Stressed

I amposting because I becoming really stressed lately. It has been getting really bad lately since my first year of college. I guess i'm really starting to get stressed out over all the work in college. It doesn't help that I can't stay concentrated when I have to study or write a paper. I don't get the most I should out of studying and it takes me forever to write a paper. I should be studying right now but I needing to say this because I don't know who I can talk about this and the other stuff that's bothering me.

As if that wasn't enough, I'm having trouble on the spritual side too. I haven't exactly felt like doing things like reading the bible or just having a good conversation with God. I do attend a bible study, but that only helps me temporarily. I can't seem to do very well in prayer

I'm just not able to get myself to solve these problems. I know what I should do but I always end up getting frustrated either by not being able to concentrate on homework or not talking to God well. Everytime I start getting movitated to do something or quit a sinful habit, I fail. I'm just so sick and tired of failing. College is only going to get harder. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

This may not sound like something that could make a person very depressed. It's just that I can't type out my frustration very well. I don't know how to say it. I guess I better go try to study again.

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My friend went through something similar at school the beginning of this semester and he became involved in a men's bible study on wednesday nights with other guys his age and he eventually was able to talk to the other guys about being stressed out and they were able to hold him accountable and pray with and for him. It might be a good idea for you to find someone or even a group of guys from the bible study to talk to and ask them to pray for you.....

This here has to be one of my favorite verses....I hope that this encourages you....

Eccl 4:9-12
9 Two are better than one,
because they have a good return for their work:
10 If one falls down,
his friend can help him up.
But pity the man who falls
and has no one to help him up!
11 Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm. But how can one keep warm alone?
12 Though one may be overpowered,
two can defend themselves.
A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.

Pray for God to motivate you and force yourself to attend some kind of spiritual function like Bible study.

I can totally relate to what you're saying. I'm in my third year at university now and a Resident Advisor on top of it. Stress is my middle name. And since I've been struggling with depression as well, let's just say the past month and a half have not exactly been a picnic. It finally got so bad that at the beginning of this week I went to see one of the counsellor's on campus for some suggestions on how to deal with it all. If you're finding that you're continually frustrated with how things are going and you just can't seem to pull yourself out of it, I recommend maybe finding someone to talk about it with. Maybe your school has counsellors or even just an adult in your Student Resources department, maybe even the pastor at the church you go to...you'd be surprised at how helpful it can be just to dump everything on someone else.

I know school is rough, especially in your first year. There are a lot of adjustments that you have to make. I pray God will motivate you to do your work and that you will be able to draw near to Him in everything.

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"I have put the Lord always before me. Because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken." Psalm 16:8

I know exactly where you are coming from, I have just started university and I am really struggling and the concentrating thing just sums me up, it is a combination of medication I take and depression but I am learning to ework when I can concentrate so that the work gets done eventually. Definately talk to someone about how you are feeling you would be amazed what could be done.

Jay

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I suspect, POD, that there are a number of unresolved issues at the back of your mind and that of some of your respondents on this thread, that you are not aware are surreptitiously draining your attention. They may be family problems of any and all kinds.

When you sit down to study, briefly ask God to help you to focus fully on what you will be studying; and make it a habit to do so. Always remember that, as a Christian, you will be seeking to glorify God in those studies, as you should in your subsequent working life. You're not just studying for selfish purposes, so it's not unreasonable to anticipate that God will help you to concentrate.

In the course of busy daily living, short ejaculatory prayers are very helpful. Just repeating "Jesus" from time to time, for example. Pray often in this way, but don't worry too much about your Bible readings, prayer groups, etc., now. They will ensue naturally when you've got these practical issues resolved. God understands. Every best wish to you all.

POD, there are a few things you might find helpful:

Right now you're preparing yourself for a life of service to God-both satan and the flesh will war against this. You'll have opposition. But one of my favorite promises is, "They that wait upon the Lord will renew their strength." Whenever I feel the doldrums hit, I know this is a dangerous position to be in, so I look for what God might use me to do in someone else'd life. The enthusiasm comes right back. Use the Bible studies deliberately to do something powerful for the Lord. Ask how you can use everything He gives you. Use it, and the doldrums often flee! There's nothing the enemy cannot stand more than your using the darts he throws at you to become even more active. When you're active, you're dangerous, so you will find opposition.

As far as the tendencies go, whenever you feel tempted, say, "Lord, I give this to you." Then trust that He will help you and do what you can to cut off any opportunity for sin. Trust in Him most of all-He will remove the problem eventually. But growth takes time. As long as you're struggling against it, praying about it, and taking measures, God is in the picture helping you and giving you grace.

Prayer is OH SO POWERFUL. Especially when offered in faith. I'm sure I'm not alone in praying for you- the agreement in prayer is a force to be reckoned with.

Many blessings, my friend. Talk about it any time you need to, and keep us posted. We're here for you.

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Hey you all thanks for your advice. I'm still feeling kind of down though. It's basically one main thing I forgot to mention.

Prayer lately just seems to be nothing more than apologizing to god for how much I've failed lately. I ask him for help but I know I'm not doing it the right way. Prayer just ends up putting me in a bad mood becuase it's just me having to talk about all the times I messed up. I know I should be thankful for what I've done right and what I have but it's hard.

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"If it's easy it ain't real. Not perfect it could be right. Lets embrace all those flaws here tonight"-Mars ILL

"You can change the world"-P.O.D.

"I'm sick of following my dreams. I'm just going to ask them where they're going and hook up with them later."-Mitch Hedberg

I know how you feel, it's been like that for 4 years for me.....that's why I don't pray very much

Okay-I think I see where the problem may be. It's a matter of truly and fully experiencing God's forgiveness, and knowing He doesn't hold against you all the things you hold against yourself. Don't worry-He knows every thought and action before it happens. He knew you before time began. And He chose to die for you because He would not spend eternity without you. He was willing to go to any length, even die rather than be without you. Because He just wants to be with you. THis is a tough battle, and a lot of CHristians go through it. But at least you can know that God isn't condemning you, even if you condemn yourself. The Bible says that if we judge ourselves, as you have, He will not judge [condemn] us. It's a sign your heart is sensitive and in the right place. There are some scriptures that may help-I'll start gathering what I can. I'm sure I'm not alone in praying for you.

Blessings to you, my friend.

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