i want to become orthdox ec

[Anhelyna]

Lily - try not to worry - that only stresses you and brings you to the edge and then you go into 'overdrive'

We know you here - and we are here for you and support you when things are getting on top of you. Take a break whenever you need it - we will understand

 

[mothcorrupteth]

i know ...they want me to be well ...sometimes i dont know when am ill

Lily, I have the same problem. I am bipolar, and there are times when I can't tell whether I'm in the right mind or not. It's scary and depressing, because I don't know whom to believe.

Do what helps you, and do it at a pace you feel comfortable with.

Many, many people tell themselves to "do what helps me" as a way to escape their responsibilities, or so that they can feel a surge of pride and self-esteem. And so, sometimes Christians get the idea that it's always wrong to tell themselves that. But sometimes, telling it to ourselves and believing it and acting on it, can be something that brings us closer to God.

I hope you find what brings you closer to God, whatever that is. And whatever you choose to do, I personally support your decision, and I'm glad to see you in our forums!

 

[Lily76_]

Sorry av been gone for so long but am back how are you all

 

[Anhelyna]

Lily - you don't have to apologise for not being here. Lots of us take wee breaks from time to time.

It's a lovely sunny day over here - hope it stays that way

 

[Lily76_]

Lily, I have the same problem. I am bipolar, and there are times when I can't tell whether I'm in the right mind or not. It's scary and depressing, because I don't know whom to believe.

Do what helps you, and do it at a pace you feel comfortable with.

Many, many people tell themselves to "do what helps me" as a way to escape their responsibilities, or so that they can feel a surge of pride and self-esteem. And so, sometimes Christians get the idea that it's always wrong to tell themselves that. But sometimes, telling it to ourselves and believing it and acting on it, can be something that brings us closer to God.

I hope you find what brings you closer to God, whatever that is. And whatever you choose to do, I personally support your decision, and I'm glad to see you in our forums!

thank you for posting back to me and thank you for what you said i hoping to get closer to God i want to get closer to God .

 

[ArmyMatt]

Sorry av been gone for so long but am back how are you all

great, how are you?

 

[Lily76_]

Am good just going to aa meetings and hanging out with friends at the drop in

 

[ArmyMatt]

sounds good to me.

 

[Lily76_]

i thought i should bump this rather making another thread
i have been wanting to be Orthodox christian for a while now and am getting nowhere my husband will not allow me to go to an Orthodox church and he says i have to stay at the church am at at the moment i have a lot of friends there so i can understand why he will not let me but its frustating that i cant follow what i want to follow ... am needing to try and find my prayer book as i havent been praying like Orthodox prayers i am letting you all down and am sorry i want to do better please is there anything else i can do to make me more connected to Jesus and the Orthodox church

 

[Lily76_]

not allowed to get more involved with Orthodox Christianity my husbands orders

 

[ArmyMatt]

be patient, keep praying. is there anything your local Orthodox Church does (like a festival) which your husband might be more open to check out?

 

[Lily76_]

he refuses there no way he would let me he dont want me to change anything

 

[ArmyMatt]

I meant to go for food or music. maybe his heart could soften toward Orthodoxy that way,

 

[Lily76_]

he woulnt go he told me i must stay at the church am at

 

[ArmyMatt]

be patient and pray, God has been known to pull a miracle or two.

 

[anna ~ grace]

he woulnt go he told me i must stay at the church am at

Am in the same boat as you, dear. Very, very similar situation. Here is what you can do.

Continue to love your husband, pray for him, and let God work on him.

Learn and read when you can. The internet is a great, huge blessing. So is YouTube.

Pray as an Orthodox Christian in your heart. Love Christ and grow closer to His Saints. Lean on Mary. She is your Mom, too, and loves you.

Save some Orthodox Christian images and icons on your cell phone, venerate them as able, in private.

Just follow Christ as best you can, where you are. God loves you! Learn, grow, wait. With God, nothing is impossible.

Just wait. I, too, am waiting. Waiting is so, so hard! But sometimes the waiting is itself a spiritual exercise. God stretching our heart, to love him, and difficult spouses, more.

 

[anna ~ grace]

I also struggle with mental health issues; depression, intrusive thoughts, grief. I get it. God understands, Grace. He does. He loves you. Just take tiny, little baby steps towards Him, everyday. He is already holding you up.

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You can do this. You've got tonnes of people here rooting for you! God is rooting for you, too, and more Saints than you or I can count! God bless you, Grace.

 

[Shawn P]

i thought i should bump this rather making another thread
i have been wanting to be Orthodox christian for a while now and am getting nowhere my husband will not allow me to go to an Orthodox church and he says i have to stay at the church am at at the moment i have a lot of friends there so i can understand why he will not let me but its frustating that i cant follow what i want to follow ... am needing to try and find my prayer book as i havent been praying like Orthodox prayers i am letting you all down and am sorry i want to do better please is there anything else i can do to make me more connected to Jesus and the Orthodox church

I am sorry to hear about this. Family issues like this can be difficult, especially when it's your spouse. I am afraid I don't have any good advice and will leave that up to those here that are smarter than I am, who have been in the Orthodox Faith longer. I just wanted to say I will be praying for you that this situation is resolved!