- Nov 30, 2018
- 18
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- Country
- United States
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- Presbyterian
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- Single
Hi everyone,
I am new to Christian forums!!!
I am a first year Christian college student from a small town in the northeastern United States. As a pastor's son, I have been raised in the church (Presbyterian congregations) my whole life. I've grown up, going to Sunday school and youth group. These are things that I have really enjoyed. I am so thankful that a was brought up in a family who cared so deeply about my faith.
But that's where my struggle comes in...
As a started my way through high school, I found myself drifting away from God. I was ignoring Him and starting to sin more and more without repentance, greatly influenced by the immoral society we are in. I have fallen into the clutches of sin, and I simply did not care. I also fell into an addiction. I believe this addiction has been the dividing line between God and I.
So how about the present...
I am in my freshman year at a Christian college. When I entered, I realized I was at rock bottom. I was utterly broken. I found it difficult to be in the two religion classes I was in. I felt terrible about where to even start.
But, there's hope...
I have recently been trying to climb out of the clutches of sin and this terrible addiction. The Bible is a tremendous resource. There are countless references of putting your hope in the Lord. That is where I am at. I know that if I trust in the Lord, he will deliver me. But, I still struggle, especially in a society that works against Christian morals. There are so many terrible societal influences out there that consume me.
But, I feel like I am making progress. I have begun to read the Bible more and more. I have found hope. However, I still sin. But, I now feel tremendously guilty about this sin. This is a huge step from before, when I did not care about sin at all. I am trying my hardest to climb upward get back on the straight and narrow path. I still feel the clutches of addiction bearing down on me, but at least I am trying to shed them.
Why I'm here...
I hope Christian Forums will be a valuable resource to me as I continue on my journey up. I want to full enjoy the presence of God without feeling feeling so guilty
I see people everyday who are visibly reveling in the joy of God's presence. That is where I want to be.
I want to worship God everyday. I want to be a servant of the Lord. Someday, I want to get married and have kids and raise them to be Godly people. I want to proclaim the gospel.
I am by no means there yet, but I hope that the guidance of the people around me and God's forgiving power can help me get there.
While I know there are so many I-statements here, I just want to turn it all over to God to lead me where He wants me to go.
Thank you all so much
I am new to Christian forums!!!
I am a first year Christian college student from a small town in the northeastern United States. As a pastor's son, I have been raised in the church (Presbyterian congregations) my whole life. I've grown up, going to Sunday school and youth group. These are things that I have really enjoyed. I am so thankful that a was brought up in a family who cared so deeply about my faith.
But that's where my struggle comes in...
As a started my way through high school, I found myself drifting away from God. I was ignoring Him and starting to sin more and more without repentance, greatly influenced by the immoral society we are in. I have fallen into the clutches of sin, and I simply did not care. I also fell into an addiction. I believe this addiction has been the dividing line between God and I.
So how about the present...
I am in my freshman year at a Christian college. When I entered, I realized I was at rock bottom. I was utterly broken. I found it difficult to be in the two religion classes I was in. I felt terrible about where to even start.
But, there's hope...
I have recently been trying to climb out of the clutches of sin and this terrible addiction. The Bible is a tremendous resource. There are countless references of putting your hope in the Lord. That is where I am at. I know that if I trust in the Lord, he will deliver me. But, I still struggle, especially in a society that works against Christian morals. There are so many terrible societal influences out there that consume me.
But, I feel like I am making progress. I have begun to read the Bible more and more. I have found hope. However, I still sin. But, I now feel tremendously guilty about this sin. This is a huge step from before, when I did not care about sin at all. I am trying my hardest to climb upward get back on the straight and narrow path. I still feel the clutches of addiction bearing down on me, but at least I am trying to shed them.
Why I'm here...
I hope Christian Forums will be a valuable resource to me as I continue on my journey up. I want to full enjoy the presence of God without feeling feeling so guilty
I see people everyday who are visibly reveling in the joy of God's presence. That is where I want to be.
I want to worship God everyday. I want to be a servant of the Lord. Someday, I want to get married and have kids and raise them to be Godly people. I want to proclaim the gospel.
I am by no means there yet, but I hope that the guidance of the people around me and God's forgiving power can help me get there.
While I know there are so many I-statements here, I just want to turn it all over to God to lead me where He wants me to go.
Thank you all so much