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Post by savedbygrace on Oct 23, 2020 5:30:55 GMT -7
An old favorite, but God brought it to my attention again. HOw I need it!
"For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind."
2 Timothy 1:7
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Post by Deleted on Oct 26, 2020 5:48:42 GMT -7
This verse is great. I love it. There is a children's song that I that learned and it was permanently in my mind now. Many times God has reminded me of this verse from that song. It's a great way to focus on Him and take every thought captive
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Post by savedbygrace on Oct 27, 2020 15:38:23 GMT -7
33 good days, then fell flat on my face. That's the longest good stretch I've had in a long time.
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Post by javajake on Oct 28, 2020 7:00:21 GMT -7
That is good sbg! (not that you fell of course but your length of time victorious ) Jump back on that horse and tighten up the saddle!
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Post by Deleted on Oct 28, 2020 17:19:19 GMT -7
33 good days, then fell flat on my face. That's the longest good stretch I've had in a long time. What do you the Lord might be telling you to do different?
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Post by savedbygrace on Oct 29, 2020 8:26:43 GMT -7
What to do different... great question. It really gets back to learning to wait on the Lord for strength instead going for the quick fix to make myself feel good.
The first day after a fall can be a rough one, because I feel like such a worthless piece of crap. But God brought me safely through that day (yesterday)!! Thank you Jesus!
Psalm 85:8-9 English Standard Version
Let me hear what God the LORD will speak, for he will speak peace to his people, to his saints; but let them not turn back to folly. Surely his salvation is near to those who fear him, that glory may dwell in our land.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 29, 2020 16:11:19 GMT -7
Jesus loves you brother. Just keep coming back to him. I know the battle is real and the willpower can fail. We need supernatural willpower.
Dear Jesus, please help my brother to keep walking close to you. Please reveal anything to him that he can change, please give him willingness to keep walking after you and to walk to please you. We are not perfect and can fall easily. Please help us Jesus. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 29, 2020 17:00:39 GMT -7
You are learning which is awesome to see! I know it's difficult. Remember the Lord is your strength and run to Him when being tempted. Boy did I have to do that often this last month. He is faithful and brought me through without me slipping back into porn. He will do the same for you.
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Post by savedbygrace on Oct 30, 2020 5:05:39 GMT -7
My list of Scripture promises about God's help when tempted are things that I "kind of" know, but when tempted I don't bother to physically open my Bible and read them again.... with prayer. I need to do that.
Dominic, you mention the strength from hearing them audibly! Same idea.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 31, 2020 6:34:41 GMT -7
I remember when I visited my aunt's house, she always had on worship music and it was encouraging me a lot. I sometimes do it when there is idle time and it helps to get my mind and spirit back on focus.
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Post by javajake on Oct 31, 2020 9:09:23 GMT -7
I have the same crappy feeling the following days after a fall sbg. Easy to give up and justify another fall. Stay strong! Praying for you.
Like Dominic always says to us.."keep going back to Jesus"
John 6:67-69 King James Version 67 Then said Jesus unto the twelve, Will ye also go away? 68 Then Simon Peter answered him, Lord, to whom shall we go? thou hast the words of eternal life. 69 And we believe and are sure that thou art that Christ, the Son of the living God.
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Post by savedbygrace on Nov 2, 2020 8:58:35 GMT -7
Jesus is right there when I call on Him. If someone moved, it wasn't Jesus!
Hebrews 2:18 Amplified Bible Because He Himself [in His humanity] has suffered in being tempted, He is able to help and provide immediate assistance to those who are being tempted and exposed to suffering.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 4, 2020 3:04:27 GMT -7
We can talk to Jesus, every time.
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Post by savedbygrace on Nov 4, 2020 15:43:06 GMT -7
Deuteronomy 1:6 Holman Christian Standard Bible
“The LORD our God spoke to us at Horeb: ‘You have stayed at this mountain long enough.'"
By God's grace, may I move on to greater and better things.
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Post by savedbygrace on Nov 5, 2020 5:14:20 GMT -7
I have a daily devotional that I read, and also a little prayer guide of prayer for our nation. This morning BOTH of them pointed me to the same Scripture!
"For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery." (Galatians 5:1 ESV)
Jesus' cruel death on the Cross paid the debt of my sin; when God raised Him from the grave He provided the power over my sin through His Spirit who lives within me.
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