hey everyone, im new to the forums, just joined today, and I have been fighting a years long battle that I feel I will never be able to win. I have been struggling with my sexuality since i was in the 7th grade, im now 22 years old and it feels like it hasnt gotten any better. I don't want to be gay, and I have tried praying about it for years for the lord to help me with my temptations yet I feel nothing is working. I have a unbelievably strong faith in God and knows he's always there, got me through the death of my dad my senior year of high school, so i know all things are possible through him, i am just so exhausted and in a state of despair, I have respect for anybody else that chooses that lifestyle, but it's a lifestyle i do not wish to take up, and like the addictions to pornography of that nature and everything that comes with it, just takes a toll on me, can anyone out there give me any words of encouragement or what I can do, it's making my life miserable when i'm not distracted by my friends or work, please help me
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JESUSIAM
A Son of God
BROTHER,
Spend more time reading and studying the Word. Saturate your mind with the instructions of the Lord. Focus on doing what is pleasing to God. You have to stand your ground when impure thoughts and temptation comes and try to discourage you. You are a child of the living God and He has given you all the power you need to say "NO". The more you seek of Him, the stronger you become in dealing with impure thoughts and temptation. There might be a time when you might slip, but don't get discourage and dwell on your mistake. In Christ Jesus, you have what it takes to overcome. Fight the good fight and keep the faith. Be honest with yourself and others, spend more time with friends that you know are sincere and are there to help you out regardless what the situation may be. Most important, strenghten your relationship with the Father through prayer, remember He is the One and Only who will truely be there for you.
IN PERFECT LOVE,
JESUS
Spend more time reading and studying the Word. Saturate your mind with the instructions of the Lord. Focus on doing what is pleasing to God. You have to stand your ground when impure thoughts and temptation comes and try to discourage you. You are a child of the living God and He has given you all the power you need to say "NO". The more you seek of Him, the stronger you become in dealing with impure thoughts and temptation. There might be a time when you might slip, but don't get discourage and dwell on your mistake. In Christ Jesus, you have what it takes to overcome. Fight the good fight and keep the faith. Be honest with yourself and others, spend more time with friends that you know are sincere and are there to help you out regardless what the situation may be. Most important, strenghten your relationship with the Father through prayer, remember He is the One and Only who will truely be there for you.
IN PERFECT LOVE,
JESUS
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Dragons87
The regal Oriental kind; not evil princess-napper
Hey actor. I just want to let you know that you're not alone in your struggle; I'm 23 and have been struggling with what you are struggling with since around 12 (7th grade?). I know what it must feel like for you - the same self-doubt, lack of faith, fear, depression, isolation...all that sort. While I find men attractive, I, like you, reject the lifestyle, because it is purely and simply ungodly. I just want to encourage you with what has encouraged me.
Paul said:
"You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly. Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous person, though for a good person someone might possibly dare to die. But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us."
Whatever you feel, never, ever feel that God rejects you for your temptations and sins. It is simply not true. God doesn't wait for us to become pure before he accepts us; he accepts us so that we may become pure. For me that is the number one factor in mitigating my emotions. I know for sure that no matter how ugly I may be, God is more than happy to cleanse me and accept me, and would never reject me.
Once I've got that assurance, joy returns. Don't think that because you struggle you're dirty and sinful - no! You struggle because you are trying to be holy, and God favours that. Struggling is the mark of a true Christian. And now is your opportunity to look to God to supply you during that struggle.
Don't forget - the weaker you are, the greater you will experience God's grace! In that sense, struggling against homosexuality opens the door to God's greater gifts! It's a blessing to struggle!
Paul said:
"You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly. Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous person, though for a good person someone might possibly dare to die. But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us."
Whatever you feel, never, ever feel that God rejects you for your temptations and sins. It is simply not true. God doesn't wait for us to become pure before he accepts us; he accepts us so that we may become pure. For me that is the number one factor in mitigating my emotions. I know for sure that no matter how ugly I may be, God is more than happy to cleanse me and accept me, and would never reject me.
Once I've got that assurance, joy returns. Don't think that because you struggle you're dirty and sinful - no! You struggle because you are trying to be holy, and God favours that. Struggling is the mark of a true Christian. And now is your opportunity to look to God to supply you during that struggle.
Don't forget - the weaker you are, the greater you will experience God's grace! In that sense, struggling against homosexuality opens the door to God's greater gifts! It's a blessing to struggle!
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