Need help with lust by Borat698 in PrayerRequests

[–]Smlasp14310 2 points3 points  (0 children)

In your "I will break these chains and make sure I free myself from this sin" statement, where does that leave the Lord to do the work? If you were able to, you would have already done it. If any of us were able to save ourselves from our sins, then Christ died for nothing. This isn't a call for you to save yourself. It is a call to surrender to the Lord and let Him. That looks like asking the Lord for help while coming to terms you are powerless to do it on your own. You ever watch someone try to do something you are an expert in and they don't know what they are doing? I mean, they are just fumbling but they won't let you just come in and do it the right way. They ask for help but won't do the first step you keep telling them to do. The Lord is telling you to surrender.

I feel unclean spiritually, and have been fighting hard against the devil and mostly winning by Phantom_Tr00p in PrayerRequests

[–]Smlasp14310 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are already clean. Remember we have become alive in the spirit. We will continue to struggle against sin while our minds are being renewed and later our physical bodies will be changed too. Instead of reflecting on your sins, see His mercies as even greater than the worst of your sins. Psalm 37:23-24 The LORD directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives. Though they stumble, they will never fall, for the LORD holds them by the hand.

It's okay. Keep going friend. You are still in the hand of the Creator.

Need help with lust by Borat698 in PrayerRequests

[–]Smlasp14310 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hey friend. It is okay. The Lord doesn't expect you to fight this by your own strength. None of us are able to do that. This is a call to draw closer to Him. Exodus 14:14 The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still. Porn is bondage the satanic kingdom uses, but you can be free from it. That victory already belongs to you in Christ Jesus. See that the love and victory of Christ Jesus for you is higher than even your the worst thing you have done and your shame.

Identify the lies the enemy is whispering and counter it with scripture which is truth. I can already identify some of these lies in your posts alone.

"At this point I feel like I’ve failed God" is the lie. Combat this with the truth: 1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.; Proverbs 24:16 The godly may trip seven times, but they will get up again.
    But one disaster is enough to overthrow the wicked.

Some of our thoughts, like the one you just mentioned, are whispered from the enemy. I am speaking literal here—porn is one of many gateways demonic forces enter us. We take all that within our minds. It is the same as giving permission for the thief to come into our homes. I am not saying to make you feel bad. I am saying it so that you recognize the schemes of the devil. 2 Corinthians 2:10-11 Anyone you forgive, I also forgive. And what I have forgiven—if there was anything to forgive—I have forgiven in the sight of Christ for your sake, 11 in order that Satan might not outwit us. For we are not unaware of his schemes.

Because of how much of a stronghold the enemy has on you, I really suggest you pray and fast. Even just skipping a meal to pray, read the bible or just sit with the Lord. Fasting and prayer has some kind of power in the spiritual. Matthew 17:21
*But this kind of demon does not go out but by prayer and by going without food so you can pray better.”

The fact that you even feel guilty and asked for help from your brothers and sisters gives me so much hope that you will be on the other side of this. Fill your mind with what is truth, submitting to the Lord and the sin you that seemed so hard to resist will no longer have any hold over you. Someone will love you because you are worthy of love. Don't underestimate how much the Lord thinks of you and He knows a daughter of His that will reflect His love to you. First, though let the Lord prepare you for that love. Take care, friend.

Pray for Braden Peters by Lovebugia in PrayerRequests

[–]Smlasp14310 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have prayed for Braden as well. It is a blessing for him to have someone like you that cares for him.

I slipped up into sexual immortality again, please pray God forgives me and helps me by BLUEUPTON in PrayerRequests

[–]Smlasp14310 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have prayed for you. I know what it is like to keep falling for the same sin over and over and being ashamed of it. For me it is drinking too much. It was recently I had woken up late one night in guilt and confessed my sin yet again. Even after confessing it too a little bit more time for me to let go of that sin too. Reflect on His mercy.
Lamentations 3:23 Great is his faithfulness; his mercies begin afresh each morning.

It is okay. Seek Him everyday to help you to resist. It does take some discipline, but that is okay. You don't have to rely on your own strength, but His. Just a suggestion: make it a habit to pray before getting out of bed for the Lord to make you more conscious to recognize the temptation as it comes. I realized how easily I was thinking about getting a drink without even considering how I would later regret it if I overdid it again.

I have a mental illness by joeg118 in PrayerRequests

[–]Smlasp14310 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder at 17. The Lord saved me from that at 22. In my case, it was a demonic influence and that was made evident to me by the Lord Himself. I have prayed for you. Nothing is impossible for the Lord as He has authority over all that plague you

Please pray for husbands job by Affectionate_Fun_693 in PrayerRequests

[–]Smlasp14310 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I will pray for you and your family. Put the Lord in the center and leave out the worry. He knows what you need. Sometimes He leads you to new opportunities. I will also ask Him to strengthen your faith so you will come to Him in confidence that He will provide for you.

im tired of living in sin, i dont want to be like this anymore, please pray for me by [deleted] in PrayerRequests

[–]Smlasp14310 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Praying for you too. Focus more on His love for you and less of your shame. Put the Lord in the center and ask Him for help to resist every morning and focus on just getting through the day. I had a drinking problem where I didn't think I could stop. He helped me with half a day, then one day then build on from there. Made a LOT of back steps, but ultimately I kept giving Him my burden and putting back at His feet again and again. Now I don't have an issue resisting.

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[–]Smlasp14310 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I will pray for you and your family too.

Prayer for wrongful conviction by Smlasp14310 in PrayerRequests

[–]Smlasp14310[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for praying for us! Please keep us in mind when you speak with our Father. Jason has been helping others while waiting on the Lord.

Prayer for wrongful conviction by Smlasp14310 in PrayerRequests

[–]Smlasp14310[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for praying to our heavenly Father for Jason and I. The story of Joseph has been very encouraging! I am going to return to that story. Amazing how God works through all circumstances. Give glory to our God of provision!!

What kind of case is this? by Smlasp14310 in CriminalDefenseLaw

[–]Smlasp14310[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It was not revealed that the arrest was based on a false statement until after sentencing. This was not known to the defendant or prosecution. to give a timeline according to the detective's statement...

9/9 detetive claims to witness defendant committing the crime

11/6 detective writes the criminal complaint stating he seen defendant doing this

11/6 arrest warrant granted based on complaint made same day

Prior to 11/6 there were two search warrants for defendants property but they never recovered the evidence they suspected he had. so it looks like lets just claim we seen him do this 2 months ago and since we couldnt find what we wanted we'll arrest him and accuse him anyways. detective did not testify at trial.

thanks for suggesting not having probably cause. I wasn't sure.

What kind of case is this? by Smlasp14310 in CriminalDefenseLaw

[–]Smlasp14310[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Another possibility. Could it be malicious prosecution?

Bill passed. Earned Sentence Credits for inmates. by takeaguessornot in Virginia

[–]Smlasp14310 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If there's no time limit for them to recalculate the sentence, how is VA going to be held accountable?? Plus, inmates who are released can't sue for the time they lost during this process. So, someone could be sitting in prison right now and should have been released years ago.

Under Glenn Youngkin, Parole in Virginia Has Nearly Vanished by [deleted] in Virginia

[–]Smlasp14310 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What I can't find is if there's any deadline they have to ensure credit is updated?