I'm having one heck of a time...

[Guest Jesus4me40]

Hello All,

I have only been visiting this board for about a week now, but after reading many, many posts, I feel that I can open up to you all.

I recently started a thread called, "Have you ever felt this way?" I got a lot of nice responses and was educated in the process. Thank you Cats!

Anyway, here I am posting about "birth pangs" and the coming rapture, but I just can't seem to get myself together.

I am a very young Christian, so I do not expect my sinful nature to be completely removed overnight, nor do I expect my spiritual battles to be over once and for all.

However, I am having a lot of trouble with my temper (i.e. road rage).

Quite honestly, I'm scared to death. I know our Precious Lord is coming soon and just when I feel that I've overcome one problem (a mountain), there's another on the horzion waiting for me.

But there is one mountain I cannot seem to overcome, my temper.

Today I was in a Walmart parking lot (need I say more?) and of course people are fighting for parking spots, or just fighting to be fighting. Well, there was a lady that seemed to be intentually holding up traffic (she pulls out of her parking space, only to SIT there looking through her backseat) and the next thing I know, I'm saying (yelling) things that would cause a Sailor to blush! :blush:

I am so ahamed of myself. I have prayed and prayed for the Lord to take this anger from my heart and help me to hold my tongue, but there hasn't been too much improvement.

I'm not blaming the Lord. I know that I must learn self-restraint and continue to pray to be delivered from this. I'm getting so upset with myself, that I even hate to repent for it anymore.

I feel like I'm slapping the Lord in the face everytime I repent and then go right back and do it all over again.

I do not know what to do to help myself. I'm not really asking for advice (but I'm all in favor of it, if someone can relate), but I just needed to vent. I hate letting the Lord and myself down all the time. I just feel like crying.

God Bless You All..Thanks for listening,

Diane

Edited May 30, 2004 by Jesus4me40

[BoldlyProclaimingChrist]

The things that you say is a result of what's in your heart, so you must pray that he continue to change your heart. That's where the evilness starts. If you concentrate on just controlling your tongue, then even though you may be surpressing your tongue, your heart is still in it's same sinful condition.

I too had/have a temper problem but different things eat at me. The Lord has been slowly changing my heart after much prayer and self awareness of actions.

You must also pray for love - especially loving those who do you wrong.

[Guest Called]

Jesus4me40,

I totally understand where you are coming from. I used to have a real problem with my temper, especially with road rage. I will tell you what helped me and I can honestly say that I have not gotten road rage for about 6 months.

I put in praise and worship CD's, usually Hillsong, but the group doesn't matter. You need to listen to anything that will take your mind off of the traffic or inconsiderate people and put it on God. I just start singing to God and then next thing I know I am at work.

Now as far as the situation with the woman at Walmart, boy can I relate! I used to get so angry because people were so selfish! I heard one time from a preacher that we should not get mad at the particular person, but at the devil. The devil is in control of that person, so next time don't yell at the person, yell at the devil. You might look crazy, but it is better than sinning! Sometimes I am driving down the street yelling at the devil! He he! I hope this helps!

[Guest Jesus4me40]

The things that you say is a result of what's in your heart, so you must pray that he continue to change your heart. That's where the evilness starts. If you concentrate on just controlling your tongue, then even though you may be surpressing your tongue, your heart is still in it's same sinful condition.

I too had/have a temper problem but different things eat at me. The Lord has been slowly changing my heart after much prayer and self awareness of actions.

You must also pray for love - especially loving those who do you wrong.

You know what? I have not even considered my "heart" being the cause. You are so right. That unless I pray for a change of heart, I will continue to have this problem.

Well, that certainly sheds a new light on everything, doesn't it? Thank you so much for pointing that out to me.

Called: You too have given me a great idea. I know in my heart the devil is behind it all, but I get myself so fired up that I forget to expect the attacks. I tell ya, I can't wait until I'm just a little more mature in Christ. I know I will always continue to mature and I pray that I do.

However, it will be nice when the day comes when I'm not sweating the small stuff.

Thank you both, so very much! :hug:

Diane

[JohnS]

Hi Diane,

Like the rain that falls to the earth below

Watering the seed to grow

So it is with Your precious word, O Lord

It won't return until I know that

You're everywhere

Like the wind that blows noone really knows

From where it comes or where it goes

So it is with Your Holy Spirit, Lord

Falling down on us to show that

You're everywhere

My Lord, now I truly know

That I could never go from Your presence

My God, You are everywhere

From the lowest depths to the heavens

You're always there

Like the rain that's falling

Like the wind that's blowing

Like the sun upon my face

I feel the warmth in Your embrace

You are everywhere

He's always there, even in your car. Practice His presence.

Please read:

http://www.ccel.org/l/lawrence/practice/htm/i.htm#i

In Christ

John

[seekandyouwillfind]

:hug: i thought i would share my devotion with you today ..................

it is definately applicable for you :hug:

Moments together for Couples.....by Dennis and Barbara Rainey

May 29.....

***************WHY YOU NEED THE SPIRIT***************

And be subject to one another in the fear of Christ. Eph 5:21

I find it revealing that Paul discusses the Holy Spirit (see Eph 5:18-21) just before moving into a practical discussion of family relationships.(5:22-6:4) Obviously a clear result of being "filled with the Spirit" is to have a submissive spirit. Men and women are to submit to each other and to serve each other's needs.

Each of us needs to defeat selfishness. On more than one occasion I have a desire to be angry at Barbara. Yet, at the same time, I realize that my life is a temple of God, that the Holy spirit lives in me with the same power that riased Christ from the dead. The Spirit helps me control my temper, impatience and my desire to say things I would later regret.

In marriages, there is to be mutual submission where a woman yields to the leadership of a man who denies himself in order to love his wife as Christ loved the Church. What a mystery that is! He is still the leader, but he submits his life to his mate.

In this type of situation, the woman's responsibility of "submission" takes on an entirely new meaning. Any husband who is living out Paul's instructions here in Eph could never treat his wife as a second class citizen or with chauvinist disregard for her needs and feelings. That is the farthest thing from Paul's and Gods mind..

As you ask God to empower you with the Holy Spirit, His fruit will become a growing, increasing part of your life...And as the God of peace and harmony fills your hearts and takes up residency in you, you will experience the oneness and intimacy only He can provide......

isnt that cool :il:

[refugepsa91]

:il: Jesus4me,

If you get stressed in parking lot situations...believe me I used to also...but now I go for the spots no one else wants...ya know the ones farthest from the store :oww: That way no one is rushing for the "good ones". Walking is good for you and until you feel that you have had a change in your heart it might be best to avoid getting a good spot for a while. While driving I think the advice of worship music is great

Love and Blessings,

Angel

[tsth]

James 1:21

says to humbly accept the word planted in you which can save you.

So, here's a word to plant and memorize to help you in time of temper:

Psalm 19:14 Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart Be acceptable in Your sight, O Lord, my strength and my Redeemer.

James 3:9-11

In His Love,

Suzanne

[seekandyouwillfind]

:hug: i thought i would share my devotion with you today ..................

it is definately applicable for you :hug:

Moments together for Couples.....by Dennis and Barbara Rainey

May 29.....

***************WHY YOU NEED THE SPIRIT***************

And be subject to one another in the fear of Christ. Eph 5:21

I find it revealing that Paul discusses the Holy Spirit (see Eph 5:18-21) just before moving into a practical discussion of family relationships.(5:22-6:4) Obviously a clear result of being "filled with the Spirit" is to have a submissive spirit. Men and women are to submit to each other and to serve each other's needs.

Each of us needs to defeat selfishness. On more than one occasion I have a desire to be angry at Barbara. Yet, at the same time, I realize that my life is a temple of God, that the Holy spirit lives in me with the same power that riased Christ from the dead. The Spirit helps me control my temper, impatience and my desire to say things I would later regret.

In marriages, there is to be mutual submission where a woman yields to the leadership of a man who denies himself in order to love his wife as Christ loved the Church. What a mystery that is! He is still the leader, but he submits his life to his mate.

In this type of situation, the woman's responsibility of "submission" takes on an entirely new meaning. Any husband who is living out Paul's instructions here in Eph could never treat his wife as a second class citizen or with chauvinist disregard for her needs and feelings. That is the farthest thing from Paul's and Gods mind..

As you ask God to empower you with the Holy Spirit, His fruit will become a growing, increasing part of your life...And as the God of peace and harmony fills your hearts and takes up residency in you, you will experience the oneness and intimacy only He can provide......

isnt that cool :il:

hope this is a blessing to you as it was to me............. :hug:

[Guest Jesus4me40]

James 1:21

says to humbly accept the word planted in you which can save you.

So, here's a word to plant and memorize to help you in time of temper:

Psalm 19:14 Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart Be acceptable in Your sight, O Lord, my strength and my Redeemer.

James 3:9-11

In His Love,

Suzanne

What an excellent verse. I'm going to write that down and paste it all over my dashboard! I'm serious.

I thank all of you for the suggestions. They are all excellent.

I guess I look at some of the people around me (my niece for one) and she seems to really have it together (her relationship with the Lord), nor does she have my temper.

So I wonder, "If she can "walk the walk and talk the talk", why is it so difficult for me?

I know she must have problems areas in her life as well, but I just don't see it. I want so much to please the Lord, but more often than not..I feel as though I'm drowning in sin. I guess I'm just having myself a pity party tonight. I'm sorry all.

Well, I guess the only thing to do is, pick up my cross once more, brush it off and continue my walk.

Lord PLEASE come quickly!

:prayer