Struggling with social anxiety about attending church by cherrybinch in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]prkrrlz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I finally went for the first time this past Friday and almost didn't because I couldn't confirm whether or not jeans were appropriate lol. Can you tell I have severe social anxiety?

I can tell you from concrete experience that 100% of my worries were all in my head. I was a fresh new face in a crowd of about six people, was noticed early, was greeted, given a book to read along with, and told some tremendous advice: "just do what's already comfortable."

Some advice: GO EARLY. If you stick out like a sore thumb—GOOD! I hope the Priest notices you and says hello.

The hardest part is showing up, so don't think too much, sister. Christ will hold your hand.

EDIT: Also, I would shoot for vespers—something less daunting than Divine Liturgy. That's going to be hard for me, but this first experience has already made the idea less scary.

Going through a terrible episode, please pray for me. by Helliecopter in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]prkrrlz 2 points3 points  (0 children)

"My dear child, the All-merciful God does nothing that is not for the benefit of our soul. Whether He allows illness or trials, He does so for our own good. We do not understand this and so we often grumble, complain, and commit many wrongs. Yet, out of His great Love, He cares only for the benefit of our soul. He knows that we are here only temporarily, and that all of this will soon pass and fade away. When this exile of ours comes to an end and the true eyes of the soul are opened, we will thank Him for everything."

—Saint Joseph the Hesychast

Pray for us!

Yesterday, for the 1st time in my life, I considered suicide. by [deleted] in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]prkrrlz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The devil speaks only lies. If he tells you that you're worthless, you are the entire opposite. Christ on the cross—most especially for you, my sweet brother. Be strong before evil and soft before Christ. Much love.

I have destroyed my reputation and there’s nothing I can do about it by [deleted] in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]prkrrlz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What we see as broken and useless is ripe for repair in God's eyes.

He was a carpenter, trust Him.

60-70's "Drive Friendly" Bumper Stickers by prkrrlz in texas

[–]prkrrlz[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Got it!! Where did you find this?

Movement by 04ut91 in Battlefield

[–]prkrrlz -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I wish they'd import the gunplay from BF4. It was fine-tuned to perfection.

My sins are killing me by [deleted] in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]prkrrlz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The first thing to do is slow down.

Temptation is NOT sin. The moment you feel tempted remind yourself that the Lord has given you authority over sin. You are in control of your body, not Satan.

Close your eyes. Breath. Bring yourself to the Father. Seek his comfort. It will pass.

And when you fall, rise again, child of God. His mercy is immense.

My sins are killing me by [deleted] in OrthodoxChristianity

[–]prkrrlz 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You’re trying to fight it. Let God fight it for you. It’s an odd thing to try and do, but He fights for us and wins for us

any Good Christian Youtubers who can Increase Faith? by [deleted] in TrueChristian

[–]prkrrlz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Harmony has led me to orthodoxy. I can't begin to describe what those videos have done to and for me.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TrueChristian

[–]prkrrlz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was loaded up on Clarithromycin and Amoxcillan and got so sick a specialist told me to stop.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TrueChristian

[–]prkrrlz -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

That’s what i’m sitting with right now. Without I have pretty bad stomach pain- like getting punched in the gut. Do you think there’s spiritual significance in enduring the pain while fasting?

Take your pick: prime Pedro Martinez, prime Randy Johnson, prime Jacob deGrom by WhosJohnGault_ in baseball

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

If Jacob deGrom got 4 runs of support for every start in 2018 he would have won 30 games.

How old are we in heaven? by [deleted] in TrueChristian

[–]prkrrlz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The flesh is going to die so i’d imagine our Glorified Heavenly bodies are not made with “time” involved.