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Sorry to be so late, I honestly you would not believe the rough week I’ve had XP

Anyways, our little guy Jitters here was actually the result of an RP that Mods Yosh and Kitty and I did like 3 or 4 years ago. This was honestly the most perfect way I could think of to bring both him and these prompts to life. XD 

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Side-effects

For people with strong egocentrism and self-view, the bigger their contributions are, the more troubles they tend to cause, as they may use such contributions to justify their egocentrism.

With Benefits

“When you live a life of abandoned love, surrendered before awe of God, here’s what you’ll experience : Abundant life. Continual protection. And complete satisfaction!” Prov 19:23TPT

Once upon a time, I didn’t want Jesus. I was unhappy, always hurt feelings, and wanting revenge. Then I met Jesus and fell head over heels in love with Him. Still, I wanted to get even with people who’d hurt me in the past.

One day I read Mt. 6:15ESV “but if you do not forgive others their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.” Oh how that hurt my heart, cutting deeply. If you’ve been reading these devotionals, you’ve likely read about the roads I walked learning to forgive.

Then God led me to another verse: “By this everyone will know that you are My disciples, if you love one another” Jn 13:35NIV. Love them? This scripture had to be limited to just nice people right? 

“But I say, love your enemies! Pray for those who persecute you!” Mt 5:44NLT. That’s a bit much, don’t you think? Jesus must have knowledge which we don’t have. When I love enemies, I’m totally freed from what they did— AND— I begin reaping benefits: such as our text scripture.

Loving is the only way to live. Forgiving sets us instantly free from the bondage satan wanted us ensnared in. God teaches how to love more and avoid pitfalls! Living the exact opposite of the world’s ways, makes no sense to the human mind. But in the end, loving proves out to be the most successful way. 

When we are obedient to love even our enemies, there are side-effects. “There’s a private place reserved for the lovers of God, where they sit near him and receive the revelation-secrets of his promises.” Psm 25:14TPT “Yet when holy lovers of God cry out to him with all their hearts, the Lord will hear them and come to rescue them from all their troubles.” Psm 34::17TPT “The faithful lovers of God will inherit the earth and enjoy every promise of God’s care, dwelling in peace forever.” Psm 37:29TPT “The godly will celebrate in the triumph of good over evil. And the lovers of God will trample the wickedness of the wicked under their feet!” Psm 58:10TPT “Listen, you lovers of God! Hate evil, for God can keep you from wrong and protect you from the power of wickedness.” Psm 97:10TPT “Their descendants will be prosperous and influential. Every generation of his godly lovers will experience his favor.” Psm 112:2TPT If these promised benefits haven’t lit your fire, then your wood is sopping wet. 

God wants to fulfill every promised side-effect. Yes, “In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in various trials, so that the authenticity of your faith—more precious than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.” 1Pet 1:6-7BSB Stuff that hurts happens. Yet, God is on the other side of trials with benefits for us after being purified with fire.

Jesus informed us, trouble’s coming, Jn 16:33, but finished even verse 33 with a promise— “…But take heart! I have overcome the world.” Those eight words bridge life back to the side-effects we’ve been promised and He will fulfill. All that’s required for us to receive is to believe. Will you believe and receive? It’s your choice. You choose.

PRAYER: Almighty God, thank You for Your promises. Thank You for being faithful and true to Your Word. Be glorified in all these things. We desire Your side-effects in our lives, in Jesus’ name I pray.

joint pain

lower back pain and sometimes shoulder pain, especially when I lay down

dry lips and skin obviously, but also dry eyes to the point where my right eye got really red and irritated for a couple of days. Dry hair could be considered a positive side-effect, since I don’t have to wash my hair as often!

the corners of my mouth are cracked and have been cracked for a long time and don’t seem to be healing anytime soon

exhaustion and difficulty getting out of bed

bloody nose every morning since week four. I don’t get nosebleeds, it’s just that when I blow my nose in the morning, blood comes out. Also, my nose is runny all the time nowadays, which is very unusual for me. I think the drug makes me more vulnerable to illnesses like the common cold.

I’m probably forgetting something, but those are a few I can name! And I’ve noticed I keep getting more side-effects as time goes by. They scare me a bit but Accutane is my last resort so I’m sticking it out in hopes that it will help with my acne.

Jaw-clenching & teeth-grinding (bruxism) - while awake and while sleeping; jaw and molar soreness as a result

Agitation - quick to anger or upset, difficulty de-escalating, calming down

Bruising - bruise more easily, inexplicably

Sensitivity to temperatures - the comfort margin is slim and varies post medication; overheat very easily as of late

Circulation/temperature - cold fucking feet, sometimes like ice; usually both, but one might be freezing while the other is fine; legs easily fall asleep

Insomnia - hightened sensitivity to stimulants (coffee, matcha, ginger)

Headaches - sensitivity to fragrances esp perfumes and colognes, smoke from incense or anything really, artificially synthesized smelly stuff

Constipation - very high sensitivity to constipating foods (white rice esp)

Vertigo, motion sickness, dizziness - standing up, seeing spots, losing balance (my eyes is all fucked up)

Initially - weight loss (like 4 pounds - 113 to 109, I’m 5'5.75" tall), all foods tasted bitter, bruxism, headaches, etc

And more probs…