I am 21 years old and the past three years of my life have been one big yo-yo.
1) I was in college for two years, got lazy about class/studying, and dropped out
2) I've held off and on jobs since I was 18. None have ever lasted.
3) I recently tried to get into the Marine Corps, but because of some experimentation with marijuana, I failed the military drug test and let's just say I'm not eligible for the military anymore.
The military thing was only a week ago, so it's pretty fresh of my mind and depressing me.
I live with my parents right now and I don't have a job.
I feel like God has been continually letting me down time after time after time for the past several years.
I've made some bad choices, and I've had to "man up" and live with the consequences, but I'm feeling EXTREMELY HOPELESS right now. I feel like nothing is EVER going to work out in my life.
Please help...is God ever going to help me?
__________________
Romans 8:28
"And we know that in all things
God works for the good of those
who love him, who have been
called according to his purpose." Philippians 4:13
"For I can do everything with the help
of Christ who gives me the strength I need."
I think its time you took control of your own life. Figure out what you want to do, go back to college and stick it out. It won't be easy and it can get boring but that's the only way you'll get anywhere. Find a part time job and start paying your parents board.
God will guide you and show you the direction He wants you to take but He won't give you opportunities if you're just sitting on the couch at home feeling sorry for yourself.
I am 21 years old and the past three years of my life have been one big yo-yo.
1) I was in college for two years, got lazy about class/studying, and dropped out
2) I've held off and on jobs since I was 18. None have ever lasted.
3) I recently tried to get into the Marine Corps, but because of some experimentation with marijuana, I failed the military drug test and let's just say I'm not eligible for the military anymore.
The military thing was only a week ago, so it's pretty fresh of my mind and depressing me.
I live with my parents right now and I don't have a job.
I feel like God has been continually letting me down time after time after time for the past several years.
I've made some bad choices, and I've had to "man up" and live with the consequences, but I'm feeling EXTREMELY HOPELESS right now. I feel like nothing is EVER going to work out in my life.
Please help...is God ever going to help me?
Yes, make God the focus of your life. "Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness" The use of the word "seek" means to continually search for and follow after. Draw near to God and He wil draw near to you.
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Yes, make God the focus of your life. "Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness" The use of the word "seek" means to continually search for and follow after. Draw near to God and He wil draw near to you.
It is hard to want to get closer to God when I feel that he is letting me down.
__________________
Romans 8:28
"And we know that in all things
God works for the good of those
who love him, who have been
called according to his purpose." Philippians 4:13
"For I can do everything with the help
of Christ who gives me the strength I need."
I think its time you took control of your own life. Figure out what you want to do, go back to college and stick it out. It won't be easy and it can get boring but that's the only way you'll get anywhere. Find a part time job and start paying your parents board.
God will guide you and show you the direction He wants you to take but He won't give you opportunities if you're just sitting on the couch at home feeling sorry for yourself.
The Marines WERE my last resort. I'm sorry, but I'm NOT going to work at McDonald's for the rest of my life. I'd rather just die in a gutter.
__________________
Romans 8:28
"And we know that in all things
God works for the good of those
who love him, who have been
called according to his purpose." Philippians 4:13
"For I can do everything with the help
of Christ who gives me the strength I need."
The Marines WERE my last resort. I'm sorry, but I'm NOT going to work at McDonald's for the rest of my life. I'd rather just die in a gutter.
If you don't get a decent education Macdonalds will be your only option!
You said you dropped out because you were lazy, so stop being lazy, go and find out what you want to do and go back toc ollege.
By saying that God's letting you down, it just confirms that you're sitting around waiting for Him to drop a huge opportunity right into your lap, unfortunately life doesn't work like that. Yes, He will show you what He wants you to do but you will have to work for it.
If you do get a real job laziness will not be an option. You have to work hard to get anywhere in life.
I know I sound hard but it sounds like that's the only way for you to see what you need to do.
Download the curriculium for the nearest community college.
Shut your computer off for the next 6 months.
Go enroll in classes.
On the way back, get a job at the mall.
Is God going to help you? I'd say no way! Not until you stop being lazy and abusing the life he has given you. We all reap what we sow. You're not unique.
I am 21 years old and the past three years of my life have been one big yo-yo.
1) I was in college for two years, got lazy about class/studying, and dropped out 2) I've held off and on jobs since I was 18. None have ever lasted. 3) I recently tried to get into the Marine Corps, but because of some experimentation with marijuana, I failed the military drug test and let's just say I'm not eligible for the military anymore.
The military thing was only a week ago, so it's pretty fresh of my mind and depressing me.
I live with my parents right now and I don't have a job.
I feel like God has been continually letting me down time after time after time for the past several years.
I've made some bad choices, and I've had to "man up" and live with the consequences, but I'm feeling EXTREMELY HOPELESS right now. I feel like nothing is EVER going to work out in my life.
Please help...is God ever going to help me?
Try thinking of the positives that have come out of your experiences and tell yourself that those positives made the experience worth the while.
Just as a quick example from my life, a couple of years ago I also dropped out of uni, but while I was there I met this girl who I became really good friends with and is now pretty much my best friend to whom I tell everything. So i tell myself that although that time at uni came to nothing, it wasn't a waste because God sent me a great friend and confidant.
I'm sure that however bad and hopeless things may have been for you, there have been some positives - however small. So think of these as experiences to prepare you for what lies ahead!
As for what you should do now, ask yourself what your talents are, or what you enjoy doing and try to think of jobs you can do using those talents. If the jobs seem out of reach, try to figure out what you need to do to get there - it may be hard, but maybe putting in the effort will at least take your mind off the hopeless thoughts.
Download the curriculium for the nearest community college.
Shut your computer off for the next 6 months.
Go enroll in classes.
On the way back, get a job at the mall.
Is God going to help you? I'd say no way! Not until you stop being lazy and abusing the life he has given you. We all reap what we sow. You're not unique.
Originally Posted by TLB
If you don't get a decent education Macdonalds will be your only option!
You said you dropped out because you were lazy, so stop being lazy, go and find out what you want to do and go back toc ollege.
By saying that God's letting you down, it just confirms that you're sitting around waiting for Him to drop a huge opportunity right into your lap, unfortunately life doesn't work like that. Yes, He will show you what He wants you to do but you will have to work for it.
If you do get a real job laziness will not be an option. You have to work hard to get anywhere in life.
I know I sound hard but it sounds like that's the only way for you to see what you need to do.
Unfortunately, I am flat broke, in severe debt, and don't have the money for college. Because of my debt, my credit is in shambles and I would not be able to secure a student loan.
School isn't an option right now. Working at McDonald's is. I'm not going to do that.
__________________
Romans 8:28
"And we know that in all things
God works for the good of those
who love him, who have been
called according to his purpose." Philippians 4:13
"For I can do everything with the help
of Christ who gives me the strength I need."
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