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Rhys 🕊:
I find the same struggle myself and being isolated but God reveals His truth through it.

I found this passage from Ray which helps me:


http://forums.bible-truths.com/index.php/topic,2465.msg19224.html#msg19224

> Mr. Smith,
>
> It amazes me the spiritual knowledge you have of God's
> word. I believe there are very, very few who have the
> spirtual maturity you have been given from God. I
> happened upon your site a year ago, and every word you
> said was so true and pure it was like I waited 23
> years to hear the true gospel. But, every since then I
> have struggled so hard to hold fast to my faith and
> beat my sinful nature. Every since I read your
> material it is like I have been tormented by Satan. I
> know through many trials and tribulations we obtain
> maturity. I often wonder why I have learned so much
> about the lord so quickly and why me? I just ask if
> you have time to answer please do. Keep me in your
> prayers as I will keep you in mine. Stay strong
> brother and God Bless. From a true believer and
> servant of the Lord.


Dear Garrett:
Yours is a common frustration. Many write me with similar struggles
with the flesh after coming into a knowledge of the Truth. I did the
same. I left my First Love and went back into the world, all the while
knowing that I couldn't conquor my flesh. I was so happy for what I
'preceived to be "greasy grace."  Thank God for grace, because I knew
I wasn't going to be saved without it.
I still believe that that part of it is true (about saved by grace only), but
I also know that it is possible when God gets ready, to conquor your
major sins so that sin no longer "reigns over you."  You will not be totally
perfect and mature, but you will not be giving into every pull of the flesh,
for sexual gratification, lust for money, power, good looks, eternal youth,
perfect health, interesting job, travel and excitement, etc., etc., etc.  You
will learn to enjoy the simple pleasure of life like, breathing, sleeping,
walking, talking to your wife, eating a pizza, and going to bed early on a
Saturday night.
God will make you really WANT to stop sinning, long before you will
ACTUALLY stop sinning. It's part of the struggle; part of the good
fight of faith; part of overcoming the flesh.  Don't become discouraged, as
God WILL SEE YOUR THROUGH!
 
God be with you,
Ray


When I think about my own issues and struggles I think of this verse:

Php 1:6  And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.

Seems hard at times and even I'm a bit harsh with myself at times but we need to trust God. He started this process in our lives and He is the one that will complete it.

Rejoice in the Lord and continue in His word through it all. It's all part of the good fight and it's good to be in that sort of fight. There are times we do right and times we do wrong but it is all a process we all have to go through to be brought to completion.

Rhys

rick:
Thanks Rene ,Kat and Rhys. Its good to hear all your responses, don't think it doesn't help me because it really does and I would not of gotten the responses I received here in any of the churches I attended. This site truly is a blessing for those who are led here.

I went from having a great fear of hell and burning forever to understanding this is nothing less than blasphemy against God from those who teach it to those who believe it. What and incredible comfort it is to know the truth.

Also knowing I don't have free will or free choice helps me understand God is really leading my life and always had and yet I'm also comforted knowing that too. all of you truly are a blessing to me and my walk with our lord and God. I thank you all so much.

PS Longhorn thank you too for responding , I guess one can find a little humor on this site as well. Sometimes I guess we all need humor too.

Love and peace to all of you my brothers and sisters.

thewatchman:
Relax Rick. It is the dealings of a loving father, but it is a violent process this dying to self. These dealings are designed to enable you to overcome. Don't be given to condemnation. You never had any ability to overcome this by yourself. It is the work of Christ within you, your hope of glory. All that needs to proceed from your lips is "Yes and Amen Father". Let him do his thing within you and you will be a better man for it.  You will come through it and you will be able to look back on it with joy. 8)

rick:
Hello thewatchman

There is so much truth in what you had said and I see it that way too, there is nothing I can do or deal with on my own or by my own power, in reality I do not have the ability to live up to the standards of God.

In a way that comforts me because I know I'll fail if left up to me where as Christ won't fail. If I could do it on my own then I would be able to boast but scripture is clear in that no flesh can boast.

I remember reading something that Ray was teaching on man was not made in Gods image but rather was being made in Gods image. In short its not a done deal at least not yet but we all look forward to that grand day.

Thanks for your response and I find this website so incredible with the knowledge and understanding that is available to any and all who would seek it. this is a huge blessing no doubt.


Love and peace to all of you.

loretta:

--- Quote from: Kat on October 11, 2013, 10:12:59 AM ---
Something I have come to realize is that the more I progress forward in embracing these truths, the more I become isolated. First I left the church and many 'friends' I had there... but it seems that church was really the only thing that I had in common with them, so none of them remained. But I have also noticed that I am getting more distant from my family (mainly extended family) as well. Getting together with them for 'fun' things is not so much fun anymore and even holidays is not what it used to be.

But even though I don't desire to be isolated, it's kind of funny that it's not bothering me that much either. I mean I see family regularly, but not nearly as much as before and I'm okay with that.
--- End quote ---

I can sure relate to that Kat.  I thought I was going insane!  I mean the world lets you feel that something is amiss with you.  And yet, I love my own company and the spiritual fellowship that this site affords me. 

Yes Rick, it is true what Ray wrote about not giving in to every pull of the flesh.  Holidays, travel, shopping, eating out, the movies, hanging out with friends, endless rounds on the social circuit, even talking, becomes less desirous.  I still lust for chocolate, but I suppose God will deal with that in the end :)

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