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Utter despair
hillsbororiver:
Hi Sandy,
Dear Sister I was hoping you would have checked back with us by now, many of us have been in that dark and lonely place you presently find yourself in, you have many brothers and sisters who are concerned about you and that are praying for you Sandy.
I won't bore you with a long story but I have been on the brink of just giving up, having nowhere to call home, no money, no job and being alone can do that to a person especially when you don't even have a knowledge of the Lord and His "bizarre" (to our minds) way of dealing with us as He molds us in His image. Our Lord felt the same (and worse) misery during His walk here too, He wanted to give up in despair (let this cup pass) but following the will of His Father prevailed over His heartache and dire circumstances, He overcame and through Him so will you.
Sandy I live right up the road from you in Tampa, perhaps you could contact me in regard to some sort of employment as I have many contacts in this part of the state. Please PM me in regard to this.
His Peace and Love to you Sister,
Joe
Ward:
Sandy:
--- Quote ---I can't expect God to do anything for me if I have these shifting feelings, as the verses above state so clearly. So I might as well stop praying because it's a sham, and God knows it.
--- End quote ---
You got that right! God knows it! And it was exactly what he planned before you were even conceived.
Remember this... Our prayers are not for God's benefit. They are for ours. He knows exactly what we need. Remember the verses about the lilies of the field and the birds of the air. Your prayers are not a surprise to God. He is not disappointed in them or you. Your comments about these prayers say one very strong thing to me. They are working. Not for what you had in mind, but for what God Willed. You've noticed that they are nothing but a sham. Well done... God's Will is going to come about. Your prayers don't change this. Maybe that is too hard to accept, but it is true.
--- Quote ---Why is God doing this to me? Maybe He does want me to kill myself. Maybe that is His will.
--- End quote ---
If your guess as to God's Will is true, can *you* do anything to overcome His Will? (Answer Hint: NOPE!) Can you add or take away even one nanosecond from the life that God has made for you? (Answer Hint: See previous hint) Is any of this a 'Good thing'? (Answer Hint: Absolutely Yes!)
Maybe what I have written sounds harsh. I really do care deeply about you. I care deeply about all of the members and readers here. But this life (age) is not meant to be comfortable. Thankfully, it is only the tinest portion of deathlessness that we will ultimately be given. It will have taught you (and each person) much, but it is nothing more than 'the blink of an eye' in reality.
By the way... If this life was full of comfort and ease, what would we have learned? With the weak hearts we have started out with I think that a life of comfort and ease would breed much evil and sin.
So what is this life for? Well, I don't claim to know any more than anybody else, but there is one obvious reason for this life. To come to the ultimate truth, God is God. Every aspect of this life is known by God. When He caused you to exist He really did predestine and foreknow exactly how every single second of your life would be. And there is a good reason for every one of those seconds. Even if we are too blind to see them at this time.
Just in case... That doesn't mean that I am telling you that you should just 'do nothing.' To be blunt, you can't. I'm not telling you that you should quit praying. Instead, keep noticing what you are praying. Is it for your will or His?
Sandy, *my* will is that you would receive some comfort right now, but it is His that will be done. I will be praying for your comfort, but mostly I will be thanking God for the fact that you are a part of this forum, this church. And for all that He has given us all, thru you.
Hope some of this makes sense,
\/\/ard
pylady:
Sandy,
Just wanted to add my voice to those who are hoping to hear from you.
Please know you have many friends who are praying for you.
With love,
Cindy
Rene:
Sandy,
I pray that you are being strengthened to endure your trials. It is not easy to be longsuffering, but it is a fruit of God's Spirit and He can bless you to receive it. Keep on praying!
Peace and His grace to you.
Rene'
javajoe:
Hello everybody, I am new to this forum.
I read Sandy's post and I can totally identify what she is going through. I do through depression a lot, even having thoughts of suicide at times.
Sandy, Here is a one of my favorite scriptures. During those dark times, I believe God has a purpose for my good and His will:
Romans 8: 28: And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose
Hope that helps.
Joe
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