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hello everyone…I need your help through prayer. I feel bad posting about myself, but I am in a bad place right now. However, to end this, I am welcoming Jesus Christ in my life. I have lived all this time neglecting him and I’ve been living a life of such sin for a long time, now. I’ve been promiscuous, been pregnant, done drugs, lied, stolen; you name it and I’ve probably done it. I am now suffering the repercussions, as I have severe anxiety, depression, and sloth in general. I am going to try to work on cleaning my apartment today, but when I’m not working, I am laying in the same spot in bed and it makes me sick. I want to live my life the way He intends for me to. Does that sound stupid? Any passages in the bible you recommend or saints to pray to? thank you for listening
 
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hello everyone…I need your help through prayer. I feel bad posting about myself, but I am in a bad place right now. However, to end this, I am welcoming Jesus Christ in my life. I have lived all this time neglecting him and I’ve been living a life of such sin for a long time, now. I’ve been promiscuous, been pregnant, done drugs, lied, stolen; you name it and I’ve probably done it. I am now suffering the repercussions, as I have severe anxiety, depression, and sloth in general. I am going to try to work on cleaning my apartment today, but when I’m not working, I am laying in the same spot in bed and it makes me sick. I want to live my life the way He intends for me to. Does that sound stupid? Any passages in the bible you recommend or saints to pray to? thank you for listening
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No. Consult a GOOD psychiatrist. You need medicine, for your brain chemistry is nor working. Dont go round and round. You lack serotonine and endorphine in your chemistry of the brain. Dont ignore your symptoms for your situation may lead to worse ills. Go find help fast. God Bless You
 
May Jesus grant you life in His Way so that you may live life more abundantly.

Deliver us, Lord, from every evil, and grant us peace in our day. In your mercy keep us free from sin and protect us from all anxiety as we wait in joyful hope for the coming of our Savior, Jesus Christ.

Amen.
 
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hello everyone…I need your help through prayer. I feel bad posting about myself, but I am in a bad place right now. However, to end this, I am welcoming Jesus Christ in my life. I have lived all this time neglecting him and I’ve been living a life of such sin for a long time, now. I’ve been promiscuous, been pregnant, done drugs, lied, stolen; you name it and I’ve probably done it. I am now suffering the repercussions, as I have severe anxiety, depression, and sloth in general. I am going to try to work on cleaning my apartment today, but when I’m not working, I am laying in the same spot in bed and it makes me sick. I want to live my life the way He intends for me to. Does that sound stupid? Any passages in the bible you recommend or saints to pray to? thank you for listening
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Look up Pslam 51. You can pray to St. Agustine; he was an extreme bad boy and after his conversion became a bishop and Doctor of the Church.
 
Hail Mary conceived without sin.
Pray for us who have recourse to thee.

Hail Mary conceived without sin.
Pray for us who have recourse to thee.

Hail Mary conceived without sin.
Pray for us who have recourse to thee.
 
Remember, O most loving Virgin Mary,
that never was it known,
that anyone who fled to your protection,
implored your help, or sought your intercession,
was left unaided.
Inspired by this confidence,
though burdened by my sins,
I fly to you, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother.
To you I come, before you I stand,
sinful and sorrowful.
O Mother of the Word Incarnate,
despise not my petitions, but in your mercy,
hear and answer me.
Amen.
 
In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing among the angels of God over one repentant sinner.’ Luke 15:10

Hail Mary, Full of Grace, the Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou among women,
and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us, sinners,
now and at the hour of our death. Amen
 
Jesus fell three times on his way to Calvary. Its the getting up again that Jesus will admire in you. Maybe you need to sort your life out a bit in terms of getting medically checked out n stuff, especially if you were sleeping around, n see if you are actually depressed. but spiritually you’re in the perfect place to fall to your knees and say “Jesus I trust in You!” Don’t let past sins put you off living a new, Catholic life. P.S. ALL Catholics sin, its just that we deal with it differently; we go to Confession with a contrite heart and resolve not to sin again.

The best prayer is The Our Father. Say it slowly, and really think about each sentence. It covers pretty much everything.

Also, go to Adoration; it’s very powerful. Trust Jesus.
 
*“Glory to Him whose power, working in us, can do infinitely more than we can ask or imagine.” *[Ephesians 3:20]
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“Have mercy on me, O God in Your goodness,
in Your great tenderness, wipe away my faults;
wash me clean of my guilt,
purify me from my sin.

For I am well aware of my faults,
I have my sin constantly in mind,
having sinned against none other than You,
having done what You regard as wrong…

Yet since You love sincerity of heart,
teach me the secrets of wisdom.
Purify me with hyssop until I am clean;
wash me until I am whiter than snow.

Instil some joy and gladness into me,
let the bones You have rushed rejoice again.
Hide Your face from me sins,
wipe out all my guilt.

Be my saviour again, renew my joy,
keep my spirit steady and willing;
and I shall teach transgressors the way to You,
and sinners will return.

Save me from death, God my saviour,
and my tongue will acclaim Your righteousness;
Lord, open my lips,
and my mouth will speak out Your praise.

Sacrifice gives You no pleasure,
were I to offer holocaust, You would not have it.
My sacrifice is this broken spirit,
You will not scorn this crushed and broken heart.” (Psalm 51)
 
Thank you all so much; it means a lot to hear your prayers. I just spent the last two hours reading the bible and praying and I will continue to do so. It’s amazing, my friend who is Muslim gave me my first Holy Bible right after my procedure and that was the first time I’d ever read it and prayed to understand; it was during my recovery (roughly ten months ago) I had a quote jump out at me and actually bring tears to my eyes, which made me feel like God was with me… It stated, “Don’t be afraid; just believe.”

I hadn’t really read the bible again until today, when I reached an all time low once again. I believe it is due to my sins/lack of faith; I know I am a good person and will repent and change my ways. I tend to lose faith easily and I can not succumb to that kind of thinking; its a viscous cycle… Its going to take a lot for me to go to church but I really think I need to. I grew up going to catholic churches but had some very strange things happen and have never gone back. I will have to ask God where to go, I guess. Again, thank you all. I’m still not 100%, but I am feeling more confident that I will find my way.

and supertubos, as far as the chemical imbalance goes…I have worked in psychiatry for the last four years and am very familiar with signs and symptoms of depression, although, I do not feel it is always necessary to be medicated. I have had therapy for PTSD because I was caught in an auger at the age of 3, which motivated me to want to help children that have gone through trauma…thank you for your concern though. 🙂

God Bless.
 
Jesus understands

“He [Jesus] was tempted in every way that we are, but he did not sin.” Hebrews4:1]

“Since you have been brought back to true life with Christ, you must look for the things that are in heaven, where Christ is sitting at God’s right hand. Let your thoughts be on heavenly things, not on the things that are on the earth, because you have died, and now the life you have is hidden with Christ in God. But when Christ is revealed—and He is your life—you too will be revealed in all your glory with Him.” [Colossians 3:1-4]

“Be God’s true subjects;** stand firm against the devil, and he will run away from you; come close to God and He will come close to you**. You that are sinners must wash your hands clean; you that are of two minds must purify the intention of your hearts. Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will exalt you.” [James 4:7-8, 10]

“Everyone who commits sin is a slave.” [John 8:34]
“If we say we have no sin in us, we are deceiving ourselves…but if we acknowledge our sins, then God who is faithful and just will forgive our sins and purify us from everything that is wrong.” [1John 1:8-10] “Jesus Christ…is the sacrifice that takes our sins away, and not only ours, but the whole world.” [1John 2:1-2]

“If you feel too lazy to pick up a bit of thread, and yet do so for love of Jesus, you acquire more merit than for a much nobler action done in a moment of fervour. Instead of grieving, be glad that, by allowing you to feel your own weakness, our Lord is furnishing you with an opportunity of saving a greater number of souls.” (Saint Therese of Lisieux)

In times of aridity when I am incapable of praying, of practicing virtue, I seek little opportunities, mere trifles, to give pleasure to Jesus; for instance a smile, a pleasant word when inclined to be silent and to show weariness. If I find no opportunities, I at least tell Him again and again that I love Him; that is not difficult and it keeps alive the fire in my heart. Even though this fire of love might seem extinct I would still throw little straws upon the embers and I am certain it would rekindle.
*XVI letter to her sister Celine

*en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Th%C3%A9r%C3%A8se_of_Lisieux
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Catholic 1954, I will read the psalm you recommended and pray to St. Augustine. Thank you.

bethanysamuel, it makes me feel good that you think Jesus would admire me 🙂 and thank you for your concern. I originally planned on delivering, so I had the full blood/std panel…I hope you don’t get the wrong impression of me. I work in psych and went to college full time for respiratory therapy last semseter…I have just done some serious wrong that I need to be forgiven for and develop a stronger faith. I hate that I hide everything. From the outside looking in, or on paper, I seem successful, but inside I am suffering…like the wicked do I suppose.

Thank you all for your support. It means so much to me in my time of need. Prayer really does heal. 🙂
 
oh Trishie, your post hit home. 🙂 You have a good heart. I will think of Jesus while I am cleaning for the rest of my day. Thank you all, so much
 
You have a willing heart, and your replies are gracious. God’s Spirit is clearly in you!

**“I have dispelled your faults like a cloud **
your sins like a mist **
Come back to me, for I have redeemed you.” [Isaiah 44:22]

“Happy those whose crimes are forgiven, whose sins are blotted out; happy the man whom the Lord considers sinless.” [Psalm 31:1-2] For through Your Son, You have “cancelled every record of the debt that we had to pay; He has done away with it by nailing it to the cross.” [Colossians 2:14-15]

Therefore, our God it is not presumptuous to ask that we may be healed of our faults and freed from our sin. Indeed, You have said:
“No need to recall the past,
no need to think about what was before.
See I am doing a new deed,
even now, it comes to light; can you not see it?
Yes, I am making a road in the wilderness,
paths in the wild.”[Isaiah43:18-19]
 
I have added you to my prayer list.

My first thought was the hymn, Here I am Lord. You can view a nice version on Youtube.
youtube.com/watch?v=EcxOkht8w7c

May God give you strength, wisdom and knowledge as He draws you close to Him.
 
Thank you. After working 7 days of swing shifts at the hospital, my messy apartment is looking up. Its taking alllll day, but hey that’s okay!

I really appreciate the feedback. I honestly stumbled upon this site and I’m so glad. I plan to start praying for others on this forum soon. 🙂
 
Hail Mary conceived without sin.
Pray for us who have recourse to thee.

Hail Mary conceived without sin.
Pray for us who have recourse to thee.

Hail Mary conceived without sin.
Pray for us who have recourse to thee.
 
I don’t know of any passages off the top of my head that can help you with your situation. But I will pray for you …
 
Our Father, which art in Heaven
Hollowed be thy name
Thy kingdom come, thy will be done
On earth as it is in Heaven

Give us this day, our daily bread
And forgive us our trespasses
As we forgive those who tespass against us

Lead us not into temptation
But deliver us from evil
Amen
 
Hail Mary conceived without sin.
Pray for us who have recourse to thee.

Hail Mary conceived without sin.
Pray for us who have recourse to thee.

Hail Mary conceived without sin.
Pray for us who have recourse to thee.
 
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