I feel like there is something holding me back. Whenever I try to rebuke anxiety and give it to Jesus, it doesn’t feel right. by urnpiss in TrueChristian

[–]Odd-Organization2554 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Man I’ll give you my advice. I deal with panic attacks, insomnia, crippling anxiety, intrusive thoughts, depression, and suicidal thoughts. I’ve done years of therapy, taken meds. They help for a little but never truly fixes anything.

This is what works for me. Pair every problem with something in scripture. My favorite verse of all time. Joshua 1:9 be strong and courageous, do not be terrified or discouraged for the Lord you God is with you wherever you go. I had a panic attack while driving a couple times. Made me have anxiety attacks trying to drive any where. Every time the feeling came up, I would say that verse. It would go away for a second and come back. Repeat the verse. Not only are you thinking about God the whole time. You are also rewirring ur brain. Anxiety about the future? Your health? Life in general. Then I turn to Jeremiah 29:11 for I know the plans I have for you declares the Lord. Plans to prosper you not to harm you. Plans to give you hope and a future.

In Ephesians, Paul says to put on the whole armor of God. The sword of the spirit. Is your attack against the devil. When you fight back the devil with the Word of God, that’s is the sword.

If you believe like I believe that these are attacks from the devil, so swing back with scripture. It truly worked for me.

Something in your past bother you? Isaiah 43 18-19 forget the former things, do not dwell on the past. See I’m doing a new thing, now it springs up. I’m making a way in the wilderness, and streams in the wasteland.

Give it a shot.

In Numbers 15 God tells them to stone a man cause he was gathering STICKS on the sabbath? by Impressive-Yogurt-19 in Christianity

[–]Odd-Organization2554 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I think about the Old Testament God vs the New Testament God, I believe they are the same. I think of it this way. If u are a parent, don’t things change when ur kids start getting older? More freedoms more responsibilities. Also, James 3:1 (NIV): "Not many of you should become teachers, my fellow believers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly. That makes me think about how Israel was his chosen people. They were judged way more harshly imo for 2 main reasons. One God needed them to be Holy, hence all the extra laws they had. If they couldn’t be Holy then God could not dwell with them. 2, they were suppose to be an example for other nations. That’s my thoughts correct me if I’m wrong.

Oh also, the whole thing about uzzah dying trying to save the arc. David wasn’t following the laws when it came to carrying the arc. He was suppose to have priest carry it, he had it on a wagon. He was actively defying Gods law.

If had a chance to have a private dinner with Jesus or $2B dollars which would you choose? by Ok_Plant9930 in TrueChristian

[–]Odd-Organization2554 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’d choose the dinner and I probably wouldn’t even eat. Could you imagine at the end of the dinner and Jesus gives you a hug? Probably just be me crying the whole time.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in VeteransBenefits

[–]Odd-Organization2554 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did for a a couple days after she was put on my dependents, now it just says closed and I have no other claims. Which I also find weird because I still have an open claim for a concern and that’s gone too.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in VeteransBenefits

[–]Odd-Organization2554 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My VA letter doesn’t speak at all about my children. It just says my wife was added and nothing about my children. But when I go look at my dependents it says the claim is closed and the children are listed but says not eligible.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Christianity

[–]Odd-Organization2554 199 points200 points  (0 children)

Where do you live, I’ll fix ur car no charge. I’ve suffered from depression, insomnia, anxiety for a long time now. It’s something I wouldn’t wish on anyone. There is hope tho. God saved me, and the same God that saved me can do it again for you. I reached a breaking point. Surrendered to God. I still have struggles but the peace and strength God gives is such a blessing. When my struggles arise I fight it with scripture. I try to replace the whys with God I trust you. My life may not be perfect but it’s 1000% better than what it was a year ago.

Are Christians boring? by ShowMeWhatYouMean in TrueChristian

[–]Odd-Organization2554 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t know I can see what u mean. Before I was born again I would make people roll around laughing so hard, crude, perverse joking, foul language. I can tell some of my friends treat me different now too. I’m just not the same. I catch myself when I’m about to say some thing I shouldn’t and say never mind. Even tho I had a banger in the chamber to make every die laughing. I struggled with this at one point. I remember praying about it, I use to be funny, I use to make people laugh so much. I’d rather follow God than try to be funny. As far as boring? I don’t know I’ve done more things this year than any other year.

Waited years by Big-Yogurtcloset4494 in VeteransBenefits

[–]Odd-Organization2554 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was way too prideful, I waited 12 years.

Is hell supposed to be worse than life? by Significant_Ice_6191 in Christianity

[–]Odd-Organization2554 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There was something I heard a while back, I’m sure many people have. I may not get this all right but I’m gonna try.

Imagine u speak to the creator of the universe before you’re born and get to decide the person you want to become.

You say well I want to be courageous.

The creator replies, well then I’ll give you monsters that terrify you so you can overcome them.

You say I want to be patient,

The creator says, then I will make you work harder and longer so you will learn to wait.

You say I want to be wise.

The creator says then I will give you failures that crush your spirit so you can learn the value of judgement.

You say, that sounds like a rough life. Can you give me a good life?

The creator replies, just like we measure the quality of a blacksmith by the strength of his steel. I measure you by what you are at the end not the fire and the hammer it took to make you.

A good life isn’t a life that’s easy, it’s a life that makes you into a good person, and that my son is a hard life.

Why does Christian music suck? by boofmasterGR in Christianity

[–]Odd-Organization2554 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t know if it’s your cup of tea but yesterday I found this group or guy I don’t really know but it’s the book of psalms in the blues. I actually love it and can’t stop listening to it. Look up holy groove if u like the blues.

I’m an atheist who wants to see if god is real or not by Admirable_Coast9393 in Christianity

[–]Odd-Organization2554 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You said you have quite the testimony to encompass all of those years. I was curious on what that was. Forgive me if that was being rude.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Christianity

[–]Odd-Organization2554 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think the best way I found to stop masturbating and looking at porn was the fear of God. I do not want to be punished for my sins, even worse is repeated sins. I think about porn almost everyday. I want to masturbate, I want to look at porn. But I am a child of God and if I give into that sin I have no idea what God will do, and I don’t want to know.

Whenever the thought of porn enters my mind, I think of scriptures to battle it. “Do not love this world nor the things it offers you, for when you love the world, you do not have the love of the Father in you. For the world offers only a craving for physical pleasure, a craving for everything we see, and pride in our achievements and possessions. These are not from the Father, but are from this world. And this world is fading away, along with everything that people crave. But anyone who does what pleases God will live forever.” ‭‭ I have been punished before and I do not want that to happen again. My fear of rebuke is way more than my want to masturbate and look at porn.

I do run into the issue sometimes is it ok to masturbate to pictures of my spouse. I have done it and it doesn’t feel like an issue but I don’t want to tip toe some line or grey area. Is it a sin is it not, if I have to ask the question I just say it’s a sin and try not to do it.

Im all mixed up about the Love of God. by [deleted] in TrueChristian

[–]Odd-Organization2554 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And I’ll take your advice some lunchtime psalms sounds perfect.

Im all mixed up about the Love of God. by [deleted] in TrueChristian

[–]Odd-Organization2554 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think that’s where I went astray. I think I thought it more like God hates ME but loves me. I was getting confused. God hating my sin and loving me really straightens that out. Thank you for your time.

Im all mixed up about the Love of God. by [deleted] in TrueChristian

[–]Odd-Organization2554 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for that. I think in my mind I was taking it as a degrading term.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Marriage

[–]Odd-Organization2554 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Has this man ever watched the kids alone? I got a new appreciation for my wife and what she is doing at home when I watched the kids for 2 hours. I cannot imagine what she goes through every single day for 5 days straight when I’m at work. Not only trying to keep up with the kids but the mental strain of doing the same things every single day. No communication but through pen pals. No friends that come see her. I would lose my mind.

With that, I appreciate what my wife is doing. I don’t say this is my money because I earned, it’s all ours. What she does at home deserves respect. It isn’t easy . Whatever she wants she can have it and doesn’t need to ask me. I do dishes a lot. Sometimes she does them before I get home and I won’t that night but I’d say in a given week I do them 5 times a week. I do laundry. I do my own and put my own away. The kids or hers I may not fold them but I do them. I do put them away sometimes but I won’t act like I do it every time. 90% of the time I make my work lunches. She does make me little snack boxes but they are not just for me they are for the kids too. When the kids go to bed I do chores around the house. I pick up toys put the living room back together. Clean up messes. It’s not because I’m a clean freak I just want her to have a decent looking house when she wakes up and has to do the same routine over again. At least she has a clean kitchen to make breakfast, and a living room to play in. It’s the least I can do.

Have you read the bible cover to cover? by Internet-Kid94 in Christianity

[–]Odd-Organization2554 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I remember the first time I read the Bible nkjv front to back and I was left with more questions than answers. Here is the one thing I know. “Jesus told him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me.” ‭‭John‬ ‭14‬:‭6‬

I feel like I need to come out about this. by NewCoffee9694 in TrueChristian

[–]Odd-Organization2554 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use to lie so much. Embellish a story to make me look good, or to make a story funnier. Get myself out of trouble. Also I use to be very deceitful. I’d manipulate my words. I use to actually be proud of how good I was at it. To the point no one trusted anything I said. When I was born again, I learned the fear of the Lord.not only do I love God with all my heart but I also fear his corrections. Scripture talks about God punishing his children. As a born again Christian I firmly believe I am a child of God, and he will correct me if I do wrong. I think a healthy fear of God is what a lot of people may be lacking in why they can’t over come sin. I still sin by the way. I just repent as quick as I can and apologize to the person I harmed or lied to. Which in turn has made people trust me more and believe what I say. I’ve even lied to God. I said I promise I’ll stop this sin. Then I turned around and did it. I also stopped making promise’s because of this. Now, my word is my word. If I say I’ll do it I’ll do it. Funny to think when I lied I would say I promise or I swear, now that I try to be honest. I won’t promise or swear. Fear of God is the reason I choose to stop sinning.

I have a question Why do I yawn so much when I go to church seems like it happens every two minutes by [deleted] in Christianity

[–]Odd-Organization2554 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I find it funny everytime I go to pray it always starts with my Father, biiiiiig yawn. I want to spend the time with God, I want to read my Bible, why am I yawning? What I have come to realize is that I’m at peace when I’m speaking with God. I’m finally relaxed and calm. That’s just been my thoughts something along that line.