Breaking My Word

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I know that I have broken my word – TO GOD – in MANY ways…

I suppose the most eminent way is in saying “I love You” and then sinning, or not putting in place measures to fulfill His will (which is almost like PLANNING to sin - to fail to plan is to plan to fail), AND to stay away from sin. This makes my words “I love You” mean nothing, I suppose, and I have broken my word. The standard of God is very high… and I feel I have become like the Hebrews…

Another is that I have made many resolutions to fast (I used to fast often) and then broken those resolutions, leading me to no longer trust in myself… but I know that it says somewhere that a person who is erring should be avoided to make him feel ashamed, but afterwards to reinstate him so that he is not overcome with sorrow, and I am afraid that this has happened with me… I feel pulverized completely…
now there are times I learn things and forget them, and I remind myself of the Scripture that says,
“…always learning but never able to come to the knowledge of the Truth, men of depraved minds…”
can someone please help me get out of this tailspin?
 
dan1el said:
I know that I have broken my word – TO GOD – in MANY ways…

I suppose the most eminent way is in saying “I love You” and then sinning, or not putting in place measures to fulfill His will (which is almost like PLANNING to sin - to fail to plan is to plan to fail), AND to stay away from sin. This makes my words “I love You” mean nothing, I suppose, and I have broken my word. The standard of God is very high… and I feel I have become like the Hebrews…

Another is that I have made many resolutions to fast (I used to fast often) and then broken those resolutions, leading me to no longer trust in myself… but I know that it says somewhere that a person who is erring should be avoided to make him feel ashamed, but afterwards to reinstate him so that he is not overcome with sorrow, and I am afraid that this has happened with me… I feel pulverized completely…
now there are times I learn things and forget them, and I remind myself of the Scripture that says,
“…always learning but never able to come to the knowledge of the Truth, men of depraved minds…”
can someone please help me get out of this tailspin?
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When I get into that particular tailspin, I get myself to the sacrament of confession with haste! Confessing my sins, making the penance, thanking God for the opportunity to begin again, as well as frequent reception of Communion is the lifeblood of this Child of God. 👍

Let’s face it, we’re all going to break our promises to God. The important thing is to make those promises in the first place. “I love You.” “I want to serve You.” “I trust in You.”

It’s all about practice and repetition. Make the promises. Realize you’ve broken them and ask forgiveness. Make the promises again. And keep making them, and keep making them, and keep making them. Life is about practicing making the promises, and getting better at keeping them, and better at seeing our failures, and asking forgiveness, and placing all our trust in God for all this.

God bless you, dear one.

Gertie
 
dan1el said:
I know that I have broken my word – TO GOD – in MANY ways…

I suppose the most eminent way is in saying “I love You” and then sinning, or not putting in place measures to fulfill His will (which is almost like PLANNING to sin - to fail to plan is to plan to fail), AND to stay away from sin. This makes my words “I love You” mean nothing, I suppose, and I have broken my word. The standard of God is very high… and I feel I have become like the Hebrews…

Another is that I have made many resolutions to fast (I used to fast often) and then broken those resolutions, leading me to no longer trust in myself… but I know that it says somewhere that a person who is erring should be avoided to make him feel ashamed, but afterwards to reinstate him so that he is not overcome with sorrow, and I am afraid that this has happened with me… I feel pulverized completely…
now there are times I learn things and forget them, and I remind myself of the Scripture that says,
“…always learning but never able to come to the knowledge of the Truth, men of depraved minds…”
can someone please help me get out of this tailspin?
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I’m going to be a bit blunt but I think you can handle it…

Yes, get to confession, but also consider that these problems will not go away by themselves.
It sounds to me as though you are depending too much on your own strengths and not enough on God’s Grace and help. It may well be that this “tailspin” you are in is God’s way of getting you to rely MORE on Him.

You need a firm prayerlife. Regardless of how often you fail, you need to pray - and A LOT.
You need to spend time in front of the Blessed Sacrament in prayerful contemplation.

Also use short prayers. The one in my signature is very useful to me. Give thatnks to God often during the day. Keep God on your lips. Praise him in all your work and play.

You also need to read!! Read books on the Saints. Read of their own difficulties. St Augustine was a world class debaucher before his conversion.

Also, if I may I will recommend a book that has been of great help and inspiration to me.
The Fulfillment of All Desire

Do not make promises or resolutions lightly - Not even to yourself. Simply go from minute to minute, like an addict, not sinning.

I hope some of this is of use to you.
May God continue to Guide you.

Peace
James
 
*Dear dan1el,
I see that you are not Catholic, but you are a Christian of non Denomination. It is good to know you are a Christian … as a Christian you know God is always with you, God is a forgiving God, and God loves those who continue to strive to do their best!
We all make mistakes, and, yes, these are mistakes that we have made before.
Pray to God, pray all the time, whenever you think about it, pray day and night. Ask for forgiveness. Strive to do better. God knows when you are truly sorrowful for your sins. Keep God in all of your thoughts!
You are in mine … my prayers are with you!
God Bless,
Angel Face
*
 
thank you all for your (name removed by moderator)ut… I want the deeper life with God (again), and the prices are very high…
 
dan1el said:
thank you all for your (name removed by moderator)ut… I want the deeper life with God (again), and the prices are very high…
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Welcome to the human race…you’re in good company.😉

If you make resolutions, start with ones that are ridiculously simple to acheive, like “I’m not going to eat a whole box of twinkies today”. Then start working up to the more important stuff.

As has been said, it’s a day to day struggle; sometimes minute to minute. But again, you’re in good company. 🙂
 
Thank you, all… also, I guess I have to TRUST Him…
“I desire mercy and not sacrifice.”
“Obedience is better than sacrifice.”

… instead of trusting my thought that says,

“if I take Him seriously, I must fast, starting NOW!”

I guess a resolution to UNDERSTAND HIM is better than a resolution to fast. By the Almighty’s grace, I understood this last night…
 
*Dear Dan1el,
God sees and hears you … He is pleasingly smiling at you!!! 🙂
God Bless you,
Angel Face
*
 
dan1el said:
Thank you, all… also, I guess I have to TRUST Him…
“I desire mercy and not sacrifice.”
“Obedience is better than sacrifice.”

… instead of trusting my thought that says,

“if I take Him seriously, I must fast, starting NOW!”

I guess a resolution to UNDERSTAND HIM is better than a resolution to fast. By the Almighty’s grace, I understood this last night…
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This is a good insight 👍
Also I think that we can get too distracted sometimes and not allow ourselves to just rest in Him.
Sometimes even our efforts to lunderstand Him can interfere. Therefore, it is better to pray for guidance, trust, and understanding, and then let God do the rest.

Peace
James
 
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