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but I definitely could use your prayers. I am not feeling too well lately, and I am missing many days of work because of it. I haven't been to the doctor yet because money's a little tight right now. But I would really appreciate your prayers.
Thanks in advance,
Sorin
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Hi Sorin,
Hope you get to feeling better.
Are you taking your vitimams? :)
I will pray for you to feel better.
Iris
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Sorin, sometimes lifestyle choices make us sick. I know I never get enough sleep, don't eat right, and don't get enough exercise. Then there is depression, pity parties, not building yourself up in your most holy faith, not thinking on the good things in Phillipians, lusting for $$$, hot-babes/dudes, not being content, well, you get the idea.
there was a time in my life where I would never ever believe God would make someone sick. Now that I know He is the potter, He controls the clay.
Its not fun being sick, so I will pray for you Sorin. God Bless you, hon, and I want you to get happy!!
love,
gena
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Sorin,
I hope you will get better. I will be praying for you. Please keep us updated.
Sincerely,
Anne C. McGuire
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Sorin my friend,
I know how you feel. I have been going through some rough trials lately and it too is affecting my health. I will pray for you my brother and if you need to talk about anything please do not hesitate to PM me. I would love to help edify and encourge you by the Lord doing that in me.
Love to you my friend,
bobby
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Sorin,
My prayers are with you. It is no fun being sick - so get some rest, take it easy and take care of yourself.
God loves ya!
Lisa
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Sorin, My prayers are with you too. Sick is no fun. Me and my daughter always say to each other when we aren't well" You take care of you". Sorin, you take care of you and I hope you feel better soon.
p.s. sometimes those doctors make me feel worse. They will bring some divice out and say " you may feel a little pinch",.... yeah right! wonder what they would say if they were on the receiving end!!! Much love and prayers, Jennie
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Hi Sorin,
You are in my prayers.
Have you ever tried echinacea(sp)? It is a great booster for the immune system.
Sandy
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Are you feeling a little bit stronger Sorin ???
Many are experiencing winds of change with sometimes heavy down pours of blessings that come to them and us who are walking in fellowship with Christ and one other.
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Thank you all for your prayers and kind words. I was feeling a bit better, but it seems like it's gotten back to where it was when I created this thread. I'm just going through
a rough time right now and thus I haven't been on here that much lately. And by rough time I don't just mean my health, but also the beast within and all that. Wanting to go back to just being 'normal' again... etc... but I keep getting pulled back. So much for free will, huh?
So again, thank you all,
Sorin
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Oh, Sorin,
Maybe it's time you see a docter, it is flu season ya know. Think about it. Antibiotics can do wonders!
Lisa
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Sorin,
Thanks for the update. I will keep on praying for you. Blessings on you and yours.
Sincerely,
Anne C. McGuire
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Thanks everyone for your prayers and support. I remember Ray said to someone "you will stop smoking when God wants you to stop smoking" and I believe he was right because I've tried quitting upon entering into the new year, but I have failed. I also wish I could stop drinking [atleast not so often, if not completely] but I just can't. Everynight after work I have to go and buy a beer or something. I would usually buy like a 24oz-er so I wouldn't have that much to drink, but last night I figured well I'll just get a six-pack so I don't have to go to the store everyday for a beer. Well that wasn't a very good idea because I ended up drinking the whole six-pack, and thus woke up with a major headache, and all that, you know, still hungover,thus unable to attend work. So the only reason I'm telling you this is because I want to stop, and I obviously can't do it on my own, so that's why I need God's help, and your prayers.
Now I realize what it means to be a "slave to sin" when you can't not do something even when you don't want to keep on doing it. And this is only the tip of the iceberg.
Thanks in advance,
Sorin
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Hi Sorin,
Many of us know EXACTLY what you are experiencing, I know I do. You referenced the "Slaves to Sin" post that was done back in October, I am going to copy the original post here for the benefit of the newer members.
You are in my prayers Brother,
Joe
Slaves to Sin
« on: October 14, 2006, 09:48:15 AM »
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This morning I woke up thinking about how Jesus and the Father are two entities of One Mind and how believers are of two minds in one entity.
Joh 10:30 I and my Father are one.
Rom 7:14 For we know that the law is spiritual: but I am carnal, sold under sin.
Rom 7:15 For that which I do I allow not: for what I would, that do I not; but what I hate, that do I.
Believers have the Mind of Christ warring against the carnal mind of the beast within, this struggle with the bondage to sin we were created with underlines the total lack of free will that the denominations say humanty has;
Rom 6:16 Know ye not, that to whom ye yield yourselves servants to obey, his servants ye are to whom ye obey; whether of sin unto death, or of obedience unto righteousness?
Rom 6:17 But God be thanked, that ye were the servants of sin, but ye have obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine which was delivered you.
Rom 6:18 Being then made free from sin, ye became the servants of righteousness.
Rom 6:19 I speak after the manner of men because of the infirmity of your flesh: for as ye have yielded your members servants to uncleanness and to iniquity unto iniquity; even so now yield your members servants to righteousness unto holiness.
This tug of war between the carnal nature and the Spirit of Christ within us ultimately will make us spiritually stronger but I can say from experience that weariness also rears its head at times, making it difficult to connect with others even as they go through the same type of trials within themselves. I believe this weariness serves a noble purpose as it inspires us to shut off the outside influences to seek rest within Him, giving us the strength to move forward in our spiritual walk.
Pro 3:11 My son, despise not the chastening of the LORD; neither be weary of his correction:
Remembering the promises of rest and replenishment in Him will help us through through these times;
Jer 31:25 For I have satiated the weary soul, and I have replenished every sorrowful soul.
Jer 31:26 Upon this I awaked, and beheld; and my sleep was sweet unto me.
Mat 11:28 Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
It is not our reality or destiny to be "free" in the strict sense of the word, we can have the freedom of no longer being in bondage to sin but when we are called to our Lord we are to become slaves to righteousness which is Him living in us. I find it is in those private moments with Him when experiencing the feeling of pure peace and love, when He reveals Himself more abundantly and I get a taste of what is to come, and that gives me the strength to continue the race.
Heb 12:1 Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,
Heb 12:2 Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.
Heb 12:3 For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds.
Heb 12:4 Ye have not yet resisted unto blood, striving against sin.
Heb 12:5 And ye have forgotten the exhortation which speaketh unto you as unto children, My son, despise not thou the chastening of the Lord, nor faint when thou art rebuked of him:
Heb 12:6 For whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth.
Heb 12:7 If ye endure chastening, God dealeth with you as with sons; for what son is he whom the father chasteneth not?
Heb 12:8 But if ye be without chastisement, whereof all are partakers, then are ye ******** and not sons.
His Peace and Wisdom to you,
Joe
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Sorin, my heart cries for you. I know the pain that you're going through. Wanting to quit smoking so bad and not being able to. I was finally able to do that with Gods help. These scriptures helped me maybe they will help you to.
John 15:1-17
v1 I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman.
v2 Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away; and every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit.
v3 Now ye are clean through the word which I have spoken unto you.
v4 Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me.
v5 I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing.
v6 If a man abide not in me, he is cast forth as a branch, and is withered; and men gather them, and cast them into the fire, and they are burned.
v7 If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you.
v8 Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples.
v9 As the Father hath loved me, so have I loved you: continue ye in my love.
v10 If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father's commandments, and abide in his love.
v11 These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full.
v12 This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you.
v13 Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.
v14 Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you.
v15 Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called you friends; for all things that I haave heard of my Father I have made known unto you.
v16 Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you.
v17These things I command you, that ye love one another.
I hope this help Sorin.
You'll be in my prayers.
Iris
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Sorin,
I am a smoker and have tried over and over again to quit smoking. Well, I wanted to quit for all time last week. But, I knew that would put me in a place where I did not want to be. In the last week, I only had 2 entries for Ciggies. I was so proud. It was an accomplished. If you feel like you are at the point of cutting back and would feel okay then do it. But you have to do these things when YOU are ready for them.
Best of luck, and keep us updated.
Sincerely,
Anne C. McGuire
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Thanks for the kind words, prayer and support guys. And for that Scripture too.
Take care,
Sorin
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I know all to well about those downs Sorin. I truly can empathize. They can be quite horrible and tollful on the mind. I'll definitely keep you in my prayers. Please do likewise. Philippians 4:11 - Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content. I believe I'm getting there as far as contentment in no matter what my state (physical, mental). Keep me in your prayers... I know it can feel like hell.
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Stay in THE WORD (Luke 8:11 - The seed is the word of God.), and remember who the husbandmen is, because it's not your but His responsibility to get you right. Ignore the enemies guilt and shame. Romans 8:33 - Who shall lay any thing to the charge of God's elect? It is God that justifieth.
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Hi Sorin,
I hope you are feeling better. I admire you for confessing your faults to your brothers and sisters here on the forum. That was brave, I believe God honors that. I'm sure you are familiar with this scripture.
Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective. James 5:16
We have all wrestled with being a slave to sin. God delivered me from smoking cigarettes twice! I know it was God because I couldn't do it on my own and I was torn between wanting to smoke and not wanting to smoke. I liked smoking! I am so glad I don't anymore though. May God be with you and free you of anything that would have mastery over you ~In Jesus Name
Bless you!
~Paula
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Thanks for the kind words Paula. I'm sorry if I offended you and thus caused you to leave. But I wasn't defending infidelity. I guess my view of what a marriage is differs from yours. Hope you'll decide to come back.
Take care,
Sorin
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I know exactly how you feel Sorin. I'm going back to work today. I had been terribly depressed. The beast from within shows his ugly head at times with me also. I had a problem with womanizing in the past. I've been clean for about three years oops I stand corrected, my wife (unceremonized) just corrected me and as said, it's been a little more than three years. She forgave me completely, and that was the love I needed. I believe it's THE LOVE (GOD'S LOVE) that I needed to overcome. That beast still tries to show his ugly head and it can be excruciating because I want and see my self at times wanting to give in to the temptation and vicariously at times, i do. But I know the shepherd that said, be still, alleluia!!! Mark 4:39 - And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm. I hate that beast, he knows how to at times to get me in fear, disbelief, and doubt. I believe in accordance to THE WORD, that's where the problem lies (in the fear, disbelief, doubt, shame, guilt). 2 Timothy 1:7 - For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. Hebrews 4:16 - Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.
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This is a clip taken from one of Ray's e-mail responses. ......quote......
I know from experience that God is able to give us victory or any kind of sin, but first you will need to be convinced that what you are doing is a sin.....unquote
We are all sinners and we have in common that we have all fallen short of the mark and continue to do so. Nevertheless it is good to know it than not at all or to be in denial. I have posted the quote from Ray to encourage to press on towards that heavenly mark that is Christ and His Faith and Victory already won. Our hope rightfully should reside in HIM.
Peace to you
Arcturus :)
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Hello Sorin,
Your statement of "...This is only the tip of the iceberg..." got me thinking about how hard it is to quit certain bad habits and even sins. I have two brothers whom just quit doing drugs this past year after having done them for 26 years! I'm talking the harshest drugs known to mankind... I prayed for all of those years and I spent long stretches of times when I would not hear from them and I would be so worried about them, I wouldn't know if they were dead or alive. Then there is alcoholic dad that has now drank for 60+ years, and he is finally just now giving it up (after an AAA/aortic anuerism has formed b/c of drinking; then the brothers whom have abandoned the family b/c of drugs and alcohol and caused to go to prison b/c of drugs, and the last brother whom is still drinking after 30yrs, oly he has cut back alot. I was told last year that dad and brother had quit teirh drinkin, but they went back gradually.
The point is...EVERYTHING HAPPENS IN GODS' TIMING! WHEN YOU SORIN ARE SUPPOSED TO STOP YOUR BAD HABITS, THEN THAT IS WHEN GOD WILL CLOSE THAT CHAPTER OF YOUR LIFE FOR YOU. HE WILL GIVE YOU THE STRENGTH TO GET THROUGH YOUR TRIALS WHEN HE IS READY FOR YOU TO GET THROUGH THEM. (jUST AS MY FAMILY MEMBERS HAD TRIED IN THEIR OWN STRENGTH TO DEFEAT THEIR WOES, IT WASN'T UNTIL GOD WAS READY FOR THEM TO START ANEW THAT THEY CAME CLEAN!) SOME FELL BACK INTO THE FLESH AT TIMES, BUT THAT TOO IS WHAT GOD UNDERSTOOD FOR HIS PLAN TO BE FOR THEM IN THE LONGRUN. :)
YOUR'E IN MY PRAYERS MY FRIEND ;)
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Hello Sorin,
Please dont give up and please dont fret over the cigerettes. You will not be able to quit until God works it out. When I first became a believer back in the 70's my desire to quit smoking was very strong because I wanted to please God. I remember being in torment daily for at least 5 years before I quit cold turkey.Ten years of being smoke free I went back to it due to causes that God brought about. I was in the desert spiritually but ultimately brought me to the reconcillation of all.
This past July I ended up in the emergency room because I couldn't breathe and was admited because I had pnemonia. They found a tumor in my left lung which turned out to be cancer. In September I had a third of my right lung removed and this month had my last chemotherepy treatment. I have not smoked since and had no problem quitting. It wasnt easy getting that diagnosis but I thank God I got sick so they could find the cancer in it's very first stage. My brother died of lung cancer two months ago, never quit smoking and lived for 11 years as a smoker with only one lung. Go figure.
I thank God for the cancer now for it opened a whole new world of campassion for me . So many people are sick and suffering with it and need so much encoureing. I dont know what God has in store for you but hang in there. I had considered God wasn't real and becoming an atheist would be better but I dont believe God gives up on his own and he brought me back.
In Him,
Inez
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Inez
My sincere condolances to you and your family on the loss of your brother.
Peace to you as you continue in the plan of God in your life. Thank you for sharing with us.
Arcturus
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Inez,
First, I am sorry for your and your family's loss. Second, thanks for the encouraging words and for sharing that with us. Third, you said: "I had considered God wasn't real and becoming an atheist would be better but I dont believe God gives up on his own and he brought me back."
That's pretty much where I am now, I've been considering that lately as well. It's basically an inner tug-of-war going on in my mind and I seriously can't decide which way to let my self be pulled. I mean if God doesn't exist, and I have free-will and I am in control of my own destiny, then I can only blame myself for all the stupid, shameful, and regretable things I've done in my life which made me end up in this awful situation I am in now. If God does exist, and I have no free-will and I am not in control of my own destiny because it has been predetermined by God, then I am mad at God for not only my past, but also the situation I am in now and it seems like all my prayers have been in vain. If He truly exists, why won't He answer me?
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Sorin I feel for you pal, but you are the one making the choices, God is chastening you to make the right choices, he may know that you are going to make the wrong choice and give you the trials you are living through to bring you to the point of making the right choice.
Just don't blame God for the wrong choices you make, we are all sinning machines and make wrong choices all the time. If it's any consulation to you, the more you are chastened the more times you will make the right choice. Some of us have to have more lashes than others though ;)
You are in my prayers.
Craig
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Sorin I feel for you pal, but you are the one making the choices, God is chastening you to make the right choices, he may know that you are going to make the wrong choice and give you the trials you are living through to bring you to the point of making the right choice.
Just don't blame God for the wrong choices you make, we are all sinning machines and make wrong choices all the time. If it's any consulation to you, the more you are chastened the more times you will make the right choice. Some of us have to have more lashes than others though ;)
You are in my prayers.
Craig
Tell me about it, my rear end looks like one of those baboons with the red butt you see at the zoo.
Longhorn
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"Tell me about it, my rear end looks like one of those baboons with the red butt you see at the zoo."
I truly love this Longhorn guy. I hope to meet (Lord willing) some of yall some day.
Anyway, i know exactly where you're coming from Sorin. Maybe, we've all been there. I just thank God that when i'm faithless, He's faithful. We have a faithful shepherd whose faithfulness doesn't depend on us. Matthew 18:12 - How think ye? if a man have an hundred sheep, and one of them be gone astray, doth he not leave the ninety and nine, and goeth into the mountains, and seeketh that which is gone astray? i've been there ooooh how so many times. God willing, i hope not to go back because i love Him because He first loves me.
IN HIS LOVE,
Bradford
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I'm not bragging and I don't take God's grace lightly, but for edification, i'm going to tell you something brother. Just a few months ago when i was feeling my strongest in THE LORD i started entertaining online porn. i've never been into porn. Just out of nowhere. I felt like asking God, what the heck is going on here? I even visited some cam sites. I felt the wrestling of two forces from within. Sometimes, you have just got to (BE STILL), the hell to what your mind is telling you. BEEEE STILL. Mark 4:39 - And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm. I believe our pride sometimes allow that other head to exert it's force a little bit. I love you...
IN HIS LOVE,
Bradford
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Bradford,
I would agree. Pride rears its ugly head in my life often. I have been praying to God to smash the heck out of it.
Sincerely,
Anne C. McGuire
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Well to answer the questions from the 'joy' thread. The reason I'm not experiencing any joy is because I am just so depressed, feel like my whole life has been and still is, a waste. I'm 26 and have nothing to show for it. My prayers go unanswered, seems like I pray in vain. I'm constantly struggling between obeying God and giving into the pleasures of the flesh.
I don't feel that calmness or peace after prayer like I once felt. Perhaps God has forsaken me.... because He has shown me the truth and has forgiven
me and I turned my back on him and went back to my old ways. So perhaps I've committed the unforgiveable sin, and it's too late too be forgiven again in this age. I don't know, but it just seems like God hates me and is refusing to allow anything happen in my life that would bring me any sort of happiness and thankfuless and that would make me actually be glad to be alive. And like I said before, this is only the tip of the iceberg.
-Sorin
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Sorin,
My heart goes out to you Brother. If there is anything that I can do to help or if you wish to vent, you may PM me. I will be praying for you. I know that advice is the last thing that you need now, becuase advice is given out of a judging Magesterium. All I can do it offer my prayers and my love for you brother as you are going through a difficult time.
My prayers will include you in them. May God bless You and yours. May he take the pain and mold you into something so wonderful. May you truly feel the touch of the Master's Hand.
Sincerely,
Anne C. McGuire
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Hi Sorin,
I hope everything gets better.
I'll be praying for you.
Iris
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Well to answer the questions from the 'joy' thread. The reason I'm not experiencing any joy is because I am just so depressed, feel like my whole life has been and still is, a waste. I'm 26 and have nothing to show for it. My prayers go unanswered, seems like I pray in vain. I'm constantly struggling between obeying God and giving into the pleasures of the flesh.
I don't feel that calmness or peace after prayer like I once felt. Perhaps God has forsaken me.... because He has shown me the truth and has forgiven
me and I turned my back on him and went back to my old ways. So perhaps I've committed the unforgiveable sin, and it's too late too be forgiven again in this age. I don't know, but it just seems like God hates me and is refusing to allow anything happen in my life that would bring me any sort of happiness and thankfuless and that would make me actually be glad to be alive. And like I said before, this is only the tip of the iceberg.
-Sorin
Sorin,
My heart goes out to you! Thank you for sharing with us a little of what you are going through. As Anne said, I also extend my ear if you need someone to talk to. You can always write and talk to me bro. I really care for you! I'm sorry to hear that you feel this way. I'm sure if I knew more about you there are things that I could point out to you to show God's working in your life. I can say with confidence that I know God has a plan and a purpose for your life! And everything that you are going through now He is using to make you into the person he wants you to be. Sorin you have touched lives whether you know it or not! That's not nothing. You have touched me in this brief period of knowing you.
I can identify with your struggle in the flesh. I have it too. I struggle between obeying God and giving into the pleasures of my flesh. Is there anyone here that doesn't have this struggle in the flesh? I wish I could just have victory of the sin that so easily besets me!
I know that God has a special bond of love amongst his people and Sorin I care about you and what you are going through.
Sorin you have not committed the unpardonable sin. Surely that sin would be turning your back on Jesus and the Holy Spirit's working and we know that sin will be burnt out at the Lake of Fire and in the end every knee will bow -so none will reject Him forever.
I know you well enough to know that you have a tender heart towards God and spiritual things and I see God's working in your life through your letters.
Peace to you Bro!
Love your sis in Christ,
~Paula
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Dear Sorin,
May God hold you gently in his loving hands.
Peace, Lisa
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Thank you all for your prayers and support. May God bless you all.
And Paula I'm sorry to hear about your son. My condolences.
Sorin
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Trust me Sorin, you are not alone. God has dragged us out of Babylon and as much as a privilage as that is, it is also a promise of many tribulations. If things get too rough, PM me and we will have a cyber-space cold brew together.
Longhorn
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Thanks Longhorn my friend, if I were drinking right now I'd say cheers. ;)
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Sorin,
If I had to live my 20's over again I don't think I would survive it. God used to shower me with love in the beginning and then the lessons started getting harder and the way he manifested his presence changed in my life. He started teaching me to walk by faith and not by sight. He started changing my desires. It was a painful process and still is. He is not going to allow any desire that is not of him to remain.
Mark 12:30
And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment.
I remember it getting so hard once that I just shouted out "Stop staring at me!" It was 10 years after that before I felt his presence again. I knew for sure I had committed the unforgivable sin. I felt like he abandoned me and I was doomed for what I said to him. He did not abandon me. It was all in his plan. During that time I held onto everything I believed by a string. It was a very hard lesson in faith.
Ray said we choose from our desires and we can't change what we desire. I couldn't change my desires that lead me into sin, but God could and he did and he is still working on it. He will drag you. I went kicking and screaming. I am the most stubborn person I know. I pray often the God forgives me of the sins of my youth when my desires and my sin were in opposition to the will of God in my life. There was a time when I wasn't aware of it and then there was a time when I was aware and couldn't change it. He just kept dragging.
John 10
27My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me:
28And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.
29My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father's hand.
Philippians 1
6Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:
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M.G. That was a really great post.
Thank you for sharing... :)
Iris
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Sorin, when you are 46 or 56 and say I have nothing to show for it, then maybe ....... but not when you are 26!!!! What should you be showing at 26?? Think about what you are able to change in your life and then think about what you can't. Start working on what yu can change--job, schooling, moving, choices of hobbies or ways you spend your time, etc.
What you can't change leave that to God. I know you have prayed for guidance and such but you have to do something as well.
My 26 year old is living at home and going to our community college. He isn't dating and his best friend is married w/ 2 kids, so he doesn't go out much. He seems happy and is just thinking of his future, not right now. (Mostly he plays World of Warcraft.)
I am just saying, many of your posts you seem so hard on yourself. KNOW KNOW KNOW that God LOVES you and NO NO NO you haven't committed the unpardonable sin(I don't think that is possible).
Just because you think what will bring you JOY isn't in your life RIGHT NOW doesn't mean that it won't be--sooner or later. Get close to Jesus, read the Word and obey it!!! It says to think on GOOD THINGS....so DO it!! TRUST HIM and mean it.
Said lovingly as a mom to you,
gena
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M.G. That was a really great post.
Thank you for sharing... :)
Iris
I agree with what Iris said. And M.G. I can relate to what you were saying.
Gena, thanks for the encouraging words.
God Bless,
Sorin
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Gena
you can be my mom any day! ;D
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Well to answer the questions from the 'joy' thread. The reason I'm not experiencing any joy is because I am just so depressed, feel like my whole life has been and still is, a waste. I'm 26 and have nothing to show for it. My prayers go unanswered, seems like I pray in vain. I'm constantly struggling between obeying God and giving into the pleasures of the flesh.
I don't feel that calmness or peace after prayer like I once felt. Perhaps God has forsaken me.... because He has shown me the truth and has forgiven
me and I turned my back on him and went back to my old ways. So perhaps I've committed the unforgiveable sin, and it's too late too be forgiven again in this age. I don't know, but it just seems like God hates me and is refusing to allow anything happen in my life that would bring me any sort of happiness and thankfuless and that would make me actually be glad to be alive. And like I said before, this is only the tip of the iceberg.
-Sorin
[size=10pt]hi Sorin.
ever see the movie 5 people you meet in heaven?
often times i feel the same way about my life, but its the things Christ has done in and thru us that we dont even have knowledge of
yet that gives God MOST glory!!!
grace love and peace to you
chuckt
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Hi Chuck,
No I have not seen that movie. But thanks for posting. What you said caused me to think.
Take care,
Sorin
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Hello Sorin,
Your statement of "...This is only the tip of the iceberg..." got me thinking about how hard it is to quit certain bad habits and even sins.
Hello Sorin. I was just wondering had you ever thought about confessing your certain habits and even sins to THE BROTHERHOOD? James 5:16 - Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. This is how i believe we can keep the flow of THE SPIRIT to maintain our togetherness. 1 Corinthians 12:25-26 says - That there should be no schism in the body; but that the members should have the same care one for another. And whether one member suffer, all the members suffer with it; or one member be honoured, all the members rejoice with it. Lies, hypocrisy, and cover ups impede flow of THE SPIRIT.
If you feel there are certain believers you can trust, open up your heart and spell out in gruesome detail what's plaguing you. True brethren are not scrutinizing and judgmental when it comes to a beloved brother. They have the love of Christ. 1 Corinthians 13:4 - Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, Pray, and if THE SPIRIT leads, confess your faults among the brotherhood. We can't judge you because in THE BODY OF CHRIST, your faults are our faults. 1 Corinthians 12:25-26 says - That there should be no schism in the body; but that the members should have the same care one for another. And whether one member suffer, all the members suffer with it; or one member be honoured, all the members rejoice with it.
IN HIS LOVE,
Bradford