Welcome Andy. The beginning is the most difficult part of your Christian walk because this when Satan will try his hardest to get you to fall away from the faith. Be prepared for trials, tribulation and persecution. It will be all worth it in the end because we have hope of whats to come - eternal life.
Keep praying, Jesus will give you the strength and He will carry your burden. I will pray for you too. Fellowship is really important, make sure you stay in fellowship and don't be too proud to tell someone when you need prayer. Here are some verses that you can meditate on and I hope they will encourage you and help you along your way:
1 Corinthians 10:13 "And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out, so that you can stand up under it."
Romans 12:2 "Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind."
2 Corinthians 12:9 "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness."
Romans 12:21 "Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good."
1 Peter 5:7 "Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you."
Matthew 28:20b "And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age."
Romans 8:31 "If God is for us, who can be against us?"
Matthew 11:28 "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest."
Isaiah 40:29 "He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength."
James 4:7,8 "Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double minded."
Proverbs 3:1 "My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart, for they will prolong your life many years and bring you peace and prosperity."
Proverbs 3:5 "Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight."
2 Corinthians 7:1 "Since we have these promises, dear friends, let us purify ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, perfecting holiness out of reverence for God."
1 John 2:6 "Whoever claims to live in him must walk as Jesus did."
John 8:31,32 "If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free."
Proverbs 16:3 "Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and he will establish your plans."
Have a blessed day and be strong in the LORD.
