I'm letting go & letting Jesus take over & He will as I type

[faith]

PTL!

I just wanted to take this time to PRAISE THE LORD for all those that have come alongside Felicia thru her tough time. Just shows how much love, grace, mercy, compassion God's children have for others hurting.

Just reading thru this thread and many other threads here as well is so touching. Shows the love & light of Christ in action. There's no greater love than to be in the loving arms of our Lord forever. Amen!! ping:

Felicia, I hope you can see God IS very much answering your prayers by also bringing many Christians to encourage you along the way. A lot of times people don't realize that God IS already starting to answer their prayers as HE many times uses brothers & sisters in Jesus as well. And HIS HS work does the greatest work of all.

Hey on a side note. The Lord taught me something long ago that I hope will make you feel better, too. If you're feeling guilty or yucky about something that you've done (not the dwelling in it thing, but the just knowing it's wrong and you don't want to be a part of it anymore feeling) than you KNOW that's a very good thing. Means the conscience God gave you and His HS ARE working to put HS red flags out and make you NOT want the bad. If you DIDN'T feel anything was wrong, then THAT would be a bad thing. So, you are on the right track by admitting and confessing.

And remember that GOD IS listening AND IS answering your prayers. Just grab on and hold on tight to Him. Really immerse yourself in His Word and prayer and take it one day at a time. The Lord will get you thru this.

[faith]

Re: I'm letting go & letting Jesus take over & He will as I type

Hey, just thought of something, when you get the urge to drink or whatever things you might face like that - grab your Bible and read and pray right then. That will help put on the 'full armour of God'.

And here's a verse that just came to mind for you to say when you feel tempted:

(KJV)
Ephesians 5:18 And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit;

Just think a true Christian has INFINITELY so much more resource to get thru anything in life if we go to Him and give the weight to Him to lighten the load. We have the HS that the world does not have. And the "MANY" professing Christians do not have. And we have His Word which the HS makes understandable to us as well.

(NASB)
Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart.

(That's why I believe it's also very important to stick w/the translations closest to the originals - to get the Word of God that really is living and active, not the many new book versions that fit today's new more world-based views, opinions, & teachings.)

[Humble]

Re: I'm letting go & letting Jesus take over & He will as I type

Felicia,
I will pray for Jesus to free you from your addiction.

I know what being an addict is like.
For many years I was addicted to cigarettes. I gave that up about 8 years ago.
But one addiction still haunts me, and that is pornography.

I don't know when or how it all started, or even why.
I feel like a filthy hipocrite when I talk to anyone about Christ, because I know what a sinner I am.
Although I don't view it as much as I used to, I'm still not where I want to be, which is 100% free.

You're not alone in your struggles (believe this)

Jerry

[Guest]

Re: I'm letting go & letting Jesus take over & He will as I type

Wow..so many are here offering help and praying..being open and honest. God bless you all! You're an inspiration to me too!

We're still praying for your Felicia!

[Guest]

Re: I'm letting go & letting Jesus take over & He will as I type

Continuing to Pray for you, Felicia -

In Jesus Name...

[fmcginn]

Re: I'm letting go & letting Jesus take over & He will as I type

Thank You Thank You Thank You.

I dunno what I'd do w/out any of you!!

I've been holding on Strong to Jesus as He's been so active within me that the desire is slowly slipping away. I love knowing that and I love feeling free and to not desire it as much.
Each day is a struggle. Today is a good day, no desire! I will say that tomorrow too. Wkends is where I struggle most.

I'm going to do what Faith said, to get my Bible and get in to the Word when I feel the desire.

You do the same Jerry!! Many men (mostly men) I believe struggle with this and women are used for their addiction. Our media continues to make $ off women and some women are silly enough to not care. I will pray for you too.

Just wanted to give an update and thank you all. I love you all and the Lord will continue to use you for many others.

In His Love & Care.

Felicia

[Glorify Him]

Re: I'm letting go & letting Jesus take over & He will as I type

Great report Felicia. Still praying for you dear sister.

[Humble]

Re: I'm letting go & letting Jesus take over & He will as I type

Absolutely!

Thanks for your prayers Felicia.
Can't wait for the day when we no longer sin.

[Guest]

Re: I'm letting go & letting Jesus take over & He will as I type

Great to hear from you Felicia and to know all that God is doing in your life! Praise God from Whom all blessings flow!!