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Actually, the phrase isn't in the Bible but the Bible does say that "faith without works is dead".

Defender, your initial post asked us to pray that God would change you. He wants to and he will if you will actively seek to obey.

Just sitting there waiting to be zapped by God is defeat for you, my friend because God can't change your habits while you are passive. Have you ever tried to steer a parked car?

You have years of inertia to overcome. Start working around the house. TODAY! Now!

Look for odd jobs while your job search is on.

If you can't find odd jobs, volunteer! Why? You need to prove to future employers, your wife, and most ot all to yourself that you are changing no matter what.

I'd also suggest strict rationing of on-line time, including Free Republic. I did that last Lent as a spiritual discipline and it was very helpful. I plan to do it again.

In any case, I want ot pray for you and have my church join in.

Can you either post your first name or else Freepmail me so I can use your name in prayer?

God bless

Paul ( a.k.a. Newberger)

Just sitting there waiting to be zapped by God is defeat for you, my friend because God can't change your habits while you are passive. Have you ever tried to steer a parked car?

Wonderfully wise remark that bears repeating. I'll pray for you, too, G defender.

Pray for the willingness to change permanently. Once that prayer is established in your heart, you will succeed in overcoming your addictions and rotten habits.

Besides praying, looking for jobs and working at anything until A (not THE) right one shows up, you might consider getting some sort of help for depression, up to and including anti-depressants for no longer than a year and in smallest dose that works.

Also, if you have any chance of fitting into a Twelve Step group, find one and go. No better support anywhere....do you need to stop drinking or doing drugs or overeating or anything they have 12-Step meetings about? I don't want to know, but those groups are terrific and would probably be better for you than turning on your computer and coming here for help. Give us up!