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Silvestre91

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Hello. My name is silvestre I'm a 23 year old male. I Graduated from high school in 2009 with my first love. I Held my first job in 2010 doing customer service. It lasted until 2013 so I did that for about 3 years. However throughout my time being employed I slowly fell into the wrong scenes and crowds. I found myself doing different kinds of drugs, drinking beyond normal limits of alcohol. Eventually it became a bad habit. I lost my girlfriend I was with for 7 years, Then I eventually quit my job because my state of mind was beyond out of stable.

I became very depressed and had a very low self esteem & just lost all hope for myself. On November 29, 2013 I attempted to commit suicide. Fortunately or Unfortunately it didn't work. I spent 2 weeks in a mental hospital, Within those 2 weeks it gave me time to stay sober and clean and meet all sorts of different people with different personalities. So when I was released my mind state was once again clear and back to normal I no longer used drugs or drank any type of alcohol.

Coming into 2014 I had my mind set I was ready to accept Christ in my life because I felt he gave me a second chance at life and a second chance to get back on the road and go down the right path. I still remember the day I accepted christ.. The words the pastor had me repeat, but most of all the chilling numbing feeling as if I were on the verge of fainting. I knew it was the holy spirit. However overtime I slowly started feeling out of place at the church I was attending. I found myself slowly disagreeing with most of the attendees beliefs. Unfortunately, that being said I eventually stopped attending. I slowly stopped reading my bible, then the drugs and alcohol came back into the picture.

Throughout the rest of 2014 I fell back into my old ways. Only I didn't have a job to support my habits, so currently I consider myself a "Begger". Around November/December of 2014 I met someone by the name of cathy. Her story was she currently considered herself a single mother. She has a little boy who's 3, But her intentions was she was looking for companionship, but only that no relationship just more of a friend with "Benefits" (I really apologize I didn't know how else to word that) Because she was planning on having a relationship with her son's father when he was released from jail. I know now I should have walked away and said no, but since I was back in my old ways I went along with it.

She stopped taking to me in January 2015 with no explanation. In February she got back in contact with me only to find out she was pregnant. I feel ashamed and bad for saying this, but in my head wasnt ready. I still currently am unemployed, and the drugs and alcohol have picked up more since then. Here's where it hit me that I need help & cant do this alone. She explained to me multiple times since then that she wants nothing to do with me other than support our child. But as weeks passed it hit her too she made a mistake. She eventually lashed out on me about being worthless and so on and so fourth. She again no longer spoke to me for a couple of more weeks.

Then Here we are today April 24, 2015, we find out she was having a baby girl on wednesday. I was beyond happy just seeing the screen flicker as the heart beat and seeing the hands and feet and head. It was just an awesome feeling like I felt that day I accepted christ.

However I failed to mention I stopped drinking again & have been only smoking marijuana once maybe twice a week. I am looking for work constantly just no luck right now I'm guessing. But cathy either doesnt believe it or understand me. She again told me how worthless and useless I am, started referring to our daughter as "Her" daughter.

Got my mother involved into the situation & my mom knows I'm trying my best too. The problem is I'm so lost in this situation that I dont know weather to stay or go. I have no idea what her intentions are. But my head is starting to drift back on heavy use of drugs & alcohol. Suicide doesnt seem like a bad idea again either... But that's where I'm afraid. I love my family and old friends and even the strangers I dont know in the world. But I feel like that's my destiny and how I should resolve this. . Please anyone i dont have many friends, and my family supports me the best they can, but none of it changes my thoughts & how I feel.
 
Word of advice:
1. Man up and take some responsibility for your actions. Do not allow your circumstances defeat you.
2. Seek wise counseling.
3. God loves you no matter what.

regards
lamb
 
Greetings @Silvestre91

Grace and peace to you


The most important thing that you need to do is get right your relationship with the Lord.
Without Him reigning in your heart you will never know true peace

You can call out to Him and tell Him that although you've messed up you want to be fully restored to Him and no longer walk in the ways of the world
He is there for you and loves you dearly
Ask Him to lead and guide you
He will. His word says so


I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with Mine eye.
Psalm 32:8

Commit Cathy and your dear unborn child to the Lord in prayer...and ask the Lord for wisdom in how to handle this tender and emotional time

If you are able to seek fellowship with other Christians, those who can encourage and support you in these matters.

Remember more than anything the Lord loves you. The devil will try to whisper defeat into your head.....but he is a liar.
But with the Lord on your side, you cannot fail and these problems can be conquered.

Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him that loved us.
For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come,
Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Romans 8:37-39

Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.
2 Corinthians 5:17
 
You are listening to the voices of this world telling you what they think you are worth.... nothing.... but you are not nothing, not in God's eyes. Who has the better judgement, people who think any human is worthless, or God, who loves us all, even when we let Him down, He doesnt fail in His love and hope for us to change and become the men and women we were supposed to be. Believe in your creator's opinion of you, stop ALL the drugs and alcohol. It will hurt you emotionally and perhaps physically some for awhile, if you clean up your body from these poisons, but you will be doing your body and mind, and GOD a great service.

Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him (God), and He WILL direct your paths. Prov 3:5-6
 
You can die to your own thoughts and let God's thoughts take you over and then the peace flows like a river.
I often read John chapter 17 when I feel like giving up.
I'm praying for you brother and I am believing God for his light and life breaking forth in your heart and mind so that you
together with all the saints might know the height,breadth,width and depth of the love of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Philippians 1:6 Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:
 
Word of advice:
1. Man up and take some responsibility for your actions. Do not allow your circumstances defeat you.
2. Seek wise counseling.
3. God loves you no matter what.
regards
lamb

I think you missed the idea of what I was seeking here. But thanks for your opinion everyone is entitled to one. May god bless you with a more fruitful mind and spirit.
 
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Greetings @Silvestre91

Grace and peace to you


The most important thing that you need to do is get right your relationship with the Lord.
Without Him reigning in your heart you will never know true peace

You can call out to Him and tell Him that although you've messed up you want to be fully restored to Him and no longer walk in the ways of the world
He is there for you and loves you dearly
Ask Him to lead and guide you
He will. His word says so


I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with Mine eye.
Psalm 32:8

Commit Cathy and your dear unborn child to the Lord in prayer...and ask the Lord for wisdom in how to handle this tender and emotional time

If you are able to seek fellowship with other Christians, those who can encourage and support you in these matters.

Remember more than anything the Lord loves you. The devil will try to whisper defeat into your head.....but he is a liar.
But with the Lord on your side, you cannot fail and these problems can be conquered.

Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him that loved us.
For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come,
Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Romans 8:37-39

Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.
2 Corinthians 5:17
@Fragrant Grace Thank you so much for taking the time out of your day to reach out to another brother/sister I know im not the only one you've given excellent and well thought out advice too. Everything you said is fully understandable and reasonable. I have been praying and reaching out to god to help us and guide us through this stage in our life. I honestly think it was through him that I found this website, because he knows my guilt kept me away from reaching out to anyone. So this was my beginning to start with before I begin walking in a whole new path. Thank you again @Fragrant Grace I hope when I have these thoughts & need guidance again I can turn to you for the starting point again
 
You are listening to the voices of this world telling you what they think you are worth.... nothing.... but you are not nothing, not in God's eyes. Who has the better judgement, people who think any human is worthless, or God, who loves us all, even when we let Him down, He doesnt fail in His love and hope for us to change and become the men and women we were supposed to be. Believe in your creator's opinion of you, stop ALL the drugs and alcohol. It will hurt you emotionally and perhaps physically some for awhile, if you clean up your body from these poisons, but you will be doing your body and mind, and GOD a great service.

Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him (God), and He WILL direct your paths. Prov 3:5-6

@Brad Huber Thank you Brad. This helped and made beyond more sense than put in words. I've always said to myself I may have no friends or support system, but I know my god feels completely different & sees me completely different. I know he's always here with me and will guide me to success. Your right though I need to clean myself up fully & ask for gods assistance and fill the path it leads me too and never look back or go on "detours." Thanks again @Brad Huber I hope in the future again I could turn to you for some advice & guidance again.
 
You can die to your own thoughts and let God's thoughts take you over and then the peace flows like a river.
I often read John chapter 17 when I feel like giving up.
I'm praying for you brother and I am believing God for his light and life breaking forth in your heart and mind so that you
together with all the saints might know the height,breadth,width and depth of the love of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Philippians 1:6 Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:


@Thiscrosshurts Thank you for the prayers and advice and guidance. I definitely will be doing some reading today John chapter 17 I'm not too familiar with but its a task of mine I'm going to complete today. I thank you @Thiscrosshurts in the future i hope i can turn to you for advice & guidance again
 
Then Here we are today April 24, 2015, we find out she was having a baby girl on wednesday. I was beyond happy just seeing the screen flicker as the heart beat and seeing the hands and feet and head. It was just an awesome feeling like I felt that day I accepted christ.
By the way congratulations,life is not a mistake and this baby girl has chased you down from eternity.
I know your going to be a great Father.
 
My plans for her are beyond unexplainable.

I have got to tell you a little story about my granddaughter who was born 3 weeks ago.
My daughter's husband was talking to the baby in spanish about two months before she was born.
My daughter does not know spanish but thought it was cute.
Then that night my daughter had a dream about a family horseback riding on a beach.
She told her husband about the dream the next morning and his jaw dropped
because it turns out he was telling baby girl in spanish that he would take her horseback riding.

So you can talk to her right"now"...
Maybe she can talk to you to and thats why you are seeking a path to the eternal.
 
I have got to tell you a little story about my granddaughter who was born 3 weeks ago.
My daughter's husband was talking to the baby in spanish about two months before she was born.
My daughter does not know spanish but thought it was cute.
Then that night my daughter had a dream about a family horseback riding on a beach.
She told her husband about the dream the next morning and his jaw dropped
because it turns out he was telling baby girl in spanish that he would take her horseback riding.

So you can talk to her right"now"...
Maybe she can talk to you to and thats why you are seeking a path to the eternal.


@Thiscrosshurts that sounds beyond amazing and surreal. Well I really wish things could be better between me & cathy is her name. But she really dislikes me and will only communicate with me though text messaging or phone calls. The day we went in for the baby ultrasound was the first time I had seen her & talked to her in person for weeks. I try to understand, but we get nowhere when I attempt to initiate small visits with her. I will continue to pray and have faith that that'll change in time. @Thiscrosshurts ive began reading the whole John chapter so far I've reached to chapter 10. One scripture really stood out to me. John 8:12 Then Jesus spake again unto them saying I am the light of the world; he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life. I plan to get to chapter 17 before my day ends. @Thiscrosshurts Thank you again.
 
Brother, the Word of God tells us that God will not allow us to be tempted above what we are able to handle, and he will make a way to escape so we can over come it. But, finding this "way" requires you to be in constant fellowship with the Lord to hear his voice to you so he can guide you. Will it easy for you? No. It is going to be hard, but the Lord will strengthen you so you can make it through all you are going through. Your only hope is in the Lord, and that is where it is always to be no matter what, even in the good times.
Find your "first " love and call out to him for help in your trying times and he will answer you, even though it might not be how you expect, but, as God is my witness he is faithful in all things.
 
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