Every Woman's Battle Message Board

Hi- newbie from England

SoaringSimpson — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 08:35:58 GMT

Hi, I'm new here, having just read completely his, which I thought was brilliant.

I'm from the NE England, I'm 47 and single, and have known Jesus since I was very young, though He is continually surprising me.

I hope to meet people here to share laughter and experiences with, and maybe even find a prayer partner, something I find hard at home, as people where I live tend to have their husbands or sisters as prayer partners, or friends they've known for years.

Forum: New Member Introductions

Any Aussies out there?

justagirl4god — Wed, 20 May 2009 04:45:32 GMT

Hey girls!

Well, I'm looking for an accountabillity partner, and since I am an Aussie, thought it would be cool if there were any other Australians out there who might like to be my accountability partner... of course, anyone else is welcome too, but, yeah...

Thanks!

Looking forward to encouragement and encouraging others!

justagirl4god

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New gal!

justagirl4god — Wed, 20 May 2009 04:30:34 GMT

Hey y'all!

Well, as you can see, I'm a newbie!
I'm 15yrs old, in yr 11, and trying to live a life of purity and Godliness in a culture that pushes the opposite! I'd love to make some good friends who will encorage me to do the right thing and not give into temptation. Advice from (older) more experienced women who would love to share would be great!
Just a little of my journey... I have, for a number of years, struggled with masturbation, however, in the last few months I have really found strength though reading books such as Every Young Woman's Battle to overcome temptation. I know that God in me is most powerful and I am destined to overcome sin! PS. I still struggle... alot! So, I'm on the look out for someone/s who wouldn't mind keeping me accountable and supporting me. I'd love to do the same for anyone else as well - just let me know!

Blessings to you, girls 4 God!

justagirl4god

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Prayer

brbrfrncsc — Thur, 02 Apr 2009 22:44:55 GMT

Hi, I am new here and wanted to have prayer for what I am dealing with. I recently reconnected with a boyfriend from years ago and have talked to him everyday non stop since november. I find myself anticipating his emails, his texts and the chance of running into him. My mind wonders off to being with him even when my husband of 20 years is right next to me. I find myself being more explicit in messages and "inviting" to him but he has not taken the "bait". I want to stop this and feel tremendous guilt about it. I have to add that my H is not emotionally fulfilling at all. I chalk it up to how he was raised but it is harder to deal with as I get older. I thank God the EA has not taken up any of the offers but the guilt I deal with is about to kill me. I would be devastated if my H was involved in something like this with another woman! I am also worried about how the EA man feels about me or what he thinks of me.

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Shannon's NEW Web Community!!

InHisSteps13099 — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 18:40:56 GMT

Hello friends!
Shannon has started a new web community to foster conversations and connections between her readers for all her books.
Have no fear this form will continue to remain open and active. However Shannon and her staff will be posting on this new community.
~Skyla

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(A article from her February newsletter)

Why Do We Need Community?
HTML clipboard ML clipboardI was recently flipping channels while walking on my treadmill, and came across an interesting documentary about a young boy who was abandoned as a toddler and raised by a pack of wolves. As you can imagine, his table manners were pretty atrocious and his social skills certainly wouldnt land him a job at any Fortune 500 company. It took years of living in captivity and being coached by caring adults before he learned to fulfill his destiny of being a productive young man who could be in healthy relationship with other human beings.

We cant deny the benefit of living in community with like-minded individuals. Whatever we aspire to become, it helps to surround ourselves with those very kinds of people. And that is especially true when it comes to our sexuality!

Unfortunately, openly discussing matters of human sexuality in our homes and churches is still incredibly taboo. Every time I speak somewhere, people lament the fact that their parents never told them anything (or said ridiculous stuff like sex is horrible, dirty, nasty so save it for the person you marry). The church often focuses so much on the negative aspects of sex (adultery, fornication, pornography, etc.) that we can easily lose site of the fact that our sexuality is a beautiful gift from God intended to bless our marriage relationships. Sometimes we can feel so alone in our pursuit of a holy sexual lifestyle, and have nowhere to turn to ask the hard questions or seek sage advice about healthy marital sex.

Thats why Im so excited to announce that we have created three new Web Communities for the benefit of our readers:

 * Every Womans Battle - for adult women looking to overcome pre-marital or extra-marital sexual & emotional temptation
 * Every YOUNG Womans Battle - for teens and college students who are seeking to guard their minds, hearts and bodies in this sex-saturated world
 * Sexually Confident Wives - for married couples looking to connect more intimately and cultivate the strongest and healthiest sex life possible

None of us learn to be healthy sexual beings on our own. Countless wonderful individuals lined my personal journey toward sexual integrity and sexual intimacy in marriage. All of them were invaluable - counselors, pastors, college professors, other authors on the topic, etc. etc. But I have to admit that friends - fellow strugglers on the path - have by far been the most helpful. When youre feeling overwhelmed by sexual and emotional battles, you want to be encouraged by someone whos been there, done that, got the t-shirt and the video, and walked away an OVERCOMER!

Thats exactly the kind of folks that will be gathering in these three segments of the Shannon Ethridge Web Community. If you need encouragement in one of these areas, or if you have encouragement to grant others, I hope youll consider joining us by clicking here (http://shannonethridge.ning.com/)!

Forum: Open Forum

Shannon's NEW Web Community!

InHisSteps13099 — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 18:39:59 GMT

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Embraced for the God of Israel

pameladyrud — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 19:31:09 GMT

     Hi, there. :-) I'm 33 and have never dated. I am still a virgin physically--thank you, Jesus; even so, Jesus is helping me walk in victory over masturbation and Internet pornography.  I struggle with depression and having hope of improving my character enough to be valued and loved unconditionally now and especially in marriage (I recognize that I have a stronghold in my thoughts of performance based acceptance).
     I was sexually violated as a child and grew up with anger and some violence in the home.
     I often get caught in the negative thinking that regardless of the Bible's truth, I'm not beautiful on the inside, acceptable, and valuable. I fear I would fail at marriage, especially considering all my non-Spirit-led choices everyday.
     I feel close with God, family, and friends only in the moments and times when I'm not isolating or thinking negatively and ungratefully.

Would you all agree with me in prayer:
    Holy Spirit, help me not to believe and live by my feelings. Give me supernatural desire to love You and others and think gratefully. Amen. :-) AND apply this prayer to us all in the Body of Christ. :-)

Thanks for listening :-)

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How do you delete posts or your account?

Mon, 19 Jan 2009 12:30:31 GMT

Hi

im just wondering how you delete your account,

I cant find anything on here that tells me.

Thanks

god bless

Forum: New Member Introductions

I'm new to the board

olga30 — Thur, 15 Jan 2009 20:04:36 GMT

Hello everyone,

I'm so glad to be here, I have been struggling with sexual impurity for years. I need a lot of help. I feel like an addict, I know the Lord loves me and forgives me . I also know his promises, but it's so hard. I feel like having sex and pleasing myself, I have been trying really hard honestly with God's help I'm staying strong. I just hope one day I can look at this post and say I'm finally free from sexual impurity. If you can pray for me that I don't fall into temptation that would be great. May God bless you all in this Journey.

Thanks,
Olga

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New Here

PamelaB129 — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 19:49:50 GMT

Hello All! I am currently reading Completely His and cry just about every other page when I decided to search online to see if I could locate hits on Shannon ----- Wow, what a great find here! I hope to be able to talk with others who are new here and others who have been on here a while. I have always had faith but not a close relationship with Christ and have been working on pursuing this relationship the past 9 months or so. I do well myself, but would like others to talk to about it, as well as perhaps some advice on how to bring my daughters around. I didn't bring them up in the Christian faith and now it is very difficult to try to cultivate a desire in them. My oldest leaves for college this coming fall and I want to give her a special bible to take with her, for when she feels she is ready. Any suggestions welcome. Thanks for having this great spot to come to! I look forward to many fine times spent reading and writing....Pamela

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Newbie

brandymcmillan — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 17:53:36 GMT

Hello, I am a newbie here on the forums. I ran across Shannon's website while searching for resources on reconciliation. My dh and I were divorced last Feb. after 12 years of marriage and then remarried again in Sept. We just tell people our divorce wasn't working out for us...lol...Looking forward to chatting with you all.

Forum: New Member Introductions

I'm new!

Charmingcue — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 19:51:10 GMT

Hi there! I found this board today and I am excited about it!
I read Every Single Woman's Battle and now reading Every Single Woman's Battle. I am starting a new ministry at my church for single women who strive to maintain a life of purity! I welcome your prayers, thoughts and ideas. I have never lead a ministry before and I am completely terrified!

Thank you and God's riches blessings!

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First Timer

sbmit2gd — Thur, 18 Dec 2008 14:17:24 GMT

Hi!
I've never done a posting before and was just wondering what it was like.
Any new sisters in Christ out there? HI! glad to meet you.

Forum: New Member Introductions

Cleaver Update

cleaver888 — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 07:29:27 GMT

Hi guys! I hope God has been blessing and helping each one of you. I thought I'd just give an update on my struggle with m. Since September ( the last time I masturbated) the Holy Spirit has helped me not to sin. When I get tempted He reminds me that its wrong and that I have a choice, that I can rely on Him for help and that its not worth a few moments of "pleasure" in the long run. I thank Him so much for helping me not to masturbate and pray He helps me not start to relax my boundaries or think I can do it on my own. I've done that before and fell right back into sin. He's taught me to rely on Christ's strength because without Him I really can't do anything. May the Lord continue to bless, help, and keep each of you

Forum: Check-In

I need a prayer partner

ivy19 — Thur, 11 Dec 2008 21:26:06 GMT

I have been struggling with looking at porn and need someone to keep me accountable. please help!!

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