Please pray for me

[jakelo]

For a while I've felt that I have been falling away from the Lord and that I've had trouble finding my way back to Him. Please pray that I will gain the strength and will to find the path back to the Lord. Please pray for Him to fill the emptiness that I have felt for so long. Thank you.

Jake

[Judah]

Will do, Jake.
I suggest also that if you have not done so already, that you find a pastor or a mature Christian in whom you can confide, someone locally with whom you can speak face-to-face.
Hang in there. Even when you don't think He is around, Jesus is right there with you regardless.

[In God We Trust]

If you are willing and comfortable, and want the Lord to fill that emptiness inside you, i would like to ask, what is it that has been making you feel that you have lost the way, or are losing the way to the Lord?

[Byblos]

You are in my thoughts and my prayers Jake. Like Judah said, the Lord is with you no matter what, and especially in your most difficult times. Hang in there and let us know if there's anything else we can do (on the forum or privately).

God Bless and happy New Year,

John.

[jakelo]

If you are willing and comfortable, and want the Lord to fill that emptiness inside you, i would like to ask, what is it that has been making you feel that you have lost the way, or are losing the way to the Lord?

First of all, thank you all for your prayers. I appreciate it.

I feel like I've lost the way to the Lord because I have been praying a lot less; I feel no interest to read scriptures; I've been finding myself saying the Lord's name in vain; I've been struggling with pornography (which I'm most ashamed of), and I just feel like something huge in my life is missing.

I have tried and tried to give up these sins on my own effort, but I have given up, realizing that I cannot do it on my own. I need to find the Lord again so I can find the strength to give up these sins.

[FFC]

I have tried and tried to give up these sins on my own effort, but I have given up, realizing that I cannot do it on my own. I need to find the Lord again so I can find the strength to give up these sins.

Jakelo, giving up is the only thing you can do. There is no way any of us has the ability to stop sinning on our own. Only God can do it. God hasn't given us His Spirit for us to try to clean ourselves up in our own strength. This is impossible! All God asks is for us to honestly pray for His strength and then get out of the way. I believe that God already has a plan to set you free. All He asks is that you surrender yourself to Him in faith, and know that He loves you no matter what you do.

God bless. You are in my prayers!
FFC

[In God We Trust]

[1]First of all, thank you all for your prayers. I appreciate it.

[2]I feel like I've lost the way to the Lord because I have been praying a lot less; I feel no interest to read scriptures; I've been finding myself saying the Lord's name in vain; I've been struggling with pornography (which I'm most ashamed of), and I just feel like something huge in my life is missing.

[3]I have tried and tried to give up these sins on my own effort, but I have given up, realizing that I cannot do it on my own. I need to find the Lord again so I can find the strength to give up these sins.

[1]You're welcome; and we'll continue.

[2]I've been through the same thing, very recently.

[3]I said to myself, "I'll be able to overcome this on my own. Just watch!" Only to find myself fail, each time! I was extremely arrogant. After each failure, i became more ashamed. So ashamed i didn't wanna repent; i didn't wanna face Him. The guilt got to me very much, really hard. Brought me pain. And that pain led to repentance; repentance with all my heart and soul. And guess what? Now i no longer struggle with what you've mentioned.

Interest in scripture is back. Pornography is out of the question. And the love for others have increased.

Peace and Grace be with you!