My soul is set continually on evil

[TaylorDonBarret]

My mind and my heart are both constantly set on evil. In one moment I praise Him, and the very next my inner man curses God and His Spirit. My gratitude is empty and my prayers are always self seeking, even when they seek His glory. This is very discouraging, but at the same time it gives me hope that the Lord is working in my life because I would not be this convicted unless He was doing the convicting. Can anyone else relate to this?

 

[RJ]

My mind and my heart are both constantly set on evil. In one moment I praise Him, and the very next my inner man curses God and His Spirit. My gratitude is empty and my prayers are always self seeking, even when they seek His glory. This is very discouraging, but at the same time it gives me hope that the Lord is working in my life because I would not be this convicted unless He was doing the convicting. Can anyone else relate to this?

Paul did, Romans 7.

 

[RJ]

Paul did, Romans 7.

Then he said not to worry: Romans 8:1

 

[ph8th]

My mind and my heart are both constantly set on evil. In one moment I praise Him, and the very next my inner man curses God and His Spirit. My gratitude is empty and my prayers are always self seeking, even when they seek His glory. This is very discouraging, but at the same time it gives me hope that the Lord is working in my life because I would not be this convicted unless He was doing the convicting. Can anyone else relate to this?

There is a continuous battle

That goes on in my life

My flesh and my spirit

Continue to fight

The victory is His but

My flesh cannot see

It is about Him

It is not about me

The battle goes on

It is the never

Ending story

The stake is the answer

To God be the glory
peter

 

[Travis]

I mean… I'm super Christian #1, so I can't really relate to this at all…..

But it does remind me of a Keith Green song I love:

My Eyes are Dry
My eyes are dry, my faith is old
My heart is hard, my prayers are cold
And I know how I ought to be
Alive to You and dead to me

Oh what can be done for an old heart like mine
Soften it up with oil and wine
The oil is You, Your Spirit of love
Please wash me anew in the wine of Your Blood

My eyes are dry, my faith is old
My heart is hard, my prayers are cold
And I know how I ought to be
Alive to You and dead to me

Oh what can be done for an old heart like mine
Soften it up with oil and wine
The oil is You, Your Spirit of love

 

[Chad]

Hi @TaylorDonBarret

Don't be discouraged. It's a common thing. Your flesh is an enemy of God and the mind is a battlefield. That's why were told to focus on Him, dwell on godly things. God knows your heart. I recommend listening to worship music often and podcast sermons. My favorites are David Jeremiah and Charles Stanley.

 

[Fragrant Grace]

Being confident of this very thing, that He which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:
Philippians 1:6

Isn't it wonderful that it's not about us ....its about Jesus and who we are in Him
Our flesh may battle but Jesus has conquered all

I'm reminded of some words from a Don Fransisco song

satan, the accuser
Has been whisperin' in your ear
You just tell him you're forgiven
he's got no business here

Cause it doesn't matter what you've done
It matters what you'll be
There is no condemnation
When the Son has set you free

 

[TaylorDonBarret]

i appreciate all the encouragement, everybody.

 

[rag4aCrown]

greetings in the Lord;
the Lord told me and I pass it on to you;
If you will revolve your life around Him, the very being of who you are, He will revolve around your life and become your very being.

In order for Him to increase, we must decrease. Deny the flesh of the things it wants; fast from it, give it away, sale it; whatever you have to do to deny the flesh. Amen

 

[Br. Bear]

I mean… I'm super Christian #1, so I can't really relate to this at all…..

@Travis that's obvious, I can tell by by your picture!

 

[B-A-C]

@Travis that's obvious, I can tell by by your picture!

I sorry Br Bear.. but that was really baaaaaaaaadd. (sorry I couldn't resist)

 

[Br. Bear]

@TaylorDonBarret
Greetings,
I hope Brother B-AAAAAAA-C's and my silly sense of humour add something nice in your life.
Sorry if it offends you.
Let us know how things are going for you regarding your situation that you began this sensible thread with, please.

Bless you ....><>

ps... @Travis
hope you are not offended either, Brother ><>

 

[TaylorDonBarret]

not at all.

 

[Wired 4 Fishen]

My mind and my heart are both constantly set on evil. In one moment I praise Him, and the very next my inner man curses God and His Spirit. My gratitude is empty and my prayers are always self seeking, even when they seek His glory. This is very discouraging, but at the same time it gives me hope that the Lord is working in my life because I would not be this convicted unless He was doing the convicting. Can anyone else relate to this?

It is most common amongst the brethren. This is the way to over come this. ; )
Romans 12:2
... And be not conformed to this world; but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good and acceptibable and perfect will of God.

Ephesians 4:22-24
22... That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lust;
23... And be renewed in the Spirit of YOUR MIND
24... And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness.

Galations 5:16-17
16... This I say then, "Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.
17... For the flesh lusteth ( puts pressure ) against the Spirit , and the Spirit against the flesh; and these arte contrary the one to the other; so that ye can not do the things that ye would.

Tis thy only way to freedom
Blessings
Jim

 

[AndrewSpeights]

I'm with you bro my heart loves God but a few months back I was a drug user. An I had thoughts of selling my soul for musical advancement. Even sometimes caught myself speaking as if I were trying to conversate a deal with satan. I'm very disappointed in it and I've put my music making away an don't plan on writing anymore music unless if in the future it would bring God glory and not my own. I still have a fleshly urge to pick it back up sometimes but I know it will only lead me astray once more. Keep your head up bro it's the heart God analyzes your mind is a constant fight.