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I'm glad to hear that you're on the right path again.I suppose I will give my update now. I have been really, really struggling with this pledge. I have failed a lot. I actually have been thinking of giving up on doing what Jesus would do. I have been reading over this thread only half-heartedly. Ihave also been struggling with my anger and many other temptations.
I think the cause of this is that I have lost my zeal, and have started doing things that distract me from God (like playing video games). For a while I didn't even ask myself "What Would Jesus Do?" and when I did, I purposely distracted myself so I wouldn't have to do what He would.
Every day I found myself farther from God than I had been the day before. I hated the distance between me and Him, but my sinful side loved it at the same time.
There were times when I fought to do the right thing, but those times were always short-lived.
Now I have re-dedicated my life to Him. I am still going to struggle, but I'm finally back on the right path. I'm finally heading back toward my Saviour. Also, in order to get back on the right path even more, since I have felt convicted about playing video games (because I just waste a lot of time on them), I have had my Mom tell me that I am not allowed to play them anymore (so, essentially I am lacking willpower so I'm having my mom be my willpower. lol.).
So, I'm back on the right path and I'm heading back towards where I should be. I'm going to be having a hard time with this, so will you all pray for me?
Thanks,
Eldaah
gaming seems to be a very common affliction, I'm spending a bit too much time with it myself.To be honest, so have I. I have found that God has opened up many more opportunities (or is helping me to notice the opportunity exists) and I have had a lot of successes, but I have also had a lot of failures with anger, pride, and unwillingness to let go of my "control" and let God be in control.
I will most definitely pray for you, as I went through the video game addiction phase(I took a 3 year hiatus and now am able to play them on occasion without it being a problem).
In relation to the opportunities God has brought my way, I do have a praise report: The co-worker that I spoke of earlier in this thread? We ended up having another conversation, this time a very personal conversation, in which we discussed some of his personal struggles in life (he wants to "get rid" of the old person he was, and stop going out drinking, etc., because he wants to love his wife properly... talk about amazing when considering that he is a non-practicing Catholic - amazing because it is in spite of the non-practicing part, of course!) So, while talking about this, I mentioned that I had struggled with changing my life back when I was in college and had times where I would go out and spend time on a friday night at a friends' house around an illegal bonfire in his residential back yard while underage drinking was going on everywhere. I told him that it was hard to give up, but that when I gave it up, God gave me something to replace it - working with the teenagers in my church (I had already been doing this, but this ministry was what filled the void for me left by cutting out the friday night hangouts that were not good for me). I then told him that I have been going to this group where married Christian couples get together to talk about struggles in their marriage (openly, honestly, and frankly) and that it is great to have a place where my wife and I can talk about married life, since we cannot really do that with our single friends... they just don't quite understand what we are going through. His response? "Man, that sounds great. I'm going to talk to my wife about this. When is it? Can we come?" I said most definitely he can come. He mentioned that his wife may be uncomfortable with the idea, and I told him about our BBQ's and other "non-religious" events we do with the other couples, and that one of these events might be a way to get her there without either of them feeling pressured into anything. He immediately said "Let me know when your next BBQ is, and we'll be there!"
Wow. 6 months ago, he was a boozing, angry, bitter, depressed person feeling hopeless about life... now he is talking about bettering his marriage, renewing his faith, and throwing out his old life to exchange it for a new one! Praise God!
So, I'm failing and succeeding at the same time... got to love God's paradoxes of life.
I totally agree with you there, it does bring things to the surface.Praise God!!
One of the best this pledge is that it really highlights the problem areas, so we can let God deal with them!!
I have had problems the last few days, but God has picked me up every time.
I don't think I am getting worse - just more sensitive to where I am not honouring Him.
Which is good - because then I can let Him sort it out!
Sounds like this probably applies to all of us.
Praying for you!
Welcome, glad to have you in.I will! And I'm in. It took me a bit to get here.
I think this is an awesome thread, and encouraging each other to lift things to The Lord, to pray always, and help hold each other accountable.
Tammy
Very true.Prayers going up for you, and all in this thread...just know that satan is a liar, and the author of confusion. And that as long as you're trying to do the Lords will...satan will continue to throw discouragement blocks in your path.
I'll try to get here daily, the next few days might not be easy cause of just having a surgery and the meds make me very sleepy.
I really need this thread for some struggles I'm having right now..more about that in a later post though.
God Bless you all!
Tammy
Welcome Tammy good to have you here.I will! And I'm in. It took me a bit to get here.
I think this is an awesome thread, and encouraging each other to lift things to The Lord, to pray always, and help hold each other accountable.
Tammy
I suppose I will give my update now. I have been really, really struggling with this pledge. I have failed a lot. I actually have been thinking of giving up on doing what Jesus would do. I have been reading over this thread only half-heartedly. Ihave also been struggling with my anger and many other temptations.
I think the cause of this is that I have lost my zeal, and have started doing things that distract me from God (like playing video games). For a while I didn't even ask myself "What Would Jesus Do?" and when I did, I purposely distracted myself so I wouldn't have to do what He would.
Every day I found myself farther from God than I had been the day before. I hated the distance between me and Him, but my sinful side loved it at the same time.
There were times when I fought to do the right thing, but those times were always short-lived.
Now I have re-dedicated my life to Him. I am still going to struggle, but I'm finally back on the right path. I'm finally heading back toward my Saviour. Also, in order to get back on the right path even more, since I have felt convicted about playing video games (because I just waste a lot of time on them), I have had my Mom tell me that I am not allowed to play them anymore (so, essentially I am lacking willpower so I'm having my mom be my willpower. lol.).
So, I'm back on the right path and I'm heading back towards where I should be. I'm going to be having a hard time with this, so will you all pray for me?
Thanks,
Eldaah
WOW- I'm speechless! That is awesome!!!!! PTL!!!!In relation to the opportunities God has brought my way, I do have a praise report: The co-worker that I spoke of earlier in this thread? We ended up having another conversation, this time a very personal conversation, in which we discussed some of his personal struggles in life (he wants to "get rid" of the old person he was, and stop going out drinking, etc., because he wants to love his wife properly... talk about amazing when considering that he is a non-practicing Catholic - amazing because it is in spite of the non-practicing part, of course!) So, while talking about this, I mentioned that I had struggled with changing my life back when I was in college and had times where I would go out and spend time on a friday night at a friends' house around an illegal bonfire in his residential back yard while underage drinking was going on everywhere. I told him that it was hard to give up, but that when I gave it up, God gave me something to replace it - working with the teenagers in my church (I had already been doing this, but this ministry was what filled the void for me left by cutting out the friday night hangouts that were not good for me). I then told him that I have been going to this group where married Christian couples get together to talk about struggles in their marriage (openly, honestly, and frankly) and that it is great to have a place where my wife and I can talk about married life, since we cannot really do that with our single friends... they just don't quite understand what we are going through. His response? "Man, that sounds great. I'm going to talk to my wife about this. When is it? Can we come?" I said most definitely he can come. He mentioned that his wife may be uncomfortable with the idea, and I told him about our BBQ's and other "non-religious" events we do with the other couples, and that one of these events might be a way to get her there without either of them feeling pressured into anything. He immediately said "Let me know when your next BBQ is, and we'll be there!"
Wow. 6 months ago, he was a boozing, angry, bitter, depressed person feeling hopeless about life... now he is talking about bettering his marriage, renewing his faith, and throwing out his old life to exchange it for a new one! Praise God!
So, I'm failing and succeeding at the same time... got to love God's paradoxes of life.
Sounds good and very accurate for me too!Praise God!!
One of the best things about this pledge is that it really highlights the problem areas, so we can let God deal with them!!
I have had problems the last few days, but God has picked me up every time.
I don't think I am getting worse - just more sensitive to where I am not honouring Him.
Which is good - because then I can let Him sort it out!
Sounds like this probably applies to all of us.
Praying for you!
Wow indeed!!
I'll pray for you and for your friend.
Welcome!I will! And I'm in. It took me a bit to get here.
I think this is an awesome thread, and encouraging each other to lift things to The Lord, to pray always, and help hold each other accountable.
Tammy
Oh am praying for you, sister. God won't let you go either way. Rest in Him, sister. Allow Him to help you work on things with your husband, instead of trying to juddle the two - God's got your back 100%. God bless. xxPlease keep me in your prayers. My husband and I are trying to reconcile. Before this, I had peace in the fact that without him in my way, I could really focus on my relationship with God.
I just hope that I can work on my relationship w/ my unsaved husband and remain close to God at the same time.
I will definitely keep you in prayer. There is a reason behind this, God know's what He's doingPlease keep me in your prayers. My husband and I are trying to reconcile. Before this, I had peace in the fact that without him in my way, I could really focus on my relationship with God.
I just hope that I can work on my relationship w/ my unsaved husband and remain close to God at the same time.
Sis, will indeed pray for you.Please keep me in your prayers. My husband and I are trying to reconcile. Before this, I had peace in the fact that without him in my way, I could really focus on my relationship with God.
I just hope that I can work on my relationship w/ my unsaved husband and remain close to God at the same time.
To be honest, so have I. I have found that God has opened up many more opportunities (or is helping me to notice the opportunity exists) and I have had a lot of successes, but I have also had a lot of failures with anger, pride, and unwillingness to let go of my "control" and let God be in control.
I will most definitely pray for you, as I went through the video game addiction phase(I took a 3 year hiatus and now am able to play them on occasion without it being a problem).
In relation to the opportunities God has brought my way, I do have a praise report: The co-worker that I spoke of earlier in this thread? We ended up having another conversation, this time a very personal conversation, in which we discussed some of his personal struggles in life (he wants to "get rid" of the old person he was, and stop going out drinking, etc., because he wants to love his wife properly... talk about amazing when considering that he is a non-practicing Catholic - amazing because it is in spite of the non-practicing part, of course!) So, while talking about this, I mentioned that I had struggled with changing my life back when I was in college and had times where I would go out and spend time on a friday night at a friends' house around an illegal bonfire in his residential back yard while underage drinking was going on everywhere. I told him that it was hard to give up, but that when I gave it up, God gave me something to replace it - working with the teenagers in my church (I had already been doing this, but this ministry was what filled the void for me left by cutting out the friday night hangouts that were not good for me). I then told him that I have been going to this group where married Christian couples get together to talk about struggles in their marriage (openly, honestly, and frankly) and that it is great to have a place where my wife and I can talk about married life, since we cannot really do that with our single friends... they just don't quite understand what we are going through. His response? "Man, that sounds great. I'm going to talk to my wife about this. When is it? Can we come?" I said most definitely he can come. He mentioned that his wife may be uncomfortable with the idea, and I told him about our BBQ's and other "non-religious" events we do with the other couples, and that one of these events might be a way to get her there without either of them feeling pressured into anything. He immediately said "Let me know when your next BBQ is, and we'll be there!"
Wow. 6 months ago, he was a boozing, angry, bitter, depressed person feeling hopeless about life... now he is talking about bettering his marriage, renewing his faith, and throwing out his old life to exchange it for a new one! Praise God!
So, I'm failing and succeeding at the same time... got to love God's paradoxes of life.
I will! And I'm in. It took me a bit to get here.
I think this is an awesome thread, and encouraging each other to lift things to The Lord, to pray always, and help hold each other accountable.
Tammy
Prayers going up for you, and all in this thread...just know that satan is a liar, and the author of confusion. And that as long as you're trying to do the Lords will...satan will continue to throw discouragement blocks in your path.
I'll try to get here daily, the next few days might not be easy cause of just having a surgery and the meds make me very sleepy.
I really need this thread for some struggles I'm having right now..more about that in a later post though.
God Bless you all!
Tammy
Please keep me in your prayers. My husband and I are trying to reconcile. Before this, I had peace in the fact that without him in my way, I could really focus on my relationship with God.
I just hope that I can work on my relationship w/ my unsaved husband and remain close to God at the same time.
hmmm, ok so i have 23
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- Criada
- Cristianna
- Eldaah
- ~ForHisGlory~
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- GoNoles
- GreenMunchkin
- HeReignsInMe
- kanga22
- Kopilo
- MikeJ
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- Ty
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