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RE: Doing right thing = Boring - 7/8/2008 2:23:55 PM
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rcjames
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I guess with posting this I was stuck in a moment of wondering why its so hard, and why it seems so unfair. I think I have a problem with comparing my life with other in the amount of fun and excitement that is going on.
If you are not desiring to participate in the lifestyle of the world (I presume that what these folks are doing that looks so exciting, or you would be doing it); then why would it seem unfair.
You are a child of God, which I consider to be the most exciting thing in the world, bar none.
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myself have gone to this church for my entire life. in the past 5 years we had a church split, our pastor/good friend of mine for 21 years leaving and start a disturbing lifestyle leaving alot of us feeling very confused and hurt. I thought I had a grasp on it and was able to get past it and realize even people of ministry can fall hard but Im finding more and more that I seem to be really hurt about it still.
This may very well be the root of your confusion, but it really should not be. Men come and men go, men stand and men fall; there should be no suprise in that. But we all can rest in;
(Heb 13:8) Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.
So if you were following the Pastor instead of Christ then you would be hurt, Christ will not let you down.
What is it that you would like to do that is fun and exciting that you think Christians cannot do?
Again this may be a perception problem.
Over my 45 years in ministry I have seen many folks with really outlandish things that they feel if forbidden fruit, but it turned out to only be a false assumption usually from a false teaching.
On a fun and excitement level I would put my congregation at a 10+. In Church, out of Church, on vacation, with hobbies and activities etc. So I guess that is where I am having a hard time understanding why you thing doing the right thing is boring.
Thanks
RC
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RE: Doing right thing = Boring - 7/8/2008 3:45:38 PM
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ChristopherJ
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rcjames and Christopher, There is no doubt that I could use to change my perspective on things.. I realize this, I guess with posting this I was stuck in a moment of wondering why its so hard, and why it seems so unfair. I think I have a problem with comparing my life with other in the amount of fun and excitement that is going on. There is no doubt that everyones life has some times of being mondane.. especially when your staring off together in marriage maybe and there is lots of work to be done. (that is our case). I mean dont get me wrong, I love my husband and we have had some great times together its just you get busy and work gets hard at times.. consuming.
And ot be honest I have been struggling with my walk with God. I have been distant, not reading and praying like I should for months. Time is part of the problem (which I know is a lame excuse) but the biggest problem is discouragement. The church I go to both me and my husband have been very involved with at times. I myself have gone to this church for my entire life. in the past 5 years we had a church split, our pastor/good friend of mine for 21 years leaving and start a disturbing lifestyle leaving alot of us feeling very confused and hurt. I thought I had a grasp on it and was able to get past it and realize even people of ministry can fall hard but Im finding more and more that I seem to be really hurt about it still. Our Church has made a turn for the better with our new pastor but there is still things going on that bother me. I sometimes dunno if its really them or me being left with trust issues. I guess I could just say that my Church life world has been turned upsideown in the past few years and has left me feeling... well very discouraged.
Its not that I doubt God, I believe and have faith but I just took a big hit with all of that and am having a hard time recovering.
You asked the question about why its so hard, and why it seems so unfair, and really, this is one of life's greatest questions and challenges, one that CS Lewis called, "The Problem of Pain." If God is all loving He would want His creatures to be happy all the time, and if God is all-powerful, He would have the ability to make us happy all the time, so either God lacks goodness or power or both. And yet, I remember reading a Christian author talk about how we were not created for this world, that we are strangers and pilgrims on planet Earth, and that when we do experience the pains and sorrows and disappointments of life, it reminds us that there is another world - Heaven - that awaits us, where there will be 100% total and complete joy and pleasure all the time, something we look forward to. I guess the thought is - don't get too comfortable here on this world, because we are citizens of Heaven!
Having said all of that, I too know what it's like to go through challenging times, feeling sad, disillusioned, wanting to give up. Its those times that we need to draw near to Christ in the secret place of prayer and His Word, so that He can draw near to us, and we can experience His joy and peace. So be encouraged today my friend, and may the Lord Jesus bless you with many good Christian friends who you can do life with, laugh, love, and follow Jesus together!
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RE: Doing right thing = Boring - 7/8/2008 4:37:44 PM
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SavedByGraceMD
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ORIGINAL: LkM07
rcjames and Christopher, There is no doubt that I could use to change my perspective on things.. I realize this, I guess with posting this I was stuck in a moment of wondering why its so hard, and why it seems so unfair. I think I have a problem with comparing my life with other in the amount of fun and excitement that is going on. There is no doubt that everyones life has some times of being mondane.. especially when your staring off together in marriage maybe and there is lots of work to be done. (that is our case). I mean dont get me wrong, I love my husband and we have had some great times together its just you get busy and work gets hard at times.. consuming.
And ot be honest I have been struggling with my walk with God. I have been distant, not reading and praying like I should for months. Time is part of the problem (which I know is a lame excuse) but the biggest problem is discouragement. The church I go to both me and my husband have been very involved with at times. I myself have gone to this church for my entire life. in the past 5 years we had a church split, our pastor/good friend of mine for 21 years leaving and start a disturbing lifestyle leaving alot of us feeling very confused and hurt. I thought I had a grasp on it and was able to get past it and realize even people of ministry can fall hard but Im finding more and more that I seem to be really hurt about it still. Our Church has made a turn for the better with our new pastor but there is still things going on that bother me. I sometimes dunno if its really them or me being left with trust issues. I guess I could just say that my Church life world has been turned upsideown in the past few years and has left me feeling... well very discouraged.
Its not that I doubt God, I believe and have faith but I just took a big hit with all of that and am having a hard time recovering.
You asked the question about why its so hard, and why it seems so unfair, and really, this is one of life's greatest questions and challenges, one that CS Lewis called, "The Problem of Pain." If God is all loving He would want His creatures to be happy all the time, and if God is all-powerful, He would have the ability to make us happy all the time, so either God lacks goodness or power or both. And yet, I remember reading a Christian author talk about how we were not created for this world, that we are strangers and pilgrims on planet Earth, and that when we do experience the pains and sorrows and disappointments of life, it reminds us that there is another world - Heaven - that awaits us, where there will be 100% total and complete joy and pleasure all the time, something we look forward to. I guess the thought is - don't get too comfortable here on this world, because we are citizens of Heaven!
Having said all of that, I too know what it's like to go through challenging times, feeling sad, disillusioned, wanting to give up. Its those times that we need to draw near to Christ in the secret place of prayer and His Word, so that He can draw near to us, and we can experience His joy and peace. So be encouraged today my friend, and may the Lord Jesus bless you with many good Christian friends who you can do life with, laugh, love, and follow Jesus together!
This is a great and inspiring post ChristopherJ, thanks for posting it.
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RE: Doing right thing = Boring - 7/8/2008 4:58:14 PM
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SavedByGraceMD
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As for the OP, I would agree that the Christian walk is challenging. At times it may seem boring, but looking at what others are doing and seeing it as fun, is something we should not do.
I have noticed throughout my life that the "fun" the world has to offer is very fleeting. It always leaves us looking for more. It never fulfills.
I have in the past few years, grown away from my friends because of some of the things they were doing. Drinking to get wasted, may seem fun, but it is not. Drinking to hide ones problems always causes more problems. I have seen drinking and drugs destroy people who thought they were just having fun. They are searching for something to fulfill their lives and provide them with purpose. I have found that in Christ Jesus.
When I think about going out and having some "fun", I usually think about what that will lead to, which is not fun. But that is the great lure of the world. That lifestyle promises fun, but leads to destruction. It is not something to be desired after.
I take solace in the fact that my future is secure in the palms of His mighty hands, and nothing this world has to offer can compare to what He has in store for me.
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Isaiah 41:10
"Fear not for I am with you,
Do not be dismayed for I am your God,
I will strengthen you and help you,
I will uphold you with my righteous right hand"
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RE: Doing right thing = Boring - 7/9/2008 3:21:37 AM
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I would say you answered much of your question in needing to get back into prayer and the Word. I know it is hard when you are discouraged but one thing that can help is also praise. It may help if you and hubby get together for prayer time and bible study time and yes praise time. Some things you might put on prayer list would be a closer walk with the Lord and I would say about the couple you were friends with put them high on prayer list also. They need to see a godly example, they need to see that they are cared about even if they dont think so. As for friends with children, pray for them and pray that you will find a little time to spend with them, such as bible studies or if they have get together occasionally. This is strange to me but I am single never married, no children, no family in the same state, yet I drive a mini-van with a child seat in it. And why because one of the people at the church does baby-sitting for a living and many times needs ride to church and church functions. It is odd how I have come to really love kids lately, something I never cared about before.
I was an atheist till I was 37 and all my friends were unchurched, it was difficult trying to keep those relationships I witnessed to them and eventually we separated. I found myself wanting to spend more time in Word and Praise and fellowship and they were just wanting to stay worldly. In time I found that friendships with other believers developed. The thing we must do is focus on the Lord and look to Him for comfort and get a closer relationship with Him, sooner or later you will find others that share wanting to do this and you will develop other friendships. Do I still at times think I am missing out on fun? Yea but then is when I turn to Him.
As for the church split thing, pray and ask the Lord to help you to forgive those involved especially the ones that let you down or hurt when it happened. Pray for them and forgive them. Let the discouragement go. Look to Him for the help in doing this. Remember the first relationship is between you and the Lord then you and hubby for you two are one. Encourage one another in the Lord. You may find that turning more to the Lord and you will find less time to think about how others seem to be having fun in the world. Life is not fair, and we as believers are promised trials and tribulations. Trust in this that at times these trials will only draw you closer to the Lord and help you to grow in Him. And you will have experience that you can pass on. And hopefully it will also strengthen your relationship with your hubby.
One last example from my life; I went down to visit my family one time and I talked with my brother and told him how I was spending 5 days a week in bible studies and worshiping the Lord and would spend time in prayer and personal study. My brother who claims the Bible is a bunch of fairy tales like Harry Potter, said my life was boring. Of course I fully disagreed with him for I was having a great time in getting to know my Lord and praising Him. I have witnessed to my brother every time I have talked to him yet he still wants the world. So I just keep praying for him. Pray and focus on the Lord and you will find very little time to be bored.
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RE: Doing right thing = Boring - 7/14/2008 12:40:18 PM
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I think you are losing out on a vast number of good experiences by limmiting yourself to only people your own age. My wife and i have found many friends who are "cool" because we don't just stick to our own age group. Try it, you might br suprised.
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RE: Doing right thing = Boring - 7/14/2008 2:36:49 PM
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Clarity888
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LkM07,
I can totally and I mean totally relate to where you are coming from. People respond by giving you these "scripture correct" answers when the reality of it is you feel lonely (outside of your husband of course).
This is a natural feeling, especially when giving your life to Christ. I am 30 years old and have yet to cut out everything. I gave my life to Christ 2 years ago and do you think that I haven't slipped? I think i've been born again at least 3 times since then. I know its not funny but its REAL.
I have little to NO Christian friends and the friends that I do have don't do too much partying. I really don't crave for partying, but shoot.. I just would like a few friends that don't mind coming to my house for a dinner party, good conversation and a few games!!
My advice to you (which is something I'm following myself) is to pray and ask God to send you and your husband some good Christian friends. I've been praying this prayer for 2 years, but I'll keep praying because I know God will answer my prayers in HIS time...not mine!
Keep your head up and maybe look into church functions or better yet, find a church that has a younger congregation!
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RE: Doing right thing = Boring - 7/14/2008 5:36:51 PM
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The grass is always greener
I am jealous too
I am jealous of people who have never had a drink or a drug in there life because
1. they don’t have to fight to be sober they just are
2. they never experienced any of the misery or drama that substance abuse can cause
You think these people are having all this fun and your life is boring well
The life style you described has its moments BUT! its not always fun and can end badly
for most people at a certain age the drinking and clubbing gets old and is too much trouble then its worth
I understand the draw of the world wwwwaaaayyy too well
but when I look at people who married raised there kids etc I partying life looks sad and pathetic
I would be happy to trade you some of my misery for some of your boredom
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RE: Doing right thing = Boring - 7/14/2008 5:42:55 PM
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rcjames
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The grass is always greener
I am jealous too
I am jealous of people who have never had a drink or a drug in there life because
1. they don’t have to fight to be sober they just are
2. they never experienced any of the misery or drama that substance abuse can cause
You think these people are having all this fun and your life is boring well
The life style you described has its moments BUT! its not always fun and can end badly
for most people at a certain age the drinking and clubbing gets old and is too much trouble then its worth
I understand the draw of the world wwwwaaaayyy too well
but when I look at people who married raised there kids etc I partying life looks sad and pathetic
I would be happy to trade you some of my misery for some of your boredom
Are you a Believer in Christ?
Thanks
RC
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Read the first chapter of my latest book here;
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RE: Doing right thing = Boring - 7/15/2008 9:33:18 AM
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Are you a Believer in Christ?
although there are times when I struggle with my faith
I do believe
and part of me understands what she is going thru when I first became a christain and admitedly my heart wasnt in the right place I still wanted to go to the party now I am an old man
and still there is a part of me thats wants to go to the party yet I look at other people who have matured gotten married had kids etc and I feel sick because all I have to show for my life is a bunch of pictures of drunken strangers RC if you want to connect me please send me a message I dont want to hijack her thread I was just trying to point out that she has good things and not to blow it
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RE: Doing right thing = Boring - 7/19/2008 12:54:14 PM
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At 54 yrs old i find self reading Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll and trying to figure out how this book relates to Jefferson Airplanes song White Rabbit about a young female who dies of a drug overdose. Being an introvert, dont get out much, but at the same time do not struggle with boredom as much as i used to. Can relate to much of what is going on here as when i go to church i don't always fit in and dont know if i always want to. If i help people in some small way i do not always get personal feelings of gratification, warm fuzzy feelings, or do not necessarly feel anything for the person. As a twice college drop out, convicted felon, three times divorced ex drunk, drug addict, generally lazy, addicted to lust Vietnam Era veteran. Life was at times intense terror, and at other times boring. It made no sense. The only thing that made it all "fun" was getting high and seducing females. Sitting in jail is boring, laying on a bed because u took a beating the night before from a jealous man because i had a fling with his girlfriend is also boring. Not knowing if one will live from one minute to the next is terrifying as is running from the law, running from enemies, not knowing who u can trust etc. Sitting in treatment is boring and so was Moby Dick. Studying subjects which were of no interest to me in college was boring. Listening to my mother's lecture's was boring along with the "ear banging" which had to be endured before recieving the meal at the soup kitchen for the homeless was boring. Unanswered letters from my only daughter is heartbreaking, especially on Christmas and Father's Day. I know i can have it all back in spades and more. A while back, while on the bus, (for i no longer drive) a young gal was talking loudly about her father who was a drunk and worthless and who she had nothing but contempt for and i forced self to remain in my seat and keep my big mouth shut. I seldom speak because when i do the wrong things tend to come out. That is if i am speaking from a position of anger or frustration. Living life as a christian involves a lot less drama and a lot more laundry. (work). Am blessed with two groups of christian friends. The first group involves academics. College Professors and their families. The second involves ex druggie biker penticostal types who smoke cigarettes and meet in groups to study scripture and pray together. Not all smoke. Anyways not much of this will be useful to a twenty something married female type who struggles at times with boredom and not so fun christians. Advice, according to the Devil's Dictionary is the cheapest currency available. Advice is a penny in currency. Life can turn on a dime, today's boredom can be tomorrows terror or another day's blessing. So i help out whenever i can and no longer delude myself by believing i know everything. It is painful to attend funerals of old friends who have succumbed to their addictions. It is painful to watch relatives who are on their way to shipwreck and don't even have a clue. When i told my nephew there was a jail cell in his future i took no pleasure when it came to pass. So i read my Bible and pray, have both christian and non christian friends. Read a lot, work and generally take life on life's terms. Better men than i have died before their time. I think long term now. What can i accomplish for Christ in the time left? It is not about me anymore. That is in part what gets me through.
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RE: Doing right thing = Boring - 7/19/2008 9:05:24 PM
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After I was born again, I found that I could do anything I want to.
However, Jesus changed my "want to" so that I find joy in doing things that would please Him.
I prayed for a christian family and God really gave me one. I love the two sisters who i still keep in touch with on a regular bases. some have moved.
If you do have some old friends, from you passed. Who are really nice and don't really go into all the other stuff. why not ask them over for supper or coffee keep it light.
You don't have to talk about God, When they see the change in you, they will start to ask question. Thats your opportuity to witess about Jesus.
What's the worse that can happen you planted seeds of faith.
I sure there will be one or two, who will want to hear more. Some times thats all some people need someone to make the first move.
Sometimes our old friends think we are just being snobs.
Come on whats you got to lose.
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RE: Doing right thing = Boring - 7/20/2008 11:08:37 AM
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Godddy
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rcjames and Christopher, There is no doubt that I could use to change my perspective on things.. I realize this, I guess with posting this I was stuck in a moment of wondering why its so hard, and why it seems so unfair. I think I have a problem with comparing my life with other in the amount of fun and excitement that is going on. There is no doubt that everyones life has some times of being mondane.. especially when your staring off together in marriage maybe and there is lots of work to be done. (that is our case). I mean dont get me wrong, I love my husband and we have had some great times together its just you get busy and work gets hard at times.. consuming.
And ot be honest I have been struggling with my walk with God. I have been distant, not reading and praying like I should for months. Time is part of the problem (which I know is a lame excuse) but the biggest problem is discouragement. The church I go to both me and my husband have been very involved with at times. I myself have gone to this church for my entire life. in the past 5 years we had a church split, our pastor/good friend of mine for 21 years leaving and start a disturbing lifestyle leaving alot of us feeling very confused and hurt. I thought I had a grasp on it and was able to get past it and realize even people of ministry can fall hard but Im finding more and more that I seem to be really hurt about it still. Our Church has made a turn for the better with our new pastor but there is still things going on that bother me. I sometimes dunno if its really them or me being left with trust issues. I guess I could just say that my Church life world has been turned upsideown in the past few years and has left me feeling... well very discouraged.
Its not that I doubt God, I believe and have faith but I just took a big hit with all of that and am having a hard time recovering.
You asked the question about why its so hard, and why it seems so unfair, and really, this is one of life's greatest questions and challenges, one that CS Lewis called, "The Problem of Pain." If God is all loving He would want His creatures to be happy all the time, and if God is all-powerful, He would have the ability to make us happy all the time, so either God lacks goodness or power or both. And yet, I remember reading a Christian author talk about how we were not created for this world, that we are strangers and pilgrims on planet Earth, and that when we do experience the pains and sorrows and disappointments of life, it reminds us that there is another world - Heaven - that awaits us, where there will be 100% total and complete joy and pleasure all the time, something we look forward to. I guess the thought is - don't get too comfortable here on this world, because we are citizens of Heaven!
Having said all of that, I too know what it's like to go through challenging times, feeling sad, disillusioned, wanting to give up. Its those times that we need to draw near to Christ in the secret place of prayer and His Word, so that He can draw near to us, and we can experience His joy and peace. So be encouraged today my friend, and may the Lord Jesus bless you with many good Christian friends who you can do life with, laugh, love, and follow Jesus together!
I am a northern Canadian too, eh LOL I really enjoyed what you said to, this person.
We are citizens of heaven we are not to get comfortable here.
To love the world, means not loving God. the bible says that.
I went back in the world thinking I was missing something, all I found was misery. As a followers of Christ, there is nothing out there for us.
Satan is the god of this world, that is full of sin, Jesus died for the sins of the world.
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RE: Doing right thing = Boring - 7/21/2008 11:20:12 AM
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LkM07,
I too have felt some of what you are feeling. HANG IN THERE! THIS TOO SHALL PASS!.
I am 48 years old, happily married (praise God) for almost 11 years with no children. About 5 years ago, God started moving in my life. I always knew God was real, was raised in church and was active in church until my early 20s. At that time, I decided CHURCH WASN"T COOL and that was my goal (being cool). I spent many years hanging out, drinking and partying. I had some good friends ( I thought), who were part of that world. But in hindsight, funny how those "friends" were always telling me how I should be, who I should hang with and how I should dress and talk.
About 5 years ago, my best girlfriend of some 15 years told me "she no longer felt me" and didn't want to be my friend any longer. I was devastated. Her and her husband and me and my husband had been thick as thieves and socialized together frequently. But that ended. I questioned my worth as a person and spent many hours crying over that lost friendship. My husband and I spent a solid year trying to figure out how to have a "life" without that connection. We still went out to clubs etc., but it was beginning to be lackluster.
I was at the movie "Hotel Rwanda" when God directly spoke to me. I was very, very bothered by the inhumanity of the situation in Rwanda and was crying out....What can I do about this? This world is a mess!! God spoke directly to me and said...."Come back to me, go back to church!" I obeyed and went back to the church that my husband and I had joined when we first married, but had drifted away from. Fortunately, my husband joined me in my choice.
Then the friendship struggle really kicked in. I got laid off from my job of 23 years (12/05), so I had no job, no girlfriends, no plan, no goal, but I was going to church and singing in the choir. God blessed me with 6 months of severance pay and 6 months of unemployment pay. I didn't know what to do with my time. I needed to go to college full time for 1 semester to complete my Associates degree in Managing Information Systems. I took a student loan and did that!! Going to school was very good in terms of improving my self worth (I had and still struggle with low self esteem. I'm better, knowing that I am great and beautifully made!)
I spent that summer (2006) struggling with terrible nightmares about being pursued by Satan (that's one of the dreams that really stands out in my mind). My husband and I had horrible fights and although we were going to church, I wasn't involving God in my day to day life (reading Scripture and praying). I began to read a book by Joyce Meyer, "Battlefield of the Mind" which did aid in eliminating the horrible dreams.And you know what? I made a new girlfriend. And I began to really think about what I could do to make a difference. I don't remember asking God for His guidance at that time, but I believe He influenced my mind regardless, because the path I am now on is serving God, spreading the Good News and fullfilling to me.
I was asked to work with the Teen Choir in my church. It was/is a small group that was struggling. And there was no other activities for teens in my church. So I joined the group and the group has grown since I became involved. I am so thankful to be of use!!! I really enjoy working, talking and singing the young people and they seem to enjoy and value me! Now, I am working with the new Jr Usher Board to organize a Jr. Usher Board Youth Fellowship group to enable me to be tool to help keep these young people close to God as they grow up.
Then I started volunteering at a community book bank. I tutor young people ranging between ages 5 and 16, help them with homework, work with them to improve their math/reading/other academic skills and discuss any other concerns they may bring to their tutoring sessions.
I am now a full time college student pursuing my Bachelor's degree in Social Science. I am a senior and will graduate in May 09. I then plan to go to Grad School and get my Master's degree in Social Work. I plan to work as a youth counselor to try to help with youth issues. I plan to seek additional training as a Christian counselor.
I also work 20 hours a week as a church secretary. I am not the secretary at the church I attend, but the congregation at the church where I work is a wonderful bunch of folks and my husband and I worship and socialize with them at some of their functions as well as at our own church.
I don't mean to make it sound like this has not been without its struggles. Believe me, there have been tough times, feelings of unacceptance ( I wanted to leave my church and find another), struggles with adjustments to new people and other people's views and opinions. But as James said, I count it all joy (James 1:2)!!
My life is so full, busy, and I am so HAPPY that it is hard to believe!! I look back at the times when I didn't know where I was going or what I was doing and am so glad that God has changed my life. When I was going through the changes, it was hard and lonely, so don't despair!!! God is amazing. He did it for me and I know HE will do it for you....Hang in there! God loves you!!!
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RE: Doing right thing = Boring - 7/24/2008 3:01:57 PM
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hjemerson
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Well lot said ! I hope you will find the friends you seek they are their but you will have to look and you will find they are looking for you to. Most will admitt to this in your married lifes, Check out a new church with a activtie yoong married class. you will see the frienddship grow, As all have stated find you rself inpray and walking withthe Lord dailiy and seek out the friends Look for maybe a new people in the are or even new amrried couples they to will be looking. I know it hard to see other Having social Activities . You and your husband have nmade some great choice not to fall back in to that party set, it would be sooo easy I know .Try the new hobbies, etc never know what who you will meet! keep in touch .Hope ALL will be a blessing to you!!
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