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cheekie3:
All -
My entire family have been and still are in a very bad place for over ten years.
We are at our wits end; and can no longer cope - and we are doubting the Truths of God.
It has been a constant non stop living nightmare; and we are wondering why we were ever born and we just wish to die.
We do not appear to have any peace, joy or love from Our Father - and He appears not to answer our prayers nor end this nightmare, in spite of us asking for greater wisdom.
We feel as if we are the worst failures ever.
We are experiencing all the evil and none of the good.
It appears that we are on our own; and no one really cares about us - and we wonder how much longer Our Father will continue with our suffering.
We have told Our Father we totally give up, on many occasions.
We feel deserted and alone and without any hope of any improvement.
I feel absolutely useless and worthless.
I keep thinking of Job; and wonder how long he suffered - and I do not recollect reading that anyone actually prayed for Job.
George.
Gina:
What's going on exactly, George? I remember you were experiencing some money troubles and your son was having a hard time growing up. Good thing you have an internet connection -- Do you feel comfortable sharing what other things are going on in your life openly on the forum? Or is it too personal?
G. Driggs:
George,
Believe it or not you have described the exact same situation me and my family are in. Every word you said is true about me. Its a miracle i still have hope at all. Just know God has the best intentions and something much better in store than what we can see at the moment. Its only for a little while is what i keep telling myself.
Its so hard to do anything good without Jesus, and it seems most of the time He does not help me despite my cries and pleas. There is nothing to do except wait, keep trying and praying. Lately ive been praying for death more than anything else, it just seems like too much sometimes.
Dont get me wrong, but it's good to know im not the only one going through such an evil experience. Here a couple Scriptures ive been meditating on a lot, i hope they help and give hope like they've done for me.
1Pe 5:6 Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:
1Pe 5:7 Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.
1Pe 5:8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:
1Pe 5:9 Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world.
1Pe 5:10 But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.
Ecc 1:13 I applied my heart to inquiring and exploring by wisdom concerning all that is done under the heavens:it is an experience of evil Elohim has given to the sons of humanity to humble them by it.
Its not for nothing, as horrible and hard it may seem sometimes. Some things just have to be endured and experienced, and if God is willing we will overcome, albeit through much trials and tribulation.
There is a lot of good God gives us, its just hard to see sometimes. Clothes and food and a home are good things. This forum is a good thing. Knowing what we go through now is what will qualify us for the Kingdom of Heaven is a good thing right? Even if i dont make it, the lake of fire is a good thing, as it will cleanse me and free me from sin, evil, death and this world. No doubt it is better to be judged now rather than later, but neither is up to me.
Ray wasnt kidding when he said getting saved is the hardest thing we'll ever do, and today you are closer than you ever have been to being rescued. Hang in there and lets pray for one another, Jesus is praying for us too.
Ian 155:
--- Quote from: cheekie3 on July 15, 2012, 08:29:09 AM ---All -
My entire family have been and still are in a very bad place for over ten years.
We are at our wits end; and can no longer cope - and we are doubting the Truths of God.
It has been a constant non stop living nightmare; and we are wondering why we were ever born and we just wish to die.
We do not appear to have any peace, joy or love from Our Father - and He appears not to answer our prayers nor end this nightmare, in spite of us asking for greater wisdom.
We feel as if we are the worst failures ever.
We are experiencing all the evil and none of the good.
It appears that we are on our own; and no one really cares about us - and we wonder how much longer Our Father will continue with our suffering.
We have told Our Father we totally give up, on many occasions.
We feel deserted and alone and without any hope of any improvement.
I feel absolutely useless and worthless.
I keep thinking of Job; and wonder how long he suffered - and I do not recollect reading that anyone actually prayed for Job.
George.
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Hey George,I wish I could just come and take you out and show you what I have been thru and am going thru [BTW this really started getting hot whn I found this forum]
I will tell you one thing I learned and this is not something you can prepare for this comes like a thief and that is the understanding that God Is all in All - when you are burning and start doubting he is in that, it seems a necessity - when you are groveling and have sold all your household items he is there when you ask Lord how should I feed the kids tonight and he shows you a 42' tv you think na they need a little pleasure - then you end up selling it , wow I cant tell you this in words but what Job found out is that God is all in all he put his hand over his mouth and said I have no words you are right where you need to be your dawn id here it is the 3rd watch shortly you will be humbled and be able to say
42:2 "I know you can do everything. You make plans, and nothing can change or stop them.
Job 42:3 You asked, 'Who is this ignorant person saying these foolish things?' I talked about things I did not understand. I talked about things too amazing for me to know.
Yes sir God Is with you, he will not leave you even though to our mind he left long ago - think about what you have ie health -kids ,family,supplies etc you will find something to hold onto and give thanks - To me I am in the process of dying and no one can help not even the greatest theologian or paster this is personal so pray at all time it will not be long and you will come out complete in him - take your eyes off the small things they are distractions, you will see you are dying to lust of the flesh, dying to lust of the eyes, and most important you are dying to fear of man - What are they saying ,I'm surrounded ,wonder what they think ?
I truly will pray for you
2Co 6:9 To some people we are not known, but we are well known. We seem to be dying, but look! We continue to live. We are punished, but we are not killed.
2Co 6:10 We have much sadness, but we are always rejoicing. We are poor, but we are making many people rich in faith. We have nothing, but really we have everything.
Ian
cjwood:
ian, your words back to george and the other george were so comforting to me, and no doubt many others who will read them. the Scriptures you showed us from job and 2 corinthians were like a healing ointment to me today. thank you.
claudia
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