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Its hard to see yourself like God sees you. I am coming to terms with the commitment I need to have as a Christian. You may be saved, but we are expected to do good works as fruit of that. Or else we are luke warm which is not good:(
Also in that mix is the area of Gods love. Which I haven't fully grasped. Its easy to beat myself up, more than anything else:(
I'm feeling quite down about it all. I am trying to reach out, and not think of me.
 
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I definitely understand where you're coming from! Just know that it does not matter what you feel right know. It doesn't matter if you are having a difficult time trusting in the Lord currently. God STILL loves you. And He always will. Oh, and by the way, the fact that you are having these doubts just show that you really are struggling and trying to grow as a Christian, which you deserve credit for. Trust in the Lord, for He will never leave you.
Try not to beat yourself up too much (easier said than done), and you will feel better soon enough. Praying for your wellbeing. :hug:
 
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Jo1 said:
Its hard to see yourself like God sees you. I am coming to terms with the commitment I need to have as a Christian. You may be saved, but we are expected to do good works as fruit of that. Or else we are luke warm which is not good:(
Also in that mix is the area of Gods love. Which I haven't fully grasped. Its easy to beat myself up, more than anything else:(
I'm feeling quite down about it all. I am trying to reach out, and not think of me.
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Dear Jo,

The challenge we depressed people are facing is to internalise God's love first of all, because when we are empty and forlorn then we need first more of God's love inside before we can externalise it. So soak in God's love for yourself Jo and constantly confirm His love over you and thank Him for it, and then begin to hand it out as the opportunities arise.:thumbsup:

It is no good to beat yourself up about it it though this will only put more unloving feelings into you and wont help one little bit.

To be loved and to love back in return is the challenge God puts to you.

:hug:
 
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