Day Seventeen
Tired, hanging in there
Praying
Day Seventeen
Tired, hanging in there
Praying
Day Eighteen
Checking in
Sunday
@Gk-00 @Forodwaith @Forerunner
I’ve got lots to say about the past few days, but for my new challenge I’m going to calm down the philosophy and replace it with faith
Exercise - I did a few and last night
This is a great habit!
Media
Prayer - it was tough today
Thanks be to God,
You are my strength and place of rest
Monday
Today I stayed at home because I was feeling tired and a bit sick from last week, it was a day of rest but unfortunately I relapsed three times during the day, it was about my standard before discovering nofap.
I feel depleted and not ready to fight again, hope this period will pass.
I know the way, I have the instruments to fight this but I am not using them right now, need to refresh my ideas and motivation, and seek God more, find comfort in Him!
Monday
Internet usage - not good
Prayer - could’ve been more prayerful
Exercise -
Calm down thinking -
Early-ish night. The Lord is my shelter
Church tomorrow morning
@Gk-00 @Forodwaith @Forerunner
Tuesday
@Gk-00 @Forodwaith @Forerunner
Exercise
Media
Prayer
Overthinking
Urges - 100%
Work - fractious, unmotivated.
I went to church this morning, part of me didn’t want to, but utilise my time better, but I’m glad I kept that commitment.
You guys just suddenly came into my prayers. It helped me a lot
Lessons for the day -
Be ready for the worst, hope for the best.
Praise others often. See their best.
See their struggles.
Just ‘be’ and allow God to fix.
It’s impossible to do nothing,
We create in every single moment,
There is nothing to fix,
Just ‘being’
Thanks be to God for today
It wasn’t a perfect day - and I’m glad
Day Twenty
I’m restarting my mini-challenges but won’t write about them until life gets a little less crazy.
That sounds great @Forodwaith
My life is pretty crazy at the moment too.
It’s sometimes difficult to talk about what’s going on. So I’m very grateful for companions who understand and support with simply being in this journey with me.
I’m letting go and putting my faith in God
Good to hear brother @Forodwaith
Things have been a bit hectic for me as well, but I want to get back into the routine.
Wednesday
@anon67854825 @Forerunner @Forodwaith
Relapsed this morning. In the afternoon I went to Confession, really needed it. It helped me to get rid of this quite bad week, and find hope again to get back into this. I want to face my responsibilities again, stop procrastinating and restart building my life! God only is my guide, I need to seek comfort in Him, and Hope, hope that I can get better and be in peace with myself. My future is precious, too precious to be wasted on PMO, time to get back in this fight!
See you all tomorrow
Amen @Gk-00
I love your spirit and wonderful for going to confession. I really look forward to going too, and being in the cathedral
Wednesday
@Forodwaith @Forerunner @Gk-00
I had a fall this morning as well.
But it’s been a great day
Worked well, took control of situations when needed, open and quick to hear opinions.
Realistically I’ve only got 3 workdays to finish by.
Net usage - poor/careless this morning
Exercised
Overthinking I did a bit too much today, but some of it was useful
Prayer? - _it’s been a reflective, focused and calm workday - lots of short breaks/lots of methodical work. I prayed for us, that we find any missing pieces we’re looking for
Calling on God is a becoming habit, I hope, keeps growing. I cross myself regularly, even just a little one on my heart if I’m anxious, on my forehead if I’m wasting thought, or on my lips when I need to be aware
I’ve had lots of thoughts today, but I’ll leave it there for now. Thanks be to God for today
Day Twenty One
I’ve been feeling really depressed lately. Please pray for me.
@Forodwaith
Of course my friend
I pray for peace
I don’t like giving simplistic answers, or take lightly, the deep questions we have, asked or not, but with that in mind, as an observer, it is most typically a ‘flat-line’ - just withdrawal symptoms.
As a companion always know I’m praying for you, please pray for me too, as I’m always in need of God’s grace to sustain me
Wednesday
Fell again this evening. Not out of the woods yet, I did not seek God as I wanted to, nor did physical exercise. Tomorrow I want to revamp myself, I will be at university to study, need to put more effort into the things I want to improve, let’s do it!
Day Twenty-two
Then you for your prayers. I am praying for you too. I finally feel like I’m getting my neck out of the water. I had a really good conversation with my partner last night and soaking time of prayer before bed, both of which were helpful.
Blessings
Thursday
@Forodwaith I’m happy and relieved about that.
Please pray that I accept I want someone in my life
@Gk-00 yes bro, let’s move towards that light.
I’ll pray for us tomorrow, that we wake from our slumber, each day, fresh & new
@Forerunner I’ve been working with some of the material from your challenge gradually, but I’m not quite ready to join yet.
Challenji
Exercise - a few
Prayer - some, not enough
Media - idle briefly this morning
Philosophy - I thought a bit too much today, it’s been purposeful and useful, but there were a few moments I could’ve been more attentive to my surroundings.
It’s been a day off today. Its been a nice day.
Did some food shopping, went to a large Asian supermarket - got Udon, dashi stock, Japanese rice -my favs- amongst other things bought.
An early evening Italian meal. A few whiffs of some interesting frags, a drive through the countryside, home and a film.
Thanks be to God for today
Friday
My morning routine has become, well, routine. I complete that every day now, thank GOD. I really want to wake up at a good hour and accomplish more daily. I’ve managed to set up my alarm so I have to run to the living room and take a picture in order for it to be dismissed, which is great. But it’s pointless if I’m not sleeping at a good time at night and decide to take a 4 hour nap during the day. With GOD’s Help, I can improve on this and reach my goals. I’ll link this post from hellojaani’s challenge:
Nice to hear you’ve been working with the challenge material Aoshigreen! No problem brother, happy to have you if/when you’re ready.
Praying for you daily brothers. @anon67854825 @Forodwaith @Gk-00
LORD, please guide us out of darkness into the light.
Help us that we may overcome temptation, through the strength You have promised us, for indeed, through every temptation, You are Faithful and Just and have promised a way out.
Bless us with courage, determination and discipline that we may live the precious life, valuing every moment and spending the time You have given us in the best way we can.
Bring us closer to You, for as we are gathered here, there You are in the midst.
Alpha and Omega, KING of Kings, LORD of Lords, with You all things are possible. Comfort us in our struggles, relieve us of our burdens and purify our spirits. Wash our slates clean and help us keep them that way, indeed, none is more Forbearing and Merciful than You.
In Your Name I pray, O LORD. May it be so.
Amen Thank You @Forerunner I’m truly blessed by your companionship.
@anon67854825 It’s an honour to walk with you brother.
Day Twenty Three
The longest I’ve ever made it on Nofap