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[TMB]

For the last few months my walk with God had been growing stronger. However, I had to spend a week with someone who is filled with sin. It's funny because they say sin is contagious but I though I was strong enough to overcome it. But here I am a week later, already back to how I felt before. I need this 14 day counseling to get back on track. The desire for sin is stronger than I've ever felt. Its like the Devil is unleashing everything he has on me so he can take me with him. But I'm strong, and Jesus is stronger. I will not let the devil take control anymore.

My biggest struggle is wanting to not give in to temptation. I'm sure you have been there too, whoever you are . In this world it's impossible to go anywhere and not see another persons indulgence in sin.

I feel distant from God. I don't feel his grace and love like I had for the last few months. I cant wait to go back to church and learn a new lesson! Being in that community always helps me clear my head.

My biggest struggle with being a christian, even when I was close to Him, was believing and not fearing death. Because I fear death I'm sure that I don't fully believe. Yes, through God I can conquer death. But is God real? Even when he has spoken to me through other people or things I feel like I could call it a coincidence. But I'm here now to make the difference! Deep down inside I know I've been crying for something MORE .

Thanks for listening to me rant!

-TMB

[Ruthk34]

Hello and welcome.

Yes God Is real. Just because you fear death does not mean that you don't completly believe. I have been aChristian all my life and I fear death as well. Though not as much anymore, I read a study here about the fear of death as well as the one about Heaven, they helped to ease my fears. You should take a look it will be a big help to you. It was to me.


God Bless

[xxJILLxx]

Hello TMB,

This post brings me to chat the other night we were discussing this for a bit and i cant remember who said it but it gave me such ann inspirational visual and understanding. Forigve me if i misquote this but this person had said...

Why is that we get all the armour on and instead of running away from the fire... we run into it???

HMMMMMMMMM interesting when we get that armour on how we become invinsible! Tee hee, silly us... we must remember common sense as well, He gave it to us for a reason . But we like to be heros don't we? Maybe next time stay clear of the fire that is until you have the proper training for rescue and safety.

For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come. 1 timothy 4:7


God bless
♥Jill