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The last several times I formally returned to the Church I ended up falling away again (by "formally" I mean I started communing/confessing again). Given my track record, my priest (and I) thought it a good idea for me to go through a period where I show some consistency in prayer and liturgy attendance. So I have been undergoing a process of being reconciled with the Church for a bit now, but am scheduled to go to confession and start communing again in September. I'm worried that I will fall away again though. I let small stuff get to me sometimes and it makes me depressed, and I basically just give up out of frustration or depression. Or, maybe, just lack of faith. Certainly lack of faithfulness. I know God has been nudging me for years now about this. Perhaps I need slapped sometimes, I dunno. I feel like I've been making slow but significant progress, especially over the past 2-3 years, and I don't want to screw it up again this time. So if you have a moment, could you say a prayer for me about all of this?
Justin
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« Reply #1 on: August 28, 2012, 07:43:57 AM » |
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Lord, have mercy.
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Cyrillic
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« Reply #2 on: August 28, 2012, 11:25:56 AM » |
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I am praying for you, Asteriktos.
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« Reply #3 on: August 28, 2012, 11:31:21 AM » |
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Lord, have mercy.
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« Reply #4 on: August 28, 2012, 11:37:53 AM » |
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I am praying for you as well Asteriktos
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« Reply #5 on: August 28, 2012, 06:44:34 PM » |
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May Lord help you on your recovery, Asteriktos. Please also pray for me and my spiritual well-being.
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« Reply #6 on: August 28, 2012, 09:04:22 PM » |
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May Lord help you on your recovery, Asteriktos. Please also pray for me and my spiritual well-being.
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« Reply #7 on: August 28, 2012, 09:04:39 PM » |
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Lord have mercy on Asteriktos.
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Prov. 3: 5-6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.
Psalm 37:23 The Lord guides a man safely in the way he should go.
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« Reply #8 on: August 28, 2012, 09:05:36 PM » |
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Lord have mercy on Hurdle also.
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Prov. 3: 5-6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.
Psalm 37:23 The Lord guides a man safely in the way he should go.
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« Reply #9 on: August 28, 2012, 10:03:39 PM » |
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Lord have mercy! I think this is a reality that we all struggle with. May God help you become persistent and diligent in your faithfulness and overall spiritual life.
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« Reply #10 on: August 28, 2012, 10:44:52 PM » |
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The last several times I formally returned to the Church I ended up falling away again (by "formally" I mean I started communing/confessing again). Given my track record, my priest (and I) thought it a good idea for me to go through a period where I show some consistency in prayer and liturgy attendance. So I have been undergoing a process of being reconciled with the Church for a bit now, but am scheduled to go to confession and start communing again in September. I'm worried that I will fall away again though. I let small stuff get to me sometimes and it makes me depressed, and I basically just give up out of frustration or depression. Or, maybe, just lack of faith. Certainly lack of faithfulness. I know God has been nudging me for years now about this. Perhaps I need slapped sometimes, I dunno. I feel like I've been making slow but significant progress, especially over the past 2-3 years, and I don't want to screw it up again this time. So if you have a moment, could you say a prayer for me about all of this?
Justin
Lord have mercy. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Justin. I get depression badly myself. My worst time of the year is late autumn through the winter. I really struggle with going to church during that time. I have been depressed a lot lately though. However, I have kept going to church this time and it has really made a difference. Receiving the eucharist as much as you can is part of the healing process. It took me 12 years to learn to go to church when I am depressed. I am hoping that I will continue to do it during my worst time of the year. I had a talk with my priest about my depression so he knows when my worst time is. I am even glad that I am working a graveyard shift at the present time so that I can make it to weekday liturgies and receive the eucharist more. I will certainly say a prayer for you. |
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« Reply #11 on: August 29, 2012, 08:52:21 AM » |
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Lord, have mercy on Your servants, Asteriktos and Hurdle.
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« Reply #12 on: August 30, 2012, 07:42:50 PM » |
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Lord, have mercy!
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« Reply #13 on: August 31, 2012, 12:53:43 AM » |
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Lord, have mercy. May God grant patience, strength, and wisdom for the keeping of His faith for you and me both.
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Vain existence can never exist, for \\\"unless the LORD builds the house, the builders labor in vain.\\\" (Psalm 127)
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« Reply #14 on: August 31, 2012, 10:21:08 AM » |
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Lord have mercy. Please pray for me and mine.
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« Reply #15 on: August 31, 2012, 10:43:55 AM » |
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Lord, have mercy. May God grant patience, strength, and wisdom for the keeping of His faith for you and me both.
What ^ he said..... prayers ongoing.... |
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« Reply #16 on: August 31, 2012, 01:15:36 PM » |
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Lord have mercy.
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« Reply #17 on: September 15, 2012, 05:32:12 AM » |
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Lord, have mercy!
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Lord have mercy !
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« Reply #18 on: September 15, 2012, 06:22:22 AM » |
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Lord have mercy.
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« Reply #19 on: September 15, 2012, 11:06:44 PM » |
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Lord have mercy on Fotina also.
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Prov. 3: 5-6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.
Psalm 37:23 The Lord guides a man safely in the way he should go.
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