Any hints on how to keep a constant, stable relationship with God? How do you trust when you cannot trust anyone let along God. Does anyone have any scripture verse that helps those of us with borderline?
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Yes, unfortunately. That and all the other things I've been diagnosed with. I hurt for a long time, trying to get by without benefit of counseling or meds. Not that I would have refused them. I'm currently on medication and in therapy, but I still struggle.
For years I was mad at God for allowing me to be this way. All I knew was the pain, never peace. Well, when I first became Catholic, I thought things would change, that I was where God wanted me to be. Not that I feel like I made a mistake becoming Catholic. But the honeymoon is definitely over. I see the Church, warts and all. And I accept that. Because I still feel like I'm where God wants me.
What frustrates me most right now is the seeming lack of purpose in my life. I plug through each day, with the same stuff as always. But I am a bit more hopeful because of some extra groups I'm in. I know I still have a long way to go, I'll be learning and growing for the rest of my days. But I'm accepting that. Not easily, but I'm doing it. I pray that you too will find the strength to keep going.
For years I was mad at God for allowing me to be this way. All I knew was the pain, never peace. Well, when I first became Catholic, I thought things would change, that I was where God wanted me to be. Not that I feel like I made a mistake becoming Catholic. But the honeymoon is definitely over. I see the Church, warts and all. And I accept that. Because I still feel like I'm where God wants me.
What frustrates me most right now is the seeming lack of purpose in my life. I plug through each day, with the same stuff as always. But I am a bit more hopeful because of some extra groups I'm in. I know I still have a long way to go, I'll be learning and growing for the rest of my days. But I'm accepting that. Not easily, but I'm doing it. I pray that you too will find the strength to keep going.
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I totally relate to the inability to trust anyone, including God. But, there is hope. I'm almost totally recovered.
I'll share with you all that I've done since I learned about my diagnosis in 1990. I was in psychotherapy and one meds since then. I also studied BPD, especially the symptoms tirelessly.
Most importantly, I attended church, and found a mature, female mentor to guide me. Titus teaches that older women are to teach the younger women how to grow into mature, Christian women. It wasn't easy, and took a lot of time and prayer, but I found the most wonderful woman to mentor/disciple me around 1993. She knows every single thing about me, including my sins, because I asked her to hold me accountable to obedience.
I also attended women's Bible studies to dig into God's Word, and develop friendships.
She taught me so much about God's love, forgiveness and grace. She helped me through my divorce. Now that I am recovering, she even encourages me as she battles cancer, which she's had for about nine years. Her faith is so strong, and she is a terrific role model.
Some verses I can share with you are Jeremiah 29:11, Romans 8:28 and 8:38-39. I would meditate on them daily for months.
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My therapist is a the associate pastors wife who I have known for 30 years. I met her when I was 12 and am now 45. She also pastors me as well. She is definitely a God send.
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As I said else where....being borderline is like walking through the Valley of the shadow of Death.
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