Hi I’m about to go to bed here, and I have troublesome thoughts on my mind that might make this night difficult for me; a couple of venial sins I’ve been dealing with, and a couple of other thoughts as well. Can you please pray for me? I believe I’m getting close to the Illuminative Stage now, my spiritual life has started to feel really dull these past months, but I’m now having issues with venial sins, especially sinful thoughts, and it’s getting a bit difficult to control them.
Distinguish between sinful thoughts and temptations. Rebuke the evil and send it back to the foot of the Cross in the name of Jesus. Temptations are not sins. Just don’t entertain the thoughts. Precious Blood of Jesus.
Psalm 91:4. He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler.
Whenever I am tempted with sinful thoughts I always say, "God, grant me purity of mind". This always helps me. And if they keep coming, just keep repeating it. Those thoughts will flea, at least for a while.
Thanks everyone, I’m doing alright. Although I struggle a lot with the dullness now, while I’m hopeful this dullness is a sign that I’m getting close to the Illuminative Stage, I realize that part of it is due to the fasting and difficulty getting to bed at a proper time some nights; I hope to improve my sleeping schedule.
I think bringing order to one's life is a great help in defeating temptations. A good bedtime routine is essential...
