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Please pray that God takes me from this life, soon. I really don't think I have any purpose, or reason to keep living on like this. Let me explain.

I have constantly been bullied, both verbally, and physically, ever since I was a kid. All throughout grade school, middle school, high school, and beyond. In middle school I actually cursed my life (in a very strong way, similar to a strong prayer).

Furthermore, in high school, I still got bullied by others, on nearly a daily basis. I hated my life, so much back then, I actually joked a few times to my fellow classmates about that was I going to kill myself. Even, after graduating high school, and I was still being bullied. I eventually ended up being diagnosed with moderate Social Anxiety Disorder, because of it, and have to take medication for it, to this very day. I'm also going deaf, and am around 90% deaf, currently. So, I take it God never intended me to have a social life. Even, if I really prayed for a good social life, and friends...even if God literally put them in my face...my life is wrecked far to much with anxiety, to embrace such wonderful things.

Some of the things have improved, I think, because I've been taking medication for a long time. But, yeah, I still get ridiculed (albeit not near as much, as I used to), but overall, my life hasn't really improved, to a point where I could honestly say I was "happy" with it. Nothing has really changed, I'm just far more withdrawn, and thus more tolerant to being bullied, so it doesn't affect me, as much as it used to.

Anyhow, I'm not going to kill myself, in case if anyone was worried. That would be a sin. I'd much rather have The Lord take my life, himself. That would be wonderful. Being there up in Heaven with Jesus, is far better then anything my wretched life here on Earth has ever amounted to. Besides, anyways, I wouldn't "die" if God took me, because technically your Soul doesn't die (and Heaven, by extension, is not a plane for the Dead, but of the Living!).

Anyways, please pray for me! Be it, that you want the Lord to take my life, so I will be in Heaven, at last. Or, maybe, you could pray that the Lord could change my life for the better, so that I would enjoy my life more, instead of being so full of hatred towards myself. I know that the Lord can perform miracles, so I believe nothing is too great for Him! On the other hand, I could understand if God did wanted to take my life (if it's really my time, then I'm not one to argue with God!). I've already prayed for both of these things, already, but neither has seem to come to pass. Sadly, my flesh, and spirit has grown rather weak, and I usually end up praying for God to "please kill me", rather then asking God to improve my life.

Anyways, thank you for reading my post, and God Bless all of you!
 
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Awww, we all have a purpose. I believe we are here on this Earth for that.

I pray that God will keep you in the palm of His hands. I pray that you will slowly get rid of the negativity and instead focus on all the good things.

Keep the faith! There's gotta be more to life than all our problems. :)
 
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I have asked God to take my life many times. That being said, I do not believe it is an appropriate request. The Apostle Paul realized how much better being with Jesus would be, but saw that he had a duty to fulfill on this earth.

I am so sorry to hear of your struggles; they are beyond anything I have experienced. I am praying for you.

Hold tight to the faith and actively seek ways to serve God and be a light, even in small ways. It may not be easy, but I truly think it is best if you force yourself out into the public sphere. Perhaps look for an organization composed of members with similar struggles, either emotional or physical ones. Also look at this way. Your life thus far has been one of change, right? True, you may not be happy with it even now, but as long as change is possible in your life (and I think everyone can hold onto this hope), there remains the chance that, maybe, one day, that change will be positive. We cannot see the future. We can only hope, trust, and obey.
 
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I've felt like wanting to take my life or have my life end many, many, many times, but I've never asked God for such because I know this isn't what He wants for me. When I put that into a bigger perspective, weighing God's word against my own feelings, I realize asking for death isn't the right thing. God won't lead us down a road of negativity. God is so, so much greater than what we're feeling; we have to trust in Him to bring us back to a lighter side and take it upon ourselves to seek out the right channels for dealing with our issues (support groups, therapy, etc.).

I pray that the Lord guides you through and out of your troubles.
 
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i pray for death all the time. not a bad thing. kill us God because we love you and got nothing to prove. not falling for this ego trip that so many force themselves to take due to them having such fears of death and rejection. not us, they gave their burden to us. light as hell with you though still I love you so that I feel the emotional pains of various types towards you.

thank you for blessing those who appear to be Godless for often I see they have you in their hearts. I rejoiced greatly to see that some of your greatest angels in this world have pretended they reject you. do not all things work for our good? are not all things revealing you and supporting your children in one way or another? keep us alive and keep leading our feet on that path which only you know and that you give freely to us. shall we not hear things no man has heard though we be deaf? let our hearts hear you Lord, that we may rejoice with you in heaven in this earth.
 
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Those who have experienced extremely dark times in their lives, can understand where this is coming from. I know.
All I can say is, give yourself a chance to want to stay around.

Life seems different the older we get. Views change.
It's good to hear you aren't contemplating suicide.
Hand your worries to God. He knows what he's doing.

Hold tight.
 
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Please pray that God takes me from this life, soon. I really don't think I have any purpose, or reason to keep living on like this. Let me explain.

I have constantly been bullied, both verbally, and physically, ever since I was a kid. All throughout grade school, middle school, high school, and beyond. In middle school I actually cursed my life (in a very strong way, similar to a strong prayer).

Furthermore, in high school, I still got bullied by others, on nearly a daily basis. I hated my life, so much back then, I actually joked a few times to my fellow classmates about that was I going to kill myself. Even, after graduating high school, and I was still being bullied. I eventually ended up being diagnosed with moderate Social Anxiety Disorder, because of it, and have to take medication for it, to this very day. I'm also going deaf, and am around 90% deaf, currently. So, I take it God never intended me to have a social life. Even, if I really prayed for a good social life, and friends...even if God literally put them in my face...my life is wrecked far to much with anxiety, to embrace such wonderful things.

Some of the things have improved, I think, because I've been taking medication for a long time. But, yeah, I still get ridiculed (albeit not near as much, as I used to), but overall, my life hasn't really improved, to a point where I could honestly say I was "happy" with it. Nothing has really changed, I'm just far more withdrawn, and thus more tolerant to being bullied, so it doesn't affect me, as much as it used to.

Anyhow, I'm not going to kill myself, in case if anyone was worried. That would be a sin. I'd much rather have The Lord take my life, himself. That would be wonderful. Being there up in Heaven with Jesus, is far better then anything my wretched life here on Earth has ever amounted to. Besides, anyways, I wouldn't "die" if God took me, because technically your Soul doesn't die (and Heaven, by extension, is not a plane for the Dead, but of the Living!).

Anyways, please pray for me! Be it, that you want the Lord to take my life, so I will be in Heaven, at last. Or, maybe, you could pray that the Lord could change my life for the better, so that I would enjoy my life more, instead of being so full of hatred towards myself. I know that the Lord can perform miracles, so I believe nothing is too great for Him! On the other hand, I could understand if God did wanted to take my life (if it's really my time, then I'm not one to argue with God!). I've already prayed for both of these things, already, but neither has seem to come to pass. Sadly, my flesh, and spirit has grown rather weak, and I usually end up praying for God to "please kill me", rather then asking God to improve my life.

Anyways, thank you for reading my post, and God Bless all of you!
It is your resentments towards those that bully you that is ruining your life.
It separates you from God. Forgive all those that bully you and stop resenting yourself and others. I don't feel sorry for you one bit.
What kind of a Christian do you call yourself anyway?
Listen to me, I am your friend.
Madera
 
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It is your resentments towards those that bully you that is ruining your life.
It separates you from God. Forgive all those that bully you and stop resenting yourself and others. I don't feel sorry for you one bit.
What kind of a Christian do you call yourself anyway?
Listen to me, I am your friend.
Madera

Sorry, but your a bit mistaken there. I have forgiven everyone that has bullied me, a long time ago, and continue to do so. I don't have resentment towards others at all. It usually makes me sometimes resentful towards myself, if anything. This may come as a surprise to you, but I value the well being of others, far more then my own life.

What kind of Christian do I think I am? I think I am forgiving. I don't hold resentment towards anyone, and I'm pretty sure I've forgiven everyone that has wronged me. I try to be polite, and friendly towards others, even though most of the time I'm withdrawn (mostly, because the social anxiety, and severe hearing loss, makes it terribly difficult to socialize with others).

Also, I don't expect pity from you, or anyone else on this world (no offence). The only pity I would seek is from the Lord, since he is abundant with mercy. I know that he can change my life, for the better, nothing is too great for Him.

Btw, the entire of this post, was to ask others to pray for me....that's all. I've prayed for myself, many times, and sometimes it has worked, and sometimes it helps to ask others (for example, I have asked my pastor, and other people in my church to pray for me, on several occasions).

Update: Ok, I'm feeling much better about my life. Thanks for the prayers! I really do appreciate them! I don't really hate myself, anymore, although I find it sometimes can be way too easy to be dragged down in the valley. I have plenty of faith, and hope, in the Lord, so I'm going to keep persevering, and try to find HIS purpose for my life (after all, my life is in HIS hands, so I have no reason to doubt Him).
 
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Sorry, but your a bit mistaken there. I have forgiven everyone that has bullied me, a long time ago, and continue to do so. I don't have resentment towards others at all. It usually makes me sometimes resentful towards myself, if anything. This may come as a surprise to you, but I value the well being of others, far more then my own life.

What kind of Christian do I think I am? I think I am forgiving. I don't hold resentment towards anyone, and I'm pretty sure I've forgiven everyone that has wronged me. I try to be polite, and friendly towards others, even though most of the time I'm withdrawn (mostly, because the social anxiety, and severe hearing loss, makes it terribly difficult to socialize with others).

Also, I don't expect pity from you, or anyone else on this world (no offence). The only pity I would seek is from the Lord, since he is abundant with mercy. I know that he can change my life, for the better, nothing is too great for Him.

Btw, the entire of this post, was to ask others to pray for me....that's all. I've prayed for myself, many times, and sometimes it has worked, and sometimes it helps to ask others (for example, I have asked my pastor, and other people in my church to pray for me, on several occasions).

Update: Ok, I'm feeling much better about my life. Thanks for the prayers! I really do appreciate them! I don't really hate myself, anymore, although I find it sometimes can be way too easy to be dragged down in the valley. I have plenty of faith, and hope, in the Lord, so I'm going to keep persevering, and try to find HIS purpose for my life (after all, my life is in HIS hands, so I have no reason to doubt Him).
 
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I have been right where you are, but I'm not anymore. There is hope, but you must hang in there with God. The bad behavior of others toward you it not a reflection on you or your worth. It is only a reflection on their character. God has a purpose for you. The enemy of your soul knows this and is trying to drag you down. Find people who can speak life into you. Call pastors or church group leaders when you're feeling down, people who can speak truth to you. Discouragement is a lie. There are better things for you in the future.

Yes, I will pray for you. Also, here is a place where you can talk to a spiritual coach online, anytime: http://www.groundwire.net/
 
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Please pray that God takes me from this life, soon. I really don't think I have any purpose, or reason to keep living on like this. Let me explain.

I have constantly been bullied, both verbally, and physically, ever since I was a kid. All throughout grade school, middle school, high school, and beyond. In middle school I actually cursed my life (in a very strong way, similar to a strong prayer).

Furthermore, in high school, I still got bullied by others, on nearly a daily basis. I hated my life, so much back then, I actually joked a few times to my fellow classmates about that was I going to kill myself. Even, after graduating high school, and I was still being bullied. I eventually ended up being diagnosed with moderate Social Anxiety Disorder, because of it, and have to take medication for it, to this very day. I'm also going deaf, and am around 90% deaf, currently. So, I take it God never intended me to have a social life. Even, if I really prayed for a good social life, and friends...even if God literally put them in my face...my life is wrecked far to much with anxiety, to embrace such wonderful things.

Some of the things have improved, I think, because I've been taking medication for a long time. But, yeah, I still get ridiculed (albeit not near as much, as I used to), but overall, my life hasn't really improved, to a point where I could honestly say I was "happy" with it. Nothing has really changed, I'm just far more withdrawn, and thus more tolerant to being bullied, so it doesn't affect me, as much as it used to.

Anyhow, I'm not going to kill myself, in case if anyone was worried. That would be a sin. I'd much rather have The Lord take my life, himself. That would be wonderful. Being there up in Heaven with Jesus, is far better then anything my wretched life here on Earth has ever amounted to. Besides, anyways, I wouldn't "die" if God took me, because technically your Soul doesn't die (and Heaven, by extension, is not a plane for the Dead, but of the Living!).

Anyways, please pray for me! Be it, that you want the Lord to take my life, so I will be in Heaven, at last. Or, maybe, you could pray that the Lord could change my life for the better, so that I would enjoy my life more, instead of being so full of hatred towards myself. I know that the Lord can perform miracles, so I believe nothing is too great for Him! On the other hand, I could understand if God did wanted to take my life (if it's really my time, then I'm not one to argue with God!). I've already prayed for both of these things, already, but neither has seem to come to pass. Sadly, my flesh, and spirit has grown rather weak, and I usually end up praying for God to "please kill me", rather then asking God to improve my life.

Anyways, thank you for reading my post, and God Bless all of you!
Bless your heart you sound like a sweet person. Im sorry you feel so bad about yourself. That is no way for someone to feel. I wish you lived close by me...we could go have a blast! You can private message me if you want. I could use a new friend. ;)
 
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It is your resentments towards those that bully you that is ruining your life.
It separates you from God. Forgive all those that bully you and stop resenting yourself and others. I don't feel sorry for you one bit.
What kind of a Christian do you call yourself anyway?
Listen to me, I am your friend.
Madera


I wish christians would understand how.God works.
But I can't..
God help all of you.

Forgive me but i must ask, if you are so close to God then why would you need the Republican Party? I keep wondering why Christians who claim to be so full of faith would ever want anything to do with politics. Only the Lord can open our eyes to truth and lead us, and only he can be our helper. All men, even politicians are liars, and they walk in the flesh not spirit. Jesus is the way, truth and life. Politics is just deception, covetousness, war and strife. In his letter to the Romans the apostle Paul tells the Roman Christians to submit to government and that government was pagan Rome. Paul knew that this world is Gods enemy and like Christ we must submit to it and allow God to be the judge. THis is how we bear our cross. Not one scripture in the New testament has lead me to follow politics but instead has lead me to flee from it. Paul tells timothy that soldiers of Christ don't entangle themselves in the affairs of this life. He also says that we dont war in the flesh and that our weapons of warfare are not carnal but spiritual. THe bible teaches us to let our conduct be without covetousness, so that we may boldly say that the Lord is our helper, what can man do to us? Why do we need politicians then? The kingdom of God is not of this world. We are taught to seek things above not on earth. We are taught to turn the other cheek, not fight wars. You have said that the Op is separated from God because of his resentment towards his enemies. Should he instead vote for Republican politicians who will kill his enemies? Why would a faith filled Christian need any politician?
 
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Forgive me but i must ask, if you are so close to God then why would you need the Republican Party? I keep wondering why Christians who claim to be so full of faith would ever want anything to do with politics. Only the Lord can open our eyes to truth and lead us, and only he can be our helper. All men, even politicians are liars, and they walk in the flesh not spirit. Jesus is the way, truth and life. Politics is just deception, covetousness, war and strife. In his letter to the Romans the apostle Paul tells the Roman Christians to submit to government and that government was pagan Rome. Paul knew that this world is Gods enemy and like Christ we must submit to it and allow God to be the judge. THis is how we bear our cross. Not one scripture in the New testament has lead me to follow politics but instead has lead me to flee from it. Paul tells timothy that soldiers of Christ don't entangle themselves in the affairs of this life. He also says that we dont war in the flesh and that our weapons of warfare are not carnal but spiritual. THe bible teaches us to let our conduct be without covetousness, so that we may boldly say that the Lord is our helper, what can man do to us? Why do we need politicians then? The kingdom of God is not of this world. We are taught to seek things above not on earth. We are taught to turn the other cheek, not fight wars. You have said that the Op is separated from God because of his resentment towards his enemies. Should he instead vote for Republican politicians who will kill his enemies? Why would a faith filled Christian need any politician?
They wouldnt. People just want to have hope that the Government will turn back to God but the reality is God blessed America for the people in it. The government was never of or for God. They were wolves in sheeps clothing. The only thing we can do is repent and try to leave this country as God has directed us to in Revelation 18.
 
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Thanks, for the support, everyone. I have been feeling better about my life. No doubt, due to everyone's prayers, and The Lord's infinite love, and mercy. :)

May God's love shine on you, friend. And do not despair if you find yourself in darkness again. Reach to God, to people, even on this site. Because when we are at our weakest, we are bare in front of God. No pretenses there, just a hurting human being reaching for God, who is already there. And every time this happens, we can come out of it not only stronger, but wiser too; for we understand better what really matters. Love, hope, faith, God, comfort, patience - all of these and much more.

One of my favorite songwriters wrote these lyrics:

There ain't a penthouse christian
who wants the pain of the scab
but they all want the scar

...so let us all endure the pain of the scab, no matter in what form it comes. And let us all comfort each other when that happens. My PMs are always open for everyone.
 
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