I need some clarity

[yuppers]

Hi everyone. I’m going through a rough patch in life and I’m not sure what’s going on.
On August 9th I cut the tendons in my left pointer finger at work. I got surgery and had it repaired. I ran into some complications and the tendons tore again. I got a second surgery almost three weeks ago to repair it again. During this time since the second surgery progress has not been good. I think there’s a problem and I’m thinking they are torn again. I’ve been struggling so much being stuck at home and not being able to work. I’ve started smoking pot again which is something I’ve been clean of smoking for 6 years and hoped to never struggle with that again. I’ve also fallen in the “sexual purity” way and I go on the internet at least once a day and look at things I shouldn’t. Out of boredom and loneliness my mind has considered inviting a lady over to stay the night.
I’m not sure how to fix what I’m going through. I was on a fairly steady path while I was working and healed. Working with my hands at my job and home kept me out of trouble. Now that my ability to use my hand had been taken things have become rocky. Is there any advice you could think of to get things back together again? Thank you for your time

 

[Albion]

It sounds like you know what's right and what's wrong and need only to stand behind those values. That is not to say your injury and the resulting loss of work, etc. is not as serious as I know that it is, but I think you can pull yourself together and overcome without any special gimmicks from us. It may, of course, require you to find somewhat different work, but although that can be a challenge, many people have done it.

 

[joshua 1 9]

I got surgery and had it repaired.

God can use a surgeon, but you still need to pray and trust God for your healing. If you are going to sin then it is going to be even more difficult to receive what you want and need from God. Do you really want to choose sin over health and healing? God always gives us all we need to live the life He is calling us to live.

 

[Kris Jordan]

Hi everyone. I’m going through a rough patch in life and I’m not sure what’s going on.
On August 9th I cut the tendons in my left pointer finger at work. I got surgery and had it repaired. I ran into some complications and the tendons tore again. I got a second surgery almost three weeks ago to repair it again. During this time since the second surgery progress has not been good. I think there’s a problem and I’m thinking they are torn again. I’ve been struggling so much being stuck at home and not being able to work. I’ve started smoking pot again which is something I’ve been clean of smoking for 6 years and hoped to never struggle with that again. I’ve also fallen in the “sexual purity” way and I go on the internet at least once a day and look at things I shouldn’t. Out of boredom and loneliness my mind has considered inviting a lady over to stay the night.
I’m not sure how to fix what I’m going through. I was on a fairly steady path while I was working and healed. Working with my hands at my job and home kept me out of trouble. Now that my ability to use my hand had been taken things have become rocky. Is there any advice you could think of to get things back together again? Thank you for your time

Are you spending quality time with Jesus each day praying and reading your bible? Are you involved in your church and attending regularly, being fed the Word of God? Are you listening to podcasts, worship music, or sound teaching online to help you get through your day victoriously? Usually, when we neglect the basic disciplines of our faith (which are the very things God instituted/provided to help us be strong during times of fleshly weakness, etc.), we find ourselves in a vulnerable position and susceptible to our fleshly desires and that begins the slippery slope downward.

Paul gives us some great counsel in Philippians 4:8 when he writes, " Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things."

With the amount of down-time you have right now, you need to be using that time wisely and to your advantage to draw closer to Jesus so your not dwelling on (and engage in) sinful activities. Also, ask Jesus to help you overcome your struggles. He knows what is going on and the Holy Spirit is there to help you resist the temptations and gain victory as you take the "way of escape" He provides.

Finally, do you have a trusted Christian brother who can help you with accountability? Sometimes that alone helps us avoid sin - when we know we have to give an account to someone each day as to how we spent it.

Just some things for you to think about and pray over. Hang in there brother -- you will get through this!

 

[Tigger45]

The good thing is you now have an even better understanding of your weaknesses. One thing I would suggest is getting out more like hiking or bowling (that is if you’re right handed) Burning physical energy should help calm the temptations and it’s good for ya too.

 

[Hammster]

Hi everyone. I’m going through a rough patch in life and I’m not sure what’s going on.
On August 9th I cut the tendons in my left pointer finger at work. I got surgery and had it repaired. I ran into some complications and the tendons tore again. I got a second surgery almost three weeks ago to repair it again. During this time since the second surgery progress has not been good. I think there’s a problem and I’m thinking they are torn again. I’ve been struggling so much being stuck at home and not being able to work. I’ve started smoking pot again which is something I’ve been clean of smoking for 6 years and hoped to never struggle with that again. I’ve also fallen in the “sexual purity” way and I go on the internet at least once a day and look at things I shouldn’t. Out of boredom and loneliness my mind has considered inviting a lady over to stay the night.
I’m not sure how to fix what I’m going through. I was on a fairly steady path while I was working and healed. Working with my hands at my job and home kept me out of trouble. Now that my ability to use my hand had been taken things have become rocky. Is there any advice you could think of to get things back together again? Thank you for your time

My usual advise on these types of situations is to talk to your pastor or some other older godly man at your church. Internet advice can be helpful, but one on one with someone who knows and loves you is always better.

 

[eleos1954]

Hi everyone. I’m going through a rough patch in life and I’m not sure what’s going on.
On August 9th I cut the tendons in my left pointer finger at work. I got surgery and had it repaired. I ran into some complications and the tendons tore again. I got a second surgery almost three weeks ago to repair it again. During this time since the second surgery progress has not been good. I think there’s a problem and I’m thinking they are torn again. I’ve been struggling so much being stuck at home and not being able to work. I’ve started smoking pot again which is something I’ve been clean of smoking for 6 years and hoped to never struggle with that again. I’ve also fallen in the “sexual purity” way and I go on the internet at least once a day and look at things I shouldn’t. Out of boredom and loneliness my mind has considered inviting a lady over to stay the night.
I’m not sure how to fix what I’m going through. I was on a fairly steady path while I was working and healed. Working with my hands at my job and home kept me out of trouble. Now that my ability to use my hand had been taken things have become rocky. Is there any advice you could think of to get things back together again? Thank you for your time

If you can't, won't or don't have control over what you access on the internet ... then don't get on it. Take a break from it ... study Gods word, read other uplifting christian books.

Get out of the house ... take walks ... find wholesome things you CAN do outside of the home.

Ask the Lord how you can best serve Him during your recovery. Every morning ... ask ... what would you have me do today Lord?

 

[FutureAndAHope]

Hi everyone. I’m going through a rough patch in life and I’m not sure what’s going on.
On August 9th I cut the tendons in my left pointer finger at work. I got surgery and had it repaired. I ran into some complications and the tendons tore again. I got a second surgery almost three weeks ago to repair it again. During this time since the second surgery progress has not been good. I think there’s a problem and I’m thinking they are torn again. I’ve been struggling so much being stuck at home and not being able to work. I’ve started smoking pot again which is something I’ve been clean of smoking for 6 years and hoped to never struggle with that again. I’ve also fallen in the “sexual purity” way and I go on the internet at least once a day and look at things I shouldn’t. Out of boredom and loneliness my mind has considered inviting a lady over to stay the night.
I’m not sure how to fix what I’m going through. I was on a fairly steady path while I was working and healed. Working with my hands at my job and home kept me out of trouble. Now that my ability to use my hand had been taken things have become rocky. Is there any advice you could think of to get things back together again? Thank you for your time

The bible says:

Psa 19:7 The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.

and

Mar 14:38 Watch ye and pray, lest ye enter into temptation. The spirit truly is ready, but the flesh is weak.

I would suggest that you increase the time you are spending in God's word (the bible), and spend time in prayer. Jesus told us that as we pray He will strengthen us, that our flesh is weak left to its self, but we gain strength as we seek God.

Also fear God, don't get lax with your life style. You don't want to drift away into destruction.