklessly and irresponsibly EVEN WHEN I KNEW THE TRUTH ABOUT GOD AND SIN. I have defrauded so many people, abused alcohol, smoked pot and cigarette excessively and Slept with so many women, mostly prostitutes.Now am without employment, down with depression and anxiety, lonely, poor, without friends, desperate, fraustrated, and many other confusion and pains that I lack the words to describe.
WHAT DO I DO? AM REALLY TIRED OF TRYING. AM SURE God has abondoned me because of my wickedness and stupidity. What do I do? Am confused.

I like to add the fact that I brought all this confusion and pains upon myself by my actions and choices in the past. I have lost everything. My health, my past opportunities, my friends, the love of my family etc. I would like to take a break and rest from all this pains and confusion but I can't because I need to search for work in other to take care of my child.

How can I forgive myself for all the stupid choices I made in the past? I find it difficult forgiving myself because I made those choices knowing that they were wrong, not from ignorance.

How can I live with all the psysical and mental effects and consequences of my sins. E.g the depression, anxiety, poverty, loneliness, shame, regrets, etc.

I would like to accept my reality, but I don't know how? Rather I keep returning to drinking, smoking, sexual promiscuity to find relieve.

PLS HELP!!

 

[TenthAveN]

Hello christains...
I don't know where to really begin telling my stories. But what I can say is that karma or nemesis has finally caught up with me. The Bible said "he that is often reproved but hardeneth his heart will be destroyed without remedy" I have lived recklessly and irresponsibly EVEN WHEN I KNEW THE TRUTH ABOUT GOD AND SIN. I have defrauded so many people, abused alcohol, smoked pot and cigarette excessively and Slept with so many women, mostly prostitutes.Now am without employment, down with depression and anxiety, lonely, poor, without friends, desperate, fraustrated, and many other confusion and pains that I lack the words to describe.
WHAT DO I DO? AM REALLY TIRED OF TRYING. AM SURE God has abondoned me because of my wickedness and stupidity. What do I do? Am confused.

I’ve been given the same advice time and time again. It is sound advice because it is absolute truth, no matter how any of us feel (I often fail to heed these very words): 1 John 1:9

 

[Andrewn]

Welcome to the CF. Hope you enjoy the fellowship and discussions.

 

[AK1982]

WHAT DO I DO? AM REALLY TIRED OF TRYING. AM SURE God has abondoned me because of my wickedness and stupidity. What do I do? Am confused.

You need to repent brother! Fully realising that you have sinned. That, even after knowing him and his delivering power, you chose to live life as your heart desired. That, you have rejected His Lordship, Fatherhood and fellowship in your life. That, you are only thinking about "God" when the weight of your sins are too heavy to bear. REPENT! Humble yourself before God and seek his forgiveness.

You won't do this for employment, friends, finances or healing .... But because you truly realise you sinned and need forgiveness and redemption.

God hasn't abandoned you. YOU DID. He is still there where you left HIM waiting for His prodigal son (you) to comeback to Him. He is a loving forgiving Father.

Thank God for the consequences and all that is happening in your life for without those, you wouldn't have remembered the living God whom you know and chose to reject.

Hebrews 12:5,6 & 7 - "My son, do not take lightly the discipline of the Lord, and do not lose heart when He rebukes you. 6For the Lord disciplines the one He loves, and He chastises every son He receives.” 7Endure suffering as discipline; God is treating you as sons. For what son is not disciplined by his father?"​

First, rectify your relationship with God, rest will fall in place. Even if it doesn't HIS grace is sufficient to carry you through.

 

[kingsdaughter85]

Welcome to cf. God loves you and I will pray for you. ❤️

 

[Michael inyang]

Thank you for your straightforward answer to me. I don't expect you to pamper or give me false peace.
I know am an hypocrite (even though, I hate to admit). Am so addicted to my sins, so that I usually don't see any other form of relief or consolation.

My repentance usually don't last. The only reason am crying out now is because am pressed down by the guilt of my sins. I have stopped taking my anti depressant for more than 2months because of drinking and smoking. So you see, my case is hopeless.

 

[marc b]

It is simple. Call upon the name of the Lord and you will be saved (healed, delivered, transformed).

After that, ask for the enabling of the Holy Spirit to overcome your sins. If you know a church that is Spirit filled, ask for the baptism of the Holy Spirit. Sometimes if the repentance is from the deepest core of your being, spontaneous infilling of the Holy Spirit occurs even by yourself. Either way, you need the Holy Spirit as it is with the enabling of the Holy Spirit can you overcome your sins.

 

[AK1982]

So you see, my case is hopeless.

Michael, you are in my prayers.

I may see your case as hopeless and you may too ... but, God doesn't see any case as hopeless and beyond restoration.

If you could just hang in there with just a bit of hope, God will get you to the other end. Do not lose hope. Repent and accept God's forgiveness. Also, you should forgive yourself.

Regarding your addiction to sins, give yourself time and take one step at a time. Keep praying for deliverance, forgiveness and importantly, do not lose HOPE. God can turn any mess into a message. Only if you could just have the hope and move forward each day relying on HIM. With God nothing is too late or beyond repair and no pit is too deep for HIM to reach. Allow God to repair your soul and deliver your from all your addictions. It will happen only if you keep praying, relying on HIS power each new day, keep making some deliberate tough choices against sin, keeping up your hope and trusting in the LORD.

Keep the past behind your and start life afresh and do not be heavy on yourself. Give yourself some grace. Getting rid of addictions does take time and huge effort. Do not become hopeless or beat yourself up if you find yourself caught up with a sin or two even after trying hard. You cannot expect change or complete deliverance overnight.

God is faithful and He will deliver you. Everything else is a lie, don't believe.

Take help of any nearby church fellowship, if possible. Someone who can support you in prayer and keep you accountable.

Visit a doctor and get a proper treatment for your depression. Please take the help of doctors when you should.

 

[Michael inyang]

Thank you bro AK 1982. You are very helpful and you inspired me.
I will be hopeful and persevere. I will try and make changes that are within my power. I will also trust God to help me. Thank you. Continue to pray for me.

 

[Deade]

Hello Michael,
welcome to CF.

I hope you'll enjoy your stay here.

 

[sunshineforJesus]

Hi and welcome to the forums.

 

[tturt]

"For godly grief and the pain God is permitted to direct, produce a repentance that leads and contributes to salvation and deliverance from evil, and it never brings regret; ..." (II Cor 7;10).

After we have confessed and repented, we accept God's forgiveness. Our sins and shortcomings aren't greater than Jesus' sacrifice and resurrection. Instead of our sins describing us, God defines our Christian identity as righteous - not ashamed (Psa 34:5), not disgraced (Isa 50:7), nor shameful (Isa 50:7, Eph 4:15, I Joh 1:9). Then - we proceed, we believe Scripture that says we are forgiven such as "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." (I John 1:9). God's Word is His truth. (II TIM 3:14-16).

 

[BoringMike]

I desperately need help and prayers

i need YOUR help and prayer MORE

 

[Michael inyang]

i need YOUR help and prayer MORE

Ok brother... Am encouraged to know that my challenges or problems maybe insignificant (small) compared to yours.
Perhaps, I have every course to thank God.

Again, I must say that I recieve tremendous help from fellow christains in this platform. So I will encourage you to share your own challenges in this forum, I assure you that you will get the HELP AND PRAYERS you desperately need.
God bless you!