HisDisciple71

Michael,
I also have the problem of letting memories affect me. It drives me crazy. If you need or want to talk about anything, Please brother, know that you can PM or Email me ANYTIME.

savedbygracealone

I thought I'd add something but not sure how to classify it. I'm not sure if it would be 'overeating' as such but I do struggle with my weight. I'll watch what/how much I eat and lose some weight. But. . . . . as soon as anyone makes any kind of comment or compliment about my weight or how I look, POW ~~ the weight goes right back on, plus some usually. It'll take me while to get back to where I'm losing again.

Like I said, I'm not really sure what you'd call that, but it is something I really struggle with.

HisServant77

Thank you, Brother, very much! I will have to take you up on that offer Right now, I'm trying to remind myself, my past, has been forgiven, and it has been so separated from me that it is as though I have no past. Therefore there is no need to worry about memories or reminders or even temptations to return. Through Christ, the past, has been separated from us! We are Born again, a New Creature!

Thank you again, brother. I likewise ask that if ever you need to talk or help or anything at all, just send me a message, PM, E-mail, or any other way you might be able to.

God Bless you, brother. Thank you again, so much, for the help!

brojohn

I struggle with smoking...have been doing it for 27 years. I also struggle with my self image, always have. I've never felt good enough. Even today, after having been saved, I still feel like I don't measure up and never will, that it must be some mistake and I'll be found out soon.

allpraise

I have certainly felt like that!

I get distracted by thoughts sometimes... not so much now as before. my first year I was almost paralyzed by waves of feelings. I did and saw some real real bad things when I was a dealer and junkie. Even knowing that god wanted me to forgive myself and them and that wading in guilt and rage did not help I had to pray many many times a day. It does not happen so much anymore unless I slack on my armor. Because my belt of truth is knowing I AM forgiven and loved despite it all, and that I went through those things to help others. Because I forgave those people and know they were/are just sick struggling children of god, just like me . As long as I remember that, I do okay.

Eric

HisServant77

Amen, He truly does love us. Remember, He died for us, when we were still sinners even! He didn't give His life as a sacrifice, for a perfect people, or a righteous man, but because we NEEDED Him in order to BECOME forgiven and perfect. He loves us unconditionally, with no merit, nothing deserved. He Truly loves us!

brojohn

Thanks Eric! Sounds like you and I have had somewhat of a similar past. Satan has always used my addiction as a sure fire way to seperate me from God. But through all the years of living in the gutter, I know now the Lord always had His hand on me, protecting me though I denied Him. I just have to stay focused on that fact. He has brought me out of the pit and has blessed me more than words can say. I know my doubts are those little firey darts satan tosses at me to try and break my spirit...the armor of God is what I need!!!