I just had a guy pull into my parking lot at work and start screaming and yelling at the sky. I came out to see what was wrong and asked if he was ok. He yelled, “DO I LOOK LIKE I’M OK?!” He then proceeded to rant about how he is sick and tired of Covid Cowards, he was yelling about Biden spending us into oblivion, and on and on. I stood and listened, knowing he needed to talk it out. And then I said, “Well, I totally agree.” He stopped, shocked that I would say that. And I added, “It takes a lot of patience to deal with it.” He stood silent for a minute, then got back in his truck and drove off.
I see a huge variety of people everyday and people’s minds are snapping. I see it in the people who watch the news and live in fear, those that are vaxxed and mad at those of us who aren’t (because they blame us for prolonging this pandemic), in people who had to go to the hospital and are now in isolation, in family members who have been rejected because of some “Covid infraction”, I think we have all experienced it ourselves in some way or other. They are trying to break our spirits.
The best advice is from Q: put on the Full Armor of God— read Ephesians 6:10-18. Bookmark this and read it every single day out loud. When you need protection, read Psalm 91 out loud. Pray every day. The days are evil, but God is faithful.
1 John 5:19-20. “We know that we are children of God, and that the whole world is under the control of the evil one. We know also that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding so that we may know him who is true. And we are in him who is true—even in his Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life.”
I'm definitely at that point. I keep saying stupid shit to my wife even though she has been an angel. We're both redpilled and this is not easy to deal with. We have each other though and I love her so much. I'm trying to be more spiritual and find myself but some days it all sounds like nonsense when I'm blinded by sadness or rage.
I'm stuck at home by myself almost every day. I've finally found some hobbies to occupy some of my time but I legit feel like I've been in solitary confinement for 2 years now. It feels like it's never going to end so what's the point in doing anything? Sorry for the depressing post but I am feeling down lately.
Are you not able to get out? (Like—are you in Australia or something?) If you can, get out and go somewhere in nature—a trail, a waterfall, a mountain. Get to church so you are around others—singing, listening to something uplifting, worshipping God and not man. Ask God to fill your heart and mind with his Holy Spirit and love one another. That’s how we are going to get through this and stay sane.
I just tried a new church last weekend, about the 3rd time I've been there. Trying to find something closer than the one I had been going to which is Southern Baptist Convention. Anyway .. I was liking the sermon until he decided that he needed to call out Trump and his supporters as sore losers. He didn't say names, but I could tell that's who he meant. Won't be going back there anytime soon! My point is: not easy finding a good church to go to sometimes!
I'm a recovering Catholic... I can't go into a church without huge trepidation.... I have been to 3 church services in the past 2 weeks for friends & family memorials
I go out of love and respect for the ones that passed and the ones they left behind.
I just sit (and stand and sit and stand & on and on 😂) and pray the Our Father over and over. and asking for protection. And absolutely flee when it's over.
I talk to God in the open. Most are Catholic one was something else, but very similar to Catholic ... I can't focus or pray in there, definitely not looking for a church but fellow Christians would be nice to be around. I do run across them in the wild tho; There are way more around lately ❤️
That’s a terrible experience! I hate it hat! My husband probably won’t ever step back into a church unless it’s for a funeral or wedding. He doesn’t talk much about it. I believe he was pushed very hard. Knowing what I know about the church he grew up in & his mom I can’t blame him. I’ve seen to much of the judgmental side in Southern Baptist churches and that’s why I left. I can’t imagine how must feel. I don’t go to church anymore because everyone I’ve been to has judging people! I’m very thankful I had a great experience growing up in a very old country church. I sat beside my grandma and all us kids would fight to sit next to her. I wasn’t saved back then. I don’t remember those teachings about being saved till I was an adult in baptist churches. Old hymns are my comfort. I don’t listen to them music, but when I need it I find them on the streaming site. I don’t believe we have to be in a church to seek God. Church is any where you are comfortable and can feel his presence. God is forever present if we let him in. In my opinion that’s any where you are comfortable.
I was a catholic too. I have found that studying the Bible on my own gave so much more clarity. It is difficult to rid myself of catholic guilt tho. 😁take care friend
I've started going to an underground Latin mass. Find one. It's a totally different Catholicism, that's why the fake pope is trying to ban the Latin. Demons hate Latin.
First one I went to made me weep, I'm not sure why, but it was like my soul understood what my mind could not. (It had been over twenty years since I went to church, never heard a Latin high mass before)
Have you tried an FSSP parish?
Amen. Many, many, many churches have been infiltrated. To the left, the Church is just another institution to infest. But God gives us His word and the bible will lift you up and give you Life. Good on you for pursuing fellowship, but until good fellowship arises just spend time with God and His Word.
It does make me laugh how people of Faith just randomly pop up when I need it most.
Easy check: is this church a 501 c3? Does the pastor (minister, priest) belong to the FEMA Clergy Response Team? When was the last sermon from the pulpit against abortion? Do you believe in Jesus?
If the answer is not a loud and resounding NO, NO, last week and YES it is not the place for you or anyone you love.
Communism is by its nature anti-religious. It considers religion as "the opiate of the people" because the principles of religion which speak of a life beyond the grave dissuade the proletariat from the dream of a Soviet paradise which is of this world.
https://www.learnreligions.com/karl-marx-on-religion-251019
Amen
👊Here's a fist bump and bro hug, 🤗, whatever works for you. Definitely a walk or bike ride is a good way to begin getting the stress out of your system. Even a bit of booze can help as long as it doesn't drag you down. Solitary confinement has lousy food, no windows, and definitely doesn't have an angelic wife, so you have reasons to be grateful and it is worth reminding yourself of that. This war has bad guys who intentionally use well-practiced psychological demoralization as a weapon while they hide, so realize that and don't give in!
Yes! And do it everyday together and talk about God, nature, cracks in the sidewalk, the beauty of this awesome creation we call earth. Let go and let God, His shoulders are able to hold you and all of us who KNOW and SEE. If we KNOW and SEE so He sees and hears so much more.
Agreed! I’m home bound way to much! I’ve had non life threatening health conditions that keep me home more than ever before. I’m not a structured person, so it’s been hard getting my health together and functioning daily. I could be the poster child for procrastination! Things are great in my relationship & if it wasn’t I probably would have already snapped! I can’t tell you why but a couple weeks ago I started walking daily. I’ve beat myself up for years because I don’t move. I start and quit because it hurts! I honestly think I know deep down it’s the sanity I have been needing.
We're all here for each other. I do believe the world is waking up. I think big stuff is finally about to happen. Hang in there, Fren. NCSWIC WWG1WGA 🙏🇺🇸