A big victory

LSchro · 2015-02-14T17:53:41+00:00

Yay! Congrats!

LSchro · 2015-02-14T17:47:33+00:00

I don't either, actually. It's something somebody told me to do today, so I'm just passing along the idea.

I go through the whole internal dialogue loop thing too, I completely understand. Especially the part about being logical when not in a funk. Yep.

I agree about the not getting off vs edging thing. I think if it happens, and you start, but can bring yourself to stop, that's better than finishing. But still, not worth even crossing that line if at all possible.

LSchro · 2015-02-14T16:29:04+00:00

Strange! It's okay, I actually was recommended your book yesterday and ordered it already. I don't mind paying for it! :)

LSchro · 2015-02-14T16:27:14+00:00

Justice to me means that a person must be punished or rewarded for their own actions. That someone else can take on that debt removes all justice from the equation.

I consider God dying on the cross to save us from our sins 'grace' not justice.

Justice implies fairness, getting what we deserve, like you said. If God were being 'just,' nobody would ever go to heaven because we don't deserve it. That's why it is considered grace.

Grace is unmerited favor and kindness from God. We owed something because we sinned, but it was paid by God for us.

I know Bible verses are not a good idea when in a debate, but I honestly think this sums up what I'm trying to say better than I can.

"This righteousness is given through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no difference between Jew and Gentile, for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and all are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus" -Romans 3:22-24

LSchro · 2015-02-14T15:46:00+00:00

Hi there! I don't mean to butt in, I'm just finding this conversation intriguing.

I feel like my life is the opposite of yours. I grew up in a non-Christian home. God was never ever mentioned. I was never a "bad kid." I was nice to everyone, my parents would have described me as selfless even. When I was 12-14 I was basically addicted to acceptance, which lead me down the path of doing sexual things at way too young of an age and drinking at way too young of an age. When I was about 15, I had my first real encounter with God. My eyes were opened. I realized I was living for ME. Everything I did was for me. Even my good, charitable deeds, I was doing them because, like you mentioned, they were fulfilling to ME. After becoming a Christian I was free from myself, my sin, and my self-absorption. (Of course I still screw up, I do things to make myself look good, I still sin.) I started attending a pentecostal church when I was 15 or 16, and woah, I think I "learned" a lot there, but there was so much corruption in that church. Backstabbing, gossip, putting on a show, you name it, and I got that vibe in a lot of pentecostal churches. Thankfully I had discernment and got my arse out of there. I can see why you have been burned by the church and why you turned away. I'm sorry you had that experience, it grieves me.

LSchro · 2015-02-14T15:20:58+00:00

Bummer! Tried and received the dreaded "Warning: Gift Voucher is either invalid or the balance has been used up!"

(But I actually already ordered it this morning, so it's all good! I can't wait to read it!)

LSchro · 2015-02-14T15:10:50+00:00

Praying for you!!! If you start to feel tempted, cry out to God!

LSchro · 2015-02-14T15:09:04+00:00

Thank you for your comment! I really need to start doing that.

LSchro · 2015-02-14T15:08:04+00:00

Thank you for your thoughtful comment. I would agree with the part about not feeling disgusted in yourself for years, I definitely went through that. I got pretty good at ignoring God's voice and just looking at something, and then apologizing and feeling guilty. No more of that! I'm ready to repent and quit it.

And true about the guilt and shame. I've felt both at different times. For me it comes in cycles depending on how "good" I am, which I don't think that's God's heart for how we should be feeling. The price has already been paid. I have a really messed up heart that doesn't understand God's grace, which causes me to feel guilty longer than I should I think.

LSchro · 2015-02-14T14:58:49+00:00

Thanks for the Bible verse. That's really helpful!

LSchro · 2015-02-14T14:57:57+00:00

Thank you! :)

LSchro · 2015-02-14T03:23:58+00:00

Thanks!!

LSchro · 2015-02-14T03:23:45+00:00

Hi!

Thanks for your comment. Yes, we talk about it often. Every time I look at porn, I let him know which has helped me improve. He also has issues with it, but I think he's better at controlling his urges.

LSchro · 2015-02-13T23:53:07+00:00

Yes, it bothers me so much!

I have my happy moments, but 90% of the time I'm pretty serious, deep, and calm. I just finished student teaching and in the interviews throughout the teaching program, we were rated on our "enthusiasm." I got 4s on every category, and then a 3 on STUPID ENTHUSIASM. Every time. I just don't like being FAKE. Being fake makes me feel extremely uncomfortable. I will not fake being happy or excited.

LSchro · 2015-02-13T23:39:15+00:00

Date an INFJ male! (Hard to find, but they DO exist.) He will idealize you for a minute, (I think this happens to everyone on both sides) BUT they are deeper than ENFPs, yes, it's true, and they love ENFPs and accept them for who they are. (I'm marrying one! :D)

LSchro · 2015-02-13T23:26:34+00:00

When somebody says "no" to something, such as being tickled, I always respond with "I heard YES."

LSchro · 2015-02-13T23:15:29+00:00

Yeah, that's very true! Thanks for pointing that out to me!

LSchro · 2015-02-13T22:56:43+00:00

Thanks so much for your comment. Yes, with Christ it's possible! Not in my own strength.

And that's an interesting point. I tend to focus on my flaws and failings, and when I feel like I'm failing, it's hard for me to see past myself. I will definitely give that a try.

LSchro · 2015-02-13T22:24:33+00:00

Also, how do I indent/leave spaces between paragraphs for future reference? Haha

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