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Fenner said:
I would've been mad if my Brother said that to me. It wasn't nice to say that and going to church doesn't make you a Christian. In fact attitudes like that is why I stopped going for many years, but people say what they say and I hope he apologizes. Just remember that a church is a building. The Holy Spirit lives in us. You could sit on your front porch and study the Bible and that could be your church. So please don't let what your Brother said get to you because he was wrong.
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Close, but not quite. The church is made up of believers in Christ. So it has to be more than one person (where three or more are gathered...). But personal and corporate worship are both very important.
 
MollyConnor said:
I probably shouldn't have said the above comment. I'm sorry. I was just speaking out of anger, I'm really not going to do that. I'm just hurt that my brother would say that about me and my mom.
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Hi Molly, I don't think you said or did anything wrong. But I would suggest that you don't act like the 'enemy worshipper' he believes you are. God bless, sis.
 
I feel down in the dumps the last few days. I don't know if it's anxiousness with all the things I have to get done in the next few weeks or the stress that's been piling up. I try to rest but I find myself doing anything worth spending my time, and eventually still find things to stress about. I tried to read in hopes of relaxing, but when I found that I couldn't finish the book on my day off, I start to stress about finishing it when I'm free during work breaks or lunch, which I supposedly reserve for homework time and review for finals. I don't even wanna let my mind wander there, school worries me. I'm very close to getting all the required grades for the scholarship but my resolve is weakening.

I introspect but then all sorts of things get into my brain. One says, "I should be studying.." while the other says "I should rest." But I had the last couple days off work and I did nothing but laze around in hopes of 'resting.' Another thought gets into my mind, "Rest in the vine," as well as "Every time you tell yourself that you struggle to rest, ironic much?" Ugh. I seem to know what to do. But I think my faith is running low? I can't seem to get myself to believe and trust.

Why did I have to be human? ;( I could have been an angel in heaven with no worries!
 
AbigailZeke said:
I feel down in the dumps the last few days. I don't know if it's anxiousness with all the things I have to get done in the next few weeks or the stress that's been piling up. I try to rest but I find myself doing anything worth spending my time, and eventually still find things to stress about. I tried to read in hopes of relaxing, but when I found that I couldn't finish the book on my day off, I start to stress about finishing it when I'm free during work breaks or lunch, which I supposedly reserve for homework time and review for finals. I don't even wanna let my mind wander there, school worries me. I'm very close to getting all the required grades for the scholarship but my resolve is weakening.

I introspect but then all sorts of things get into my brain. One says, "I should be studying.." while the other says "I should rest." But I had the last couple days off work and I did nothing but laze around in hopes of 'resting.' Another thought gets into my mind, "Rest in the vine," as well as "Every time you tell yourself that you struggle to rest, ironic much?" Ugh. I seem to know what to do. But I think my faith is running low? I can't seem to get myself to believe and trust.

Why did I have to be human? ;( I could have been an angel in heaven with no worries!
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Hang in there:) Sometimes its most difficult right before the end. It's normal to have no energy or motivation left by the time of finals. You've spent a semester working hard. Just think how close you are to the end. You can survive a few more weeks:)
 
AbigailZeke said:
I feel down in the dumps the last few days. I don't know if it's anxiousness with all the things I have to get done in the next few weeks or the stress that's been piling up. I try to rest but I find myself doing anything worth spending my time, and eventually still find things to stress about. I tried to read in hopes of relaxing, but when I found that I couldn't finish the book on my day off, I start to stress about finishing it when I'm free during work breaks or lunch, which I supposedly reserve for homework time and review for finals. I don't even wanna let my mind wander there, school worries me. I'm very close to getting all the required grades for the scholarship but my resolve is weakening.

I introspect but then all sorts of things get into my brain. One says, "I should be studying.." while the other says "I should rest." But I had the last couple days off work and I did nothing but laze around in hopes of 'resting.' Another thought gets into my mind, "Rest in the vine," as well as "Every time you tell yourself that you struggle to rest, ironic much?" Ugh. I seem to know what to do. But I think my faith is running low? I can't seem to get myself to believe and trust.

Why did I have to be human? ;( I could have been an angel in heaven with no worries!
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This might help you, it is called the Premack Principle. It states that if you perform a less desirable behavior with a more desirable behavior in mind, you are more likely to perform the less desirable behavior. For example, you need to study. It is plaguing you, it's at the back of your mind- ruining the enjoyment of your rest. If you study for an hour, you can tell yourself "I'll study for an hour, and then when I am finished, I can _______" insert whatever you like to do for fun. This way, the fun behavior reinforces the not fun behavior, meaning you will be more likely to study. It makes a ton of sense. Of course, I don't follow my own advice as I procrastinate EVERYTHING.
 
PinkDiamond said:
Hang in there:) Sometimes its most difficult right before the end. It's normal to have no energy or motivation left by the time of finals. You've spent a semester working hard. Just think how close you are to the end. You can survive a few more weeks:)
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wow thats really cool -The Lord- love to you sis Abigail much hugs
 
Galatea said:
This might help you, it is called the Premack Principle. It states that if you perform a less desirable behavior with a more desirable behavior in mind, you are more likely to perform the less desirable behavior. For example, you need to study. It is plaguing you, it's at the back of your mind- ruining the enjoyment of your rest. If you study for an hour, you can tell yourself "I'll study for an hour, and then when I am finished, I can _______" insert whatever you like to do for fun. This way, the fun behavior reinforces the not fun behavior, meaning you will be more likely to study. It makes a ton of sense. Of course, I don't follow my own advice as I procrastinate EVERYTHING.
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Oh, I have some great advice for fixing that.

But I can't tell you now... I'll give it to you later.
 
AbigailZeke said:
I feel down in the dumps the last few days. I don't know if it's anxiousness with all the things I have to get done in the next few weeks or the stress that's been piling up. I try to rest but I find myself doing anything worth spending my time, and eventually still find things to stress about. I tried to read in hopes of relaxing, but when I found that I couldn't finish the book on my day off, I start to stress about finishing it when I'm free during work breaks or lunch, which I supposedly reserve for homework time and review for finals. I don't even wanna let my mind wander there, school worries me. I'm very close to getting all the required grades for the scholarship but my resolve is weakening.

I introspect but then all sorts of things get into my brain. One says, "I should be studying.." while the other says "I should rest." But I had the last couple days off work and I did nothing but laze around in hopes of 'resting.' Another thought gets into my mind, "Rest in the vine," as well as "Every time you tell yourself that you struggle to rest, ironic much?" Ugh. I seem to know what to do. But I think my faith is running low? I can't seem to get myself to believe and trust.

Why did I have to be human? ;( I could have been an angel in heaven with no worries!
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I can't imagine the pressure you feel so I am praying for you Abi. God knows. In the meantime, breathe. If you have a schedule for study time, stick to that. Try to get back into your routine. Tweak it if you need to but the structure may help.
 
AbigailZeke said:
I feel down in the dumps the last few days. I don't know if it's anxiousness with all the things I have to get done in the next few weeks or the stress that's been piling up. I try to rest but I find myself doing anything worth spending my time, and eventually still find things to stress about. I tried to read in hopes of relaxing, but when I found that I couldn't finish the book on my day off, I start to stress about finishing it when I'm free during work breaks or lunch, which I supposedly reserve for homework time and review for finals. I don't even wanna let my mind wander there, school worries me. I'm very close to getting all the required grades for the scholarship but my resolve is weakening.

I introspect but then all sorts of things get into my brain. One says, "I should be studying.." while the other says "I should rest." But I had the last couple days off work and I did nothing but laze around in hopes of 'resting.' Another thought gets into my mind, "Rest in the vine," as well as "Every time you tell yourself that you struggle to rest, ironic much?" Ugh. I seem to know what to do. But I think my faith is running low? I can't seem to get myself to believe and trust.

Why did I have to be human? ;( I could have been an angel in heaven with no worries!
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I think you might have too much on your plate, so give me your fries!!! :rolleyes:

No seriously, I think you are probably just overwhelmed by all the things you have going on at once. Its enough to make anyone go haywire (I'm prolly dating myself with that word). I suggest planning out each day in advance, in a way that will allow a time for all your activities and also for leisure. Make up a schedule. Even if you don't stick to it 100% it can give you peace of mind knowing that you've set aside a time for all the things you need to do. It might also reveal that maybe you just have more than a person can do in one day. Then you'll have to figure out what's most important and what can be cut out. :)
 
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*hugs abi* my last school years were like that.
You need someone to "kidnap" you and distract you for a weekend :D
 
Tintin said:
Close, but not quite. The church is made up of believers in Christ. So it has to be more than one person (where three or more are gathered...). But personal and corporate worship are both very important.
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By corporate worship do you mean you need a building with stained glass and crosses in it to really worship? I'm not trying to be a jerk I just wonder what you mean?
 
So we're in this week between Christmas and New Year and we have the week off. That is nice, I like not running around at 6 am. The
 
Fenner said:
So we're in this week between Christmas and New Year and we have the week off. That is nice, I like not running around at 6 am. The
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I love the "The" at the end. You are relaxed and not worrying about proofreading! :)

I'm enjoying part of the holidays with a special lady whom I met on this site. I seem to be suffering from perma-smile.
 
Dino246 said:
I love the "The" at the end. You are relaxed and not worrying about proofreading! :)

I'm enjoying part of the holidays with a special lady whom I met on this site. I seem to be suffering from perma-smile.
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Well that's great news Dino!!!
 
I saw the movie Fantastic Beasts last night. It was so awesome and exciting! My Harry Potter need has been fulfilled for a while anyhow.

If anyone comes and quotes my post and says something about how Harry Potter is evil I'm going to be mad and you won't like me when I'm mad. The statement the pen is mightier than the sword will come into your mind.
 
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