Is there something wrong with me?

[Guest Called]

No, I never said that. Did you read the rest of my post? I wasn't giving excuses, just reasons.

Okay, just clarifying!

[ted]

Stay with it! Keep your prayers simple and in your own words. Trust in the Lord to help you.

Spiritual maturity will come. I have grown so much, yet still find myself stuck at times.

t.

[Guest livingforchrist]

I don't know if it is about spiritual maturity. I have been a believer for 7 years.

You have to choose who you will serve. If your not living for God then you are living for Satan. Let's face it, underage drinking is a sin. It's breaking the rules that the government has set forth. We won't get on the topic of drinking when you are of age...don't want to start that. The best way to avoid doing this is not to put yourself in situations where you will be tempted. That can be hard. It can mean a change in friends, not having anything to do on a friday night etc.

As far as prayer goes just remember that prayer is not always blocking out time and getting on your knees.

I know who I serve. I love God. I know it is a sin, but I still like to do it, I shouldn't like to. I should like to obey God. I should like to pray. I don't like to pray. I hate being like this though, but I can't fix it. I really do love God.

[Guest Called]

I don't know if it is about spiritual maturity. I have been a believer for 7 years.

QUOTE 

You have to choose who you will serve. If your not living for God then you are living for Satan. Let's face it, underage drinking is a sin. It's breaking the rules that the government has set forth. We won't get on the topic of drinking when you are of age...don't want to start that. The best way to avoid doing this is not to put yourself in situations where you will be tempted. That can be hard. It can mean a change in friends, not having anything to do on a friday night etc.

As far as prayer goes just remember that prayer is not always blocking out time and getting on your knees. 

I know who I serve. I love God. I know it is a sin, but I still like to do it, I shouldn't like to. I should like to obey God. I should like to pray. I don't like to pray. I hate being like this though, but I can't fix it. I really do love God.

I am gonna just tell you the plain truth, if there is any sin in your life, when you do pray it will be like talking to the wall. I know this from experience. You are going to need to truly repent of all your sin, in order to move forward in Christ. How long one is saved is not a sign of spiritual maturity. Having the fruit of the spirit is a sign of maturity, along with wisdom and a deep desire for holiness and to please God. We must absorb ourselves in God's word and live a life for him and forsake all pleasures of this evil world and keep our eyes focused on the eternal.

God Bless

Debbie

[Orr v'emet]

I know who I serve. I love God. I know it is a sin, but I still like to do it, I shouldn't like to. I should like to obey God. I should like to pray. I don't like to pray. I hate being like this though, but I can't fix it. I really do love God.

What I am saying is that if you are not serving God then the only person you could be serving is Satan. You have to decide if you are going to forego a right relationship with God for a glass of alcohol...if I'm being blunt. I am not trying to come down on you because I myself am not perfect and struggle with sin daily. It's matter of giving it over to God and letting the Holy Spirit control you.

Called shared great advise and insight as well...

[Orr v'emet]

but I can't fix it. I really do love God.

By the way, your right, you can't fix it but a humble heart before the Lord and a true desire to change...God can fix it! Don't give up!

[BoldlyProclaimingChrist]

I don't know if it is about spiritual maturity. I have been a believer for 7 years.

The things that you speak of, praying and reading are the very basics and yet the very foundation in which our faith is built. You say you've been a believer for 7 years, yet you don't like to read or pray yet you claim you love God.

We can gauge our love for God by the time we spend in prayer, in reading, and living obediently. Yet you say you hate to do all of these things. These are the very basics in our walk with the Lord and in 7 years you haven't gone too far have you. However.....there is a glimmer of hope - you recognize this as a problem and it is a big problem. You must really examine yourself, acknowledge that you are still somewhat in this world, ask yourself why. You must make a decision for Christ or the world and remember you are not guaranteed tomorrow. Is your heart sincere or are you doing it to avoid hell? I don't mean to sound harsh but I can't dance around this issue either - this is serious because we're talking about a soul here....yours.There is so much to say on this subject but I'm not trying to write a book either. So if you'd like, pm me anytime and I'll tell you more.

Blessings,

bpc

[dwinkjr]

My gracious Lord and heavenly Father, i pray that you will Guide and direct your child and help him to have a close personal relationship with you. As i know with you anything is possible and he can overcome the temptations of this world and one day rise to glory to be by your side.

In Jesus precious Name. Amen!!

[Guest Jeannine]

[QUOTEI know who I serve. I love God. I know it is a sin, but I still like to do it, I shouldn't like to. I should like to obey God. I should like to pray. I don't like to pray. I hate being like this though, but I can't fix it. I really do love God.]

I felt the same way you do. I also enjoyed drinking alchol, and I always felt bad when I was and after the fact. The fact is since I was young I struggled with this same weakness. Until one day I ended up in the hospital for overdoing it. I know from personal experience that when we are not walking where God wants us to walk that He will eventually get us to a place where we are ready to listen. For me that was a hospital bed.

I too thought I couldn't fix it. But I could with God's strength. Phil. 4:13. I have a friend who is very mature in the Lord, talking with her about this, and having her pray for me helps too. Seek out godly mature christians who will encourage your walk with the Lord. And also remeber that the fact that you hate being like this is conviction from the Lord. He wants you to act on that, and ask Him for help. He loves you too.

[Born Again]

[QUOTEI know who I serve. I love God. I know it is a sin, but I still like to do it, I shouldn't like to. I should like to obey God. I should like to pray. I don't like to pray. I hate being like this though, but I can't fix it. I really do love God.]

I felt the same way you do. I also enjoyed drinking alchol, and I always felt bad when I was and after the fact. The fact is since I was young I struggled with this same weakness. Until one day I ended up in the hospital for overdoing it. I know from personal experience that when we are not walking where God wants us to walk that He will eventually get us to a place where we are ready to listen. For me that was a hospital bed.

I too thought I couldn't fix it. But I could with God's strength. Phil. 4:13. I have a friend who is very mature in the Lord, talking with her about this, and having her pray for me helps too. Seek out godly mature christians who will encourage your walk with the Lord. And also remeber that the fact that you hate being like this is conviction from the Lord. He wants you to act on that, and ask Him for help. He loves you too.

Great Post! Welcome to Worthy!