I'm Tired

[Porter]

I'm just tired. I'm not even that old at 52, but I'm tired. Tired of Satan trying to bring me down because of my sins. I've given up on trying, I don't know what to do. Help, I'm desperate and scared. So pathetic, I know.
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[Musterseed]

You're not alone Porter. This is very difficult, but this is how we enter the Kingdom,
through much tribulation . Much (sigh😞)

We are in a heatwave right now and just got notice that there is a forest fire
burning 20 minutes away so we are a little nervous, waiting for an evacuation order.
Every one is sick and tired , anxious, exhausted, afraid of the circumstance's
happening in the world.

God will see us through, all of us. He said " be not afraid for I am with you".
Jesus told Satan to get thee hence .  As He is , so are we in the world.
I will pray for you my brother. We love you.

[Wendy]

Hi Porter


I'm praying for you Porter

like mustardseed said these are very hard times these tribulations that we go through and all the wicked in the world can take its toll on you but hang in there God will definitely see you through

Pamela, I pray that God keeps you safe from those fires  I don't like this heat at all. I prefer the winter this heat just makes me sick

God bless
Wendy

[Musterseed]

Yes Wendy ...thank you. Let it snow, let it snow , let it snow🎶🎵🎶🎵

I wonder if there will be snow in the new world?

[ralph]

I'm just tired. I'm not even that old at 52, but I'm tired. Tired of Satan trying to bring me down because of my sins. I've given up on trying, I don't know what to do. Help, I'm desperate and scared. So pathetic, I know.
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You aren't alone Porter.  I am the same age and in a similar place. 

Remember Satan will be cast down.   

Revelation 12:10
10 Then I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, "Now salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of His Christ have come, for the accuser of our brethren, who accused them before our God day and night, has been cast down.

Praying for you bro. 

Psalm 107:4-9

4 They wandered in the wilderness in a desolate way;
They found no city to dwell in.
5 Hungry and thirsty,
Their soul fainted in them.
6 Then they cried out to the Lord in their trouble,
And He delivered them out of their distresses.
7 And He led them forth by the right way,
That they might go to a city for a dwelling place.
8 Oh, that men would give thanks to the Lord for His goodness,
And for His wonderful works to the children of men!
9 For He satisfies the longing soul,
And fills the hungry soul with goodness.

[Rene]

I'm just tired. I'm not even that old at 52, but I'm tired. Tired of Satan trying to bring me down because of my sins. I've given up on trying, I don't know what to do. Help, I'm desperate and scared. So pathetic, I know.

I hear you and will keep you in my prayers Porter.  I often have to remind myself that our Creator has a Master Plan of salvation and healing for all of us.  Without that blessed knowledge, I would be in total despair also as I witness and experience the evils of this age.  Sending you a spiritual hug.

Rene

[arion]

Every man a liar yet let God be true! 

Find a couple of promises from his word that resonate with you and hold on to them for dear life.  Nothing can separate us from the love of God, no temptation has fallen upon us that is not common to man and right now God has us exactly where not only he wants us but where we need to be.

If there was a better way for God to accomplish his plan for the world and us in particular then he would do it that way.

[Dave in Tenn]

The Spirit is willing.  The flesh is weak. 

Did you read that right?  There is now no condemnation.

[HoneyLamb56]

Praying for you Porter.  Thought of Psalm 143; starts out with "Answer me speedily oh Lord, my spirit fails"; hope you find comfort and help in this Psalm

Diane

[HoneyLamb56]

Good morning Porter...you were on my mind.  I was searching for a poem under "off topic discussions" and started reading some old threads.  Please read some of them as there were others experiencing "giving up" and how they expressed their feelings.  The awesome responses they got was very uplifting as so many on this forum had/have so much God given wisdom.  You may find renewed strength.

May God bless you in leading you on your path to peace and uplifting your burdens.

Diane

[casey]

I know what you mean brother, hang in there brother.

             PRO 3:5

                    CASEY

[Porter]

Thanks everybody, it means a lot. It seems, even when we know we are appointed to tribulation, it is still very challenging.

[ralph]

Thanks everybody, it means a lot. It seems, even when we know we are appointed to tribulation, it is still very challenging.

I'm right there with you, bro. I still face moments of great weakness when enduring tribulation. But isn't that the purpose of these fiery trials? To reveal our weaknesses so we can recognize what is still within us, and so that Christ burns them out of us?

[Porter]

I think you're right Ralph. The trial that made me make this thread didn't break me, but it was a step towards just that.

The other day I experienced a trial severe enough that it revived that free willing beast within. So much so that I lost all hope for a little while. I couldn't see a way to turn back to the Lord. Jesus, as faithful as He is showed me He still has all power and authority and nothing could seperate me from His love.

The question that came up afterward was, how do I remain in His rest? Then I remembered, it's not of him wills or runs, but of God Who shows mercy. I had a feeling I'd have to deal with vanity in the way I did eventually.