For Single Guys
 

How do you all cope with those days when temptation is ever before you?



Today, it's like I don't even want to fight, pray or anything. So I prayed anyway, and the battle subsided for a little while.

But WOW-- and I had such an AWESOME time in Church on Sunday too!


I guess this is to be expected. It's not like I'm new to this....

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Are you praying that God would send you a wife?

I cope with my single issues by keeping myself busy. Lately, I have taken a few classes on things that interest me. That is the best tactic for me.

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yeah my temptation sometimes sidetrack from accomplishing anything.


I need a wife-- or for my mind to change or something.

The whole thing gets frustrating.

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[QUOTE=Jermyn Davidson;758345]How do you all cope with those days when temptation is ever before you?



those days? hahahahaha, EVERYDAY is those days!


:doggyrun

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Be encouraged. When your single you do what you want when you want. When your married, and especially after having children there is so much demand on your time, that you rarely do something you want to do. Not that being married is bad, it is nice to have people whose highlight of the day is when you walk in the door. But I am just saying that whether one is single or married, there is always a little bit of thinking the grass is greener on the other side.

As for temptations, as long as your in flesh there will always be things to battle, but remember ultimately you are in control of what you do.

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i never have enough time for anything now!!!!! :(





Thank God I made it through the day without falling too far into the gutter.

Some days, I can't even concentrate on getting the things done I need to get done.. Today was one of those days.

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It is in times like this that your marriage has been saved. Even though you are not married right now, it is these days that build character. And when you are married, and the day comes that you are tempted (and it WILL happen regardless how strong your marriage) today is one of those days that where you laid a foundation that will keep you true to your God and your spouse.

I am so proud of the unbelievable progress you have made the past year or so.

Love ya,

Big Poppa

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I do NOT mean for this to sound flippant, but rather legitimate advice:

eHarmony DOES work. Have you tried it or something similar? The four walls of your church are usually (nearly always) not the best place to begin a search like this.

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There is a technicality for me on this discussion but I will chime in some more because I am single.

I know married people sometimes are overtaken by the cares of being married so they feel like they know how easy it is to be single sometimes as opposed to being married. However, I submit that if one has been married for a good number of years then it is really difficult to understand the need one may feel for companionship. That need includes love, conversation, touch, partnership in life and the marriage bed and children. We are human. For me personally, after around age 27 the single thing had become old.

God said it wasn't Good for man to be alone. I would say that was for a number of reasons. Marriage is a partnership in life designed to help each other walk through life in happy, sad and difficult times.

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Well if I don't meet her in church, what are the chances of her being "Apostolic"?


I can tell you what the chances are of meeting a Christian who is not Apostolic and witnessing her Apostolic conversion....



I have met several very attractive ladies who are not Apostolic.

Every time, our relationship has failed.

I am Apostolic and I want an Apostolic wife.


I am sure that "E-Harmony" does not have an Apostolic section.

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Thank you Sir.

Your encouraging words have been very valuable.


But that trait tends to run in your family, doesn't it?

When your brother and sister in law pray for me, I know it.


And somebody prayed for me Monday after I started this thread.


Who ever you are,

THANK YOU!!!!!!

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There is an "apostolic" singles website.

I have a friend, 22, who has very warm blood,...if you know what I mean...he runs everyday and lifts weights...prays an hour every morning before work and 3 times a week has a 45 min prayer during lunch. He is in church 4 times a week, not to mention revivals. And he calls me once or twice a week and we get into a Bible study. He is living holy and waiting on God for the wife He will send. Not easy...but works for him.

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Good response , bury yourself in God, work, home.. for me its work, website building, reports... I have married my job. But I am not single, I am divorced..a little different I admit. After 14 yrs of marriage, (I did and do still love my ex wife) I have found myself fairly content on my own.

Will keep you in prayer brother.

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As far as temptation, make yourself accountable to a "great" friend (male) and have him set up your computer password/security so that only he knows the codes. That way, at least you will have to try harder to "find" any pornography. This isn't the full answer I know, but it may give you pause when temptation tries to snare you! (This works for married dudes too!)

BTW...my wife has a single best friend, *cough cough wink wink* :)

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apostolicsingles.net

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I have had to pray that God would help me to walk in the Spirit so that I would not fulfill the lusts of my flesh.

Not easy, but very possible! :)

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No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it. 1 Cor 10:13 NKJV

For no temptation (no trial regarded as enticing to sin), [no matter how it comes or where it leads] has overtaken you and laid hold on you that is not common to man [that is, no temptation or trial has come to you that is beyond human resistance and that is not adjusted and adapted and belonging to human experience, and such as man can bear]. But God is faithful [to His Word and to His compassionate nature], and He [can be trusted] not to let you be tempted and tried and assayed beyond your ability and strength of resistance and power to endure, but with the temptation He will [always] also provide the way out (the means of escape to a landing place), that you may be capable and strong and powerful to bear up under it patiently.
1 Cor 10:13 from the Amplified Bible

No test or temptation that comes your way is beyond the course of what others have had to face. All you need to remember is that God will never let you down; he'll never let you be pushed past your limit; he'll always be there to help you come through it. 1 Cor 10:13 from The Message

The temptations in your life are no different from what others experience. And God is faithful. He will not allow the temptation to be more than you can stand. When you are tempted, he will show you a way out so that you can endure. 1 Cor 10:13 from NLT