Feel im too weak for christianity..

[TheBlade]

I just posted "For the LORD sees not as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart.” So for you I will dive in a bit here. So read the scriptures.. and just believe what He said not what you see not how you feel only what He said.. faith will come :)

He said there is none righteous no not one. Righteousness does not come by doing good deeds righteousness comes because you believe in Jesus Christ. Yeah .. the Father sees you through what Christ did not what do. Ever read about David? A man after Gods own heart? From the start the more you read the more you ask your self.. was God blind? :) 

You life in Christ is not based on this one moment. I surrender all, All to Jesus I surrender all the thee I freely give. "For God made Christ, who never sinned, to be the offering for our sin, so that we could be made right with God through Christ."

"For what saith the scripture? Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness.”

“Therefore if any man be in Christ he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.  For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him” 

"Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.”

"But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption.”

"Who was delivered up for our trespasses, and was raised when we were declared righteous.”

"For if by one man’s offence death reigned by one…even so by the righteousness of one the free gift came upon all men unto justification of life. For as by one man’s disobedience many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one shall many be made righteousness.”

"Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus unto all and upon all them that believe: for there is no difference” (v.22). “Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus: Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood"

"“For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness"

[Figure of eighty]

19 hours ago, RdJ said:

Sorry but what kind of insane aunt is that? Maybe she has the spirit of Jezebel. Let her shut up already.

It's not so weird that you're angry, the way your family treats you. You're just angry at the wrong Person. God only wants to help you, but He does need people to work through. Your horrible aunt should help you with money.

A preacher once said to me that I had to give the anger to God when it came up. You need to listen to good preachings. I've been through bad stuff and I backslid, I was very angry and full of hate but at people, not God. I knew it's never God's fault. I had to forgive them and get rid of the anger, but you have to realize that it's not God's fault.

You're right. I think my anger is misdirected. 

Also I finally have my medication. I'm very hesitant and scared to take it. I'm hoping they'll stop the intrusive thoughts and not make things worse. 

I am so scared. Please keep me in your prayers. I'm afraid of side effects and having an outburst at work and being embarrassed. 

[Debp]

5 hours ago, Figure of eighty said:

Also I finally have my medication. I'm very hesitant and scared to take it. I'm hoping they'll stop the intrusive thoughts and not make things worse. 

I am so scared. Please keep me in your prayers. I'm afraid of side effects and having an outburst at work and being embarrassed. 

Have you memorized any Scripture verses (God's promises to us) during your life as a believer?   And have you learned to use the Scripture to help you?

I was taught in the early 1970s to memorize Scripture and use the Scriptures if troubled, etc.    

Try reading Ephesians, chapter 6 right now....how to put on the armor of God.   The Scripture can help your mind if you learn to trust in God's promises.

Try thinking (meditating) upon some Scriptures when your mind is being assailed.   You can't think on two things at once...so learn to think upon God's Word instead of your troubling thoughts.

[Vine Abider]

On 6/9/2024 at 6:57 PM, Figure of eighty said:

My heart posture is so bad.  I feel I'm just destined for hell. I wish I was never saved.

We have to recognize that we're in a spiritual battle 24/7. Our destiny as children of God is so very bright, but here today on terra firma, we have challenges and tribulations . . . and an enemy.  This enemy seeks to "steal, kill and destroy" us any way they can.  The enemy temps us into all kinds of discouraging feelings - despair, anger and condemnation, plus feelings of unworthiness and that God does not love us at all.

But we are loved greatly by Him and we can take that "to the bank!"  And we are worthy only because of the blood of Christ, shed for us!  When we became identified with Him, we exchanged our filthy rag/self-righteousness, for Christ's perfect righteous, which He died to give us . . . now that's something!!!  We just need to claim and lay hold.

So boldly tell the enemy to take a hike into the lake of fire (as another pointed out, "God has given you a spirit of power & of love & a sound mind") - tell him out loud that you are covered fully in the blood of Jesus and that God loves you as much as He loves Christ (because Christ died in your place & He lives in you). Latch onto some encouraging verses about who you are in Christ and declare them boldly, and the enemy will be convinced to flee.

One final thing - someone once told me that all discouragement comes from the enemy and all encouragement comes from God, and I believe this is true.  If we are feeling discouraged (BTW - they are just feelings),  it's a good sign that the enemy is lying to us.  (even when we think he's telling us things that seem true, he's lying somehow)

"The Lord is with your spirit; grace is with you!"  2 Tim 4:22

[Pop]

Of course you're too weak for Christianity.  Every single one of us is.  Even Jesus' disciples were.  Only being filled with the Holy Spirit empowers us to be Christian.  We have to really WANT it, pray for it, and seek Him.

[Figure of eighty]

On 6/13/2024 at 6:12 PM, Pop said:

Of course you're too weak for Christianity.  Every single one of us is.  Even Jesus' disciples were.  Only being filled with the Holy Spirit empowers us to be Christian.  We have to really WANT it, pray for it, and seek Him.

Some people are stronger. Like I said some cling to God. I seem to get angry at God. I wish I didn't. I wish I was like everyone else.

[Pop]

Hardly "Everyone else", I've seen plenty others get mad at God.  But if you're getting angry with God, that is the spirit of the devil.  Resist him and he will flee from you.  Remember that anything bad happening in your life ultimately came from him, not God.  If you're going to get mad, at least try getting mad at the one actually responsible.

[Debp]

2 hours ago, Pop said:

Hardly "Everyone else", I've seen plenty others get mad at God.  But if you're getting angry with God, that is the spirit of the devil.  Resist him and he will flee from you.  Remember that anything bad happening in your life ultimately came from him, not God.  If you're going to get mad, at least try getting mad at the one actually responsible.

Right, get mad at the devil not God.

[Debp]

4 hours ago, Figure of eighty said:

Some people are stronger. Like I said some cling to God. I seem to get angry at God. I wish I didn't. I wish I was like everyone else.

Do you read the Bible?   Even reading short portions at a time will help your mind and spirit.

Did you ever read Ephesians chapter 6 like I suggested before?   You need to contemplate on how to put on the armor of God as stated in Ephesians chapter 6.

[RdJ]

5 hours ago, Figure of eighty said:

Some people are stronger. Like I said some cling to God. I seem to get angry at God. I wish I didn't. I wish I was like everyone else.

Oh I have gotten mad at God at times and I'm quite sure there are more cause I saw an article about it from a christian ministry.

I once got a word from God from a preacher. He said: I am not susceptible for accusations and lies that are brought in by the devil against My beloved. I declare you free in My love. If you get rebellious and angry give it to Me. Sometimes you feel like a slave of the circumstances. Give it to Me because I am a God who can reign in every circumstance.

 

I once was very mad at God and accused Him of not caring about the lost. I had been talking a bit too much to angry atheists. Seriously? Accuse God? How dumb. He said: I care. How about you?

 

 

 

 

Edited June 15, 2024 by RdJ