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 Posted: Sat Jun 16, 2007 1:05 pm
That is a sad story!!!! I don't think that not regretting is a sin. If you have stopped having sex cuz you know it's wrong, then you are forgiven! There is no point in regretting anything, in my opinion. If you are sorry, then you will be forgiven and the whole thing will be forgotten. Easier said than done, I know but it will work!
I bet all of that really hurt you, and I think that is why God forbids sex before marriage. He wants to keep you away from as much pain as possible. He still luvs you no matter what! Remember that k? and hey my advice my seem corny, but I'm always here to talk if you need an ear!
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Posted: Sun Jun 17, 2007 4:37 am
Thanks, I really appriciate that. I thought I had given up sex along with drinking after I returned home from camp in May, but just a few hours ago I went back on both of those. I got drunk and obviously had sex. I feel horribly guilty... and I have church in 5 hours. I'm not very good at this whole Christian thing. crying
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Posted: Sun Jun 17, 2007 7:02 pm
old habits die hard!
And christian isn't being about a goody two shoes, it's being someone that loves others and doesn't want to hurt them. But that also means you have to love yourself and take care of youself.
It's going to be REALLY hard. What will make it easier is to make sure you don't put yourself into situations where the temptation is. If you know that drinking or sex is avaliable somewhere, stay away from it. It's also easier if you hang out with people who avoid those things too.
And this sounds weird... but it's good that you feel guilty! that means your sorry and you know that it's bad! you will get grace and love, I knows it! That's the first step to quitting! Realization.
it's gonna take some serious decision making, but get peopl near you to support you. Other peolpe will be glad to help!
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Posted: Sun Jun 17, 2007 10:48 pm
Yeah, its like, I've only ever done it with one guy and we're super close, like best friends, but he's not Christian. And all of my Christian friends never really get together or invite me when they do. I mean I could invite them all to do something, but this guy, we're so much closer which makes it easier to hang out, plus we lives closer, but yeah. Blahhh.
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Posted: Thu Jul 12, 2007 8:37 pm
that's no excuse hon
it's really hard to get out there and meet new people (believe me I know) go to some of the youth events if you have any. it can be a really good icebreaker. I can honestly relate because I don't get along with my youth group with one exception. Ya it will take some effort but it will be worth it, and hopefully you can get more support in your faith. There's nothing wrong with having friends that aren't christians, but it will be a heck of a lot easier if you have a friends you can relate to in your faith.
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Posted: Mon Aug 06, 2007 11:05 pm
My brother thinks that drinking is cool, and I have tried to convince him that there is absolutely no real reason to drink. luckly he hasn't tried any drinking yet but, he says that when he turn 21 hes going to go partying and stuff, and he says that he wants to do stuff with girls before marrige....! he is a christian(he has some mental diabilities ie. Autism that sorta keeps him from truly having a real personal relationship with God, but i do know he loves God with all his heart) and he is going to be 17, when it comes down to it, i know he probably wont do these things because hes just all talk. but just to make sure.. what should i say to him to convince him not to make these choices when he is older?
ill probably forget to check this, if you could reply in pm's I would very much appreciate it.
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Posted: Sat Sep 01, 2007 2:44 pm
James 5:16
Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective.
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Posted: Sat Dec 15, 2007 8:17 am
my parents do pot! crying i dont know how to stop them cause my dad thinks its going to be legal soon
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Posted: Sat Mar 01, 2008 4:48 pm
I really feel like I have to get this off my chest...
Leah is one of my close friends. Earlier this week, she told me that her friend William has been hospitalized for the second time for his eating disorder. When she told me, he was at 59 lbs. The first time he was in IP (in-patient), he was somewhere around 30 lbs. As of my last update, which was yesterday, William's now at 61 lbs. I'm very proud of him for this, but...
I don't know William at all, yet whenever I think about him, I start crying and I have the hardest time stopping. Last night Leah spent the night at my house, and we were talking about William, and I had started crying again. I cried my eyes raw.
Now, I'm naturally a very empathetic person. I'm fighting my own eating disorder (which is the reason Leah told me about William in the first place; she's naturally worried about him and wanted to talk to someone who understood what he was going through). But it bothers me so much that while I've never spoken to William before (I've seen pictures of him at healthy and less-than-desirable weights), I can't stop crying every time I think about him. It's physically painful for me, not just emotionally. And it's stressing me out, and making me frustrated. I shouldn't be losing my mind about someone I don't even know.
I would visit William if I could, but he's in Maryland. Leah hasn't gone to see him because she doesn't want to see him emaciated all over again.
I'm very frustrated with myself for going around the house a walking water fountain when I don't even know William.
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Posted: Sun Mar 02, 2008 1:00 pm
It seems to me that you have extreme compassion for this boy. I can understand why this would be frustrating, and painful. But I also think it's a wonderful and rare trait to have. It actually reminds me of Jesus, who was moved to tears by the death of Lazarus, and it reminds me of the many times He was moved by other people's pain and healed them out of His great compassion.
If you can't actually visit him in person, why not write him a letter or e-mail? I especially think it would be a great idea, not only to act upon your compassionate feelings, but also since you are going through a similar situation and understand and can help him out more than others may be able to.
And if you want to talk about your own struggle, feel free to pm me. biggrin
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Posted: Sun Mar 02, 2008 2:30 pm
Wow... I never thought in my life that I would remind anyone of Jesus...
I actually did start writing a letter to him, but I really had no idea what to say. It was just a bunch of what everyone had probably already told him; that they were there for him 110%, that they were rooting for him, etc. And I know from experience myself that that can sometimes get really annoying...
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Posted: Thu May 15, 2008 8:13 pm
Mental difficulties do not keep people from being REAL Christians. I knew a guy who had Down's syndrome, and he was a real seeker of a Christian. *sigh*
Sometimes, I think that those with mental difficulties/differences/disabilities have it a bit easier because some of them never get past the trusting God with the full faith of a child ... and those of us who are "normal" often get too cocky for our own good.
As for the falling back into old habits thing, I think that you need to tell this guy friend of yours that you have made a faith decision and that you really don't want to have sex anymore. If he is a true friend, he will understand and respect your choice. If not, then you need to distance yourself from him.
I know someone very similar and--although I have been married for 6 years to his best friend & he knows how I feel about his trying to seduce me--he won't stop trying. I know that he is my weakness (only by the grace of God have I never done anything with him) and I know that he would take advantage of my weakness so I have to separate myself from him.
I mean, it says that we are to flee from temptation ... so it's not a willpower thing here. Don't put yourself into a situation where you can trip up and fall. It's tough and can mean that sometimes you spend a bit of time alone, but maybe that was what God was trying to get you to do anyway. Time alone is never really time alone when you are a Christian: you can use the time to move closer in your walk with Christ.
Well, that was quite a bit ... enough for now, I think. Toodles.
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Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2008 8:53 pm
For those wh are mentally challenged I say that God and Jesus Christ will bring everyone to light in other words show them the truth if they seek God and Jesus says in the bible Romans 10:13 Whoever call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. And if you as you shall recieve,seek and shall find and knock and the door will be opened God has no favorites.May God bless you all and seek Jesus Christ he will save you if you ask him although mean it in your heart. Romans 10:9 If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead you shall be saved.By believing in your heart your made right with God and by confessing with your mouth you shall be saved.ROMANS 10:13 WHOEVER CALL UPON THE NAME OF THE LORD SHALL BE SAVED.
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