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Hows everyone doing mentally?

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I'm here to ask how everyone is doing and also ask for advice for my own problems. It seems like no matter what I do a lot of times my brains knee jerk reaction is to think I shouldn't because (insert reason tied to sin or feelings) whether it's listening to music, playing games or doing really any general activities. Another thing i notice is before I do something I feel inclined to put God first in some way. I'm not saying we shouldn't be putting God first in our lives buts it's just the way I do it can be a bit annoying/tiring i guess. I tend to ignore those thoughts and feelings but it's still a daily thing I wish could go away. Its also hard for me to test the spirits because for all I know it's just my own inner voice speaking what I want to hear when asking if the spirit professes that Christ Jesus came in the flesh. These are just some of the problems I deal with but there still annoying and tiring. How's everyone else though? Any positive progress with your issues?
 
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There's nothing wrong with enjoying things in your life. Putting God first is what I need to do more often. I can't think how that would be "annoying/tiring". To me it is more of a mental thing. I recognize He is sovereign and try not to do things that are against His will, but I don't feel it is overly restrictive, He wants us to be happy and do what is best for us.
 
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There's nothing wrong with enjoying things in your life. Putting God first is what I need to do more often. I can't think how that would be "annoying/tiring". To me it is more of a mental thing. I recognize He is sovereign and try not to do things that are against His will, but I don't feel it is overly restrictive, He wants us to be happy and do what is best for us.
it just seems like the way i go about it a lot of times makes it seem like some barrier that i have to deal with before i do some type of activity. Lately its just been bad mentally where a lot of things just seems sinful to me and i just want it to end. I dont want my relationship with God to be like this. One of the things I pray for is that my brain can be fixed.
 
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