Been there with feeling overwhelmed and stuck for years. A few days after turning to faith, things started feeling lighter, even small stuff. I also found little ways to take care of myself, like chilling with music or browsing Dank Geek for fun stuff—it sounds silly, but having something simple to focus on, even a little, made a difference.
Depression, anxiety and hell.
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Hi friend. Welcome in Gods family. I have the same problem and have been a Christian my whole life. These kinds of thoughts that you are still dirty or not worthy are from the accuser ( the devil) . He is totally freaking outbreaks he lost you to God and he’s trying to remind you of your past. When these kinds of thoughts come up you need the word. Recall scriptures that talk to your situation. Fight the devil with Gods word. This is spiritual warfare and we have to do it all the time. I love Isaiah 43. it talks about how much you mean to God. My favorite part says: „You are precious and I have called you by name!“
Don’t forget, that once you are forgiven and repent from your sin , God doesn’t remember your sin anymore. See Isaiah 43:25
Don’t forget, that once you are forgiven and repent from your sin , God doesn’t remember your sin anymore. See Isaiah 43:25
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James,my brothers name too, cool. Any way. Welcome. It's by faith. Believe it yes. Trust what His word and what He says. You will learn more as you grow in faith it's called sanctification the Bible hub will help you answer a lot of your questions.
John 20:24-29
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24 Now Thomas (also known as Didymus[a]), one of the Twelve, was not with the disciples when Jesus came. 25 So the other disciples told him, “We have seen the Lord!”
But he said to them, “Unless I see the nail marks in his hands and put my finger where the nails were, and put my hand into his side, I will not believe.”
26 A week later his disciples were in the house again, and Thomas was with them. Though the doors were locked, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!” 27 Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here; see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it into my side. Stop doubting and believe.”
28 Thomas said to him, “My Lord and my God!”
29 Then Jesus told him, “Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.”
2 Corinthians 5:7
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7 For we live by faith, not by sight.
John 3:16 New International Version
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.
John 14:6 New International Version
6 Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
Acts 2:38 New International Version
38 Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
1 Corinthians 12:27
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27 Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it
New International Version
24 Now Thomas (also known as Didymus[a]), one of the Twelve, was not with the disciples when Jesus came. 25 So the other disciples told him, “We have seen the Lord!”
But he said to them, “Unless I see the nail marks in his hands and put my finger where the nails were, and put my hand into his side, I will not believe.”
26 A week later his disciples were in the house again, and Thomas was with them. Though the doors were locked, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!” 27 Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here; see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it into my side. Stop doubting and believe.”
28 Thomas said to him, “My Lord and my God!”
29 Then Jesus told him, “Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.”
2 Corinthians 5:7
New International Version
7 For we live by faith, not by sight.
John 3:16 New International Version
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.
John 14:6 New International Version
6 Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
Acts 2:38 New International Version
38 Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
1 Corinthians 12:27
New International Version
27 Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it
@James1090, welcome to CC and happy to hear that you have turned to Christ.
1Tim 1:15 clearly tells us that Christ came to save sinners, which you have confessed that you are.
And, I would like to tell you that you are indeed saved – it is that simple!
Christ draws His people unto himself, giving them both trust and faith in His work. but even then, His Spirit begins working in us to help us grow in that trust and faith. Sanctification will never cease in this life.
Do you believe that Christ walked on water? Do you believe that He made the blind to see? Do you believe that He made the ax head swim? Do you believe that he raised the dead? If so, then never doubt His ability to change your life!
My only advice would be for you to find a good Church, and attend regularly to learn from a good teacher and surround yourself with fellow Christians.
God bless. . .
1Tim 1:15 clearly tells us that Christ came to save sinners, which you have confessed that you are.
And, I would like to tell you that you are indeed saved – it is that simple!
Christ draws His people unto himself, giving them both trust and faith in His work. but even then, His Spirit begins working in us to help us grow in that trust and faith. Sanctification will never cease in this life.
Do you believe that Christ walked on water? Do you believe that He made the blind to see? Do you believe that He made the ax head swim? Do you believe that he raised the dead? If so, then never doubt His ability to change your life!
My only advice would be for you to find a good Church, and attend regularly to learn from a good teacher and surround yourself with fellow Christians.
God bless. . .
Insight is the gift from God Father given in risen Son for all to see
I see to read the entire Bible, bits at a time, in sections, and trust Dad, PaPa, Father in risen Son to reveal truth to you in you and for you, understanding Jeremiah 29:11 written for you too
God Father only wants what is best for me, and all God's creation
I got given a candy store, from God.
I was told it is mine and I could do as I want. Yet I got warned to not eat more that a candy or two a day. I did not understand. I ate many one day, way too many and got sick. I went to the Lord in prayer, and complained
I did not hear berating over it or how stupid I am. Rather I heard I still love you, I hope for you to listen and hear me, in trust I know what is best and have a righteous reason for even when I say no, that is not good for you.
I healed and made, make mistakes still again, got sick again. Now I see to watch out for being impulsive, to not be impulsive and wait to hear from Dad, truth over error, no matter how long it might take to hear it.
God has not ever failed me. I do not ask why anymore when I get a no, I hear truth that, what I asked for is not good for you either. Now I heed and do not get as easily caught off guard as did, in past. People,e re in. the salesmanship business, buy now py later this is the best thing for you. Lies, lies, Lies.
Growing in grace, from God given through risen Son, I learn from, thanking Daddy, PaPa Father for not striking me down, knowing I am sincere, and yet do deserve to be killed over and over and over again and again
So be sincere and learn new from the creator, thank you
God just loves us all, y'all a fact, that will not ever change and never has. Seeing Adam he did not kill Adam and or Eve did he?
Rather clothed them and fed them, before putting them out on thier own.
What incredible Love, and Mercy from day 1. God does not change, never has. Gotten mad, angry and yet has continued to love us all y'all
Tell God Father in prayer not me thank you
I see to read the entire Bible, bits at a time, in sections, and trust Dad, PaPa, Father in risen Son to reveal truth to you in you and for you, understanding Jeremiah 29:11 written for you too
God Father only wants what is best for me, and all God's creation
I got given a candy store, from God.
I was told it is mine and I could do as I want. Yet I got warned to not eat more that a candy or two a day. I did not understand. I ate many one day, way too many and got sick. I went to the Lord in prayer, and complained
I did not hear berating over it or how stupid I am. Rather I heard I still love you, I hope for you to listen and hear me, in trust I know what is best and have a righteous reason for even when I say no, that is not good for you.
I healed and made, make mistakes still again, got sick again. Now I see to watch out for being impulsive, to not be impulsive and wait to hear from Dad, truth over error, no matter how long it might take to hear it.
God has not ever failed me. I do not ask why anymore when I get a no, I hear truth that, what I asked for is not good for you either. Now I heed and do not get as easily caught off guard as did, in past. People,e re in. the salesmanship business, buy now py later this is the best thing for you. Lies, lies, Lies.
Growing in grace, from God given through risen Son, I learn from, thanking Daddy, PaPa Father for not striking me down, knowing I am sincere, and yet do deserve to be killed over and over and over again and again
So be sincere and learn new from the creator, thank you
God just loves us all, y'all a fact, that will not ever change and never has. Seeing Adam he did not kill Adam and or Eve did he?
Rather clothed them and fed them, before putting them out on thier own.
What incredible Love, and Mercy from day 1. God does not change, never has. Gotten mad, angry and yet has continued to love us all y'all
Tell God Father in prayer not me thank you
"Alone and helpless". You are exactly the kind of person that Jesus came to save. Imagine being the most despised person in your country. Jesus saved tax collectors. They were considered the lowest life by the Jews. Jesus came to save sinners. You self-qualify. That is honest and good. Now you need to realise that God is no longer judging you.
You need to know what justification means. God justifies you on the basis of what Jesus did. Jesus died so that you may live. The blood that Jesus shed removes sin as if it never happened. You go before God and tell Him how evil you have been. He looks up your record. He finds nothing but blank pages. That's how complete is the salvation that Jesus bought for you.
You need also to know more of what Jesus has done for you through the cross. When you accepted Christ, God included you in the death of Christ on the cross. Jesus did not stay dead. God also included you in the resurrection of Christ. The old you that you hate and despise is dead. If you have been baptised in water, the old you is also buried. In Christ, you are a new creation. Memorise Galatians 2:20 and repeat it every time you feel down about yourself. Also memorise 2 Corinthians 5:17.
Sin is a debt that we owe God. The penalty for sin is death. We are already spiritually dead because sin has already killed us. So in effect, we are spiritually bankrupt. We have nothing with which to pay the debt. Jesus was (and is) perfect in every way. He died as man, not God. Jesus paid your debt. It really is that simple.
How do we respond? With great appreciation for what Jesus has done for us. We also want to turn away from the lifestyle that got us into such a mess in the first place.
Now, that you believe in the risen Son Jesus for you, Father approved since Jesus was seen physically as risen after that one time willing death for you and all others as well. 1 John 2:1-4
God Father and risen Son step in 1 John 2:27 to teach you. Now Doubt from evil, not you is trying to get in, and keep you out of the promise for you in risen Son to you, to rejoice in, even while in depression, What???????????????????????
This world is playing and using, abusing and accusing others, making themselves look good. I, when first born again by God saw others and wished to be like others, I had troubles (still do) I saw and thought they were good now. by God. Found out not, even me. That is when depressing things began in me, Doubt entered and time again entered and has never stopped. to this day. Troubles happen, that is reality, time to face it head on, not looking up or down anymore. Face it head on and stand in trust for God to come over it through you.If focus on trouble(s) then more will enter in being focused on trying to do it right, as no flesh. can or could but Son, who did it once for everyone, Hebrews 10:10, best to read the entire Chapter and even the entire Hebrews epistle. Once settle this, you are reconciled and accepted by God's done work for you in risen Son to you then Luke 21:14-15 begins leading you being willing seeing Col 1:21-23 to be thnakful in and not use for any self gain.
Yes, it is that easy from God for us all. God did it, I accept it, I am thankful and now cannot accuse, abuse or berate anyone over anything., can you? I bet not! yet feelings do not stop. Might be time to put feelings in the proper order? Do feelings lead or follow? What is better; looking at a train, does the caboose lead or follow? Caboose in this scenario are feelings. Truth, the engine leads, feelings the caboose follows. Time to renew thy mindset Romans 12:2 seeing from Father's view through risen Son to you.
Yet, feelings never go away. They are a part of the first birth in flesh and blood. Having a conscience is a blessing from God to us all, to me at least. I am personally diagnosed with PTSD from Service. I am learning, and understanding God loves us all, "unconditionally" Romans 2:1-4. Depression happens in everyone. How to handle that is key to: while depressed, one can be thankful anyways for the salvation of God through Son given them. Thus are willing to learn new from God above it all personally. The need for company is common to mankind. Wanting to see physically and hear others feel like we feel is relieving.
Yet if I forget God's lead in this process, I miss out on the praises and reality, it really is done by God for us all. That is love beyond measure
So glad you are saved by God, not self or anyone else!
James, what is the Gospel of Jesus Christ? What did He do on the cross for us when He died? No amount of sin can separate you from the love of God. That guilt you feel? The weight of your sins? All of us deserve hell because we are all sinners. But God! Isn't that such a great phrase? But God, in His love for His people, sent His Son, the long awaited Christ, to do what we could never do: live a life in perfect obedience to God. He came to earth as fully man and fully God, to bear the sins of all of humanity. The punishment you deserve for you sins Jesus already took upon Himself. When Jesus died on that Roman cross, He imputed your ucky sin upon Himself and gave you His righteousness! The wrath of God was paid in full on Jesus Christ when He bore our sins. It was exactly what hell was like for Jesus, what we deserve! God turned His face from Jesus in that very moment which was they very worst thing that could've ever happened to Him. And He did that for you! He paid that price of sin in full, that we couldn't even begin to pay off. I pray this is an encouragement for you. Soli deo gloria!
John `19:30. Hebrews 9:14-17 time to speak to God in our own closets with the door shut. Then once sincere as God knows who are and who are not yet, will reveal himself to you as well. Not that I know, yet God knows and does perform the truth in all that are sincere in beleif to his love and mercy. Phil 1:6
As I need to know, Father reveals truth and one, anyone in continued belief sees new and doe love and mercy to all too
As I need to know, Father reveals truth and one, anyone in continued belief sees new and doe love and mercy to all too
Yes, the Father reveals the Truth to us, for we could not obtain it ourselves.