Forgiveness n struggles

dumbdumb! SG

As a new christian….im still growing. However….many times or rather often…i felt like giving up. I do not haf tht fire there….it’s diminishing. I mean i still do devotionals off n on…however…i get sick of fellowshipping wif christian bros n sis’. Any suggestions or advice frm fellow christian bros n sis? To sum it up…i feel vv tired of everything.

NeonTetra SG

hmm....maybe ur 'honeymoon' period is over....same things for me that time but u need to all the more trust in Him. Reading the Bible and praying to Him are importants aspect of ur life as a beginner and also for any Christians who wanna a closer walk with Him. Try to be more open towards fellowship and if possible join a cell group..so that u can confide ur struggles and problems with people ur age and be encouraged by them.

u can also post ur doubts here and there are many Jesus freaks here to help you by Very Happy

dumbdumb! SG

Yeap…in a cell grp in my church. But dunno whether im meant to be there. Cos i sort of knew a fren in there, also, from young attended tht church. Then thick skin join lar…but dunno alot of pple in there…mostly got cliques. Im cool wif it lar..cant really be bothered much. But just feel vv tired. Got think of changing church, but running or hopping is not the option. Furthermore, i trust only methodist. Also, i get vv sick of seeing youth grps. Lotsa youths, involve in activities n everything, but sumhow always feel vv cynical of their involvement. Their dressing can be a good example.

sillyme SG

hi dumbdumb..

hebrews 12:1 says:

Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us,

don't despair.. christian walk is a journey.. there'll be times when we feel tired and weary.. but don't give up! we are promised that those who hope in the Lord will not grow weary but will find renewed strength!

look to Christ and ask for refreshing.. most importantly.. don;t give up hoping Smile

NeonTetra SG

yah true…its not a bed of roses as some believed it to be…we also fall at times, erred in many ways but our comfort comes from a Forgiving God who forgives all who confess their sins to Him. Learn to depend on Him in all your ways and never keep things to yourself. Fellowship is impt..

dumbdumb! SG

Thanxs alot guys...really appreciate...i do feel more encouraged! Smile

Parka SG

somehow, I always feel that one can only help oneself......

NeonTetra SG

welcomed Very Happy but always put ur faith in God..not things or people....because things and people do change but Jesus is the same yesterday, today and forever!

saintboy SG

You need to have ***** brother! Look at my signature! Wink

NeonTetra SG

boy…thot u scolding vulgar haha

saintboy SG

harloe harloe! my nick got saint inside leh. lol... we are all saints! Cool

saintboy SG

harloe harloe! my nick got saint inside leh. lol... we are all saints! Cool

NeonTetra SG

harloe harloe...i know u no need to double post. Wink

pool.gal SG

Can i also add something else?? (i think i still will even if you say no Wink )

there were times when i felt like i'm just doing stuff and joy doesn't come. I'm just serving but have no love. All i do gets very dry and i'm just living a day as it is. so i ask myself, if this is a christian walk, it isn't anything different, then why do i want to believe. Then i hear of testimonies of what God has done for others and how there is this glow in their eyes, like they know something that i don't. so i ask God, i want to have what they are having and more. I'm saying that I want to know you and feel Your love like they do. So I look. The bible says in Jer 29:13 'You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart'.

Our faith is not in religion. What makes us different is when we can know our God, who He is and be loved by Him. I've been reminded by this line, we cannot give what we did not receive. If we do not take time each day to love God and be loved by Him, we can't love those around us. I'm learning that each day....

Very Happy

saintboy SG

Well.... guys, let me tell you a story. A long long time ago... lol...no no no...wrong story... Laughing

Okay here goes. A glass of water weighs about 300 grams. 300 grams? That's not much right? You can easily use your baby pinky and hold it. But

If you hold the glass of water continuously using your hand for 10 minutes, you will fill uncomfortable.

If you hold it for half an hour, your hand will start to ache.

If you hold it for 2 hours, you wil probably need to see the doctor after that.

If you hold it for a day, you will need to call the ambulance.

The thing that i want to say is simple.At certain times, when we get tired from carrying the burden on us, we feel like giving up and throwing it away. What we need to do is to occasionally put down the burden, and renew our strength and by His grace, pick it up and move along the christian journey again. So when is the last time when you had a refreshing touch from God? Smile

Isaiah 40:28
"They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength, they shall mount up with wings like eagles. They shall walk and not be weary, they will run and not faint"

saintboy SG

Okay here goes another story. I don't know why i am sharing this too. Smile

Once there was a student who was doing a school group project. The teacher had given them a topic to research on. The topic was the refining of silver. They are supposed to find out the process of how the silver is being refined and to present them to the class.

So this boy went to the silversmith to do the research on his project. When he saw the silversmith, he ask "Can you tell me how do you refine a piece of silver?"

The silversmith told him, "Well boy! I'll show you how. First, you got to put the silver into the furnace and burn it. The furnace must be really hot or else the impurities will be left behind in the silver."

"Won't the fire destroy the silver?" The student ask in amazement.

"No son, that is why i have to sit by the furnace and watch it closely. Because if i held it in the fire any longer than it should be, it will be destroyed." replied the silversmith.

Sounds of Ooos and ahhhs can be heard when the students heard the silversmith explain it to them. Finally one boy popped out the last question "How do you know if the silver is refined and the process is complete?"

"Oh that's easy!" the silversmith replied with a smile. "When i can see my face in it" he said. Very Happy

How true it is when we are going through the toughest times our our lives, God is refining us and moulding us in the heat of the fire. He never takes His eyes off us for a second while we are in the fire for His eyes are on the sparrows. And how much more do we worth than a sparrow! And once the process of refining is complete, that's when God can see His face in you, the image of Christ fully formed in you in all His glory. So don't give up. Keep on persevering and believing. Mr. Green

Hope you guys are blessed by this short msg that i type as far as i can remember.

pool.gal SG

Thanks for stories... they were very encouraging and wonderful reminders. Looks liek someone is feeling better... take heart, it takes an entire lifetime to know God! Very Happy

saintboy SG

Yah lor.... better le... thanx to alot peepz here who is willing to listen and help Mr. Green

pool.gal SG

did you read the very long story i posted? it's my testimony... Wink