Your personal temptations

[Vic]

(12-30-2009 03:56 PM)YYZ Skinhead Wrote:  Vic, thank you for posting that invaluable info. It's taking me a while to read and re-read it because ever since my mom died it has been difficult to read a lot of Scripture. I have to force myself to read verses that are God's instructions to me specifically (I believe God speaks to individuals through us reading and re-reading His Word). I used to love reading certain verses and chapters with my mom and I find myself avoiding those passages now because of the painful memories.

I can't read the post directly above this one because it will trigger another memory.

Do you remember how many times you have struggled to read Scriptures. How many times we've talked about it. And how by printing the articles out, you were able to read my articles and the Scriptures. I think you should try doing that. You obviously are under much spiritual attack, because the devil does not want you to be free in Christ. He wants you on that merry-go-round of frustration and guilt and never feeling free, and always having those burdens of temptation for the old life. Be indignant about that. He thinks he can bother and interfere with what happens to you. He has no say about it.

Resist him LM. Resist the urge to not read the Scriptures. You need them. God will deliver you and you will have the peace that passes all understanding. You will have victory because of Jesus Christ already giving the victory. You know that when we belong to Christ, we are no longer the servant of sin or the devil.

LM, if there is one thing I know, I wrote that post for you. It's time to deal with the things that hold you back, that keep you captive. With Christ you can do this. We are praying for you, knowing that Christ will take you through all this and you will come out as gold. Remember I told you that Psalms are wonderful encouraging reads and you used to go read ones I mentioned on line. Try doing that too. I know the loss of your mom devastated you. And I know the pain you carry. But Scriptures tell us, Cast all your cares on Him, because He cares for you. He will never leave you nor forsake you. He will carry you through it all. And give the comfort you need. And the freedom. He knows everything you are feeling.

Heb 4:14 Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession.
Heb 4:15 For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.
Heb 4:16 Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.

Romans 5:1-5 Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: 2. By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. 3. And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; 4. And patience, experience; and experience, hope: 5. And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.

Philippians 4:6-7 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. 7. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

Isa 26:3 Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.

Joh 16:33 These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.