Searching for Godly counsel

[Raven kelly Cole]

Hi everyone,

My name is Raven and I am a new christian... I have been saved and sober for 9 months... All thanks to Jesus Christ... The past months have been really hard... I think I have spent most of the time trying to figure things out, like What is happening to me? and Why? I have felt like David up one minute and down the next... I have felt lonely and unmotivated... I use to raise goats before I got saved and that kept me busy but know I feel like I am wondering around aimlesly... There is so much to learn and I just told God that I do not know what he wants me to do... I attend church regularly and I also attend the ladies prayer meeting at church... I have been asked to do several of the devotions and have found enjoyment in that.... Most days I just want to sleep them away.... When I was growing up I was taught survival, surviving the day... I know the bible says that the things we face are common to man,,, Well I am in need of Godly counsel.... I do not know if what is happening to me is from the alcohol, God's chastisement, the devil, or what....

[Dana Neal]

Praise God for your direction. What is happening to you is, you have turned your life over to God and you are ready for the next step. Well, as my pastors say, new levels bring new devils, but you are ready. Why? You have taken the steps all babes in Christ should take: ASKING for HELP.

I will be the first ot say that life is NOT AT ALL EASY, just because you decided to get saved, It is, though, a better light at the end of the tunnel!!! My kids are crazy, my marriage is on the line, my businesses are going at a snail's pace and I"m tired of coming to work everyday...but GOD's plan is not mine, and I have to endure!

Just keep looking at your life as it was. God kept you then, why wouldn't HE keep you now? He will, and we all will be here ready to help you keep your mind right.

Some things are a test of your faith, some things are the devil trying to get you back in his pack, and others are just personal worry.....TRY not to worry....just try! ;)

AND know that I am here for you if you need to talk.

[Demetria]

Raven,
First of all, I am praising the Lord with you that you have been sober for 9 months, and most of all, that you are now saved and translated into the Kingdom of God. No longer are you in the world as a partner, but now you partner with Christ in the Heavenly Kingdom. You are on God's side now!!! That makes me want to rejoice with you!! I am happy, so happy for your place in the Kingdom as my dear sister in the Lord.

You know, the enemy doesn't like you being over here on God's side now, so you do know that he isn't just going to leave you alone. He will try to pull you down with "weights" as the Word says ("Lay aside the weights that so easily beset you")-- this could be through the spirit of depression, and also confusion. He will try to make you feel lonely and bring you down each time you are up. He will also try to make you feel confused about your purpose and destiny, and make you feel mixed up about what you are supposed to be doing, or even what you want to do...all because he wants to hold you back from the AWESOME plans God has for you.

You know, survival skills are essential. The Lord understands this and He has felt our pain and knows our sufferings, as you've mentioned. But as we grow older in Christ we eventually learn that we cannot be victorious in our walk with Christ (overcoming Satan and his tactics) if we are in "survival" mode constantly. When we are just trying to keep our head above water, that's exactly where Satan wants us. He wants us to be defeated. I've been there, and as Christians we all get to these places in our spiritual journey that no matter how mature we are in Christ, we face difficulties and we grand slammed right back to ground 0. What do we do then? Do we stay down? Or, like in a boxing match, right before the bell rings or the whistle blows or whatever happens, do we stagger back to our feet, ready to take on another round with a newfound energy to match? Only the Lord can give us that kind of strength...but, Friend, He does and He delights in it!
That's his forte- giving us strength day by day. Strength to be strong. Strength to be victorious. The strength He gives us is not so that we can stay defeated and keep feeling under the weights-- as Paul says, "His grace is sufficient for me"

His grace is enough to not only sustain us, but to cause us to become victors in Him. Victorious living!!!

One suggestion:
One thing that helps to get us through those times of confusion we sometimes encounter as Christians, is to ask the Lord to fill us up to the brim with His Holy Spirit to overflowing so that our joy remains full. Also, just being aware of His presence to guide us, and knowing His love for us makes a huge difference in our responses to life. When you KNOW that God loves you and HOW MUCH He loves you!!!
There is nothing the enemy can do to take you down!

We will be praying with you!

[Raven kelly Cole]

Thank You... I need all the encouragement I can get and I hope that I can do the same for someone else...

[Raven kelly Cole]

Thanks Dana... Seems like I am not the only one with issues... It truly helps to know that others understand...

[Naomi Loau]

Hi Raven my name is Naomi.I was certainly in your shoes 4 yrs ago.I thought life was going to get better,my husband was going to stop drinking,i was going to stop drinking,no more parties,no more fighting...BUT hello life was getting harder and WHY...because i kept opening up doors for the devil to come back into my life...I gave up drinkin,smoking,drugs,all that silly stuff,but was opening up other doors through gossip,envy,jealousy..etc..I couldnt understand why things were not getting better...but then was shown by god that i had to change my attitude towards my family,freinds and people at church..My attitude towards people,was terrible and everything always had to be based around me..Joyce meyers once said...The less you think about yourself the better of you will be....I loved how god used that saying...it changed my thinking
Through all my struggles,trials and tribulations i have learnt so much about myself and about how to deal with certain situations.
Be strong my freind...this is just the beginning for you...god has an amazing plans for you

[Robin Tramble]

Hello Raven,

Amen to all of the posts. Congratulations on being sober 9 months. You are victorious and the enemy always tries to show the opposite of what God says. Are you connected to any other groups that you can volunteer
your time in posting scriptures, inspiration. Many times what we need to do is to plant seeds
of Faith . If you're in need of joy, plants seeds of joy, peace plant seeds of peace this also helps
us to take the focus off of our selves. I don't know how much time you have.

Death and life are in the power of the tongue so now my friend you must watch what you speak.
The facts may be that you feel down and that you are wondering around aimlessly, however, the truth is
found in the word of God. I do see that you found enjoyment in doing the devotions. Post devotional blogs
on the site here. Find your favorite scriptures and post. God wants you to have peace. The enemy brings
trouble. God wants you to have Faith the enemy brings fear. The devil doesn't want to let you go but you're
already bought with a price and belong to God. When you're able keep the praises of God around you.
Spend time with God, paper and pen. This is in expectancy of what He will speak to you as you tell Him
"Father I don't know what you want me to do, speak to me for I am listening. give me your wisdom" James 1:5

Another thing I share with women in my network is to read Proverbs according to the date . Today is October
26 so you would read Proverbs 26. There is much wisdom in Proverbs.

What is it you enjoyed doing as a child? What is it you would do passionately even if you weren't paid to do it?
Get back to these things or rather ask God to direct you to ways you can embrace your purpose and passion.

Stay close to your local church and be diligent doing what you know to do and God will minister to your needs.
The idle mind is the devil's workshop. Embrace your purpose and passion and passionately live life on purpose.

Be not conformed to this world but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind. Romans 12:2
Renew your mind daily with the word of God.

I pray this helps.

Covering you in prayer.

Robin
P.S. Know that we've all had and still have our challenges but we must remember God's
promises. The enemy fights strong in the early stage of our walk with Christ as he feels he can pull you back.
Build yourself up in the word and speak the word out in your atmosphere. Again watch the negativity (people, thoughts,
talk)

[Raven kelly Cole]

Thank You Robin everyone has given me great advice. I look forward to growing in the Lord here..