How to use God's strength

[reai01]

Hi, I have been trying to stop self harming for 2 weeks now. Doesn't feel like i've stopped though, cause all i have done is think about it.
My friends kep saying that i have to use God's strength.
But how are we supposed to do this?
At the moment, i just keep putting myself off, each night, if i feel tempted I'll wait til I'm about to do it, then something pings in my head and i remember to call my friend. i suppose it's good i'm calling before i do it. but I just feel like it's an enevitablility that I'm going to cut again.
So if I can't do it on my strength, how do I use God strength?
Thanks
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[seajoy]

Hi, I have been trying to stop self harming for 2 weeks now. Doesn't feel like i've stopped though, cause all i have done is think about it.
My friends kep saying that i have to use God's strength.
But how are we supposed to do this?
At the moment, i just keep putting myself off, each night, if i feel tempted I'll wait til I'm about to do it, then something pings in my head and i remember to call my friend. i suppose it's good i'm calling before i do it. but I just feel like it's an enevitablility that I'm going to cut again.
So if I can't do it on my strength, how do I use God strength?
Thanks
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Sounds like God is giving you strength! He's always their for you.

seajoy

 

[berry2000]

Scriptures! Scriptures! There is so much power in them.
I recommend:
1 Corinthians 10:13
No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it.

That one has helped me a lot. Also check out the God's Little butterfly post. It's loaded w/ scriptures.

 

[reai01]

Hi, i struggle to recognise God's strength in my actions, i want to be able to use God's strength more, rather than aalwaysfailing trying to se my own.

What practical ways have people been able to use God's strength.
This would really help me, i desperately need to learn this.
Thanks

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[seajoy]

Hi, i struggle to recognise God's strength in my actions, i want to be able to use God's strength more, rather than aalwaysfailing trying to se my own.

What practical ways have people been able to use God's strength.
This would really help me, i desperately need to learn this.
Thanks

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Here is are verses that have always helped me.

God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Psalm 46:1

The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and I am helped. My heart leaps for joy and I will give thanks to him in song. Psalm 28:7.

Jesus loves you with an everlasting love. He does not want harm to come to you. When harming thoughts come to you, remember how much you are worth to God. (I had to come to this conclusion as well).

Give this over to God. He wants to take ALL our cares off of our shoulders.

seajoy