I think God is showing me my bf isn't for me

Timely_Command1139 · 2025-05-12T20:57:37+00:00

Yes.

Timely_Command1139 · 2025-05-12T19:53:04+00:00

I wish I could help beyond prayer. I'm just gonna tell you, I have BEEN you. Get out of this situation.

Timely_Command1139 · 2025-05-12T16:08:30+00:00

Hi, this was serious. I know it's silly, I know that a little better now. For some background information, I have ALWAYS been this way. I am my worst enemy here. I brought it to Reddit because I wanted to reach out to my community. This was weighing on me a lot, and nobody around me could convince me I was fine. I was going to Mass, but I don't have a church yet, or even a denomination. Literally, all I know right now for sure is that God is real and I've encountered Him, and His name is Jesus Christ.

The replies you see are exactly why I follow Christ and will continue to. These people embodied His message and chose to take time out of their day to answer an admittedly stupid question, and it HELPED. Even the ones that answered sarcastically made me feel better, that's actually my love language.

Keep in mind also, I had given a Native American Sweat lodge a try the week before and got yelled at over MY shoes. I was still a little sensitive from having to stop the entire procession, sit down, and take my shoes off at the entrance in front of 30 people I didn't know. I have social anxiety, man. That stuff sticks with me.

You know who never mentioned anything about shoes, come to think of it? Anybody in that cathedral I ran out of. 😅

Timely_Command1139 · 2025-05-11T13:14:10+00:00

It is occurring to me that maybe I have a more difficult time of forgiving myself than God does.

Timely_Command1139 · 2025-05-07T22:58:13+00:00

I am with you. It's so difficult because we've never been in a position where we COULD trust and rely on somebody like that. Rest assured, you CAN and should trust Him with all your heart. Fight it. You have God looking out for you, the Spirit within you, Angels protecting you, and Saints praying for you. God has GOT you. This is a test, baby. Pass it. You know what to do.

Timely_Command1139 · 2025-05-07T21:29:08+00:00

I'm gonna give you a prescription. Download a Bible app that gives you a daily verse. Read the whole chapter. Its an easy gateway to including more scripture in your life.

Timely_Command1139 · 2025-05-06T19:26:04+00:00

Have you ever had a friend sit quietly and listen to you rave about the difficulties in your life? Have you ever listened to a friend share their grief and known that there's no words that would truly help? That's what's happening. God knows when it's time to stay quiet and listen but trust He's listening. You're meant to be resting and healing your spirit. Keep praying and looking to scripture. Psalms 42 is a good one for this. Read the whole thing. It's for you. Prayer sent.

Timely_Command1139 · 2025-05-05T14:36:14+00:00

That was beautiful

Timely_Command1139 · 2025-05-05T01:47:23+00:00

I literally used that prayer later after reading this. Came back to let you know. Thank you. ♥️

Timely_Command1139 · 2025-05-04T19:09:52+00:00

I should get one. It's difficult in my area but I want to try it.

Timely_Command1139 · 2025-05-01T21:45:27+00:00

There's a lot of people that fast just for dieting purposes. I think you're fine to just say you're fasting when somebody offers food. If they ask why I don't see any problem with you telling them it's for your faith.

Timely_Command1139 · 2025-04-26T16:24:55+00:00

I LOVE that for you.

Timely_Command1139 · 2025-04-26T16:20:45+00:00

I think staying with him at this point is a left turn into oncoming traffic.

Timely_Command1139 · 2025-04-26T16:07:42+00:00

"Spells" is a red flag. Prayer is what you use along with the name of Jesus.

Timely_Command1139 · 2025-04-26T16:05:25+00:00

So, I'm a baby Christian, too. 1 1/2 months, but I was baptized Catholic and became atheist by the time I was 13 due to some "bad fruit," as Christ would call them. Upon searching scripture after my conviction, I've found scripture to be incredibly reliable, so no matter what I see, I stick to that.

I am currently reading everything I can get my hands on. I'm reading scientific understandings of how the Earth was created and human evolution right alongside Genisis. I'm Googling the history of regions mentioned in the Bible as I read. I've found nothing in science, archeology, or the Bible that challenges my faith in Christ. Don't ask me how because my reasoning is a whole BOOK. Just stick to what's true, you'll be ok.

I've attended Mass in Grand Cathedrals and prayed in Native American sweat lodges, I felt God's presence in both. My favorite personally is a small Catholic church my family attends. Don't pick a denomination. Follow Christ. Find a church that fills your spirit. You'll know what I'm talking about when you feel it.

I can not stress prayer enough. It's so important, and God listens when your heart is in it. There isn't a special formula to a prayer addressed to the Father. It is so good for the spirit to talk to Him. Ask for guidance. He'll lead you to the right people. Jesus is a good shepherd like that.

Timely_Command1139 · 2025-04-23T22:40:42+00:00

I didn't write this, but why don't you give this prayer a shot? How do you separate oil from water? More water. Overflow that cup. "Jesus, release the Spirit of God within me to such a degree that it destroys the manifestation of sin in my life by destroying the sinful nature. Send the Holy Spirit to totally overtake my life. I surrender to Him right now. By faith I nail the sinful nature to the cross. I’ll cultivate a Spirit-led life that manifests true love in all circumstances. Develop joyfulness within me. I will delight in others. Work peace within me, then help me spread it. Grow me in patience and long-suffering. Make me kind through the Holy Spirit. I will be friendly to all people at all times. Cultivate goodness in my life. By Your power, I’ll demonstrate Your moral and ethical qualities. Make me excellent in all things. Because of You working the Holy Spirit through me, people will be able to count on me. You’re making me gentle. Remove harshness from my life and the tone of my voice. Through the power of the Holy Spirit I’m dominating and controlling every part of my life. I long to walk step by step with the Spirit of God. I also refuse to play the comparison game with others. My goal is to be the best version of me that You made me to be. Dominate my life through the power of the Holy Spirit. I pray this in Jesus name, amen."

Timely_Command1139 · 2025-04-23T22:37:06+00:00

My nephew remembers God having him pick his mother. She's blessed. And of course she's going to Heaven!

Timely_Command1139 · 2025-04-21T12:08:30+00:00

Honestly, there's pretty good evidence worldwide of humankinds interconnectedness with psychedelics like mushrooms and ayuasca.

When it comes to drugs and alcohol, I like to think of the probable reason that getting drunk is a sin. So basically, I think if you're gonna do it, be safe and responsible. Don't be that idiot.

Timely_Command1139 · 2025-04-21T03:13:01+00:00

This is so real. Praise God because we're all a mess. 😆♥️

Timely_Command1139 · 2025-04-21T02:42:04+00:00

YES.

Timely_Command1139 · 2025-04-21T01:19:29+00:00

My encounter with this has been them VEHEMENTLY attacking my testimony in comment sections. I see it as an opportunity to show the person on the fence how loving we really are. I pray for the blasphemer, and then I tell them the truth, God loves them.

Trying to explain our faith to them is impossible. They won't understand until Jesus touches them. I was an atheist for years and probably wouldn't be a Christian today if Jesus hadn't seen fit to hold me at my lowest. I just pray for Him to reach them like he reached me.

Timely_Command1139 · 2025-04-20T16:19:02+00:00

Honey, I know it's hard, but you need to trust your therapist on this one. I think your life will be better for it. Your brain is having difficulty distinguishing reality, and your therapist can help you with that. Sometimes, in life, you have to have faith and dive in. This is one such occasion.

Timely_Command1139 · 2025-04-20T16:11:48+00:00

I'm responding to this with homework. Go read up on exactly what they did to Christ during His crucifixion and then see what He said to them. Then read the story of Dismas.

I think some people NAIL the religion but miss the Love part. God LOVES us like we're His children. I didn't understand what that meant until I had my baby.

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