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Post by tatersalad on Sept 30, 2008 14:35:22 GMT -5
I need some support from you guys. you see, my older brother have been doing wrong things, not major thing like drugs or anything like, that but as you now little things lead to bigger thing, and I'm worried for him...and me. you see he has been trying to make me do some of those thing with him, and sadly i have done some of them. watching bad movies, playing bad video games, etc, etc. you would think "it's not so hard to say no to those things" but it is hard, harder then you think it would be, and I have been trying to stop doing those thing, but it is REALLY hard! so all I'm asking is for some help and support, plz Taylor
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Post by hockeydude on Sept 30, 2008 21:15:27 GMT -5
Look, you don't need to be so down on yourself. We all fall and sometimes we need a little strength besides our own to get up. You've already shown that you understand your weaknesses, so if you take an initiative to repent, I'm sure you'll be forgiven.
I'd sort of been caught up in the bad music phase, so I know where you're coming from. But I've made a huge comeback, so I'm speaking from experience.
As for your brother, just be there for him. While you can be there to help give him an extra push, he will learn the lesson better if he does the majority of the learning himself. It creates more of an impact.
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Post by sakura on Oct 1, 2008 6:52:50 GMT -5
Nice advice Eric.
The thing is when it's your family it's harder.I know.
Pray for your brother.It will really help.Along with praying for yourself of course.Maybe discussing your problem with your parents will help and they can help you not do these things.
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Post by tatersalad on Oct 2, 2008 20:23:53 GMT -5
thanks for the advise guys, it really helped me understand. but the thing about telling all the bad things my brothers is doing to my parents is that if i do, then my brother will look down on me, ( he has a anger problem) so I'm scared if he find out i told my parents, he will get really mad w/ me but beside that, thanks allot!!!
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Post by sakura on Oct 3, 2008 3:03:17 GMT -5
Tatersalad,
Even if he does look down on you now,one day he will look up to you because he will realise that what you did was for the best!
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Post by tatersalad on Oct 3, 2008 14:36:23 GMT -5
Thanks guys, i'll remember that advice!
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kaes
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Post by kaes on Oct 3, 2008 18:32:37 GMT -5
just remember you can't solve everything in one day. take it one step at a time so you dont trip over your own feet. church family is awesome for support too especially your leaders. no matter how old and uncool they are, they understand where you are coming from. just about everyone knows where your coming from. good luck
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Post by ldsgirl Aka Sayari on Oct 3, 2008 23:16:36 GMT -5
I need some support from you guys. you see, my older brother have been doing wrong things, not major thing like drugs or anything like, that but as you now little things lead to bigger thing, and I'm worried for him...and me. you see he has been trying to make me do some of those thing with him, and sadly i have done some of them. watching bad movies, playing bad video games, etc, etc. you would think "it's not so hard to say no to those things" but it is hard, harder then you think it would be, and I have been trying to stop doing those thing, but it is REALLY hard! so all I'm asking is for some help and support, plz TaylorHi Taylor! You're certainly right about little things leading to bigger and bigger things as time passes! Little by little I think that we can become de-sensitized to the wrong and we gradually allow ourselves to lower our standards and accept a greater degree of harmfull wrong doing. The key to keeping our standards at a higher level......is to not put ourselves in a position or place where they will be subject to attack or to compromise! If you find yourself weakening.....then pray to Heavenly Father for strength and try to surround yourself with friends that can encourage each other to maintain high standards! Jenni
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