LIfe is strange i have lied to people uesd people even tried to harm people . I am moving back home how do i keep from reverting my old ways when i am with my friends acting like a jerk getting drunk uesing woman and all that bad stuff I am seeking redemption
2007-08-26 16:58:27 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
That you're seeking redemption is a sign that you want to change. That is the first and often hardest step. Acknowledging the wrongdoings that are in your heart will make them that much easier to pass on to Jesus. Take Matthew 11:28-30
"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light."
Redemption is waiting for you. You simply have to put forth the minor effort of accepting it; Jesus did the hard part some 2,000 years ago. If you're not sure of a church to reach out to, or just want to talk to someone before making a commitment, you can always call this number and talk to someone:
1-888-NEED-HIM (1-888-633-3445)
http://www.needhim.org/
Good luck to you, and G-d bless!
2007-08-26 17:21:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. Don't drink. It impairs your judgement.
2. Find new friends. If you join the same element, you will return to the same old patterns of behavior.
3. Get a circle of support. You might want to try alcoholics anonymous. Even if you are not an alcoholic, their program is fabulous for people that are in crisis.
4. Take the time to envision how you will be and will be have if you do not lie and use people. Concentrate on the things you say, what you hear back, how you feel. Do this for 10 minutes each day. Envision a transformation from your former self to a new self. Envision leaving the old self behind.
Life is a journey, take the first step down a new path.
2007-08-27 00:06:53 · answer #2 · answered by Just2BMe 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Well i'm 21 and i've done the worst also but the people I have hung out with I just dropped them and made some new friends that went along with my new attitude towards life. I don't let anybody bring me down so I surround myself with people who will lift me up. There's nothing wrong with having fun but I limit myself to how God would want me to act and how He would want me to enjoy myself rather than drinking too much or womanizing women. I read the Bible alot and I've learned alot. Every time I am in a situation where God is testing my faith I always remind myself that He is watching me and I think what would God want me to do. Therefore I am much better at controlling myself rather than doing what others would have me do. But I would be more worried about what God would have me do.
2007-08-27 00:08:48 · answer #3 · answered by SMX™ -- Lover Of Hero @};- 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
"IF" you are really serious, you will have to stop hanging with your old friends. If you haven't finished school go back and finish. Get a job and keep it. Find a good church that teaches the bible, get involved in church activities, and make new friends that don't drink, do drugs or have promiscuis sex. Start saying NO, to youself and learn self denial, and self control. Hopefully your parents will set strong boundries for you being able to stay with them, and enforce them.
If you pray to God you have to turn away from your past behavior, and follow Jesus. God will know if you are serious or not. If you are sincere He will help you, but you have to follow through with the things I've already told you. If you are not sincere you are on your own.
2007-08-27 00:13:10 · answer #4 · answered by kingsdaughter 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Redemption comes to all that seek it, but you must quest for it. Yes, in the eyes of the Lord, redemption will be had, but that doesn't change how you feel. If you truly seek such a thing, you must endeavor to change, not just speak of it. I am on such a quest as well, and the old adage "Actions speak louder than words" lays heavily on my heart. Do what you must to invoke the redemption you seek, even if it means burning every bridge that you have. Most of all, keep you chin up, for change is not impossible, but rather improbable. We as humans fear change; what is most comfortable in our lives.
2007-08-27 00:07:01 · answer #5 · answered by felixtc66 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'll be 20 in a few weeks. Read Inspiration- Your Ultimate calling and or Change Your Thoughts- Change Your life: Living the wisdom of the Tao. Both By wayne Dyer.
Don't get involved with any religions.
2007-08-27 00:04:41 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
yeah you just need to trust in God, and trust in yourself.
It looks like your friends behave that way too. If you know you can't resist the peer pressure when you're out with your friends, you need to remove yourself from those kinds of situations. Maybe you can make new friends who value the same things you value.
At least you know what you're doing is wrong and that it makes you feel bad. Take the step to do right for the future and right any wrongs that you can. Then you'll feel much better.
2007-08-27 00:05:03 · answer #7 · answered by arsenic sauce 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Start reading the Bible beginning with John 3:16. Know there is hope and go from there. A good stable based church with educated ministers is another very good place to start. I suggest the local Episopalian Church, or ELCA Lutheran group. Learn and little and go from there.
2007-08-27 00:03:13 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Find new friends.
If you need religion to keep you good-- that's not a good thing and it's just an excuse. If you are good without a crutch of religion, that's truly good.
2007-08-27 00:01:36 · answer #9 · answered by mathaowny 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
forget about your old ways and start anew. what else can you really do? if your really seeking for redemption, then this is your chance. you admitted your mistakes, you know what to do, just do it!
2007-08-27 00:05:11 · answer #10 · answered by skeezbucket 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋