posted ago by undecidedmask
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I'm unable to support myself for the next couple years. In 2 years I'll be fine but until then I'm still at the mercy of my centrist parents (college issues). I'm very nervous about this vaccine, and really don't want to take it. With me being out of Church for most of the year I'm also slipping spiritually (recovering from porn addiction), and feel as if my faith is falling apart. I can easily live frugally if necessary (I'll be fine to support myself then), but until then I'm unable to do anything. Need some advice.
I'm unable to support myself for the next couple years. In 2 years I'll be fine but until then I'm still at the mercy of my centrist parents (college issues). I'm very nervous about this vaccine, and really don't want to take it. With me being out of Church for most of the year I'm also slipping spiritually (recovering from porn addiction), and feel as if my faith is falling apart. I can easily live frugally if necessary (I'll be fine to support myself then), but until then I'm unable to do anything. Need some advice.
I'm literally in the same situation. I don't know if I'm in any place to give advice. But at the very least, there's more of us out here feeling the same way, if that's any comfort.
Thanks friend.
I believe that most people feel this way, to some degree, for many reasons. But don't show it to others, for many (reasonable) reasons. I certainly struggle with problems, self-caused and external, every day... and think I do a pretty good job of not letting on. And I don't think that's necessarily a bad thing.
But the end product is that everyone feels that everyone else is squared away... except for them. And that's just not the case. And it's unfortunate, because misery truly benefits from company. And if that sounds bad, it shouldn't ... except in the cases of those people who cause others misery to help themselves feel better. Because we all know examples of how that is indeed a real thing, and it's monstrous.
And that's not to pretend that your current problems, or any perpetual issues someone may have to deal with, aren't unique, or real, or vexing, or tough. They're all that, I have no doubt. But, for whatever it might be worth to you, definitely feel free to take comfort (and perspective) in the fact that you are hardly, hardly, hardly alone. And, in fact, there is a reasonable chance that anyone not struggling on a daily basis is likely among the most deluded, or will sadly be the one of the most unprepared for when circumstances turn against them. (So, in your worst moments, quite seriously, take a moment to pray for them. They need prayers as much, if not more, than anyone else.)
Try: https://youtu.be/eQryf9SnwVc
https://youtu.be/-zg6NSROo0s
https://youtu.be/nqjfom2APYw
And here is my church
https://youtu.be/RkFSdK0VoUU
Trying to go back. Also subbing to good quality, doctrinal christian channels.
Look into the meal delivery companies. They seem to always be hiring.
I don't have any specific advice, but I'm praying for you right now, for strength and guidance, and resolve, undecidedmask.
A few thoughts: keep your faith through everything; keep your optimism for the future, even if/when things change; know that as much as we try to live without sin, that is going to be impossible, and Christ knew/knows that and still chose to die to atone for our sins, and you are forgiven, and will be forgiven; and definitely know that why it might often seem like so many other people appear from the outside that they have stuff under control, they don't, because they're human, too.
But at least you're not a Leftist, because Leftists believe that while their lives are out-of-control (and yours hardly sounds out-of-control... you're just dealing with some sht right now, and that's truly diff'rent), they can make everything better by controlling everything about everyone else's lives, and compel everyone to be as depraved as they are.
All the best, brother.
Thanks.
The best advice is to have an honest conversation with God.
My wife almost left me, the whole thing slammed me to my knees. Cured my porn addiction over night and I got down on my hands and knees everyday and prayed for help.
If you’re sincere, God will hear you. Watch carefully for the door he’ll open.
Thank you friend. I made the decision a week ago to fully lockdown my computer, I am grateful to God that this worked. I managed to fully block incognito mode and any and all sites that threatened me. The only way for me to change the settings on my computer is to open my bible up to 1 Corinthians 12-10, and my 20 character password is scrambled so I cannot remember it.
This past week has truly changed my life. I was in church my whole life, accepted Christ, but the lockdown hit me hard. I almost "lost" my faith. God has revived me spiritually with this, and I hope to turn it around. Church got around Beshears laws and I learned I can start going back for my small group.
Thank you for your short story. I have never dated and thus never married. I wanted to get out of this before I hurt them, and God has truly blessed me.
Wow. I prayed for resolve for you, but evidently you already got that down, in spades. So I'm doubling down on the prayers for strength and guidance, then... and kicking in "comfort", as well. (Yes, my prayers do always turn out kind of janky, but God gets me, He made me, so it's good.)
Nothing tough is every easy, but just from your description, you're more pro-active and resourceful than 99% of the people out there - you'll do great.
I was, earlier, comparing leftists, and their out-of-control lives vs. you, who is merely just dealing with some sht right now... and that appears to be the case. It really sounds like you're in control of things as much as humanly possible, and for the rest, God is 100% in control. Now I sure do wish that God published his timeline, but as they say: if wishes were fishes, I'd inevitably complain that they weren't sashimi-grade toro.
And F this lockdown. The one good thing amidst the horrific realization that so many of our friends and neighbors like to be ruled like dogs, is this ugly preview, for anyone with their eyes half open, of the frightening quickness and total-ness of what the totalitarian Left has planned for us if given half the chance.
Thanks. I do wish God could show his timeline to us, it certainly make life easier!