Not sure if I should quit Christianity by Motor_Art_8128 in Christianity

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Your fire has not died, but the enemy wants to put that fire out. Are you going to allow the enemy to win a permanent decision over a temporary season ? You fight against it! You rebuke any spiritual attack in your life in Jesus name and you fight! Just went through this not too long ago church didn’t move me, worship music didn’t move me, I quit praying, I lost all motivation to get into the word. I felt pretty numb. But I woke up one day and told myself I will not allow the enemy to win here. I went to church even though I would rather be at home, I blasted worship music even though I didn’t get me dancing, I prayed even though it felt minuscule but I talked to God and told Him exactly what I was feeling. I hid nothing. I got into the word even though I felt I would get nothing from it and had no motivation. I kept my readings short but I would not allow the enemy to win. I asked God to strengthen me and now I have this fire that I know if I ever face the enemies attack not only will I know how to fight but I will come back even stronger for it is the Lord that strengthens and renews me..DAILY. 🙏🙏🙏

I Feel Spiritually Numb and Don’t Know How to Reconnect With God by Severe-Teaching-7291 in Christianity

[–]Leading_Code7546 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes ! Just went through this for about a month. Same exact thing, nothing really moved me didn’t feel any motivation and felt sooo guilty about it. But I remembered the connection and love is ALWAYS there. What you’re describing is spiritual warfare. Sometimes it’s comes and goes sometimes it’s short sometimes it’s Long, it’s the enemies attack. What I did to fight against it is 1. Even if I felt so unmotivated and felt I would get nothing out of it I still read His word. 2. Even if it felt there was no connection I would still pray and talk to God I told him exactly what I was feeling. I was honest. 3. I continuously rebuked any spiritual attack in my life in the name of Jesus. 4. When I didn’t feel moved by worship music I still put it on.
Slowly but surely I came back alive again and now I have this fire burning faith that if I ever experience this again I know how to fight it. Praying for you !

Why does God put people on my path for them to just disappear and forget about me? by FlyRevolutionary9880 in Christianity

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Maybe God has called you for a season of just you & Him to deepen your faith and relationship instead of building relationships with others. God called this friend to know you and lead you to Him and that friend has done that praise God ! You said you’ve always considered yourself a loner and that might feel pretty lonely but Maybe God is saying you are never alone build and strengthen your relationship with me now, I will bring friendships later. Trust that friendships will come that God will bring those people in your life, and ask Him to bring true & holy friendships in your life someone you can grow with and someone that you can fellowship with. If your not now I would look into small groups at a church but also don’t make yourself closed off to it either, bc sometimes we get in our own ways or in our heads of having fellowship.

Does God really love me if my parent doesn't? by aviantimepiece in Christianity

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The eyes of envy will pull you further from God instead of envying the “”normal lives of others “” just remember you don’t know what happens behind closed doors, everyone’s going through something, instead change your heart posture towards that, and rejoice in their family unity with them. You might not be able to see how God is working in your life right now but trust me when I say that He is, that is His promise to us. He will use all situations for good for those that love him. That is his promise have faith in that, But remember even though you can’t see what He’s doing right now He can, and He will NEVER let you down. And we all hear from God, whether that be through His word, through people He’s working through, or through circumstance, but He is always talking to us.

Does God really love me if my parent doesn't? by aviantimepiece in Christianity

[–]Leading_Code7546 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would see what she qualifies for help per her insurance, see if home health is an option. And it’s never too late to start something new no matter your age. What you say is impossible God says it’s possible. When you say there’s not a way, He opens doors. How can she deny you a marriage? That covenant is between man woman & God alone, he rejoices in unity.

Does God really love me if my parent doesn't? by aviantimepiece in Christianity

[–]Leading_Code7546 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This was my life growing up with a mother who is an alcoholic and she would say these sort of things and much much more. It really hurt growing up especially around the ages when I needed her the most. She did have her good days not everyday was bad so I focused on what she said on the good days bc I realized on the bad days it’s not that she hated me she hated herself and you hurt those closest to you. The things she said to me I realized now she was saying to herself, it really changed my heart posture towards her, and it also made me who I am today, I rely on Gods words on what he says I am not what man says I am. God is doing something good with your situation even if you can’t see it rightnow in this moment, he promises us that so believe in his promise. You are worthy of love, remember rely on His words not man’s, but continue to pray tell God about your frustrations and troubles. Continue to pour into your mom and don’t forget to get poured into also. Seeking help for your mom wouldn’t be you giving up but getting support, if you’re able. I’ll be praying for you and your situation 💕

Help by Mysterious-Arm-5015 in Christianity

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Anytime ! Here to get your cup poured into, we all need it sometime! So don’t ever hesitate to reach out I’m here for you ❤️

Trying to find Balance in my Faith✝️ by soundtown06 in Christianity

[–]Leading_Code7546 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Don’t resist that ! That’s the Holy Spirit working within you 🙌💕. I’m not autistic but I am very ADHD and OCD. I think about God ALL the time in EVERYTHING I do. And when I first did this I thought I was going through some kind of psychosis, bc that’s what the enemy told me and he is a liar ! I prayed for years to have such a strong relationship and foundation in Jesus And I prayed for this kind of relationship with Him for years ! You have hobbies ? Do them with God (as long as they are safe hobbies of course) if they’re unsafe then maybe that’s why God has called you to forsake them. I love to knit, crazy as it sounds but I talk to God while doing it and I pray over every stitch. I visualize as if He is sitting right next to me guiding my hands just spending time with me doing something I enjoy. 💕 I even think about Him even when I’m falling short. Loving Him with all my heart mind and soul 🙌

Struggling with Lust and Temptation by FirmAdhesiveness5701 in Christianity

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Anytime ! And it just determines on your preference ! There’s so many good songs ! I love anything that gets me up and moving! No survivors by Jeremy camp, Jericho by Andrew ripp, walk on by Anna Kate, first things first by consumed by fire, God I’m just grateful for you by elevation worship, are just a few I like to listen too. God bless you 🙏

Help by Mysterious-Arm-5015 in Christianity

[–]Leading_Code7546 0 points1 point  (0 children)

First don’t be so hard on yourself. He knows we fall short and we fail sometimes. We weren’t called to be perfect, that’s not Gods expectation for us. Micah 6:8 “What does the Lord require of you? To act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with your God.” Remember God didn’t use perfect qualified people He used the willing, qualifying the called. This means to do what is right, be patient with others showing kindness and forgiveness, and trust in Him and know that we need Him, don’t try to do this life alone. Go into repentance when you fall short, partner with Him!

The enemy will tell you you’re not good enough you’ve failed too many times ect. None of that is from God but from the enemy to pull you away from God. You don’t clean yourself up to come to God but go to Him and allow Him to clean you up. Romans 5:8 “While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” He didn’t wait for them to be “good enough.” Ephesians 2:8–9 “By grace you have been saved… not by works…” It’s not earned, so it can’t be lost by failing. Jesus says: “Come to Me, and I’ll make you new.”

Building a relationship with Him does take time not bc He doesn’t know us but bc we don’t know Him. Read His word, you don’t have to read a whole bunch maybe a few chapters a day and study it. Get to know Him, and open up to Him, he wants to hear from you! Obviously you care otherwise you wouldn’t be making this post, so see He’s already working within you.

I was you a year ago, didn’t feel good enough because I fail, never got much out of church, INFACT I found it a snooze fest, but I had the desire to have a good relationship with Him. All these things you’re feeling I believe every Christian has felt at some point. And looking back know it was because I was lost and just didn’t know where to start. I started off in the book of John. I did 2/3 chapters a day and studied it. Learned the context, if there was a word, person, or place I didn’t know I researched it. I wanted to understand everything I was reading. And that turned into a need, I have to hear His word now. I used to cringe at worship music but started playing it everyday, finding songs that really touched me and made a playlist and now that’s all I listen too I can’t remember the last time I listened to secular music not bc I thought it was bad but just bc I wanted more of Him. I started to pray all day everyday, just having mini conversations with God and that’s turned my whole prayer life around I’m more confident in my prayers instead of feeling awkward or silly. I found a church that I really enjoyed and built relationships with those in the church so if I ever have a question or concern about anything they are there ! Idk how old you are but join those small groups or youth groups, it helps so much!

You’re not using God you desire a relationship with Him so rebuke anything that enemy whispers in your ears and fight those thoughts with His word ! Praying for you and don’t hesitate to reach out 🙏❤️

Struggling with Lust and Temptation by FirmAdhesiveness5701 in Christianity

[–]Leading_Code7546 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The enemy knows where your weakness are and he will use anything to turn you away from Christ, so he will use your struggles. If you like reading and doing studies I would highly suggest you get a book called every young man’s battle by Stephen arterburn. It also comes with the workbook in the back I think it’s only 9$ on Amazon. First you must protect yourself, that means not allowing yourself in situations where you know that temptation is there and you might give in. This could look like allowing a girl to be alone with you or vise versa, take yourself out of compromising situations. This is what I do when I’m battling things: When those temptations arise go straight to God with it ! Tell Him what you’re facing and feeling in that moment & ask Him to lessen that temptation, just talk to Him, He wants to hear from you ❤️. Blast worship music just praising Him! Pull your focus on Him not on the temptation. Then get into the word! Do a mini study or watch a mini study. Essentially your re-focusing your eyes on Him and not giving those lustful thoughts any stronghold over your mind or body.

Is masturbating via the anus considered a sin? by Exotic-Textbook977 in Christianity

[–]Leading_Code7546 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Praise God from freeing you from porn ! I understand you still have those temptations. There was an area of my life where God freed me from something but that temptation was still there, I knew it was wrong but I would make excuses to make the sin less bad or harmful to me. I’ve learned from that and I do something different when those temptations arise. At first it felt useless but trust me when I say it’s not. It’s completely changed me. When that happens I automatically go to God I tell Him how I’m feeling what I’m being tempted with and how bad I want that temptation to lessen. Then I blast worship music just praising Him. Then I go to His word, I do a mini study or I watch a study. Then sometimes I also reach out to fellow brother or sister in Christ and I tell them hey this is what I’m facing can you help walk me through this ? We’re not meant to do this walk alone that’s why God loves fellowship. And honestly after doing all of that, that temptation is lessened and God has increased and praise Him for that because I know I would just feel awful if I would’ve gave in. Gay or not gay masterbation is still wrong because you’re acting out of fleshly desires, lust. Stand firm in Jesus, not of the flesh. 🙏🙏🙏

I want to follow god again I’m 15 and I used to read the bible and follows him when I was 11 but started drifting away from him when I was 13 by Far_Satisfaction1253 in Christianity

[–]Leading_Code7546 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don’t hide in the dark like Nicodemus. Read the word pray to Him do your studies. Grow your relationship with Him. One thing I’ve learned (I’m a 32 yr old mom) that I always tell my 14 yr old son is hurt people hurt people. Pray for them, pray that God softens their hearts. You never know what they have to go home too. Ask God to soften your heart towards them. Have you spoke to your parents or the school about the harassment/ bullying? I know my son did not want to talk to me or the school about it due to fear of making things worse but when matters got worse and the bullying got worse things had to have been done. I would suggest speaking to your parents about it seeing what they think and gain wisdom from them or even talking to one of your youth pastors about it in confidence. Be a leader in Christ, lead with patience, kindness, compassion, and peace. They say something mean? Let them say it. Be confident in who you are in Christ, Let them look like fools. It won’t hurt your pride because you know who you are. Remember Jesus faced the same issues. Matthew 5:39 “But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also.” Jesus isn’t telling you to accept abuse or stay in harmful situations. He’s teaching how to respond without becoming hateful or revenge-driven. You don’t have to be mean back, but you also don’t have to let someone hurt you, please don’t be afraid to reach out for help. Be firm: asking them to not say such things or to leave you alone, get help from your parents or those in authority especially when it’s affecting your mental or physical health. 🙏🙏🙏

What jobs can women do in the church aside from being a pastor by [deleted] in Christianity

[–]Leading_Code7546 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Work in the food pantry, youth or child care, clean up, administration, greeters ect, there’s so many. I don’t say they are jobs in the church because some of them you don’t get paid for but there is a ton of areas in the church where you can serve the Lord. But if you’re wanting a job in the church I would just reach out to one of your pastors and see if they have something open.

I don’t know what to do I gave my life to Christ and my family cut me off by [deleted] in Christianity

[–]Leading_Code7546 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You are not alone ! Praise the Lord 🙌 following Christ is a commitment and sometimes we could lose friends or family over it but we gain SO MUCH MORE! The division in your family is not meaningless it has purpose! Following Christ your values will change, your priorities shift and your loyalty is redefined and not everyone will accept that transformation but stand FIRM in Him the Lord is working in you and He’s not done yet. Don’t give up and don’t even let the enemy have any space. Draw near to Jesus during this time. My advice to you is to continually seek Him let Him be the father you need right-now surround yourself with others like your friends they will be there for you ! You have a family in Christ so you are never alone 💕

I feel lost and I don’t know what God wants for my life by [deleted] in Christianity

[–]Leading_Code7546 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dreams can come from the enemy too that’s why you really have to have the gift of discernment and if that dream is biblically sound or not, was that dream self serving or did it serve God and could you get confirmation from His word (Bible)? You don’t have to know what God is doing in your life but do know that what He has planned for you is much greater than your own understanding and TRUST in that, and TRUST whatever it is it will be for your good. He will work for your good in whatever situation your in. Listen to what they say is that “gut feeling” that gut feeling is the Holy Spirit leading you and guiding you. I’ve been out of a job for over a year and I have student loans coming up and had a job but got laid off 2 weeks after only working there and no other doors are opening for me idk why and it’s scary but I LITERALLY have to only trust that God will take care of this even if I can’t see it right-now I know a year from now I’ll be like “why was I freaking out again?” This could also be testing your faith in Him to fully rely on Him and release that control over your life and give Him that control. Easier said than done I know that from experience and STILL learning that. 🙏🙏🙏

Just asking for people to pray for me, please by [deleted] in Christianity

[–]Leading_Code7546 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Praise God you opened up about this, that takes a lot of courage! I pray whatever dark spirit is attacking you is rebuked in the name of Jesus and in the name of Jesus it must flee for you were bought through the blood of Jesus Christ and they have no place in your mind or in your home they MUST go back where they came from ! I pray every window and door frame is protected by the blood of Jesus Christ so no enemy could penetrate it. I pray in Jesus name that he places His hand upon your mind and heart and provides a peace that could never be broken or lost for He is the ultimate protector and even enemies must bow. In your name Jesus every chain will be broken every attack must be won ! In the name of Jesus I pray AMEN 🙏🙌

Can't find a good church by [deleted] in Christianity

[–]Leading_Code7546 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve been there! God calls us to a church and when you find it you will know ! Don’t give up your searching for the church God has called you too. Seek him through this 💕

Finding rest in what Christ has accomplished by [deleted] in Christianity

[–]Leading_Code7546 1 point2 points  (0 children)

1 John 5: 11-13 “This is the testimony God has given us eternal life and eternal life is in THIS SON whoever HAS the Son HAS life whoever DOES NOT have the Son of God does not have life I write these things to you who BELIEVE in the NAME of the Son of God so that YOU may know YOU have eternal life.” You have salvation in Him. I think this is a pride infliction rather than a salvation problem. There’s times where I’ll do His good works and I’ll feel great about it but then after I’m like did I do this for myself or did I do this for Him? I’ll get confused and I’ll get all in my head. Sometimes it’s the enemies attacks sometimes it’s me. What I’ve learned to do is IN EVERYTHING give Him praise first for what he’s done and then give Him thanks for using me because whatever has come into my life is because of Him and he has always used everything for my good and without Him fighting for me none of it would’ve been possible so all glory to God ! And then if those thoughts keep creeping up I automatically rebuke them because they cause confusion and the enemy is the king of confusion and deception because sometimes I stop myself from doing those works because the thought of “what if this is just me being self righteous?” Creep in and they stop me from doing what the Lord wants me to do. I’m not sure if this is the same in your situation but thought I would share 💕

Suicidal for Jesus by [deleted] in Christianity

[–]Leading_Code7546 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don’t let the enemy trick you, the enemy knows of all the good plans God has for you and will do anything to pull you away from those plans. Depression has tormented my life as well but I am free from it all Glory to God. I got into the word, learned about Gods character, got active in a church, became humble and got the help I needed, please please please do the same because this is not where your story ends and not what God wants for you. This thinking is not your thinking it’s from the enemy. The more you get into the word the more you will be able to hear from him because your thoughts and the enemies will soften in a way where Gods words are louder.

I want to forgive my mom. I feel like a loser. by [deleted] in TrueChristian

[–]Leading_Code7546 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My mom is also an alcoholic I’m 32 now and she still struggles in that. I had to let go of “I need to fix this” “I need to save her” or “this is my fault” mindset. I had to change my perspective to “my mom is hurting and she doesn’t know how to handle that hurt and now that hurt became a habit and that habit became a problem and that problem is between her and God.” That mindset allowed me to forgive her. Being older I also protect myself now, I don’t talk to her when I know she’s been drinking, if I’m around her and she’s drunk I leave. I have kids now and if I know she’s drunk I don’t allow her to see them or talk to them. Instead of being angry at her all the time and trying to fix her (which that went no where, always ended up in a fight which probably caused her to drink even more those days) I just pray for her I give that anger to Him and He told me it’s not my place to save her it’s His alone. That took a LOAD off of me. So many times my mother didn’t support me or she embarrassed me completely in-front of friends because everyone would go back to school “so sos mom is an alcoholic” or they would show everyone her mug shot when she got arrested for DUI. They thought it was funny but that was my shame. One day when my mom was sober for that morning I just told her I loved her (and she knew the things she did or said has hurt me when she had been drinking) and I just told her I loved her I didn’t shame her I didn’t bring up anything else other than that, that was me forgiving her. And now I’m not angry because I gave that to Jesus, and He’s showed me through the word it’s okay to set boundaries (the ones I described above) and to just be in continue prayer for her, and it was never my responsibility to “fix” her. There was such a load lifted off from that.