Why you are here now is surely no mere coincidence or a function of fate and random chance. You are brought here for a purpose and for a reason.
Welcome to my personal blog,
CONFLICTS and TRIUMPHS
Life of a Discreet Struggling Christian Homosexual
Basically, this blog is about my life as a Christian who have been struggling in the mire of homosexuality. Through this blog, I will share with you how my life has been from the past to the present. I will share with you the conflicts and triumphs I experienced-- the events, problems, and issues I have encountered along the way; the pain, the tears and the burden of having something I don't want; the loneliness and difficulty of struggling alone; the unanswered questions, uncertainties, apprehensions, the fears and worries, etc.; and the how I dealt with all of them. I will share to you my life story beginning from my eventful early childhood, to my rough teenage years, and up to the present.
Primarily, I created this blog to be an extension of my thoughts, an avenue to express my insights and feelings, a means to share my opinions and perspectives, a vent to pour out my joys and frustrations and speak out my heart, and ultimately a way for me to personally reach out to, encourage and inspire others who are in a similar situation as I am.
To date, I still am a struggling homosexual, wrestling against this overwhelming spiritual malady for years --sometimes winning but most of the times falling. I feel tired and worn. I have done terrible things. Sin has kept me slave for the most part. Many times I find myself on the verge of quitting, even to the point of hoping to die so all of this shall end. However, the abundant grace of God, the love of Jesus, and the power of the Holy spirit keeps me right on track and always gets me back up to my feet again. God never gave up on me. Inspite of my repeated wanderings, I still feel his presence surrounding me, his arms around me. His love sustains me even in my worst times. His grace compels me not to quit but keep on. Despite the appalling force of the Devil and the overwhelming weakness of my corrupted human nature, my candle is still burning with faith and hope that with continued perseverance and trust in the Almighty God, I will come out victorious. In the end, it doesn't matter how long or short you fought or how fierce the fight was, as long as you fought a good fight and emerged triumphant.
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As of the moment, the rest of this blog is still under construction. This landing page you are viewing right now is only temporary. My very hectic schedule is preventing me from devoting the needed amount of time to finally complete and launch this blog. However, with the highest amount of certainty, I assure you that this blog will be fully functional very soon. Just hang in there. :) Better yet, bookmark this site now.
In the meantime, I would like to grab this opportunity to appeal to you. I want this blog to not only contain my life story but yours as well. I highly encourage you to write down your thoughts, personal stories, pressing issues and concerns, words of encouragements, and valuable insights on things concerning the life of a homosexual Christian. Share it here and have it published in the site for others to read. The reason for this is because I strongly believe that just like you and me, there are many other Christians out there who are silently and desperately struggling with homosexuality -- ALONE. Life can be very difficult. I can attest that there can be nothing worse than having your heart in conflict with your mind, your emotions against reason, and your life against your beliefs and ideals. For a Christian, knowing that your sexuality contradicts God's design and purpose can be very difficult and distressing which is further complicated by society's expectations, prejudice and discrimination. Having said that, it is my goal that this site be of tremendous help to all especially to those who are in pain -- unknown to their family, friends, and loved ones. My testimony, your testimony, our testimonies -- can be the very instrument the Holy Spirit will use to give them strength, courage, and the willingness and power to overcome.
You can send your literary contributions to
conflictsandtriumphs@yahoo.com. Remember, sharing promotes meditation, reflection, and integration on your part. So it will not only benefit your personal and spiritual life but as well as those reading it. In fact, as i am typing these words, I feel spiritually invigorated and I feel joy recalling how good and merciful God has been amidst my faults and shortcomings. I am reminded once again that He is always there especially when you need Him most.
I believe that sharing means growing and learning. The story you share can potentially bless the lives of the readers.
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Soon, everything in this world will come to an end. Only the righteous, by God's grace, shall remain. The things in this world and all it's evil corruptions shall soon forever be banished. Worldly pleasures and moral decadence shall cease. Sadness and pain will forever be forgotten. The best is yet to come to those who stay faithful to God no matter what.
As we continue our spiritual struggle, it is worthwhile to remember that having the homosexual "tendencies" and "inclinations" is NOT sinful, but giving in to them would surely lead to sinful acts. Having a homosexual feeling and "acting" on that feeling are two different things. Acknowledging and accepting that we feel different from the rest doesn't separate us from our God. It should rather help us to deal with things squarely, maturely, and in the righteous way. The more we feel the gravity of our fallen nature and the more we feel we are a sinner, the more dependent we become on God and the closer He comes to take us by the hand.
I am a homosexual. I am a sinner just like anybody else. But I know God loves me and He will never forsake me. He knows that I was born into this sin-sick world, a victim of circumstance. I did not choose the way I am nor do I rejoice in how I feel. He sees in my heart that constant desire and the conscious effort not to give in to my unnatural desires. He knows my human nature. And so He gives more grace.
God loves the worst of sinners, forgives and receives those who are penitent, and embraces everyone who comes to him. If He loves me, surely so do you.
In our personal and spiritual warfare, let us put on a good fight. Earthly pleasures are but temporal. What is at hand is eternal. So let us not grow tired and weary. After all, with Christ Jesus on our side, we are more than conquerors!
God bless you!
"True happiness only comes from knowing you are right with God; It stems from having a close relationship with Him"
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