I have had a long and struggling relationship with God and am trying to follow Jesus as best as I can. My faith has grown and recently I have made strides in resisting sin in my life. I have seen some real change and am now able to forgive where once it was impossible (I posted about this on the old Roosh V forum). Some of this growth is due to an experience I had about a year ago (at a very low point) when I repented, surrendered my life and forgave others, while some is due to the influence of a young woman (whom I am in a relationship with) and her brother and their example and prayers.
I still struggle with getting mad about things and sometimes it just happens and I slip up. I know the fruits of the spirit are love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self control (Gal 5:22-23). I want all of this. I am praying, reading God's word and attend church. I also know God has to change me. Is there anything else I should be doing to accelerate this process?
I still struggle with getting mad about things and sometimes it just happens and I slip up. I know the fruits of the spirit are love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self control (Gal 5:22-23). I want all of this. I am praying, reading God's word and attend church. I also know God has to change me. Is there anything else I should be doing to accelerate this process?