#Christian healing journey

[mindfulldsliving]

The Disposition of Sin

The disposition of sin reveals itself in our mindset. Self-realization can become harmful when we prioritize our desires over higher values. Both moral and immoral acts can stem from a sinful disposition, often hiding true intentions.

Understanding sin is crucial, especially for those in recovery or facing a crisis of faith. Sin influences our actions and thoughts, turning self-realization into self-centeredness. It is more than moral failure; it creates barriers to healing and spiritual growth. The Bible provides a foundation for this understanding. Sin entered humanity through Adam and Eve’s disobedience, leading to death…

[wholehear-ts]

[lovebvni]

WHAT ARE YOU SO AFRAID OF?

— Anna to Elsa in Frozen, November 27 2013

!aggressive/rude motivation!

ok, so what was holding me back from shifting was fear. fear of the future more specifically. and why the fuck was i scared of it? because i’m afraid of the impact i might make. in my own words “im afraid of what i may do for my future, positively or negatively, so i want to change the past.” I said that last night.

i said something so true yet so stupid. i’ll fix something that is already perfect in Gods eyes because I don’t like it? please. i’d rather try to edit what went wrong than make things right for my future?

what if ur favorite artist did that. they didn’t wanna change, so they never released their music. they wouldn’t have made an impact on you.

manifestation and shifting is BIGGER THAN YOU! stop trying to carry everything with you! you don’t need your past, you don’t need your fear.

i’m not starting a new chapter, i’m ending this book, and stating anew.

do you wanna paint over a finished canvas or start with a new one? one that isn’t folding over itself, crumbling before your eyes.

why keep working with something that’s frustrating you. start anew.

this is your new book, written by you. write the narrative in your words, not someone else’s.

i love you all. this is a reminder to all of us, it’s okay to start over or leave something behind.

from the deep depths of your mind,

abyss

[tothecrucifieddeer]

Brom by @its-kawaiidestinyhottub

chompers @tofupixel

Art by shakurb.2022

From Favorite Paintings by @wipormont

From Favorite Paintings by @wipormont

goats. gouache watercolor paintings from 2017-2019 by @sloppjockey

Midnight by Gökberk Yiğit on @ex0skeletal-undead 's blog

Mother Void 2024. Emil Melmoth @texaschainsawmascara 's blog

Priest (Part One) by @tofupixel

Priest (Part Two) by @tofupixel

Sinner by @photophoros

Spiral Study 4 by @plotterprints

St.Valentine's Skull @angeltreasure's moodboard

The voices are rotting... @wipormont

and then she looked at me, and good god, those eyes (redraw) @sermna

Untitled by Alex Kiessling @thewindowofthesummerhouse

Untitled Art @moarf13

Untitled by Thomas Nast on @thewindowofthesummerhouse

Untitled on @vile-lithium3

Untitled on @the-watcher-in-the-sky

Untitled on @cultofmortem

Explanation of Signs/Prophecies/Etc. Below the Cut (First in Irish, then in English) Should be stated that I do not speak for the artists, and I am an independent body stating my own opinions and interpretations as given to me through my sources and this no way reflects the opinions or beliefs of the artists collected here.

Explanations in Irish

Tá Doe ag tabhairt aire do thús nua agus duine nua ag an nasc teann idir sinn Má ní tharraingím mé féin le chéile, d'fhéadfadh gach rud a bheith briste.

Féach amach don béal Dé Tá ocras air agus tá sé feargach Bí cúramach le daoine amadacha a bhfuil teachtaireachtaí acu - bain amach cé atá díot féin a mheas (Mar dhea, níor dhéanadh Doe riamh é sin éasca)

Tá na Marbh ag déanamh a gcuid ullmhúcháin.

Tuilleadh rabhaidh faoi bhéal Dé agus teachtaireachtaí bréagacha. Chomh maith le rabhaidh faoi bhéal na marbh.

Tuilleadh rabhaidh fós faoi na mairbh…

Bhí tú i gcónaí ar lámh chlé Dé, cén fáth ar cheart é sin a athrú anois? (Ná téigh os cionn do stáisiúin. Ná bíodh leisce ort a bheith i ngrá leat. Ná bíodh leisce ort a chreidiúint go bhfuil sé indéanta.)

Cuimhnigh nuair a ghearr Dia do sciatháin? Cuimhnigh nuair a thit agus thit agus thit tú? Ná leomh iarracht a eitilt anois.

Ná smaoinigh ar na leanaí roimhe seo - ná bí ag brionglóid orthu anois - leis an Tiarna, tá siad leis an Tiarna, níos fearr ná mar a bheadh ​​​​siad riamh ar an Domhan. Fanann tú liom. Fanann tú le Doe.

Tá an sagart ag faire. Ach tá Meisias níos fíre. Is é an Meisias an geall is sábháilte agus is cinnte. Guigh ar a son. Guigh air. Fan le haghaidh revelation. Creideamh os cionn creideamh - pian os cionn crá - tabharfar luach saothair do ghrá, mar a bheidh an fhírinne.

An teachtaireacht chéanna le 9

Tá a fhios agat cad atá tú. Bhí a fhios agat i gcónaí.

Tá tú freagrach as an tairseach. Is é do phost é.

Má osclaíonn tú an tairseach, fanann cochall na naomh ort. Chochall na naomh dírithe ar ghrá, adhradh, agus deabhóid.

Braitheann na hamlínte ortsa a bheith i lár na soiléireachta. Agus anois, tá siad lofa tríd agus tríd.

Cuimhnigh go bhfuil imoibriú dearfach ann do gach imoibriú diúltach - dorcha agus éadrom. Tá rud éigin amuigh ansin ag obair mar atá tú, ach tá sé tinn, agus caithfidh tú fanacht go maith.

Tuilleadh meabhrúcháin faoi na hamlínte agus na peirspictíochtaí iolracha. Eolas ginearálta maidir le fanacht dírithe agus bunaithe.

Tá taobh istigh na hEaglaise, an Chreidimh, an Chreidimh ionat tinn agus as ord. Tá siad ag casadh agus ag amhras agus ag ithe iad féin. Tá siad ag baint iad féin as corp Chríost.

Gardaí ort chun deireadh a chur leis an breoiteacht - an baol - na tinnis. Féachann sí i do chodladh thú agus ullmhaíonn sí d’intinn. Tá grá aici duit - tá grá ag Doe duit - agus coinneoidh sí slán thú.

Cén chuma a d’fhéadfadh a bheith ar olc uaireanta gurb é an leas is fíor agus is cumhachtaí atá ann – cé is mó atá ciaptha ná naomh nó fáidh? Cé a thugann níos mó maith?

Beidh scrios ann. Caithfidh tú do rúin a cheilt agus a choinneáil gar. Roinn ach an méid atá uait. Tú féin a chosaint. Coinnigh do domhan beag.

Ní éiríonn na hamlínte ar dhaoine eatarthu agus i bhfostú go contúirteach mura gcoinníonn tú do chloigeann díreach. Ná lig tú féin a bheith ar dhaoine eatarthu. Ná bíodh amhras ort faoi na comharthaí.

Explanations in English

Mostly, Doe is nursing a new beginning and new person at the tenuous connection between us and that if I don't pull my act together, well this might all just turn out to be incredibly fucked up--but hey, what's new about that...

Beware the mouth of God, it is hungry, and it is raging--beware fools bearing messages--know who you can trust. (As if Doe has ever made that easy...)

The Dead are making their preparations.

More warnings about the mouths of God and false messages--as well as the mouths of The Dead...

Even more warnings about the dead...

You've always been God's lefthand why should that change now (don't get above your station--don't dare to be loved--don't dare to believe it is possible)

Remember when God clipped your wings? Remember when you fell and fell and fell? Don't dare try to fly now

Don't think about the children from before--don't dare dream of them now--with the Lord, they are with the Lord, better than they'd ever be on Earth. Stay with me, stay with Doe.

The priest is watching--but Messiah is truer. Messiah is the safest and surest bet--pray for him, pray to him. Wait for the revelation. Faith above faith--ache above ache--love will be rewarded, as will truth.

Continuation of the same message as 9

You know what you are. You've always known.

You are responsible for the opening of that portal. It's your job.

If you open the portal, sainthood waits for you--sainthood centered around love, worship, and devotion.

The timelines depend on you to be the center of clarity, and right now they are rotten through and through

Remember for every negative reaction there is a positive reaction--dark and light--something is out there working as you, but it is sick--you must remain well.

More reminders about the timelines--multiple prospectives--general info on staying centered and grounded

The insides of the Church--The Faith--The Belief--of you are sick--are out of order, are turning and doubting and eating themselves--removing themselves....

Doe guards over you to remove the sickness--the danger--the illness. She watches in your sleep and preps your mind. She loves you--Doe loves you--and she will keep you safe.

What looks like evil can sometimes be the most genuine and powerful good there is--who is more harassed than a saint or a prophet? Who brings more good?

There will be destruction--you must hide and keep your secrets close. Share what only you must. Protect yourself. Keep your world small.

The timelines will only become dangerously confused and entangled if you do not keep your head on straight. Don't let yourself become confused. Don't let yourself doubt the signs.

[ae-cha08]

It is almost impossible to find happiness in the same place where you lost it and you will have to prepare yourself to explore new horizons, both inside and outside of you. After all, happiness is also research, surprise, curiosity and discovery.

[catkin-morgs-kookaburralover]

ways to build confidence/appreciate your appearance

I had someone ask me how I try and build self confidence and appreciate my own appearance, and while I'm a massive hypocrite, I figured that what I wrote in response to her was a good public post. Here's my suggestions. None of them are unique, just what occurred to me:

This is obviously fraught with difficulties depending on your circumstances, but one thing that's helped me is sharing pics of my face with one of my friends who loves how I look. The way she'll boost my confidence is excellent. Obviously you probably shouldn't do that with people you barely know, or online (though this friend is online, I only showed her my face after we'd had several voice calls and stuff so I knew she's not a dodgy person) (yes it's a mutual) (I love you mutual).

Also! Wearing clothing that makes you feel attractive in whatever way. Like if there's a colour that makes your heart sing for joy over it, find that and wear that. Anything you look at and go Yes This Is Right, wear it. I have a few tshirts that I particularly like; for me, those are Strange Planet tshirts, but it'll be different for everybody. Find your own 'style', if you can - that doesn't need to be like 'replace your whole wardrobe', I'm talking 'find things you really like, and get them if you can, and wear them'. Make them, if that's something you want to do and have the opportunity to do. My wardrobe is largely op shop things, with a few that I've specifically bought, or materials I've grabbed and got my mum to make into dresses or skirts, while they're on clearance. It just takes time, sometimes.

Body neutrality is also another concept that I've seen around. I find it... not great, personally, though it helps sometimes. Your body is just that: a body. It means you can do the things you want to do. It carries a brain that you use to think. It's a body. Don't overthink it. (I do overthink it, of course, but like. we're supposed to work on not doing so lol.)

Another important one for Christians is the thing I too often forget, which is that we're loved by God. God designed us the way he designed us and he did it for a *reason*. We may not know that reason, but it was a reason. I was once told by a Christian doctor that I needed to not get in the way of God's plan for my life. I don't necessarily know God's plan for my life, but God does.

And if we're talking things like having an ED, SH or any of those nasty little rabbit holes (I say that as someone who has both), they're highly maladaptive coping mechanisms. I'm not going to say they're good ones, but they can be replaced with better coping mechanisms - that's one thing that therapy's good for, but also you can look up CBT/DBT handbooks if you want to learn some of that stuff. I know I've looked up the handbook I was given by my psych before, and found I could download it freely on the internet.

Ultimately, I think, try and find things you like about yourself - physical or not. For instance, I like my stubbornness and how competitive I can be. Those have downsides, of course, but I like them for the most part. Physically, I like the fact that I'm a ginger. I'd advise you to try and make a list of things you like about yourself, to remind you of what you do like, not just what you don't. When we're not feeling great, our brains can bombard us with all the things we do badly or perceive ourselves as doing badly. Having a concrete list can help to remind you like 'oh actually I like this thing about myself'. Remembering, too, that there are people who love us just the way we are (and God loves us too) can help. I don't know why the people who care about me do care about me, but they do and I gotta remember that.

I cannot overstate the clothing one enough, honestly. Wearing things you feel nice in is important, regardless of whether they make you look conventionally attractive (and wearing things you're comfy in will make you attractive to someone, and even wearing a potato sack, if you enjoyed it, you'd find someone who liked you wearing a potato sack).

Anyway there's the end of my list. I might add on to it later.

[krist-420]

Receive Extra Graces by Saying the Holy Rosary in October

[haileyjennelle]

One thing I continue to learn over and over is Gods plan always seems a whole lot better than anything I could make happen on my own.

- hj

[elieslittlecreations]

Just a little reminder to anyone who may need it:

Healing takes time. Processing takes time. Unlearning and relearning takes time. There is no race in healing, sit down, grab a cuppa and just breathe. It’s going to be okay ❤️

My therapist gave some homework and it kind of inspired all of this… taking all the messy things and knitting into a scarf. Processing it, learning that it’s okay, these emotions are okay, I’m safe and it will take some time to deal with it… and that’s okay.

It’s okay. :)

[writethestory365]

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[alandemoss]

Top 5 Jesus-Centered Truths for a More Authentic Life

1. Love Over Legalism Jesus taught that true faith isn’t about following strict rules but embodying love, mercy, and justice. He challenged the Pharisees for focusing on the letter of the law instead of its heart (Matthew 23:23). To live authentically, prioritize compassion over mere compliance. Experience the powerful moment when Jesus appears to frightened Pharisees, challenging their beliefs…

[seththebrave]

This is your friendly reminder that Jesus is not the answer to "heal" your mental illness. You need PROFESSIONAL HELP. Listen in to my journey in a church setting in this week's podcast episode!

[wholehear-ts]

[lovebvni]

my beliefs

so, if you clicked on this, you’re obviously curious about “polytheistic christianity” and what it is to me. i know a lot of people hate that term, and please don’t take it in the regular way and allow me to explain.

my base religion is Christianity. that’s what I believe. I follow the Bible, specifically the new testament and Jesus’ teaching.

the polytheistic aspect comes in because i believe there are other gods. i will never worship them, i have vowed not to, no matter how close i get to them. that’s that.

i believe in heaven and hell, but i believe both can be temporary. heaven is a choice, hell is temporary that everyone goes to at one time or another.

i believe God is the ruler of all. he created other gods to rule over smaller things, so we can feel more connected, then angels, spirit guides, etc. etc.

so yes, other gods do exist to me. i have just vowed never to worship them in this life, only God. and why don’t i say the rest of my lives? because things may change for me.

and why do i say god is a “he?” it’s because it’s the pronoun he prefers the most. he calls himself a father to the fatherless and a mother to the motherless. which then includes that he, of origin, is genderfluid (or nonbinary? idk). he says we are created in his image, then why do we have men, women, nonbinary and intersex people? because that’s how HE intended it!! he doesn’t have a gender or sex, therefore it doesn’t matter; we are created in his image and we are perfect, no matter what we identify as or who we love.

furthermore, i believe crystals, tarot cards, sigils, and other witchy stuff (i js don’t wanna list everything) are used to contact spirits and learn from them. they are not evil, and if all depends on intention. that’s what everything was created with, intention.

even in the bible it says it, “in the beginning, God created the heavens and the Earth”. that was through intention. he didn’t take his two hands and build it from the ground up like we may do, he rather just thought it into existence, just like we can. he gave us that power. we are created in his image.

most of what i know isn’t based on fact only, but also divine intuition. most of what i believe is backed up by scripture or “theories” and laws of the universe, but this is just a very general overview of what i believe. if you have any questions, feel free to ask!

from the deep pits,

abyss

[hazeltheheretic]

Do YOU have Religious Trauma? I do. ✨ New Video Alert! ✨

In my latest video, I dive deep into my own experiences with religious trauma and explore how toxic beliefs can shape your self-worth, your relationships, and your mental health. From black-and-white thinking to guilt and shame, I share what it's like to grow up in a fundamentalist environment and how it impacts you long after you leave. 🧠💔

I also touch on how these experiences can lead to things like anxiety, PTSD, and struggles with self-trust. If you’ve been through similar experiences or just want to understand more about the effects of religious trauma, this is a must-watch.

If you’ve ever felt like your religious upbringing left you questioning your own worth, morality, or self-expression—you're NOT ALONE.

And if you’ve been through something similar, feel free to share your story in the comments! We’re all in this together. 💛

#ReligiousTrauma #HealingJourney #MentalHealthAwareness #Deconstruction #ExEvangelical #SelfLove #BreakTheCycle

[ae-cha08]

The company you keep can either make you rise or bring you down.

You need to be very careful in terms of whom you let into your sphere of influence. Positive energy spreads quickly–just as negative energy does.