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The problem is, my health has made it hard to work. That was why i lost my job. And doctors aren't helping me find what it is. I already have two chronic illnesses. That's why im in a hard place
Perhaps you can qualify for disability. Supplemental Security Income is available if you can find a doctor who will verify that you are too disabled to work. It will take effort but don't give up. Praying for you.
 
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My heart is wearing weary of being strong and trusting God.

One's heart does not grow weary when it depends upon God for strength. And why would it weary of trusting God? Who else in all of the universe better deserves your trust? Sometimes God must bring us to the very end of all our resources so that we might finally rest from our Self-effort and truly, fully depend upon Him.

2 Corinthians 1:8-9
8 For we would not, brethren, have you ignorant of our trouble which came to us in Asia, that we were pressed out of measure, above strength, insomuch that we despaired even of life:
9 But we had the sentence of death in ourselves, that we should not trust in ourselves, but in God who raises the dead:


I have fallen so far from grace multiple times and try to kid myself into thinking my relationship with God can ever go back to how it once was. I pray and pray but nothing budges, and if it does it never lasts.

One only falls from grace when one tries to be acceptable in God's sight by one's own righteousness.

Galatians 5:4
4 You have become estranged from Christ, you who attempt to be justified by law; you have fallen from grace.


The Galatians were trying to keep the OT law of God regarding circumcision so that they would be more acceptable in God's sight. But doing so meant they had to forsake the grace of God given to them in Christ. You see, the Galatians were righteous in God's eyes and acceptable to Him because of their trust in Christ, not because of their ability to keep the law. By trusting in Christ as their Saviour, the perfect righteousness of Jesus was imputed to them. As a consequence of their faith in Christ, the Galatian believers were clothed in Christ's righteousness and thus made acceptable to God. And this is the only way any of us are ever made acceptable to God. It takes perfect righteousness to be acceptable to God. Perfect. But none of us can be perfect. So, God, acting in love toward us, extended to us His grace - His undeserved favor - and did for us through Christ what we could not do for ourselves.

So, have you really fallen from grace? Have you been trying to be acceptable to God by dint of your own effort, by your own righteousness? Please consider Paul's words, if you have:

Galatians 3:3
3 Are you so foolish? Having begun in the Spirit, are you now being made perfect by the flesh?


Romans 5:20-21
20...But where sin abounded, grace abounded much more,
21 so that as sin reigned in death, even so grace might reign through righteousness to eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord
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Romans 3:20-22
20 Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law is the knowledge of sin.
21 But now the righteousness of God without the law is manifested, being witnessed by the law and the prophets;
22 Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe...


I am dealing with health issues and having trouble getting help and lost my job and have no money and my family is angry and do not understand. Apparently my worth as a person went down the moment I couldn't work anymore. My dad is upset, everyone is upset. Doctors don't care. The world doesn't care. I will most likely end up without health insurance next year (I turn 26 next year so its off my dad's plan I go) and without a stable lot in life. My sister and her family cannot let me stay with them as they have no room. My dad and his wife do not want me to live with them. I am screwed.

No, you aren't. God sees you and He has promised not to leave His children begging bread. But He expects you to do things His way, to act in accord with His will. Are you? Are you loving Him with all of your being? Are you loving those around you? You can't do the latter, of course without first doing the former. Are you putting God at the center of your life? Are you living in moment-by-moment surrender to Him? Are you "casting all your care upon Him"? Being careful to do these things puts you in the flow of God's blessing and provision.

I keep trying to trust God and give my situation over to Him but it seems the more I do, the more things get worse. I don't even know when I will get groceries again. I am trying to sell things to earn money. I applied for food stamps and will be interviewed on the phone next week but I doubt I will get approved as I am childless and am not working at the moment. Everything feels so unstable and easily shaken. The ground has been taken out from under my feet.

I've been there. I was in a three-year search for a job when I was in my mid-twenties. I had student loan debt growing by the day and often couldn't afford rent or food. I prayed often for help, and God did supply but only at the very moment of my need and only for what I required. He kept me very dependent upon Him. It was tough to go through and I hated how God would only supply at the last minute, but I developed an incredible history with God - a history that I now cherish. His very specific, last-minute supply always reminded me that my needs were not being met by mere coincidence.

I feel so alone and insecure and vulnerable. I just want my mom to be alive so she can hold me and tell me everything will be alright. Even if it wont be.

Why isn't God the source of your comfort? He supplies to you every moment of your existence. The thoughts you think, the breath you draw, the world around you - its all His doing. Why, then, can't you take comfort in His love and promises to you? Is God a liar? Does He not love you? Did He not send His only Son to die for you? Yes, He did. If dying a horrible death on a cross to save you from your own sin isn't enough to secure your trust and love, then obtaining your love and trust is hopeless.

I get that you miss your Mom. Losing her hurts - a lot. But God can be the God of all comfort if you'll let Him be. He can do in your heart what no amount of hugs from your Mom could ever do. Do you believe it? If you would know His comfort, you must first trust that He can and will comfort you.

Instead I am out here on the battle field desert all by myself with no shield from the heat and expected to find a way out alone.

But this is all wrong. You aren't alone. God is with you. Always. There is no place you can be that He is not. He promises to be your shield, your strength, and to be a tower of refuge though the whole world descends into chaos. This is the truth. If you don't begin to stand on it, the lies you're telling yourself that deny these truths will soon overwhelm you.

Psalms 46:1-2
1 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
2 Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea;


Hebrews 13:5-6
5 Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have. For He Himself has said, "I will never leave you nor forsake you."
6 So we may boldly say: "The Lord is my helper; I will not fear. What can man do to me?"

P.S - Perhaps the greatest remedy for despair is thankfulness. Count your blessings, name them one by one, and thank God for what you do have. You won't stay despairing long when your heart is busy being thankful.
 
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My heart is wearing weary of being strong and trusting God.

I have fallen so far from grace multiple times and try to kid myself into thinking my relationship with God can ever go back to how it once was. I pray and pray but nothing budges, and if it does it never lasts.

I am dealing with health issues and having trouble getting help and lost my job and have no money and my family is angry and do not understand. Apparently my worth as a person went down the moment I couldn't work anymore. My dad is upset, everyone is upset. Doctors don't care. The world doesn't care. I will most likely end up without health insurance next year (I turn 26 next year so its off my dad's plan I go) and without a stable lot in life. My sister and her family cannot let me stay with them as they have no room. My dad and his wife do not want me to live with them. I am screwed.

I keep trying to trust God and give my situation over to Him but it seems the more I do, the more things get worse. I don't even know when I will get groceries again. I am trying to sell things to earn money. I applied for food stamps and will be interviewed on the phone next week but I doubt I will get approved as I am childless and am not working at the moment. Everything feels so unstable and easily shaken. The ground has been taken out from under my feet.

I feel so alone and insecure and vulnerable. I just want my mom to be alive so she can hold me and tell me everything will be alright. Even if it wont be. I need someone to wrap me up in their arms and tell me we will get through this together, it will be okay. Instead I am out here on the battle field desert all by myself with no shield from the heat and expected to find a way out alone. I don't want to be here anymore almost. It is the most loneliest feeling in the world, to be striped of everything you thought you had goin' on and be misunderstood and left by the people you hoped would support you.

I am all alone. I want to cry.
 
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Yow! Your condition is heartbreaking. You need an army of prayer warriors in your corner. Go to TheWord.Online and post a prayer for help. I will pray for you now. Lord God, please bind the forces of evil trying to destroy pinkjess. Give her the strength to overcome and be victorious in Jesus name, Amen.
 
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Yow! Your condition is heartbreaking. You need an army of prayer warriors in your corner. Go to TheWord.Online and post a prayer for help. I will pray for you now. Lord God, please bind the forces of evil trying to destroy pinkjess. Give her the strength to overcome and be victorious in Jesus name, Amen.
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Hi Jess. I'm kind of new here. Not exactly new because I'm an old member that has been away for several years. Anyway, yours is the first thing I read since coming back to the site last night. I am sorry this is happening to you. My heart goes out to you and I will pray for you. God bless.
 
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Hi Jess. I'm kind of new here. Not exactly new because I'm an old member that has been away for several years. Anyway, yours is the first thing I read since coming back to the site last night. I am sorry this is happening to you. My heart goes out to you and I will pray for you. God bless.
Thank you so much
 
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I am so sorry and I wish I could help, I did cry. For the last few years it has been one trial after another for me and Each time I lost some faith in God. It just seemed there were no answers and then another trial came. I know it won't help to say this except that you need to realize that this happens to most of us. What I have found is that at the last minute Gods answer appears. Every time! Mostly I think it is to see if I lose faith and I usually do and hate myself for it. Just remember he does come through it just take so long sometimes and you want to give up. People say you don't have to be lonely as you have God. A nice answer and its true but I never seem to feel that way when there and there is not a physical person holding me and telling me all will be well.
Most churches have food banks, some require nothing to receive food. Some require proof that you are starving. Just keep trying. I do believe God will reward you for you strength and perseverance. Most cities have services that you can tap into. They in some cases are called neighborhood services. They can help with most of your problems if you qualify. You should not add to your trials right now by worrying about what your family thinks or says. They have not walked in your shoes so they don't know how to empathize. God knows and will be there. Wait on him and be strong and courageous. You are in my prayers. DON'T GIVE UP:)
 
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As M-Bob and others have said Jess, something like the Salvation Army's or even a local Christian group may be able to help. The ideal would be a Christian group that would have an empathy for you in your situation, both from a health and also accommodation needs perspective. Are there any Christian home fellowship groups near where you live?

We Christians often look to Jesus for help, but He is looking for the church to do much more of the 'heavy lifting', helping each other out in practical ways, than we might presently be doing. May God in His mercy grant/lead you to the help you need soon.
 
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As I looked through this I thought of something you could try, but I don't know if you would be able. Still I thought I would suggest it:

People have described various ways you can get resources from organizations like Salvation Army. Have you considered volunteer work? I'm suggesting it because there are organizations who need help and will take whatever help you can provide. So many different blessings could come from this.

Imagine the Godly example of a person struggling with their own health and yet volunteering time for others. There is a lady in my church now that is waiting for a kidney transplant, and yet she volunteers most Sundays. She is an inspiration to so many. You could be that too. There is no telling who you might meet that could help you. No telling what resources God might put in your path. No telling the difference you could make in someone else's life. And there is the very real benefit of how doing for others, showing God's loving compassion even in the midst of your difficulty can strengthen you.

I have no idea if this would work for you. Maybe you are too sick. I don't know. I can only tell you that doing something like this totally transformed my life and brought me closer to God than I ever thought would be possible. I hope and pray you are healed.
 
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As I looked through this I thought of something you could try, but I don't know if you would be able. Still I thought I would suggest it:

People have described various ways you can get resources from organizations like Salvation Army. Have you considered volunteer work? I'm suggesting it because there are organizations who need help and will take whatever help you can provide. So many different blessings could come from this.

Imagine the Godly example of a person struggling with their own health and yet volunteering time for others. There is a lady in my church now that is waiting for a kidney transplant, and yet she volunteers most Sundays. She is an inspiration to so many. You could be that too. There is no telling who you might meet that could help you. No telling what resources God might put in your path. No telling the difference you could make in someone else's life. And there is the very real benefit of how doing for others, showing God's loving compassion even in the midst of your difficulty can strengthen you.

I have no idea if this would work for you. Maybe you are too sick. I don't know. I can only tell you that doing something like this totally transformed my life and brought me closer to God than I ever thought would be possible. I hope and pray you are healed.
As I looked through this I thought of something you could try, but I don't know if you would be able. Still I thought I would suggest it:

People have described various ways you can get resources from organizations like Salvation Army. Have you considered volunteer work? I'm suggesting it because there are organizations who need help and will take whatever help you can provide. So many different blessings could come from this.

Imagine the Godly example of a person struggling with their own health and yet volunteering time for others. There is a lady in my church now that is waiting for a kidney transplant, and yet she volunteers most Sundays. She is an inspiration to so many. You could be that too. There is no telling who you might meet that could help you. No telling what resources God might put in your path. No telling the difference you could make in someone else's life. And there is the very real benefit of how doing for others, showing God's loving compassion even in the midst of your difficulty can strengthen you.

I have no idea if this would work for you. Maybe you are too sick. I don't know. I can only tell you that doing something like this totally transformed my life and brought me closer to God than I ever thought would be possible. I hope and pray you are healed.
 
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What you have suggested is so important. You are helping others in need which in turn gets you out of your own problems. It really does help you when you help others. If you can physically handle it I hope you consider this suggestion from the above member. Sorry I couldn't find this posters name.
Be blessed, both of you!
 
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The penny just dropped as to why you aren’t feeling well Jess, you are owned by a cat. No wonder, really........

I feel exactly the same as you do. My cat just barrelled through the cat door and back into the house, meowing ‘here I am, let the world know’.

Sigh!!!

Glad to hear you are feeling somewhat better though :)
 
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The penny just dropped as to why you aren’t feeling well Jess, you are owned by a cat. No wonder, really........

I feel exactly the same as you do. My cat just barrelled through the cat door and back into the house, meowing ‘here I am, let the world know’.

Sigh!!!

Glad to hear you are feeling somewhat better though :)
This made me smile: thank you so much :) my cats do like to be stars of the show
 
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My heart is wearing weary of being strong and trusting God.

I have fallen so far from grace multiple times and try to kid myself into thinking my relationship with God can ever go back to how it once was. I pray and pray but nothing budges, and if it does it never lasts.

I am dealing with health issues and having trouble getting help and lost my job and have no money and my family is angry and do not understand. Apparently my worth as a person went down the moment I couldn't work anymore. My dad is upset, everyone is upset. Doctors don't care. The world doesn't care. I will most likely end up without health insurance next year (I turn 26 next year so its off my dad's plan I go) and without a stable lot in life. My sister and her family cannot let me stay with them as they have no room. My dad and his wife do not want me to live with them. I am screwed.

I keep trying to trust God and give my situation over to Him but it seems the more I do, the more things get worse. I don't even know when I will get groceries again. I am trying to sell things to earn money. I applied for food stamps and will be interviewed on the phone next week but I doubt I will get approved as I am childless and am not working at the moment. Everything feels so unstable and easily shaken. The ground has been taken out from under my feet.

I feel so alone and insecure and vulnerable. I just want my mom to be alive so she can hold me and tell me everything will be alright. Even if it wont be. I need someone to wrap me up in their arms and tell me we will get through this together, it will be okay. Instead I am out here on the battle field desert all by myself with no shield from the heat and expected to find a way out alone. I don't want to be here anymore almost. It is the most loneliest feeling in the world, to be striped of everything you thought you had goin' on and be misunderstood and left by the people you hoped would support you.

I am all alone. I want to cry.

Consider that if you really had no sense of self-worth, you would not be feeling so miserable about yourself and or your situation.

You'd instead be elated that you are so bad off.

In other words, you are miserable only because some part of yourself can not but see great value in you.

While, as a Believer, well like the kid's saying rightly goes "God don't make no junk."

As for your sense that you have fallen from grace, that is simply not possible.

Galatians (where that fall from grace is mentioned) is talking about their so having fallen from their UNDERSTANDING of God's Grace towards us IN HIS SON, that no wonder they had ended up so miserable. This, after all that JOY IN CHRIST that Paul had left them with, when he first evangelized them.

The spiritual part of your deliverance (your obviously heavy heart, given your just as obvious very real trials and tribulations) the answer to which is in a steady, DAILY diet of Romans 5 and the latter half of Romans 8.

Romans 5 is actually a chapter about the spiritual victory in your outlook, that is ever resident in in you to tap into, when you simply focus on comparing what ever might come your way, and no matter how long it might linger, to the love for you that God demonstrated toward you by His Son's Cross on your absolute, total, and complete behalf.

Keep your nose in those two chapters.

For what you need is the strength to endure this seemingly unendurable time of yours.

Rom. 5:6-8

Here's a video just for you...


Remember, a DAILY diet of Romans 5 and the latter half of Romans 8.
 
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Consider that if you really had no sense of self-worth, you would not be feeling so miserable about yourself and or your situation.

You'd instead be elated that you are so bad off.

In other words, you are miserable only because some part of yourself can not but see great value in you.

While, as a Believer, well like the kid's saying rightly goes "God don't make no junk."

As for your sense that you have fallen from grace, that is simply not possible.

Galatians (where that fall from grace is mentioned) is talking about their so having fallen from their UNDERSTANDING of God's Grace towards us IN HIS SON, that no wonder they had ended up so miserable. This, after all that JOY IN CHRIST that Paul had left them with, when he first evangelized them.

The spiritual part of your deliverance (your obviously heavy heart, given your just as obvious very real trials and tribulations) the answer to which is in a steady, DAILY diet of Romans 5 and the latter half of Romans 8.

Romans 5 is actually a chapter about the spiritual victory in your outlook, that is ever resident in in you to tap into, when you simply focus on comparing what ever might come your way, and no matter how long it might linger, to the love for you that God demonstrated toward you by His Son's Cross on your absolute, total, and complete behalf.

Keep your nose in those two chapters.

For what you need is the strength to endure this seemingly unendurable time of yours.

Rom. 5:6-8

Here's a video just for you...


Remember, a DAILY diet of Romans 5 and the latter half of Romans 8.
Thank you so much
 
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