ISO Help . . .

[kconnor328]

Hello,
Like many of you, I struggle with homosexuality. This has been an issue in my life for almost as long as I can remember.

I've prayed for deliverance and tried my hardest to turn away from any impure thoughts, etc. Unfortunately, the desire to find love (true love - not lust) with some one of the same sex continues to plague me.

Has anyone on this site truly found deliverance from homosexuality? And, if so, how did this miracle come about?

I'm at my wit's end. I was raised in a Christian home but always doubted my faith (even more so now). I’m afraid salvation isn't possible for me.

Any insights would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you . . .

 

[Criada]

I'm sorry, I have no answers for you, except the trite one "it is for a purpose, you'll understand one day". And I know how little that helps!

If salvation is possible for anyone, it must be so for everyone, or it is not real. It doesn't say anywhere in the bible that homosexuality is any worse than any other sin, despite the attitude we often encounter. We are all sinners, the liars, the gossips and the unkind just as much as the homosexual... and the bible says that Jesus died for us all.

I have been fighting this for 25 years or so, and I haven't found a magic answer yet... but I do know that it is possible to live with, and if you need to talk, I'm here and I understand.
Hang in there

 

[the.Sheepdog]

Criada is so very right Conner. Your sin is exactly equal to Criada's sin which is exactly equal to mine. and on and on.

Their are no levels of sin. They are all the same. steal a cookie or whatever else. And forgiveness is the same as well.

Salvation would not be such if your sin excluded you. Salvation and Jesus' sacrifice was made because of your and my sin. To say that your sins could not be covered is like saying Jesus sacrifice wasnt good enough!

It was good enough! and it is good enough! People think they have to 'clean up' before they can come to Jesus.

The Bible says to come and the Holy Spirit will handle the clean up job slowly.

He is not willing that any should be lost. He is not willing to lose you. He knew your name from before the foundations of the earth. No one can get you out of His grasp!

Recovery is always here for you sir. PM any of us if you need. We will be praying for you just as we do all recovery members.

 

[moto4life]

Praying for you... this isn't easy but you're doing the right thing confronting the issue. Just keep praying... God will forgive you, don't let that get you down. If you've already talked with him about it, he already has. If you haven't, just sit down and talk it out with him in prayer. He is listening.

 

[the.Sheepdog]

amen Mr Moto4life!