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Struggling with past mistakes with consequences yet unkown

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I've always been one to struggle with my sexuality. I'm a highly social person that enjoys the company of others. However, I guess I loved this company of other people a little too much. 2-4 weeks ago I probably committed the biggest mistake of my life. Though I'm Christian, I used to use a gay dating site to talk to people due to not feeling accepted in my own church (they make their own little groups). Before I was Christian, I was a practicing gay. Anyway, I went to a gay friend's sleepover. I felt safe 'cause I didn't have any intention of the night turning into anything more than a sleepover and more people were supposed to come. It turned out that those people didn't come and I was plunged into a world of temptation that was too much for me to bear. I'll spare you the details, but now I'm riddled with guilt. Moreover, fears of betraying God and losing salvation have set in, along with the fact that stories of people getting HIV emanate throughout my mind. So now, I'm on the ropes. I've gotten rid of the sites and have learnt my lesson on homosexuality, but I don't know if I can come back to God, especially if I may be infected with something that can reduce my natural lifespan by 50 years...
 

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proverbs 24:16 For a just man falleth seven times, and riseth up again: but the wicked shall fall into mischief.

doesn't matter how much you fall jesus is always there ready to forgive you.

Even if you feel you cant pray thats the best time to pray so try not to feel guilty because god is willing to save you no matter how bad the sin is. the minute you fall get on your knees and pray , eventually you will get stronger

job 5:19 He shall deliver you in six troubles: yes, in seven there shall no evil touch
 
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