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Obviously we have to believe and trust some people e.g. our Brothers and Sisters in Christ. We do also need discernment and wisdom too - trust those who are loving within the church: Quote Cyphen with a siv in your mind what you hear on the TV as they have an agenda and ever since you started watching it when you were young, they will program you with the want for material things, lust, bad morals and with the belief that God is not important or that the government is more powerful than God. Lies basically. Choose carefully what to believe on TV (and radio and other media obviously) as there is some wisdom and understanding to be found but the best thing you can do is sanctify your mind with the Word of God. Quote Linda shut up, I'm trying to watch Corrie!!! ?

Michael37 I think this post requires the urgent and un-divided attention of the Worthy Forum elders. Basically the Lord had created an infinite loop in my mind so that I could not sleep and so I would not forget to post this i.e. being a pony who is a little horse is right and true however a pony can also be hoarse, at this stage computer says no, lol. I think now that it is our duty as Christian's to nay: I actually hope it goes viral and that organisations like the BBC therefore have less negative impact on people because of it.

LOL that is quality Bro! ?

But if you are naying to yourself to help yourself once you watched the news lol?

Sorry if I posted this already but I wanted to make sure that people get the benefit from it: Remember the acronym NEIBIT before you get yourself in trouble watching the BBC news or any other news, getting yourself all scared by joining dots in your mind and ending up crying. Not Everything You Believe Is True - NEIBIT. The news programs slant things whatever country you live in and this is a fallen world we live in. NEIBIT has helped me so much. An easy way to remember: Pronounce it "nay" (horse noise) and then "bit" (8 bits in a byte).

There are wolves in church in sheeps clothing sometimes - ratio of good to bad in every church is different. I have struggled with this but there is also so much good too and if you can get the hang of it then you will be blessed to bless others. Do you need to find a way to make sure you can get to church once a week so you can get your weekly spiritual food? Try and get close to a sound Brother or Sister that makes your soul feel good and just sit next to them and you will be spiritually protected - maybe tell them whats up too. Also go out half way through for a five minute breather and come back in. Always remember - the door is wide open and you can walk out at any time. Holding that in your mind might help you through. Church is important Maybe someone could post a list of benefits after this post in order to encourage us to go at least once a week.

Check out the cover of this book: https://www.sovereignworld.com/loved-like-never-before/ He can be cuddly - Abba Father with you on His lap. BUT But there is also His tougher love also that teaches you to be strong too - that kind of love is prudent e.g. when you put your hand too close the fire you get a smack but you never burn it again. God is love and He will love you however He can in whatever situation or place you are in, in order to help you.

People who have had a bad earthly Father figure often suffer with assurance issues, doubt and anxiety. A loving Father figure is so so important. I had these problems still when Jesus (obviously He loves us mega lots too) came into my life and I still have it very slightly now but the issues are disappearing and I have felt so secure and loved so often now. A book that really helped me: "Loved Like Never Before, Discovering the Father Heart of God - Ken Symington". https://www.sovereignworld.com/loved-like-never-before/ Easy read too. Brother or Sister, you are a biological son or daughter of your loving heavenly Father God - He just wants to cuddle you and bless you forever in the paradise of His strong arms.

I have been a Christian for a while and I missed church for a bit and life got tough because of it: You need fellowship and support - look out for the people that really care and are loving in church and it will be good. Don't be afraid to ask the right people for help - the whole point of being a Christian is that we help people out. Maybe find a church that has a good worship band and a preacher you find interesting to listen to. Watch out for old ladies that want their lawn mown though - can be cleverly avoided lol.

It was on UCB 1 (United Christian Broadcasters channel 1) the other day that we can turn fear into excitement e.g. with a bit of faith for an adventure (BE WISE TOO THOUGH) and a decision in your mind, then a scary situation can be turned around for good. Do you believe you could make that your way? I just said on a different forum thread that I had been where the person posting had been but I don't care - I used to call what you just said a condemnation attack (when the fear consumes me), only just got over that and I am glad they have gone. Stop saying thankyou lol. Note: for some reason I am worried that this post looks dodge - I have no idea how old you are that is why I am solely here to give helpful advice to a Sister in Christ. Bless you!

Man, please don't bombard Tyler (I know there is no malice intended) and technically you are right but I have been where he is now i.e. stuck in a flat, stuck with my thoughts when everyone else outside is enjoying the sun and when you do courageously (I mean that) get outside you cannot relate to people after how you felt. I'm going to pray for you Tyler as I know how rubbish it is. You might be in a wilderness season but either way wisdom will help you. Wisdom = application of knowledge. The knowledge that you studied. Pray for a spirit of wisdom and read Proverbs then you will apply your knowledge and win. No offense intended - I would feel worse if I did not say the above for him though.

That is another good post and reading my ESV (easier to read) got me through the stage you are in. English Standard Version is quite literal but it is easier to read than the thou's and thee's in the King James Version. Get a small ESV with only Gospels, Psalms and Proverbs in it and take it round with you. Learn to enjoy coffee whilst dwelling in the Word. I dont know if you have to go through what you are going through as the reason that I went through that stage is because I did not have wisdom back then. So if I encourage you to get into doing three Proverbs (wisdom literature) a day and praying for a spirit of wisdom when you might actually find this season much much easier. Get support from Christian's that you can see are loving. Thout should have fun Bro too Try listening to Peter Furler

Actually I have heard about Chow Chows. They can be pretty bad - it was on the news the other that one was arrested for shop lifting Pedegree Chum. Lol only messing. I have similar problems and I am giving second thoughts to what I said as the right dog could be a good companion as apart from the Lord, a dof is a mans best friend.

This might sound lame (dont be offended) to someone with proper insomnia but just incase it helps, I will post it on here: Are you tired and know so well that you need to sleep but you are laying there annoyed and worried about tomorrow as you cannot sleep? When you lay down, your pulse drops and your body regains energy anyway. Why not do that for 30 minutes, and hour or learn 2 hours. Lie down and tell yourself that your body is regaining energy and if I sleep then I sleep (nothing to worry about then). what you will find is that with this thinking you will soon sleep anyway. Again, please dont be offended: this might help people who dont get it so bad, it helped me a few times.

Hi DaughterOfAKing, I keep on saying please and thankyou for everything when really I don't need to - I got this problem too and it makes you look vulnerable which also attracts the wrong guys (I am not gay but my husband is lol ). Stop saying it and start reading Proverbs (wisdom literature) whilst praying for a spirit of wisdom - this will put you in a better place for relationships i.e. wiser and safer. I am not having a go, I just want to help. On the early posts, it was stated that by your pastor and another pastor that Satan also opens doors - this is correct so make sure that you wait for the guy that God has for you and you will both be blessed. That is the answer - follow it or your will end up with years that you will want to forget.

Good answers folks, for an important question and you should realise that you are never condemned, you are a child of God: God might convict you sometimes if He wants you to think about something but He will never condemn you, that stuff is from the enemy - learn to recognise the difference between conviction and condemnation: Conviction helps you to think about what you have done wrong and then builds you up. Condemnation always pushes you down. I get a lot of assurance issues (doubt) and I find that the best remedy for it is serving God: Try just doing something easy (and fun) like baking cookies for your neighbours - lol it works though. If things are tough then just do one good thing a day and you will see what I mean ?

Get a dog, that is so cool lol Good idea but you have to be right yourself before you can look after a dog also. God is holding you by your arm and you are holding His arm - like a double grip, the kind of grip used to pull someone up a slope. The thing about this is that when you let go, He is still holding you and remember His arms are infinitely strong so you are safe (Psalm 73:23-26). Psalm 73:23-26 ESV 23Nevertheless, I am continually with you; you hold my right hand. 24 You guide me with your counsel, and afterward you will receive me to glory. 25 Whom have I in heaven but you? And there is nothing on earth that I desire besides you. 26 My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength[b] of my heart and my portion forever. Maybe get a mouse as they are more manageable - call him Michael as Michael Jackson (the king of pop) said that you are not alone. Bless ya!

This is a really important topic and when the Spirit speaks to a Christian it is wonderful especially whennyou get the still small voice that says "I love you child, I will never let you go". You are right in what you say, I think we need to be of some maturity in our walk to receive this. Do not be discouraged though as once you have started, He will not let you go, thus you have blessings to look forward to. If you read this when you are a very new Christian then do not go and try to hard to get this straight away, it will come. Also you need discernement (you will just know sometimes if it is the Spirit) as if you get a spirit that is unhelpful then it could lead you astray. Ask yourself the question: how did what you hear or see make you feel and this is a good way to know if you should take heed of it or not. "I love you and if I could I would snuggle up to you with a hot chocolate". Lol He would say that though.

Hi guys, Just a few things about happiness that might help you: -look around at what you own and be grateful for it and then you really do appreciate those things more. -dont be inside on sunny days, get your suncream on and enjoy it whilst getting a tan. -keep a very brief diary (three words max for each entry) of stuff that gives you a smile e.g. a nice coffee you had with someone. -draw a heart on your mirror and put "look who is loved" or "look who Jesus loves" if your a Christian. Just smile - science behind this too, it can change you in moments.

Just a small nugget of wisdom: Sometimes as Christian's we just need to toughen up a bit and stay on our toes as when we get to relaxed, that's when the enemy gets us: Luke 4:13 English Standard Version (ESV) "And when the devil had ended every temptation, he departed from him until an opportune time." Getting sluggish - put on some Christian heavy metal. Exercise gets you out of slug state - get a chin up bar for your doorway. Just realising when you get too relaxed you get battered by the enemy - getting understanding is like a hot knife through butter. Read your bible - short paragraph / chunk of gospels and 3 Proverbs but make sure you understand the Proverbs. If he has got you and your sitting there crying with your head in your hands as you got too relaxed, then: Little Things Pickup [LTP] - put your slippers on, make a coffee. Just do a few little things to pick yourself up and you will come out of it soon. Keep this nugget in your pocket.

Tips for good mental health Put on your Ephesians 6 armor - especially the helmet of salvation which to me is hope. Put it on by thinking of good times coming e.g. anything from a holiday to a chocolate bar you left in the cupboard lol. Talk to someone you trust - a problem shared is a halved problem. Have regular contact with people and think about how you can help them too. Exercise is a game changer - 1 Timothy 4:7-9 says that exercise is "of some use" but this is after Godliness is made as the main point therefore if "physical training" occurs just after this then I think it is useful. 8 cups of water a day - simple but you will see what I mean when you do it. Have a laugh as laughter is good medicine. There is a Proverb for that. If you get angry then get angry at home by popping a balloon or anything else that is controlled and safe and does not hurt anyone else - you cannot walk around with it inside you. Healthy diet - print out a balanced diet chart and just have a little something for each bit. Make sure when you read your bible that you read it in context and only read it literally in the right places e.g. Proverbs are principles and the Gospel message is literal. Anxiety - learn to relax. I meditate on verses I know while I relax my body for 5 minutes - do that once a day for two weeks and you will be Mr or Mrs chilled. Make sure you have activities and fill your time so that your day has structure. The best thing - Love; it casts out the fear. Bless you, get your helmet on too :)

If you ever worry that you are not going to make it to heaven then here is some assurance for you: Romans 8:38-39 Paul is convinced (100% certain that is) that neither death nor life, angels nor demons, present nor future, nor ANY powers, neither height nor depth of those powers (any power), nor anything else in creation (you were created so that includes you - you cannot mess it up either), will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. If you are worrying then you are safe. It is more like the people who don't worry that are not safe. Proverb: there is a way that seems right to man but in the end it only leads to death (hell in the MSG). Think of football hooligans that throw their beer can at a sleeping homeless man and then start kicking him to show off to their hooligan friends - do you think he is spiritual and wants to get right with God? If you sin after reading this as you think you are so safe you can get away with anything lol then you will feel unsafe again as you will not be spiritually healthy. 1 John 3 lets us know how to get assurance - ask God to help you do some loving actions for people in His strength. This is a game changer. Assurance problems usually comes with Christian's that have had bad Father figures. Seriously don't worry, once saved, always saved - your His biological son or daughter, He know the future perfectly and can press the pause button on the universe any time He wants. He is your loving Father God so enjoy your life and stop being naughty lol

Seekers and Christians, I want you to know how loved you are by God: It may be that we only glimpse at how much - the cross was brutal and the "Passion Of Christ" film is accurate. The psychological torment was horrific i.e. He actually cried blood - it was said that the soldiers did that in world war 1 before they had to run up from the trenches and face on coming fire. What Jesus went through was far worse as He bore all of our sin. Jesus did these things for you because He loves you dearly. Don't ever think that you are not loved. I have heard it said that He would have gone through it if it was only you that was to be saved. To illustrate metaphorically: God as Father has framed pictures of you when you are happy, all over His lounge walls and on His mantle piece. He thinks about all of the time and He gets excited when you talk to Him through prayer. He wants the very best for you and for you to be happy. He loves your spiritual company more than anything. When you cry, He cries too and has every one of your tears collected in a sacred bottle. You are beautiful, you are loved

This verse may scare a lot of Christian's - but what I am about to say is going to bless your socks off: I had a dream of being really afraid of being swept out to sea and then drowning as I was far out to sea and trying to swim in against the tide going out to sea. This is the point though - I then stood up and realised that the water was waist level and I could walk back to shore. Another name for the point that I just made is understanding / wisdom Which gives this: The end to the problem" Temptation is the same as an attack of the enemy and of any of life's difficulties - the devil made this world a fallen world remember. So read some Proverbs once a day and understand it as this book is wisdom literature. Don't grind your teeth when you are in trouble, learn to relax then your brain works more efficiently to make more complete decisions like standing up and walking to shore. Relax And Try - RAT