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Decided to go to Church...

iam30113
iam30113
Decided earlier in the week to go to church-something I haven't been doing much lately. Going there always makes me feel so bad about myself because I'm not exactly living as I should, you know? When I'm there I want to be a better person but then I leave and go back to being the old me. I had a horrible dream last night. I was at church and I totally lost it. I was striping, yelling at people, screaming, scratching myself... Then I woke up feeling very panicky but I'm still going.
tommymott
tommymott
I hope you come to balance with church. So much depends on the church and on us.
beckyp
beckyp
Sit in the back so if you start to feel panicky you can easily leave. Also, I don't know what kind of church you go to , but God takes us just as we are. You don't have to be "good" to go to church. He will change you with time.
blessedgirl
blessedgirl
If you are going to a Christian church, I hope they are preaching forgiveness, even if accompanied by accountability. We are all "bad", but if you believe in redemption, you can rest assured that you are made right by faith. If you are of Christian belief or even questioning, google "Who I Am in Christ" and I promise it will make you feel so good about yourself. I hope you have a great experience at church! A spiritual component in our life is essential to our well-being - as far as I see it. If you aren't going to a Christian church, I certainly am off the mark, but I still want to pass along encouragement and well wishes!! I hope you have an anxiety-free experience. xoxo
dancingd
dancingd
As blessedgirl said , if you are going to a Christian church, remember Jesus didn't come for the high and mighty...Jesus came for the broken and wounded people . Jesus loves the sinner

I pray you will have a good experience
DoorMAwss
DoorMAwss
I love Church. If it weren't for some of the People, and the Church Teachings, I would have a Much better time, because all I wanted was to learn about God. lol

If you're having bad dreams as a result of all this, that's not helpful! You don't have to go to Church to be a better person, iam - that comes from Inside. But I like Church too (when it's "real")

:)
iam30113
iam30113
Thanks everyone. I didn't freak out or anything. I actually found it hard to focus on what was going on. And yeah, I go to a Christian church. Seventh Day Adventist to be exact. I always find it hard to focus. My mind just wanders. Every now and again I'll hear a bit of what's being said but that's it. I like going to church too, MA.
blessedgirl
blessedgirl
I'm so glad you went and glad you were able to glean something from the service! Sometimes just the fellowship and being around other believers is refreshing. I always feel like, even when my mind wanders, maybe some of it is soaking into my skin by osmosis, lol. I had a feeling you might be Seventh Day Adventist, with it having been Saturday and all. Glad you did it! xoxo
Autumn111269
Autumn111269
I am glad you went to church. I know that I focus more on my relationship with God than with a particular denomination. God loves us all no matter who or what we are and He loves you. We are all sinners and we all do bad things and that is why he sent Jesus to die for our sins. At least that is my belief. It is by God's grace that I survive many times and I hope going was helpful for you even if you had trouble staying focused.
pumpkinpumpkin
pumpkinpumpkin
I've been going to church because a friend asked me to and I enjoy her company. I really like the philosophy that they don't invest in buildings and property so they can help more people. It does inspire me to volunteer and how can you not enjoy an hour on the beach and the ocean view?
ZanyBeeper
ZanyBeeper
I believe in such things as the devil putting that dream into your head to try and keep you outta church. that's just me though.
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