Is there anyone here who would mind me PM'ing them to talk about some stuff? I'm just not very comfortable talking about my beliefs on here. It won't be triggering or anything like that.
Thanks.
Sometimes the way in life seems cloudy...But remember, after the storm comes clear skies
I'm alive and well. Just been thinking a lot about things and haven't wandered this far down RYL's page lately.
God's given me more than I could ask for lately, and I couldn't be more thankful for it. Praying for you all <3 God bless!
Today was the first day of my semester... On one hand, I am exhausted and overwhelmed, and on the other hand, it was great to see my friends, and especially to fellowship with my friends from Chi Alpha (a Christian fellowship group that many campuses have)
Actually, if any of you are attending unis that have Chi Alphas, I strongly encourage you to go. It's not a frat or sorority, the letters (XA) stand for the greek Christou Apostoloi (probably spelled wrong) that means "Christ's sent ones" from 2 Corinthians 5:20, which says "We are therefore Christ's ambassadors, as though God were making His appeal through us. We implore you on Christ's behalf, be reconciled to God."
I'm not really sure what to say on here right now but I thought I would atleast make myself post something in this thread to say that I'm a christian and a SI'er and..just not doing very well with life right now. :(
Hey I've got my first counselling session tomorrow please can you pray for me? I'm going to have to try and find the place and go on my own because my only friend who knows is out of town. I really need to remind myself its a good idea because atm i don't think i'll get there unless im dragged.
'The nights of crying your eyes out give way to the days of laughter' Psalm 30 v 5
Hey im just interested if other people count the days you have not SH? I have been but then I felt really guilty when I meesed up as I had 'wasted' all that time. Although, I realise now that I was doing much better than I thought. I just feel that for me its more about the personal breakthroughs God's doing in me than just an amount of numbers.
What do other people feel? I know everyones different and stuff.
So I've been invited to attend synagogue this Saturday with my best friend if he goes. I'm excited but I have no idea what to expect.
I have attended only Baptist, Lutheran, and Catholic services before. Up here, you kind of establish a personal bubble and no one infringes on it. You just sing the hymns and try not to look anyone else in the eye. From what I've been told by him so far, synagogue is totally different - lots of dancing and enjoying each other's company.
I'm a rather shy person and anxiety gets the best of me sometimes, so I guess I just want you all to keep me in your thoughts and pray that it doesn't overwhelm me if I go.
I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. If you feel anxious and need to leave Im sure they would be ok with that, but if you feel like you have to stay, then try the breathing technique where you breath in ffor 7 seconds and breate out for 11 seconds, it works for me. How long is the service.
Try and enjoy the service and try not to worry about it. I hope it goes well for you. Let us know how it goes and what you thought of it.
pineapple016- I'll definitely pray for you about that. You've already done the hard part and made the appointment..so you DO have the courage to actually make yourself go there. All you have to do is take that first step, and God will help you with the rest.
I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. If you feel anxious and need to leave Im sure they would be ok with that, but if you feel like you have to stay, then try the breathing technique where you breath in ffor 7 seconds and breate out for 11 seconds, it works for me. How long is the service.
Try and enjoy the service and try not to worry about it. I hope it goes well for you. Let us know how it goes and what you thought of it.
I'm not sure, over an hour for sure. But I did find out that it's not an Orthodox synagogue so we'll be able to sit together rather than being stuck in separate sections. And I'm allowed to wear pants, which means no need to worry about a big section of scars being on display seeing as my nylons/tights/pantyhose/whatever you want to call them don't hide them well at all.
i'm a Christian SI-er, and have had a hard time with things. thank you guys for this thread, i've been wanting to find a place to talk about my religion, or even a place my name wouldn't be criticized, made of, or tht i wouldn't be harrased. Thank you so much for this.
Then wear the gold hat, if that will move her;
If you can bounce high, bounce for her too,
Till she cry "Lover, gold-hatted, high-bouncing lover,
I must have you!"
Thomas Parke D’Invilliers
Rachie~ as for counting days, yeah I do. then I switched to weeks, then months... and perhaps when I hit my 3 year mark I'll switch to years...
It makes me remember how wonderful my Jesus is, because it's only through Him that I've been cut free without even a single slip-up since 8/2/07!
But even before Christ set me free for good, I counted days... and I would feel incredibly guilty when I slipped up... but guilt can be a good thing. when we're guilty because we've done something wrong, it's the conviction of the Holy Spirit, urging us to repent and be reconciled with God. (See Romans 7)
thanks! by the way, my name is goning to be changed, i guess i broke the rules. i'll let you know my knew name when i post again. thanks for being so friendly!
How horrible is it that I feel like I want to die most days? I feel so awful because I'm a Christian and yet I think that way anyways. I would never act on those feelings, but it hurts me so much that I feel that way.. and I'm sure it hurts God too. On top of all my other problems, I feel so guilty about this that it makes me just want to keep hurting myself. I have told 3 friends about all I'm going through.. and the rest I'm really fake around because judging by their reactions to other peoples problems, they would NOT understand mine. These are even people in the church! I love them all, but how can I be around other Christians if I have to be fake around them? This just creates more depression and anger too. I know it seems irrational, but I'm about to leave the church all together and just rely on God and those few friends who genuinely care about me. I'm tired of the politics.
Sorry..it might not all make sense, but I just needed to start somewhere and vent. I'm sure I'll think of more at some point. :(
Bree- I can't believe they're making you change your name
Please do not make comments or post images that overly push any religious belief (or lack thereof) onto any other members, or make any religious comments that could be offensive to others.It is not fair to judge and discredit others' beliefs - whatever they may be. If you see a religious comment and disagree, please just turn away and refrain from responding.
For example : "X will save you from self-harm!", "Your God sucks", "how can you believe all that? I don't"
That's the rule... and I don't see how you broke it.
This bothers me...
thanks! by the way, my name is goning to be changed, i guess i broke the rules. i'll let you know my knew name when i post again. thanks for being so friendly!