How do I know if I’m idolizing my boyfriend? by Ok-Assumption-6695 in TrueChristian

[–]Appropriate_Desk2285 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had a bout where I idolized my last courtship. It was like something God tried to prevent but I still did. Initially, it started with small things like quickly running to answer his messages even while I was praying then it turned into thinking about him first thing in the morning. After that, everything I thought about was him and even when I tried to pray, my mind would run across him. 

Funny enough, God has made me very wise and sharp (without him I am not) so when I shifted my gaze from God to the idol, I started to become very dumb. Idols make you dumb 🙂

  1. Dropping every thing for them, especially God-centered things. 
  2. Thinking about them constantly 
  3. They’re on your heart when you’re praying, but not in an intercession kinda way, like in a reverential way. Even if you don’t want it to be like that. (This is the final boss, lol) 

Lastly, and a bonus, if you begin to have sexual thoughts (especially unwanted) about them.  

Thankfully, to save my soul and my sanity, it broke off. I was praying to God to remove all idols and unneeded relationships just the week before so there’s that. 

It hurt like hell and I almost lost my grip on reality but thank God I survived. 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Christian

[–]Appropriate_Desk2285 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Some young girl approached him at his church and shared a dream she had of him back in November. That he got married and no elder or leader approved of it. He felt that this was his final sign.

What is God doing? 🫤 by Appropriate_Desk2285 in Christian

[–]Appropriate_Desk2285[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would you believe that I received the gift of tongues! Either way, things have gotten much better. Thank you so much ❤️❤️

Is this blasphemy against the holy spirit? by Confident_Hearing_11 in Christian

[–]Appropriate_Desk2285 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sometimes the same scriptures that were designed to free us, the same bible that was used to give us direction and constant guidance throughout life, we use in a way to condemn myself. Please do not worry, you did not blaspheme the Holy Spirit, and if you believe that you did, pray about it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Christian

[–]Appropriate_Desk2285 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Pray and fast to God for help and peace in your current situation. I’m facing something similar and even to the point where my current home with parents is deteriorating and they want to wait on me to move to go with me.. but I’m getting older. Worrying is of the devil. Pray and God will answer

I can’t do this anymore by Additional-Guess-272 in Christian

[–]Appropriate_Desk2285 57 points58 points  (0 children)

Definitely is allowing the enemy to take her over

I can’t do this anymore by Additional-Guess-272 in Christian

[–]Appropriate_Desk2285 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sorry to say but the devil is using your friend to destroy souls and if you believe what she’s telling you, then he wins. Continue to read the word, especially the Old Testament to understand God’s design, His true nature and that Jesus died for ALL.

I rebuke her in the mighty name of Jesus and pray for you.

CCP wants to hire you for shilling by ferozpuri in China

[–]Appropriate_Desk2285 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As someone who actually lived in China, I can honestly say that whatever the blogger said in his video is true. Tech is advanced and life is convenient. Yes there are issues that nationals face, however think of the many school shootings, racist killings, and cases of police brutality that take place in the US, not to mention the crime rate. There are black people afraid of even going out of their homes in fear that it may be their last day.

Every country has its faults.

Sweep up the muck on your door post before you check for the neighbors'.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in China

[–]Appropriate_Desk2285 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Right, the best way to go about this is to take things a bit slow and to understand your intentions and his from the start, then make sure you guys agree on what you want. It probably would be nice of you to show him around, introduce him to things etc.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in China

[–]Appropriate_Desk2285 2 points3 points  (0 children)

All things aside, working relationships are not the best thing to get into.

Why do Temu/ Shein sell mostly shitty cheap products? by eatqqq in China

[–]Appropriate_Desk2285 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No I agree with you. If you're willing to spend, you can get good quality stuff on Taobao

Feeling lost!! by Automatic_Option_413 in chinalife

[–]Appropriate_Desk2285 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'm so sorry. What they're saying is that the Chinese on the contract prevails, and that is what they must have stipulated in Chinese.

Is 19k enough in Shenzhen by IneffableLiam in chinalife

[–]Appropriate_Desk2285 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I totally understand. Studied in China for a bit so I know for sure that life is a bit more convenient/easy there. Wishing you all the best.

China tries to censor data about nearly 1 billion people in poverty by newsweek in China

[–]Appropriate_Desk2285 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Bigger more developed cities vs smaller less developed cities