SpiritSong

If it helps you certainly don't come across as dumb to me. I have been treated as a no-nothing too, but I'm waiting to be given a diagnosis about autism. I think people mistake lack of communication skills as stupidly in general. However there is a huge difference. Looks like it's a thorn in the side to bear, but if God is with us, who can be against us?

Thank you Depb. I do try to engage in my interests, and I do put myself out there to talk to others, as it's pretty much unavoidable in life in general. My question was: is social anxiety/awkwardness something God can cure us of, or take away or am I stuck with it. I'd rather not be, that's all, lol...

Can you explain a bit more?

Thank you for your reply I don't know if it's the fear as such, as I just have to get on with speaking one to one, a group or getting up on a platform on a rare occasion, it's just the inner discomfort and lack of confidence. I would never dream that I was obsessed with myself, I'm not that important. I do want to serve others, but my lack of social skills simply gets in the way I make no assumptions, just observations. Maybe the root is fear. Either way it would be nice to not have to deal with it quite so intensely.

Thank you Farouk

Exactly what the title says, lol. But seriously, all thoughts welcome.

As my own preference I don't like tattoos at all, but I don't think I have wisdom enough to speak on this subject. That's all I will say on this one, lol. Peace!

Psalm 149!!!

Sorry, to clarify I am not a smoker

This is not something I can advise on with any sufficient experience, but I do know that we all struggle with something, and that God has broken chains off of me I knew He only could. Not only could He, He was also willing to do it. Many times I think God looks at our obedience to take the first step, because that means we are putting our trust in Him. He is able and willing. We are His temple, made for His good pleasure. Let's do this! Stay blessed all, shalom