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 Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2007 4:51 pm
This past year, I started losing my faith in God. I became a total mess, and I admit that I still am. I'm ready to be forgiven for my sins. What helped me to draw to this is when my boyfriend broke up with me last week. I felt so alone because I thought I was in love with him and he became my world when I was dating him. It's taken me until now to realize that I will never be alone. Even through the lonliest of times God will always be with me. And now that I look at my ex boyfriend, I realize that the love I thought I felt for him was just that I was trying trying to replace his love for God's. But Jacob (my ex) needs God in his life so much. I've been praying for him, even though I am upset about the break up. And maybe some time (not particularly soon), I will try to become friends with Jacob again and witness to him.
Ok, here's where you all come in. I hope. Every time I try to go back to God, I find something that reminds me of Jacob and then I get upset all over again. I don't want that. I want to trade in my hurt for God's love. I'm going to do things like putting cue cards with inspirational verses on them in my wallet, and also place them in my bathroom and in my room. I am also going to get back into the habit of doing my devotions, and am going to keep up with consistent bible reading. And come Sunday, I'll go back to church and also attend Wednesday night youth group. I want to do whatever I an to change. I don't like the person I am without God. If anyone can give me words of inspiration or advice, I would appreciate it so much.
P.S. sorry about any mistakes in the previous paragraphs. My keyboard is very sticky, and I tried my best to fix any mistakes.
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Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2007 8:13 pm
Life without him is truly a very lonely experience. I know how hard it can be to come back when you've fallen away. I myself am just coming back from a bit of a pitfall. I think it's great your getting back into your devotions and getting involved with church activities. I find what helps me the best when I start to drift is surrounding myself with fellow christians. Fellowship really is an important part of maintaining faith. It helps to strengthen us and sometimes the friction we may find with some fellow christians is what we need to smooth out some of the rough edges.
As for your boyfriend. The bible says not to be unevenly yoked, and although it can be fustraighting it is important advice because often being with someone who isn't Christian can be really emotionally draining and often only leads to being pulled farther away from God rather then pulling them closer. I know how much being reminded of a past love can hurt but it's important to look at the reasons why it didn't work and learn from it. There may be a very good reason why the breakup needed to happen you may only see in hindsight and how God might be using it to strengthen your bond with him.
I hope that helps. I'll be sure to pray for you.
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Posted: Sun Oct 07, 2007 2:11 pm
YAY Barbie! Sounds like you are well on your way! I'm sure God is smiling down on you. biggrin
You know of course that we all go through this from time to time. We turn our backs on Jesus. And focus on worldly things. It is an easy thing for a sinful person to do. ei. Me, you, everyone God created.
But, making that dission to come back to Him, and having a plan...You've gotta be feeling great about now.
I'm very proud of you!! My prayers are with you!! heart
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Posted: Mon Oct 08, 2007 2:20 pm
I'm proud of you, Barbie! You'll be in my prayers. And don't worry, everyone goes through a time when they stray and "fall short of the glory."
Good luck, Barbie, we'll be praying for you! heart
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Posted: Fri Sep 11, 2009 10:53 pm
you......welcome back to the family...prodigal daughter ^^
welcome back...welcome home...Let us worship Him together in Spirit, Soul, and Flesh
i will be praying for your continued faith
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