For a long time, God has been dealing with me about leaving dA. I've tried to avoid it for a long time, I love deviantART. I did not want to give it up, I still do not. Pastor was preaching about the Garden of Gathsemony (sp) tonight, about letting go of your own will and handing the reins over to God . I talked to the pastor about it tonight, though I didn't tell him exactly what God wanted me to give up, and now I'm sure what God wants me to do. Can't deny it anymore. And I mean really, what else am I to do after all my fine talk of God always knowing what's best for us all no matter what decision He makes?
I want to say a few things before I go.
First, my leaving because of my faith. This does not in any way mean that I think that all Christians should avoid this site--God wants me to leave because I'm too easily tempted. Remember in a previous entry how I admitted to having been a somewhat dirty person as an 11 year old? Well, I shun that part of me now--the old self, the part of me that still likes sin and the things of this world, but there are still times I get tempted. I'm most ashamed to admit it, but there are no two ways about it. That's the truth. You see, as a Christian, when you join God's family, you are made a "new creature". You have a new self, and you have an old self. The new self is perfect, wants to accomplish God's will and lead others to Him. The old self is to be crucified with Christ, figuratively speaking. However, if you feed your old self, you can get out of God's will and back into the world. You are still in God's family, just...sorry to sound repetitive, but...out of His will. Other Christians may be able to handle temptations better than me, I don't know. All I know is, I have to leave for the sake of my spiritual health, to feed the new self I got when I received Jesus as my Savior. My motto is "Dare to take a stand." I cannot do this if I'm constantly compromising.

Second, I apologize to all you people who just started watching me. I'll miss sharing my art with everyone, I'll miss sharing my philosophy with everyone. I'll miss everything I've done here except the possibility of running across something...explicit. Perhaps I'll stop in once in a while, perhaps I'll be able to come back eventually. Maybe I'll only come on to load my art for sharing purposes. I don't know, I'll just have to see what God leads me to do.

Third, I'll check in the next day or so to answer any questions any of you may have. I can't just up and leave you hanging, know what I mean?

Fourth, other places you can find me actively on the internet:
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Webkinz.com name: CookieTN

I also have an account on tangle.com now, but will not post a link to my profile here as it contains my first and last name.



Sites I'm on but not active with:
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Next, can anyone direct me to some decent art sharing websites? Photobucket is not an option as they now only give you limited space with a free account. If I cannot find another art website, I might only come on here to upload my art to share with others. But that would not be ideal, as the temptation would still be present that way.

, I haven't forgotten about my promise to read up on coal powered energy. I've procrastinated on that for a long while and I apologize for this. I'll have to get on it and soon.


Bye, everyone. I'm really sad about having to leave, being the emotional person I just am. Yet, at the same time, I look forward to deepening my relationship with God and I know that since God led me to this decision, I will not regret it. God's been trying to tell me to leave for a long time. Sometimes you just have to let go of what you want the most. Godspeed, all. God bless you.