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People don't always remember what they've said, or they might remember it differently and in real serious possession, they can have complete blackout - total loss of control.
Just trust Him, do the right thing always and you will remain without blame .. and beware of the risk of inflated ego! (1 Corinthians 13:4, Luke 17:6-10).

It is not based on deeds, so that no one may boast. For we are His workmanship—created in Messiah Yeshua for good deeds, which God prepared beforehand so we might walk in them.

 
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Mental Health is a secular approach to the spiritual matters we are discussing. I take a Christian approach instead, that is, to understand and heal the defect. Are you comfortable with your stability at present, and your ability to conduct yourself safely?
 
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yes brother it has occurred to me that both predestination and freewill are true, in that God predestined us choosing us first and we also choose the Lord Jesus in faith and freewill , and it is evident and beyond a shred of doubt that we are the Lord's workmanship one of love and bringing every child of God back home and this is the Lord's glory I love you thanks for talking to me

And the puffed up part I battle within because of the revelations I relate to paul , and that's my battle the strong spirit of pride Christ Jesus overcomes with love and that reminds me of a beautiful verse 1st Corinthians 12:21 be not over come by evil, but overcome evil with good. You know that is our Father in heaven 1a 2b 2b 1a "abba" and my daughter was born on 12/21 and her middle name is grace and i know there's something unique and special and grand occurring in my life as it is in all of ours, and I am without a doubt different for what I see but I love you all God bless you all
 
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I myself am bipolar but some of my symptoms can be severe as I am highly prone to catatonia and psychosis with a history of delusions (some of them paranoid) and visual and auditory hallucinations. In fact my very earliest diagnosis was a sub-type of schizophrenia (over 20 years ago). I am all to familiar with losing touch with reality, and while it can be exhilarating in a way it can also be incredibly dangerous and destructive.

If one is psychotic and it is tied to mood, then that can be indicative of bipolar disorder not schizophrenia. My recommendation to you is to become lucid enough to fully educate yourself about the various disorders psychiatrists have thrown at you along with appropriate treatment. I have a doctor who answers my questions and offers good explanations as to why I not this, that, or whatever...
 
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So are you saying that biologically based mental illness is the result of a character/spiritual defect?
 
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The pain I experince is immense and honestly often I consider suicide and am brought to the point of utter despair but then I am comforted and so , I don't know if I am strong enough and I do fear that I may one day if this doesn't resolve in a clearer and loving picture I may take my life to end the despair.
 
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So are you saying that biologically based mental illness is the result of a character/spiritual defect?
Can you give an example of a biologically based mental illness?
 
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Thank you and yes I am seeing a doctor now and I'm trying to heal both physically and spiritually but it is my sincere belief that the earthly things are reflections of heavenly things and the spiritual scar comes first
 
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Do you remember when you first began feeling that way? .. and are you aware of the types of circumstances that can trigger it to manifest?
 
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I have been depressed as far back as I can remember , even as a child I was messed with by spirits in church I would hear whispered into my minds ear," you're Judas iscariot" and I would feel great shame as the pastor preached, and see images of Christ's cruxifiction and tormented, evil spirits would animate toys in my room and scare me as a child, and I was sexually abused and physically abused as a child, although my dad would never admit to it (the physical part) the sexual abuse occurred from a family friend. Then when I would pray to God I would have sexual thoughts in my mind towards God! So evil!! And I would be shamed! And I stopped speaking to God I just spoke of Him. And I was alone sent away to several institutions as a teenager because I was rebellious and honestly exiled for my behavior that my parents endured, and was sent to one particular institution that was shut down because of its abuse towards children and I was beat up there everyday and they wouldn't let me write letters home to my parents finally my mom knew something was wrong and she came and got me and was in tears when she saw me bruised . Afterwards I was alone I didn't relate to anyone so I wrote a lot of poetry anyway I was in the army I experienced a lot of trauama there and I have a heart problem that surfaced in my 20s that required a pacemaker installation anyway it all lead up to the point of my wife cheating on me having a child with another man and leaving me homeless when I was sick and unable to work, then I walked across He country for two years to find peace and these experiences began to happen and Jesus Christ saved me and made Himself evident in my life in a very real way and showed He was there all along, so I struggle with a great pain and trauma unspeakable things and now I've been returned home to my children live with my parents see a doctor who is treating my heart and liver disease and mental health and God says that it's time to heal now. But my pain is unmeasurable to myself and I may end my life one day if this is not resolved
 
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Oh my, what a beautiful soul! .. to have come through all of that, and to be who you are today... I have to take that all on board, I hadn't expected to bump into you with all of that and I just need to digest it before I can respond. Just, thanks for being here for us today, one day you will see how dear you are.. and hopefully you can find some people who are grateful for it and not just envious. You have reminded me in saying this, of another homeless person I once met. That quality of loving person is quite rare, in my experience. Give me some time to digest the info. Hang in there! (Matthew 5:4).
 
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Thank you and yes I am seeing a doctor now and I'm trying to heal both physically and spiritually but it is my sincere belief that the earthly things are reflections of heavenly things and the spiritual scar comes first

Glad to hear you're under medical care. Just be careful not to (over)spiritualize your mental illness as that can lead to to self-condemnation and down a road of searching for a cure that has no end; I wasted over a decade of my life doing just that and it was incredibly destructive to my life and inner peace. Mental illness such as bipolar disorder is rooted in biology as an overabundance of research has shown.
 
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Can you give an example of a biologically based mental illness?

Yes, actually as there are several - bipolar illness, schizophrenia (and the spectrum of schizo-related disorders), and obsessive compulsive disorder.
 
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I hope you all would read a prayer I wrote after Jesus Christ saved me on my death bed in California , and I was being taught so much and shown so much , and I just wanted to express my love for the Lord and so I wrote this ...


O LORD,you are my light shining your Love. You have crowned me in your majesty , molding me with gladness. Lord our God , unveil your steadfast love once more, take my wheel from its shame turn it to your time, your season of holiness; your wisdom is a melody of splendor, giving to immeasurable riches,peace on the water; joy in the morning, faith in my weakness. O Lord of my salvation, who can be like you! without you we are in despair, hopeless without you. When you hide your face I am made strong, fear of loosing your love, you reaveal your faithfulness; only a moment could I not see you, faithfulness refined, conviction unvield. Peace you provide you rejoice in my victory,guiding me, my Rock, my refuge. Your voice thundering in your temple, our hearts. When my enemies lower me in their assembly, you give me strength , Lord our God you are everything, I am nothing without you and never am I without you. Thank you Father in your Sons name Jesus Christ awaiting Your Greatest promise I love you. Amen
 
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My dear friend,I'm so sorry to hear this,I hope and pray that the lord is and will be with you at this difficult and painful time with you,you are in my prayers.
 
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Here you go:
Have your Prayers Answered About your Life The Instant You Are Ready?
 
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