Christianity Oasis Forum

[lizzie]

Helloooo

Ok so we discussed doing blogs the other night in the chat, and those who were there expressed an interest in this, so I do hope you will in the coming days.

I also have a blog on the singles forum, but its more of a random journal, which is extremely fun to do and allows me to share a bit more of my life and who I am with other singles there. This will be a bit different because this blog will be focusing solely on my journey towards Purity. Not just of a sexual nature, but of Purity of heart, as both are intertwined.

Soo, ive titled this thread to remind me of that goal:

Create In Me A Clean Heart O God
Psalm 51:10

[Tam]

Thanks Lizzie for doing this for us. I appreciate all you do.
Love ya sis!

[Whisperingsprings]

Hi Lizzie,

I am working alot. Soooo, wasn't able to attend the meeting. My question is whether the group will be opened up to all here on OASIS. If this is the case then will the blogs be open as well?

Thanks.
Whisp

[lizzie]

Tammy I saw u started the CCCC again sis, very proud of you

Whispering, we are missin ya around here. If the forums are opened to all (except teens of course), and I believe skrubby said they are gonna be on Feb 8th, then yes, the blogs will be as well.

Dont let this cause u fear. The forum settings may change, but the Spirit of God within the Oasis, and the loving members that gather here will not, so there is no need to fear being judged or anything like that.

God will take what the enemy means for bad, what satan wants to oppress you with, and use it to help others find their way to freedom and healing. So even in our struggle, we can help others thru sharing our experiences and thoughts.

And if there are things that you absolutely dont wanna share with multiple people, and dont feel led to, there is an ABC (Accountability Buddy Counseling) system being worked out right now, where those who want to can have a partner to share with, and be accountable to etc.

[xxJILLxx]

lizzie nice to have u aboard!

My puter was for the most part down, but now is up and running thanks to a great friend who helped me out!

Gbu

love u gurly!
♥Jill

[Whisperingsprings]

lizzie,
thanks for the response. i just read skrubby's post regarding opening the forum on 8 February. thanks again.

[Tam]

I am hangin in there and still moving forward thanks to my accountability partner for holding me accountable. It is hard but making it.
Found out the other day at work that my work computer would go there. Man was that a mistake. I can't go to those sights at work and expect to keep my job. so just a little fear there but will make it through it.
Love you guys

[lizzie]

@ jillybean : glad you are back sister luv u
@whispering: no probs sis luv u
@tammylou: one day at a time tammy, if u can change the settings on ur work comp or even just search engine to restrict sites with high sexual content, try doing that. luv u

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Matthew 26:41 Watch and pray, that you enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.

I never really considered this verse in depth. But the words 'enter not into temptation' are standing out to me big time today.

Its like one of those huge signs you see that you wished you paid more attention to as it would have saved you that painful and embarassing fall into the open trench in the road.

ENTER NOT INTO TEMPTATION

Dont flirt with it, dont think you are stronger than it, dont think ull just go so far and then be able to turn back. Turn away, switch it off, close the book, fast fwd... Cuz if you go there, you are likely to lose that fight.

"but the flesh is weak"

Weak: Likely to fail under pressure, stress, or strain; lacking resistance,liable to yield, break, or give way

[Tam]

Doing good today.....have not gone there on work computer...been to busy
Hope this finds all doing good also.

[Ann_is_Alive]

I went there a couple of days ago, shouldn't have but I did.

It's tough, keep trying to find love where it isn't.

It's tough, keep trying to believe I should be treated with respect.

It's tough, keep trying not to give in to temptation.

Went to the bar then to his house - whoever he is - then had sex. I wanted the sex but not the abuse that came with it, but I got it anyway.

While he was sleeping, I came here, pmd a sis, wanted to give up, wanted to die, wanted to kill myself.

It took awhile, but finally told sis where I was and what happened, she encouraged - strongly - to go to a safe place. That took awhile too, but finally did. I didn't want to leave here, but sis assured me she would still be here.

When I got back to my sister's house, I came back here - and she was here as promised. But I felt worse, I realized what I had done. I still wanted to die - to kill myself.

I was in oasis retreat but pming sis. Brothers and sisters were talking about prayer in chat - how powerful it was. They were talking about feeling Him. I wanted to feel Him, but couldn't. They wanted the room to touch the screen/keyboard and pray together. Sis said do it and I did.

Praise God! He and I had a long conversation. I told Him everything out loud. Even though He knows my heart, I told him that I was ashamed, depressed, lonely, confused and angry. He told me to watch and absorb what was being typed and I did. Sis told me she was still there for me if I needed her. I needed that, I felt better being in chat/pm while talking to Him, because I have never really done that before - at least not that deep before and I was a little...um....idk nervous? But the more I continued to talk to Him, the more calm I became. I felt him in me. I told sis I was going to go and be alone with Him.

He took all that I was feeling and replaced them with comfort, joy, clarity and calmness.

I have said this many times before, but I thank God for bringing me to this site. The power of brothers and sisters in Christ coming together in prayer and God being present is an awesome experience.

I am still tempted, but I am staying put and not going where I shouldn't. Praise God! I am still making good choices. I am still trying.

God Bless and luv everyone here.

[mlg]

I am still trying.

And this is how you will finish the race...by continuing to try there is still Hope and with Hope is the ability to overcome.

It is tough not to give in to the temptation. But...as you saw when you sought God diligently...you were able to talk with Him and know that He was hearing your prayers. When you find yourself in the midst of temptation...turn to Him that hears you. He will offer you a way out of the temptation.

luv ya sis

[Tam]

Keep pressing in myps YOU are gonna make it!