I don’t have time to go into details now, as I’m in a rush, but I’m trying yet again to get my own place, and I’m running into a lot issues with myself and my parents and the relationship between us all. I’m tired of not being a responsible adult, please pray that whatever happens, (though I really prefer to have my own place and my own job(s) &c.) that I mature from this, and start being a responsible adult.
If you’re not consumed with seeking pleasure for its own sake then you’re already a lot more responsible than most people our age.
The first step in success is to first recognize the problem...and it’s seems as the you have RW. Praying you have success...just don’t quit trying...ever. Blessings.
I am entering a critical moment in being able to get a place for myself, I may be having very stern conversations with my parents. Please keep us all in your prayers. I’m going to be turning 28 this May, I have wasted a good portion of my life, I hope at the very least, that I finally stop sinning mortally, as that’s the only thing that determines whether or not my life is Eternally wasted.
Hi RW, I'm really delighted you're getting your own place. I have been praying for you and I feel this is a really necessary part of your development and maturity. When you do settle into your own place you will gradually find that all that you currently struggle with spiritually will begin to ease off. TBH I feel a lot of your issues are more emotional than spiritual, and when you do start to make decisions independently and follow them through, you will discover a hidden strength within yourself. Your parents have gotten used to you being around and may find breaking the ties difficult, but this is a time for you to be strong and not succumb to emotional blackmail in whatever form it takes. Do try to make the break with love though, and visit them often to begin with. If I could offer some advice I have found has borne much fruit in people I have encountered in life with similar difficulties to yours.. Practise mortification of the senses, especially your eyes. You can start in little ways, like not looking twice at people, and when you think of it our second glance at a person is more to do with curiosity than anything else. Offer the desire to look a second time to Jesus in reparation for all the times He is forced to look at us in our sin. This may seem simple and it is, but it does take a little practise. You can then expand onto other ways of mortification as the Lord will lead you. It is all hidden, nobody but God knows what you are doing and you don't need to tell anybody. But the results are huge, both for yourself and those around you. God Bless BC
Wonderful words of wisdom Your relationship with your parents will always be a strong bond, but the nature of it will change It’s one of the seasons of life to leave the nest
