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silentpoet

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I am really down right now with CHristmas coming up and being jobless and alone. I just don't see much point to making an effort in any area when it is so obvious God does not want me happy. I have not seen any evidence that would lead me to trust that God has good things for me. Not one single shred of evidence, not one reason to hope. And don't mention the hope of heaven, that does nothing for me right now. God has made me suffer for His purposes. And I will serve Him, but I will not love such a cruel God. Nor will I trust Him until I see evidence that merits trust. Every instance where I have trusted God or at least made the effort has lead to pain.

Beyond the trust issue, I am making strides in service and working on developing my gifts. But I don't know if there is much point to that when God has ordained suffering to be my cup. What point is there in serving a God who won't answer my needs? If I don't get something soon, I am not long for this world. I am very tired of hanging on and being kicked at. I need a prayer to be answered. I feel very odd because I can write real encouraging words, but they don't reach deep down where I hurt. And God has not shown me any good thing to cling to.
 

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Dear Lord,

I pray for Silentpoet for a job for him. Oh God, I don't know how long he's been without a job, but I know he's very down about it. Please Lord direct him where to go, and encourage him in his spirit not to give up. I pray about his lonliness. There is nothing like lonliness in this world. You knew lonliness Lord. Please give him people that care about him and that he cares for Lord. Oh God, thank you for this man, and I just pray that he would find that hope again, that fire in his bones. In Jesus Name I pray. Amen.
 
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Hey brother, I'm gonna keep praying for you untill God dissapoints me. There's a part of you that keeps holding on and won't let you give up. I see that even if you don't.

Father, what can you not do? You did not die for us to leave us in pain. You brought your people out of egypt only to accuse you of stranding them in the desert.
Give him the grace to expect from you. There's more than enough grace for everything we go through. You have never dissapointed anybody that has trusted you. Give him the grace to trust you.
The bible says that we cannot please God without faith (expecting from him). How can we say we trust God when we EXPECT BAD THINGS and then say, see, he did it again?
Give him the grace to let go and commit to you, faithfully in Jesus name we pray.
Give him faith in you, no company can suffice for you in his life. Without you any relationship hasn't a solid foundation but with you he can make the right choices. You are the solution to all his wants. Let your strength show in his weakness in Jesus name we pray, amen.
 
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I am:prayer: for you. I truely understand where you are coming from. But don't give on God. He loves his children and he never leave us or forsake us. He is just a prayer away. I have no doubt that the right job is right around the corner. Just hang on a little while longer. God desires to bless all his children. If you like writting maybe you can find a job writting or start your own christian webpage to make money. I know it is always easy to encourage others but can't find encouragement for yourself. God begin to reveal his gifts and talents to him. God begin to open doors for him to use these gifts you have given him. I am praing for you.
 
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I know sometimes you may feel kicked around! Do Not!!! give up!!! There is a reason you are hanging on and well satan is fighting you, you just need to fight a little harder. You can win this battle with GOD's help. Have Faith like you have never had before and stand up to satan. Kick him around a little. You can do it, you just have to have faith. Things are gonna be tough, I know that is for sure. Trust in God and have faith.
 
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silentpoet said:
I am really down right now with CHristmas coming up and being jobless and alone. I just don't see much point to making an effort in any area when it is so obvious God does not want me happy. I have not seen any evidence that would lead me to trust that God has good things for me. Not one single shred of evidence, not one reason to hope. And don't mention the hope of heaven, that does nothing for me right now. God has made me suffer for His purposes. And I will serve Him, but I will not love such a cruel God. Nor will I trust Him until I see evidence that merits trust. Every instance where I have trusted God or at least made the effort has lead to pain.

Beyond the trust issue, I am making strides in service and working on developing my gifts. But I don't know if there is much point to that when God has ordained suffering to be my cup. What point is there in serving a God who won't answer my needs? If I don't get something soon, I am not long for this world. I am very tired of hanging on and being kicked at. I need a prayer to be answered. I feel very odd because I can write real encouraging words, but they don't reach deep down where I hurt. And God has not shown me any good thing to cling to.

praying for you brother :prayer:

we always see things the same way, so I hope that in saying trust that He knows what is best and when it is time, that it means something and helps somewhat...God Bless you silentpoet...

Michael
 
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Father, we come before you today and ask that you be with our sister. We ask that you fulfill her needs and lift her up to rejoice once more. We ask that you help her grow in strength, knowledge, and wisdom, daily. We ask that you bless and keep her always. We ask all things in Jesus' name, Amen.
 
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Don't despair - Deut. 31: 6 Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.

And whether we see it or not -
Romans 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.

Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.

The apostles when persucuted rejoiced that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for his name. (Acts 5:38)

Phillipians 1:29 For unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for his sake;

You are in my prayers.
 
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I have been feeling really defeated. Last night I went and applied at wal-mart. I feel really low. I do not see that God is faithful and trustworthy at all. There is little to no evidence for me to see. I think God made me just so he could laugh at my aspirations.
 
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God made you to be a follower of him, although you can't see it at the moment, the more negative we get in life the further away God seems love, how can God work if we are so negative, try and pray for him to show you hes still there and he will, obviously many struggle at Christmas, I am myself, but when were negative its dark, when we use willpower to be positive we see glimpses of light. God has it all in hand love, don't let satan win. Amen:pray:

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I have been feeling really defeated. Last night I went and applied at wal-mart. I feel really low. I do not see that God is faithful and trustworthy at all. There is little to no evidence for me to see. I think God made me just so he could laugh at my aspirations.
 
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What is hope for but to raise us higher? We base everything on faith; the hope of things UNSEEN. If you do not see miricles right away, that gives you no reason to stop beleiving. The moment you pray, the tide of the battle turns. Because it is a battle. Your miracle is on its way, but if you stop praying, stop believing for it, it has to turn back. What if you stopped believing for a job the day before it was offered to you? You must prepare yourself for the blessing, or else how will you handle it when it is given? I will be praying for you. My father just recently aquired a job after a long time of sitting at home. Praying for one. He never stopped. Now, he has a job that pays better than the one he had before. OUR GOD IS A GOD OF THE SUDDENLIES!! He SUDDENLY makes things happen. So believe for it, and I will pray. I will pray that God opens doors no man can open and close doors no man can close. You're in my prayers, silent. There's no reason to give up on yourself. I won't.
 
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God, would you please bring someone along side silentpoet to be a friend, to lead, and guide him in this time of despiration? You promised you would never leave us or forsake us, now please Lord, according to his need, please bring a friend that he can relate to. Someone to have a cup of coffee or a meal with, someone to listen to his heart and not judge him. Someone to comfort him and encourage him. Please bring this person soon, Lord God. We need to see the affirmation from another, to see the acceptance in their eyes. Please God, do this for him, in Jesus Name. Comfort him, bless him, relieve him of the bondage he is in. I loose healing to his heart and mind. I bind the lie that he is not important, for he is important to us and to you. Thank you dear Lord, AMEN!
 
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