I just had a real rough week or so...long story id rather not get into but was in jail from july 5th until i got bonded out today... the first few days was agonizing.
But, then i decided to ask for a bible. Im about 500 pages in, with a promise to him that im going to finish it. Found many parts that told me what I needed to hear already, and ive made some vows to God that I fully intend to keep. Among them being I am going to get baptized and find a church family.
I was already ready to welcome God into my life, but wasnt fully committed. I am now. But, coming here every day and seeing all the love for him was a huge impact on me already starting to come to that decision before the events that happened led me to where I am now.
"And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ." Philippians 1:6
Satan will attack you when you choose this path. Guaranteed. Be aware and constant in prayer. Armour of God! If God is with you, who can stand against you? Surround yourself with Bible believing people and although difficult, distance yourself from your old "friends ".
Praying that His mighty right hand holds and sustains you and that His hedge of protection be always with you . This mighty arm fights for you with strength and comforts you with unfailing love and grace.
I actually really got one "friend" left and me and him are both on the same page of wanting to lift eachother up instead of crashing down together
My husband came out of an addiction, and it was a guy that had come out of the same thing that helped Him. When that friend came out of it himself, it was just him, God, and his dog. He probably never thought, as he pushed through day by day, that one day he would help our family, and others. There is freedom. It sometimes takes many different tactics to deploy, but never quit.
Youve got a good friend, so does he. Two ropes are stronger than one.
Good is good .
This got me thru a horrible job; recited every day in the parking lot before work...
"Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. Romans 12:12 ESV https://bible.com/bible/59/rom.12.12.ESV
Found this after a huge miracle in my life by God's hand in April:
"I waited patiently for the Lord; he inclined to me and heard my cry.
He drew me up from the pit of destruction, out of the miry bog, and set my feet upon a rock, making my steps secure.
He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God.
Many will see and fear, and put their trust in the Lord.
Psalm 40:1-3 ESV https://bible.com/bible/59/psa.40.1-3.ESV
Took a few hellish decades, but He's timing is the correct timing. Perseverance is key. Eyes ahead. Love you, friend
Eyes heavy. Will.end night by including you in my praise and prayer.
Funny you chose that to quote, because my main passion has always been making music, but more often than not... I wasn't using that gift as a form of praise/worship by any means. I wasnt really seeing any results from those efforts...so, once I find a church family I have a feeling my love for music will be a part of that.
Yeah honestly my battles got much harder when I was just entertaining the idea that I wanted God in my life and heart...so, once I start putting words into action I have a feeling I'm gonna be seeing even harder ones (I could be looking at a pretty lengthy stay in Jail when all this goes to court, for one) but... I'd much rather go into those battles with God than see where I'd end up without him.
I have things that will take the rest of my life to work on... an extremely addictive nature (mostly alcohol but that stretches into other elements as well), Lust, A temper that rages at times, the list is a long one. But, a life seeking improvement is better than one spent content in Sin.