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.
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.